Telford Borough
The ordinance would remove the one-way designation for East Summit Street, a de facto two-way street, from S. Main St. to Washington St. Eastbound.
The Telford Borough Council on Oct. 14, approved the advertisement of an ordinance containing a series of changes to one-way street designations and parking prohibitions.
The ordinance would remove the one-way designation for East Summit Street, a de facto two-way street, from S. Main St. to Washington St. Eastbound. It would also extend parking prohibitions on West Summit Avenue from the corner of Acorn Avenue 50 feet toward Main Street, the west side of Acorn Avenue from West Summit Avenue to Reliance Road, and on West Summit Avenue from the corner of Acorn Avenue 50 feet toward Main Street for a distance 15 feet north from the alley at 423 Acorn Avenue.
A previous iteration of the ordinance included a one-way designation for most of Grandview Drive to enable safe passage for emergency vehicles but was removed after residents raised concerns about the potential impact on residential street parking. Public safety committee chair Robert Sparks said that discussions about alternative parking improvements on Grandview Drive are ongoing.
The ordinance is set to be approved at the December council meeting.
Social media policy
Council approved a policy governing borough officials’ social media content. Aimed at protecting the borough from litigation, the policy encourages officials to ensure that their online remarks are “truthful, suitable, and timely” and made on behalf of themselves as private individuals. It additionally discourages “inappropriate online behavior, including hurtful or disparaging remarks” designed to damage one’s reputation or create a hostile environment for protected classes.
The policy lists several enforcement mechanisms, including a warning by council president, a censure by council, a civil action to recover the costs of investigating and documenting policy violations and removal from committees.
“It’s a warning to all of us to be careful what you say,” said council President Emiline Weiss.
Comprehensive plan
Council discussed the establishment of a comprehensive plan for the borough. Council member Meredith Torres said that the Indian Valley Regional Planning Commission is exploring comprehensive planning for 2030 and 2040 with a focus on preserving green space and fostering economic development and is encouraging regional municipalities to develop individual comprehensive plans.
Torres noted that a comprehensive plan would facilitate access to additional grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Borough manager Kyle Detweiler added that DCED would match 50% of the professional services costs associated with comprehensive plan development.
The next Telford borough council meeting is on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit telfordborough.org.
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