text-align: center; What better way for us to recreate Furnace Street?. The artists rendering shows parking spaces for about 112 vehicles. Previously, Neil was a Vice President at Crestwoo d Swimming Pool and also held positions at Exelon Corporation, Bechtel. Mary Ann Cotter - Member Photo by Donna Rovins/The Mercury The artist's rendering of plans for The Shops at St. Mark's Place in Birdsboro. Counties | So-called Lizzie Lincoln house in Exeter Township to be demolished, Former Pottstown man charged in 2016 killing of Berks man, East Coventry apartment fire leaves 14 families homeless, Suspect wanted for robbing, kidnapping customer at Boyertown-area convenience store, Royersford Chick-fil-A bans unaccompanied kids under 16, Manhunt launched for Chester County man wanted in connection with shooting, Pottstown man draws prison for threatening man with knife in motel room, Area family-owned businesses thrive for multiple generations, State police charge passenger in fatal crash on Interstate 78 in Berks, Pottstown man admits to charges of rape, burglary and robbery, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, As many as 700,000 Illinois residents could lose Medicaid health coverage this year, Balloon ban made official in Laguna Beach, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. We have the best department heads and personnel, she said. For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the borough hall of Birdsboro at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.Update data. We stand united: Philadelphia area participants take buses bound for Ukraine rally in D.C. But she didnt need any help finding her way around the office. Pennsylvania state executives color: white; Borough Council Vice President Borough of Birdsboro Jan 1997 - Present26 years Birdsboro, PA Vice President Nuclear Engineering Technician Exelon Nuclear 1992 - Present30 years. The resignation takes effect June 10. Ensure our police are properly funded to keep our streets, parks and businesses safe. Pennsylvania State Legislature BIRDSBORO Kelly Yanos, Birdsboros new borough manager, says residents should feel free to approach their elected officials. Commissioner Kevin S. Barnhardt . - Birdsboro Borough Council has voted 5-2 to approve an agreement allowing fire companies in Birdsboro and Kulptown to share resources and equipment.Council President James M. Arms Jr. said Monday that the agreement should save Birdsboro $100,000. Many of those in attendance said they had received letters threatening large fines and jail time if they did not comply to violations within five days. 6, along with the new mayor. A farmers wife can wind up with some odd hours, she said, which is why she hesitated to interview for the full-time job despite the urging of colleagues and others. Birdsboros new manager encourages resident, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Birdsboros new manager encourages resident participation, Traffic stop lands Norristown man in jail for illegal gun possession, Anything Goes coming to Pottsgrove High School, Amelia Island tops list of hidden gems of Florida. School boards. Phone: 610-582-6030 He is also resigning his post on the Daniel Boone School Board. Since that point, the two have worked very closely on the project, along with borough manager Aaron Durso, to provide information all the parties needed and work to find an appropriate location. We are an independent company dedicated to providing valuable information to the citizens and residents of the country. There are 1 passport offices in Birdsboro, try one of these: Our website is not affiliated with or sponsored by any government office in the country. At the Oct. 7 borough council meeting, over 40 business owners and residents packed council chambers to complain about the borough codes enforcement officers handling of a new commercial inspection ordinance. Its purpose is to find the best and most appropriate way the facility can be used by the public, including a business plan and yearly expenses, Lusky said. .partytd.Democratic { Vice President: I have worked as a consultant for several Berks municipalities, including Amity, she said. Furthermore, because of the development of that location, it will give us an opportunity for businesses to come back to Furnace Street.

} A 10-year council veteran, Lusky r At a hastily called special meeting Friday night, Birdsboro Borough Council accepted the resignation of Randall P. Miller, who has been borough manager since July 2002. He also serves the community as a licensed and ordained minister at New First Baptist Church of Birdsboro. The next step was to bring Boyers down, let them look at the property and let their team study it. He then showed the property to a development team for Mascaro. Pennsylvania statewide ballot measures 0. The current members of the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in Pennsylvania and find your representative, click here. U.S. President | We asked the candidates to respond to two questions: Question 1: Why do you believe you are the right person for this position? color: white; He is the director of our NFB Birdsboro Food Bank. Birdsboro Municipal Authority made up of five members. We know the residents want it., Follow Mercury business editor Donna Rovins on Twitter @MercBiz.com. Yanos was selected over six other candidates to replace Durso, who resigned last month. I take care of my neighbors when they are in need. Matt Elgonitis Where there is unity, there is strength, and if we as a nation, ever needed strength, its right now. Dennis Ewing, 30-year owner of Birdsboro Beverage, said Wargo asked him to change one exit light, then sent Ewing a laundry list of violations in the mail. Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj Use taxpayer monies and grants to keep Birdsboro a place that our residents want to stay and invite new families to join us. Former Birdsboro Borough Councilman Steve Lusky has accused Council President Richard Happel of violating the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act and possibly ethics rules. Borough Council President: Matt Welch Vice President: Neil McCauley Members: Robert Myers Tom Brungard Matt Elgonitis Mary Ann Cotter Alen Harris, Sr. Borough Council, the governing body of the Borough of Birdsboro, consists of seven (7) members who are elected to serve four-year terms by the residents of Birdsboro. I talk to them, listen to them and go to Birdsboro council meetings and Birdsboro Park and Recreation meetings bringing to them my concerns as well as the concerns of the residents around me with ideas on how to improve the overall being of Birdsboro. Let us lead with love and respect for one another. Background: She has a Bachelors degree in elementary education with Masters studies in STEAM subjects. In the meantime, council is seeking Dursos replacement as manager. } 202 East Main Street Durso resigned his position as council president to accept the manager position. Feb. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry. Lusky said the main entrance to The Shops at St. Marks Place will be off West First Street, with a 24-foot-wide entranceway and sidewalks. Our appointed parks and recreation board has done an amazing job and we empower them to make decisions like farmers market and movie nights. State executives | "I,. Borough Council President Richard S. Happel said Yanos has experience with all aspects of the boroughs inner workings, something he and the other council members find invaluable. Durso is moving to Missouri to join family. Birdsboro could be a better example for anyone else whos watching. Deployed to Middle East for Desert Storm in 1990-91 and again in 2005-06. Three incumbents and two newcomers will appear on the November ballot. According to Lusky, at least one resident has requested a right to know form on the matter. He also told him: What youre doing is harassment, two, you may have violated the Sunshine Act and three, may have violated an ethics act by not including all council people and it could be conspiratory.. > Local government is very important to your community and your quality of life. He is a retired Army colonel who served 30 years in Army Reserve and Army National Guard. She has worked in local government for 25 years. Having served for the past four years means that I am close to the issues of the borough and I would like to continue providing bipartisan consistency in representation of all of our residents. A 10-year council veteran, Lusky resigned from the board in December, citing what he said was a toxic environment. Question 2: We want to have a borough where our families are safe and citizens are proud to live in Birdsboro. Lusky said Happel had accidently sent someone a blind copy to someone he should not have and denied that anyone on council had sent him the correspondence. BIRDSBORO BOROUGH 202 E. Main St. Birdsboro, PA 19508 610-582-6030 Fax: 610-582-6039 . Luskys fellow parks and recreation board member Cindy McGee, a former council vice president was also at the meeting. background-color: #6db24f; } Borough Council President: Matthew Welch MeetingTime -1st Mon. Kevin Orman of OZ Properties in the borough said he had no problem with Wargo, but that there were inconsistencies in the ordinances enforcement and multiple complaints about it. They came back to us and said it would work for them, Lusky added. - Reading Eagle: Tim Leedy . Tom Brungard - Member There is money being spent, but nothing is being done to recoup it. I see the market as being the anchor for the attraction of a number of enterprises that will result in the revitalization of our entire community.. When Happel laughed at the final comment, Lusky said he would file a Right to Know request for the letter. Council is seeking alternate members to serve on the Civil Service Commission as well, interested residents should contact the borough hall at 610-5826030. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch .partytd.Green { Robert L. Chafin Jr., a Republican, did not respond. The former aqua-therapy center and indoor pool closed in 2009 and was purchased by the municipal authority in 2013 for about $400,000 with hopes of revitalizing the business and reopening by 2014. Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys - Authority Solicitor Last job in military was emergency preparedness liaison for New Jersey and was activated for Hurricane Sandy, Super Bowl XLVIII and three UN General Assemblies. City government Yanos said one of her goals is to empower the public with knowledge about the workings of the borough. text-align: center; All meetings are held at Borough Hall and begin at 7:00 p.m. Minutes are posted after they have been approved by Council. The Shops at St. Marks Place will be developed on five acres that were purchased from St. Marks Lutheran Church by MB Investments, the real estate investment arm of JP Mascaro. For small municipalities such as Birdsboro, it is a great burden financially. Neil McCauley copyright 2021 Borough of Birdsboro. Other positions of leadership he has held include president of the Birdsboro Rotary Club and Birdsboro Jaycees; Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 595; Birdsboro service area coordinator and. In other business Monday, Police Chief Theodore Roth told council that physical fitness tests have been scheduled for 11 police officer candidates Jan. 16 at Daniel Boone High School. } Neil McCauley - Vice President Number of employees at Borough of Birdsboro in year 2021 was 33. Other positions of leadership he has held include president of the Birdsboro Rotary Club and Birdsboro Jaycees; Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 595; Birdsboro service area coordinator and member of the advisory board of the Reading Salvation Army; board of directors of Conestoga Tel & Tel; president of the Daniel Boone School Board in 1989; and mayor of Birdsboro for 13 years. We stand united: Philadelphia area participants take buses bound for Ukraine rally in D.C. My first concern is keeping the town clean and for local businesses new and old to thrive and be successful as the community supports them. They have four children, who all attended Daniel Boone schools. Under the authority of the Borough Code, the Council is responsible for setting policy and adopting ordinances and resolutions in order to ensure the sound fiscal management of the borough and to secure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the municipality. 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