The borough council showed off the new signs at Tuesday's meeting.
Royersford Borough plans to erect two signs labeling Royersford as the home of the Lady Rams, the 2013 PIAA AAAA Basketball State Champions. Spring-Ford athletic director Mickey McDaniel and seniors Sarah Payonk, Sammi Haas and Kirsten Landis were on hand to accept a plaque from borough council and to see the new signs. Mayor John Guest presented Payonk, Haas and Landis with a plaque commemorating their season. McDaniel said many of the team members were either at SAT preparation class or at practice for other sports and weren't able to attend. The blue, white and gold signs will be placed at the two main entry points into Royersford Borough - on Main Street nar the bridge going over the river and at 10th Avenue and Main Street near the…
Council votes to accept bids for some construction work to be done on borough hall.
Royersford Borough Council approved two bids for refurbishment work during Tuesday night's meeting. One bid is to replace the windows along the Third Avenue side of the building. Council first discussed the issue in January and sent requests for proposals out. The borough received several bids, and awarded the contract to G&S Construction, Inc. in the amount of $55,100. The windows will be low-emissive tinted windows that will be more energy-efficient than the current windows. Council also approved a bid by Jones Masonry Restoration to repoint the outside of borough hall. Repointing is a masonry technique that renews the external part of masonry, sealing it against water leakage. The bid for $24,495 will pay to repoint the entire …
Concerns about parking for Main Street businesses were brought to borough council.
During Tuesday evening's Royersford Borough Council meeting, one local business owner asked council to consider changing the parking allowed on Main Street. Anthony Berdomas, owner of Main Street Cafe, told council that he has heard from customers that they don't visit his restaurant because "they have to park far away." Berdomas said that he'll often see cars parked in the same spots on Main Street, near his business, for hours during the day. The municipal lot behind Borough Hall, between 3rd and 4th Avenues, is also often full of cars belonging to apartment residents. "People have told me they'll drive by, and if there's no parking, they go on down to Spring-Ford Diner because they have a parking lot," Berdomas said. Berdomas said he…
7:41 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The parking is only limited to between 3am to 5am. So many cars can park on main street for the duration that the businesses are open. We think that a timed parking situation would be a good option for the Main Street. more ›
Borough Council voted to start replacing old sodium streetlights with newer ones.
At Tuesday's Royersford Borough Council meeting, borough manager Michael Leonard showed off something he had been researching - getting LED streetlights to replace old lights in the borough. "So many of the lights are breaking," Leonard said. "These are guaranteed for ten years, even the bulbs." It was noted in public works director Craig Keffer's monthly report that the borough recently repaired 29 lights. "The parts are getting harder to get, the bulbs aren't made in the US anymore," Leonard said. Leonard said his research indicated that the lights would cost from $350-$400 each, but would be brighter than the current sodium lights. The current lights are costing the borough $35 each just to replace the bulb, before labor costs are …
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The borough plans to clean up areas along the river.
Royersford Borough Manager told council at Tuesday's meeting that the borough will be receiving a grant from Montgomery County to be used for open space projects. Leonard said he is waiting on a letter to see how much the grant will be and when it will be disbursed, and it will be earmarked to work on Royersford's section of the Schuylkill River Trail to Arch Street. Leonard said he had some ideas for other open space funds in the boroughs possession. "We have $80,000 in open space money," Leonard said. "I would like to get bids to clean up the concrete and macadam along the river, put dirt down and replant grass along there." Council agreed that cleaning up along the river was a good use of the funds as it would make the area more …
1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
When is Royersford Borough going to join the 21st century and post their meeting minutes on their website?? Come on already! more ›
The borough council also recognized two businesses celebrating their fiftieth anniversaries.
Royersford Borough Council introduced their new fire marshal, Craig Keffer, at Thursday's brief council meeting. Keffer, who has lived in Royersford and Spring City his whole life, has over 20 years of service as a firefighter and is currently a lieutenant with the Royersford Fire Department. Keffer's appointment fills the fire marshal position formerly held by Harry VanHorn, Jr., who passed away in August. Keffer will also be taking over the position of Public Works Director. The current director, Conrad Bauer, retires this year. Fiftieth anniversary plaques Two local businesses and their owners were recognized by Mayor John Guest at the beginning of the meeting. Tom's Bar and Grille and Christman Jewelers both opened in 1962 and …
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The 2013 budget passed unanimously.
Royersford Borough Council passed its 2013 budget at Tuesday's meeting with no changes from its proposed version. The budget will include an increase of 1.5 mills for homeowners in the borough. It also includes an increase in sewer fees, from a minimum charge of $72 per quarter to a minimum of $77 per quarter. The borough's operating budget is just over $2.5M, and by township code they are required to present a balanced budget. The tax increase does just that. Council also announced the hiring of Craig Keffer, who will start working as the public works director and fire marshal on Dec. 17. Keffer replaces retiring public works director Conrad Bauer, and fills the fire marshal post left vacant by the sudden passing of Harry Van Horn, Jr…
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3:03 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
It would be great if the boro web site project, announced last year, would be finished so we as residents could download meeting minutes and budget proposals. Some of us don't have hours to go down to boro hall and pick everything up because we have to work to pay our taxes! more ›
The borough's tax rate will increase 1.5 mills.
Royersford Borough will be advertising a budget for 2013 that includes an increase from 6.7 mills to 8.2 mills, an increase of 22 percent. Council voted to post the budget for advertisement at Tuesday's meeting, which means it will have a public hearing and be voted on on Dec. 11. The new millage rate would represent an increase of about $150 per year on a $100,000 home. Sewer line testing The borough is planning on doing sewer line testing in the next few weeks throughout the borough. The testing uses smoke that is pumped into the sewer line, and the smoke will show any leaks in sewer lines. If a home has issues with traps on its sewer lines, the smoke will show in vents on the roof. The smoke is created by burning mineral oil, which …
Two Royersford police were thanked for assisting during a September shooting incident.
During Tuesday's Royersford Borough Council meeting, Royersford Mayor John Guest read a letter from New Hanover Township police chief Kevin McKeon praising Royersford officers Joseph Oberholtzer and William Murphy. New Hanover Township officer Michael Coyle came under fire from New Hanover resident Daniel Jobson on the evening of September 15. Coyle called for assistance and approximately 20 police units from the surrounding area, including Oberholtzer and Murphy, responded. "Their professional manner and bravery in the face of such circumstances sets them apart as a fine example to the community and a credit to your agency," McKeon wrote. Borough events The meeting was otherwise brief, with a few announcements of upcoming events. The …
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Two projects, one residential and one business, were presented to council at Tuesday's meeting.
Tom Smith of Bercek and Smith Engineering spoke to Royersford Borough Council on behalf of two clients on Tuesday evening at the council's regular meeting. In both cases, Smith was looking for approval from council to proceed with planning the projects with his clients. Smith showed maps and discussed preliminary plans with council as a precursor to the land development process. Joining Smith were the Patel family, owners of several Dunkin' Donuts shops around the area. The Patels are hoping to develop the empty lot near 780 Main Street, one of the corner lots where Lewis Road and Main Street meet, and build a new Dunkin' Donuts shop with a drive-through lane. Smith advised council that PennDOT has approved the preliminary plans, …
9:43 am on Saturday, February 2, 2013
One of the most attractive things about Royersford is it's small town appeal. That means small independently owned businesses. Bringing chain stores into the community.....changes that forever. more ›
Bruce Good
6:45 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013
Great move ... well-deserved. But I'm still trying to figure out the 'Lady Rams' thing. Is that kinda like Lady Bulls? more ›