Planning Commission Minutes 2024.08.12

Agenda

·  Roll Call – Joe, Sid, Andrea, Sean, Scott.

·  Minutes – 2024 07 08, approved.

·  Planning Commission Seats – No progress, Andrea to follow up with Janet.

·  Borough Comprehensive Planning – Consideration around functionality for the Comp Plan Action Plan excel.

  • Feedback
    • Difference between excel and plans, where the excel measures Progress and Sequential Goals and second shows basic action, basic recommendation X
    • Consolidated Plan view is helpful to align efforts
    • Keeps sequential order of LCAP goals but removes timebound nature.
    • Good to keep both source documents as they have independent value
    • One concern from Borough Council was the practical reality of achieving timebound goals without undue hardship (financial) on borough residents.
      • Need to consider how specific we need to be in order to get grants that could forward the cause.
      • Largest part is showing effort to achieve our defined goals.
  • Action Item: Sean to add to agenda for discussion Monday 8/19/24 Work Session, Joe to add details into the excel format.
  • Target Timeline:
  • Planning commission meeting August 12th
  • Council work Session August 19th for discussion
    • If no issues, vote for council September 2nd
    • If issue, review/edits Planning Commission September 9th   

·  Grants Research – Rutledge Resiliency Hub

  • No Update.
  • Plan is to engage and take into consideration for borough hall plan.
  • Action Item: Joe and Sean to engage with USDN rep.

·  Rutledge Participation in the CPRG (Climate Pollution Reduction Grants) Program

o Status of Joe outreach to DVRPC (Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission) Contact – No Update.

Action Item: Joe will reach out again.

·  Borough Hall Plan – any additional input or discussions?

  • Utilizing the USDN paper in planning for this plan.
  • Next Building Meeting is upcoming.
    • Ongoing effort is focused on a feasibility study, considering similar efforts in neighboring boroughs (Aston, Media) who have more staff.
  • Once Borough Hall Plan is defined, will discuss creation of governance process
    • Additional Governance needed
    • Tying back to the Comp Plan
    • Potential for steering committee

·  New Business?

  • Old Business: Digital Code Hosting – 2 of 3 demos completed, one scheduled.
  • Old Business: Park construction delayed due to delay in drawings. Drawings are under review this week and steering committee should be set up soon.
  • Adjournment:
  • Meeting Adjourned at 8:12

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