On the Agenda: Bond Issue, Blight Ordinance

Council will consider using a bond to finance water and sewer improvements and possibly the site development and building of a new borough hall, according to the meeting agenda.

The finance committee voted 3-1, with Marc Reber (R-Middle) voting in opposition, to recommend council’s approval of the bond.

The issue of a new borough hall was briefly discussed at the June Phoenixville Borough Council meeting. Mayor Leo Scoda said it’s time the borough moves on the idea.

“I think it’s time,” Scoda told council at the June meeting. “We really ought to start the process to get a new borough hall.”

The mayor noted that interest rates are low now, and if plans are delayed, the borough could end up spending more.

Additionally, council may schedule a public hearing for a tougher neighborhood blight ordinance in the borough. The policy committee voted 4-0 to send the ordinance amendment on to council. Read about .

Council will also consider scheduling a conditional use hearing on Parcel O on the steel site and a hearing on the borough’s comprehensive plan.

If council gives the OK, the conditional use hearing on Parcel O may take place on Aug. 2. To see what the planning commission recommended, take a look at .

Phoenixville Borough Council meets Tues., July 12 at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall, 140 Church St.