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Borough Council Workshop Notes May 5th, 2011

May 05

Borough Council Workshop Notes May 5th, 2011

Borough Council met for their workshop on May 5th, 2011 at 7:30 PM and discussed the a variety of issues. The highlights are: SPCA Terminating Contract with local governments The Delaware County SPCA has recently terminated its contract with local municipalities to board stray animals, leaving many local area governments in the lurch. After June 30th, any strays...

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1 West State Street Easements and Discussion

Apr 07

1 West State Street Easements and Discussion

Part of the summary article regarding Media Borough Council workshop on April 7th, 2011. Councilwoman Monica Simpson led a question and answer with public members regarding the sale of 1 West State St., reiterating the plan for the building, while Councilman Eric Stein highlighted that the purchasing company would be investing a significant amount of money in the...

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Borough Council Workshop Meeting, April 7th, 2011

Apr 07

Borough Council Workshop Meeting, April 7th, 2011

Here’s what was discussed at the Workshop Meeting on April 7th, 2011: Planning Commission losing control of signage Michael Kinsley, resident and vice-chairman of the Planning Commission, presented a letter at the beginning of the meeting which outlined their objection to Borough Council taking away their power to review signage in Media. He summarized the...

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1 West State Street: Make up your mind

Mar 22

1 West State Street: Make up your mind

UPDATED: We were incorrect, Borough Council was unanimous in revealing the terms of this offer, not for selling the building to this bidder. The statement made by Monica Simpson at the meeting was: “This is a decision that will be very well received by our residents, by the local businesses, and I think this is one area in which council has unanimously agreed...

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1 West State Street “sold” for $650,000

Mar 18

1 West State Street “sold” for $650,000

At last night’s legislative meeting, Monica Simpson announced that Borough Council has tentatively agreed to sell 1 West State Street for a sum of $650,000 to a group called Bluestone Development, run by Christian Christianson, sold using the Pennsylvania standard realtor agreement. The agreement has no financing contingent, which is favorable for the...

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