Committee Meetings May 6, 2026

The Lower Merion Township held committee meetings on May 6, 2026, including the Sustainability Committee and the Governance Administration Committee. The Sustainability Committee focused on clarifying and amending the existing ordinance regulating gas-powered leaf blowers, discussing exemptions, definitions, and enforcement procedures. A key point was the decision to defer substantive changes regarding chemical sprayers to a future meeting, maintaining the current ordinance's intent while improving clarity for enforcement starting June 1. The Governance Administration Committee considered and unanimously approved an increase in the annual compensation for Township Commissioners from $4,000 to $6,000, effective for commissioners elected in 2028 and thereafter. They also approved a policy directing staff to provide biennial updates on commissioner compensation adjusted by the Consumer Price Index, ensuring future boards regularly review compensation levels. These actions reflect ongoing efforts to clarify regulatory enforcement and update governance policies affecting township officials' compensation.