June 3, 2026 Committee & Special Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 3, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. The Grants and Community Development Committee recommended adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan for 2026-2027, totaling $1,839,000, which was unanimously approved. The Finance Committee recommended awarding a contract to Gerlach Inc. for culvert repair along River Road, funded 100% by FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and also approved a $249,570 contract for replacement of the Ardmore pump station generator. Both contract awards passed unanimously. Additionally, the Board approved the reappointment of a pension trustee for a three-year term. The Police Committee recommended authorization to issue conditional offers of employment to eight new police officers, a motion that was also unanimously approved. Other agenda items included authorizing advertisement of ordinances related to parking restrictions for safety reasons. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards for infrastructure improvements, budget approvals for grant-funded projects, and personnel hiring actions.