Upper Darby Township Council Meeting May 20, 2026

The Upper Darby Township Council held a meeting on May 20, 2026, which included extensive public commentary and discussions on several procurement and financial matters. Key procurement-related topics included the appointment of a new public works director, Cindy Moano Don Dan Ree, and the approval of a capital improvement project involving equipment replacement with an estimated cost of $338,568.75, supported by a $250,000 grant and a township match of $88,568.75. The council also conducted public hearings and approved ordinances authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $10,250,000 for capital projects and refunding up to $8 million of outstanding 2021 bonds to achieve service savings. There was detailed discussion about the bond terms, interest rates, potential bond insurance, and the township's borrowing capacity. Additionally, the council introduced an ordinance to authorize the acquisition of property at 7241 Westchester Pike through eminent domain to secure a firehouse property, emphasizing the public safety purpose and fair market compensation. Public concerns were raised about transparency, financial details, and the impact of borrowing on taxes. Motions to approve the appointments, capital projects, bond ordinances, and eminent domain authorization were passed, reflecting the council's focus on infrastructure funding and public safety property acquisition.