September 23, 2026 Committee Meetings & Board of Commissioners

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 23, 2026, which included committee meetings for police, finance, building and planning, followed by the full board meeting. Key procurement-related discussions included the police committee's authorization to issue a conditional offer of employment for a probationary police officer, consistent with the 2026 budget. The finance committee recommended amending the township's fund balance policy to a range of 15-25% of general fund operating expenditures and initiated the process for a 2026 bond financing to raise approximately $24 million for capital improvement projects. This included adopting a parameters ordinance to allow flexible bond issuance and potential refinancing, with financial advisors from PFM presenting details on market conditions and debt service projections. Additionally, the finance committee recommended a 14% increase in solid waste collection fees for 2027 to address rising costs and maintain fund balance. The building and planning committee authorized advertisement of zoning ordinance amendments for the Bala Village district to promote context-sensitive development and shared driveways. The board also adopted ordinances related to zoning definitions, official map amendments, and traffic regulations. Public comments addressed topics such as leaf blower ordinance enforcement and environmental concerns. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on financial planning, capital project funding, and regulatory updates affecting township operations and development.