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Ambler Borough's recent governance activities (2025–2026) focus on infrastructure modernization, administrative appointments, and policy development. Key initiatives include EV charger replacement, e-ticketing system implementation, and water system fee calculations under Pennsylvania Act 57. The council maintains structured oversight through regular departmental and committee reporting across five main departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works), with monthly work sessions and quarterly business meetings. Recurring themes include land development review, environmental protection through open space planning and riparian buffer considerations, and municipal transparency through formalized public participation policies. Budget management remains central to governance, with monthly expenditure approvals and comprehensive financial reporting indicating stable fiscal operations.
BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.
On March 3, 2026, the Borough of Ambler Council held a work session to consider the appointment of Jack Craver to the Environmental Advisory Council, confirm David L. Busch from Keystone Alliance Consulting, Inc., and review a Public Meeting Attendance & Participation Policy. The meeting also included committee reports from five departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works) and an open public comment period. Additionally, the council reviewed minutes from the February 17, 2026 business meeting and considered a Water System Tapping Fee calculation prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2003.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 3, 2026
The Ambler Borough Council held a reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, at which Liz Iovine was elected President (9-0), Lou Orehek was elected Vice President (5-4), and Karen Sheedy was elected President Pro Tem (9-0). The Council approved a 2026 meeting schedule with committee meetings on the first Tuesday of each month and business meetings on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., and appointed key borough positions including Borough Manager Kyle Detweiler, Treasurer Marita Bondi, Finance Director James Gambles, and various professional service providers. A subsequent work session was scheduled for February 3, 2026, to address committee reports and a public service announcement regarding snow plowing and removal.
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BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Mar 3, 2026
Latest minutesCOUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Latest proposalBOROUGH OF AMBLER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA ORDINANCE NUMBER _____
Latest budgetAnnual Comprehensive Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
AMBLER BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. I.
Ambler Borough Council held a regular meeting on April 15, 2025, with an agenda covering departmental reports from police, fire, EMS, and public works, as well as committee reports and several motions. Key items included approval of March 2025 bills totaling $1,454,104.22, authorization to proceed with Race Street EV Charger Replacement and T2 Systems e-ticketing projects, advertising of Zoning Ordinance No. 1145, and appointment of Melissa Coleman to the Human Relations Commission. The meeting minutes from March 18, 2025 document prior council activities, including approval of February bills ($554,755.78) and public comments regarding sewer odor issues being addressed by management.
CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania