Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC)

Established to protect the natural resources within the Borough and create community awareness. EAC members work together to build an environmentally sustainable community by championing and promoting natural resource conservation, consideration of environmental impacts in decision-making, education and awareness of environmental issues in Yardley Borough. The Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 on an as needed basis. Its members serve a three-year term. 3 member residents required.

Agenda’s and Minutes

Members

Elizabeth Augspach
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Patricia Kleiner
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Julie Pasini-Chair
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Tracey Hemmerle
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Ambika Namboodiripad
Term Expires: 12/31/27

Martha Howlett, Council (Liaison)  mhowlett@yardleyboro.com

Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The HARB provides its recommendation to Borough Council regarding matters that are pertinent to the preservation of the historic aspect, and nature, of the structures located within the Borough’s Historic District. Its mission is to protect the integrity of that district, characterized by structures of significant age and architectural importance, by reviewing the appropriateness of proposed changes to the exterior of buildings in the Historic District. The Board meets the first and third Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM, at Borough Hall as needed. Its members serve a four-year term. 4 member residents required.

An overview of HARB

How to and timeframe when applying for a Certificate of Appropriateness here

Agenda’s and Minutes

Members

Vacant
Term Expires: 12/31/2025

Eli Dreyfus
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Jerry Taylor (Architect), Chair
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Dan Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/2029

Gail Posey
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Rita DeMarco
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Tim Foster
Term Expires: 12/31/2029

Caitlin Mest, Zoning Officer/Planner cmest@berryisett.com

Jeff Mahon, Building Inspector jmahon@berryisett.com

Jason Goldstein, Council (Liaison) jgoldstein@yardleyboro.com

Human Relations Commission

The Yardley Borough Human Relations Commission was established by the Council Members of Yardley Borough on March 6, 2018, by the enactment of the Yardley Borough Anti-Discrimination Ordinance, in order to ensure that all persons, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids enjoy the full benefits of citizenship and are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing and the use of public accommodations, and to have equal access to post-secondary educational institutions.

The Yardley Borough Human Relations Commission shall consist of no fewer than three and no more than five members, appointed by Borough Council, who shall serve three year terms.  Members shall be residents of the Borough or individuals who work full-time within Yardley Borough.  No voting members shall hold any office in any political party.

Members of the Commission shall attend training and/or educational seminars or sessions as deemed necessary to serve on the commission, and to also familiarize themselves with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The Commission will meet on an as needed basis.

Members

Akvile Montvilaite
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Emily Davis
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Roxanne Markey
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Kim Segal-Morris, Council (Liaison) KSegalMorris@yardleyboro.com

Parks and Recreation Board

Assesses parks, open space, and recreational needs of Borough residents and may also review development plans and provide recommendations to Borough Council whether open space should be dedicated to the Borough or if the developer should pay the Borough a "Fee-In-Lieu" of open space. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM, in the Recreation Room in the rear of Borough Hall as needed. Its members serve a three-year term.

Agendas and Minutes

Members

Jill Doran
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Kevin Elvey
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Akvile Montvilaite, Chair
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Elise McGrath
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Carol Such
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

David Kennedy
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Emily Davis
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Susan Schneck
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Lisa Kuliczkowski
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Michelle Sharer, Council (Liaison) msharer@yardleyboro.com

Planning Commission

Working in conjunction with the Bucks County Planning Commission, the Borough Zoning Officer/Planner, and other Borough boards, commissions, committees and councils, advises Borough Council on all planning, zoning and traffic matters, reviews Conditional Use Applications and Land Development Plans, and examines traffic impact issues. The Commission meets the second Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM, at Borough Hall as needed. Its members serve a four-year term.

Agenda’s and Minutes

Members

Zachary Bark
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Chuck Dolan, Secretary
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Bob Bushar
Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Susan Taylor
Term Expires: 12/31/2029

Joseph Sadusky
Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Richard Hodge, Chair
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Matt Sinberg
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Patrick Foley, Borough Engineer patrick.foley@rve.com

Andrew Griffin, Borough Solicitor jcaracappa@ccsrlaw.com ‍

Caitlin Mest, Borough Zoning Officer/Planner cmest@berryisett.com

Kathryn Wessels, Recording Secretary kwessels@yardleyboro.com

Jonathan Woodring, Council (Liaison) jwoodring@yardleyboro.com

Sewer Authority

The Yardley Borough Sewer Authority was formed in 1962, in compliance with the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945 and adopted by the Borough Council of Yardley Borough, as Ordinance No. 159. The Authority owns and operates a wastewater collection system serving 898 residential and commercial Yardley Borough customers. The system includes 9.37 miles of sewer mains in the Borough and one pumping station. Wastewater from Yardley is treated at the wastewater treatment plant owned by the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville. Meetings are held at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of most months in Council Chambers, in Borough Hall. The Municipalities Authorities Act provides that terms begin & expire on the first Monday of the year. Its members serve a five-year term.

Sewage Facilities 537 Plan Update Revision for the Decommissioning of the Morrisville and Keystone Trade Center Wastewater Treatment Plants

Agenda’s, Minutes and Budget

Members

Dave Collins
Term Expires: 1/1/2030

Mark McDevitt
Term Expires: 1/1/2027

Don Carlson
Term Expires: 1/1/2028

Carl Perella, Chair
Term Expires: 1/1/2031

Andrew Johnson
Term Expires: 1/1/2029

Martha Howlett, Council (Liaison) mhowlett@yardleyboro.com

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission has the authority to plant, remove, maintain and protect shade trees on public streets and highways of the Borough. In addition, the commission reviews applications for the removal of significant shade trees on private properties to assure that such removals are justified and, if so, to mitigate the impact of the removal on the community. Meetings are held as needed at Borough Hall. Its members serve a five-year term, and terms expire on the first Monday of the year.

Members

Chris Thomas
Term Expires: 12/31/2030

Jack Scratchard
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Derek Bilick
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Caitlin Mest, Zoning Officer/Planner cmest@berryisett.com

Michelle Sharer, Council (Liaison) msharer@yardleyboro.com

Vacancy Board

Casts the tie-breaking vote if there is a resignation from Borough Council and a majority of the remaining six Council members are unable to agree on the appointment of a replacement. The Vacancy Board Chairman is appointed each year and serves a one-year term.

Members

Roger Crook
Term Expires: 12/31/2026