610-384-0600
CALN TOWNSHIP
  • Services
    • Pay My Bills
    • Trash & Recycling
    • Chipping & Yard Waste
    • Pavilion Rental
    • Parks >
      • Beaver Creek Trail
      • Caln Meadow Park
      • Memorial Bench Program
  • RESOURCES
    • News
    • Permits & Applications
    • Questions & Requests
    • Upcoming Developments
    • Infrastructure Projects
    • Events >
      • Summer Series
      • National Night Out
      • Community Day >
        • Art Show
      • Art in the Park
      • Clean Up Crew
    • Maps
    • History
    • Community Links
    • Stormwater
    • New Residents
    • Jobs
  • Government
    • Township Code
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Boards & Commissions >
      • Planning Commission
      • Zoning Board
      • Historical Commission
      • Parks & Rec Board
      • Civil Service Commission
      • Municipal Authority
      • Environmental Advisory Council
      • Volunteer
    • 2017 Comprehensive Plan
  • Departments
    • Administration
    • Building & Life Safety >
      • Community Program Requests
      • Fire Services
      • Fire Marshal
      • Ambulance Services
    • Finance
    • Ingleside Golf Club
    • Police >
      • Police Services
      • Patrols & Units
      • Protect Yourself
      • FAQs & Tips
      • Solicitation License
      • Prescription Drug Drop-Off
      • Police Blotter
      • Security Camera Registration
      • No Solicitation Registry
    • Public Works
    • Trash & Sewer
  • Fee Schedule
  • Minutes & Agendas
    • Meeting Recordings
  • Sustainability
  • Services
    • Pay My Bills
    • Trash & Recycling
    • Chipping & Yard Waste
    • Pavilion Rental
    • Parks >
      • Beaver Creek Trail
      • Caln Meadow Park
      • Memorial Bench Program
  • RESOURCES
    • News
    • Permits & Applications
    • Questions & Requests
    • Upcoming Developments
    • Infrastructure Projects
    • Events >
      • Summer Series
      • National Night Out
      • Community Day >
        • Art Show
      • Art in the Park
      • Clean Up Crew
    • Maps
    • History
    • Community Links
    • Stormwater
    • New Residents
    • Jobs
  • Government
    • Township Code
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Boards & Commissions >
      • Planning Commission
      • Zoning Board
      • Historical Commission
      • Parks & Rec Board
      • Civil Service Commission
      • Municipal Authority
      • Environmental Advisory Council
      • Volunteer
    • 2017 Comprehensive Plan
  • Departments
    • Administration
    • Building & Life Safety >
      • Community Program Requests
      • Fire Services
      • Fire Marshal
      • Ambulance Services
    • Finance
    • Ingleside Golf Club
    • Police >
      • Police Services
      • Patrols & Units
      • Protect Yourself
      • FAQs & Tips
      • Solicitation License
      • Prescription Drug Drop-Off
      • Police Blotter
      • Security Camera Registration
      • No Solicitation Registry
    • Public Works
    • Trash & Sewer
  • Fee Schedule
  • Minutes & Agendas
    • Meeting Recordings
  • Sustainability

Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - November 13th, 2025

11/13/2025

 
Caln Township Chester County, Pennsylvania
Board of Commissioners
November 13, 2025
7:30 PM Meeting Minutes

Caln Township Board Members: Paul Mullin-President, Joshua B. Young-Vice President, Jane Kennedy-Commissioner, 
Mark Evans-Commissioner, and Lorraine Tindaro-Commissioner.

Staff Members Present: Don Vymazal-Township Manager/Secretary, Denise Miller-Assistant Township 
Secretary/Administrative Assistant, Jessica Markovich-Communications and Events Coordinator, Ray Stackhouse-Director 
of Building and Life Safety, Police Chief Elias, and Johnnie Huggins-Director of Public Works.
Professionals Present: Kristin Camp-Township Solicitor.

Special Guest: None.

The Board of Commissioners’ (BOCs) November 13, 2025, agenda was posted on the Township website, and at the 
Township Building on November 12, 2025. Agendas were made available for the public at the meeting. The 2025 Township 
meeting schedule was published in the Daily Local Newspaper, on December 18, 2024.

Call to Order and Salute to the Flag – Commissioner Mullin called the November 13, 2025, meeting to order at 7:35 PM. 
Commissioner Mullin then called for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Commissioner Mullin stated that the Board had an Executive Session prior to tonight’s Board meeting for legal reasons.

Citizens by Request – None.

Presentation: 2026 Budget – Commissioner Mullin moved the budget after Main Line Health and Engineering.
Ms. L. Swan gave a power point presentation of the proposed 2026 budget. Ms. L. Swan explained that the real estate tax 
rate will increase to 4.50 mills and the tax for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining, and operating fire apparatus for 
fire protection to 1.50 mills. The tax sufficient for paying interest and principal on indebtedness of the township will remain 
0.44 mills and the tax for the purpose of supporting ambulance, rescue, and other emergency services serving the 
township at 0.40 mill.

1. Solicitor
1.1 Main Line Health (MLH) Preliminary/Final Land Development Approval Motion – Ms. Camp reviewed the conditions 
for the BOC and the public. Boyler Engineering Lindsey Breylinger stated that she spoke with Ross Bickhart, and he prefers 
to have the sewer in the area which is what they will do. Commissioner Evans asked Ms. Breylinger what happens if they 
do not have the distance and slope for gravity. Ms. Breylinger replied that there should not be any additional impervious. 
Ms. Breylinger also replied If they need to go over or under a pipe, they can drop the manhole further or lessen the drop.
Commissioner Evans asked if the curbs on both sides of G.O. Carlson Boulevard are on the plans. Solicitor representing 
Main Line Health Mr. Ryan Jennings replied that they are committed to doing the curbs on the north and south portion of 
the Boulevard extension. Mr. Jennings also replied that Ms. Breylinger will submit revised plan sets with all that is 
outstanding by the end of the month. Several other conditions were discussed such as red brick, a roundabout, bike lane, 
taking light down, and flashing beacons. 

Ms. Camp asked the BOC’s if they wanted to remove the 3 streetlights on the portion of sidewalk along Manor Avenue. 
Commissioner Young, Evans, and Kennedy voted no, and Commissioner Mullin and Tindaro voted yes.

Ms. Camp added or changed all the conditions discussed into the revised Motion of the BOC for Main Line Health.

Resident Cheryl Spaulding of 406 Lloyd Avenue stated that it would take very little to make the building fit in better than 
it does. Ms. Spaulding asked if the township could do a “lieu of” sidewalks and have Regal put them in.

Resident Licia Carini of 103 Ayerwood Drive stated that she thinks that it is unacceptable to not have a sidewalk on the 
south side. Ms. Carini asked Mr. Jennings why a sidewalk is not going in. Mr. Jennings replied that through this process as 
a whole the public thought it more important to have a plentiful vegetated buffer along Lloyd Avenue stretch than a 
sidewalk leading to an intersection where the Township and project Engineer both deemed that it’s not pedestrian friendly 
and not an intersection that pedestrians should be approaching and crossing Route 322. They can’t tell Wild Meadows to 
give them more rights or more property. 

Resident Michelle Hart of 20 Joseph Court asked about #5 regarding a roundabout. Ms. Camp replied that #5 is stating 
that if requested by PennDOT the Applicant shall offer additional right-of-way to allow the construction of a roundabout 
at the intersection of the G.O. Carlson Boulevard extension and Lloyd Avenue. Ms. Hart commented on the flashing beacon
and bike lanes.

Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion granting conditional approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land 
Development Application of Main Line Health Inc., subject to all the changes reviewed with the Township Solicitor this 
evening. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Evans. The vote passed 5-0.


2. Engineer
2.1 2025 Paving Program – For Board consideration, Mr. Vymazal offered the 2025 Paving Program payment application 
#1 in the amount of $218,332.44 with the remaining $24,258.16 retained for the completion. Mr. Huggins stated that 
everything off of East Embreeville and Summit has been completed. Next week they will start the ADA ramps. 

Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to approve payment application #1 Project #2401231, in the amount of 
$218,323.44 payable to Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC. Moved by Commissioner Kennedy and seconded by 
Commissioner Tindaro. The vote passed 5-0.


3. Township Manager
3.1 Ordinance 2025-4 Setting the Township Taxes 
Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to advertise the setting of Township taxes. Moved by Commissioner 
Kennedy and seconded by Commissioner Evans. The vote passed 5-0.


3.2 Ordinance 2025-5 2026 Budget for all Township Funds 
Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to advertise the 2026 budget for all township funds. Moved by 
Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Evans. The vote passed 5-0.


3.3 Jahaco Benches – Mr. Vymazal explained that the park benches are for the Township parks and come in grey, blue, 
and green.

Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to purchase green, gray or blue six 6-foot benches and one 6-foot bench
donated by Jahaco, two 2-foot picnic tables, 1 dual trash can, and 12 bench anchors, in the amount of $8,300.00 payable 
to Jahaco. Moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. The vote passed 5-0.


3.4 Lincoln Highway Holiday Lighting – Mr. Vymazal explained that the holiday lights will be hung on Lincoln Highway. 
Commissioner Mullin asked if the garland to wrap the poles was received. Mr. Vymazal replied that it was. Commissioner 
Kennedy asked if the lights could be on before the tree lighting ceremony. Mr. Huggins stated that all the Township lighting 
will be on for the township building and Route 30, and the garland will wrap the decorative light poles. Commissioner 
Mullin asked Mr. Huggins if what he said would take place before or after Thanksgiving. Mr. Huggins replied that his 
department will have all this finished before Thanksgiving. Commissioner Evans suggested an event on Black Friday to 
turn the lights on. Mr. Vymazal replied that he will look into this. 

Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to put the lights and garland on the decorative light poles before 
Thanksgiving. Moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Young. The vote passed 5-0.


3.5 Spackman-Davis Farm Holiday Decorations – For Board discussion and possible action, Mr. Vymazal explained that 
Spackman-Davis Farm (farm) had Christmas decorations at the farm for the past few years. The Historical Commission, 
Friends of the farm, and Park and Recreation Commission would like to decorate again this year.

Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to approve Christmas decorations at the Spackman-Davis farm. Moved by 
Commissioner Kennedy and seconded by Commissioner Evans. The vote passed 5-0.


3.6 2026 EMS Cost Sharing Agreement – For Board consideration, Mr. Stackhouse offered an Emergency Medical Services 
Cost Sharing Agreement for 2026. Mr. Stackhouse explained that this agreement is a group of municipalities who will 
share the cost of offsetting the EMS cost for service. This agreement is exactly like the previous one except for the 
numbers. This agreement is based on call volume and will be used temporarily until such time that the study is complete 
and the multi-municipal group votes or decides how to reform it to a different funding structure. Commissioner Young 
explained that the Township is 44.98% of Minquas service call volume therefore the Township pays them 44.9% of the 
cost to operate. West Bradford pays 8% of service calls. Commissioner Young further explained that the Capital 
Expenditures help Minquas buy their ambulances and keep running.

Commissioner Kennedy asked Commissioner Young if this is open to all Municipality. Commissioner Young explained that 
this is Minquas territory and those Municipalities came together when Minquas was in financial trouble. Commissioner 
Mullin stated that he is concerned with the 44.98% cost of what the township is paying. Mr. Stackhouse explained that 
the cost sharing is based on call volume and based on the previous year of call volume and last year it was 45%. 
Commissioner Kennedy asked if the Township’s population increases will the cost percentage increase. Mr. Stackhouse 
replied only if the call volume increases. Commissioner Young stated that a monetary contribution is in Main Line Health’s 
Conditional Use Agreement should their call volume increase the Township’s call volume. Main Line Health will pay a cost 
share of what insurance does not cover to help the Township subsidize Minquas.

Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to authorize the Board President to sign an EMS Cost Sharing Agreement. 
Moved by Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The vote passed 5-0.


3.7 2026 Meeting Dates – Commissioner Mullin stated that the reorganization meeting does not have a start time on the 
agenda. He said that 7:30 PM is an acceptable time for him. Commissioner Mullin asked the Board to look at their meeting 
dates for accuracy.

3.8 Boards and Commission Expiring – Mr. Vymazal explained that current and new members will have to fill out a new 
volunteer application. Vacancies will be advertised to the public, and appointments and re-appointments will take place 
on January 5th at the re-organizational meeting. Commissioner Mullin asked to have the open vacancies advertised to the 
public.

4. Board Minutes to Approve
4.1 October 30, 2025
Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to table the minutes until December 11, 2025, Board meeting. Moved by 
Commissioner Evans and seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The vote passed 5-0.


5. Finance Department
5.1 Finance Report – None.

5.2 Checks
Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to approve checks 54930 to 54965. Moved by Commissioner Young and 
seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. The vote passed.


6. Summary by Applicable Board Liaison
6.1 Parks and Recreation – Jessica Markovich reported on the December 7th 5:00 PM Tree Lighting and schoolhouse tours, 
house decorating contest, and the New York bus tour.

6.2 COG – Commissioner Kennedy reported that a Jahaco Representative gave a presentation about their recycling 
business. Commissioner Kennedy asked them if they could create child size benches. Commissioner Kennedy also 
reported that there will be a National Incident Management System class sponsored by Chester County held at the 
Emergency Center.

6.3 Municipal Authority – Commissioner Mullin reported that the Caln Meetinghouse extension is complete. They also 
approved the format of the contractor service agreement for the 2026 grouting project and authorized staff and the 
authority Engineer to proceed with obtaining COSTARS pricing from Sewer Specialty Services Company. Commissioner 
Mullin also reported that their 2026 meeting dates were approved.

6.4 DARA – Commissioner Mullin reported that the DARA board is proceeding with the project to modernize the 
existing wastewater treatment facility.

6.5 Fire Board – Commissioner Mullin reported they did not hold a meeting in October. Commissioner Mullin also reported 
that the fire apparatus will arrive in mid-January 2026. They also had their first public meeting to discuss the proposed 
Historic Preservation Ordinance on November 12th. The next regular meeting of the Historical Commission will be held on 
November 19th.

6.6 Historical Commission – Commissioner Evans reported that the Historical Commission is looking for new members. 
They also had their first public meeting to discuss the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Commissioner Evans 
stated that their next meeting will be held on November 19th.

6.7 Lincoln Highway – Commissioner Young reported they did not hold a meeting. Commissioner Young recognized the 
EAC group awarded for their outstanding work in 2025.

6.8 Ingleside Golf Course – Commissioner Tindaro reported on golf discounts, and they are planning 2026 events. 
Commissioner Tindaro also reported that their next meeting will be held on December 8th.

7. Additional Business – Commissioner Young stated that he is unable to attend the December 11th BOC meeting; 
however, he will attend the meeting virtually if it is working. Commissioner Young thanked Staff, EMS, Fire Company, 
Volunteers, and Residents for letting him serve on the Board for another 4 years.

8. Public Comment – None.

9. Adjournment
Commissioner Mullin entertained a motion to adjourn November 13, 2025, BOC meeting at 9:29. Moved by 
Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Evans. The vote passed 5-0.


Respectfully Submitted,
Denise Miller
Assist. Twp. Secretary

Comments are closed.

    MINUTES

    Read through past minutes from the Board of Commissioners meetings. You may also download a pdf file for each meeting.

    ​Agendas for future meetings can be found here.

    Archives

    January 2026
    November 2025
    October 2025
    September 2025
    August 2025
    July 2025
    June 2025
    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    December 2015
    December 2014
    December 2013

610-384-0600
​[email protected]

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM


Staff Login - New


Picture
253 Municipal Dr, Thorndale, PA 19372
​(C) 2025 Caln Township