President· 2022–2029
Jim Riley
Radnor
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 1:53:40
- Avg per meeting
- 5:10
- Segments
- 3076
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Top issues during term (20)
Wayne Downtown Master Plan & Parklet Proposal
Potential economic impact on local businesses estimated by merchants based on daily customer turnover.
Grading Permits and Tree Removal Oversight
Potential fee-in-lieu revenue for the township or compliance costs for property owners.
Willows Riparian Repair Grant Budget and Maintenance
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society may donate up to 20 additional trees to the planting.
Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance
Developers would reimburse the township for independent technical review costs; no direct township cost identified.
Stormwater Capital Improvement Bonds
Up to $10 million in new debt repaid over roughly 30 years, backed by the township's full faith and credit.
2027 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget
About $14,000 expected in the commission's balance going into next year.
Stryker EMS Equipment Acquisition
Total purchase of $843,896.69 with annual capital payments of $120,556.67 starting in 2027.
Waverly Heights Life Care Center Proposal at 452 S. Roberts Road
Substantial private investment by the developer with potential impacts on local municipal infrastructure and property values.
Commercial Signage Standards on Lancaster Avenue
Impacts branding and advertising costs for incoming commercial tenants.
Historic District Architectural Oversight
Private investment by individual homeowners into residential properties.
Road Salt Contamination in Local Streams and Tap Water
Potential future subsidies or grants for household filtration equipment.
Shade Tree Commission Website Relaunch
None
Communicable Disease Monitoring and West Nile Virus
Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure Proposal
Private investment by the EV provider with potential lease revenue for the property owner.
Air Quality Monitoring and Diesel Pollution
Approx. $300 per sensor device.
Spring Tree Planting & Fundraising Campaign
Costs offset by volunteer labor and donations from local businesses and hardware stores.
Odorisio Park Playground Replacement and Site Design
The project utilizes a $100,000 state planning grant, with future construction costs to be determined from capital funds and potential bond issues.
Community Grant Program Establishment
$100,000 from the General Fund in the 2027 budget.
Zoning Code Amendments for Nonconforming Uses
Negligible revenue impact due to the elimination of the proposed registration fee.
Resident-requested removal of right-of-way trees
If the policy moves forward, residents — not township taxpayers — would pay removal costs, fines and replacement fees.
Decisions during term (567)
Recorded while Riley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Application 218456 — 108 S. Spring Mill Road (patio, wall and driveway)
Application 218596 — 821 Loudan Lane (new single-family dwelling)
Application 218656 — 176 Abrahams Lane (new single-family dwelling)
Application 218661 — 516 Askin Road (new single-family dwelling)
Application 218664 — 518 Askin Road (new single-family dwelling)
Application 218675 — 538 Sproul Road (addition and site improvements)
Meeting Minutes
Consent agenda (as amended)
Connelly Center Preliminary Land Development Plan (3.A)
Resolution 2026-121 — Land development waiver for Agnes Irwin School (3.B)
Ordinance 2026-23 — $10 million stormwater bonds (3.C)
Ordinance 2026-22 — PAISBOA lease renewal (3.D)
Resolution 2026-120 — Stormwater Authority appointments (3.F)
Resolution 2026-124 — 2027 Community Grant awards (3.G)
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meetings.
Chief Monthly Report - October 2026
Staff Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2026
HARB 2026-26 421- St Davids Rd Whole house reno, south (front) addition and porch, new windows and siding
HARB 2026-27 - 212 Poplar Ave Remodel rear deck
HARB 2026-28 - 316 N Wayne Ave -New addition with screened in porch, deck in rear of house
Voting record (151)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Appeal #3277 - 105 N. Aberdeen Ave Parking Variances
Expressed concern that the parking request was an excessive stretch and hardship was self-imposed.
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the appointment to the Rental Housing Board of Appeals, Colleen Decesare - Partial Term ending December 31, 2030
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-23- General Obligation Bonds not to Exceed $10 Million (Bank Qualified) for Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects
Commissioner Coates made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-117 - Presentation and Acceptance of “A Vision for Wayne”, the Downtown Master Plan for Wayne
Commissioner Agnew made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-21 - Special Parking Zones, amending adding the handicapped parking on North Wayne Avenue, west side, in front of 402 North W
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-22 - Approving a three-year lease for PAISBOA for a portion of the Radnor Township Municipal Building, consisting of ap
Commissioner Mulroney made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-108 - Purchase of Stryker EMS equipment to be placed on ambulances in Radnor Township. This purchase is through the Costars program and i
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-111: Awarding the Contract for Providing the Temporary Bridge for Skunk Hollow to ADM Welding & Fabrication, LLC not to exceed $24,000
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-109 - Approving the renewal of the CODY Records Management System subscription for use by the Radnor Township Police Department for the te
Commissioner Larkin made a motion to table Resolution 2026-108 - Purchase of Stryker EMS equipment to be placed on ambulances in Radnor Township. This purchase is through the Costars program and inclu
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the following appointments to the Board of Health, Steve Comess - Partial Term ending December 31 2028, Diana Pope - Partial Term ending December 31, 2027
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-110 - Approving the renewal agreement with PowerDMS for licensing that includes subscription fees, training, and ongoing support for a ter
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the balance Consent Agenda items 2.A, 2.B, and 2.C
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-18 - An Ordinance Of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Amending Its Code Of Ordinances By Repealing Chapter 5
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-112 – Authorizing the approval of Change Orders #3 and #4 from Dezigns Construction Inc. for the Radnor Township Municipal and Public Work
Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-21 - Special Parking Zones, amending adding the handicapped parking on North Wayne Avenue, west side, in front of 402 N
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18 (Stormwater Authority)
Appeal #3268 - 12 Barley Cone Lane
The property could be developed in strict conformity with the code without a variance.
Appeal #3271 - 717 Harrison Road
The existing garage was not shown to be unusable and the relief sought was too extensive.