Board, Commission Openings Posted In Yardley

YARDLEY, PA —It's that annual time of the year going into a new year.

Local governments make a special callout for volunteers to serve on boards and commissions because they have several openings due to departures and term expirations.

Yardley is no different.

Borough officials said Tuesday that they have numerous openings on several boards and commissions.

The borough has provided information on each committee that has an opening and seeks applicants.

"Should something look interesting to you, let us know and we will forward you an application," officials said.

These are the openings:

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, 7:30 p.m., at Borough Hall as needed.

Members serve a four-year term.

Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)

The HARB provides its recommendation to the 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, 7:30 p.m., at Borough Hall as needed.

Members serve a four-year term. Four member residents are required.

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, and consideration of environmental impacts in decision-making, education, and awareness of environmental issues in Yardley Borough.

The commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on an as-needed basis.

Members serve a three-year term. Three member residents are required.

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 on 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 p.m., in the Recreation Room in the rear of Borough Hall as needed.

Members serve a three-year term

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.

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.

No voting members shall hold any office in any political party. The commission will meet on an as-needed basis.

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.