# Martinsburg Borough Council Minutes

- Summary: Meeting Overview The regular meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council was held on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 7:00 p. m. in the municipal building. The session began with a prayer by Richard…
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- Published: 2024-03-04
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Meeting Overview The regular meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council was held on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 7:00 p. m. in the municipal building. The session began with a prayer by Richard Brantner, Jr. , and the Pledge of Allegiance. Elected Officials Present: Mayor Richard A. Brantner (President) Vice-President Ed Bennett Pro-Tem Charles E. Kensinger Councilwoman Janet E. Blattenberger Councilman James C. Dell Councilman Neil E. Gartland Councilman Darin B. Meck Other Attendees: Manager Richard Brantner, Jr. , Secretary/Treasurer Jane Staily, Chief Kerry Hoover, Attorney Nathan Karn, and Cati Keith (Morrisons Cove Herald). Financial Reports & Approvals Minutes: The minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by Janet Blattenberger. Financial Reports: Secretary/Treasurer Jane Staily presented the financial and treasurer’s reports for February 2024. List of Bills: The list of bills for February 2024 (check numbers 11285-11300) totaling $93,725. 42 was approved unanimously on a motion by Janet Blattenberger. Departmental Reports Mayor’s Report: Mayor Richard Brantner presented his report as written. Police Report: Chief Hoover presented the police report as written. Borough Manager’s Report (Rich Brantner): Water System: On Feb 6, PADEP conducted an inspection of the water system and facilities; the inspection went well. Construction: Framing began on Feb 6 at the 114 W. Penn Street property. Lift Station: On Feb 12, issues were resolved at the Townes Edge Lift Station by installing a new level sensor and WFD on one pump. Snow Removal: The borough crew plowed approximately 4 inches of wet snow on Feb 13 and 5 inches of snow on Feb 17. Fire Siren: On Feb 29, the fire company successfully repaired the siren. Street Sweeping: Streets were swept on March 4. Garage Damage: The Borough Garage was hit by lightning last week, causing an internet outage. Personnel & Motions Hiring of Amy Hockenberry: A motion was made by Darin Meck and seconded by Charles Kensinger to officially hire Amy Hockenberry as a permanent full-time office employee. This follows her 90-day probation period ending March 11, 2024. Her pay rate will increase from $19. 00 to $20. 00 per hour. This reaffirms a previous motion from November 6, 2023. The motion passed unanimously. Community Updates Fire Siren Status: Manager Brantner reported the fire siren is now operational and located at the mill. The second siren previously located at the old municipal building has been removed. Dutch Meal: Tickets for the fire company’s Dutch Meal are now on sale. Spring Cleanup: Scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. Invitation flyers will be mailed to residents at the end of March. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p. m. on a motion by Neil Gartland, seconded by Darin Meck. The motion passed unanimously. Submitted by: M. Jane Staily, Borough Secretary