Borough Meeting Minutes - April 10
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers
Attendees
- Present: President Sean Burke, Vice President Brady Leahey, Jeffrey Ketner, David Jacobs, Clay Gingrich, Walter Kalista III (via phone), William Kitt.
- Also Present: Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff, Borough Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Mayor Joseph Dodson (via phone), Finance Director Stacy Wert, Chief Christopher Storm, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett.
- Absent: Director of Community Development Andrew Holodnik and Director of Community Relations and Events Melanie Ramsey.
Key Updates & Reports
Manager’s Report (Ethan Imhoff)
- Peoples’ Natural Gas Project: The contractor cold-patched streets in the fall; repairs must now meet Borough Ordinance standards. Gas company representative will be notified.
- Canal Basin Park: Wolf-Kuhn Foundation contributed to roof replacement on the performance pavilion.
- Holiday Hills Development: Residents will receive a survey from the Borough regarding recreational parks.
- 818 N. Montgomery Street: A report on this property will be presented at the May Council meeting.
Finance Director Report (Stacy Wert)
- Report included in meeting packet; no additional comments.
Chief of Police Report (Christopher Storm)
- Presented March monthly report.
Fire Marshal Report (Amy Hazlett)
- Burning ban lifted.
- Only recreational fires allowed in the Borough.
- No brush burning permitted.
- Spring brush pickup continues through May 27th.
Mayor’s Report (Joseph Dodson)
- Thanked Police Department and Manager Imhoff.
Blight Committee Update (William Kitt)
- Seeks community input.
- Adopted eight criteria to identify blighted properties.
- Leydig Hardware participating in grant paint donation program — volunteers paint homes awarded grants.
Comprehensive Plan Committee Update (Ethan Imhoff)
- Met with DCED to explore resources for update process.
- Draft expected around May 1, 2025.
Adjournment
- Executive Session called at 7:35 PM to discuss personnel.
- No return to regular meeting scheduled.
Minutes recorded by Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary.