# Borough Meeting Minutes - August 10

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Summary (August 10, 2023) The Hollidaysburg Borough Council met on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Pompa called the meeting to order.…
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- Published: 2023-08-10
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Borough Council Meeting Summary (August 10, 2023) The Hollidaysburg Borough Council met on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Pompa called the meeting to order. Attendees Council Members Present: Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Jeffrey Ketner, Sean Burke, Walter Kalista III, and Brady Leahey. Other Participants: Borough Manager James Gehret, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Attorney Jeff Murceak, Chief Chris Storm, Planning/Zoning Administrator Andrew Holodnik, Director of Community Relations Melanie Ramsey, and Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett. Absent/Remote: Mayor Joseph Dodson participated by telephone. Key Reports & Updates Minutes: The July 13, 2023 minutes were approved unanimously (7-0). Manager’s Report: Borough Manager Gehret had no additional financial reports. Planning/Zoning: Administrator Holodnik will provide a report next month as he recently started. Fire Marshal: Amy Hazlett presented her monthly report. Community Relations: Melanie Ramsey discussed upcoming events, including Downtown LIVE! Concerts, Tuesday Farmers Market, Night Markets, movie nights at Canal Basin Park, and kiosk usage. Police Report: Chief Storm presented the July department report. Auditor’s Report: Chris Shirock reported on the completed 2022 audit. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Dodson (via phone) discussed a salary increase for police personnel. Public Comment Residents raised several issues: Shaun Leydig (211 Newry Street): Requested pothole repair and discussed stormwater mitigation funding. Eric Schmidt (PVFD): Presented the fire company’s monthly report and requested support for a grant application. Gerard Nale (109 Bedford Street): Discussed stormwater management in Gaysport. Jim Fitch (109 BelAire Road): Addressed speeding and zoning issues on BelAire Road. Open Agenda & Resolutions PVFD Grant Application: Multiple council members (Baker, Ketner, Burke, Leahey, Pompa, Kalista, Mielnik) and Mayor Dodson discussed the PVFD grant application and flooding concerns in Gaysport. Resolution No. 2023-21 (Consent Agenda): Approved unanimously (7-0). This resolution: Authorized payment of $215,988. 52 for Bill List No. 8 (dated August 10, 2023), covering accounts payable and owed amounts. Approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for the following projects: Certificate Approvals A. 209 North Montgomery Street (Adam Mathias): Replace windows, soffit, fascia gutters, repoint/repair brick, replace attic window, screen door, roof line. Includes replacing 10 second-story windows with single-hung composite windows. Requires a zoning permit; structure is in the Historic District. B. 516 Allegheny Street (Tiffany Ebersole): Install front window cling advertising “Jeg Journey Bracelet Bar” (16” x 20”). Complies with C-2 Zoning Regulations; structure is in the Historic District. C. 809 Walnut Street (Jason Freedman): Replace front door and sidelights. Complies with C-2 Zoning Regulations; structure is in the Historic District. Other Business Sidewalks: Borough continues to approve sidewalk grant applications. Street Sweeper: A demonstration sweeper was offered for purchase at a discounted price. Civil Service Commission Amendments: Motion to amend Police Association Agreement residency requirement from 15 to 30 air miles passed (7-0). Motion to accept proposed draft of CSC rules and regulations passed (7-0). Salary Adjustment: Mayor requested salary adjustment for police administrative officer. Council decided longevity increases and salary modifications should be addressed during next year’s budget discussions (unanimous). Appointments: Andrew Holodnik appointed to HARB/HPC (7-0). Andrew Holodnik appointed to Intergovernmental Stormwater Committee (ISC) (7-0). Andrew Holodnik appointed to Blair Region Code Administration Committee (7-0). Executive Session At 7:55 PM, the Council went into executive session to discuss real estate and did not return. Additional Notes Comprehensive Plan: Draft is complete; Council may submit questions for next month’s meeting. Stormwater/Bedford Street Update: Borough Manager Gehret reported nothing new. Meeting concluded with attestation by Secretary Patricia J. Duron and President Joseph A. Pompa.