# Borough Meeting Minutes - February 8

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Time: 7:10 PM – 8:50 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order…
- Source: HollidaysburgPA.org
- Published: 2024-02-08
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Time: 7:10 PM – 8:50 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM by President Burke. Quorum present: Jeffrey Ketner, Brady Leahey, Walter Kalista III, David Jacobs, William Kitt, Clay Gingrich. Also attending: Patricia J. Duron (Borough Secretary), Nathan Karn (Solicitor), Sgt. Richard Oldham, Melanie Ramsey (Community Relations & Events), Andrew Holodnik (Community Development), Amy Hazlett (Fire Marshal). Absent: Andrew Holodnik (Chief Storm and Mayor Dodson — note: appears twice in absent list; likely error). Executive Session Held at 6:50 PM regarding real estate. To be discussed later in agenda. Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence Led by President Burke. Approval of Previous Minutes Minutes from January 2–11, 2024 meeting approved unanimously. Motion by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. Reports Manager’s Report: None given. Financial Report: No report until after annual audit. Community Development Report: Mr. Holodnik absent. Director of Community Relations & Events Report (Ms. Ramsey): Thanked supporters for recent events. Noted Black History Month celebration via kiosk on Allegheny Street. Fire Marshal Report (Ms. Hazlett): Participating in dangerous fire escape investigation. Advised residents to keep hydrants clear of snow and check smoke detector batteries. Chief of Police Report (Sgt. Oldham): Presented January department report. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Dodson absent. Public Comment Highlights Richard Latker (703 Allegheny St, Community Watchdog): Criticized Comprehensive Plan Update process and rezoning petition. Kerry Leydig (315 Bedford St): Concerned about rising homeowner insurance fees; asked how Borough will address it. Mark Slonaker (PVFD): Gave year-to-date fire company report. Elda Boose (141 Bedford St): Thanked Council for stormwater mitigation support in Gaysport and comprehensive plan work. Eric Schmidt (PVFD): Requested $60,000 grant for fire engine purchase. Joel Seeley (104 Quince Ct): Residents oppose changing parking status at Jackson Farm Drive. Don Delozier (401 S. Juniata St): Supported comprehensive plan update; thanked Borough for business and Hollidaysburg Community Partnership support. Steve Albright (421 Bedford St): Vehicle hit his home; thanked police and Council. Discussed parking, transparency, vehicle signage. Requested two meetings per month. Regis Nale (202 Spruce St, Community Watchdog Group): Spoke about Jackson Farm Drive. Seth Smith (304 Quince CT): No parking issue on Jackson Farm Drive. Morgan Williams (309 Quince CT): Changing parking would waste money; no issue exists. Gerard Nale (109 Bedford St): Thanked Council for stormwater management efforts in Gaysport. Open Agenda Items Mr. Kalista: Thanked Jimmy Carson for upcoming retirement. Mr. Leahey: Reflectors on Bedford Street; PVFD fire engine grant. Mr. Gingrich: Flooding in Gaysport, ISO changes, vehicle signage/transparency. Mr. Ketner: PVFD’s $60,000 grant request for fire engine. Mr. Burke: Expressed sympathy to family of John Little, former Borough Manager. Resolutions & Motions Resolution No. 2024-7: Consent Agenda Approved bill list #2 totaling $433,298. 96 for accounts payable and owed expenses. Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Kalista. Passed 7–0. Appointment of Interim Borough Manager Mr. Leahey moved to appoint Patricia J. Duron as interim Borough Manager effective Friday, February 9, 2024, until new hire begins. Rate: $550. 00 weekly. Seconded by Mr. Ketner. Passed unanimously. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM by President Burke. Attested by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary Sean Burke, Council President Note: Document pages are labeled Page 1 and Page 6 — possible pagination error or missing middle pages.