# Borough Meeting Minutes - February 9

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Summary (February 9, 2023) The Hollidaysburg Borough Council met on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Joseph A. Pompa called the…
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- Published: 2023-02-09
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Borough Council Meeting Summary (February 9, 2023) The Hollidaysburg Borough Council met on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Joseph A. Pompa called the meeting to order. Attendees Council Members Present: Joseph A. Pompa, Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Jeffrey Ketner, Walter Kalista III, Sean Burke. Other Officials Present: Borough Manager James Gehret, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Building Code Official Gerald Harbison, Solicitor Nathan W. Karn Sr. , Chief Christopher Storm, Director of Community Relations Melanie Ramsey. Absent: Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett. Participated by Phone: Mayor Dodson. Key Decisions & Actions Agenda Amendment The agenda was amended to add Resolution No. 2023-7 regarding a COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA Program Grant Application. This resolution rescinds a previous December resolution and authorizes a grant solely for the Gaysport portion of a stormwater project, with Blair Township handling the Penn Farms portion. Motion carried unanimously. Financial Approval (Resolution No. 2023-5) Council approved Bill List No. 2 , dated February 9, 2023. Total amount authorized: $368,119. 42. Covers accounts payable and owing to the Borough from appropriated funds. Motion carried 7–0. Traffic Signal Agreement (Resolution No. 2023-6) Approved a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT . Authorizes the Council President to submit modifications and applications for traffic signal approval to PennDOT. Motion carried 7–0. Grant Request (Resolution No. 2023-7) Approved resolution requesting a COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA Program Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Funds designated for Gaysport Stormwater Improvements . Motion carried 7–0. Personnel & Campaigns School Crossing Guard: Approved hiring Joseph Herr based on recommendation from the Hollidaysburg Education Agency. Motion carried 7–0. “Light It Up Green” Campaign: Approved allowing Blair Health Choices to place green ribbons on parking meters in May to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Motion carried 7–0. Reports & Updates Manager’s/Financial Report: No financial reports until after audit. Planning & Zoning (Mr. Harbison): Conditional use hearing scheduled for February 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM . Community Relations (Ms. Ramsey): Annual Cruise-In set for May 26, 2023 . Hometown Hero Banner Campaign applications accepted until April 7, 2023 . Comprehensive Plan Update: Steering Committee met Feb 7; contract with Gannett-Fleming needs extension. Water Discharge Issue: Hickory Street issue resolved; Allegheny Street violation being addressed. Sidewalk Grants: Two grant applications received this year. Street Sweeper: Taken apart for winter maintenance. Public Comment Highlights Stan Neal (142 Beaver St. ): Spoke about Minnie Ditch. Elda Jean Boose (121 Bedford St. ): Thanked council for stormwater management efforts. Regis Nale (202 Spruce St. ): Discussed Comprehensive Plan procedures. Mark Slonaker (PVFD): Presented monthly report. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM by President Pompa. Minutes certified by Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary.