Borough Meeting Minutes - January 8
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:41 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough
Call to Order & Attendance
- Meeting called to order at 7:00 p. m. by President Sean Burke.
- Quorum present: Council members Sean Burke (President), Brady Leahey (Vice President), Jeffrey Ketner, David Jacobs, Clay Gingrich, Walter Kalista III, and William Kitt.
- Also present: Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Finance Director Stacy Wert, Sargeant/Chief of Police Richard Oldham, Director of Community Development Andrew Holodnik, Director of Community Relations and Events Melanie Ramsey, Mayor Chad Repko, Borough Secretary Sara Williams, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett.
Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
Led by President Burke.
Executive Session
None to report.
Approval of Previous Minutes
- December 11, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (7-0) on motion by Councilman Leahey, seconded by Councilman Ketner.
Appointment of New Police Chief & Oath of Office
- Councilman Leahey moved to appoint Sargeant Richard Oldham as Borough’s Chief of Police; seconded by Councilman Jacobs.
- Motion passed 7-0.
- Mayor Repko administered oath of office to Chief Oldham.
Show Cause Hearing
- Held regarding 425 Beech Street.
- Conducted by Director of Community Development Andrew Holodnik and Solicitor Jeff Murceak.
Manager’s Report (Ethan Imhoff)
- Updated on parking meters in main commercial district.
- Provided recreation survey update for Hollidaysburg.
- Noted vacancy in police department due to Chief Oldham’s promotion.
- Borough Civil Service Agency will meet January 15, 2026 to update police officer candidate list.
Finance Director Report (Stacy Wert)
- No additions to her report.
Community Development Report (Andrew Holodnik)
- Discussed content in his packet.
Community Relations and Events Report (Melanie Ramsey)
- Provided updates on 2026 events.
- Thanked residents and Council for support of Hollidaysburg events.
Chief of Police Report (Richard Oldham)
- Provided updates from his packet.
Fire Marshal Report (Amy Hazlett)
- Updated on Fire Prevention activities.
- Reported speaking to students about fire safety.
Mayor’s Report (Chad Repko)
- Noted swearing-in of Council members at Reorganization Meeting.
- Spoke on mental health and public safety importance.
- Announced upcoming meeting with PennDot District 9-0 staff regarding pedestrian safety in the Borough.
Public Comment
- Stan Neil (140 Beaver Street): Comments on Minnie Ditch.
- Nichole Nagle (Hollidaysburg Ambulance): Provided HALAS response data for 2025.
- Shawn Leydig (315 Bedford Street): Congratulated Chief Oldham.
Open Agenda
No items presented.
Consent Agenda Resolution No. 2026-2
- Approved Bill List Number 1 in amount of $102,367. 89.
- Motion by Councilman Leahey, seconded by Councilman Kitt. Passed 7-0.
Gay Sport Stormwater Mitigation
- Borough still waiting on DEP approval/feedback for permit applications.
East Side Stormwater Update
- No updates reported.
Blight Committee Update
- Mr. Kitt and Mr. Holodnik reported on most recent Blight Committee meeting.
Resolution No. 2026-3: Approving Appointments to Boards, Authorities and Commissions
Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Gingrich. Carried 7-0.
Appointments:
- Sewer Authority: James Fitch
- Water Authority: James Hoover
- Intermunicipal Relations Committee: Brady Leahey, Ethan Imhoff
- HARB: Donald DeLozier, Dave Macharola, Andrew Holodnik
- HPC: Andrew Holodnik, Joseph Stanek, Melanie Ramsey
- Police Pension Committee: Jeffery Ketner
- Vacancy Board: Joseph Patterson
- Zoning Hearing Board: Larry Daugherty
- Shade Tree Commission: Andrew St. John
- Planning Commission: Andrew Haines, John Stultz, Troy Rudy
- Education Agency: Sara Williams, Chad Repko, Lori Patterson
- Civil Service: Ann Andrews
Resolution No. 2026-4: Approval of a Depository for 2026
- Motion by Mr. Ketner, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. Carried 7-0.
Resolution No. 2026-5: Appointment of a Solicitor for 2026
- Approved Evey Black Attorneys as Borough’s Solicitor.
- Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Gingrich. All seven in favor.
Resolution No. 2026-6: Appointment of a Consulting Engineer for 2026
- Approved Stiffler McGraw and Associates as Borough’s consulting engineers.
- Motion by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Gingrich. Carried 7-0.
Resolution No. 2026-7: Appointment of an Auditor for 2026
- Appointed Young Oaks and Brown as Borough’s auditor.
- Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Ketner. Carried 7-0.
Resolution No. 2026-8: Schedule of Fees for 2026
- Approved 2026 fee schedule.
- Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. Carried 7-0.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p. m. by President Sean Burke.
Submitted by: Sara Williams, Borough Secretary