Borough Meeting Minutes - January 9
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:20 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, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Mayor Joseph Dodson (via phone), Melanie Ramsey (Director of Community Relations and Events), Stacy Wert (Finance Director), Sgt. Richard Oldham, Andrew Holodnik (Director of Community Development).
- Absent: Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett, Chief Christopher Storm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by President Sean Burke, followed by a moment of silence.
Approval of Previous Minutes
- Minutes from December 12, 2024, and special meeting on December 30, 2024, were reviewed.
- Both sets of minutes approved unanimously with seven votes in favor.
Reports
Manager’s Report
- Mr. Imhoff updated council on hearing regarding injunction at D’Ottavio’s for adult cabaret.
- Introduced Jessica Sorge and Nichole Nagle from Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Association for presentation.
Finance Director Report
- Ms. Wert’s report included in meeting packet; she had nothing additional to add.
Director of Community Relations and Events
- Ms. Ramsey’s report included in meeting packet.
Director of Community Development Report
- Mr. Holodnik presented his department’s December report.
Chief of Police Report
- Sgt. Oldham presented the department’s December report.
Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council
- Marie Little, Tim Boland, and Theresa McKeegan spoke about the Arts Council and borough’s ongoing support for their mission and programs.
Resolutions Passed
Resolution No. 2025-4: Appointing a Consulting Engineer
- Motion made by Mr. Kalista to appoint Stiffler McGraw as consulting engineer for 2025.
- Seconded by Mr. Gingrich.
- Passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.
Resolution No. 2025-5: Appointing an Auditor for 2025
- Motion made by Mr. Leahey to appoint Young Oakes Brown and Company as auditor for 2025.
- Seconded by Mr. Kitt.
- Passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p. m. by President Burke.
Recorded by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary