# Borough Meeting Minutes - July 11

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary (July 11, 2024) The Hollidaysburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Sean…
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary (July 11, 2024) The Hollidaysburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Sean M. Burke called the meeting to order. Attendance Present: Council members Sean M. Burke, Jeffrey Ketner, Brady Leahey, David Jacobs, William Kitt, Clay Gingrich, and Walter Kalista, III. Also Present: Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Mayor Joseph Dodson, and Chief Christopher Storm. Absent: Director of Community Development Andrew Holodnik and Director of Community Relations and Events Melanie Ramsey. Key Decisions & Reports Minutes Approval The minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously (7-0) on a motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Kalista. Manager’s Report (Ethan Imhoff) Discussed Penn Street Peoples Natural Gas and PennDOT projects. All curbs and sidewalks will be replaced; trees will be replaced by PennDOT in 2025. Financial Report Distributed prior to the meeting. Public Comment Highlights Kirk Durbin (616 Mulberry St): Expressed concern over sewer easements related to the Sewer Authority’s line replacement project. Shawn Leydig (407 Beaver St): Raised issues about the Gaysport retention pond, fire hydrant painting, traffic improvements on Basin/Bedford Streets, and yellow no-parking paint on Jackson Street. Ashley Vocco (Family Services): Requested permission to install red sand in sidewalk cracks for World Day Against Human Trafficking awareness on July 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Council approved consensus. Elda Boose & Steve Albright (421 Bedford St): Discussed benches and thanked the Council. Councilman Ketner (representing David Zeek Family): Addressed negative remarks about past explanations regarding fire siren use. Resolutions & Motions Passed Resolution No. 2024-19: Consent Agenda Approved unanimously (7-0) on motion by Mr. Kitt, seconded by Mr. Gingrich: Bill List No. 7 totaling $255,934. 80 for accounts payable. Certificate of Appropriateness for 404 Allegheny Street (Change of Occupancy – Cristina Stuby): Install temporary business signage and permanent 26’x2’ “Bookshop” sign. Install ADA ramp. Requires zoning and building permits. Located in Historic District. Funding Request from AMTRAN for 2025 Approved $16,434. 00 funding request on motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Kalista (7-0). Appointments & Resignations Appointed Ethan Imhoff to IRC: Motion by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Mr. Leahey (7-0). Accepted Ethan Imhoff’s resignation from Shade Tree Commission: Motion by Mr. Gingrich, seconded by Mr. Kalista (7-0). Appointed Chad Repko to Shade Tree Commission: Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Ketner (unanimous). Dangerous Structure Investigation Initiated investigation at 401 Garber Street on motion by Mr. Kitt, seconded by Mr. Leahey (7-0). Other Updates Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Holodnik absent; no update provided. Stormwater Mitigation in Gaysport: Final design meeting scheduled for July 12, 2024. Public meeting to follow in July/August. Borough expects access by end of next week. Sidewalks Grant Program: Applications still being accepted. East Side Stormwater Mitigation: Waiting for PennVest funding announcement. Meeting Agenda Transparency: New business items will include narrative descriptions on posted agendas. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM. Minutes certified by Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary.