# Borough Meeting Minutes - July 14

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers Attendance Present: Joseph A. Pompa (President), Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, James…
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- Published: 2022-08-11
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers Attendance Present: Joseph A. Pompa (President), Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Sean Burke Absent: Walter Kalista III, Jeffrey Ketner, Sgt. Richard Oldham, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett, Mayor Dodson Also Present: James Gehret (Borough Manager), Nathan Karn (Solicitor), Patricia J. Duron (Secretary), Gerald Harbison (Building Code Official), Melanie Ramsey (Director of Community Relations and Events) Call to Order & Pledge Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by President Pompa. Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by President Pompa. Approval of Previous Minutes Minutes from July 14, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Ms. Baker. Approved unanimously: 7 votes in favor, 0 against. Reports Manager’s Report & Financial Report Mr. Gehret had nothing to add beyond what was in the agenda binder. Planning and Zoning Report Mr. Harbison’s report was in the agenda binder; no additions. Community Relations and Events Ms. Ramsey discussed ongoing Farmers Market and success of Cruise In event. Fire Marshal Report Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett reported on open burning complaints and four structure fires responded to by PVFD last month. Mayor’s Report Mayor Dodson announced retirement of Officer William Sheehan from police department. Public Comment Mark Slonaker (President, Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department): Reported on department’s activity over the past month. Laurah Zeek (315 Mulberry Street): Discussed sidewalk status regarding wheelchair navigation. Open Agenda Items Police Chief Hire Update Mr. Ketner requested update — not addressed during this meeting. Water Discharge into Streets President Pompa requested discussion be continued next month. Resolutions & Motions Passed Resolution No. 2022-21: Consent Agenda Approved bill list #7 totaling $115,837. 63 and three certificates of appropriateness. Motion by Mr. Ketner, seconded by Mr. Kalista (note: Mr. Kalista was listed as absent but participated in vote — possible error or late arrival). Passed: 7–0. Discussion: Borough Sidewalks Application for sidewalk grant completed. Motion by Mr. Burke: no cap on grant award; Mr. Leahey to review applications. Seconded by Mr. Ketner. Passed: 7–0. Water Discharge into Streets (Motion to Table) Motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Kalista. Passed: 7–0. Discussion: Old Canal Inn Mr. Leahey noted Act 1615 allows amplified outdoor music — no further discussion needed. Resolution No. 2022-22: Conditional Use for Pennmont Academy Approved conditional use for 121 and 131 Holliday Hills Drive to expand school with 7,000 sq ft addition and 58 parking spaces. Quorum present: Michelle Baker, James Mielnik, Jeffrey Ketner, Walter Kalista III. Motion by Mr. Ketner, seconded by Mr. Kalista. Passed: 4–0 (only quorum members voted). Additional Resolutions Adopted (Page 15) Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Borough requested $2. 2 million grant from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Financing Authority for Canal Basin Park Gateway/Connector Bridge construction. Designated Joseph A. Pompa (President) and Brady Leahey (Vice President) to execute documents. Adopted July 14, 2022. Resolution No. 2022-27: Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement Approved agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Connector Bridge project. Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Ketner. Passed: 7–0. Agreement contingent upon award of Multimodal Grant. President authorized to execute agreement on behalf of Borough. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM by President Pompa. Attested by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary Joseph A. Pompa, President (Note: Document header says “July 14, 2022” but content clearly reflects August 11, 2022 meeting — likely a formatting error in header. Summary uses actual meeting date per content. )