Documents Jun 8, 2023

Borough Meeting Minutes - Jun 8 2023

Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary

Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough

Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by President Joseph A. Pompa.
Quorum present: Council members Joseph A. Pompa, Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Walter Kalista III, Jeffrey Ketner, and Brady Leahey.
Also present: Borough Manager James Gehret, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Mayor Joseph Dodson (via phone), Solicitor Nathan W. Karn, Sr., Sgt. Richard Oldham, Director of Community Relations Melanie Ramsey, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett.
Absent: Councilman Sean Burke.

President Pompa led Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
Minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting approved unanimously (6–0) on motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Kalista.

Manager’s/Financial Report: Mr. Gehret noted reports are in agenda binder; attended PSAB Conference in Hershey and accepted second-place award for Borough website from Borough News Magazine.
Planning/Zoning: Interim Zoning Administrator Patricia Duron had nothing to add.
Fire Marshal Report: Amy Hazlett presented monthly report.
Community Relations & Events: Melanie Ramsey reported on sponsorships and upcoming events.
Chief of Police Report: Sgt. Oldham presented department activity summary.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Dodson thanked Police Department.

Stan Neal (142 Beaver St.): Asked about PennVest funding for stormwater projects.
Jim Fitch (109 Bel Aire Rd.): Discussed speeding, traffic light installation, and warehouses.
Shaun Leydig (211 Newry St.): Supported keeping work local and radar signs on Murphy Street.
Elda Jean Boose (121 Bedford St.): Discussed stormwater management and requested ISC agreement renewal.
Steve Albright (421 Bedford St.): Reported drivers running stop sign near home.
Regis Nale (202 Spruce St.): Discussed parking on Jackson Street related to Presbyterian Home request.
Mark Slonaker (PVFD): Presented last two months’ reports, red flag warning, and Father’s Day BBQ Chicken Sale info.
Gerard Nale (109 Bedford St.): Requested ISC agreement renewal.

Approved Bill List No. 6 totaling $56,002.90 for accounts payable and owed funds from appropriated monies.
Approved one Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 503 Allegheny Street (Richard & Elaine Gallagher).
- Replace front wooden windows with Andersen 100 series Single Hung (White Interior, Black Exterior).
- Non-visible windows can be Andersen or vinyl.
- Requires zoning permit; structure is in Historic District.
Motion by Mr. Ketner, seconded by Mr. Kalista — passed 6–0.

Possible Dangerous Structure (328–330 Mulberry St.): Investigation initiated after complaint. Motion by Mr. Ketner, seconded by Ms. Baker — passed 6–0.
Parking in 200 Block of Jackson St.: Left as-is per motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Ms. Baker — passed 6–0.
Draft Agreement with ISC: Renewal approved per motion by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Ms. Baker — passed 6–0.
Funds Release to PVFD: Approved per motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Ketner — passed 6–0.

Comprehensive Plan: No update.
Stormwater/Bedford Street: Grant applications submitted; awards expected August–September.
Sidewalks: Borough continuing to approve sidewalk grant applications.
Street Sweeper: Exploring options; report due at July meeting.
Civil Service Commission: Police eligibility list exhausted; want ads published for officer candidates.

Attested by:
Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary
Joseph A. Pompa, President

Note: All resolutions and motions were passed unanimously (6–0) unless otherwise noted.