# Borough Meeting Minutes - June 13

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Attendees Present: Sean M. Burke (President), Jeffrey…
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Attendees Present: Sean M. Burke (President), Jeffrey Ketner, Brady Leahey, David Jacobs, William Kitt, Walter Kalista, III (via telephone) Also Present: Patricia J. Duron (Interim Borough Manager/Secretary), Andrew Holodnik (Director of Community Development), Melanie Ramsey (Director of Community Relations & Events) Absent: Clay Gingrich, Nathan Karn, Mayor Dodson Call to Order & Pledge Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by President Burke. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Burke, followed by a moment of silence. Approval of Previous Minutes Minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously (6 votes in favor). Reports Summary Manager’s Report New flags installed in chambers from Senator Judy Ward’s office. New Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff begins work Monday, June 17th. Financial Report Distributed prior to meeting; no action taken during session. Community Development Report (Mr. Holodnik) Reported on permit complaints and sidewalk grant status. Director of Community Relations & Events Report (Ms. Ramsey) Fire Marshal (Ms. Hazlett) Congratulated PVFD on 153 years of service. Reminded residents to keep addresses visible for emergency access. Chief of Police Report Not attended — no report given. Mayor’s Report Not attended — no report given. Public Comment Highlights Several residents spoke on key issues: Carol Dannenberg & Pamela Blackmon : Criticized PVFD fire siren frequency and volume. Kerry Leydig & Shawn Leydig : Opposed making Basin Street one-way. Mark Slonaker (PVFD President) : Refuted negative claims about PVFD made by Community Watchdog. Stan Neal : Requested update on Gaysport property sale related to stormwater management. Kevin Sommers : Proposed Basin Street become one-way, widen intersection, add speed hump. Steve Albright : Supported fire siren; opposed one-way Basin Street; thanked individuals for painting curb yellow near his home. Regis Nale : Discussed Community Watchdog’s view that siren serves no purpose. Open Agenda Items Mr. Leahey : Basin Street parking issue / sight distance concerns. Mr. Kitt : East end stormwater management project. Resolutions Passed Resolution No. 2024-17: Consent Agenda Approved unanimously (6–0): a) Bill List No. 6 dated June 13, 2024 — authorizes payment of $130,422. 31 for accounts payable and owed amounts from appropriated funds. b) Certificate of Appropriateness for 601 Walnut Street — partial roof replacement with shingles. Project requires zoning permit; located in Historic District; work already completed. Additional Discussions & Actions Update on Comprehensive Plan Mr. Holodnik reported productive meeting held last month. Stormwater Mitigation in Gaysport Solicitor Karn awaiting updated appraisal of Stowell Farm property to complete sale. Borough Sidewalks Applications still available (per Mr. Leahey). Approve Updated Commitment Letter for Canal Basin Park Motion passed to approve commitment letter under Intergovernmental Cooperation Act 53 Pa. C. S. A. § 2301 et seq. Release Funds to Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Kalista — all voted in favor to release allocated 2024 budget funds to PVFD. Junior Council Program Consensus reached to move forward with preparing resolution to restart program via PSAB. Basin Street Sight Distance Situation Motion by Mr. Ketner to table discussion — seconded by Mr. Kitt, passed unanimously. Economic Impact Analysis for Connector Bridge Motion by Mr. Leahey to fund $12,000 toward economic impact study for Canal Basin Park Connector Bridge Project — seconded by Mr. Kalista, passed unanimously. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. Attested by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary Sean M. Burke, President Note: This summary captures all substantive decisions, discussions, and actions recorded in the official minutes.