Borough Meeting Minutes - March 13
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough
Attendees
- Present: Vice President Brady Leahey, Jeffrey Ketner, David Jacobs, Clay Gingrich, Walter Kalista III, William Kitt
- Also Present: Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Mayor Joseph Dodson, Finance Director Stacy Wert, Chief Christopher Storm, Director of Community Development Andrew Holodnik
- Absent: President Sean Burke, Director of Community Relations and Events Melanie Ramsey, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett
Call to Order & Pledge
- Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice President Leahey.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by VP Leahey, followed by a moment of silence.
Approval of Previous Minutes
- February 13, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (6 votes in favor).
Reports Summary
Manager’s Report (Ethan Imhoff)
- Met with PVFD regarding demolition of borough-owned houses and creation of a new facility — update expected at April meeting.
- County of Blair parking garage repairs: June–November 2025.
- Immediate burn ban announced for the Borough.
Finance Director Report (Stacy Wert)
- Report included in packet; no additional comments.
Director of Community Development Report (Andrew Holodnik)
- Presented February report.
- Reminded residents: Do not place signs in right-of-way; check permits before starting projects.
Chief of Police Report (Christopher Storm)
- Presented February report.
Mayor’s Report (Joseph Dodson)
- Thanked Police Department.
- Announced donation for AED units for police cars.
Public Comment
- Shaun Leydig (407 Beaver St): Praised snow plowing and Gaysport detention pond project.
- Elda Boose (141 Bedford St): Thanked all involved in getting Gaysport Stormwater Management project out for bid.
- George Foster (709 Allegheny St): Discussed Resolution No. 2025-11 (Tourism Promotion Agency); thanked Blair County Commissioners.
Open Agenda Items
- Mr. Kitt: Asked about street sweeper — VP Leahey confirmed operation begins in April.
- Clay Gingrich: Discussed Gaysport stormwater project.
Resolutions & Motions Passed
Resolution No. 2025-8: Consent Agenda
a) Approved Bill List Number 3 — $390,852. 73
- Motion by Gingrich, seconded by Jacobs — passed 6–0.
b) Appointed Ethan Imhoff as Voting Delegate to PSAB Conference
- Motion by Kitt, seconded by Gingrich — passed 6–0.
c) Approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for window replacement at 414 Wayne Street (Jess H. Wright & Carolyn Weber Wright)
- Conditions imposed; applicants agreed to comply.
- Motion by Kitt, seconded by Gingrich — passed unanimously (6–0).
Resolution No. 2025-9: Land Development Plans at 305 Loop Road (Hollidaysburg Borough Public Works Building)
- Approved plans — motion by Kalista, seconded by Kitt — passed 6–0.
Resolution No. 2025-10: Lot Merge for Blair County Genealogical Society (431 Scotch Valley Road)
- Approved lot merge — motion by Gingrich, seconded by Ketner — passed 6–0.
Resolution No. 2025-11: Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA)
- Councilmen Gingrich and Kitt recused themselves from discussion/voting.
- Mr. Carl Crider spoke against decertification of Explore Altoona.
- Blair County Commissioner Amy Webster spoke in favor.
- Motion by Kalista, seconded by Jacobs — passed 4–0 with two abstentions.
Dangerous Structure Investigation
- Address: 818 N. Montgomery Street
- Holodnik presented info on deteriorating condition under Dangerous Structure Ordinance.
- Motion to initiate investigation made by Kitt, seconded by Kalista — passed unanimously (6–0).
Adjournment
- Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM by VP Leahey, following motion by Kitt, seconded by Gingrich.
Document prepared by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary