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Borough Meeting Minutes - May 11 2023

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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary

Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:55 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough

Call to Order & Attendance

  • 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, Brady Leahey, Sean Burke.
  • Also attending: Borough Manager James Gehret, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Mayor Joseph Dodson, Building Code Official Gerald Harbison, Solicitor Nathan W. Karn Sr., Chief Christopher Storm, Director of Community Relations Melanie Ramsey, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett.
  • Absent: Councilman Jeffrey Ketner.
  • Stenographer JoNell Snider present for public hearing.

Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence

Led by President Pompa.

Approval of Previous Minutes (April 13, 2023)

  • Motion to approve made by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Leahey.
  • Passed unanimously: 6–0.

Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 906 – Stormwater Update

  • Purpose: Adopt updated stormwater ordinance.
  • Stenographer JoNell Snider recorded comments and process.

Reports from Officials

Manager’s/Financial Report (James Gehret)

  • Reports available in agenda binder.
  • Update on Hollidaysburg Borough (Water) Authority meeting regarding mineral rights extraction — clarified that the Borough Authority owns mineral rights, not the Borough itself.

Planning/Zoning (Gerald Harbison)

  • Billboard will be erected on Blair Street.

Fire Marshal Report (Amy Hazlett)

  • Monthly report presented.

Director of Community Relations & Events (Melanie Ramsey)

  • Upcoming events:
    • Allegheny Street Cruise In: May 26, 2023 at 6 PM.
    • Memorial Day Parade (date not specified).

Chief of Police Report

  • Monthly activity report presented.

Mayor’s Report (Joseph Dodson)

  • Invited all residents to attend the Memorial Day Parade.

Public Comment Section

Residents spoke on various issues:

  • Jim Fitch (109 Bel Aire Road): Speeding concerns; suggested new sidewalks and traffic control devices.
  • Shaun Leydig (211 Newry Street): Supported hiring another police officer, street sweeping, summer maintenance on Allegheny Street.
  • Joel Koss (420 Wayne Street): Chimney Rocks maintenance.
  • Elda Jean Boose (121 Bedford Street): Stormwater management and speeding on Bedford Street.
  • Steve Albright (421 Bedford Street): Hiring ninth police officer, vehicle logo on Borough trucks, tree on Garber Street.

Open Agenda Item

  • Ms. Baker: Flooding in Gaysport.

Resolution No. 2023-14: Consent Agenda Approval

Approved unanimously (6–0) after motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Kalista.

Includes:

  • Bill List No. 5 (May 11, 2023): $102,041.91 in expenses approved from duly appropriated funds.

  • Four Certificates of Appropriateness/Zoning Permits Approved:

    • A. 303 N. Montgomery Street – Remodeling and addition by Ducat Capital, LLC
      → Enclose rear porch for kitchen expansion with wood siding matching house
      → Replace windows
      → Repair roof where needed

    • B. 213 Mulberry Street – Replace front porch shingles and install vinyl soffit (Tom Makowiecki for David Consiglio)
      → Retroactive approval for front porch roof shingles and vinyl soffit

    • C. 408 Allegheny Street – Business signage for Penncrest Bank
      → Replace existing wall-mounted sign and ATM sign
      → Updated company design

    • D. 413 Clark Street – Repoint house brick (Matt Butler for Robert Rea)
      → Exterior brick repointing
      → Complies with R-2 zoning regulations

Resolution adopted May 11, 2023.

Dangerous Structure Report & Order – 117 Franklin Street

  • Motion to accept repair order made by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Ms. Baker.
  • Passed: 4 votes in favor (only attendees eligible to vote).

Update on Comprehensive Plan

  • Consultant Gannett Fleming has draft ready for public comment period.

Water Discharge Into the Streets

  • Discussion item to be removed from future agendas.

Stormwater/Bedford Street Update

  • All grant funding applications submitted (per Mr. Gehret).

Contract Awards

Paving Contract

  • Awarded to Grannas Brothers.
  • Motion by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Mr. Burke. Passed 6–0.

Stone & Blacktop Contract

  • Awarded to Grannas Brothers.
  • Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Ms. Baker. Passed 6–0.

Appointment: Interim Zoning Officer

  • Patricia J. Duron appointed as interim zoning officer.
  • Motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Ms. Baker. Passed 6–0.

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM by President Pompa.

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

Note: Page numbering in original document skips from Page 3 to Page 7 — likely a formatting error or missing pages.

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