# Borough Meeting Minutes - November 10

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Presiding: President Joseph A. Pompa Attendance Present: Council members…
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- Published: 2022-11-10
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Presiding: President Joseph A. Pompa Attendance Present: Council members Joseph A. Pompa, Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Walter Kalista, III, Jeffrey Ketner, and Sean Burke. Also Present: Borough Manager James Gehret, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Building Code Official Gerald Harbison, Director of Community Relations Melanie Ramsey, Attorney Jeff Murceak, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett. Absent: Mayor Dodson. Key Decisions & Resolutions Resolution No. 2022-36: Consent Agenda Approval Approved bill list #11 totaling $470,938. 60 for accounts payable. Approved one Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 1011 Allegheny Street (Jon Bilek). Work includes removing slate shingles and replacing with charcoal grey GAF Timberlines HDZ asphalt shingles. Property is a contributing structure in the Historic District. Vote: 7–0 in favor. Resolution No. 2022-35: CDBG Application for Gaysport Flooding Motion to approve submission and execution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to abate flooding in Gaysport. Vote: 7–0 in favor. Resolution No. 2022-37: Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Request Requesting grant funding for Gateway/Connector Bridge Project. Vote: 6–1 in favor (Mr. Leahey opposed). Public Comments Highlights Matthew Davis (909 Allegheny St): Discussed denial of HARB application for vinyl windows. Richard Latker (703 Allegheny St): Raised concerns about PVFD fire siren, sidewalk grants, Penn Street work, and lack of transparency. Gerald Nale (109 Bedford St): Addressed flooding in Gaysport, CDBG funding, and MS4 issues. Mark Slonaker (Phoenix VFD President): Reported on department activity. Stan Neal (142 Beaver St): Discussed Gaysport flooding, Minnie Ditch, Blair Township. Regis Nale (204 BelAire Rd): Discussed 100-year floodplain. Andy Haines (HARB Chairman): Spoke about permit issues at 909 Allegheny St. Ted Biddle (135 Bedford St): Discussed Gaysport flooding. Mike Selvenis (HARB Member): Advised on historic preservation needs for Borough. Elda Boose (141 Bedford St): Discussed Stowell Farm zoning designation. Emily & Mike Davis (1310 Spruce St): Both spoke about HARB application denial. Reports & Discussions Manager’s Report Rain forecasted; crews cleaning leaves all week. Advised keeping inlets open as much as possible. Planning & Zoning Report (Mr. Harbison) Rough draft of comprehensive plan update presented. Comments due later this month. Community Relations & Events (Ms. Ramsey) Discussed Winterfest 2022 events. Fire Marshal Report (Ms. Hazlett) Presented monthly report. Mayor’s Report Mayor Dodson absent; President Pompa passed on thanks to veterans. Stormwater Runoff Discussion Mr. Gehret, Greg Geishauser (P. E. ), Stiffler McGraw, Todd Banks, and Trina Illig (Blair County CDBG Coordinator) discussed stormwater issues and grant opportunities. Motion made by Mr. Leahey to apply for COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Projects Grant. Vote: 7–0 in favor. Sidewalk Grants Mr. Leahey reported sidewalk grant checks awarded to nine applicants. Program still open for 25% reimbursement on sidewalks and curbs. Borough Street Sweeper Mr. Gehret advised street sweeper is in 2023 budget. Council may revisit purchase to consider vac truck instead. Police Chief Hire Motion to hire Christopher Storm as Police Chief, made by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Mr. Ketner. Vote: 7–0 in favor. Final 2023 Budget Reviewed by Mr. Gehret with Council. AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (2023–2025) Motion made by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Kalista. Vote: 7–0 in favor. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM by President Pompa. Minutes prepared by Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary.