# Borough Meeting Minutes - November 14

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:35 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order…
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- Published: 2024-11-14
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:35 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order at 7:00 p. m. by Vice President Brady Leahey. Quorum present: Council members Leahey, Ketner, Jacobs, Gingrich, Kalista, and Kitt. Also attending: Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Attorney Calvin Webb, Mayor Joseph Dodson, Director Andrew Holodnik, Events Director Melanie Ramsey, Chief Christopher Storm. Absent: Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett. Pledge of Allegiance & Executive Session Led by VP Leahey, followed by a moment of silence. Executive session held previously on Oct 10, 2024 — purpose: real estate discussion. Minutes Approval October 10, 2024 minutes approved unanimously (6–0) on motion by Kalista, seconded by Gingrich. Public Hearings Great Commission School Conditional Use Hearing Attorney Webb conducted hearing for school’s request to establish on Bedford Street (zoned Conservation/Recreation). Testimony from: Andrew Holodnik (Community Development) Laura Wray (Great Commission School rep) Elda Boose (resident, 141 Bedford St — supported use) No other public testimony. Decision: Council directed Attorney Webb to draft resolution granting conditional use; to be presented Dec 12 meeting. Proclamation Mayor Dodson presented proclamation to Donna Malone, Hollidaysburg Women’s Club / PA State President of General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Reports Manager’s Report (Ethan Imhoff) Introduced Eric Schmitt (PVFD): Applied for Local Share Account Grant for PVFD Station improvements. Loan for fire engine recently paid off with Borough grant help. Motion passed (6–0) to submit grant application on behalf of PVFD. Stowell Farm Stormwater Project: Easements signed with property owners. Final meeting: Nov 21, 5–7 PM at Knights of Columbus Hall. Bids open: Dec 3, 2024. Rick Pope (Director of Public Works) retiring end of December. Remedial work underway at 401 Garber Street. Finance Director Report (Ms. Wert) Monthly reports in new format, included in Council packet. Community Development Report (Andrew Holodnik) Presented October report. Director of Community Relations & Events Report (Melanie Ramsey) Highlighted upcoming events: Winterfest Parade: Nov 24 Light Up Night: Nov 29 Chief of Police Report (Christopher Storm) Trick or Treat Night was successful. Officer Michael Faussette resigned from Hollidaysburg Police Department. Mayor’s Report (Joseph Dodson) Donated $1,000 to Winterfest on behalf of American Legion Post 516. Received $1,700 donation toward electric bike for police. Public Comment Shawn Leydig (407 Beaver St): Acknowledged Winterfest Tree is up on the Diamond. Requested Borough consider purchasing a job trailer. Open Agenda Items Mr. Kitt: East side stormwater mitigation project. Mr. Gingrich: Update on Stowell Farm Stormwater meeting (Nov 21). Mr. Kalista: Thanked staff for comp plan update work. Resolutions & Motions Passed Resolution No. 2024-32 (Consent Agenda) Approved bill list #11 and contract with Servpro for remedial work at 401 Garber Street. Motion by Kalista, seconded by Gingrich — passed 6–0. Borough Sidewalks Grant Program Applications still accepted; funds available through 2025. Blight Committee Resolution to name members will be presented at December meeting. 2025 Budget Discussed by Ms. Wert with Council. Street Light on Bedford Street Working with Penelec to adjust bulb; updates will continue. Holiday Meter Program Motion by Gingrich, seconded by Kitt — passed 6–0. Begins Dec 2, runs through Jan 1, 2025. Resolution No. 2024-37: Denying COA for 601 Allegheny Street Motion by Gingrich, seconded by Ketner — passed 6–0. Resolution No. 2024-38: Denying COA for 408 Penn Street Motion by Gingrich, seconded by Ketner — passed 6–0. Resolution No. 2024-25: Naming a Street in Ward Six Originally named “Hunt Club Drive. ” Amended per Mayor Dodson’s request to “General Soyster Drive. ” Motion by Kalista, seconded by Gingrich — passed 6–0. Resolution No. 2024-34: Approving Purchase of 521 White Street Motion by Kitt, seconded by Kalista — passed 6–0. Resolution No. 2024-35: Rescinding & Appointing New Delegates to Blair County Tax Committee James Gehret rescinded; Stacy Wert appointed delegate, Ethan Imhoff alternate. Motion by Kalista, seconded by Kitt — passed 6–0. Resolution No. 2024-36: Main Street Matters Grant Application Motion by Kalista, seconded by Gingrich — passed 6–0. Adjournment Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Kalista (note: typo in text — likely meant “Kalista”), seconded by Gingrich. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p. m. Prepared by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary