# Borough Meeting Minutes - October 13

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:05 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order…
- Source: HollidaysburgPA.org
- Published: 2022-10-13
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:05 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, Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Walter Kalista III, Jeffrey Ketner, Sean Burke. Also attending: Borough Manager James Gehret, Mayor Dodson, Borough Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Building Code Official Gerald Harbison, Director of Community Relations and Events Melanie Ramsey, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett. Pledge & Minutes Approval President Pompa led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously (7–0) on motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Kalista. Oaths of Office Mayor Dodson administered oaths to: Police Chief Christopher Storm Officer Michael Faussette Reports Summary Manager’s Report & Financials Family of Greta Halbritter (d. 2021) will donate three memorial benches at Chimney Rocks Park. Financials reported as “in good standing. ” Planning & Zoning Report Mr. Harbison noted his report is in the agenda binder (no details provided). Community Relations & Events Ms. Ramsey thanked voters for placing Hollidaysburg Farmers’ Market in second place. Annual Pumpkinfest event scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Fire Marshal Report Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett presented her monthly report (details not included). Mayor’s Report Mayor Dodson had nothing to report. Public Comment Highlights Several residents spoke on local issues: Gerald Nale (109 Bedford St. ): Presented petition regarding flooding in Gaysport. Janey Cassidy (208 Beaver St. ): Discussed Minnie Ditch in Gaysport. Richard Latker (703 Allegheny St. ): Spoke about new Police Chief; also later discussed business sign at 511 Allegheny St. Mark Slonaker (Phoenix Volunteer Fire Dept. ): Reported on department activity last month. Ted Biddle (135 Bedford St. ): Spoke about flooding in Gaysport. Elda Boose (141 Bedford St. ): Discussed CDBG funding, MS4 study, and Gaysport flooding. Regis Nale (204 BelAire Rd. ): Discussed comprehensive plan and renovations at “green church. ” Dan Kroko (418 N. Montgomery St. ; 306-312 Cherry Alley): Complained about neighbor’s fence/retaining wall; wants code enforcement action. Open Agenda Items Mr. Leahey: Address Dan Kroko’s concerns about fence/retaining wall. Ms. Baker: Flooding in Gaysport. Resolution No. 2022-32: Consent Agenda Approval Approved unanimously (7–0) on motion by Mr. Ketner, seconded by Mr. Leahey. Includes: Approval of Bill List No. 10 dated Oct 13, 2022 — total expenses: $470,938. 60 Approval of seven Certificates of Appropriateness/Zoning Permits: Permit Details: 502 Mulberry Street – American Rescue Workers Replace front/back doors + install accent lighting matching storage building. Zoning/building permit required. 415 Wayne Street – Rea, Rea & Lashinsky Front porch repairs: replace floorboards, repair framing/columns, possible corner raise for drainage, fix water-damaged roof, repaint. Structure is contributing within Historic District. 511 Allegheny Street – Hollidaysburg Community Watchdog (Richard Latker) Mount 24”x36” sign on front wall. Remove stucco, replace with Hardie Board or wood siding. Contributing structure in Historic District; zoning permit required. 513 Allegheny Street, Suite 101 – Jessica Hancock (“Anna Hricko & Jessica Hancock Professional Counselors”) Install new business signage. Hang 18”x11. 5” shingle sign on existing racket mounted on light pole. Not over sidewalk → 8’ clearance rule does not apply. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM by President Pompa. Attestation Joseph A. Pompa , Council President Patricia J. Duron , Borough Secretary Note: Page numbers shown are inconsistent (Pages 1, 2, 3, then jumps to Page 10). This appears to be an excerpt or partial document.