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Borough Meeting Minutes - October 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:

  1. 502 Mulberry Street – American Rescue Workers

    • Replace front/back doors + install accent lighting matching storage building.
    • Zoning/building permit required.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

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