# Borough Meeting Minutes - September 14

- Summary: Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order…
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- Published: 2023-09-14
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough Call to Order & Attendance Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by President Pompa. Quorum present: Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Jeffrey Ketner, Sean Burke, Brady Leahey, Walter Kalista (via phone). Also attending: Borough Manager James Gehret, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Mayor Joseph Dodson, Police Chief Chris Storm, Director of Community Relations Melanie Ramsey, Planning/Zoning Administrator Andrew Holodnik, Fire Marshal Amy Hazlett. Pledge & Minutes Approval President Pompa led Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence. Minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting approved unanimously (7–0) on motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Ms. Baker. Reports Summary Manager’s/Financial Report: No new items; Finance Report up to date. Planning/Zoning: Report included in packet. Community Relations & Events: Upcoming events: Downtown LIVE! Concerts, Tuesday Farmers Market (through October), Pumpkinfest. Fire Marshal Report: Monthly report presented; reminded residents to display house numbers. Police Report: August departmental report shared. Mayor’s Report: Thanked police for good work. Public Comment Highlights Residents raised concerns on: Speeding on Bel Aire Road (Jim Fitch) Trees on Penn Street & Shade Tree Commission (Richard Latker, Rusty Klinger) Minnie Ditch issues (Jean Cassidy) Stowell Farm development/rezoning (John Sepp, Jeff Long, Elda Jean Boose) Weeds on Allegheny Street (Shaun Leydig) Parking garage safety at Presbyterian Home (Dennis Murray) Comprehensive plan update process criticism (Regis Nale) Stormwater runoff on Front Street (Brian Smith) PVFD grant application support & fire equipment costs (Eric Schmidt) Police department feedback (Steve Albright) Open Agenda Topics Discussed Flooding in Gaysport (Ms. Baker, Mayor Dodson) Speeding on Bel Aire Road (Mr. Ketner) Penn Street trees & Shade Tree Commission (Mr. Burke, Mr. Leahey, Mayor Dodson) Minnie Ditch & Penn Street/trees (Mr. Leahey, Mayor Dodson) Resolution No. 2023-22: Consent Agenda Approval Approved unanimously (7–0) on motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Mr. Ketner. Includes: Bill List No. 9 (Sept 14, 2023): $167,918. 06 approved for accounts payable and owed expenses. Four Certificates of Appropriateness / Zoning Permits: A. 214 Allegheny Street – Window Signage (Sophia Rodezno) Business logo in front window (12x18 in), pink crystal in clam design. Shingle sign (12x18 in) hung from bracket. Contributing structure in Historic District. B. 224 Mulberry Street – Replacement Windows (Jennifer Cherry) Replace 10 double-hung white vinyl windows. Contributing structure in Historic District. C. 423 Allegheny Street – Roof Replacement (Blair County) Replace slate roof on original section + newer 1999 towers section. Use Tremco replacement roofs. May require UCC Building Permit. Significant structure in Historic District. D. 312 Allegheny Street – Outdoor Patio (Brian Buffone) Construct 45ft x 21ft patio with concrete, brick, cast stone caps. Wrought iron fence with gate for access. Purpose: outdoor dining. May require UCC Building Permit. Contributing structure in Historic District. Other Motions & Actions Approval to Hire Part-Time Public Safety Clerk Motion to table discussion until next month’s meeting passed (7–0). Status quo maintained. Appointment to Hollidaysburg Planning Commission Chad Repko appointed on motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Kalista (7–0). Accept MOA with Hollidaysburg Police Association Change residency requirement for new/existing officers from 15 miles to 30 air miles. Motion by Mr. Leahey, seconded by Ms. Baker (7–0). Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM by President Pompa. Recorded by: Patricia J. Duron, Borough Secretary