Borough Meeting Minutes - September 9
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Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Hollidaysburg Borough
Call to Order & Attendance
- Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice President Brady Leahey.
- Quorum present: Council members Brady Leahey, Jeffrey Ketner, David Jacobs, Clay Gingrich, Walter Kalista III, and William Kitt (on phone).
- Also attending: Borough Manager Ethan Imhoff, Secretary Patricia J. Duron, Solicitor Nathan Karn, Mayor Joseph Dodson (on phone), Andrew Holodnik (Community Development), Melanie Ramsey (Community Relations & Events), Amy Hazlett (Fire Marshal), Christopher Storm (Chief).
- Absent: Councilman Sean M. Burke.
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Vice President Leahey, followed by a moment of silence.
Approval of Previous Minutes
- Minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously (6 votes in favor).
Public Hearings & Ordinances Adopted
A. McLanahan Petition to Rezone — Ordinance No. 911
- Purpose: Rezoning property owned by McLanahan Corp. from Residential/Business (RB) to Limited Industrial (I-1).
- Property Location: Bounded by Newry Street, Porter Alley, and Hetherington Alley in Hollidaysburg (formerly Gaysport), Blair County, PA.
- Legal Description: Detailed boundary description provided; includes parcel ID 11. 06-06. -004. 00-000 on County Tax Assessment Map.
- Vote: Adopted with 6 yes votes, 0 against.
- Effective Date: Upon enactment (September 12, 2024).
B. McLanahan Corp Request to Vacate Bow Alley — Ordinance No. 912
- Purpose: To vacate a portion of Bow Alley per request from McLanahan Corp.
- Vote: Motion made by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Mr. Jacobs; roll call vote taken (results not listed in excerpt).
- Adoption: Duly adopted by Council on September 12, 2024.
Adjournment
- Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Kalista, seconded by Mr. Gingrich — all voted in favor.
- Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Signatures & Attestation
- Ordinance 911: Signed by Brady Leahey (Council Vice President), attested by Patricia J. Duron (Borough Secretary), approved by Mayor Joseph R. Dodson on September 12, 2024.
- Ordinance 912: Signed by Brady Leahey, attested by Patricia J. Duron, adopted September 12, 2024.
Key Takeaways for Residents
- Two major zoning changes were approved for McLanahan Corp’s property — one rezone to industrial use, one alley vacation.
- All council members present voted in favor of both ordinances.
- Ordinances become effective immediately upon signing (September 12, 2024).
- No public comments or objections recorded in these minutes.