# Council Minutes – February 12th, 2024

- Summary: Meeting Overview The Duncansville Borough Council met on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 P. M. in the Borough Building. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call…
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- Published: 2024-02-12
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Meeting Overview The Duncansville Borough Council met on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 P. M. in the Borough Building. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call by Secretary Paula Fox. Attendance: Council Members Present: Eric Fritz (Mayor), Annette Lewis, Jeff Lynn, Cindy Blontz, Dave Shaw, Nicole Estep. Visitors: Bill Lloyd, Gary Detwiler, Sue Koronowski, Conner Goetz, Sherry Socie, and Dave Brenneman. Key Decisions & Motions Minutes Approval: Minutes from the January 8 and 31, 2024 meetings were approved. Police Report: The January 2024 Police report was accepted. Grant Application: A motion was passed to have Mayor Fritz and Paula Fox sign the DCED COVID-19 ARPA Capital Projects Grant Application Resolution for Phase 2 of the Community Center Project. Water & Sewer Report: The January 2024 report was approved. Financials: A motion to pay monthly bills for February 2024 was carried. Community Center Project (Phase 2) Chief Estep provided a detailed update on the Community Center Project. Scope: Phase 2 includes adding small work areas with computers for community use (school projects, appointments), updating bathrooms, and improving the building's exterior appearance. Bids: Bids were opened on February 12, 2024. The Building Committee will review applications before the next meeting on February 29, 2024. Funding: Jeff Lynn moved to have Chief Estep and Dave Shaw seek funding for the project. Grant Requirements: Sherry Socie noted that a public outreach meeting is required for residents to review plans. The grant application deadline is April 20, 2024. Community Days & Events Mayor Fritz discussed plans for upcoming community events: Decorations: Plans to decorate 3rd Ave for Christmas and Memorial Day. Bounce House: The Mayor proposed purchasing a bounce house and selling chances to win it after the event. Paula Fox is checking insurance costs. Other Business Community Yard Sale: Confirmed for Saturday, May 11, 2024. Wing Fest: Mayor Fritz will continue discussions with organizer Al Wertz regarding a potential event at Memorial Park. HASBL: The licensing agreement for the baseball field is on hold pending Wing Fest news. Pension Plan: Mayor Fritz is still working with PMRS regarding the borough's pension plan. Personnel: Jordan Brantner is returning to work on February 13, 2024. Municipal Authority: Rod Estep resigned from the board; Bill Lloyd expressed interest in filling the vacancy. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P. M.