# MARTINSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING

- Summary: Meeting Overview A special meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council was held on December 15, 2022, at 7:00 p. m. in the municipal building. The primary purpose was to review solicitor proposals and…
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- Published: 2022-12-15
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Meeting Overview A special meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council was held on December 15, 2022, at 7:00 p. m. in the municipal building. The primary purpose was to review solicitor proposals and appoint a new solicitor, alongside other general business. Elected Officials Present: Mayor Richard A. Brantner President P. Robert Dickson Vice-President Durban D. Metzler Pro-tem Charles E. Kensinger Councilman Edward L. Bennett Councilwoman Janet E. Blattenberger (via telephone) Darin B. Meck Councilman James C. Dell Other Attendees: Manager Richard Brantner, Jr. , Secretary/Treasurer Jane Staily, Chief Kerry Hoover, Lt. Justin Davis, and Nathan Ormsby of the Martinsburg Municipal Authority. Key Decisions and Actions Pension Plan Correction The council addressed a notification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System regarding an error in the 2023 Normal Cost rate calculation for the police pension plan. Action: The council adopted the revised 2023 MMO for the Uniformed Pension Plan PMRS Plan No. 07-045-3P. Amount: $21,186. 00 (correcting a previously approved incorrect amount of $21,092). Motion: Made by James Dell, seconded by Ed Bennett. Passed unanimously. Personnel Matters Resignation: The resignation of Patrolman Logan Tornatore, effective December 9, 2022, was accepted. Hiring Process: Because the borough is under Civil Service for full-time officer employment, a commission must be activated to hire a replacement. The position will be advertised, and the Civil Service Commission will narrow candidates to the top three for council selection. This process is expected to take up to two months. Essential Worker Pay: Council authorized including Patrolman Adam Hauser in the premium pay for essential workers. Amount: $375. Funding Source: American Rescue Plan. Motion: Made by James Dell, seconded by Darin Meck. Passed unanimously. Financial Administration Account Closure: Council approved closing out the W. Gene Henry Memorial Account at First National Bank, as the associated project is paid for and complete. Motion: Made by Charles Kensinger, seconded by Ed Bennett. Passed unanimously. Solicitor Appointment Appointment: Attorney Nathan Karn of Evey Black Attorneys LLC was appointed as the new solicitor for the Borough of Martinsburg. Effective Date: January 1, 2023. Motion: Made by Darin Meck, seconded by Charles Kensinger. Executive Session An executive session was held from 7:12 p. m. to 7:45 p. m. to discuss personnel matters. Nathan Ormsby left the meeting at 7:45 p. m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p. m. on a motion by Ed Bennett, seconded by Darin Meck. The motion passed unanimously. Submitted by: M. Jane Staily, Borough Secretary