# Martinsburg Borough Council Minutes

- Summary: Meeting Overview The Martinsburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the municipal building. The session began at 7:00 p. m. with prayer and the Pledge…
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- Published: 2025-01-06
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Meeting Overview The Martinsburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the municipal building. The session began at 7:00 p. m. with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Personnel Changes Police Chief Retirement: The Council accepted the resignation and retirement of Police Chief Kerry Hoover, effective May 2, 2025. New Police Chief: Assistant Chief Justin Davis was promoted to the position of Chief of Police, effective May 3, 2025. Recruitment: The Council approved advertising for a full-time Patrolman in local newspapers and social media until February 3, 2025. Financial Reports & Bills December Bills: The Council approved the List of Bills for December 2024 (check nos. 11567-11600) totaling $120,702. 68. This amount includes a transfer of $45,000 to the Reserve Fund. Depositories: The Council voted unanimously to maintain depositories at First National Bank and PLGIT for various funds, including General Fund Checking, Payroll, Recycling, and the Bicentennial Christmas Light Fund. Tax Exoneration: A motion was passed to exonerate thirty-four individuals for the 2024-25 Per Capita Tax. Borough Manager Report (Rich Brantner, Jr. ) Street Sweeper: The new street sweeper was delivered on Dec 10 and put into use on Dec 11. Snow Removal: The first snow of the season was plowed on Dec 15. Approximately 5 inches of snow fell on Jan 6. Maintenance: Christmas wreaths were put up on Dec 9 and lights were taken down on Jan 3. A new heater was installed in the truck bay at the ambulance building on Dec 27. Compost Pile: The compost pile is overflowing and requires removal. The Council approved a payment of $5,000–$5,500 to T. L. Long Excavating, Inc. to remove the pile from the Reserve Fund. Police Report (Chief Kerry Hoover) Community Events: The police department teamed up with the fire department and ambulance to escort Santa Claus through town. Staffing: There were open shifts in November and December due to holidays; Patrolman Thom Lykens was commended for covering many of them. Awards: Assistant Chief Justin Davis thanked the council for 2025 wage increases and $100 Christmas gift cards given to employees. Appointments & Commissions The Council approved various appointments for commissions, boards, and committees: Staff Appointments: Fire Marshall: Kerry Hoover Assistant Chief: Justin Davis Solicitor: Evey, Black Attorneys LLC Zoning Officer: Richard Brantner, Jr. Open Records Officer: Jane Staily Deputy Emer. Mgmt. Coordinator: Dustin Russell Engineer: Stiffler, McGraw & Associates Building Code Inspectors: MDIA and PMCA Boards & Commissions: Zoning Hearing Board: Destarta Carberry (3 yr ending 1/2028) Planning Commission: Linda K. Smith (4 yr ending 1/2029) Municipal Authority: Jeffrey S. Reil (5 yr ending 1/2030) Police Civil Service Commission: James Caporuscio and Christopher E. Brooks (6 yr ending 1/2031) Committees: Pension Committee: Rich Brantner, Jr. , Jane Staily Revitalization Committee: Rich Brantner, Jr. , Janet Blattenberger Recycling Committee: Ed Bennett, James Dell Community Development Com. : Ed Bennett, Rich Brantner, Jr. Personnel Committee: Rob Dickson, Ed Bennett, Charles Kensinger Other Business Fire Company: Minutes from the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company meeting on Dec 9, 2024, were included. The fire company received their new utility truck, though it is not yet in service. Audit: Ritchey, Ritchey & Koontz was appointed as the Independent Auditor for the fiscal year ending 12/31/2025. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p. m.