January 3 (Reconvened January 18)
Borough Council Meeting Minutes Summary (January 3 & 18, 2022)
The Hollidaysburg Borough Council held two meetings: an initial session on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM and a reconvened session on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 6:30 PM. Both were held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
Key Attendees & Absences
- Present (Jan 3): Mayor Dodson, Council members Joseph A. Pompa, Jeffrey Ketner, Brady Leahey, Michelle Baker, James Mielnik; Borough Manager James Gehret; Attorney Jeffery Muriceak; Sergeant Richard Oldham; Borough Secretary Patricia J. Duron; Building Code Official Gerald Harbison; Walter Kalista, III (via phone).
- Absent (Jan 3): Solicitor Nathan Karn, Melanie Ramsey (Director of Community Relations), Councilman Sean Burke.
- Present (Jan 18): President Pompa, Brady Leahey, Michele Baker, James Mielnik, Borough Manager James Gehret.
- Absent (Jan 18): Walter Kalista, II, Jeffrey Ketner, Sean Burke, Patricia J. Duron, Nathan Karn.
Reorganization & Officer Elections (Jan 3)
Following the swearing-in of newly elected council members Brady Leahey (Ward 2) and Jeffrey Ketner (Ward 7):
- Joseph A. Pompa was unanimously elected President of the Council (6 votes).
- Brady Leahey was unanimously elected Vice President (6 votes).
Mayor Dodson then turned the meeting over to President Pompa.
Resolutions Adopted (Jan 3)
Resolution No. 2022-1: Appointing a Depository for 2022
- Motion by: Ms. Baker; seconded by Mr. Mielnik.
- Passed with 6 votes in favor.
- Designated depository: First National Bank, 224 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA.
- Authorized President and Secretary to execute the Depository Agreement.
Resolution No. 2022-2: Appointing Solicitor/Law Firm for 2022
- Motion by: Mr. Leahey; seconded by Mr. Ketner.
- Passed with 6 votes in favor.
- Appointed firm: Evey Black Attorneys, LLC.
Resolution No. 2022-3: Appointing Consulting Engineer for 2022
- Motion by: Mr. Ketner; seconded by Mr. Mielnik.
- Passed with 6 votes in favor.
- Appointed firm: Stiffler, McGraw & Associates.
Resolution No. 2022-4: Appointing Independent Auditor for Fiscal Year Ending Dec 31, 2022
- Motion by: Mr. Mielnik; seconded by Mr. Leahey.
- Passed with 6 votes in favor.
- Appointed auditor: Young, Oakes, Brown & Company of Altoona, PA.
Resolution No. 2022-5: Reappointments to Boards & Commissions
- Motion by: Mr. Ketner; seconded by Ms. Baker.
- Passed with 6 votes in favor.
Reappointed Members:
| Board/Commission | Name | Term Length | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer Authority | Carol Gale | 5 years | 12-31-26 |
| Water Authority | Zenas Brehm | 5 years | 12-31-26 |
| Intermunicipal Relations | James Gebret | 1 year | 12-31-22 |
| Brady Leahey | 1 year | 12-31-22 | |
| HARB | Andy Haines | 3 years | 12-31-24 |
| Adam Conrad | 3 years | 12-31-24 |
Reconvened Meeting (Jan 18)
President Pompa reconvened the meeting at 6:30 PM. The only business conducted was:
Resolution No. 2022-7: Approving Amendment to Hollidaysburg Borough Authority’s Articles of Incorporation
- Purpose: Increase the term of existence of the Authority.
- Motion by: Mr. Leahey; seconded by Mr. Mielnik.
- Passed with 4 votes in favor, 0 against.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM by President Pompa.
Signatures & Attestation
All resolutions were signed by:
- Joseph A. Pompa, President
- Patricia J. Duron, Secretary (attested on all resolutions except the final one, which was signed by her as Borough Secretary)
This document reflects routine administrative actions including officer elections, vendor appointments, board reappointments, and a legal amendment — all passed unanimously or near-unanimously, indicating strong council consensus.