# Williamsburg Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes

- Summary: Meeting Overview The Williamsburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025. The session was called to order at 7:00 p. m. by Ed Patterson. Attendees: Council Members Present…
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Meeting Overview The Williamsburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025. The session was called to order at 7:00 p. m. by Ed Patterson. Attendees: Council Members Present: Ed Patterson, Dakota Biddle, Paula Hamilton, Bruce Hamilton, Mathew Webb, Jim Price, and Ted Hyle. Others Present: Adam Hauser, Myranda Isenberg, Allan Overdorff, and Frank Rupeka. Key Decisions and Reports Public Comment: Pine Acres Drive Frank Rupeka raised concerns regarding a situation on Pine Acres Drive. The council discussed the following: Status: Pine Acres Drive is a private drive; the Borough is not responsible for upkeep. Action: The council agreed to send a letter to residents clarifying this status to eliminate confusion. Responsibility: While the Borough has a maintenance right-of-way for waterlines, resident disagreements are considered civil matters. Next Steps: Borough Manager Lansberry will contact Nathan Karn to draft the explanatory letter. Financials Treasurer’s Report: Approved for June (Motion by B. Hamilton, seconded by Webb). Bills and Payroll: Bills and intervening payroll were ratified in accordance with Resolution #2018-2 (Motion by P. Hamilton, seconded by Webb). Payment: A motion to pay bills due was carried (Motion by Price, seconded by P. Hamilton). Chief of Police Report: Aerial Communications Contract Chief Hauser requested approval to update police computers with a two-step security process via Aerial Communications. Cost: The Borough’s cost is $781. 22 for three computers. Fees: The license fee is $12 per month ($3 per employee). Tax Exemption: Councilor Isenberg will prepare a tax-exempt certificate to remove the $44. 22 tax from the bill. Outcome: Motion to approve and pay for the security update was carried (Motion by P. Hamilton, seconded by Biddle). Borough Manager Updates Catharine Twp. Equipment Lease: The Borough received a request from Catharine Township to update the equipment list for their sharing agreement. Lansberry will coordinate with Greg Haney (Catharine Township Roadmaster). Tree on W. 2nd St: A tree across from the library is in poor condition with dead branches posing a risk. The Borough may ask the homeowner to remove it; if not, the Borough will incur the cost as it is on Borough right-of-way. LSA Grant for F550: The council approved moving forward with a grant application for an F550 (the oldest piece of Borough equipment). Sherry Socie from the Planning Commission will assist with the application. Cats on Plum St: Concerns were raised about approximately 40 stray cats being fed regularly. Hauser is in contact with the resident but has not fully investigated. Stiffler, McGraw, and Associates Golf Outing: An invitation was extended for the annual outing on Thursday, August 28th . Council members wishing to attend must notify Isenberg by July 24th. Rental Inspections: Progress is being made on inspections. America 250 yr. Celebration: No volunteers have stepped forward to represent the Borough, but participation is not required. Lansberry will check with Karn regarding potential financial help for fireworks. Virginia Helsel (Chickens): Chickens are still present on the property, but a fence has been erected to block visibility. Basketball/Pickleball Court: Travis Prough offered to donate labor and help pour concrete. Option 1 (Extend existing court): 6 yards of concrete, 15 tons of stone. Cost: **$1,400**. Option 2 (Full replacement): 22 yards of concrete. Cost: $4,800 . Decision: The council voted to extend the existing court (Motion by P. Hamilton, seconded by B. Hamilton). License Agreement with Cenveo: Still awaiting revisions from Cenveo. Ellis Property: CCIS applied for a permit regarding an unsafe structure, which has passed. Emergency Coordinator: Bill Deters is resigning from the position. Hyle will inquire about interested replacements. Unfinished Business Morris Property: The property remains vacant and unsold. Committee Assignments Personnel, Finance: Ed Patterson, Dakota Biddle, Mathew Webb Property, Equipment, and Streets: Paula Hamilton, Bruce Hamilton, Mathew Webb Fire and Police: Ed Patterson, Karyn Shaw, Paula Hamilton Recreation and Community Affairs: Bruce Hamilton, Dakota Biddle, Jim Price Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p. m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 4, 2025 @ 7 pm