# Martinsburg Borough Council Agenda: August 3, 2026

- Summary: Meeting Overview The Borough of Martinsburg Council is scheduled to meet on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 P. M. The agenda covers standard opening procedures, financial approvals, committee reports, and…
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Meeting Overview The Borough of Martinsburg Council is scheduled to meet on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 P. M. The agenda covers standard opening procedures, financial approvals, committee reports, and several items of new business. Opening & Attendance The meeting will begin with a Call to Order, Prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. The following officials are listed for attendance: Council: P. Robert Dickson (President), Darin B. Meck (Vice-President), Neil E. Gartland (Pro-Tem), Edward L. Bennett, James C. Dell, Mark K. Gartland, and Charles E. Kensinger. Administration: Rich Brantner Sr. (Mayor), Rich Brantner Jr. (Manager), Jane Staily (Sec. /Treasurer), Justin Davis (Chief), Amy Hockenberry, and Dustin Russell. Legal/Other: Atty. Nathan Karn, Atty. Kaitlyn Edmiston, and MCHerald Cati Keith. Financial Reports & Approvals The council will review the minutes from July 6, 2026. Key financial items include: Statement of Accounts: July 2026 (Pages 4-7). Budget Review: Pages 8-16. Approval of Bills: General Operating Fund (Pages 17-18). This includes Check Nos. 12238-12285 totaling $205,572. 19. Reports Various department and committee reports are scheduled: Mayor's Report: Richard A. Brantner (Sr. ) Police Report: Justin L. Davis Manager's Report: Rich Brantner, Jr. Borough Secretary's Report: M. Jane Staily Solicitor's Report: Evey Black Attorneys Commissioners' Reports: Safety (Charles Kensinger), Property (Darin Meck), Streets (James Dell), Finance (Rob Dickson), and Water/Sewer (Neil Gartland). Committee Reports Committee members are listed for the following groups: Pension Committee: Rich Brantner, Jr. and Jane Staily. Employee Med. Reimb. Com. : Rich Brantner, Jr. and Rob Dickson. Revitalization Committee: Rich Brantner, Jr. Recycling Com Report: Ed Bennett and James Dell. Community Development Committee: Ed Bennett and Rich Brantner, Jr. Personnel Committee: Rob Dickson, Darin Meck & Neil Gartland. Government Advisory Committee: Rich Brantner (Sr. ). Spring Clean Up 2028 Committee: Darin Meck (Chairman), Mark Gartland, Dusty Russell, and Rich Brantner, Jr. New Business Three specific items are listed for discussion: Storage Building: Approval of an additional $2,500 to close in a new storage building. Municipal Authority Resolution: Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-0803-01 to amend the Articles of Incorporation for the Martinsburg Municipal Authority, increasing its term of existence by 50 years. Loan Motion: A motion for the Borough to be the 100% Grantor of a Pennvest Loan. Correspondence The following items are included in the correspondence section: Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company Minutes (Pages 22-26). The Teeter Group – Insurance Dividend Check for $5,199. 13 (Page 27). A thank you note to Chief Justin Davis (Page 28).