Meeting Agenda
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Hollidaysburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda (May 14, 2026)
This agenda outlines the proceedings for the Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building.
Key Agenda Items
- Approval of Minutes: Approval of the April 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes (TAB A).
- Staff Reports: Includes reports from the Manager, Finance, Community Development, Director of Community Relations and Events, Chief of Police, and Fire Marshal (TAB B).
- Mayor’s Report: Includes a proclamation for Apraxia Awareness Day (TAB C).
- Public Comments & Petitions: Residents may address the council for up to five minutes, stating their name and address.
- Consent Agenda (TAB D):
- Approval of Bill List No. 4 totaling $190,524.13.
- Approval of Certificates of Appropriateness recommended by the HARB for:
- 206 Allegheny Street (Window Replacement)
- 408 Front Street (Metal Roof Layover)
- 517 Allegheny Street (Facade Renovation)
- 315 Walnut Street (Rear Patio Replacement)
- Unfinished Business:
- Stormwater Mitigation Gaysport Update: Status on the Phase 2 environmental study by GAI Consultants.
- Stormwater Management - East End Project: Updates on alignment and easements for the stormwater line outfall.
- Blight Committee Update: Councilman Kitt to provide an update on the abandoned property ordinance.
- 201 Walnut Street Investigation: Update on a dangerous structure investigation scheduled for May 11.
- Abandoned Property Ordinance: Discussion on a new ordinance to regulate vacant properties; a draft is expected by the June meeting.
- New Business:
- Great Commission School Development (TAB E): Resolution 2026-21 to approve the final land development plan for a new school on Stowell Farm (77 Bedford Street). The 13-acre campus will serve up to 250 K-12 students. Approval is contingent on several conditions, including a Developer’s Agreement, traffic studies if enrollment exceeds 250 students, and stormwater management compliance.
- 714 North Juniata Street Investigation (TAB F): Authorization for a dangerous structure investigation due to unsafe living conditions reported by Blair County Senior Services.
- Civil Service List Update: Chief Oldham to update the council on police hiring and eligibility lists.
- Stop Sign Investigations: Discussion requested by Councilman Leahey regarding stop signs at Penn/Hawthorne, Allegheny/Route 22, and Bella/Allegheny Streets.
- Stormwater Study (TAB G): A feasibility and rate study for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to assess costs, funding options, and future development needs.
- Bedford Street Easement (TAB H): Agreement with the Blair County Conservation District to realign a stormwater inlet discharge onto their property.
- Parking Committee Recommendations (TAB I):
- Draft contract with "Just Park" for app-enabled payment and enforcement.
- Proposed increase in parking violation fines from $5 to $20.
- Proposed increase in on-street metered parking rates from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour.
- Executive Session: To be announced if needed.
- Adjournment