# Meeting Minutes - July 14, 2025

- Summary: Meeting Overview The Altoona City Council met on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City of Altoona Training Facility (1320 Washington Avenue). The meeting was…
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- Published: 2025-07-14
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Meeting Overview The Altoona City Council met on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City of Altoona Training Facility (1320 Washington Avenue). The meeting was televised live on Public Access Channel 14. Attendees: Present: Mayor Pacifico and Council members Beatty, Butterbaugh, Clinich, Ellis, Ickes, and Kelley. City Clerk: Linda Rickens Schellhammer (took the roll call). Presentations City Wide Service Line Renewals: Doug Minnigh, Restoration Manager for Peoples Natural Gas Company, presented on their long-term infrastructure program. Scope: 176 projects totaling a $21 million investment for replacement and restoration. Coordination: The company is syncing efforts with other utility providers. Resources: A construction page is available at peoples-gas. com/construction. Public Comment Residents addressed the council regarding neighborhood needs, code enforcement, and police transparency: Chuck LaMark (310 Lexington Avenue): Discussed needs in the Logan town neighborhood. Larry Carter (105 Broadway): Supported changing electrical and plumbing ordinances to increase competition, lower prices, and improve services. Bridgette Jackson (313 Grant Avenue): Spoke about a police incident on July 4th. Tim Baker (306 S 8th Street): Requested the release of body camera footage from a July 4th incident. Sarah Edmiston (2209 4th Avenue): A licensed psychologist who requested a transparent, proactive approach to the July 4th incident. Ahmil Johnson (517 E Caroline Avenue): A local activist asking about expenditures for police training and overtime. Resolutions and Votes The City Clerk read resolutions into the record. Councilman Butterbaugh requested that items m, n, o, and p be pulled for separate votes. These four items failed with a vote of 0-7. The remaining consent vote passed. Approved Resolutions: Minutes: Approved minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. Ash Tree Treatment: Awarded to Bennetti Tree Service for $13,410. 00 (General Fund). Traffic Calming Grant: Authorized application to DCED for Baker Boulevard improvements. Total project cost is $1,766,973. 60 ($1,590,276. 24 from grant, $176,697. 36 local match). Right-of-Way Acquisition: PennDOT acquisition of land on Old Mill Run Road for $500. 00. Professional Services Agreement: With Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. for code enforcement services. OpenGov Software: Approved Phase 1 software agreement for Code Enforcement, Community Development, and Public Works for $272,449. 68. Demolition Bids (All Together Altoona Fund): 903 2nd Avenue: Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $17,100. 00. 1010 3rd Avenue: Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $12,200. 00. 509 21st Street: Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $9,940. 00. 227 3rd Avenue: Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $13,800. 00. 1000 3rd Avenue: Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $850. 00. Repository Bid: Approved bid from J & R Pennsylvania Properties for property at 819 6th Avenue for $525. 00. Failed Resolutions (Vote Did Not Pass): Repository Bid: Amarillis Rodriuez bid for 203 6th Avenue ($200. 00). Repository Bid: Amarillis Rodriuez bid for 810 6th Avenue ($200. 00). Repository Bid: Amarillis Rodriuez bid for 601 3rd Avenue ($300. 00). Repository Bid: Amarillis Rodriuez bid for 607 3rd Avenue ($300. 00). Other Business Ordinance Adoption: An ordinance was read, moved by Councilman Butterbaugh, and seconded by Councilman Beatty. It passed 7-0. City Manager Updates: City Manager McGuire thanked the council for approving the Personnel Policies ordinance and the OpenGov vote, noting these will streamline operational efficiencies. Announcements: Mayor Pacifico thanked the Blair Regional YMCA for the July 4th Race. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 P. M. by Mayor Pacifico.