# Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2025

- Summary: Meeting Overview The Altoona City Council met on Monday, May 12, 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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Meeting Overview The Altoona City Council met on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City of Altoona Training Facility (1320 Washington Avenue). The meeting was televised on Public Access Channel 14. Attendees: Present: Mayor Pacifico and Council members Beatty, Butterbaugh, Clinich, Ellis, Ickes, and Kelley. Absent: None reported. Public Comment & Presentations Gary Eichelberger (2111 11th Street): Requested a ban on recreational fires due to irritation and lack of attractiveness. Larry Carter (Broadway): Requested the reestablishment of the Shade Tree Commission. Tony Luther (Luthersitework Solutions LLC): Presented regarding Electrical/Plumbing Licensing. He noted that a vacant apartment project on 4th Avenue and 7th Street (damaged by fire in 2021) would cost an additional $75,000 due to current regulations. He proposed investing $750,000 into the project if the council removed the requirement for plumbing and electrician licensing. Resolutions & Decisions The following resolutions were approved via a consent vote (7-0) with all present, except for items specifically pulled for separate votes. a) Minutes: Approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. b) Union Agreement: Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME AFL-CIO (Local 2188) for a "Meet & Discuss Group" covering first-line supervisors from Jan 1, 2025, through Dec 31, 2027. c) Parking Authority: Appointed City Manager Chris McGuire to the Altoona Parking Authority for a five-year term expiring in January 2030. d) Envisio Solutions: PULLED from agenda. e) Street Reconstruction: Awarded the 2025 CDBG Street Reconstruction Project to Grannas Bros. Stone & Asphalt Co. , Inc. for $182,705. 50. f) Playground Design Grant: Authorized application for a $30,000 grant from the People, Parks & Community Foundation for design costs at Beech Avenue Playground. g) Playground Equipment Grant: Authorized application for a $250,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (with a local match of $94,467. 20) for playground equipment at Beech Avenue Playground. h) Fire Equipment: Awarded Fire Department Rope Rescue Equipment Replacement to SAFEWARE for $58,469. 15. i) Demolition (516 N 10th St): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $8,525. 00. j) Demolition (712 3rd Ave): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $13,250. 00. k) Demolition (901 4th Ave): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $1,950. 00. l) Demolition (1339 N 9th Ave): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $8,665. 00. m) Demolition (2308 3rd Ave Garage): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $6,550. 00. n) Demolition (223 3rd Ave): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $14,150. 00. o) Demolition (1408 18th St): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $10,970. 00. p) Demolition (720 1st Ave): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $10,940. 00. q) Demolition (1009 4th Ave): Awarded to G&R Excavating & Demolition for $9,850. 00. Failed Votes (Repository Bids) The following items were pulled for separate votes and did not pass (0-7 vote): aa) Repository Bid for property at 1313 17th Ave (submitted by Arif Gungorur). bb) Repository Bids for multiple properties on Crawford, Walton, and Washington Avenues (submitted by Moti Tolessa). cc) Repository Bids for multiple properties on 17th Avenue (submitted by Moti Tolessa). Other Business City Manager Updates: None. Council Announcements: Councilman Ickes thanked staff for working with AFSCME. Council members Ellis, Beatty, and Clinich thanked Tony Luther for his presentation. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 P. M.