# Martinsburg Borough Council Minutes - Budget Meeting

- Summary: Meeting Overview A special meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 7:00 p. m. The primary purpose was to work on the 2026 budget and address…
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- Published: 2025-10-14
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Meeting Overview A special meeting of the Martinsburg Borough Council was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 7:00 p. m. The primary purpose was to work on the 2026 budget and address general borough business. Attendees: Council: Mayor Richard A. Brantner, President P. Robert Dickson, Vice-President Edward L. Bennett, Pro-tem Charles E. Kensinger, Councilmen James C. Dell, Mark K. Gartland, Neil E. Gartland, and Darin B. Meck. Staff: Manager Richard Brantner, Jr. , Secretary/Treasurer Jane Staily, and Amy Hockenberry. Borough Operations & Safety Road Work: PENELEC has been installing new wiring throughout town for over two weeks, resulting in road and lane closures. Emergency Response: The borough crew responded to an emergency water leak on Oakdale Road. Due to the need for extra labor, Fireman David J. Hoover and Donnie Stern assisted with flagging. Policy Change: The council approved a motion (by Charles Kensinger, seconded by James Dell) allowing the Borough Manager to hire temporary last-minute help for emergency situations at his discretion. This was deemed necessary because the borough's liability insurance covers reputable, competent temporary help in emergencies. Community Events Booster Association Dinner: The council approved spending $300 to reserve a table for six people at the Martinsburg Booster Association’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner. Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Location: Homewood 2026 Budget Drafts Borough Secretary/Treasurer Jane Staily presented the budget details. The council reviewed two drafts: Draft Budget No. 2026-04: Balanced at $1,160,000. Draft Budget No. 2026-05: Balanced at $1,160,400. 00. The final draft (2026-05) utilizes the current millage of 1. 967 and does not include a real estate tax millage increase. Financial Summary (Draft Budget 2026-05) Estimated Balance on Hand (Jan 1, 2026): $937,200 Total Revenue: $1,312,879 Total Expenditures: $1,330,412 Estimated Balance on Hand (Dec 31, 2026): $919,667 Personnel Raises (Effective 2026) Per the Personnel Committee's recommendation, the following hourly raises were approved: $2. 00 increase: Manager, Police Chief, Borough Sec. /Treas. $1. 50 increase: Working Foreman, Clerk $1. 00 increase: STP Operator, Laborer, Part-time Patrol, Flaggers The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p. m.