Documents Jul 14, 2025

2025 Council Meeting Minutes

Tyrone Borough Council Meeting Summary

Date: July 14, 2025 Location: Tyrone Borough Municipal Building

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Latchford. An Executive Session regarding personnel matters was held prior to the public meeting.

Present: Council members Robert Dollar, Ken Patterson, Rob Poust, Tammy Wills, William Wiser, and Mayor Latchford.
Absent: Council members Sarah Hunter and David Snyder.
Staff Present: Borough Manager Ardean Latchford, Executive Assistant Kim Gurekovich, Solicitor Dan Stants, Chief of Police Jessica Walk, and various department superintendents.

Tyrone Christian Academy Archery: The Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to the archery team for their performance in competition.
Pastor Keith Deal (Community Worship Parking): Pastor Deal requested approval for a variance to allow angled parking. Attorney Stants advised that a variance cannot be granted; changes would require an ordinance amendment. Pastor Deal noted this was previously approved in the room 9 years ago, but no motion was made to approve the request.
Bridgette Gill (1461 Bald Eagle Avenue): Ms. Gill inquired about painting crosswalks and an open hole on Pennsylvania Avenue near the former Amoco. Highway Superintendent Eric Desch confirmed work is planned for downtown crosswalks.

Minutes: The minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.
Financial Reports: The Account Balance Report, Statement of Revenues and Expenses, and Cash Disbursement Journal for the period ending June 30, 2025, were unanimously approved.
CDBG Allocations (FY2025): The Borough received $109,389 in Community Development Block Grant funds ($89,699 after fees). The Council unanimously approved allocating these funds for housing rehabilitation. There are currently 13 applicants approved for this program.

Water Plant Road Payment: Council unanimously approved Application for Payment No. 2 (Final) in the amount of $23,717. 97 for road improvements.
New Pension Attorney: Council unanimously approved the appointment of Knox McLaughlin as the new pension attorney, following the retirement of Attorney Randall Rhoades.
Street Light Installation: Council unanimously approved the installation of a streetlight at 13th Street & North Avenue. The total cost is $4,220. 95, and Penelec has agreed the light is warranted.
Lincoln Avenue Storm System: Council unanimously approved engineering services for storm drain repairs near MAG Industries. The cost is not to exceed $8,416.
Handicap Parking: Council unanimously approved a request from Mr. Homer Kann for a private handicap parking space at 1206 Lincoln Avenue (in front of Derman Funeral Home).

Miscellaneous: Upcoming events include the Labor Day Picnic (Sept 1), Community Yard Sale (Sept 13), and Camp Anderson’s 100th-year celebration (Aug 2).
Police: Chief Walk reported on a request for private handicap parking (see above).
Other Departments: Reports were received from the Solicitor, Consulting Engineer (Rettew), Code Enforcement, Sewer, Water, and Highway departments.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM. Members of the Neptune Volunteer Fire Company were present to display new fire apparatus.