Martinsburg Borough Council Minutes
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Meeting Overview
The Martinsburg Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the municipal building. The session began at 7:00 p. m. with a prayer by Richard Brantner, Jr. , and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance:
- Present: Mayor Richard A. Brantner, President P. Robert Dickson, Vice-President Edward L. Bennett, Pro-Tem Charles E. Kensinger, Councilmen James C. Dell and Darin B. Meck.
- Absent: Neil Gartland and Mark Gartland.
- Other Attendees: Borough Manager Richard Brantner, Jr. , Secretary/Treasurer Jane Staily, Chief Justin Davis, Attorney Nathan Karn, and representatives from Hollidaysburg Ambulance.
Financial Reports
- Minutes Approval: The minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.
- Bills and Checks: The list of bills for July 2025 (check nos. 11811-11849) was approved. The total amount was $76,739. 52, which included $40,000 in transfers to the Reserve Fund.
- Insurance Dividend: The council received an insurance dividend check from the Teeter Group in the amount of $2,780. 78.
Departmental Reports
- Ambulance Service: Nicole Nagle of the Hollidaysburg Ambulance Association reported 64 calls in July for Martinsburg Borough and North Woodbury Township. They provided 100% ALS coverage for the month.
- Police Report: Chief Justin Davis reported 108 complaints handled in July (two fewer than the previous month). He noted that operations during parade week went smoothly with little to no incidents.
- Borough Manager Report:
- July 8: The Agricultural Parade had a good turnout.
- July 9: Borough crews arrived early to clean sidewalks and operate the street sweeper after the parade.
- July 17: Manager Brantner attended a regular meeting of the Martinsburg Municipal Authority.
- July 21: Manager Brantner completed an online Flagger Training class, which is valid for three years.
- Attorney Report: Nathan Karn had no report to present.
Upcoming Events and Business
- Library Board Appointments: The council appointed Lisa Logan (term expiring June 30, 2028) and Lennae Trotter (filling a vacancy ending June 30, 2026) to the Library Board for the Martinsburg Community Library.
- Fire Company Event: The Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Chicken Barbeque on September 6, 2025.
- Budget: Pink copies of the first draft of the 2026 Budget were included in the agenda.
- Ambulance Committee: Manager Brantner will schedule a meeting with the Ambulance Committee and Hollidaysburg Ambulance representatives this month.
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p. m. following a motion by James Dell and a second by Darin Meck. An executive session regarding personnel matters was scheduled to follow immediately.