Council Minutes – February 12th, 2024

Meeting Overview

The Duncansville Borough Council met on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 P. M. in the Borough Building. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call by Secretary Paula Fox.

Attendance:

• Council Members Present: Eric Fritz (Mayor), Annette Lewis, Jeff Lynn, Cindy Blontz, Dave Shaw, Nicole Estep.
• Visitors: Bill Lloyd, Gary Detwiler, Sue Koronowski, Conner Goetz, Sherry Socie, and Dave Brenneman.

Key Decisions & Motions

• Minutes Approval: Minutes from the January 8 and 31, 2024 meetings were approved.
• Police Report: The January 2024 Police report was accepted.
• Grant Application: A motion was passed to have Mayor Fritz and Paula Fox sign the DCED COVID-19 ARPA Capital Projects Grant Application Resolution for Phase 2 of the Community Center Project.
• Water & Sewer Report: The January 2024 report was approved.
• Financials: A motion to pay monthly bills for February 2024 was carried.

Community Center Project (Phase 2)

Chief Estep provided a detailed update on the Community Center Project.

• Scope: Phase 2 includes adding small work areas with computers for community use (school projects, appointments), updating bathrooms, and improving the building's exterior appearance.
• Bids: Bids were opened on February 12, 2024. The Building Committee will review applications before the next meeting on February 29, 2024.
• Funding: Jeff Lynn moved to have Chief Estep and Dave Shaw seek funding for the project.
• Grant Requirements: Sherry Socie noted that a public outreach meeting is required for residents to review plans. The grant application deadline is April 20, 2024.

Community Days & Events

Mayor Fritz discussed plans for upcoming community events:

• Decorations: Plans to decorate 3rd Ave for Christmas and Memorial Day.
• Bounce House: The Mayor proposed purchasing a bounce house and selling chances to win it after the event. Paula Fox is checking insurance costs.

Other Business

• Community Yard Sale: Confirmed for Saturday, May 11, 2024.
• Wing Fest: Mayor Fritz will continue discussions with organizer Al Wertz regarding a potential event at Memorial Park.
• HASBL: The licensing agreement for the baseball field is on hold pending Wing Fest news.
• Pension Plan: Mayor Fritz is still working with PMRS regarding the borough's pension plan.
• Personnel: Jordan Brantner is returning to work on February 13, 2024.
• Municipal Authority: Rod Estep resigned from the board; Bill Lloyd expressed interest in filling the vacancy.

Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P. M.