Documents Jan 13, 2025

Council Minutes – January 13th, 2025

Borough of Duncansville Council Meeting Summary

Date: January 13, 2025 Location: Municipal Complex

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p. m.
Attendance: Council members Annette Lewis, Nicole Estep, Eric Fritz, Rodney Estep, Dave Shaw, Chuck Myers, Michael Emerick, and Jerrica Grance were present. Cindy Blontz and Jeffery Lynn were absent.
Visitors: Jessica Foley and Bill Lloyd arrived at 7:47 p. m.

Prior Minutes: The minutes for the December 9, 2024 meeting and the Water & Sewer Authority meeting on December 5, 2024, were approved.
Secretary Report: Ms. Grance presented the "Budget vs. Actual 2024" report and financial statements.
- Action: A motion was made to close bank accounts ending in 1049 and 4991, which contained only $1. 00 each.
Mayor’s Report: Mr. Fritz reported that the Police Department is hiring an additional part-time officer, Brandon Imler.
Manager’s Report: Mr. Estep discussed the 13th Street bridge project, noting a cost increase due to water/sewer line changes. He also reported that a grant for the Municipal Complex renovation has been approved by DCED, though funds are pending.
- Real Estate: Rodney Estep noted the contract with L&H Realty for the former Borough Office (1146 3rd Ave) expires on January 21st. The council decided to explore other realtors.
Solicitor Report:
- Keller Engineers: The council voted to renew the contract with Keller Engineers based on performance. Nicole Estep abstained due to a financial conflict.
- Tax Anticipation Note: Resolution 25-01 was presented to authorize and issue a $125,000. 00 tax anticipation note.
- Coffee on 3rd: Funds were released for the exterior land project at Coffee on 3rd.

Building & Grounds: Jordan Brantner is moving to the Water & Sewer department, creating an opening in public works.
Fire Company: Bill Lloyd thanked council members for attending Comedy Night and donating their pay to the fire department.
Street & Equipment: The street sweeper has been paid for and the title transferred.
Water & Sewer: The report was approved.

The council entered executive session at 8:43 p. m. and completed it at 9:14 p. m. Key decisions included:

Real Estate: The contract with L&H Realty will expire and not be renewed. Rodney Estep is authorized to find a new realtor for the 1146 3rd Ave building.
Vacation Policy: Employees will now receive two weeks of vacation time after one year of service (previously three years).
Legal: Fanelli Legal was hired to handle the Tom Levine case.
Personnel:
- Rodney’s contract was renewed with an additional week of PTO.
- Jerrica Grance was removed from new hire probation.