Council Minutes – June 10th, 2024

Meeting Overview

The Duncansville Borough Council met on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 P. M. in the Borough Building. The meeting was opened by President Annette Lewis with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.

Attendance:

• Council Members: Eric Fritz (Mayor), Annette Lewis (President), Jeffrey Lynn (Vice President), Cindy Blontz (Pro Tem), Dave Shaw, Nicole Estep.
• Staff: Rodney Estep (Police Chief/Borough Manager).
• Visitors: Sue Koronowski, Rodney Noel, Gary Detwiler, Lee McGill.

Minutes Approval

• Council Minutes (May 13, 2024): A motion was made to approve the minutes with a specific correction regarding council packets. The record was updated to state that reports would be emailed, except for Cindy Blontz and Dave Shaw, who requested hand-delivered packets.
• Duncansville Municipal Authority Minutes (May 2, 2024): Approved as presented.

Reports and Resolutions

Police Department

• Police Report: The report for May 2024 was accepted.
• Employee Manual: The 2024 Employee Manual changes were accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the resolution.
• DCNR Mini-Grant: The Council discussed a $26,765.00 grant for a music pavilion and pickleball court fencing (50% match required).
  • Decision: The Council authorized the submission of the grant application.
  • Funding: A motion was passed to allocate $13,382. 50 from the 2024 Parks and Recreation budget to cover the Borough's 50% match.

Address Approval

• 1315 3rd Ave: The Council approved the address for an apartment constructed above a garage at this location.

Code Administration

• Frankstown Township: The Council authorized the President and Secretary to sign a resolution allowing Frankstown Township to join the Blair Regional Code Administration Committee.

Public Works & Infrastructure

• Community Center Alley: A motion was passed to have a resolution drawn up closing the alley west of the Community Center to public traffic (except emergency and postal vehicles).
• 15th Street Traffic: Concerns were raised regarding speeding on 15th Street. The Council decided to discuss making it a one-way street at the next meeting.
• QuickBooks Assessment: The Council authorized YOBco to perform an assessment of QuickBooks procedures at a cost of $2,200. 00–$2,450. 00.

Solicitor Updates

• Ordinance Enforcement Officer:
  • The Ordinance to establish the Office of Duncansville Borough Ordinance Enforcement Officer was signed.
  • Bryan Rhodes was appointed as the first Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
• Real Estate Sale: The Council authorized the sale of real estate located at 1146 3rd Ave.
• Fence Violation: A notice of violation was sent to Greg Werstil regarding an unpermitted fence. The matter is considered closed.
• Antique Depot Project: Keller Engineering was invited to the July meeting to discuss this project.

Committee Reports

Buildings & Grounds

• Community Center Tech: A bid of $5,500. 00 from Aerial Communications was approved to update the computer router rack and wiring at the Community Center.
• Office Furniture: Chief Estep and Mayor Fritz purchased desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, and a projector from Lion Surplus for $250. 00.

Finance

• No report was presented.

Parks & Recreation

• Pickleball Courts: Mayor Fritz reported that the courts are being painted.
• Memorial Park Signage: The Council expressed interest in adding signage on 3rd Avenue to help visitors locate the park.

Water & Sewer

• The report for May 2024 was approved.

Duncansville Community Days

• Mayor Fritz reported that 32 nonprofits are scheduled to participate. Insurance for a bounce house is still being arranged.

Unfinished Business

• Nicole Estep reported tentative plans for a September event featuring vendors and food trucks.

Adjournment

• Bills: The Council approved the payment of monthly bills for June 2024.
• Next Meeting: Monday, July 8, 2024.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 P. M. by President Annette Lewis.

Minutes submitted by: Paula J Fox, Secretary/Treasurer