Council Minutes – March 27th, 2024
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Meeting Overview
The Duncansville Borough Council met on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 7:00 P. M. in the Duncansville Borough Building.
Attendance:
- Present: Eric Fritz (Mayor), Annette Lewis (President), Jeffrey Lynn (Vice President), Cynthia Blontz (Pro Tem), and Nicole Estep.
- Absent: Dave Shaw.
Key Updates & Reports
Mayor’s Report
- Volunteer PTO: The Council approved a motion to amend the employee handbook. Employees will now be allowed 6 additional volunteer PTO days per year, in addition to their regular time, subject to supervisor approval.
- Community Center: Mayor Fritz reported on the grant package for Phase 2 of the Community Center project. He proposed that after operating expenses are met, approximately $6,500. 00 per year in rental profits be returned to the fire department.
Buildings & Grounds
- Ordinance Signed: Chief Estep presented a DCED ordinance increasing the borough's indebtedness by $350,000. 00 for Phase 1 of the Community Center Project. The Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor and President to sign it.
Streets & Equipment
- Paving Project: Chief Estep announced the 2024 paving project is ready for bidding. The Council voted unanimously to advertise the project.
Unfinished Business
- ISC Representative: The Council voted unanimously to appoint Rod Estep as the borough representative for the ISC.
Executive Session
The Council went into executive session at 7:50 P. M. for personnel reasons and reconvened at 7:55 P. M.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2024.