Borough of Matamoras

Key discussion points for this meeting include remarks from the President regarding an Eagle Scout Project presentation by Gideon Yost and an update on the July 4th Celebration by Carl Will, along with Council Assignments. A motion was added to hold an Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss possible litigation. Agenda items cover reports from various committees and departments, including an update on the Borough Bid Project which is advertised with bids to be opened on March 10. Old Business includes discussions on the Fire Department Lease agreement, Borough Alleyways update, a revised police addendum, and the Cavallaro & Codichini Lot Improvement/Subdivision. New Business includes a motion to approve a Veterans Exemption for Parcel 083.14-04-14 and discussion regarding the Sewage Task Force. An executive session is scheduled to discuss possible litigation.

The meeting agenda includes President's Remarks featuring presentations from Gideon Yost regarding his Eagle Scout Project and Carl Will concerning the July 4th Celebration, as well as Council Assignments. Key items for discussion under reports include updates on a Borough Bid Project advertised for public opening on March 10, and reports from various committees and officers. Old Business covers the Fire Department Lease agreement, Borough Alleyways update, a revised police addendum effective 1/1/2027, a Lot Improvement/Subdivision matter, and a Memorandum of Municipal Duties. New Business includes a motion to approve a Veterans Exemption appeal for Parcel 083.14-04-14 and discussion regarding the Sewage Task Force.

The purpose of this public hearing was to discuss the Proposed 2026 Budget Ordinance and the 2026 Tax Levy Resolution. The proposed tax rates were detailed for General purposes (30.00 mils), Fire Department purposes (4.00 mils), Street Improvement purposes (2.00 mils), Recreation purposes (4.00 mils), Lighting purposes (4.70 mils), Debt Services (0.00 mils), and Emergency Medical Services (1.25 mils), totaling 45.95 mils. The council noted slight increases in the lighting and recreation budget lines. These proposals were scheduled for adoption at the subsequent regular meeting.

The meeting commenced with the President reading a proclamation honoring Nancy Vocci for her dedicated service, leadership, and historical contributions to the Borough of Matamoras. Key actions included the approval of the Unanimous Consent Agenda items, which covered the minutes of the previous Public Hearing and Council meeting from November 2025, the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, and bills to be paid for November 2025. A motion was passed to approve reimbursement to the Recreation Department from the Wade Trust Fund. Department reports included updates on drain installation, servicing of DPW garage doors, Code Enforcement permits and violations, and the status of unpaid tax bills. Old business addressed the closure of the Westfall Compost area, the Fire Department Lease agreement, progress on Borough Alleyways fieldwork, and plans for the three-phase Borough Building Renovation, including a motion to deny a subdivision application. New business focused on the adoption of the 2026 Budget, adoption of Ordinance 2025-008 fixing the 2026 tax rate, tabling the revised police addendum, and advertising the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting concluded with the acceptance of a Conditional Agreement.

This meeting agenda outlines several organizational and appointment matters for the new term. Key items include the swearing in of new council members and tax collector, the election of the Council President, Vice President, and President Pro Tem, and the appointment of various borough officers and board members. Appointments cover roles such as Borough Secretary, Treasurer, Solicitor, Engineer, and members for the Police Commission, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Building Hearing Board, and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda also lists items for public comment, consent agenda items (including approval of December 2025 minutes and financial reports), reports from various departments, correspondence, and old/new business, which includes a Fire Department Lease Agreement update and the Cavallaro & Codichini Lot Improvement Subdivision.