Beth Bowman

Key discussions focused on a county-wide survey intended to identify service usage priorities, which was available from July 13th to August 13th, 2021. The announcement of the York County Open Space and Land Preservation Grant Program, open until September 30th, was made, noting significant acreage preserved in the initial year. The agenda included the approval of multiple consent items (A through G). Business decisions involved approving several Letters of Agreement for DUI education and treatment services for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. A contract agreement for distributing federal commodities with the York County Food Bank was approved, alongside several contracts managed by the Area Agency on Aging and Human Services Department for various services, including senior center administration and emergency shelter services. Bid awards were approved for baked goods and dairy products for the York County Prison, maintenance services for the public safety radio system, and a feasibility study for relocating central booking. Additionally, the Board approved an agricultural conservation easement purchase and the purchase of replacement IT equipment for the Drug and Alcohol Department. Finally, resolutions related to updating Community Development Block Grant activities, seeking multimodal transportation funding for bridge removal/rehab, and designating the Cultural Alliance of York County as a United Arts Fund local agency were passed. The meeting concluded with the approval of two separate weekly check registers.

The meeting addressed several key cases requiring board review. The first case concerned the renovation of a building at 1 South George Street, specifically discussing the removal and preservation of deteriorated historic ballastrades surrounding underground comfort stations in the southeast quadrant of Continental Square. The goal was to strengthen the area for public events and seal the comfort stations with metal hatches for city access. The second case involved potential facade changes for a former printing building at 323 West Mason Avenue, including replacing a damaged passenger door with a commercial steel door and addressing garage doors, with considerations for future gas service placement. The third case involved the St. Mary's Downtown York regarding window replacement for their various buildings (office, rectory, church, school), with discussions focusing on the material compromise between historic appearance (full-size rounded tops) and cost (using composite or vinyl, or accepting squared tops).

The event was the 2012 Minority and Women Owned Business Luncheon, hosted by Mayor C Kim Bracy, focused on growing diverse businesses in the City of York. Key discussion points included the keynote speaker, Melinda Emerson (Small Biz Lady), sharing her entrepreneurial story and a system for transitioning from employment to business ownership, emphasizing the importance of good business execution over good ideas. City officials highlighted investments in small business support, including farmers markets, a commercial shared kitchen (Nutracore Northeast), a restaurant revolving loan program, small business education via the York Business Academy, and collaboration with Community First Fund for small business investment. The theme underscored York's historical foundation in small businesses and the city's commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant economy.

The document details the live broadcast of the YAIAA Girls Semi-Finals basketball games from the York County Tech Field House. The first game featured East York versus Bermuda Springs, and the second game featured Dallastown versus Delone Catholic. The discussion covered the venue's atmosphere, which was compared to a college gymnasium, the schedule for the remainder of the county championships (boys' semi-finals and final championship games), and acknowledgments of sponsors for covering the games. Commentary during the first game included player introductions, score updates, and discussions on team discipline and offensive rhythms. A key event noted was Brianna Grimm hitting 1000 career points. The first quarter ended with Eastern York leading Bermuda Springs 18 to 7.

The meeting served as a reorganization meeting where Certificates of Election were verified, and new Council members Betsy Buckingham and Ryan Supler were sworn into office. Key legislative actions included the election of Edquina Washington as Council President and Betsy Buckingham as Council Vice President via resolution. Council also established its seating order and voting order through formal resolutions. The legislative agenda involved the interim adoption of the 2024-2025 Rules of Council and referral of the 2026-2027 Rules and Council liaison assignments to a subsequent committee meeting for review. A public hearing was held concerning Bill No. 34, which proposes amendments to the City of York's Zoning Ordinance to clarify definitions for 'Family,' 'single housekeeping unit,' and the regulation of Rooming Houses. Following public testimony, Council proceeded to the final passage of Bill No. 34, which passed, clarifying zoning regulations prospectively.