Brian Neal

The meeting included reports from the Manager, Code Enforcement, Fire Chief, Ambulance, Police, Solicitor, and Secretary. A Heart & Soul update was provided. Tax reports were reviewed, including real estate tax, EIT, and LST. An Executive Session was held to discuss a legal matter regarding the STMP grant. A motion to provide EMS personnel with a tax reimbursement was not seconded and referred to the Wage, Tax, and Finance Committee. The agreement with the Western NY & PA Railroad was dropped from the agenda. The 2024 Financial Statements for various plans were accepted, and advertising of Ordinance 495 and Publication 93 regarding the Arnold Avenue Bridge was approved.

The meeting included updates on the Municipal Authority generator and discussions regarding a letter to State Representatives for flood-related grant efforts. The council reviewed reports from the Manager, Code Enforcement, Fire Chief, Ambulance, Police/Mayor, and Secretary. Tax reports were presented, and Lisa Hagberg provided a presentation on the STMP consultation proposal. New business included the potential for a bicycle repair station on the Square. The council adopted resolutions authorizing the Borough Manager and Council President as signers for the Arnold Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Reimbursement Grant and adopting the 2025 County Hazard Mitigation Plan. They also approved the Heart & Soul revised budget, advertising for a Public Works opening, the Kafferlin Strategies STMP consulting proposal, and the MOU for Bicycle Amenities on the Square. An executive session was held to discuss Collective Bargaining.

The council meeting included updates on the Municipal Authority generator, Heart and Soul process, and reports from the Fire Chief, Ambulance service, Police/Mayor, and Secretary. Tax reports were reviewed. Council members discussed opening an account with the Invest Program and decided against changing the Soliciting/Peddling license fees. A discussion was held on creating a tax rebate for Emergency Service personnel, but no action was taken. An account was established through the Invest Program for General Fund Reserve funds. The Flood Control Project was mentioned for future action.

The council discussed various reports, including those from the Manager, Code Enforcement, Fire Chief, Ambulance, Police/Mayor, and Secretary. Tax reports were reviewed, and public comments were heard regarding street maintenance. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter, after which the council decided to establish a policy for covering registration and lodging for council members and the Mayor attending in-state training, gather more information on the Invest program, and participate in the Summer Work Experience Program. Additionally, a salary increase was approved for the Secretary/Treasurer. The future action items include the Flood Control Project.

The meeting included reports from the borough engineer, manager, code enforcement, fire chief, ambulance service, police, and solicitor. Financial reports covered real estate, EIT (year-to-date January 2025: $11,566), and LST (year-to-date January 2025: $2,031). An executive session was held to discuss a legal matter. The council accepted the Audit Representation Letter from Calliari, Meholick & Co. and noted the Flood Control Project as a future action item.