Claudine M. Falger

The Lilly Borough Council adopted the 2023 Borough budget, imposed a per capita tax, a local services tax, and a real estate tax. The council also addressed the formation of a regional police commission and appointed members to both the Regional Police Development Committee and the Regional Police Commission. Additionally, a Letter of Intent was approved to request technical assistance for regional police consolidation.

The meeting included the approval of minutes from the June meeting, an engineer's report on drawings received and to be added to GIS, and a treasurer's report. Delinquent accounts were reviewed, and the monthly allocation was noted to increase. Bills were approved for payment. Old business included discussion of the Jim Jones property and a decision to send a letter regarding demolition.

The meeting included discussions on the submission of a DCED Multimodal Transportation Grant for roadway and sidewalk improvements, and the availability of other grants from PennDOT and DCNR. An ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the borough was reviewed, with a decision to remove a section and revise it for later adoption. The treasurer's report was presented, bills were approved for payment, and updates were provided on street maintenance and the search for a tenant for the clinic building. A decision was made to make Hickory Alley a one-way street, and the solicitor was tasked with reviewing maps and land related to a walking trail expansion project. Finally, the need for new hires to complete applications was noted.

The meeting included discussion and approval of easements for right-of-way on Colonial Drive and Farmers Turnpike. Reports covered the Blueberry/Farmers Turnpike/Park Road waterline project, leak detection, a water distribution study, and GIS mapping. The treasurer's report and water usage for June were reviewed. A shared facilities agreement for a new historical/library building was discussed and approved. Bills were reviewed and approved.