Kimberley Finnerty

The Uniontown City Council meeting addressed several key areas, including a discussion about a resolution related to tourism money and the potential acquisition of equipment for trail patrols and special events at no cost to the city. The council also received the treasurer's report for December 2024, accepted the minutes from the December 19th, 2024 meeting, and approved payment of invoices for services and products procured for the city. Additional discussions covered grant funding for a new side-by-side vehicle for the police department, the appointment of a full-time clerk, and an agreement with McClure and Wolf for auditing services. Department reports were presented by code enforcement, the police chief, public works, engineering, and the fire department, covering topics such as citations, calls for service, sewage collection, and fire incidents. The council also discussed strategies for collecting overdue trash bills and code enforcement actions.

The meeting included discussions on Bailey Park renovations, police retention bonuses, hiring new officers, and promoting patrolman Curtis De Four to Corporal. There were talks about garage door repairs, weed killer usage, and part-time help for the sewage department. The council also discussed reorganizing the Parks and Recs Board, city cleanup efforts, sign replacements, and a back-to-school event. Additionally, the council addressed crosswalk painting, renaming Free Wright Avenue, waiving parking fees for events, hiring a part-time worker for public works, and approving bids for paving city streets and purchasing garage doors.

The Uniontown City Council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The council approved the 2020 audit report, accepted the resignation of the city controller, and appointed a new controller. They also received the treasurer's report and directed payment of invoices. A resolution was passed to address losses of city funds and protect city funds in the treasurer's office, including censure of the City Treasurer and reassigning duties. Additionally, the council adopted a bill related to the vacation of a portion of Pro Avenue.

The council meeting included discussions and approvals on various topics. A presentation was given regarding the Safe and Sound event. The council approved the treasurer's report for July 2025, accepted the minutes of the July 3rd, 2025 regular council meeting, and approved payments for invoices for services rendered and products procured in July and August 2025. A sewage customer refund was approved, and Shereice Curry was hired as a full-time public safety aid. The council ratified approval of a subdivision land development plan for City Mission, approved the purchase of tires for a Dodge truck, and introduced bills related to right-of-way acquisition for the Jefferson Street Bridge Project and vacating a portion of an unnamed alley. The blight remediation plan was approved, vehicles were authorized to be salvaged, and inflatables were approved for rental for a parks and recreation event. The resignation of John McHune from the Uniontown Planning Commission was accepted, and Rosemary Christopher was appointed to fill the vacancy. The resignation of Detective Jamie Holland was accepted, and compensated absences for Janie Holland were approved. Susan Smith was approved to be hired as a full-time license clerk. The submission of local share grants for church street parking garage renovations and reconstruction of sidewalks at Story Square were authorized. The resignation of Pamela Moore from the Uniontown Business District Authority was approved, and a motion to appoint to fill the vacancy was tabled. The council approved the back to school event hosted by Philip Mo Mosley, the Safe and Sound event sponsored by Harmony and Faith Foundation, the Light the Night for Recovery event hosted by Genesis House, a community fitness class hosted by the Uniontown YMCA, and the Faith and Blue event sponsored by local clergy groups. The new code enforcement officer introduced herself and her plans for patrolling and cleaning up the city.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various city projects and initiatives. Topics covered included the Founders Day event, the annual 5K run, the Grand Street program, and the recreation program. Updates were provided on the Sheepskin Trail, the Farmers Market, and the upcoming hoops and scoop event. The council also discussed the replacement of the damaged awning at Story Square. Additionally, the council addressed agenda items related to the treasurer's report, approval of minutes, payment of invoices, registration of abandoned real property, garbage collection, the North Gallatin Avenue Bridge Project, and a draft consent order. The recreation board's request for an exemption waiver to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages at the farmers market was discussed, as well as the Uniontown School District's boosters operating at Grant Street Park. Further discussions covered the Jefferson Street Bridge Project, the Dunlap sewer project, a flag football league, the purchase of tires for a GMC vehicle, additional costs for Grant Street summer league basketball t-shirts, the ior program software, National Night Out, and a street alley closure. The Redevelopment Authority provided updates on the ior program, cdbg meetings, demolition of structures, code enforcement, uniform relocation assistance, the Grant Street improvements bid opening, the State Theater project, One Voice One Community, and existing owner-occupied housing rehabilitation.