Lawrence J. Lennon

The meeting addressed several rental requests, including the use of the Gym and Locker Rooms for a youth gathering, the use of Room 16 for collecting sales with proposed updates by the renter, and weekly use of deep fryers in the Locker Room pending Agriculture Department confirmation. Key discussions included ordering three hydrants at a cost of $12,115.95, coordinating the removal of Christmas lights, contacting a locksmith for new building keys, touring the Community Center, discussing an appropriations grant loan amount of $200,000, and approving an extension for tearing down an old beauty shop until July 1, 2026. The Council also approved Resolution 2026-01- Revision and Assessment, agreed on the loan amount for the appropriations grant, and approved necessary fund transfers between accounts.

Key discussions included addressing a citizen's request regarding landscaping boulders broken during snow plowing, with a motion passed for council to find or purchase replacement rocks in the spring. Maintenance reports detailed the installation of new meters, completion of sewer inspections, and ongoing road maintenance during the snow storm. The Engineer's report noted the next Water Committee Meeting date and a determination to revisit the installation of a furnace at the water plant in a year. The Council approved the adoption of Water and Sewer Standard Details, and to advertise for Well Cap bids. In Streets & Street Lights, approval was granted to purchase reflector flags for hydrants and for the Borough to repair a damaged cleanout after the weather breaks. The council also discussed pricing for patriotic lights for the Veterans park. New business involved approving the date for the Annual Easter Egg hunt and accepting the results of the 2025 Audit. The council entered an executive session to discuss legal issues.

The meeting commenced with a reorganization agenda, including the swearing-in of Council Member Joy McCluskey and the election/appointment of several key positions: Council President, Vice President, President Pro Tem, Vacancy Board Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, Solicitor, Engineers, Financial Institution, Open Records Officer, Auditor, and LEMC. During the regular order of business, the council addressed the maintenance report, noting action needed to clear large snow piles and ongoing repair of a water leak. The police department reported on an upcoming regional meeting and a fundraising event. In engineering matters, the council decided to reject bids for the Borough building roof replacement and re-advertise. Funds were approved for the purchase of three new hydrants. A less expensive option for a handheld meter reader was noted. Pay raises were approved under personnel. The Main Street Committee reported on market activity and building demolition. Discussions regarding EBADC storing belongings in the basement and Community Center rent increases were tabled. Approval was granted for several upcoming Locker Room and Gym rentals. The council tabled a request from EBADC concerning the placement of a business sign/directory at the new trail parking lot, requesting a sketch first. The beginning of the annual audit was scheduled for January 19th. Correspondence included a thank you letter and notification of a new Emergency Management Coordinator. Necessary fund transfers between accounts were approved, and legal issues were discussed during an executive session.

The meeting included an approval for Susan Buechele to temporarily substitute for Leann Needham. Key discussions involved addressing a citizen concern regarding an individual knocking on doors in the middle of the night, ordering bridge vault rebuild kits and a geyser pump for the sewer plant, and tabling the adoption of Water and Sewer Standard Details from LSSE. The council discussed feedback preferring the one-way traffic flow on Kellys Way to come up Bridge Street and out onto Kellys Way, and noted that American Flags and brackets have been ordered and delivered. Windstream was contacted regarding pole movement scheduled for early January 2026. The Main Street Committee will include a letter from the Veterans Banners Committee in the next bill. The Building committee noted a forthcoming visit from Senator Fetterman's office regarding a Federal Appropriations Grant, and repairs on roof leaks. The Willy Goat Playground quote for a toy and spring has been ordered. A new ordinance page was added to the EBB Boro Website. The council conducted an executive session to discuss legal issues and approved a necessary transfer of $10,000 from Special Sewer to Sewer funds.

The meeting began with a reorganization segment involving the swearing-in of three Council Members and the election/appointment of several key positions, including Council President, Vice President, President Pro Tem, Vacancy Board Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, Solicitor, Engineers, Financial Institution, Open Records Officer, Auditor, and LEMC representative. During the subsequent regular order of business, discussions covered the need for three new water hydrants, an update on the Sensus handheld meter reader replacement, and the re-submission of the Corrective Action Plan to the DEP. Building matters included a suggested monthly rental fee for EBADC storage, discussion on increasing rent for Community Center Customers, confirmation that UAA is vacating the building and settling its balance, and a proposal from EBADC to install a business sign/directory at the new trail parking lot, which requires Borough approval. Rental requests for the Locker Room and Gym were noted. New business included scheduling the audit with McGill Power Bell & Associates for January 19th. Necessary fund transfers included moving $12,000 from General to Payroll and $12,000 from Special Sewer to Sewer Systems.