Michael J. Ciach

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the motion to hire three part-time Police Officers, followed by the swearing-in ceremony for two of them, Robert Mullarkey and Nicholas Smiley. The council ratified the payment of General Fund bills, Auburn Village bills, and PLGIT Procurement Credit Card purchases for December 2025. A motion was passed to approve the release of Escrow Funds for fire-damaged property at 111 9th Street. Additionally, Ordinance No. 1 of 2026, fixing the tax levy and trash fee for 2026, was adopted, alongside Resolution No. 1 of 2026 (Appointments) and Resolution No. 2 of 2026 (Compensations). Reports covered ongoing progress for Buildings & Grounds, Treasurer, and Community Affairs, which detailed upcoming events such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Senior Citizen Coffee Club. The Engineer reported on the 2026 Street Resurfacing project and the status of various grant awards, including the recently received 2025 DCNR C2P2 Grant.

The Upland Borough Council convened for a regular meeting, addressing various reports and financial matters. Key discussions included updates from Auburn Village, Public Safety, Buildings & Grounds, Finance & Insurance, Ordinances & Resolutions, Research & Development, Streets & Equipment, and Community Affairs. The council ratified payments for General Fund and Auburn Village bills, as well as the PLGIT Procurement credit card statement. They also approved the return of the insurance fund for a fire property and conducted the first reading of the proposed 2026 budgets for the General Fund and Auburn Village. Additionally, motions were passed to authorize advertising the 2026 CDBG public hearing and council meeting dates, approve the 2026 holiday schedule, and purchase candy canes for the Fire Company/Santa.

The Upland Borough Council meeting included discussions and reports from various departments, including Auburn Village, Public Safety, Buildings & Grounds, Finance & Insurance, Ordinances & Resolutions, Research & Development, Streets & Equipment, and Community Affairs. Key actions involved ratifying payments for General Fund and Auburn Village bills, as well as the PLGIT Procurement credit card statement. The council also passed and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to ordinances related to certificates of occupancy/rental licenses and fire prevention codes, and resolutions for a Main Street Matters Program grant, eliminating police officers' contributions to the police pension plan for 2026, updating the comprehensive fee schedule, and applying for an LSA grant to renovate MacQueen Hall. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a protest at Crozer Hospital and concerns about healthcare services in the borough.

The Upland Borough Council held a regular meeting where they discussed various reports, including the Treasurer's Report, Auburn Village Report, Public Safety Report, Buildings & Grounds Report, Finance & Insurance Report, Ordinances & Resolutions Report, Research & Development, Streets & Equipment, Community Affairs, Use & Occupancy Report, Mayor's Report, Engineer's Report, and Future Projects. The council ratified payments for General Fund bills, Auburn Village bills, and the PLGIT Procurement Credit Card Statement. They also accepted the 2024 Annual DCED Audit and approved the Borough Manager to advertise the 2024 DCED Concise Statement. Additionally, the council adopted ordinances related to amusement and gaming devices, as well as dumpsters and portable storage containers. Community events were discussed, and the council approved the Fire Company's use of the Pavilion and the cancellation of the second meeting of the month.

The meeting addressed the enforcement of the Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Code regarding motor scooters/motor bikes. Council also discussed and approved a new reporting program for the Police Department, InfoShare RMS. Additionally, the council ratified Resolution 14 of 2025 for a Multimodal Transportation Grant Application, approved Resolution 15 of 2025 and Resolution 16 of 2025 regarding MMO Approval for 2026 for the Police Pension Plan and the Non-Uniform Pension Plan, respectively. Further approvals included Resolution 17 of 2025 for the Borough Manager to sign the Revised PennDot Roads Agreement, Resolution 18 of 2025 for the Borough Manager to advertise necessary ordinances, Resolution 19 of 2025 for a Main Street Matters Program Grant application, and Resolution 20 of 2025 for a loan application to offset revenue deficits due to the closure of Crozer Hospital. The council also approved the Manager to advertise Ordinance 8 of 2025, adding Chapter 46 for Amusement and Gaming Devices.