William Lightner

The board discussed a variety of operational and infrastructure agenda items, including a presentation from the Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service and the adoption of the Blair County Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Plan. Key financial actions included payments for the Rolling Hills and Old Town Village sewer projects, approval of maintenance services for the township garage, and procurement of maintenance supplies. The board also reviewed the purchase and upfitting of a new vehicle, updates on various subdivision and land development projects, management of stormwater complaints, progress on the Sylvan Heights Drive sewer extension, and the approval of a drainage plan for Old Town Village.

The board approved a reimbursement request for the Rolling Hills and Old Town Village Sewer Replacement Project and authorized grant applications for the Memorial Park Improvement Project. A resolution to regulate public comment and meeting recordings was adopted. Discussions included road beautification efforts, the status of various subdivision and land development plans, and the successful resolution of outstanding stormwater complaints. The board authorized an agreement for the Sylvan Heights Drive Sewer Extension Phase II and noted the withdrawal of a permit application for the West Loop Road culvert repair. Administrative updates covered banking arrangements, the development of an ADA-compliant website, the introduction of new staff, and ongoing efforts to resolve a local issue involving ducks on private property.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on ambulance service updates and the approval of a PennVest reimbursement payment for the Rolling Hills and Old Town Village Sewer Replacement Project. Bids are to be opened and reviewed for stone materials, salt, paving, and line painting. The board will consider the purchase of a crawler inspection camera system. Various subdivision and land development matters are to be addressed, including planning waivers and sewer extensions. Additionally, the agenda covers stormwater complaints, a sewer extension project update for Sylvan Heights Drive, endwall replacement planning, and reports from department heads.

The workshop meeting addressed several significant items. A proclamation recognizing a generous donation to the Memorial Park Improvement Project Phase II was tabled. The board rescinded the approval for the Barger and Henry Side Lot Addition and unanimously appointed Todd McKee to the vacant 2-year Board of Elected Auditors position. Signers were appointed for all township accounts. Contracts were approved for a dumpster service and the purchase of a vacant lot in Linds Crossing. The board accepted the low bid from Guyer Brothers Excavating, Inc. for the Sylvan Heights Drive Sewer Extension Phase 11 project. Discussions included the status of the Martin Subdivision sketch plan, and the authorization for document submission to DEP for the West Loop Culvert Repair. Department updates covered road work performance, submission of grant applications for the Park Project targeting a 2027 construction start, the purchase of a new office laptop, and a follow-up meeting scheduled regarding the Logan Blvd Tree Project. The Zoning Officer provided an update on the expired compliance deadline for the Bryan Hummel duck issue.

Key discussions included an update on HALAS calls and the upcoming membership drive. Concerns were raised by a resident regarding increased testing requirements from the DEP for subdivisions greater than 1 acre. The Board approved a contract for Yingling Tree Service to remove a tree from Hickory Hill. Under subdivision and land developments, updates were provided on Canoe Creek State Park review, Winsome Farms status, Glass Bagging permit amendments, Perry's Orchard paperwork, Sylvan Heights Drive Sewer Extension bidding schedule, and filing of the West Loop Culvert Repair DEP General Permit. The Board unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the submission of the Biltz Small Flow Treatment System planning module. Manager Fownes reported on the LSA grant application, Blair Planning hours, and plans to discuss making rental houses the owner's responsibility in January. The Road Foreman reported on leaf collection completion and winter preparations. The Sewer Inspector noted the Rolling Hills sewer project punch list items and a recent camera repair. The Zoning Officer reported on coded permits and noted an upcoming executive session regarding a "duck issue" complaint.