John Egger

2025 and 2026 road and storm sewer improvements

About $103,000 in combined progress payments approved this meeting, plus the $68,859.25 salt building payment.

Revised Zoning Ordinance Timeline

Public Works Staffing Before Winter

Brings in state revenue for salting four state roadways over five years; exact amounts weren't stated.

Rental property registration ordinance

A third-party program carries a $3,000 annual fee, so the borough would need enough registered rentals to break even on whatever resident fee it sets — it's a cost offset, not a moneymaker.

Winter Salt Supply Strategy

Saves about $37,000 versus the rejected bid; filling the new barn by October 31 earns a $5/ton discount.

Repeat vehicle break-ins and firearm theft on Penn Street

Rising fire call volume and annual fund drive

A $52,000 state grant plus the usual $44,000 service grant will fund community fire-safety programming.

Three-municipality fire study

Restructured SHACOG dues keep total revenue flat while simplifying the formula; Act 152 grants could fund blight remediation projects.

Colwood Park improvements and LSA grant application

Even with a $1 million grant, the borough would likely fund only about a third of the full vision, phased over years.

Volunteer fire department funding and stipend program

Borough contributions to fire/EMS have jumped from $173,000 in 2018 to $687,000 in 2026, with funding decisions coming at mid-year budget review.

Salt storage building cost increase

Adds $38,100 to the roughly $570,000 project; repairs beat the ~$3 million replacement cost.

Switch from PlateSmart to Viper contract

Rescue from Penn Street-area house fire

Pool Water Line Repair

Repair costs are unknown until crews expose the broken line.

Municipal Building Walkway Improvements

$59,075 contract, with $20,000 covered by a federal CDBG grant funneled through the county.

Tri-community fire services regionalization

Each municipality would chip in $50,000, potentially toward a coordinator salary shared three ways in future years.

2027 budget deficit and EMS contribution

The general fund deficit stands near $1.3 million; EMS is seeking up to a 40% contribution increase.

Tri-Community Fire Study

The chosen fire service option could reshape how the borough funds fire protection.

Comprehensive plan update kickoff

Love Your Library Month and library strength

Donations in September will be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation, doubling donor impact.

Approval of agenda meeting minutes of September 8, 2026

Approval of regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2026

Partial payment No. 3 (final), $21,561.09 to A. Liberoni Inc. — 2025 roadway/storm sewer project

Partial payment No. 13 (final), $9,241.75 to Shiloh Industrial Contractors — Baldwin Swimming Pool improvements

Partial payment No. 4, $132,164.49 to Stone Mile Group LLC — salt storage building, Leland Center

Partial payment No. 1, $125,540.75 to All State Fence — police department fence improvements

Partial payment No. 2 (final), $115,589.60 to A. Liberoni Inc. — 2026 roadway/storm sewer project (liquid fuels)

Partial payment No. 2, $504,726.87 to A. Liberoni Inc. — 2026 roadway/storm sewer project (general funds)

Motion to add PlateSmart/Viper item to agenda (Sunshine Act)

Terminate PlateSmart agreement; enter agreement with Viper

Ten volunteer tax credits for fire department members, $2,365.42

Resolution 2026-10-16 — Pennsylvania state grant for DUI enforcement

Acceptance of treasurer's report for September 2026

Ratification of bills totaling $6,403,186.51

Approval of October blanket list (parks and recreation)

Wood Fence LLC lot consolidation plan

Motion to adjourn

Adjournment

Award Contract 25-SW-1: Municipal Building Walkway Improvements (CDBG Year 51)

Award 2026-2027 Rock Salt Secondary Supply Contract to Morton Salt

Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026

Approve the Agenda Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2026