Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 11, 2025 – 7:00 PM

I. Council – Call to Order President Moon
II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Moon
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
IV. Announcements President Moon
An executive session was conducted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Gettysburg immediately following the adjournment of its monthly work session
public meeting held on July 28, 2025 consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section
708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council immediately following
the adjournment of this evening’s monthly general business public meeting consistent
with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following
purposes: (1) to provide updated information and to discuss matters involving the
employment and appointment of current or prospective Borough employees, the
terms and conditions of employment, and the evaluation of performance of current
Borough employees; and (2) to review and discuss matters of Borough business which,
if conducted in public, could lead to the disclosure of information or confidentiality
protected by law.
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the August 11, 2025 agenda as presented.
Upcoming Meetings/Dates of Note:
 Monday, August 25, 2025 6:30 PM CDBG Public Hearing #2
 Monday, August 25, 2025 7:00 PM Council Work Session
 Monday, September 8, 2025 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
 Monday, September 22, 2025 7:00 PM Council Work Session
 Monday, October 13, 2025 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
2026 Budget Proposal Presentation
 Monday, October 20, 2025 7:00 PM 2026 Budget Work Session
 Monday, October 27, 2025 7:00 PM Council Work Session
2026 Budget Work Session
 Monday, November 3, 2025 7:00 PM 2026 Budget Work Session
 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 7:00 PM 2026 Budget Work Session (if needed)
 Monday, November 10, 2025 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
Vote to Advertise 2026 Draft Budget
 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2026 Draft Budget Posted for Public Review
 Monday, November 24, 2025 7:00 PM Council Work Session
 Monday, December 8, 2025 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
2026 Budget Adoption
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 14, 2025; and to
approve the minutes of the CDBG Public Hearing #1 and the Council Work Session,
each held on July 28, 2025, as presented.
VI. Special Presentation
None
VII. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VIII. Current and Old Business
A. Planning Department
1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement
a. Departmental Report John Whitmore
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to enact an ordinance, amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of
the Borough of Gettysburg, by adding a new Part 3 for the purposes of promulgating
and implementing code enforcement provisions and regulations relative to the
enforcement of certain quality of life codes and ordinances of the Borough of
Gettysburg.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. HARB Administratively Approved COAs
(For Informational Purposes)
 COA-250050 MINOR PROJECT: 153 N. Stratton Street – Steve Walters for
the installation of a new EPDM rubber membrane roofing system;
 COA-250049 MINOR PROJECT: 26 Breckenridge Street – Robin Bennett
for the exterior painting of structure;
 COA-250052 MINOR PROJECT: 427 Baltimore Street – Eric Maitland for
the replacement of a shingle-to-shingle roof;
 COA-250031 MINOR PROJECT: 95 Steinwehr Avenue – Jacqueline White
for the relocation of the main dwelling at 95 Steinwehr Avenue to 99 Steinwehr
Avenue along Washington Street;
 COA-250054 MINOR PROJECT: 49 Chambersburg Street – GAR SPAR
LLC for the replacement of the rubber roof membrane;
 COA-250053 MINOR PROJECT: 26 N. Fourth Street – Paul English for the
replacement of the rubber roof membrane;
 COA-250055 MINOR PROJECT: 106 E. Middle Street – Leigh Ann Gamble
for the painting of exterior shutters;
 COA-250057 MINOR PROJECT: 208 Chambersburg Street – Gettysburg
Cares Inc. for the replacement with “in-kind” materials for the shingle-to-shingle
roof, rubber roof membranes, and window glazing materials;
 COA-250038 MINOR PROJECT: 16 Baltimore Street – LLMJ Partners for
the installation of a rubber roof membrane system;
 COA-250040 MINOR PROJECT: 395 Buford Avenue – Randolph Smith
LLC for the performance of masonry work and repointing of brick;
 COA-250047 MINOR PROJECT: 106 E. Middle Street – Leigh Ann Gamble
for the painting of the porch and decking repairing as needed
c. HARB Motions Needing Council Action
The Council will consider individually the following motions to accept the
recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board
(HARB) following its review of Certificate of Appropriateness project applications
presented to the Board at its July 16, 2025 meeting:
 Motion to accept the HARB Consent Agenda recommendation for COA-250048
MAJOR PROJECT: 136 W. High Street – Christopher Garpstas for the
installation of wrought iron classic style railings to the front and rear entrance
 Motion to accept the HARB Consent Agenda recommendation for COA-250059
MAJOR PROJECT: 227 Baltimore Street – Amy Mozuch-Dell for the replacement
of rear vinyl porch windows with screens and the replacement of the existing six-foot
rear fence with a new metal fence
 Motion to accept the HARB Consent Agenda recommendation for COA-250060
MAJOR PROJECT: 227 Baltimore Street – Amy Mozuch-Dell for the repair and
repainting of trim doors, soffit, and fascia; repointing of brick and replacement of Dutch
Lap siding; and the repair and extension of the eave of the rear porch; and the
replacement of the metal roof, gutters and downspouts
 Motion to accept the HARB Consent Agenda recommendation for COA-250046
MAJOR PROJECT: 606 York Street – Trone Family Trust for the installation of
two awnings: one located at the front entrance and one located on the western side of
the building
 Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250038 MAJOR
PROJECT: 340 Baltimore Street – Borough of Gettysburg, Charles R. Gable for
the new construction of a Welcome Center as it relates to the presented drawings and
that any significant changes to the exterior design elements be brought back to the
Board for review
 Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250056 MAJOR
PROJECT: 99 Steinwehr Avenue – Jacqueline White for the demolition of a rear
nondescript CMU block garage
 Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250062 MAJOR
PROJECT: 95 Steinwehr Avenue – Jacqueline White for the installation of
monuments to house documents as appropriate in a park in the Historic District
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
2. Motions Needing Council Action

A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purpose
of designating certain areas at the northern portion of Hillcrest Place, near its
intersection with Locust Avenue, on both the eastern and western sides of such public
street, as residential parking permit street areas for inclusion in the Borough’s
Residential Parking Permit System, as regulated pursuant to Chapter 15, Part 10 of
the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to proceed with the preparation of a proposed
ordinance for the purposes of making and incorporating comprehensive revisions,
modifications and amendments to the Borough regulations relative to Motor Vehicles
and Traffic, as set forth in Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of
Gettysburg.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
 Discussion on replacement of rooftop HVAC
system for Borough Building
o $127,932 30-ton AC/gas heat roof top unit
o $73,494 InnoTech Controls
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to approve Application for Payment #1 to Arch Masonry Inc., in the amount
of $41,556.80, for the Racehorse Alley Parking Garage Maintenance 2025 project, as
recommended by the Borough Engineer.
A motion to award the base bid items only for the FY 2023 Curb Ramp Replacements
Project to the lowest qualified, responsive and responsible bidder, Kinsley
Construction, at their bid of $151,325.00
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Sgt Christopher Evans
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to ratify the temporary appointment by Mayor Rita Frealing of Master Patrol
Officer William Orth, as an acting Sergeant, and the Mayor’s delegation of certain
police force supervisory duties to Officer Orth, effective on July 14, 2025, relative to
the day-to-day operations of the Gettysburg Borough Police Department.
A motion to authorize the Borough to enter into an agreement for consulting services
with David Steffan to serve as an interim administrative consultant for the provision
of administrative oversight, leadership and guidance to the Gettysburg Borough
Police Department. Mr. Steffan shall be compensated at the rate of $55.00 per hour
for the performance of such consulting services consistent with the terms of the
agreement.
F. Office of the Manager/Treasurer
1. Borough Secretary’s Report Sara L. Stull
2. Borough Manager’s Report Charles R. Gable
3. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls for the month as presented.
A motion to authorize Rita C. Frealing, Gettysburg Borough Mayor, to represent the
Borough of Gettysburg as a voting delegate and Resolutions Committee appointee at
the 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit to be held in October 2025.
IX. Reports
A. Liaison Reports
1. MSG Jill Sellers
Main Street Gettysburg
2. GARA Chad-Alan Carr
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority
3. GMA Christopher Berger
Gettysburg Municipal Authority
4. SAHGB Judith Butterfield
Steinwehr Avenue Heart of Gettysburg Battlefield
5. ACBA Mayor Frealing
Adams County Boroughs Association
6. ACCOG Judith Butterfield
Adams County Council of Governments
7. HABPI Patricia Lawson
Health Adams Bicycle Pedestrian, Inc.
8. ACTPO Judith Butterfield
Adams County Transportation Planning Organization
9. Trail Feasibility Study Christopher Berger
B. Other Reports
1. Recycling Report Judith Butterfield
2. Gettysburg Fire Department Report
3. Adams County EMS Report
X. Elected Official’s Comments
A. Mayor Rita Frealing
B. Peter Bales
C. Alisha Sanders
D. Chris Berger
E. Patricia Lawson
F. Chad-Alan Carr
G. Vice President Judith Butterfield
H. President Matthew Moon
XI. Public Comment
XII. Adjournment
XIII. Executive Session