Jeff, Ray and Corey talk with Gettysburg Warriors Baseball Head Coach, Eric Ketterman!
Interview with Gettysburg Baseball Coach – Eric Ketterman
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 6/17/2024
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. May 20, 2024, Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business
A. SLD-230001 0 Hanover Street
B. SLD-230003 Library Subdivision at Lutheran Seminary
C. SLD-240001 / Gettys Golf LLC / 533 Steinwehr Avenue
6. New Business
A. 2023-2024 Rezoning Effort
Discussion regarding the initial revised draft of Chapter 27 Zoning, of the
Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg / Gettysburg Zoning Ordinance, the
proposed public outreach scheduled, public comment and review sequence for
adoption, and an overview of the draft revised Zoning Map.
B. SLD-240002 / Spectra Kote / 301 East Water Street
The item is postponed as the Borough is awaiting comments from the Adams
County Office of Planning and Development. The Planning Commission cannot act
on this application until the July 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
7. Announcements
A. Next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, at
7:00 p.m.
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10.Adjourn
Open House – Gettysburg Community Theatre
In this special episode of Open House, Guest Host Elida Murray from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center talks about the Gettysburg Community Theatre. Hear from the Executive Director of the Theatre, Chad-Alan Carr along with two volunteers, Kelli and Ella Scott! Learn all about the Theatre and what they do to help our kids have a safe place to express themselves, as well as a special performance by Ella Scott!
To learn more about the Gettysburg Community Theatre visit: gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
Open House – Collaborating for Youth
In this special episode of Open House, guest host Elida Murray from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, talks about Collaborating For Youth. (CFY). She talks with Lyric Gallagher, the CFY Youth Coalition Coordinator along with two Youth Coalition Co-chairs: Ashley Rodriguez and Maia Niedererr. Learn all about the CFY and what they do in Adams County to help our Youth in many different ways.
Open House – Head Start
In this special episode of Open House, Guest Host Elida Murray from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, talks about the Head Start program. She talks with Jennifer Showers who is the Executive Director of Head Start, along with Amy Geesey, a Head Start Teacher, and Kate Parichuk, a Head Start parent. Learn all about the Head Start program, and how it can help get your kids ready for school!
McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 06/12/2024
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday June 12, 2024, at 7pm
Borough Council: Mayor & Staff:
Robert Niedererr, Catherine Hagerman (Mayor), Joseph VonSas, Luke Gibson (Solicitor), Timothy Klunk, Jessica Freiert (Manager Secretary), Kim Wagner, Keith Lewter, Thomas Snyder, Stephen Pascoe.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation
4. Attendance Roll Call
5. Approval of May 8th Meeting Minutes
6. Announcement/Communications
a. Police/Mayor Report
7. Public Comment Period
8. New Business
a. Approval of Conditional Use Application for 363 North Street
b. Update Office Hours
c. Resolution 2024-08 Filling Vacancies on the Zoning Hearing Board
d. Motion to Appoint Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor
e. Approval of Expenditures
9. Call for motion to Adjourn
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 06/11/2024
1. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be recognized in the Order of their listing on the Appearance
Sheet and are asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if
applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
3. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Chapter 18 Revision Proposing to require Sump Pump Inspection prior to transfer of Property.
FOR ADVERTISEMENT
4. Mayor’s Report – R. Harris
a. Police Report
b. Around Town
c. Upcoming Events & Meetings of Interest
d. In Requiem
5. Fire/EMS/EMA Report
6. Committee Reports
a. New Community Park Ad Hoc Committee
b. Nature Trail Ad Hoc Committee
c. 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee
7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager
a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2024
b. Personnel Update
c. Lake May Maintenance Issue
8. Unfinished Business
a. Grant Funding Updates
b. Effluent Meters
c. Sale of Borough Lots
d. Lot Trade Request
9. New Business
10. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be asked to stand up and give their name, address, and
organization they represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per
individual.
11. Adjournment
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 06/10/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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 of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was
conducted immediately following the adjournment of the May 28, 2024 monthly work
session of the Borough Council consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5)
of the Sunshine Act.
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the June 10, 2024 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Public Hearing on April 8, 2024, Council
Meeting on May 13, 2024 and the Council Work Session on May 28, 2024 as
presented.
VI. Special Presentation
2023 Audit Presentation Jennifer CruverKibi, CPA
MaherDuessel
VII. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VIII. Current and Old Business
A. Planning Department
1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement John Whitmore
a. Departmental Report
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review on May 15, 2024 and to
approve the grant of Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as
presented: COA-240025 MAJOR PROJECT: 128 Chambersburg Street – Gettyspace
LLC for the rear renovation to include the replacement of the siding, the installation
of double doors on the first floor rear with two windows above on the second floor
rear, the addition of a second-story deck with a new door, steps and rear landing, and
a concrete pad as submitted in the application dated April 24, 2024; COA-240014
MAJOR PROJECT: 444 Baltimore Street-The Welty House – Lance Zaal for the rear
shed project to include a stick built paintable shed structure with four-lite windows,
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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double doors facing Baltimore Street, and placed on a cement slab as presented in the
application dated February 26, 2024 (revised April 23, 2024); COA-240028 MAJOR
PROJECT: 533 Steinwehr Avenue – Gettysgolf LLC for the construction of a ninehole min-golf course that would include public ADA restrooms, and employee
clubhouse, and a rear parking lot with downward screened lighting as submitted in
the application dated April 24, 2024; COA-240030 MAJOR PROJECT: 443 York
Street – Kevin McCready, The Cafe for the proposed façade renovation changes to
the front of the structure to include modifying the entrance doors, adding an ADA
ramp to a screened patio area in order to change part of an existing garage to a café
as submitted in the application dated April 29, 2024.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2(B):
Funding Commitments:
o CDBG $261,584
o DCNR (C2P2) $200,000
o HABPI $149,000
o GBSWA $230,000
o GMA $225,000
o Gettysburg Borough $273,500
$1,339,084
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Gettysburg
Municipal Authority (GMA), the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
(GBSWA), and the Gettysburg Borough, for the construction of the N. Washington
St. water and storm piping associated with the development of the Gettysburg Inner
Loop Phase B2 project, contingent on approval by the GMA and the GBSWA.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the resignation from employment of Joshua Chilcote, a trainee as
an entry-level patrol officer with the Gettysburg Borough Police Department, and to
authorize and ratify entry into a memorandum of agreement memorializing the terms
and conditions of the resignation and termination of employment of Officer Chilcote.
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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 a budget modification for fiscal year 2024 for the transfer of
the aggregate amount of $32,570.00, comprised of the transfer of $22,799.00 from line
item 01-410-112 and the transfer of $9,771.00 from line item 01-430-112 to the
following line items in the following amounts, as specified: 1) the amount of $1,322.00
to line item 01-401-192; 2) the amount of $315.00 to line item 01-401-193; 3) the
amount of $9,000.00 to line item 01-401-196; 4) the amount of $75.00 to line item 01-
401-198; 5) the amount of $191.00 to line item 01-401-199; and 6) the amount of
$21,667.00 to line item 01-401-114.
A motion to authorize the preparation by the solicitor of a proposed resolution of the
Borough Council for consideration of subsequent adoption for the purposes of
authorizing and ratifying the electronic or online payment and receipt of certain
Borough fees and costs previously authorized by either ordinance or resolution of the
Council.
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
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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
Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority Meeting – 06/10/2024
GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY
(GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING
I. GBSWA – Call to Order Chair Malewicki
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks Chair Malewicki
III. Announcements Chair Malewicki
IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business Chair Malewicki
A motion to approve the agenda as presented.
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented.
A motion to approve the April 8, 2024 GBSWA business meeting
minutes.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VI. Special Presentation
2023 Audit Presentation Jennifer CruverKibi, CPA
MaherDuessel
Borough of Gettysburg
Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
Borough of Gettysburg
GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
Monday – June 10, 2024 5:30 PM
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VII. Current Business
A. Financial Updates
• Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2024) Gable
i. Bank Accounts
• Payments Received (2023 Billing) English
• Liens Filed (2023 Billing Cycle) Boyer
VIII. Old Business
A. Engineer Updates Clabaugh
B. Stevens Run Clean-Out Update Harbaugh
C. Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2(B) Funding Gable
• Funding Commitments:
o CDBG $261,584
o DCNR (C2P2) $200,000
o HABPI $149,000
o GBSWA $230,000
o GMA $225,000
o Gettysburg Borough $273,500
$1,339,084
A motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Construction
Work on Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2(B) between the Gettysburg
Municipal Authority, The Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority, and
the Borough of Gettysburg, pertaining to the reimbursement by the
Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority of construction expenses
associated with stormwater components of the project, with such approval
of the Memorandum of Understanding being contingent upon the separate
approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by the other parties thereto.
IX. New Business
A. Status of 2024 Billing – Issued July 1, 2024 English
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment
Open House – 4-H
In this episode of Open House, Guest Host Elida Murrary from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, brings in some people of Adams County 4-H.
Alexis Lansford, a 4-H educator and Penn State Extension Educator, talks about what all 4-H has to offer for us, and our Youth. Joining her are two
4-H Youths, Casey Zirk & Makayla Keller, who talk about their experince with the 4-H programs.
Naturalization Ceremony at Eisenhower NHS – 6/6/2024
Join National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff to welcome new citizens at General and Mrs. Eisenhower’s Gettysburg home. This ceremony will feature keynote remarks from retired Air Force 3-star general Christopher Burne, whose father participated in the Normandy campaign as a member of the Mighty 8th Air Force. The Gettysburg Choral Society and Junior ROTC cadets from Gettysburg High School will also take part in the commemoration, along with additional remarks from NPS staff. Visitors interested in attending the ceremony are asked to bring a lawn chair with them, as seating may be limited.
This ceremony is part of Eisenhower National Historic Site’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. More info here at the National Park Service’s site here.
Live Stream and Recording sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation
Open House – Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
In this episode, Ray talks with Sarah Messer, who is the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce’s President. She talks about the many ways the Chamber helps to improve our community, and the events they hold. To become a member or to learn even more about the Chamber visit: hanoverchamber.com
Two Cool Dudes – Mental Health Awareness Day at the Markets
The Two Cool Dudes Podcast had a chance to interview several people at the Mental Health Awareness Day at the Markets. Mental Health Awareness Day took place on May 11th, 2024 at the Adams County Farmers Market.
Watch and listen below as they cover a wide range of organizations around Adams County who are integral to bringing mental health to our community.
Waldo’s & Company:
YWCA:
Innovo Detox:
Healthy Adams County:
Adams County Empowerment Center:
Al-Anon:
PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs:
Gettysburg Gun Sense:
“To The Rescue Starts With You!” Emergency Preparedness Event 2024
This event was held on May 14th, at the Gettysburg Fire Hall. Through this community event, Destination Gettysburg aims to create engagement and support between businesses, front-line workers and our local law enforcement, fire department, emergency responders and the National Park Service.
Littlestown Memorial Day Parade 2024
Sponsored by Ocker Snyder Post 321- American Legion
May 30th 2024
Majestic Theater’s 2024-2025 Season Kicks Off August 9
Gettysburg, PA (May 31, 2024) – Musical tributes and dazzling physical feats will fill the historic 1925 auditorium at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater when the 2024-2025 Celebrity Season kicks off this August. The season lineup includes classic rock and roll, jazz, the universal languages of comedy and percussion, daring street acrobatics and athleticism, and the annual one-night Mountainfilm on Tour screening event. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21. Majestic members can access ticket pre-sales starting Wednesday, June 19.
The launch of the 2024-2025 season coincides with Executive Director Brett W. Messenger’s arrival at the Majestic after arriving in Gettysburg in late May following Founding Executive Director Jeffrey Gabel’s retirement in early 2024. Messenger is looking forward to getting to know Gettysburg audiences and is already working to schedule additional performing artists to grace the stage during the season.
“The upcoming season is rife with opportunities for Majestic audiences from near and far to gather for meaningful entertaining experiences. I look forward to getting to know our audiences and this community over the course of many great nights of music and performance,” said Messenger. “The Majestic’s Founding Executive Director, Jeffrey Gabel planned a thoughtful slate of performances for us to enjoy together. It is a true testament to his great legacy and dedication to this community and audiences young and old.”
Since the 1980s, 1964 The Tribute has been thrilling live audiences by transporting them to an early 1960s Beatles concert, re-created with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. After last appearing before Majestic audiences in the summer of 2012, 1964 returns to Gettysburg on Friday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. to kick off the season. The performance is made possible by the J. William Warehime Fund of the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment.
On Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m., internationally renowned BAM Percussion brings The Blue Barrel Show to the Majestic with its powerful rhythms and riotously funny sketches. This show, made possible by the Sites Family Endowed Fund for Children’s Programming and the Jean S. LeGros and Jeffrey Gabel Endowed Fund for Family Programming, is appropriate for all ages. Next on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m., audiences are invited to witness an evening in music history. When Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley met up at Memphis’ Sun Records on December 4, 1956, no one could have guessed the jam session that ensued would turn into a landmark evening in rock and roll. One Night in Memphis pays tribute to that historic night with rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure 1950s rock and roll showcased by a live band. The performance is made possible by the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment’s Lydia Ziegler Clare Fund.
Mountainfilm on Tour returns for the fifth year on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Bringing the latest culturally rich and inspiring documentary short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival held each May in Telluride, Colo., Mountainfilm on Tour has become a tradition to warm up Gettysburg audiences each January. Films explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film and art to inspire audiences to create a better world.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of Mardi Gras to the Majestic on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. with New Orleans Songbook. Featuring world-class rising musicians straight from New York’s Lincoln Center, this evening of live performance immerses audiences in a celebration of the composers and melodies of the historic epicenter of jazz, the Crescent City. Finally, on May 2 at 7:30 p.m., 360 AllStars connects the street to performing arts with a supercharged urban circus featuring world champion and world record holding artists and athletes exploring all forms of rotation. New Orleans Songbook and 360 AllStars are each made possible in part by the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment Fund.
Further events will be added to the 2024-2025 season schedule. For the latest updates on Majestic Theater news, including newly announced performances and films, sign up for email updates on the Majestic’s website, www.gettysburgmajestic.org
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Tickets for the 2024-2025 Celebrity Season will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21. All Majestic members may access the ticket pre-sale on Wednesday, June 19; headliner and benefactor members may access ticket pre-sale on Monday, June 17. Tickets are available online at www.gettysburgmajestic.org, by calling (717) 337-8200, or by stopping by the Box Office at 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Saturday, 12-7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5:30 p.m. Free parking and roundtrip shuttle service for most live shows is available from Gettysburg College’s Constitution Parking Lot. Shuttle starts one hour before each performance and is ADA accessible. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Racehorse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street.
The Majestic Theater at the Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center is owned and operated by Gettysburg College as a gathering place for its campus and community to celebrate the arts together.
Open House – George Keeney: Mansion House 1757
In this special episode of Open House, Ray talks with George Keeney from Mansion House 1757. They go over some history about the Mansion as well as the food they serve there, all while showing you how George makes a yummy lamb burger!
For more information on the Mansion House 1757 visit: www.mansionhouse1757.com
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 05/28/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was
conducted immediately following the adjournment of the May 13, 2024 monthly
business meeting of the Borough Council consistent with section 708(a)(1) and
section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted immediately following the adjournment
of this evening’s monthly general business meeting consistent with section
708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes:
(1) to provide information and to discuss matters of employment, 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
matters of confidentiality protected by law.
IV. Special Presentation
None.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. Current and Old Business
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions Gable /
• Section d. Shade Tree Ordinance Whitmore
Clabaugh
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning Whitmore /
Gable
(4) PBS 2017-04 Sign Ordinance Revisions Whitmore /
Gable
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center (GWC) Whitmore /
Construction and Management Gable /
Sellers
(15) Temporary Reservation of Metered Parking Spaces for Fissel
Museums and Churches
VII. New Business
None.
VIII. Public Comment
(Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment
X. Executive Session
Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2024
One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Gettysburg Memorial Day Observance – Monday, May 27, 2024
AT THE ROSTRUM IN The National Cemetery
3:00 P.M.
Keynote Speaker MAJOR GENERAL DAVID C. HILL
Major General David C. Hill serves as the 53rd Commandant
of the U.S. Army War College. His operational assignments
include Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation
Joint Endeavor, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Major General
Hill holds two Master of Science degrees. He received his
commission in 1990 from the United States Military Academy
at West Point, New York.
Major General Hill’s awards and decorations include three
Distinguished Service Medals, three Legion of Merit Medals,
three Bronze Star Medals, six Meritorious Service Medals, the
Joint Service Commendation Medal, four Army Commendation
Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, the Master Parachutist
Badge, the Air Assault Badge and Army Staff Identification
Badge.
Honored Guest CAPTAIN JUSTIN R. HODGES Commanding Officer, USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64)
National Moment of Remembrance……………………Barry C. Decker, Chairman G.J.V.M.D.C
Strewing of Flowers………………………………………Children from Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) Elementary Schools
Opening Remarks………………………………………………Barry C. Decker, Chairman G.J.V.M.D.C.
Welcome and Introduction Master of Ceremonies……………..Rita Frealing Mayor of Gettysburg
Master of Ceremonies…………………………..PA State Representative Daniel Moul
Presentation of Colors……………………………………..USS Gettysburg Color Guard
National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner”…Gettysburg Area High School
Opening Prayer……………………………………… Rev. Dale E. Williams, USN (Ret.)
“Battle Hymn of the Republic”………………………….Wayne D. Hill, Baritone Vocalist
The Gettysburg Address …………………………President Lincoln (James Hayney)
Keynote Speaker……………………………………………..Major General David C. Hill
“Armed Forces Medley”…………………………………….Gettysburg Area High School
Reading list of presenters of wreaths…….PA State Representative Daniel Moul
Artillery Salute……………………………………………………PA Army National Guard
Twenty One Gun Salute….Adams County Allied Veterans Council Honor Guard
“Taps”……………………………………………………………………………….Mitch Mummert American Legion Post 202
“American Anthem”…………………………………..Wayne D. Hill, Baritone Vocalist
Closing Prayer ………………………………………..Rev. Dale E. Williams, USN (Ret.)
GETTYSBURG JOINT VETERANS
MEMORIAL DAY COMMISSION
Chairman……………………………………………………………….. Barry C. Decker
Vice Chairman / Treasurer ………………………………………….William Hewitt
Parade Marshal / Secretary …………………………………………….. Gail Serfass
Recorder…………………………………………………………………Eleanor Cringire
Contributing Organizations
American Legion Post 202
Commander Kenneth Wetzel
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15
Commander Gary Ryan
Marine Corps League Battlefield Detachment 705
Commandant Diana Henry
Gettysburg Camp 112, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Commander Dr. Stephen Law
Adams County Veteran Affairs
Stan Clark
Major Donors
Gettysburg Nature Alliance
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Travel Council
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Significant Donors
Adams Electric Coop
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Past and Present
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Nancy MacMeekin
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Ted Hirt
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
C.S. Davidson, Inc.
York, Pennsylvania
Grand Marshals
LAURENCE (LARRY) ALTOFF
Larry Altoff graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1964. He joined
the Marine Corp in October 1965. He was assigned to A Co. 1st Marine
Battalion 1st Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division and sent to Vietnam.
Later he started his career in Railroading, working for Short Line and Class 1
railroads. In October of 1991 he married his wife Kathy. He belongs
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15, American Legion 321, 40 &
8, the Marine Corps Detachment of Gettysburg, the VVA, and CWV of
Bonneauville. He has served as Commander of VFW Post 6954, and
American Legion 321, and Commander of Adams Co. Allied Veterans
Council. He also serves on the Adams Co. and Hanover Honor Guards.
KATHLEEN (KATHY) ALTOFF
Kathy (Gebhart) Altoff graduated from Littlestown Senior High School, and
started her career with the Federal Government, working at the Mechanicsburg
Navy Depot retiring in 2013. She joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary in 1982, serving in various official positions as Guard, Conductor,
Treasurer, SR Vice President and then Auxiliary President for 9 yrs at the local
level. She currently holds the position of District 21 Auxiliary President.
She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 321 and Fraternal
Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2226.
Hanover Memorial Day Parade 2024
The Annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Allied Veterans Council of Hanover held on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:30 AM.
Alternative link https://www.facebook.com/events/463550666250538/
Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 5/22/2024
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 AT 7:00 PM
I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
5. Public Comment
6. Certificates of Appreciation – Mayor Whitman
► James Zartman – February 2001 to April 2024, Council & Zoning Board
► Stanley DeHoff – September 2001 to April 2024, Recreation Board
► Libby Huston – February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024, Junior Council
► Thea Persaud – February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024, Junior Council
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes: April 24, 2024 Council Minutes
b. Finance Reports:
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. Tidal Wave Auto Spa: Release performance bond in the amount of $966,849.56.
d. YWCA: Approve Resolution for Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Approval
e. Certified Hiring List: Authorize Civil Service Commission to create certified hiring list for
one probationary police officer
f. Field Use Agreements: Approve
i. Myers Playground – Hanover Diamond Sports
g. Board resignations:
i. Accept resignation of Stanley DeHoff from the Hanover Borough Recreation Board
ii. Accept resignation of James L. Zartman from the Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing
Board
h. Stonewicke Residential Development: Accept offer of dedication for water system
i. Appointment of Edward Lookenbill to the Council Public Safety Committee
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II.
PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel Committee – Mr. Kress
1. Consideration of a motion approving the following board appointments:
a. Alternate Member of Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board: Gerald Funke to
fulfill unexpired term until December 31, 2025
b. Recreation Board Member: Shane Henderson to fulfill unexpired term until
December 31, 2026
Public Works & Facilities Committee – Mr. Roland
1. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2367 amending the recycling ordinance
with the additional wording for high grade office paper.
2. Consideration of a motion to authorize a legal advertisement for an online vehicle and
equipment sale through Municibid auction for the following items:
• 1994 Ferris Mower
• 2000 Ferris Mower
• 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
• 2007 Mack Refuse Truck
• 1999 Spec Tee Trailer
• 1987 Ford Tractor (Snow blower attachment)
• Various Playground equipment pieces (will be listed individually in the resolution)
3. Consideration of a motion to authorize purchase of a 2024 Hustler Zero-Turn mower in the
amount of $14,438 to be funded by vehicle acquisition savings that was previously budgeted.
Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fuentes
1. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2368 amending Chapter 346-1 –
Paragraph C of the Code of Ordinances of The Borough of Hanover entitled, “Streets and
alleys in which parking is restricted. Parking is restricted in the following streets and alleys in
the manner hereinafter provided,” shall be amended to include the following items:
Name of Street
Railroad Street
Railroad Street
Side
West
East
Location
Southwardly from Bank Lane a distance of 50 feet
and to a point 94 feet south of Bank Lane a distance of 44 feet
southwardly toward Broadway, except for loading and
unloading only with a maximum time limit of 20 minutes
Northwardly from East Chestnut Street a distance
of 90 feet to a point 130 feet northwardly from East Chestnut
Street for a distance of 40 feet for loading and unloading only
with maximum time limit of 20 minutes
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II. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fuentes
2. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2369 amending, supplementing and
replacing the Rental Property Ordinance of the Borough of Hanover, Ordinance No. 1796
enacted December 19, 1984.
Ill. MAYOR’S REPORT
IV. OTHER MATTERS
► Public Comment
JUNE BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Please check the dates
and times as some meetings have been advertised and rescheduled:
*Public Safety Committee Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:30 PM
*Public Works & Facilities Committee Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00 PM
Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 7:00 PM
* Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if
you will be unable to attend any meetings.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 05/20/2024
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. April 15, 2024, Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business
A. SLD-230001 0 Hanover Street
B. SLD-230003 Library Subdivision at Lutheran Seminary
C. SLD-230004 340 Baltimore Street Gettysburg Welcome Center
6. New Business
A. SLD-240001 – Gettys Golf LLC – 533 Steinwehr Avenue
Review of Subdivision and Land Development application for previously accepted
Outdoor Commercial Recreation based land development (miniature golf course)
with modifications to occur at 533 Steinwehr Avenue.
B. SLD-240002 – Spectra Kote – 301 East Water Street
Review of application for acceptance for land development related to an expansion
of an industrial land use/building to occur at 301 East Water Street.
C. ZHB-240001 – Gettysburg Welcome Center – 340 Baltimore Street
Request for (a) a special exception pursuant to Section 27-803(E) to permit the
property to be developed as the Gettysburg Welcome Center; (b) a variance from
Section 27-804.2. to permit nonresidential use on a lot with an area of less than
5,000 square feet; and (c) review and approval of the plans for the Gettysburg
Welcome Center pursuant to Section 27-1403.1.
D. 2023-2024 Rezoning Effort
Discussion regarding the initial revised draft of Chapter 27 Zoning, of the
Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg / Gettysburg Zoning Ordinance and
public comment and review sequence for adoption.
7. Announcements
A. Next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, at
7:00 p.m.
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10.Adjourn
Open House – Waldo’s & Company
In this episode of Open House, Morgan Garrett talks with Chris Lauer and Wendy Halperin from Waldo’s & Company.
Chris is the Founder of Waldo’s and Wendy is the Executive Director. Learn all about Waldo’s from where they are located,
to where they got the name from.
And to learn more about Waldo’s visit their website at: waldosandco.com
Friends of Michaux State Forest Wins 2024 Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Award
The annual event brought together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state, including Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
“There are thousands of people who help make Pennsylvania state parks and forests wonderful places to visit and I am always excited to celebrate their work,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “Thank you to the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation for being a great partner and prioritizing these awards to help honor the exemplary people whose work supports public lands.”
The Friends of Michaux State Forest support diverse recreational activities like hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, horseback riding, and ATV use. They offer various volunteer opportunities and partnerships, including a trail stewardship program, regular workdays, and events to connect people with the forest. Their trailer full of tools supports groups like the South-Central PA Climbers and the Susquehanna Area Mountain Bikers Association, ensuring everyone can contribute.
Trained in Leave No Trace principles, members frequently present LNT programming for school groups. Recently, the Friends celebrated their five-year anniversary with a fundraising dinner, highlighting their accomplishments.
“The annual banquet provides not only an opportunity to celebrate Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, but organizations, individuals and businesses that are committed to conservation and recreational opportunities,” said Marci Mowery, President of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. “We applaud their hard work and dedication to creating a Pennsylvania that is a better place to live, work and play.”
“Additionally, I would like to thank the sponsors that made the banquet possible. Their support makes the annual celebration a reality. Visit the Foundation’s website at https://ppff.events/2024AwardsProgram to see the banquet program and full list of sponsors.”
The event also held a silent auction where the proceeds will go towards funding accessible equipment and opportunities in PA state parks and forests to help ensure outdoor access for everyone.
Other 2024 PPFF Award Winners:
Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award: Pennsylvania Forestry Association
Joseph E. Ibberson Government Award: Wayne Kober
President’s Award: Purple Lizard Maps
Chair’s Award: Barbara Barksdale
Forest of the Year Award: William Penn State Forest
Park of the Year Award: Neshaminy State Park
Volunteerism Award (Individual): Margarita Caicedo
Volunteerism Award (Group): Lackawanna State Park Trail Care Crew
Education Award (Individual): Mike Teeter
Education Award (Group): French and Indian War Officer’s Corps
Improvement Award (Individual): Gary Kirk
Improvement Award (Group): Friends of Michaux
Young Volunteer Award: Hung Pham
About the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation
Founded in 1999, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation supports 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest by coordinating volunteers, activities, and donations through its 40+ chapters. The foundation's mission is to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests through public engagement in volunteerism, recreation, and conservation. To learn more about PPFF visit, www.paparksandforests.org.
Open House – Gettysburg National Military Park May 2024 Update
In this episode, Ray talks with returning guest, Jason Martz, who is the Communication Specialist for the Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower Historic Site. Jason gives us an update on their upcoming events for the rest of the spring season, as well as the summer. He also gives us an update on Little Roundtop.
For more information on the either of the sites, visit:
nps.gov/gett or nps.gov/eise
Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission
A behind the scenes look at the efforts of the Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission and their dedication to keep the Gettysburg Memorial Day parade going year after year.
Support their efforts with a donation by contacting them via their Facebook page or email…
https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgMemorialDay/
GettysburgMemorialDayGJVMDC@gmail.com
Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel / Council Workshop – 5/15/2024
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP/
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MAY 15, 2024-7:00 PM
44 FREDERICK ST. HANOVER
AND VIA ZOOM FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
1. Public Comment
2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
3. Presentations
a. Main Street Update: Nikki Hoffman
4. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2024
b. Finance Reports:
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. Tidal Wave Auto Spa: Release performance bond in the amount of
$966,849.56.
d. YWCA: Approve Resolution for Final Subdivision and Land Development
Plan Approval
e. Certified Hiring List: Authorize Civil Service Commission to create
certified hiring list for one probationary police officer
£. Field Use Agreements: Approve
i. Myers Playground – Hanover Diamond Sports
5. Interviews for Appointments to Boards & Commissions:
a. Zoning Hearing Board – (1) (alternate) appointment to fulfill an unexpired
ending 12/31/25 – the following citizens interest forms have been
received:
i. Gerald Funke
ii. Shane Henderson
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5. Interviews for Appointments to Boards & Commissions: continued
b. Recreation Board – (1) appointment to fulfill an unexpired term ending
12/31/26 – the following citizen interest forms have been received:
1. Shane Henderson
ii. Gen Huston
6. Public Works and Facilities
a. Vehicle & Equipment Auction:
i. Authorize through Municibid online auction
ii. Approve legal advertisement
b. Replacement Mower: Approve purchase to be funded by proceeds and
savings
7. Department of Water Resources
a. Stonewicke Residential Development: Accept Offer of Dedication for
Water System
8. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
9. Management Reports
10. Correspondence and Information
11. Additional Public Comment
12. Adjournment
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 05/14/2024
BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA – Revised
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
Richard Mathews, Council President, Presiding
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING
1. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be recognized in the Order of their listing on the Appearance
Sheet and are asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if
applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
3. Ordinances and Resolutions
4. Mayor’s Report – R. Harris
a. Police Report
b. Around Town
c. Upcoming Events & Meetings of Interest
d. In Requiem
5. Fire/EMS/EMA Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Committee Applicants
b. Parks and Recreation Committee
c. Planning Commission
d. Public Sewer Advisory Committee
e. Nature Trail Ad Hoc Committee
f. 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee
7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager
a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2024
b. 2024 Fuel Bid 2nd Request
c. Sale of Borough Lots
d. Act 14 Notification of Permit Renewal
e. Regional Comprehensive Plan
f. Fifty Properties Land Development Plan Extension Request
g. Personnel Updates
h. Eluma, Inc., – Agreement to Continue its Substantive Validity Challenge Before the ZHB
8. Unfinished Business
a. Grant Funding Updates
b. Proposed Zoning Amendment – Transitional Density Residential Overlay District – For
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9. New Business
10. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be asked to stand up and give their name, address, and
organization they represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per
individual.
11. Adjournment
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 5/13/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Reception for SGT Larry Weikert 6:30 PM
Council Business Meeting Agenda ‐ Monday, May 13, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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 of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was
conducted immediately following the adjournment of the April 22, 2024 monthly
work session of the Borough Council consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section
708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted immediately following the adjournment of this
evening’s monthly general business meeting consistent with section 708(a)(1) and
section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to provide
information and to discuss matters of employment, 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 matters of confidentiality protected by
law.
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the May 13, 2024 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of April 8, 2024 and the Council
Work Session on April 22, 2024 as presented.
VI. Special Presentation
Mayor Frealing presented a proclamation to Sergeant Larry Weikert, retired on
April 12, 2024 after 35 years of service.
VII. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VIII. Current and Old Business
A. Planning Department
1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement John Whitmore
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to enact Ordinance No. 1490-24 for the purpose of amending the text of the
Gettysburg Borough Zoning Ordinance in order to add a “Library” use, as a
principal use of land and buildings, to be permitted by right in the INS-1 Institutional1 Zoning District of the Borough of Gettysburg.
Borough of Gettysburg
Reception for SGT Larry Weikert 6:30 PM
Council Business Meeting Agenda ‐ Monday, May 13, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review on April 17, 2024 and
approve the grant of Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as
presented: COA 23-0081 MAJOR PROJECT: 148-150 W. Middle Street – Made
Clean LLC for the window replacement project that would restore the four front
façade windows using wood two-over-two divided lights, replace the remaining side
and rear façade windows using one-over-one vinyl windows, and repair all wood
window trims by replacing the black casings with wood trim that is white in color on
the front elevations and using composite or extruded PVC casings that is white in
color in the side and rear elevations as submitted in the application dated November
7, 2023; COA-230003 MAJOR PROJECT: 615 York Street – Schmuck Lumber
Company for the proposed façade renovation changes to the front of the structure
creating a new central retail entrance to the building that would modify the windows,
doors, roof, ramp, and masonry as presented in the application dated April 4, 2024.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051324-1 authorizing the transfer of a certain
Borough-owned police service weapon (Serial Number: BECF928) with an estimated
fair market value of $300.00 to retired Borough Police Officer, Sergeant Larry
Weikert, in honor of his more than 20 years of service as a full-time law enforcement
officer upon his retirement from the Gettysburg Borough Police Department.
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
Borough of Gettysburg
Reception for SGT Larry Weikert 6:30 PM
Council Business Meeting Agenda ‐ Monday, May 13, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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A motion to approve all bills and payrolls for the month as presented.
A motion to authorize Borough Manager, Charles R. Gable, MPA to submit a grant
application to the U. S. Department of Transportation, for the Safe Streets and Roads
for All (SS4A) grant program, in the amount of $150,000.00 and to commit local
match dollars in the amount of the required 20% match of $30,000.00.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051324-2 authorizing the disposition of certain
identified records of various departments of the Borough of Gettysburg in accordance
with the provisions of the Municipal Records Act and the Municipal Records Manual
consistent with the Borough’s intention to follow the schedules and procedures for the
disposition of records as set forth therein pursuant to Gettysburg Borough Council
Resolution No. 021020-4, adopted by the Borough Council on February 10, 2020.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051324-3 authorizing the transfer of a certain
Borough-owned 1995 Ford motor vehicle (VIN: 1FTDF15Y2SNA67483) with an
estimated fair market value of $300.00 dollars to the Gettysburg Borough Fire
Department for the Fire Department’s use for training purposes pursuant to
subsection 1201 of the Borough Code.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051324-4 appointing Rachel Lesser as a member of
the Gettysburg Borough Local Human Relations Commission to complete the
remainder of a five (5) year term of office expiring on April 15, 2028.
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
Borough of Gettysburg
Reception for SGT Larry Weikert 6:30 PM
Council Business Meeting Agenda ‐ Monday, May 13, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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
Historic Homes on the Gettysburg Battlefield Now Available for Public Leasing
Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) is pleased to announce that two historic homes on the Gettysburg battlefield, the Michael Bushman and the John Slyder houses, will be available for overnight accommodations beginning on May 24, 2024. Both houses witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg throughout the day on July 2, 1863. The Bushman farm served as staging ground for Confederate General John Bell Hood’s attack and the Slyder farm was used as a defensive position for Union sharpshooters.
“Our visitors will now have an extraordinary opportunity to stay in two of the battlefield’s historic homes,” says Gettysburg NMP Superintendent, Kristina Heister. “The Bushman house served as a rental property prior to the global Covid-19 pandemic and visitor feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The program is being implemented as a three-year pilot that affords visitors with a unique and immersive experience on the battlefield and provides funding support for the repair and maintenance of our many historic structures.”
Reservations for the homes must be made using the reservation system on Recreation.gov.
Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg), Gettysburg National Military Park – Recreation.gov.
Slyder Farmhouse, Gettysburg National Military Park – Recreation.gov
Each home has updated kitchens and is fully equipped with dishes, utensils, coffee maker, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Central heating and air conditioning provide comfort year-round. Bed linens, sheets, pillows, and a limited supply of towels are available. Dish soap and dishwasher detergent are also provided.
After completing a reservation on the Recreation.gov website for the home of their choice, visitors will be contacted by National Park Service staff to sign a Short-Term Lease Agreement. Once this signed agreement is returned, visitors will receive further information about their stay.
Staying overnight in one of the historic homes offers a new and unique way to experience the battlefield. Please visit https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/lodging.htm for 3D and 360-degree video tours along with a photo album of the interiors of both homes.
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 429 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.