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Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 25, 2024 – 7:00 PM

I. Call to Order President Moon

II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
IV. Special Presentation
Emergency Operations Plan Review and Updates Warren Bladen
Dave Sanders

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 f. Lincoln Square Management Whitmore
 Section g. Lincoln Square Center Circle
(13) Stevens Run Channel Wall Ownership Clabaugh
Gable
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center (GWC) Whitmore
Construction and Management Gable
VII. New Business
(15) Temporary Reservation of Metered Parking Spaces for Museums Fissel
Gable
(16) Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Gable

VIII. Public Comment
(Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
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IX. Listing of 2024 / 2025 Work Session Agenda Items
i. 2024 Legislative Priorities
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions
a. Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Program
b. Strom Water Management
c. Sidewalk Clutter / A-Frame Signs
d. Shade Tree Ordinance / Procedures
e. Outdoor Dining / Furniture
f. Lincoln Square Management
g. Lincoln Square Center Circle
(2) PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning
a. SALDO Adoption
(4) PBS 2017-04 Sign Ordinance
ii. Other Items as Time Permits
(5) Bus Parking (Loading and Unloading) Pilot Program
(6) 2024 Fee Resolution Amendments / House-Keeping Items
a. Towing Fees
 16. c. 1.
 16. c. 2.
b. Parking Fees
 15. a. 2.
 15. a. 8.
 15. a. 9.
 15. a. 10.
 15. a. 11.
 15. a. 12.
 15. a. 13.
 15. a. 14.
 15. h. 1.
 15. h. 2.
(7) Civil Service Regulations RE: Operator’s Licenses
(8) H2O Grant Denials
a. GIL Phase B1/B2 Funding Strategies
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center Construction and Management
(10) PBS 2022-04 Historic District Replacement Materials Revisions
(11) PBS 2016-15 Transient Retail Business Ordinance
(12) PBS 2020-04 GIL Phase B1 / B2(A) / B2(B)
iii. New Items Added in 2024
(13) Culps Run Channel Wall Ownership
(14) 2024 Fee Resolution Amendments (Towing Fees)
(15) Temporary Reservation of Metered Parking Spaces for Museums
(16) Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
X. Adjournment

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 11, 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
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the March 11, 2024 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of February 12, 2024, the Special
Council Meeting and Council Work Session held on February 26, 2024 as presented.
VII. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VII. Special Presentation
Mayor Rita Frealing – Read Proclamation
Announced March 11 to 15, 2024 as Civic Learning Week in Gettysburg.

Gettysburg Fire Department Box Alarm Review Chief Ken Kime
Deputy Chief Scott McGonigal
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 February 21, 2024 and
grant Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as presented:
COA 24-0005 MAJOR PROJECT: 17 Lincoln Square – Wallace Real Estate Group
LLC for the replacement of the existing veneer concrete steps to the entrance of the
building with new brushed concrete steps and install a removeable ADA handrail
with brass floor sockets as presented to the board in the application dated January 8,
2024; COA-230003 MAJOR PROJECT: 615 York Street – Schmuck Lumber
Company for the proposed renovation and alterations of an existing building in order
to combine two retail spaces into one larger hardware/retail space to include the
creation of a new main entranceway with parallel ADA concrete ramps with railings,
down lighting from the roof and parking lot, and maintain the brick façade and
window style as presented in the application dated February 1, 2024; COA-240004
MAJOR PROJECT: 106 N. Washington Street – Eric Smith from the Historic
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Railroad Passenger Station for the complete Historic Train Station renovation
project at 106 N. Washington Street to include the demolition of additions on the westside of the building, restore the original train station building, add a new toilet room,
and construct a new platform canopy as presented in the application dated February
7, 2024.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-1 for the purposes of amending, modifying
and confirming certain fees for parking within the Borough’s Race Horse Alley
Parking Garage and to amend, modify and confirm certain fees for the temporary
reservation of parking spaces for the parking and placement of construction
vehicles and open-top refuse containers and to accordingly amend, modify and
confirm such fees as set forth in the Borough’s Fee Resolution adopted on
December 11, 2023.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-2 implementing a Gettysburg Borough bus
parking pilot program for the temporary reservation and use of public parking
spaces in designated locations within the Borough for a 90 day trial period
commencing in the latter part of March 2024 and terminating in the latter part
of June 2024.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh

D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to authorize the Borough Engineer to advertise the Gettysburg Inner Loop
Phase B2(B) project for construction bidding.
Motion to authorize the preparation and entry into written agreements with Heather
J. Hazel relative to her real property located at 347 West Middle Street for purposes
of obtaining a temporary construction easement and a permanent stormwater
easement for the construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, repair and
replacement of a portion of the Stevens Run channel wall adjacent to and along
Bream Alley.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
2. Motions Needing Council Action
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A motion to adopt resolution #031124-3 for the purposes of amending, modifying
and confirming certain maximum fees to be charged by authorized towing
companies for the performance of certain motor vehicle towing and storage
services to be paid by motor vehicle owners, pursuant to the provisions of the
Borough of Gettysburg Towing Ordinance and to amend, modify and confirm
such maximum fees accordingly, as such maximum fees are set forth in the
Borough’s Fee Resolution adopted on December 11, 2023.
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 COLA increase for retired police pensioner Cytha Grissom,
to be paid from the Police Pension Plan effective February 1, 2024.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-4 to excuse the police from making
contributions to the Police Pension Fund for fiscal year 2024.
A motion to approve the 2024 Municipal Box Alarm Card information as submitted
by the Gettysburg Fire Department Fire Chief for the Adams County Department of
Emergency Services.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-5 authorizing a Gettysburg Borough local
match in the amount of $273,500.00 relative to the funding in connection with the
construction and completion of certain infrastructure and utility improvements
for Phase B2(B) of the Gettysburg Inner Loop project.
A motion to authorize the preparation of a proposed Memorandum of
Understanding, by and between Gettysburg Borough, Gettysburg Borough
Storm Water Authority and Gettysburg Municipal Authority, relative to the
funding parties cooperation in connection with the construction and completion
of certain infrastructure improvements for Phase B2(B) of the Gettysburg Inner
Loop Proiect.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-6 authorizing and ratifying the submission
of a grant application requesting $10,096,944.00 in Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) funds, through the United
States Department of Transportation, to advance construction of a
transportation infrastructure and streetscape improvement project in the
historic downtown area of the Borough, with the total cost of the RAISE scope of
work (construction) of $12,621,180.00 and committing the RAISE 20% local
match requirement of $2,524,236.00 in non-federal local funds for the
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construction of the Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-7 authorizing the preparation and submission
of an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development, through its Municipal Assistance Program, for a grant in aid of the
undertaking by the Borough of Gettysburg of a neighborhood revitalization plan for
the Borough’s Elm Street District, with the commitment of a local funding match of
$25,000.00 by the Gettysburg Elm Street program, and to further authorize and
designate J. Matthew Moon, President of Borough Council, Charles R. Gable, MPA,
Borough Manager, and Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary, to sign, execute, attest and
deliver any and all documents and agreements required by and between the Borough
and PA DCED in order to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-8 appointing Kenneth C. Kime, Jr. as a
member of the Gettysburg Borough Code Enforcement Appeals Board for a five
(5) year term of office expiring in March 2029.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-9 appointing Jennifer Yablonsksy as an
alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Gettysburg for the
remainder of a three (3) year term expiring in January 2027.
A motion to adopt resolution #031124-10 appointing Jenny Dumont as an alternate
member of the Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission to complete the remainder
of an unexpired four (4) year term expiring in January 2026.
A motion to appoint Judith Butterfield as a voting delegate for the Pennsylvania State
Association of Boroughs Annual Conference to be held June 2 to 5, 2024.
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.
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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

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 26, 2024 – 6:30 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
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the February 26, 2024 meeting agenda as presented.
VI. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VII. Current and Old Business

A. Borough Engineer
1. PBS 2020-04 GIL Phase B1 / B2(A) / B2(B) Gable/Clabaugh
Funding Strategies
A motion authorizing the preparation of a resolution for consideration of adoption by
the Borough Council for the authorization of a local match in the amount of
$273,500.00 relative to the funding in connection with the construction and
completion of certain infrastructure improvements for Phase B of the Gettysburg
Inner Loop project.
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjournment

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 26, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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 February 12, 2024 Council Business Meeting
consistent with sections 708(a)(2) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
IV. Special Presentation
None.

V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)+
VI. Current and Old Business

(2) PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing Griffioen
Gable
Whitmore
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions Gable
Griffioen
Sellers
(14) 2024 Fee Resolution Amendments (Towing Fees) Butterfield
VII. New Business
(5) Bus Parking Pilot Program Gable
Fissel
(13) Stevens Run Channel Wall Ownership Clabaugh
Role of GBSWA Malewicki

VIII. Public Comment
(Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
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IX. Tabled Old Business (for consideration at future Council meetings)
i. 2024 Legislative Priorities
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions
a. Management of Public Spaces
b. Lincoln Square
c. Sidewalk Replacement Program
d. Shade Tree Commission Procedures for Operation
(2) PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning
a. SALDO Adoption
(4) PBS 2017-04 Sign Ordinance
ii. Other Tabled Items as Time Permits
(5) Bus Parking (Loading and Unloading) Pilot Program
(6) 2024 Fee Resolution Amendments / House-Keeping Items
a. Towing Fees
 16. c. 1.
 16. c. 2.
b. Parking Fees
 15. a. 2.
 15. a. 8.
 15. a. 9.
 15. a. 10.
 15. a. 11.
 15. a. 12.
 15. a. 13.
 15. a. 14.
 15. h. 1.
 15. h. 2.
(7) Civil Service Regulations RE: Operator’s Licenses
(8) H2O Grant Denials
a. GIL Phase B1/B2 Funding Strategies
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center Construction and Management
(10) PBS 2022-04 Historic District Replacement Materials Revisions
(11) PBS 2016-15 Transient Retail Business Ordinance
(12) PBS 2020-04 GIL Phase B1 / B2(A) / B2(B)
iii. New Items Added in 2024
(13) Culps Run Channel Wall Ownership
(14) 2024 Fee Resolution Amendments (Towing Fees)
X. Adjournment

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 will be
conducted immediately following the adjournment of this evening’s monthly general
business meeting consistent with section 708(a)(2) and section 708(a)(5) of the
Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to receive informational updates relative
to a pending grievance matter and a contractual issue raised by the Teamsters Local
No. 776 in connection with the Borough’s collective bargaining agreements with its
police and nonuniformed employees labor organizations; and (2) to revise 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 February 12, 2024 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of January 8, 2024 and the
Council Work Session meeting on January 22, 2024 as presented.
VI. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VII. 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 accept the request of the Adams County Library System for a Gettysburg
Borough Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for the purpose of adding a library
principal use as a use permitted by right in the Institutional-1 (INS-1) Zoning District.
A motion to authorize the drafting and preparation of a proposed ordinance amending
the text of the Gettysburg Borough Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of adding a
library principal use as a use permitted by right in the Institutional-1 (INS-1) Zoning
District.
A motion to authorize the setting of a public hearing of the Borough Council to be held
on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. and to authorize the provision of public notice
of the hearing consistent with the provisions of section 609 of the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code relative to the proposed amendment to the text of the
Gettysburg Borough Zoning Ordinance in order to add a library principal use as a use
permitted by right in the Institutional-1 (INS-1) Zoning District.
A motion to authorize the drafting and preparation of a proposed ordinance for the
purpose of implementing a code enforcement ticketing process in an effort to
streamline the enforcement of certain Borough ordinances and the procedures for the
payment of fines and penalties in order to limit the need for issuance of a citation and
any subsequent proceedings through the court system.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motion Needing Council Action
A motion to appoint Kurt Kramer as a member of the Gettysburg Borough Storm
Water Authority for a five (5) year term which term will expire in January 2029.
B. Parking Department Becka Fissel
1. Departmental Report
2. Motion Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the preparation of a proposed resolution for the purposes of
amending, modifying and confirming certain fees for parking within the Borough’s
Race Horse Alley Parking Garage and to amend, modify and confirm certain fees for
the temporary reservation of parking spaces for the parking and placement of
construction vehicles and open-top refuse containers and to accordingly amend,
modify and confirm such fees as set forth in the Borough’s Fee Resolution adopted on
December 11, 2023.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. PBS 2020-04 GIL Phase B1 / B2(A) / B2(B) Gable/Clabaugh
Funding Strategies
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
2. Motion Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the preparation of a proposed resolution for the purposes of
amending, modifying and confirming certain maximum fees to be charged by an
authorized towing company for the performance of certain motor vehicle towing and
storage services to be paid by motor vehicle owners pursuant to the provisions of the
Borough of Gettysburg Towing Ordinance and to accordingly amend, modify and
confirm such maximum fees as set forth in the Borough’s Fee Resolution adopted on
December 11, 2023.
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