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Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 14, 2022 – 7:00 PM
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I. Council – Call to Order President Heyser
II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Heyser
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser
IV. Announcements President Heyser
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the November 14, 2022 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of October 11, 2022, Public
Hearing for CDBG on October 24, 2022, and Public Hearing for intended
authorization of Act 172 of 2016 Tax Credits on October 24, 2022 as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Budget Work Sessions on October 17,
October 24, 2022; and November 7, 2022 as presented.
VI. Special Presentation
Mayor Frealing – Proclamation presented to Dave Reese, Parking Meter
Maintenance and Laborer for 41 years retired on November 2, 2022.
VII. Public Comment (Restricted to items listed on the agenda)
VIII. Current and Old Business

A. Department of Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement
1. Departmental Report Carly Marshall
2. Motions Needing Council Action
B. Department of Historic & Environmental Preservation
1. Departmental Report Debra English
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendation of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review on October 19, 2022 and
grant a Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as presented:
COA 22-0101 MAJOR PROJECT: 404 Baltimore Street – Marc C. McLean to
approve the selective window restoration and replacement project using Marvin
Elevate Ultrex/Wood Windows with the same window system and grid style as
6:30 PM
Cake Reception for Dave Reese Retirement
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submitted that is consistent with the Gettysburg Design Guide as presented to the Board
in the application dated August 30, 2022; COA-220107 MAJOR PROJECT: 646 York
Street – Sturgill Realty to convert the existing structure from three separate tenant
units into one large unit as submitted and is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior
Guidelines and the Gettysburg Design Guide as presented to the Board in the
application dated September 27, 2022; COA-220105 CRITICAL PROJECT: 145
Carlisle Street – KPI Technology to replace the existing wood siding with Hardy Plank
6” German Lap Siding, repair and repoint the foundation wall, and build a new
bulkhead, and is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior Guidelines and the
Gettysburg Design Guide as presented to the Board in the application dated October 4,
2022; COA-220109 CRITICAL PROJECT: 238 Baltimore Street – Ronald Langdon
to return building to an IBC R-3 Residential Use as a Bed and Breakfast with five or
less rooms for rent and with owner occupancy as their primary residence on the third
floor, and is consistent with the Secretary of Interior Guidelines and the Gettysburg
Design Guide as presented to the Board in the application dated September 28, 2022.
C. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
A motion to authorize the entry into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of Adams relative to parking services for citizens of Adams County called to
jury duty, with a termination date of December 31, 2025, in order to update and
extend the current Memorandum of Understanding which will expire on December
31, 2022. Wesley K. Heyser, President of Borough Council, and Sara L. Stull, Borough
Secretary, are hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on
behalf of the Borough.
A motion to set a temporary daily rate of $15.00 for parking in the Borough’s
Racehorse Alley Parking Garage, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, during A
Gettysburg Christmas Festival special event.
A motion consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association, Inc. (GARMA) to approve free
holiday parking for the 2022 holiday season, from Thanksgiving Day through New
Year’s Day. Free parking is designated every day from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM during
the holiday season except on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays where parking will be
paid as usual during the metered hours. The designated parking areas, as requested
by GARMA, are as follows: Lincoln Square and the first blocks of Baltimore Street,
York Street, Carlisle Street and Chambersburg Street and the first block of
Steinwehr Avenue.
D. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh

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E. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
F. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Rob Glenny
A motion to request the Civil Service Commission to proceed with the amendment of
its Rules and Regulations to authorize and facilitate the hiring of police cadets who
have not yet completed Act 120 basic training, as Borough employees, for the
purposes of enabling such police cadets to obtain enrollment at a certified training
school or academy and to complete Act 120 basic training pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Program.
G. 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 accept all bills and payrolls as presented.
A motion to adopt a resolution appointing Maher Duessel, a firm of certified public
accountants registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as the independent
auditor of the Borough of Gettysburg during fiscal year 2023 in order to make an
independent examination of the accounting records of the Borough for fiscal year
2022 and to perform such other duties and to exercise the powers as conferred upon
an independent auditor under the Borough Code.
A motion to authorize the Borough Secretary, Sara L. Stull, to give notice and cause
the same to be published that the proposed budget, providing an annual estimate of
revenues and an annual estimate of expenditures for fiscal year 2023, has been
prepared and will be made available for public inspection for a period of not less than
ten (10) days commencing on _Monday, November 28, 2022 and ending at the close
of business on Monday, December 12, 2022, prior to the completion and adoption of
the budget for fiscal year 2023 by the Borough Council.
A motion to authorize the preparation and finalization of a proposed resolution, for
consideration and intended adoption at the next monthly general business meeting of
the Borough Council to be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, for the purpose of
setting, updating and confirming the Borough’s fees and charges for the issuance of
licenses, permits and the provision of municipal services in fiscal year 2023.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare and finalize a proposed tax resolution
for consideration and intended adoption at the monthly general business meeting of
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the Borough Council to be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, for the purposes of
fixing the real property tax rate for the Borough of Gettysburg for fiscal year 2023 at
4.1770 mills, the occupation tax rate at 30 mills and the fire protection services
appropriations tax rate at .2500 mills.
A motion to authorize the finalization and the publication for intended enactment of
a proposed ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg at its
December 12, 2022 monthly general business meeting pursuant to Pennsylvania Act
172 of 2016, as amended, authorizing certain tax credits against tax liability imposed
by the annual tax on real estate and the annual tax on earned income, as levied by the
Borough of Gettysburg, as incentives for the use and benefit of certain individuals
who are qualified and certified as active volunteers for the provision of fire protection
services in the Borough as provided by and through the Gettysburg Fire Department.
A motion to authorize the preparation and finalization of a proposed resolution for
consideration and intended adoption at the December 12, 2022 monthly general
business meeting of the Borough Council for the purpose of establishing the annual
criteria for a volunteer providing fire protection services in the Borough of
Gettysburg to be certified as an active volunteer in order to claim certain tax credits
against tax liability imposed by the annual tax on real estate and the annual tax on
earned income, as levied by the Borough of Gettysburg, pursuant to the ordinance
intended to be enacted by the Borough Council pursuant to Pennsylvania Act 172 of
2016, as amended.
A motion to adopt a resolution approving the proposed 2022 Emergency Operations
Plan (EOP) for Gettysburg Borough, Adams County, as the updated and current
disaster emergency management plan for the Borough as required pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code.
IX. Reports
A. Liaison Reports
1. MSG Jill Sellers
Main Street Gettysburg
2. GARA Chad 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
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7. ACTPO Judith Butterfield
Adams County Transportation Planning Organization
8. HABP Patricia Lawson
Healthy Adams Bicycle Pedestrian, Inc.
9. Overdose Awareness Task Force Matt Moon
10. Trail Feasibility Study Christopher Berger
B. Other Reports
1. Recycling Report
X. Elected Official’s Comments
A. Mayor Rita Frealing
B. Wesley Heyser
C. Patricia Lawson
D. Judith Butterfield
E. Christopher Berger
F. John Lawver
G. Matthew Moon
H. Chad Carr
XI. Public Comment
XII. Adjournment

GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY
(GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING
I. GBSWA – Call to Order Chairman Malewicki
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks Chairman Malewicki
III. Announcements Chairman Malewicki
IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business Chairman Malewicki
A motion to approve the agenda as presented.
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented.
A motion to approve the August 8, 2022 meeting minutes.
NOTE: There are no September 2022 or October 2022 minutes
to approve as both meetings were canceled.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VI. Special Presentation
None
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GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
Monday – November 14, 2022 5:30 PM
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VII. Current and Old Business
A. Financial Updates
1. Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2022) Gable
2. Payments Received (2022 Billing) English
3. Liens Filed Boyer
B. Project Updates
1. Culps Run Stream Restoration – NFWF Grant Application Clabaugh
VIII. New Business
1. H2O Grant Application Clabaugh/English
ARRF (Adams Response & Recovery Fund)
2. MS4 Permit Updates Clabaugh
3. Stormwater Management Ordinance Clabaugh
4. Bream Alley Channel Wall Replacement Clabaugh
a. GMA Interceptor Updates
5. Completed Projects Update (GBSWA inception to date) English/Clabaugh
Clabaugh
6. 2023 Budget Gable
IX. Public Comment
X. Adjournment

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
2023 Budget Development
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM

I. Call to Order President Heyser
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser
III. Announcements President Heyser
An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was conducted
immediately following the adjournment of the October 17, 2022 Borough Council 2023
Budget Work Session meeting consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the
Sunshine Act.
An executive session of the Borough Council will be conducted immediately following the
adjournment of this evening’s work session of the Council consistent with section 708(a)(1)
and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to discuss matters
involving the employment, and the terms and conditions of employment relating to current
Borough administrative 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.
Notable Dates:
Monday, October 17, 2022 7:00 PM 2023 Budget Work Session
Monday, October 24, 2022 6:30 PM Council Public Hearing

RE: Tax Credits for Volunteer Fire Fighters
6:45 PM Special Council Meeting
RE: CDBG Resolution
7:00 PM 2023 Budget Work Session
Monday, October 31, 2022 Budget Work Session Cancelled
Monday, November 7, 2022 7:00 PM 2023 Budget Work Session
Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(Vote to Advertise 2023 Budget)
Monday, November 28, 2022 2023 DRAFT Budget Issued for Public Review
Monday, December 12, 2022 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(2023 Budget Adoption)

IV. Special Presentation
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) Erin Pedigree
V. Public Comment
(Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. Old Business

A. Employee Complaint Policy Heyser
B. Holiday Parking Fissel

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
2023 Budget Development
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM

VII. 2023 Budget
Additional discussion on line items previously questioned at the October 17th Budget Work Session:

Fund Budgets
• Fund 03 – Fire Fund
• Fund 04 – CDBG Fund
• Fund 35 – Liquid Fuels Fund
• Fund 40 – Revolving Loan Fund
• Fund 96 – ARPA
• Fund 18 – Capital Projects Fund
• Fund 30 – Capital Reserves Fund
• Fund 01 – General Fund
2023 Fee Resolution

VIII. Public Comment
(Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Tabled Old Business (for consideration at future Council meetings)
A. SALDO (with Planning Commission for Revisions)
B. Street Boxes
C. Personnel Complaint Policy
D. Zoning Revisions RE: TC District Changes
E. Zoning Text Amendments – 220001 Event Venue
F. PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions
G. PBS 2016-15 Transient Retail Business Ordinance
H. PBS 2016-40 Satellite Dishes in Historic District
I. PBS 2017-04 Sign Ordinance Revisions
J. PBS 2019-03 Investment and Debt Policy
Peter Griffioen
Line item # 01-310-700
Line item # 01-331-125
Line item # 01-361-342

Tammy Murdorf
Line item # 01-321-800
Line item # 01-331-100
Line item # 01-331-120
Line item # 01-331-130
Line item # 01-361-740

Carly Marshall
Line item # 01-331-126

Charles Gable
Line item # 01-342-530
Line item # 01-361-801
Line item # 01-361-807
Line item # 01-361-809
Line item # 01-367-801
Line item # 01-409-357

Robert Glenny
Line item # 01-351-020
Line item # 01-355-020
Line item # 01-361-803
Line item # 01-361-804

Rebecca Fissel
Line item # 01-361-806

Robert Harbaugh
Line item # 01-322-500
Line item # 01-361-802

Kara Riethmaier
Line item # 01-361-810

Sara Stull
Line item # 01-361-811
Line item # 01-400-321
Line item # 01-400-324

Debra English
Line item # 01-409-368

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Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
2023 Budget Development
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
K. PBS 2019-05 Lefevre Street Parking Lot Agreement with GASD
L. PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center Construction and Management
M. PBS 2020-04 GIL B1 B2 – Chambersburg Storm Sewer Grant
N. PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing
O. PBS 2022-01 Budget Policy – Personnel Spending
P. PBS 2022-03 Fire Code Revisions – Knox Box Ordinance
Q. PBS 2022-04 Historic District Replacement Material Revisions
R. PBS 2022-05 Public Safety Ordinance Housekeeping
S. PBS 2022-06 Portable Restrooms
T. Theft of Services Ordinance
X. Adjournment
XI. Executive Session

Borough of Gettysburg
Borough Council Special Business Meeting
Submission of CDBG Application to DCED
Monday, October 24, 2022– 6:45 PM

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I. Council – Call to Order President Heyser
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser
III. Public Comment

(Restricted to items listed on the agenda)

IV. New Business
Motion to adopt resolution number 102422 authorizing the Board of Commissioners of
Adams County to submit an application for 2022 Community Development Block Grant
funds to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development on
behalf of the Borough of Gettysburg.

V. Public Comment

(Open to other business and items not on the agenda)

VI. Adjournment

Borough of Gettysburg

Borough Council Public Hearing Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 24, 2022– 6:30 PM

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I. Council – Call to Order President Heyser
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser
III. Review of Proposed Ordinance President Heyser
Motion adopted at the October 10, 2022 Council Business Meeting:
A motion to authorize the provision of public notice of the intent of the Borough
Council of the Borough of Gettysburg to enact an ordinance pursuant to Pennsylvania
Act 172 of 2016, as amended, authorizing certain tax credits against tax liability
imposed by the annual tax on real estate and the annual tax on earned income, as
levied by the Borough of Gettysburg, as incentives for the use and benefit of certain
individuals who qualify as active volunteers for the provision of fire protection
services in the Borough as provided by and through the Gettysburg Fire Department.
IV. Public Comment

(Restricted to the ordinance that would provide tax credits for individuals
who qualify as active volunteers for the provision of fire protection services
in the Borough as provided by and through the Gettysburg Fire Department)

V. Other Business
Public Comment
(Open to other business and items not on the agenda)

VI. Adjournment

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
2022 Budget Development
Monday, October 17, 2022 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Heyser
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser
III. Announcements President Heyser
An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was conducted
immediately following the adjournment of the October 11, 2022 monthly general business
meeting of the Council consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine
Act.
An executive session of the Borough Council will be conducted immediately following the
adjournment of this evening’s budget work session of the Council consistent with section
708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to discuss
matters involving the employment, and the terms and conditions of employment relating to
current Borough administrative 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.
Notable Dates:
Monday, October 24, 2022 6:30 PM Council Public Hearing
RE: Tax Credits for Volunteer Fire Fighters
6:45 PM Special Council Meeting
RE: CDBG Resolution
7:00 PM 2023 Budget Work Session
Monday, October 31, 2022 Budget Work Session Cancelled
Monday, November 1, 2021 7:00 PM 2023 Budget Work Session
Thursday, November 7, 2022 7:00 PM 2023 Budget Work Session
(if needed)
Monday, November 7, 2021 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(Vote to Advertise 2023 Budget)
Monday, November 28, 2022 2023 DRAFT Budget Issued for Public Review
Monday, December 12, 2022 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(2023 Budget Adoption)
IV. Public Comment
V. 2023 Budget
Funds
• Fund 03 – Fire Fund
• Fund 04 – CDBG Fund
• Fund 35 – Liquid Fuels Fund
• Fund 40 – Revolving Loan Fund
• Fund 96 – ARPA
• Fund 18 – Capital Projects Fund
• Fund 30 – Capital Reserves Fund
• Fund 01 – General Fund
2023 Fee Resolution
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
2022 Budget Development
Monday, October 17, 2022 – 7:00 PM
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjournment
VIII. Executive Session