Republican Candidates for the two County Commissioner seats in the May 21 primary election discuss county issues. Hosted by the Gettysburg Times.
David Bolton
Jim Martin (incumbent)
Randy Phiel (incumbent)
Commissioner Candidate Forum – Hosted by Gettysburg Times 4/25/2019
Gettysburg Borough – Storm Water Authority Meeting – 4/22/2019
How much does MS4 cost? Fees?
Agenda available here
Gettysburg Borough – Storm Water Authority Meeting – 4/8/2019
Three part series on public education and outreach. Part 2: How does MS4 work? Presented by Chad Clabaugh of C.S.Davidson
Meeting Agenda available here
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County – Callie Awards 2019
Business – Wendy Allen
Community Service – Faye Niebler
Education – Brenda Heberling
Legacy of a Lifetime – Ruthmary McIlhenny
Young Woman – Emma Sanders
Gettysburg Borough – Storm Water Authority Meeting – 3/25/2019
What is MS4? How did we get here? Chad Clabaugh of C.S.Davidson explains the MS4 program.
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 3/11/2019
Carl Segatti retires as Interim Police Chief and Robert Glenny swears in
Optic Nerds
We caught up the Optic Nerds, Hanover’s Guthrie Memorial Library Robotics Team, at the Builder’s Home & Garden Show in Hanover this year. The team is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Hanover and recently won 2nd place in the first lego league regional championship .
Open House – Myneca Ojo (Mayor of Hanover)
Community Media’s Ray Gouker sits down with Hanover’s New Mayor Myneca Ojo
YWCA Brown Bag Lunch Series – Tessa Adams – Project Hope
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County – Brown Bag Lunch Series
Tessa Adams – Program Coordinator – Adams County Children and Youth Services’ mentoring program, Project Hope
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 2/11/2019
Agenda available for download here
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I. Council – Call to Order President Naugle II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Naugle III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Naugle IV. Announcements President Naugle
An executive session of the Borough Council was conducted immediately prior to the adjournment of the January 14, 2019 monthly general business meeting consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(4) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session of the Borough Council was conducted immediately following the adjournment of the January 28, 2019 work session consistent with section 708(a)(3) and section 708(a)(4) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session of the Borough Council will be conducted immediately following the adjournment of this evening’s meeting consistent with section 708(a)(3) and section 708(a)4) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to receive information and discuss the possible purchase or lease of real property by the Borough; and (2) to consult with its professional advisors regarding information and strategy in connection with issues on which identifiable claims or complaints are expected to be filed.
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the February 11, 2019 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of January 14, 2019, Public Hearing of January 17, 2019 and Council Workshop Session of January 28, 2019 as presented. VI. Public Comment
VII. Current and Old Business
A. Finance Department 1. Departmental Report Nicolette James 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls for the month as presented.
B. Planning Department/Zoning/Code Enforcement/HARB 1. Departmental Report Becky LaBarre 2. Motions Needing Council Action
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A motion to accept the recommendation of the Gettysburg Borough Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review on Wednesday January 16, 2019 and grant Certificates of Appropriateness to the following applications as presented: COA-18-0117, 196 S. Stratton Street – Survivors, Inc. for construction of a new shed addition and elevated walkway on south elevation; COA-18-0046, 105 E. Middle Street – Ian and Ashly Miller for amendments to a previously-approved COA based on physical and photographic evidence; COA-18-0130, 117 Baltimore Street – County of Adams to enclose entry at northern elevation with aluminum/glass storefront system and brick infill; COA-18-0131, 322 Baltimore Street – Rodney G. Simpson for construction of new door hood over principal entry; and COA-18-0132, 157 Carlisle St – Gettysburg College for alterations to “The Colonial” residence hall to include enclosure of carport to create lounge, rehabilitation of railings and columns, installation of new carriage lamp-style sconce fixtures, and reconfiguration of parking area to create greenspace and terrace contingent upon satisfying minimum zoning requirements per Part 13: Parking.
A motion to enact an ordinance amending Chapter 13, Part 1 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances in order to change the expiration date of amusement licenses issued by the Borough from January 31st to March 31st of the following year.
A motion to adopt a resolution appointing Gary Casteel as a member of the Code Enforcement Appeals Board for a five-year term expiring on March 15, 2024.
A motion to adopt a resolution appointing Marion Ruff as a member of the Code Enforcement Appeals Board for a term expiring on March 15, 2023.
A motion to approve preparation and submission of a grant request to the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Program for funding for the Race Horse Alley / North Washington Street Phase of the Gettysburg Inner Loop Bicycle Trail.
C. Parking Department 1. Departmental Report Richard L. Miller, II 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to enact an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Part 4 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances relative to removing areas on the north side of East High Street from the on-street metered parking zones and designating areas on the north side of East High Street as a reserved metered parking space for use by persons with disabilities, as reserved unmetered parking spaces for use by Borough employees, and as reserved unmetered parking spaces for use of the general public while conducting business at the Borough Municipal Office Building.
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A motion to authorize the preparation, revision, finalization and publication for subsequent enactment of an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Part 7 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances relative to the temporary reservation and use of parking spaces in unmetered and metered parking zones of the Borough of Gettysburg, to include the reservation and use of such parking spaces by hotels and bed and breakfast establishments, and the placement of open-top refuse containers in unmetered and metered parking zones of the Borough and to authorize the preparation of the legislative purposes for the amendments of the ordinance provisions of Chapter 15, Part 7 of the Code of Ordinances.
D. Public Works Department 1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh E. Borough Engineer 1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the letter conveying Gettysburg Borough comments regarding the Traffic Impact Study related to the Mark Gettysburg Project in Straban Township.
A motion to award the 2019 Stratton Street Pavement Improvements Contract to the lowest qualified responsible and responsive bidder________________ in the amount of __________________.
A motion to approve application for payment No. 5 to E.K. Services, Inc. for the Stratton Street Storm Sewer Improvements project in the amount of $36,879.00.
A motion to authorize the Borough Engineer to advertise the King Street Stormwater Improvements project for construction bids.
F. Police Department 1. Departmental Report Chief Carl Segatti 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize a COLA increase for retired police pensioner Douglas McKinney, to be paid from the Police Pension Plan effective January 1, 2019.
A motion to appoint Robert W. Glenny, Jr. to the position and office of Gettysburg Borough Chief of Police consistent with the certification by the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg as to his qualification for such position and office following a noncompetitive examination conducted on January 22, 2019.
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A motion to authorize the entry into an Employment Agreement with Robert W. Glenny, Jr., for his employment as Gettysburg Borough Chief of Police commencing on March 4, 2019. Susan C. Naugle, President of Borough Council, and Sara L. Stull, Secretary, are hereby authorized to execute the Employment Agreement on behalf of the Borough.
G. Borough Manager 1. Manager’s Report Charles Gable 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize entry into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gettysburg Garden Club for the operation of the downtown flower project for a term expiring on December 31, 2022. Charles R. Gable, MPA, Borough Manager, is hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Borough.
A motion to authorize entry into an Agreement for Services Rendered with the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority relative to its administration and assessment of related fees for the implementation and operation of the Borough’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Susan C. Naugle, President of Borough Council, and Sara L. Stull, Secretary, are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Borough.
A motion to authorize the preparation and submission of letters to appropriate National Park Service leadership, U.S. Representative John Joyce and U.S. Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, Jr. supporting approval by the Gettysburg National Military Park of the Gettysburg YWCA’s permit application to conduct the 2019 Spirit of Gettysburg 5K and Gettysburg Battlefield Marathon on GNMP property.
VIII. Reports
A. Liaison Reports
1. MSG Deb Adamik 2. GARA Jacob Schindel 3. GMA Susan Naugle 4. Planning Commission Charles Strauss 5. Steinwehr Avenue Heart of Gettysburg Battlefield (SAHGB) Jacob Schindel 6. Adams County Boroughs Association (ACBA) Mayor Streeter 7. Adams County Council of Governments (COG) John Lawver 8. Adams County Transportation Planning Organization (ACTPO) Susan Naugle 9. Adams Overdose Awareness Task Force Charles Strauss
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10. Trail Feasibility Study Christopher Berger B. Other Reports
1. Elm Street 2. Recycling Report 3. Adams County EMS Report
IX. Elected Official’s Comments
A. Mayor Theodore Streeter B. Wesley Heyser C. Patricia Lawson D. Charles Strauss E. Christopher Berger F. John Lawver G. Vice President Jacob Schindel H. President Susan Naugle
X. Public Comment XI. Adjournment XII. Executive Session
Dancing with the Local Stars 2019
The pairs practice for months and show off their skills at an event
to benefit the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and Adams County Arts Council.
Jill Rakowicz, art teacher at Alloway Creek Elementary School and accomplished local artist and Frank Daire, an information technology manager who competes with wife Linda Neiswender
in amateur competitions in ballroom and country dance
Wesley Doll, superintendent of the Upper Adams School District and
Cathy Kamsler, competitive ballroom dancer with husband Dr. David Kamsler and retired Gettysburg school nurse
Rev. Lou Nyiri, associate pastor at the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church since 1996 and Linda Neiswender, OB/GYN professional in Hanover who competes with husband Frank Daire in amateur competitions in ballroom and country dance
Mark Chester, lead pastor at Gettysburg Foursquare Church and
Rachel Smith, owner and executive director of Gettysburg Dance Center
Keith Petters, owner of the Blue & Gray Bar & Grill in Gettysburg and Denice Staub, ballet and jazz instructor at Gettysburg Dance Center
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 01/15/2019
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 01/15/2019
Gettysburg Borough Council – 1/14/2019
Download the agenda here
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I. Council – Call to Order President Naugle II. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance President Naugle III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Naugle IV. Announcements President Naugle
Executive sessions of the Borough Council were conducted immediately prior to the commencement of the December 10, 2018 monthly general business meeting and immediately prior to the commencement of a special meeting of the Borough Council held on January 3, 2019 pursuant to section 708(a)(1) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session of the Borough Council will be conducted immediately prior to the adjournment of this evening’s meeting consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)4) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to discuss matters involving the employment and appointment, the terms and conditions of employment and the hiring of a prospective public official or employee of the Borough; and (2) to consult with its professional advisors regarding information and strategy in connection with issues on which identifiable claims or complaints have been or are expected to be filed.
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council A motion to approve the January 14, 2019 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of December 10, 2018 as presented.
VI. Special Presentation
Linda Atiyeh, Gallery 30, 26 York Street.
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Current and Old Business
A. Finance Department 1. Departmental Report Nicolette James 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls for the month as presented.
A motion to accept the J. P. Harris Tax Exoneration report for tax year 2011 as presented.
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B. Planning Department/Zoning/Code Enforcement/HARB 1. Departmental Report Becky LaBarre 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 and grant Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as presented: COA-18-0119, 344 Baltimore Street – Gettysburg Anniversary Committee for alterations at rear elevation to construct ADA-compliant entry; COA-18-0120, 217 N. Stratton Street – Katherine Crandall & Reuban Kline for construction of a new two-story garage at rear of lot; and COA-18-0125, 127 N. Washington Street – Apex Holdings LLC for installation of custom-sized vinyl replacement windows, with the nine (9) historic windows most visible from the public way to be retained and rehabilitated.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare, finalize and publish for subsequent enactment an ordinance amending Chapter 13, Part 1 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances in order to change the expiration date of amusement licenses issued by the Borough from January 31st to March 31st of the following year. A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare, finalize and publish for subsequent enactment an Ordinance amending and updating Chapter 5, Part 2 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2015 Edition, as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Gettysburg. A motion to reappoint Sarah Kipp as a member of the Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission for a four-year term, and expiring on the first Monday in January 2023. C. Parking Department 1. Departmental Report Richard L. Miller, II 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the preparation, finalization and publication for subsequent enactment by the Borough Council of an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Part 4 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances relative to removing areas on the north side of East High Street from the on-street metered parking zones and designating areas on the north side of East High Street as a reserved metered parking space for use by persons with disabilities, as reserved unmetered parking spaces for use by Borough employees, and as reserved unmetered parking spaces for use of the general public while conducting business at the Borough Municipal Office Building. A motion to authorize the finalization and publication for subsequent enactment by the Borough Council of an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Part 7 of the Gettysburg Borough Code of Ordinances relative to the temporary reservation and use of parking spaces in unmetered and metered parking zones of the Borough of Gettysburg and
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the placement of open-top refuse containers in unmetered and in metered parking zones of the Borough. D. Public Works Department 1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh E. Borough Engineer 1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh 2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to Approve Change Order No. 4 to the Stratton Street Storm Sewer Improvements Contract in the amount of $11,505.58.
Motion to approve application for payment No. 4 in the amount of $115,079.79 for the Stratton Street Storm Sewer Improvements Contract.
Motion to authorize the Borough Engineer to advertise Stratton Street Pavement Improvements project for construction bids.
Motion to approve application for payment No. 1 to Lobar Associates, Inc. for the 2018 Bridge Maintenance Program in the amount of $47,531.75.
F. Police Department 1. Departmental Report Chief Carl Segatti G. Borough Manager 1. Manager’s Report Charles Gable 2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to appoint John Seilhamer to the Shade Tree Commission for a five-year term expiring in October 2023.
A single motion is offered for adoption to: A. Hold the 2019 monthly Borough Council Meetings on the following dates at 7:00 PM, prevailing time, in the Municipal Building and authorize the Borough Secretary to advertise the same in the Gettysburg Times: Monday, February 11, 2019 Monday, March 11, 2019 Monday, April 8, 2019 Monday, May 13, 2019 Monday, June 10, 2019 Monday, July 8, 2019 Monday, August 12, 2019 Monday, September 9, 2019
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Monday, December 9, 2019 B. Hold the 2019 monthly Borough Council Work Session meetings on the following dates: Monday, January 28, 2019 Monday, February 25, 2019 Monday, March 25, 2019 Monday, April 22, 2019 Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Monday, June 24, 2019 Monday, July 22, 2019 Monday, August 26, 2019 Monday, September 23, 2019 Monday, October 28, 2019 Monday, November 25, 2019 Monday, December 23, 2019 C. Hold two Special 2020 Budget Work Session meetings on the following dates: Monday, October 21, 2019 Monday, November 4, 2019 D. Hold two Public Hearings regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) on the following dates at 6:30 PM: Monday, August 26, 2019 Monday, September 9, 2019.
IX. Reports A. A. Liaison Reports
1. MSG Deb Adamik 2. GARA Jacob Schindel 3. GMA Susan Naugle
A motion to adopt a resolution appointing Susan Cipperly as a member of the Board of the Gettysburg Municipal Authority for a five-year term, commencing in January 2019 and expiring on the first Monday of January 2024. 4. Planning Commission Charles Strauss 5. Steinwehr Avenue Heart of Gettysburg Battlefield (SAHGB) Jacob Schindel 6. Adams County Boroughs Association (ACBA) Mayor Streeter 7. Adams County Council of Governments (COG) John Lawver
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8. Adams County Transportation Planning Organization (ACTPO) Susan Naugle 9. Adams County Heroin Awareness Task Force Charles Strauss 10. Trail Feasibility Study Christopher Berger B. Other Reports
1. Elm Street 2. Recycling Report 3. Adams County EMS Report
X. Elected Official’s Comments
A. Mayor Theodore Streeter B. Wesley Heyser C. Patricia Lawson D. Charles Strauss E. Christopher Berger F. John Lawver G. Vice President Jacob Schindel H. President Susan Naugle
XI. Public Comment XII. Executive Session XIII. Adjournment
