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I. 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. Public Comment

VI. Special Business
The Borough Council of Gettysburg will follow a structured and impartial process to appoint
a qualified candidate to fill the vacancy in the elective Borough office of Mayor and to serve
as Borough Mayor until the municipal election in November 2027 and the subsequent seating
of the newly-elected Mayor on January 3, 2028.
First, individuals seeking appointment must be qualified electors who have submitted the
required nomination form.
To be eligible, each candidate must:
(a) be at least 18 years of age;
(b) have maintained a primary residence within the Borough for at least one year
continuously prior to appointment; and
(c) be a registered elector of the Borough.

All qualified candidates are provided with the same set of questions in advance to ensure
fairness and consistency in the evaluation process.
During the public selection meeting, candidates will be invited to address Borough Council
in alphabetical order. Each candidate will be given five (5) minutes to respond to the prepared
questions and present her or his qualifications, perspectives, and vision for the role.
One sitting Council member, Christopher Berger (Ward 2), has submitted his name as a
candidate for appointment as mayor. As a result, he will not participate as a member of
Borough Council in any portion of the selection process (his participation shall be exclusively
as a candidate), including discussion, deliberation or voting, in order to avoid any appearance
of impropriety or any conflict of interest in the selection process.
After all candidates have delivered their remarks, Borough Council will proceed with the
selection process. The selection process will occur in rounds, with each Council member

Borough of Gettysburg

Special Council Business Meeting Agenda – Appointment of Mayor

Monday, March 23, 2026 – 5:30 PM

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present casting a vote in favor of one candidate in each round. The candidate with the least
number of votes in any round shall be eliminated from consideration before the subsequent
selection round. These rounds will continue until a final candidate receives an affirmative
majority vote from the members of the Borough Council.
Once a candidate has the indicated support of a majority of Council members and the Borough
Council has reached a consensus regarding the candidate to be appointed, that individual will
then be formally appointed by adoption of a resolution and will be sworn in and seated as
Mayor of Gettysburg. The new mayor shall serve in that capacity until January 3, 2028, which
is the first Monday in January following the next municipal election in November 2027. At
the January 3, 2028 organization meeting, the newly-elected mayor shall be seated to serve
the remainder of the term of office to which former Mayor, Chad-Alan Carr, was originally
elected. The term of office will expire on the first Monday in January 2030.
This process ensures transparency, equal opportunity for candidates, and a clear majority
selection and appointment by Council.
A. Council President J. Matthew Moon asks Notary Public, Wendy Flax, if each
candidate has affirmed their eligibility to be considered for the position of
Mayor of Gettysburg Borough.
B. Mayoral Candidates Address Borough Council (each limited to 5 minutes)
1. Wendy Allen
2. Christopher M. Berger
3. John Buchheister
4. Daniel Carr
5. Rita C. Frealing
6. Luke C. Frigon
7. Anne Marie (Nancy) W. Gudmestad
8. Alison Lintal
9. Juliana Love
10. Bradley E. Miller
11. Vanessa M. Rice
12. Kenneth J. Serfass
13. David P. Todd
14. Kristin Webb
B. Council Discussion and/Follow-Up Questions of Candidates
C. Selection of an eligible person to be nominated for appointment to fill the
vacancy in the elective office of Mayor of the Borough of Gettysburg due to
the prior resignation of Chad-Alan Carr.
Manager Gable calls the roll.

Borough of Gettysburg

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D. A motion to adopt Resolution No. 032326 appointing ________________ as the Mayor of the
Borough of Gettysburg in order to fill the vacancy in that elective office, with the term of office of
this appointment expiring on January 3, 2028, which is the first Monday in January following
the next municipal election to be held in November 2027.
E. Oath of Office of Mayor Appointee.

Oath of office administered by Notary Public, Wendy Flax.
Please raise your right hand and repeat after me:
“I << insert name >> do solemnly swear, — that I will support,
obey, and defend — the Constitution of the United States, — and
the Constitution of this Commonwealth, — and that I will
discharge the duties of my office with fidelity”.

F. New mayor is seated.
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment

I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
An executive session was conducted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Gettysburg immediately following the adjournment of its monthly business
meeting held on March 9, 2026 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 monthly work session meeting,
consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for
the following purposes: (1) to provide updated information and to discuss
matters involving the employment or appointment of current or prospective
Borough employees and to provide information and to discuss a PHRC
complaint filed by former Borough employee; and (2) to review and to discuss
matters of Borough business which, if conducted in public, could lead to the
disclosure of information or confidentiality protected by law.
IV. Special Presentation
None.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. New Business
(16) PBS 2026-02 Addition of Lieutenant Command Position Charles Gable
(Gettysburg Police Department) Matthew Moon

VII. Current and Old Business
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions

e. Outdoor Dining / Furniture John Whitmore

VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (HARB) AGENDA
Wednesday – March 18, 2026 at 7PM

1. Call meeting to order 7PM

2. Review and Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes
A. A motion to approve the Business Meeting Agenda of March 18, 2026
B. A motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026

3. Public Comment

4. Consent Agenda Motion to Approve:
a. COA26-00051 323 Baltimore Street – Megan Doolittle
Copper wall mounted wall porch light; add a business sign with a directional spot
light.
b. COA26-00047 44 W. High Street – Rosemary Meagher
Emergency demolition of dethatched rear block garage due to accident damage.

5. Old Business: N/A

6. New Business: Applications for Initial Review:

A. COA 26-00055 MAJOR PROJECT – 218 Chambersburg – Jason Zielewicz
Replace 2 windows (DBL Hung Vinyl Pro Via Pella) combine windows (far right) and door to install (Pro Via / Pella) slider (vinyl) on rear entrance to 2nd floor (deck constructed & approved in COA25-0097).
B. COA 26-00072 MAJOR PROJECT – 61 Steinwehr Bradley Waybright
Paint existing siding dark green, paint windows cream, new front door black, Main roof metal to shingled roof, 1st floor overhang shaker to shingles, and new gutters and downspouts. Replace front door, black in color.
C. COA 26-00049 MAJOR PROJECT – 216 Chambersburg – Stephen D Synder
Main structure metal roof will be replaced with Everlast II metal roof with a board and batten look, Rear block garage main roof shingles to metal, and north side rear shed off block garage replace rubber to rubber roof, not seen from the alleyway.

7. REPORTS

A. Administrative COA Approvals from the last meeting (see list attached) Ordinance 11-108 Duties and Responsibilities [Ord.1118-91, 8/12/1991,& 108]
B. Report of Chair
C. Report of Staff –. 2026 Awards will be in May! Send me your nominations, the work must be completed and be located within the Borough’s Historic District.
Certificates of Appropriateness approved administratively since the last HARB meeting:
1. COA 26-00041 Minor Project – 250 Buford Avenue – Mark Rarrick
Remove and replace existing shingled roof, Install 1” ISO Insulation, install a new.060
completely adhered EPDM roof system with all necessary flashings. .032 edgings and
terminations. All applications must meet the Secretary of the Interior Guidelines.
2. COA 26-00064 Minor Project – 61 Steinwehr Avenue – Brad and Kim Waybright
Roof and gutter replacement on sections of the property. Roof to be installed with Black
Architectural Shingles. Gutters to be white, like existing. All applications must meet the
Department of Interiors Historic Restoration Guidelines.
3. COA 26-00060 Minor Project – 335 York Street – Larry Peters
Replacement of existing rubber roof and fiber board. All applications must meet the
Secretary of the Interior Guidelines.

8. Public Comment

9. Adjournment

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00pm | 59 East High Street – Council Chambers

1. Convene Meeting

2. Review and Approve Agenda

3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes
A. February 17, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

5. Tabled Old Business
A. SLD-240003 / Gettysburg Station / 108 North Stratton Street Project presentation led by the developer.
B. SLD-250002 / Simrat, LLC / 351 East Water Street Extension Request.

6. New Business
A. SLD-260001 / Jacqueline White / 95 and 99 Steinwehr Avenue Review of a minor subdivision application SLD-260001 / Jacqueline White / 95 and 99 Steinwehr Avenue.

7. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members

9. Public Comment

10. Adjourn

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 9, 2026 – 7:00 PM

I. Council – Call to Order

II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Welcome and Opening Remarks

IV. Announcements
An executive session was conducted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Gettysburg immediately following the adjournment of its work session meeting held on
February 23, 2026 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 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 updated information and to discuss matters involving the employment or
appointment of current or prospective Borough employees and to provide information
and to discuss a pending PHRC complaint filed by former Borough employee; and (2)
to review and to discuss matters of Borough business which, if conducted in public,
could lead to the disclosure of information or confidentiality protected by law.

V. Special Business
A motion to accept the resignation of Chad-Alan Carr from the elective office of Mayor
of the Borough of Gettysburg, as tendered in writing by Mr. Carr on March 3, 2026.

A motion to set a special meeting of the Borough Council on_Monday, March 23, 2026,
commencing at 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of appointing a qualified, registered elector
of the Borough as Mayor in order to fill the vacancy in that elective office due to the
resignation of Mr. Carr.

VI. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the March 9, 2026 agenda as presented.

A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of February 9, 2026 and the
Council Work Session held on February 23, 2026 as presented.

VII. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)

VIII. Current and Old Business
A. Planning Department
1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement
a. Departmental Report

2. Historic & Environmental Preservation
a. Departmental Report

Council will consider individually the following recommendations of the Borough of
Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review regarding
the Certificates of Appropriateness applications presented to the Board at its February 18,
2026 monthly meeting:

A motion to accept the HARB New Business recommendation for COA26-00024,
MAJOR PROJECT: 128 York Street – Michael Cannon for the window gas meter
placement project conditioned that the plant boxes be returned to the front of the
porch between the columns as a screen for the existing placement.

A motion to accept the HARB New Business recommendation for COA26-00026,
MAJOR PROJECT: 17 Mummasburg Street – Harry Stokes for the exterior stucco
work and foundation work to include the repointing of the stone basement inside and
out and to remove the exterior stucco to reveal the wood siding and replace siding as
needed.

A motion to accept the HARB New Business recommendation for COA26-00066,
MAJOR PROJECT: 110 Chambersburg Street – Jacob Schindel for the exterior
project to include the construction of a new brick archway on the east front property.

A motion to accept the HARB New Business recommendation for COA26-00006,
MAJOR PROJECT: 132 E. Middle Street – Philip Goble for the window replacement
project to include the replacement of 10 original windows and three vinyl windows
in-kind with a Fibrex composite material made of wood and vinyl, provided that the
applicant/property owners can utilize a full-lite window style if they choose.

A motion to accept the HARB New Business recommendation for COA26-00029,
MAJOR PROJECT: 34 W. Middle Street – Rich Finkenbiner for the window and
door replacement project resulting damage caused by a structure fire to include the
replacement of three windows: two front sliding windows and one west-side doublehung vinyl window.

A motion to accept the HARB New Business recommendation for COA26-00022,
MAJOR PROJECT: 29 E. Middle Street – Darren Glass for the new garage
reconstruction project of a new 16 ft by 21 ft garage in the same footprint which will
mimic a 1920s style and pick-up the design elements of the existing home.

B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report

C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report

D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report
2. Motion Needing Council Action

A motion to award the 2026 Street Improvements Contract #1 to the lowest qualified
responsive and responsible bidder, JVI Group Inc., at its bid amount of $190,419.00.

A motion to reject the only bid for the 2026 Street Preservation Contract #2 and to
authorize the Borough Engineer to re-bid the project after further evaluation.

E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report
2. Motion Needing Council Action

A motion to approve the making of a conditional offer of employment to David R. Snyder
and to conditionally appoint Mr. Snyder to fill the current vacancy in the Gettysburg
Borough administrative office of Chief of Police.

F. Office of the Manager/Treasurer
1. Borough Secretary’s Report
2. Borough Manager’s Report
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, 2026.

A motion to adopt the ACNB Bank Corporate Authorization Resolution for approved
signers for the Borough of Gettysburg: J. Matthew Moon, Council President, Alisha R.
Sanders, Council Vice President, Christopher M. Berger, Council Member, Charles R.
Gable, Borough Manager and Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary.

A motion to award the Borough’s municipal waste hauler contract to Waste
Connections, as the lowest qualified and responsible bidder, for the performance of
refuse collection and disposal services and the collection of recyclables and recycling
services, for a four (4) year term commencing on April 1, 2026.

A motion to adopt Resolution No. 030926 appointing Dominic Picarelli as a member of
the Gettysburg Borough Code Enforcement Appeals Board for a five (5) year term of
office expiring in March 2031.

IX. Reports
A. Liaison Reports
1. MSG Jill Sellers
Main Street Gettysburg
2. GARA Jeff Rioux
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority
3. GMA Chris Berger
Gettysburg Municipal Authority
4. SAHGB Kim Mayers
Steinwehr Avenue Heart of Gettysburg Battlefield
5. ACBA
Adams County Boroughs Association
6. ACCOG Matthew Moon
Adams County Council of Governments
7. HABPI/ Trail Feasibility Study Chris Berger
Health Adams Bicycle Pedestrian, Inc.
8. ACTPO
Adams County Transportation Planning Organization

B. Other Reports
1. Recycling Report
2. Gettysburg Fire Department Report
3. Adams County EMS Report

X. Elected Official’s Comments
A. Mayor
B. Peter Bales
C. Jeffrey Rioux
D. Chris Berger
E. William Mooney III
F. Kimberly Mayers
G. Vice President Alisha Sanders
H. President Matthew Moon

XI. Public Comment

XII. Adjournment

XIII. Executive Session

GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY
(GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING

I. GBSWA – Call to Order

II. Welcome and Opening Remarks

III. Announcements

IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business
A motion to approve the agenda as presented.
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented.
A motion to approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes.

V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)

VI. Current Business
A. Financial Updates
 Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2025)
 Payments Received (2026 Billing)
 Liens Filed Adam Boyer
 Update on Grants

VII. Special Presentation
A. Tentative – Gettysburg Station and/or Simrat Townhome Engineers – Gettysburg Station Project

VIII. Old Business
A. Updates
1) Steven’s Run / Water Street Bridge
2) GMA Sewer Interceptor Project
3) Columbia Gas Project / West Lincon Avenue
4) GASD Middle School Storm Water Management
5) Town Homes (Water Street)
6) Met-Ed / Status of Punctured Storm Sewer Pipe
7) Meeting dates – Switch to every other month

IX. New Business
A. Stevens Run Channel Wall (Carlislie to Gilliland Design) update
And Construction Grant application

X. Public Comment

XI. Adjournment