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Borough of Gettysburg
Reception for Master Patrol Officer Dennis Bevenour 6:30 PM
Council Business Meeting Agenda – Monday, May 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM

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. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the May 12, 2025 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of April 14, 2025 and the Council
Work Session on April 28, 2025 as presented.
V. Special Presentation
Mayor Frealing and Chief Robert Glenny presented a proclamation and a police
shadow box to Master Patrol Officer Dennis Bevenour upon his retirement on
February 24, 2025.
VI. Announcements President Moon
An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council immediately following
the adjournment of this evening’s monthly general business meeting of the Council
consistent with sections 708(a)(1) and 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following
purposes: (1) to provide information and to discuss matters involving the
employment, the terms and conditions of employment, and the evaluation and
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.
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 authorize the Director of Code Enforcement, the Code Compliance
Officer and the solicitor to prepare and finalize a proposed ordinance, amending
Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg, for the purposes
of implementing quality of life enforcement provisions relative to code enforcement
ordinance violations.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendation of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review during a public meeting on
April 16, 2025 and to approve the grants of Certificates of Appropriateness for the
following applications as presented: COA-250012 MAJOR PROJECT: 64 W. Middle
Street – Aime and Jodie Reighard Trust for the repair and replacement of exterior
features due to fire damage provided the removal of five or six west side windows
would be replaced with a window style agreeable to both the applicant and the Board
as presented in the application scope dated February 25, 2025; COA-250021 MAJOR
PROJECT: 639 S. Washington Street – Ryan and Amy Barnes for the construction
of a new 22 foot by 40 foot garage with board and batten siding in a dark color way
as presented in the application dated March 25, 2025; COA-250013, MAJOR
PROJECT: 322 Baltimore Street – Rod Simpson for the demolition of a rear 20 foot
by 20 foot accessory block garage; COA-250014, MAJOR PROJECT: 117
Breckenridge Street – Michael Brazda for the replacement of 14 windows pending
applicant confirmation that those windows are two-over-two windows with external
simulated divided light grids as presented in the application dated March 11, 2025;
COA-250020 MAJOR PROJECT: 120 N. Stratton Street – Charles Huber for the
construction of a new 16 foot by 22 foot enclosed screened porch over an existing deck
using materials outlined in the present scope as presented in the application dated
March 24, 2025. This action is taken in consideration of the factors and criteria, and
the findings made thereon, by HARB, as set forth in its April 16, 2025 meeting
minutes, and the same are hereby adopted by the Borough Council.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purpose
of designating Hillcrest Place as a residential parking permit street consistent with
the Borough regulations for the Residential Parking Permit System, as set forth in
Chapter 15, Part 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purposes
of designating an area on York Street, at or near its intersection with Liberty Street,
within a twelve-hour limit metered parking zone and removing such area from a twohour limit metered parking zone.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purpose
of removing a metered individual parking space on the east side of Baltimore Street
and adjacent to real property located at street address 304 Baltimore Street due to
public safety concerns.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to award the North Washington Street Sidewalk & Paving Improvements –
Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2 – DCNR construction contract to the lowest
qualified responsive and responsible bidder, Kinsley Construction Inc., at their bid
amount of $334,424.00 as recommended by the Borough Engineer.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
A motion to accept the eligibility list of candidates for the open position of entry-level
patrol officer and police cadet, as certified to and submitted to the Borough Council
by the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg. The Borough Council
does not object to the candidate certified to by the Civil Service Commission on its
eligibility list submitted to the Council.
A motion to make an offer of conditional appointment to Zachary Sawdey, as the
first-ranked candidate on the eligibility list, as certified to and submitted to the
Borough Council by the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg, for
an open position of entry-level patrol officer and police cadet with the Gettysburg
Borough Police Department. Said conditional appointment of an entry-level patrol
officer shall become effective on June 30, 2025.
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 appoint Elizabeth Meighan as a member of the Civil Service Commission
of the Borough of Gettysburg for a term of six (6) years, expiring in May 2031.
A motion to authorize the execution and delivery of a proposed Memorandum of
Agreement between the Borough of Gettysburg and the Pennsylvania State Historic
Preservation Officer regarding the Gettysburg Welcome Center. Charles R. Gable,
MPA, Borough Manager, and Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary, are hereby
authorized to sign, attest, execute and deliver the proposed Memorandum of
Agreement on behalf of the Borough.
A motion to authorize the execution and delivery of a proposed agreement between
the Borough of Gettysburg and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regarding the procurement of federal grant funding and access
to such federal funds for the development and construction of the Gettysburg
Welcome Center. Charles R. Gable, MPA, Borough Manager, and Sara L. Stull,
Borough Secretary, are hereby authorized to sign, attest, execute and deliver the
proposed funding agreement with HUD on behalf of the Borough.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051225-1 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. 051225-2 for the purposes of supporting the Main
Street Gettysburg, Inc. vision statement, its five-year action strategy plan, as the
current plan for the revitalization of the Olde Getty Place neighborhood of the
Borough of Gettysburg relative to the Designated Elm Street Program, its request for
Main Street Matters Program Designation from the Department of Community and
Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (DCED), and the
entry by the Borough into a Cooperation Agreement with Main Street Gettysburg,
Inc. for its services to implement the five-year action plan for the Elm Street program
following the designation of the same by DCED.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051225-3 for the purposes of supporting the Main
Street Gettysburg, Inc. vision statement, its five-year action strategy plan, as the
current plan for the revitalization of the historic and central business districts of the
Borough of Gettysburg relative to the Designated Main Street Program, its request
for Main Street Program Designation from the Department of Community and
Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (DCED), and the
entry by the Borough into a Cooperation Agreement with Main Street Gettysburg,
Inc. for its services to implement the five-year action plan for the Main Street
program following designation of the same by DCED.
A motion to appoint Judith Butterfield as a voting delegate for the Pennsylvania State
Association of Boroughs Annual Conference to be held June 1 to 4, 2025.
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
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

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers

1. Convene Meeting

2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
4. Tabled Old Business – NONE
5. New Business
A. Rezoning Resolution 05052025
Resolution by the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the May 5,
2025 Draft Zoning Ordinance to the Borough Council in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
6. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, at
7:00 p.m.
7. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
8. Public Comment
9. Adjourn

PUBLIC MEETINGS Wednesday, April 23 & 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

6:30 Welcome & Introductions Charles Gable, Project Background Chad Clabaugh

6:45 Phase 2B: Gateway Jill Sellers Small Group Discussion Table Moderator

7:00 Phase 1: Baltimore Street Center Jill Sellers Small Group Discussion Table Moderator

7:15 Phase 2A: Lincoln Square Jill Sellers Small Group Discussion Table Moderator

8:00 Large Group Discussion Jill Sellers

8:30 Closing Remarks/Next Steps Charles Gable

Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 28, 2025 – 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 was conducted immediately following
the adjournment of the April 14, 2025 Borough Council General Business Meeting,
consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
The public is invited to participate in the second public forum to discuss design
concepts for the Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project. That public forum will be
convened at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at the Gettysburg Borough Municipal
Building (59 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325).
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 Harbaugh / Gable
d. Shade Tree Ordinance / Procedures
(2) PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing Whitmore

(31) Chapter 15 Parking Amendments – Fissel / Gable
 Process and Authorization for Ticket Dismissal / Voids
VII. New Business
(31) Chapter 15 Parking Amendments – Fissel / Gable
 RPP on Hillcrest Avenue
 Parking Meter Removal at 304 Baltimore Street
 Meter Enforcement Hours on York Street
VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment

Welcome & Introductions Charles Gable
Project Background Chad Clabaugh
6:45 Phase 2B: Gateway Jill Sellers
Small Group Discussion Table Moderator
7:00 Phase 1: Baltimore Street Center Jill Sellers
Small Group Discussion Table Moderator
7:15 Phase 2A: Lincoln Square Jill Sellers
Small Group Discussion Table Moderator
8:00 Large Group Discussion Jill Sellers
8:30 Closing Remarks/Next Steps Charles Gable

GETTYSBURG PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers

1. Convene Meeting

2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. February 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes – Revised
B. March 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business – NONE
6. New Business
A. SLD-240003 / Gettysburg Station / 108 N. Stratton Street
Review of application for acceptance for a Preliminary Subdivision and Land
Development Plan for property located at 108 N. Stratton Street, Parcels 16007-
0109-000, 16007-0125-000, and 16007-0125A-000.
B. Rezoning
1. Direction for Borough Council
2. Updated Districts
3. Updated Zoning Map
4. Resolution with recommendation to Borough Council
7. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, 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, April 14, 2025 – 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 monthly general business
meeting held on March 10, 2025 consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5)
of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council 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 involving the employment, the terms
and conditions of employment, and the evaluation and discussion 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.
The public is invited to participate in two public forums to discuss
design concepts for the Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project.
Both public forums are set to begin at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers
at the Gettysburg Borough Municipal Building (59 East High Street,
Gettysburg, PA 17325).
 Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
 Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
A motion to approve the April 14, 2025 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Business Meeting of March 10, 2025,
Public Hearing Minutes and Council Work Session Minutes both held on March 24,
2025 as presented.
VI. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VII. Current and Old Business
A. Planning Department
1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action

A motion to adopt Resolution # 041425-1 approving, as the receiving municipality,
the request of Gateway Mini Mart U.S.A., Inc., for an intended intermunicipal
transfer of a restaurant liquor license (License No. R-21262; LID No. 129742) from
previously approved licensed premises located at 985 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg in
Cumberland Township to the proposed licensed premises located within the Borough
of Gettysburg at 517 Baltimore Street.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendation of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review during a meeting held on
March 19, 2025 and to approve the grant of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
following application as presented: COA-250011 MAJOR PROJECT: 615 York Street –
Schmuck Lumber Company Inc. for the installation of a stand-alone greenhouse as
presented in the application scope dated February 25, 2025. This action is taken in
consideration of the review of factors and criteria, and the findings made thereon, by
HARB, as set forth in its March 19, 2025 meeting minutes, and the same are hereby
adopted by the Borough Council.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report
A motion to authorize the development of a ninety (90) day pilot program, pursuant
to section 15-105 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg, with
proposed experimental parking regulations, provisions, pricing, and use of the
Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage for the competitive marketing of conferences
by Borough hotels and related businesses during normally low tourism time periods
from December 15, 2025 through March 15, 2026.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to award a contract to _________________________as the lowest qualified
responsible and responsive bidder for the rental of heavy construction vehicles and
equipment as set forth in the Borough’s specifications and instructions to bidders.
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report
2. Motions Needing Council Action

A motion to approve Application for Payment #6 to York Excavating Company, in
the amount of $217,901.29 for the North Washington Street Water and Storm Project,
which corrects and overrides the motion made in March 2025 for the same
Application for Payment #6 but at that time in an incorrect amount, as recommended
by the Borough Engineer.
A motion to approve Change Order #5 of the contract with York Excavating
Company, in the amount of $59,240.43 for the North Washington Street Water and
Storm Project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer.
A motion to approve Application for Payment #7 final to York Excavating Company,
in the amount of $250,639.33 for the North Washington Street Water and Storm
Project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report
2. Motions Needing Council Action
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 Craig Staley, to
be paid from the Police Pension Plan effective March 1, 2025.
A motion to authorize the finalization and the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the property owner, Gettysburg Hotel Investors, for the
installation of surveillance cameras at locations on the exterior of the Gettysburg
Hotel building for use in certain areas of Lincoln Square in order to provide enhanced
safety and security for Borough residents, visitors and businesses located within the
downtown area of the Borough. J. Matthew Moon, President of Borough Council, and
Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary, are hereby authorized to sign, attest, execute and
deliver the MOU on behalf of the Borough of Gettysburg.
A motion to authorize the finalization and the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the property owner, Twin Bridges Farm, LLC, for the
installation of surveillance cameras at locations on the exterior of the former Adams
County National Bank building for use in certain areas of Lincoln Square in order to
provide enhanced safety and security for Borough residents, visitors and businesses
located within the downtown area of the Borough. J. Matthew Moon, President of
Borough Council, and Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary, are hereby authorized to
sign, attest, execute and deliver the MOU on behalf of the Borough of Gettysburg.
A motion to authorize and ratify the option invoked by the Borough in order to renew
and extend its contract with Waste Management, Inc. for the performance of the
provision of services for the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste and the
collection of recyclables in the Borough of Gettysburg. The renewal and extension
shall be for an additional one (1) year term, with no change in the prices or fees
charged by Waste Management, Inc. for the provision of such collection and disposal
services, and said additional term shall extend through March 31, 2026.
A motion to adopt resolution #041425-2 appointing Taurean Moses as a member of
the Gettysburg Borough Local Human Relations Commission for a five (5) year term
of office expiring in April 2030.
VIII. 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
B. Other Reports
1. Recycling Report Judith Butterfield
2. Gettysburg Fire Department Report
3. Adams County EMS Report
IX. 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
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment
XII. 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 10, 2025 meeting minutes.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VI. Special Presentation
None.
VII. Current Business
A. Financial Updates

 Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2025)
 Payments Received (2024 Billing)
 Liens Filed

VIII. Old Business
A. Construction Project Update
 GIL phase B2(B) – North Washington Street
 Rules, Rates and Regulations (RRRs) Amendments
 Stevens Run Channel Walls
o Prioritization
o Grant Funding Strategy
 Culps Run Stream Restoration
o Authorization for Land Studies Maintenance
A motion to authorize Land Studies to perform annual maintenance on the
Culps Run Stream Restoration Project, consistent with the Culps Run
Maintenance and Monitoring 2025 contract in the amount of $16,050.00.
IX. New Business
None.
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment