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- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda, which included a facility-use request from Calvary Bible Church for a community cookout at Rec Park. The council did not record a roll-call vote on the consent agenda.

- Refuse account purchase: Council approved the purchase of eight 3-yard dumpsters at a total quoted cost of $7,009.82 to be paid from the refuse account. The motion to purchase the dumpsters was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

No additional details were recorded in the meeting regarding vendor name or delivery schedule; staff said the updated quote was close to last year's cost and that some older dumpsters needed replacement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04-21-25 Lewistown Borough Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the consent agenda (facility use by Calvary Bible Church) and authorized purchase of eight 3-yard dumpsters for $7,009.82 from the refuse account.","taxTitle","Mifflin County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",55226,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6573976,"Council reviews multiple ordinance updates: fines, sidewalk trough drains and water-connection language",887,91000,978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139227-fadcb8cbab14308e98d5ecf4fabb286f&start=91&end=978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139227-fadcb8cbab14308e98d5ecf4fabb286f/thumbnail_91000.jpg","/articles/6573976/Pennsylvania/Council-reviews-multiple-ordinance-updates-fines-sidewalk-trough-drains-and-water-connection-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573976-d35de2473e55cd13498c96fb90112d21/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842985&Signature=k4kcKUTftfZci4LmRpJHGALootx9ao6pQOmpLtBo3GP~A1b-1RLowLf9aS3H4VSvzwxlbn-8YhAAw1~15PFHhuzJ7IahFPqIlltqJ1SSmmI-VioBl1hhDYWMyHEYUviJXcn3qcfaoJcZt-0Gm4V4Jh5hApLrC8IVeGMG8vS2N5b0EmHVPtvLlMU8L8V-vrQq~c6vHIvU1iX03IFKk3nk36ul91Wsss-Dpns43gf~Xv3oespERd6tPid6T1IbG-Th4q98rs~ErOsEf3tquuOVdHtr-RD1VNm1UeyLdrcgMDshrjuCJFlzNs3NEiXh-YTzyNIwktcKK68gqQSHftCAdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lewistown Borough Council's committee reviewed several proposed ordinance updates, including adding minimum fines to borough code sections, changing sidewalk drain requirements to allow trough drains, and revising water-connection language to reflect that a municipal authority — not the borough — performs connections.

Staff presented a consolidated draft that adds minimums where ordinances previously only listed maximum fines; the intent is to give the magistrate consistent parameters. Staff said most existing ordinances already included maximums but lacked consistent minimums, and that the minimums were chosen proportionally to the maximums (for example, a $1,000 maximum might carry a $300 minimum). Staff noted enforcement responsibility varies across provisions: police department enforces some items (disorderly conduct, parks after-hours, tampering), codes enforces zoning and licensing, and the fire chief enforces fire prevention code.

On sidewalk drains, staff said the ordinance language previously required an underground drain pipe; contractors have been installing surface trough drains and the draft ordinance would explicitly allow trough drains to avoid sidewalk cracking and to give staff a code basis when instructing contractors.

The committee also discussed an older ordinance that still names the borough as the entity making water service connections. Staff said connections are now handled by a municipal authority and the ordinance needs language changes so it does not incorrectly assign connection authority to the borough.

Council members raised other enforcement concerns: parking on sidewalks and grass, sidewalk encroachment and enforcement timelines for property repairs. Staff offered to draft specific language and examples from neighboring municipalities. Committee members agreed to defer advertisement and formal vote until the next law-and-ordinance meeting so councilors could review the consolidated edits and the blue-highlighted draft.

No formal ordinance amendments were adopted at the meeting; staff will circulate the edited document and bring the ordinances back for review and possible advertisement at the first meeting in May.","Council committee discussed inserting minimum fines across borough ordinances, changing sidewalk drain requirements to allow trough drains, and updating water-connection language to reflect municipal authority handling connections. Council postponed advertising changes until the next law-and-ordinance meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6573980,"Lewistown accepts $25,111 sealed bid for corner lot; bidder pledges community-minded use",371,1565000,1936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139227-fadcb8cbab14308e98d5ecf4fabb286f&start=1565&end=1936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139227-fadcb8cbab14308e98d5ecf4fabb286f/thumbnail_1565000.jpg","/articles/6573980/Pennsylvania/Lewistown-accepts-25111-sealed-bid-for-corner-lot-bidder-pledges-community-minded-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573980-a0a5117c69d2283f3ff0993cfbf9adbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842985&Signature=lq2WNfqheWSZZRRxwxWS5CIOBf07zkYYnI6B01va~PLRaV6Q5ed2DPycO8Q3GZxgFxFs-evZyl18Hn2Veo83ot5XtKMUpUe8qEXFsAqQbkp-9786wQQDewcURNLFea9nH603b5KUKgyQTuqds8ODDcHvIJLHBH2knbiVQbC4JQnOm7-ppWjhVt9Dqt9J6mxfU1v85PEev3w~GQK5x~M52y7lJkf0g2buaiqggrOfw8~SghR-UMLeRkPTgelAB6lV2KB2gTXriKRvkMkWTnS6UaJ1aNrt~NLgmxBPDYHaYL3ShrVzf4sryKOAlMzy-Usqzfr3qgcMXO3tPwmaIyN2Zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lewistown Borough Council accepted a sealed bid of $25,111 from resident and property owner Zane Swanger for a corner lot that carries multiple addresses on Valley Street and East Third Street.

Council opened two sealed bids: Swanger's $25,111 and a $10,600 bid from Steve Watson of Watson's Optical. Swanger spoke at the meeting, saying he wants a use for the site that \u001cdoes not become just another dismal property\u001d and that he's open to working with the borough's code office and chamber of commerce.

Council noted a portion of demolition costs had been funded with Act 152 funds; staff said roughly 5% of that contribution will be returned to the county. The council held a roll call vote and approved the sale by majority. The recorded roll call (conducted during the meeting) was: Jim Steele — yes; Steve Knudson — yes; Lisa Knudknson — yes; Matt Moore — no; Bob Bartlett — yes; Scott Gutchell — no; (result recorded as passing by majority).

Caitlin in the code office and borough staff said zoning restrictions will apply to the lot; staff also noted commercial zoning limits billboard content to signage advertising activity on-site. Council asked staff to follow up with zoning guidance and deed recording steps.

Council did not record the intended redevelopment plan from the winning bidder beyond general remarks seeking community input. Staff said Mark (borough staff) will record the deed.","Council accepted a $25,111 sealed bid from resident Zane Swanger for a multi-address corner lot (Valley Street/E. Third Street). Council noted Act 152 funds used on demolition mean roughly 5% will be returned to the county.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6573985,"Lewistown council approves $1.45 million lease/loan for new fire truck, 5-2 vote",377,2247000,2624000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139227-fadcb8cbab14308e98d5ecf4fabb286f&start=2247&end=2624","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139227-fadcb8cbab14308e98d5ecf4fabb286f/thumbnail_2247000.jpg","/articles/6573985/Pennsylvania/Lewistown-council-approves-145-million-leaseloan-for-new-fire-truck-5-2-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573985-2378e83523e27034a480225aae32c823/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842985&Signature=SHSXJ4LzWRNigzlIbSws~x3plxbun21fKBdJrYkvWqJGNqcxf-JflBPGG7LzRMQ0ifXFsitnHF5e3b4AklsHUdQ45qyBytd9W7Emw3TBezF3nbyEw~NwuMZEaMXi45nWgFp~ubqiYPt07coMjrqH7G7k7cfNvche~Oym1ECMH5Pwu4mui-rA0G0S3n2HbNQQ~G4OFxd8jfWwT1MGUdwHK~dfhcKmlnSv-7D4RU8mqrtTSU0vothmwa~ICLDuVrHpAn2zlkpatdZYKPK2RoSSKr~6FVmfYU32BqfWuCaZ7e1EN5RcHXL3Hb1ekdxblhwTBJKGnjoAHwv8wDikpZrSMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lewistown Borough Council on Monday approved Resolution 2025-5 to finalize leasing paperwork and apply for a loan to acquire a new fire truck, voting 5-2 to move forward.

Council approved a financing package that includes a $200,000 down payment and borrowing $1,446,726 over 10 years. The presenter stated the financing carries a 4.79% interest rate and that the borough expects total interest on the loan to be roughly $381,000. The first loan payment is scheduled for Dec. 15 of this year.

Council and staff described immediate next steps: changing locks at the building that houses the apparatus, placing a roll-off container for the vendor to finish clearing the facility, and sending the vehicle to FireLine for pump work before it goes into service. The presenter said the borough has the deed in hand and had signed required paperwork; title to the vehicle was transferred into the borough’s name the prior weekend.

Council voted by roll call. The recorded votes were: Jim Steele — yes; Steve Knudson — yes; Lisa Knudknson — yes; Matt Moore — no; Bob Bartlett — yes; Scott Gutchell — yes; Debbie Seer — no. The motion passed 5-2.

The council did not identify a mover or seconder for the motion on the record. Staff said the borough will make arrangements for the down payment and complete the closing paperwork immediately.

The council’s discussion included cost and repayment schedule details and brief operational notes about preparing the vehicle for service. No additional ordinances or bond-authorizing documents were adopted at the meeting.

Council members said they expect to make the first payment from the borough’s approved budgeting for capital purchases; no change to the budget was recorded in the meeting minutes.","Lewistown Borough Council approved Resolution 2025-5 to finalize leasing paperwork and a loan for a new fire truck. The borough will put $200,000 down and borrow $1,446,726 over 10 years at a 4.79% rate; the vote was 5-2.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: consent agenda, facility use and refuse-dumpster purchase approved

Council reviews multiple ordinance updates: fines, sidewalk trough drains and water-connection language

Lewistown accepts $25,111 sealed bid for corner lot; bidder pledges community-minded use

Lewistown council approves $1.45 million lease/loan for new fire truck, 5-2 vote