East Washington Borough will hold the monthly council meeting at the Borough Building (15 Thayer Street) on Monday, March 4th at 7:00 PM (EST). Residents are invited to view the meeting at the Borough building or join via ZOOM.
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Public Comment Period
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Agenda
Old Business
- Update on changes in fee schedule
- Openings for boards and commissions
- Motion to authorize Terri Gladus to prepare two MS4 grant applications at a cost of approximately $2000.
- Further discussion of parking ordinance changes
- Posting council meetings online
- Update on trash contract talks
New Business
- Greenways, Trails and Recreation program will be expiring on 6/30/2024. The Borough has $5,336 remaining. It can only be used on equipment and the amount is reimbursed at 85%. The deadline for the receipt of a letter requesting use of the funds is March 6, 2024. Vote on spending up to the grant amount to install 6 benches at the playground with the borough to provide a 15% match.
- Vote on installation of new telephones
- Planning commission update on February 28th meeting
- Discuss joining the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
- Park Event Funding
- Allow Joseph Fulton to reach out and contact companies and organizations to fund park events based on the recommendation from Terri Gladus.
- Discussion and possible vote on adding a second meeting each month at a regularly scheduled time
- Comcast franchise contract
- Vote on continuation of assistance with QuickBooks & accounting
- Approval of letter of support for a comprehensive park planning grant being applied for by the City of Washington that would include East Washington. East Washington would be responsible for paying for 15% of the cost of the planning project if the grant application is approved. Expenditure likely in 2025.
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