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Approve Waterfront designs — Passed
- Motion: Approve the revised designs of Building 1 (hotel) and Building 2 (garage/condo/commercial) of the Bellefonte Waterfront project.
- Mover: Randy Breckbill; Second: Rita Purnell.
- Vote: Unanimous recorded roll call in favor (8 yes, 0 no; one member absent). Outcome: approved.

Do not engage on Spring Township compressor scope — Passed
- Motion: Council resolved not to react to the scope of work related to the Spring Township gas‑compressor project (motion introduced during an item about a notice the borough received).
- Mover: Mr. Brackbill (recorded in minutes); second: not specified on the transcript.
- Vote: Recorded roll call in favor. Outcome: approved (motion passed).

Ordinance 3032025-01 — Passed
- Motion: Approve Ordinance 3032025-01, an amendment to Chapter 108 (Police Department).
- Mover/second: motion and second recorded in minutes; roll call vote recorded. Outcome: approved.

Resolution 03032025-01 (vehicle‑pursuit policy) — Passed
- Motion: Adopt updated police policies on vehicle pursuits, objective risk factors and a pursuit decision‑making matrix.
- Mover: Motion recorded; second recorded. Roll call in favor. Outcome: approved.

Referral: Streets committee — Crosswalks, APS, leading pedestrian intervals, Triangle Road
- Motion: Refer stamped asphalt crosswalks, Accessible Pedestrian Signals, leading pedestrian indicators and a possible crossing at Triangle Road to the council streets committee for review and recommendation.
- Mover: Motion recorded; second recorded. Outcome: referral approved by roll call.

Referral: Streets committee — Paving selections with budgeted funds
- Motion: Refer the staff recommendations for the streets to be paved this year to the council streets committee and return a recommendation to council.
- Outcome: referral approved by roll call.

Consent agenda and appointments
- Motion: Approval of the consent agenda items (details in packet). Outcome: approved by roll call.
- Motion: Approve the appointment of Jason Ostrosky to the Shade Tree Commission to fill a vacancy; borough solicitor advised no conflict of interest. Outcome: approved by roll call.

Other informational items (no vote requested)
- Staff reported a $200,000 Section 902 recycling grant award for equipment purchase and site improvements.
- Staff noted compliance steps met under a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice on ADA matters; borough remains under the settlement through Feb. 20, 2026.
- Planning and DEP items: staff informed council that the waterfront property’s NPDES permit had expired and that the developer and engineers are working with DEP and the borough authority on a new application.

Procedural notes
- Where roll calls were conducted the clerk called each member by name and recorded votes. Minutes show votes taken by roll call on the major motions above.

This votes‑at‑a‑glance is intended as a concise reference to the formal actions recorded in the meeting transcript. For full motion text, amendments and the official record, consult the borough clerk’s minutes and the meeting packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellefonte Borough Council Work Session and Meeting 03/03/25 | C-NET Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved design changes for the Waterfront project, adopted an ordinance amending police department policy, approved a vehicle‑pursuit policy resolution, appointed a Shade Tree Commission member, and referred several street and paving matters to the streets committee; several informational items and grants were reported.","taxTitle","Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71915,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300305,"Council approves revised designs for Bellefonte Waterfront hotel and mixed‑use building",373,4327260,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493263-d988a53ad6f7fdaf0eece62e156e1963&start=4327&end=4700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493263-d988a53ad6f7fdaf0eece62e156e1963/thumbnail_4327260.jpg","/articles/6300305/Bellefonte/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-revised-designs-for-Bellefonte-Waterfront-hotel-and-mixeduse-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300305-53c9b8bdcb66f4130f19c12ba7772db2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197447&Signature=f9lSnxuKSF-V9vQ2RzxIYoWu9xKt~aMVYYhDOs~BLSwx2K5eN8k4RrJe4sXQy4ekLxwGMFskKA7pmoKqypYvQs1sjPLp68Ml~K8jF-bEoxW~tTWSbfZWAmRGHsXCs~T8s9qyUibUN-dbgkZ6vAPW-3slnYIEYNP28aa~oSQmEWLs6PO2CaMajT0yB0rFQ6GCSgxaECxnS5inG2LAOE9D6jf9RGwognuY5faEIWJ2UypfJxEGEkOoCQk92b9tL0R~Ik2Hg3rnNuMwfZaj5VDthJDg68Tqkre5uYKdkA6QTjElzTgibFCgOpwBnm7Cg7YmtQ7I4fyZW-4Jtx-2WgVRnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bellefonte Borough Council voted to approve revised designs for the Bellefonte Waterfront project’s Building 1 (hotel) and Building 2 (garage, condominiums and commercial space) during the borough’s business meeting.

The motion to “approve the revised designs of Building 1, the hotel, and Building 2, the garage/condo/commercial,” was moved by Mr. Randy Breckbill and seconded by Ms. Rita Purnell. A roll‑call vote recorded all council votes in favor and the motion passed.

Gina (the borough manager) briefed council before the vote, summarizing the Historic Architectural Review Board’s (HARB) review. She said HARB had asked the developer to better align Building 2’s design with the hotel’s aesthetic; the architect made changes and HARB recommended approval. The presentation to council included modest modifications to the hotel design — notably the addition of Juliet balconies at three hotel entrances — and color and railing recommendations for Building 2 that the developer accepted.

Gina also noted that the project team must next seek planning‑commission review, perform lot consolidation and finalize a land‑development plan. She said a clear construction start date was not available at the meeting because the developer still must complete planning and permitting steps.

Council discussion was brief; no member opposed the motion. The vote followed standard roll call procedures. The motion’s approval means the developer can proceed to the next permitting and land‑development steps outlined by borough staff and HARB.

The business meeting also included an informational staff note that the project’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit had expired and that the developer and engineers are working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and borough authority staff on a new permit application. Council did not take a separate vote on the NPDES matter at this meeting.","Bellefonte Borough Council voted to approve revised renderings for Building 1 (hotel) and Building 2 (garage, condominiums and commercial space) of the Bellefonte Waterfront project; the Historic Architectural Review Board and borough staff reviewed material and minor aesthetic suggestions were adopted.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300311,"Stage at Talleyrand committee seeks council support as grants and site options evolve",704,1775460,2479910,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493263-d988a53ad6f7fdaf0eece62e156e1963&start=1775&end=2479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493263-d988a53ad6f7fdaf0eece62e156e1963/thumbnail_1775460.jpg","/articles/6300311/Bellefonte/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Stage-at-Talleyrand-committee-seeks-council-support-as-grants-and-site-options-evolve","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300311-ff36024ffc9e1f46a23ef6ee17369a77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197447&Signature=jAZscD-KnPlqxUuqlestpc4RZZXSqWtekbd0bTEyI-6UWMY3nSPRnz3eNnWhJs9kApbMhKFa~GMn0MXJZt5-f2rwXoRJt4SbTYnIHft6s1zfhyo49P2BEvX0d7JVvRhtWerBiHewkhzzINZVipIfQE8BZD3dOYFIJ04Rz2skS7rJ3Z7J3mqVTZpw~bkmeHF8iRUxWJ4HCF73BEdapTvjbnAHSN1zvkBlA3VAKOWICojCjWCGdGOXWefFn8O5KpEmuf60HjdNE~sT2VlTShR-qtFjZIbmPlH2fHnh3NO1XOmUljTaOkLDhPquPq5wMpddlscZRseFZUIPivsVSv-mYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Jacobs and volunteers with the Stage at Talleyrand committee updated Bellefonte Borough Council on a multi‑year effort to build an outdoor stage at Talleyrand Park and asked the council to consider a vote on the group’s request at the next meeting.

Jacobs said the committee (which formed a 501(c)(3) Friends of Talleyrand organization) secured a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and has raised about $75,000 privately. The group has applied for a $300,000 Lowe’s grant that would be awarded this summer and must be spent by Thanksgiving if received, Jacobs said.

The committee presented a brief project history: HLA Architects was hired after a competitive process in 2022; initial designs were revised downward in response to community feedback; the committee planned a maintenance endowment equal to roughly 10% of the capital budget to support operations and upkeep. Jacobs said the committee paused broader fundraising in May 2024 given uncertainty about site availability connected to the borough’s lease changes (Pelican occupying a former Subway building temporarily) and a water authority project to uncover the Big Spring.

Jacobs and other volunteers described two preferred locations in Talleyrand Park. The original site at the park entrance offers visibility but more exposure to road noise; an alternative site near the railroad bridge would provide greater sound isolation and stay clear of the water authority’s work. Jacobs said architects have considered floodplain constraints and would build up the stage platform as required by design.

Committee members emphasized volunteer and donor interest but said some supporters want a clear council commitment before giving larger gifts. Mike Desmond, a volunteer, said the park already hosts dozens of community events and that a larger stage would expand opportunities for local groups. Kate Kustenbauter, a professional fundraiser on the committee, said she has donor contacts ready to contribute if the project advances.

Jacobs told council the committee expects to request a vote at the council’s next meeting. The group said it wants a council decision soon because grant deadlines — including the DCED funds and the potential Lowe’s award — impose time limits on when construction can begin and on spending the money already awarded.

No formal action on the stage was taken at this meeting; the presentation was informational and followed by a request for council consideration at the next business meeting.","Volunteers told council their Stage at Talleyrand committee has $1 million in DCED funding, has applied for a $300,000 Lowe’s grant and is weighing two park locations while pausing broader fundraising until site and water‑authority issues are resolved.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6300316,"Bellefonte officials outline property‑maintenance enforcement process, timelines",451,64250,516029,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2493263-d988a53ad6f7fdaf0eece62e156e1963&start=64&end=516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2493263-d988a53ad6f7fdaf0eece62e156e1963/thumbnail_64250.jpg","/articles/6300316/Bellefonte/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Bellefonte-officials-outline-propertymaintenance-enforcement-process-timelines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300316-445af2705264ffd172b9098998fbea94/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197447&Signature=T5M26m~2QskpCTu7jOf~3NG1mAfctGC9edlrWlmEEsmX1n7SFqn5pzJeTu9PHnoZZiDtxJ~xajs5iSsKhfTPvngbHlvYva8l~O3VgzgFfD1traVoD~yAfOy93GKJrk9F1zoWDUVz7NTA7QGioxmncpASUetuI8Jm6PY0yWtKiGGgSrt2OG0PCql7~fEb07nISW4yWTQJYJFX6gdF30ixYZtM27Sgfvz4hHODOQ1D0eqC9QDKVDjGFwOYzJg1mKKDkynPXYNFsfQG9bpQUEMavC~EfaOAsVWO-n4f~r~oj6CIPPlUYfRb5QfyE2DscrbQo~U1M~oNmc8PPU0NBSwWSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Walt Schneider, the borough’s building code official, told Bellefonte Borough Council at a March work session that property‑maintenance complaints are handled case‑by‑case and that staff try to work with property owners before pursuing enforcement.

Schneider said the Center Region building‑safety office (which handles building safety and property‑maintenance complaints) investigates reported problems and aims to give owners reasonable time to correct violations. “The first thing we have to do is look into the complaint. Is there a grounds behind the complaint?” Schneider said.

The office distinguishes zoning and nuisance complaints handled by the borough’s zoning officer or ordinance enforcement from maintenance issues his staff handles, Schneider said. He identified Rob Semien as the local inspector who performs rental housing and life‑safety inspections and named Mike Faustina as senior inspector for existing structures who can be called in as backup.

Schneider described a graduated enforcement approach: initial investigation and notice, a reasonable time to fix the problem (timing may vary with weather or the complexity of repairs), followed by successive notices with shorter deadlines and, if necessary, citations and court filings. He said inspectors try to resolve problems informally while ensuring due process, and that complainant names are not disclosed under the borough’s interpretation of right‑to‑know requirements where complaints are treated as confidential.

Schneider gave examples: a prolonged case near the baseball fields that he expects will proceed to building permits and redesign work after recent attorney discussions, and a former rental “gatehouse” at the academy that received a notice of violation after the tenant left and the owner declined repairs.

On rental housing, Schneider said inspections occur every three years and more often if complaints arrive. He described the office’s role in post‑fire responses: an inspector on call and coordination with senior staff to assess habitability and help displaced tenants get safe housing quickly.

Councilors and residents asked about enforcement of retaining walls and unlicensed vehicles. Schneider said retaining‑wall failures are often complex because ownership and responsibility can fall across multiple properties; staff seek cooperative solutions between owners and design professionals. He said vehicle matters — for example unlicensed vehicles left in yards — are generally handled by ordinance enforcement, although items stored against a building that affect the structure fall under building‑safety jurisdiction.

Schneider said his office has been providing services to Bellefonte for about 11 years and that staff aim to be responsive: “If we have somebody displaced… we were able to resolve it within an hour or two after the fact,” he said, describing post‑fire interventions. He encouraged residents to supply detailed information when reporting a complaint so staff can triage and investigate efficiently.

The work session discussion did not include any council votes; it was informational and intended to clarify roles, response timelines and enforcement tools.","Building code staff described how the borough handles complaints about exterior maintenance, rental inspections, fire responses and shared examples of ongoing cases; staff emphasized efforts to work with owners before using citations or court action.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bellefonte Borough Council actions and referrals

Council approves revised designs for Bellefonte Waterfront hotel and mixed‑use building

Stage at Talleyrand committee seeks council support as grants and site options evolve

Bellefonte officials outline property‑maintenance enforcement process, timelines