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• Parking ordinance — Vehicles & Traffic (Chapter 350): Council moved and approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 350 to revise parking regulations on East Frederick Avenue. The council opened a public hearing, heard no public comment on the matter, and approved the amendment by voice vote.

• Paving contract award: Council authorized awarding the summer paving contract for Cottage Avenue, Herr Avenue and Circle Road to New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company for $154,900, the lowest responsive bid. The borough had budgeted $170,000 for the work; the award was $15,100 under budget.

• Advertisement of ordinance to dissolve the Educational Service Agency (ESA): Following committee discussion and no additional questions at the meeting, council approved advertising an ordinance to dissolve the ESA and scheduled a public hearing for the ordinance.

• Acceptance of February financial report: Council accepted the borough’s February financial report and authorized staff to satisfy ordinary and routine obligations for the month.

Each motion was approved by voice vote with no recorded oppositions. Where relevant, council members said aspirational or logistical follow-ups (such as public notice about paving and road-closure alerts) would be handled by borough staff.

Details and reference documents for each item — including bidding and budget documentation, the ordinance text for Chapter 350 changes and the scheduled public hearing notice for the ESA ordinance — are available from the borough clerk’s office.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Millersville Borough Council Meeting 3/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","Council unanimously approved several routine items including revised parking rules for East Frederick Avenue, award of a paving contract, advertising an ordinance to dissolve the Educational Service Agency, and acceptance of the February financial report.","taxTitle","Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71837,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106489,"Millersville officials report wastewater plant sludge release; cleanup under way, DEP and Fish & Boat notified",781,2339000,3120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2780729-a51986e80a9c4438b63929c5a20f0843&start=2339&end=3120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2780729-a51986e80a9c4438b63929c5a20f0843/thumbnail_2339000.jpg","/articles/6106489/Millersville/Lancaster-County/Pennsylvania/Millersville-officials-report-wastewater-plant-sludge-release-cleanup-under-way-DEP-and-Fish-Boat-notified","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106489-beb222b6a03fc65a24688cdf0549712e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448563&Signature=WNbkUl8-AOYQl0Ah-32WE4c0soKlgJ7qXdWdIBB2tJyTduJOE0IpKLJC2QCqyRhqsiGv-04OG1X7oxOBPhnJLOCG5cdQujEZsH-bSy47cVQt8kEdS6mEdyjHgO6hooOe7JRCQu-~QdZWpfAOBlwdl8yJStCNcY7pqaOoRi9-pxT-eHivwxd1EzXyx96Oy35Od~HieSz2L0w8mimpLGpjslrXuiztDDRS32lOHarCEtLYqsC6e9-yBDiQ4Pq6WoKr2fA6ejO3SMbyVccIQlyz6hnA0THuHNocRCUqbeKSpCi4iNNXc0lD7~JCRwCzuuVRD-h-ZVK7oPKsCmqhtu3yug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Millersville Borough Council spent part of its meeting on March 25 discussing an incident at the borough wastewater treatment plant in which waste-activated sludge overflowed from sequencing batch reactor (SBR) tanks onto adjacent grass and into the Conestoga River. Borough staff described on-site cleanup work, coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Fish and Boat Commission, and steps taken to prevent recurrence.

Borough Manager Rebecca introduced the item and said documentation, a timeline and cleanup steps had been provided to council. Public Works/plant staff member Les (first name used in meeting) described a control-panel replacement and a programming fault that prevented alarms from signaling when a sludge waste valve failed to close. Les said the valve did not operate properly during a weekend sequence, which allowed sludge to overflow.

Les said portions of previously treated material reached grass areas and a nearby waterway but added that much of the material settled out close to the plant. He reported field measures taken with DEP and Fish and Boat staff, including deployment of silt sock along the stream bank and onsite removal and drying of solids. \"Most of that material settled out before you... Most of that is drying up on the grass. We're planning on raking the rest of that up here before it rains again,\" Les said.

Estimates provided in the meeting about the volume released varied in the discussion: Les described on the record that \"about 300,000 gallons\" were involved, and at another point a figure of approximately 407,000 gallons was referenced; the two digesters’ combined holding capacity and the exact quantities were discussed as estimates. Council members asked technical follow-ups about the control-panel replacement, alarm programming and steps to test the system. Les said the sludge-waste valves have been locked out at night and will be run only during the day until staff is confident the programming and alarms function reliably.

The borough reported that DEP and the Fish and Boat Commission responded quickly; DEP recommended containment steps and staff said Fish and Boat officials noted that intent is not a factor in their review. Borough staff said no formal notice of fines had been received as of the meeting. \"As soon as we get communication from either DEP or Fish and Boat Commission, we will certainly let you know,\" Rebecca said.

Council and staff praised plant personnel for their response and authorized staff to continue remediation, engineering and legal follow-up as needed. The mayor read a letter of appreciation for Les and plant crew members who worked on the response later in the meeting.

No formal enforcement action or fines were recorded at the meeting; council directed staff to report any communications or enforcement notices from state agencies back to council promptly.","Council discussed a recent waste-activated sludge release from the borough wastewater treatment plant. Staff reported cleanup actions, agency notifications and uncertain potential fines; plant staff described a control-panel programming failure and temporary operational restrictions while repairs continue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106494,"Council approves resolution to apply for DCNR grant for Freedom Memorial Park phase 1",603,497000,1100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2780729-a51986e80a9c4438b63929c5a20f0843&start=497&end=1100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2780729-a51986e80a9c4438b63929c5a20f0843/thumbnail_497000.jpg","/articles/6106494/Millersville/Lancaster-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-resolution-to-apply-for-DCNR-grant-for-Freedom-Memorial-Park-phase-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106494-c54180481665d0d2a83cead02a6f367b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448563&Signature=XD1c5ShrJu1LSOWdUiEhsHRM2yoWTp8blbPn-O46d5Itfq7qCJNatdk5hQar3zxiamnZn2ruyQjTOZK8doAWWf0O08p-oYJUzgn48YxRz2~Ikd5wRs39B9HhPCWFv0Zs9fQkYmyqieKkOTNui3cC8PGB8qpDZHxY2xpWp7tww7p5tDcmPvEf2zqZs6lyuuG8Y9ahSo19V0YjJgCHKQf~sxp-FtKvZmbw0sKTm~uWEY7CdtxiCHippcM70-AqEbcitbH7Zmoxq9o~0C-kw7X9A71L4WBmk5u~U6DuaHmKNiVDT5GgCtHU3uEcSuid3Ag36PBjoxk-hjk6mr0WdMiKnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Millersville Borough Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the borough to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for funding to complete Phase 1 of the Freedom Memorial Park master plan.

Borough Manager Rebecca described the Phase 1 package as focused on a new restroom, upgraded playground equipment for ages 2–5, ADA access and safety surfacing, and related site adjustments. The total estimated cost for Phase 1 is $746,420. The DCNR grant requires a 50% local match; the borough’s share would be $373,210 if awarded. Rebecca said the borough plans to apply next to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) greenways, trails and recreation program to help fund the local match.

\"The phase 1 part of the project total would be $746,420,\" Rebecca said, and explained DCNR is a strict 50/50 match program. She added the borough is not contractually committed to proceed with construction if match funding is not secured: \"If we go for this specific grant... and they give it to us, but then we can't get additional funds from DCED or another grant program to help cover the costs, we don't have to follow through with the DCNR grant. We can politely decline.\"

The borough further noted the park commission contributed to the plan and that the borough already maintains a park fund designated for upkeep; staff said having a maintenance fund strengthens grant applications. The DCNR application deadline referenced in the meeting was April 2; staff said follow-up applications to DCED close in May and award decisions would be timed into 2025 for planning in 2026.

Council President moved the resolution to apply for DCNR funding; Marion seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with no recorded oppositions.

Staff said they are collecting required letters of support from the county planning commission, the borough planning commission and the park commission and will finalize the application before the stated deadline. The resolution directs staff to submit the DCNR application and pursue matching funds; any final acceptance of a grant award would return to council for authorization before construction.","Council authorized submission of a DCNR grant application for Phase 1 of Freedom Memorial Park improvements, a project estimated at $746,420 that would require a 50% local match of $373,210; council approved a resolution to apply and staff will pursue complementary DCED funding to cover the match.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106499,"Millersville council adopts false-alarm ordinance and fee schedule after public comment",140,0,140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2780729-a51986e80a9c4438b63929c5a20f0843&start=0&end=140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2780729-a51986e80a9c4438b63929c5a20f0843/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6106499/Millersville/Lancaster-County/Pennsylvania/Millersville-council-adopts-false-alarm-ordinance-and-fee-schedule-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106499-8145475f4efa81ef48879beb5f2f4a10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448563&Signature=BZ1otJkGsdgfR0Pf0hbO6Unqlz3M5kwk9sgOxPCloPll~t-cz1Fx5uH-D8rABbcWtFfhlozxHKWgUHLgbpTBk9okutsAFn2g9GNVR3xkjLHCBKhaGtjIuNfkgGz8ekWZJIH9BjOgZ3ENpWdPJMi5qHmVpALKAJpYh2GVWKAxFVHE0Y0zQFJcpRiq42oeaxkENoFOJkVIc4gxFMCTTZUHC7WjHd84qfviyghCocZeVbIfDvoIniWAiyhRzyUkkrPGfbCzaNJWWFe~jO5GEz4HrTghPDgGeSFXARIxbinUFLG6KnwbRbsvB52c2XtwKtNJ8URjxvngj0P~AsvTHXtjbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Millersville Borough Council on March 25 adopted an ordinance amending the borough code to add Chapter 110, governing alarm systems, and approved a subsequent resolution to establish false-alarm fees.

The ordinance and the fee resolution were introduced during a public hearing that included comments from resident Richard France, who urged modest fines to deter repeat false alarms. \"I'd be thankful just to give $25 towards a fine for doing that and then straighten my problem out,\" France said, adding that fines would make people \"think twice\" before leaving malfunctioning alarms active.

Council members said the ordinance text — including an initial zero fine for a small number of early false alarms as recommended by the fire department and university stakeholders — reflected input from the local fire company and other reviewers. Council then voted to approve the ordinance; Council President moved the motion and Linda seconded. The council later passed a separate resolution to implement the false-alarm fees and the administrative rules for enforcing Chapter 110.

The public hearing and comment preceded both votes. Council members noted the fire companies involved are volunteer organizations and that recommendations for fee amounts came from consultations with the fire company and other local stakeholders. The record shows the council approved both the ordinance and the implementing resolution by voice vote with no recorded dissents.

Council documents provided with the meeting indicate the intent behind the fee structure is to reduce repeated false dispatches that consume volunteer time and borough resources; the ordinance text and the resolution specify fee levels and administrative procedures (the ordinance text and final fee amounts are part of the borough code amendment and implementing resolution on file with borough clerk).

The council additionally noted the resolution implementing fees is an administrative measure distinct from the ordinance itself; both the ordinance and the implementing resolution passed in the same meeting.

A copy of the adopted ordinance and the fee resolution will be available from the borough clerk.","Millersville Borough Council approved a new false-alarm ordinance adding Chapter 110 to the borough code and later passed a resolution to implement fees after public comment urged fines to discourage repeat false alarms.","actionData","errors"]

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