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Committee members said state regulation through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture governs pesticide spraying and includes notification requirements for property owners with chemical sensitivities within 500 feet of spraying. The committee recommended that, when the borough contracts for right‑of‑way spraying, the borough follow the state’s 12‑ to 72‑hour pre‑notification practice and post planned spray locations (for example, “200 block of North Spring Street”) on the borough website so renters and property owners have notice.

The nut graf: Rather than pursue a local ordinance that committee members concluded the state already enforces, the group proposed administrative steps (publishing the hypersensitivity registry application and following state pre‑notification timings) to address residents’ notification needs while leaving enforcement at the state level.

Parks and projects: The committee also reported that funding is now sufficient to fully repair or replace parts of the suspension bridge at Talleyrand Park and that new projects — such as stamped sidewalks and replacement of the wooden fence behind the pergola — should be considered for upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) cycles. The Talleyrand Park Committee is seeking volunteers to help weed the wildflower peninsula between the suspension bridge and the sculpture garden; contact information is available through borough staff.

Accessibility project: The committee said Hoffman and Leakey provided an estimated cost of $90,000 to construct an ADA ramp at the train station area of Talleyrand Park; the committee said it would pursue a grant through the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau to fund that work.

Ending: The committee advised council that it will place the pesticide hypersensitivity registry application packet at the council table and recommended the council consider a property‑maintenance revision on a future agenda to address pesticide uses by landlords and the borough where appropriate. No ordinance or rule changes were adopted at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellefonte Borough Council Work Session and Meeting 04/21/25 | C-NET Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The Bellefonte Borough Environmental and Parks Committee reported to council that it will not recommend a local pesticide‑use ordinance at this time and instead urged the borough to place the Pennsylvania Pesticide Hypersensitivity Registry application on the borough website so affected residents can register each year.","taxTitle","Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71915,"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},6265718,"Bellefonte council approves ordinances, recruitment services contract and other items in unanimous roll calls",626,5110000,5736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089003-7e7695ecf257105a0a923247deba7089&start=5110&end=5736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089003-7e7695ecf257105a0a923247deba7089/thumbnail_5110000.jpg","/articles/6265718/Bellefonte/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Bellefonte-council-approves-ordinances-recruitment-services-contract-and-other-items-in-unanimous-roll-calls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265718-bc01aa2ad0ca9229fc114cd2293fe242/orig.mp4?Expires=1776650503&Signature=X2kRcWk-8jt3rDaDKEQHGm7~qFWBjpa091q3Qv6LvF5d-Un52ZaBqncsveSaQyRJHb6EWizkVtdNVuGqdqcTTlmYLOkR0PDt4w1IwfaTNTG6WYeyJlt7kKALFRUClGm-HmqD4zfc7sHXZCNFMkYCAsU0Cd-5IyQ9lF-EJe9vxMpx3VvDZeFSloP4CqgfasEPnLajXpECD1bcZF~lMT7HJbi1kKbh7t5itUBX2eaHNKCuiChhWrOlzsL9FMnsRH2hKwLKrFBObI2RJbwQmXZZJkQ1CdwxUJSLUKSAQerbTXVd8rB7dvuNhxNw3aPwU8OIGZCo5XAelaQKTy0cSQbXAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bellefonte Borough Council voted on several agenda items at its business meeting, approving ordinance amendments, a recruitment services engagement and a council recommendation to the planning commission.

The council approved two ordinances by roll‑call vote. Ordinance 04072025‑01 amends Chapter 108 of the borough code concerning the police department; Council Member Clayton moved the ordinance and a second was recorded. Ordinance 04072025‑02 amends Chapter 482 (solid waste); Council Member Clayton moved and Council Member McKean seconded. Council members discussed updating the solid‑waste language (brush/yard‑waste definitions and service dates) and agreed the ordinance should also be reviewed by the ordinance committee for additional revisions.

Council also approved multiple administrative items by roll call. The council voted to allow the Bellefonte Waterfront property to submit an application similar to one filed in 2025 (moved by Joanne, second recorded), and earlier voted to add under communications a motion to support the Belmont Water Association in submitting a grant application. The council engaged Keystone Municipal Solutions (recruitment services) under an engagement agreement that the finance committee had recommended; the motion to approve the agreement was moved and seconded at the meeting.

The council passed a motion directing the planning commission to research options to limit the number and concentration of adult‑oriented businesses in the commercial district; the council noted existing businesses would be grandfathered under any change and asked the planning commission to review distance zoning, signage language and related ordinance language.

All recorded roll‑call votes on these items were affirmative from the members present: Mr. Brackville, Miss Clayton, Miss Dan, Mr. Johnson, Miss McKean, Miss Purnell, Miss Sedgwick and Miss Tostee Vesey (those present voted “yes” on the listed items). No votes against or abstentions were recorded on the items taken during this meeting. The consent agenda was also approved by roll call.

Votes at a glance (motion text and outcome):
- Add motion to support Belmont Water Association grant application (motion recorded on floor; outcome: approved by roll call; mover: unnamed council member; outcome recorded as yes from members present).
- Approve Bellefonte Waterfront property to submit application similar to 2025 filing (mover: Joanne; second: recorded; outcome: approved by roll call).
- Ordinance 04072025‑01 — Amendment to Chapter 108 (Police Department) (mover: Clayton; second recorded; outcome: approved by roll call).
- Ordinance 04072025‑02 — Amendment to Chapter 482 (Solid Waste) (mover: Clayton; second: McKean; outcome: approved by roll call; council asked ordinance committee to review brush/yard‑waste language and service dates).
- Keystone Municipal Solutions engagement agreement (recruitment services) (mover: Joanne; second recorded; outcome: approved by roll call).
- Recommendation to planning commission to research limiting adult‑oriented businesses in the commercial district (mover: Brackville; outcome: approved by roll call).
- Consent agenda approval (outcome: approved by roll call).

Ending: The meeting record shows unanimous roll‑call approval by the members present for these items; the council did not record any negative votes or formal abstentions for the listed motions during this session.","Bellefonte Borough Council voted on multiple ordinances and administrative items at its business meeting, approving amendments to the police code and solid‑waste code and engaging recruitment services by unanimous roll calls.",{"_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},6265728,"CNET reports 527 programs in 2024; average 210 online viewers per meeting",699,393000,1092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089003-7e7695ecf257105a0a923247deba7089&start=393&end=1092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089003-7e7695ecf257105a0a923247deba7089/thumbnail_393000.jpg","/articles/6265728/Bellefonte/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/CNET-reports-527-programs-in-2024-average-210-online-viewers-per-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265728-e63cefffe044a6ef2d981ef0e5161838/orig.mp4?Expires=1776650503&Signature=IReK3nbGQ4kaVHCQdndfnI~iMkFBgltQQX6G0urYlV8UO8X-GRQ~yWDKYpv3tmGHKRDJBX52RpgvPEokl74IFWHgy8Ehe-mgbjg77F0RpOHr79cI7OE7GWoysyihLIoEfkQwI5zqTrt8T0VQ6wtob3AUk32sXqctIncdMSyeadMeBCriDDnxDptcUR~mHhgbpRJ~XRCPKaZrOwUYUJ9YkZJDWrWupygoXvzB6gXk~VcmKCuliRH4Gg6ZomnFC6IgL~jeaFSYYP4ibjBzJ5ns1GMDSvfV~2zDWomJHlMeeZCF4vMbJtypB9ph-acjPiZesStfGrWcq5IJEbBSSL8zWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cindy Hahn, a representative of CNET, presented the public-access channel’s 2024 annual report to the Bellefonte Borough Council during the work session, saying CNET produced 527 programs last year and expanded optional closed captioning to 14 of its 17 member organizations.

Hahn said CNET’s staff totals four full‑time and three part‑time employees and noted that the channel began offering closed captioning as an optional service in February 2024 at a rate of $17 per hour; 14 of 17 members have opted in. She said the borough-sponsored programming accounted for 22 programs in 2024 and that the five‑year usage period (2020–2024) will determine the borough’s 2026 dues under CNET’s funding formula.

The nut graf: The presentation focused on service levels and usage metrics that affect member fees and accessibility: expanded captioning and multi‑platform distribution (YouTube, CNET1.org and streaming devices) increase access, while the five‑year usage window drives future billing for member municipalities.

Details: Hahn told council members that CNET’s channels are streamed live on YouTube and cnet1.org and are available on demand for at least 12 months; they are also available on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. She said online viewers averaged about 210 per meeting between January 2024 and March 2025, and estimated roughly 70% of online views came via YouTube with 30% on cnet1.org. The report listed 17 member organizations and said CADA (Center for Alternatives in Drug and Alcohol) joined in the prior year.

Council questions and contract context: A council member asked why Comcast would not provide cable‑TV viewer counts. Hahn replied that Comcast treats cable viewership data as proprietary and will not divulge it despite repeated requests by CNET; she noted the borough’s Comcast contract is effectively 15 years (a 10‑year term with an automatic five‑year extension). Another council member thanked Hahn for highlighting PEG/streaming access and the index by agenda item available on CNET’s site.

Ending: Hahn closed by thanking the borough for its support and said she would answer any follow‑up questions. The council did not take action during the work session; the presentation was informational.","CNET representative Cindy Hahn presented the channel’s 2024 annual report to Bellefonte Borough Council, highlighting 527 produced programs, expanded closed-captioning and a roughly 210 average online viewers per meeting; councilors asked about Comcast viewership data and contract terms.","actionData","errors"]

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Bellefonte environmental committee declines local pesticide ban, will post state hypersensitivity registry; parks projects move toward grant funding

Bellefonte council approves ordinances, recruitment services contract and other items in unanimous roll calls

CNET reports 527 programs in 2024; average 210 online viewers per meeting