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“The way it works is we would partner with them. They would do the work and contract with it. We we can't give them the buyer's money. It would have to be some sort of a partnership,” the presiding official said in response. The council clarified that the borough would remain involved in any such arrangement and could not simply transfer buyer funds to a private developer.

Littner said she was seeking follow‑up after prior remarks; council members confirmed the borough's role would be as a partner or contracting authority rather than a direct transfer of funds. No formal motion, new program or vote was recorded at the meeting; staff suggested further follow‑up through the borough's contracting and partnership process if the issue advances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Borough Council Meeting 06.10.2025","oneSentenceSummary","During citizen comment Sharon Littner asked if leftover loan or grant funds could be passed to a developer. Borough staff said the borough could partner with a developer and contract work but cannot give buyer funds directly.","taxTitle","Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71545,"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},6206668,"Residents cite high river levels and parking problems; officer says about 15 tickets issued",281,280000,561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761314-b3a2c224b133fe26661043881075edcb&start=280&end=561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761314-b3a2c224b133fe26661043881075edcb/thumbnail_280000.jpg","/articles/6206668/Columbia/Lancaster-County/Pennsylvania/Residents-cite-high-river-levels-and-parking-problems-officer-says-about-15-tickets-issued","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206668-f7621302a945d5d3bc65fbea6b947230/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093762&Signature=LnJ5uCffjeQHmoLjQTu5ZDb-uLqit59BTwms-WzR31~SURRSsR-LltgumsrhHKlPl3Gjw6u0XDFjXnzYBOkR7lsDyJH54a0DYxlJ7fMLap~unOqhvupLlY0wWUPDm8V5Tj0BolgYPVkzAZI1sGKXYDWe~2m-b7Y~ggdHX8bgcI7xzWZfq-l6xq~HdrifC3KP3LTLcDKAUWqp~Ulj-OQSR7dmscKhvvxA~5FtajjxMmHRdUEWgEjI8T~nLD8-e7CIXU1-3YKvuUfBV040Y2pqOOzFX5ENiu6Dad3--YBaYutc9YnTWYVkXIJus28qwZMZf7BeZVSHT0TmUWtuW8h65g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Resident Mary Witten told the council that high river levels have delayed installation of docks and described concentrated parking and trailers near Columbia Crossing.

“If you go down there, Jake can't even get to the pins to put that largest stock in. On Monday, it was maybe within 3 or 4 inches, but now it's gone back up,” Witten said, describing fluctuating river elevation that has prevented safe dock installation.

Witten also described heavy parking near Columbia Crossing, including vehicles and a boat trailer blocking roads, and asked about the status of an East End residents meeting and a contract for ground work.

Officer Mike (last name not specified) responded that borough officers and staff are “making a concerted effort to issue tickets. We have issued tickets to about 15, so far.” Witten also reported two property owners on South Thirteenth Street between Manor and Franklin had installed bollards that narrowed the roadway.

Staff members present said a manager's office was tasked with organizing resident outreach about the East End work and that firm start dates and a contract (ground movement / site work) would clarify timing for resident meetings. No formal council vote or new ordinance was taken during the discussion.","At the June 10 Columbia Borough Council meeting residents raised concerns about docks not being installed because of high river elevations, parking congestion near Columbia Crossing, and property owners placing bollards on South Thirteenth Street; an on‑duty officer said about 15 tickets have been issued so far.",{"_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},6206671,"Resident urges action after two armed robberies, says grandchildren are no longer allowed to visit",231,592000,823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761314-b3a2c224b133fe26661043881075edcb&start=592&end=823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761314-b3a2c224b133fe26661043881075edcb/thumbnail_592000.jpg","/articles/6206671/Columbia/Lancaster-County/Pennsylvania/Resident-urges-action-after-two-armed-robberies-says-grandchildren-are-no-longer-allowed-to-visit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206671-f2d96aaf4e58951bc3fbd012589b9761/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093762&Signature=Ve618FYz8CPb4RnQ6QFoTrbIf3f9wyly6JxHq~kQFw74ptDIwbnfXJIQZIX39FVq8GyxS68sqSAKX4W7gCZxV5KkEcWbkw3iYJXBQqRNOWWRQmMdDLvhCpeNpZ3imzVwtTcjq9DfPHFi9DDhiitsfDchYTpGTKcc2qmEfmbT4fmRPpVlu6HvjObx3s~VBw2q0eeswdYfmjuiAMlvtc6XSikvNmDyt4Ytr47hYF6C5SUZH9X9F1fIIl1xT3ylnaSLRcUdrBihsaELdsHAHj~QuPnjJkpP13~z7581n6MgihAQ5ND7iaa73l4s3~OIdC23C9I3507vBnZt0U-FOENm6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Barb Greer, a Columbia resident of nearly 22 years, told the council on June 10 that recent armed robberies and youth disorder have left her feeling unsafe and worried for her grandchildren.

“I have 2 grandchildren. 1 is 7 and 1 is 6... my children do not want my grandchildren to visit me. They do not want my grandchildren to sleep at my house anymore because they don't feel like I'm safe, and they don't feel like my grandchildren are safe here,” Greer said.

Greer recounted two recent armed robberies and said police stopped her neighbor on Avenue H during an incident and advised her neighbor to get home and lock doors. She said the incidents involved two men on foot and that officers did not catch suspects in at least one instance.

Greer also raised concerns about teenagers using \"Orbeez\" and firearms, and said she recognizes the police are short‑staffed but wants more action. “I know that we're short staffed as far as police officers, and I applaud them and appreciate everything they do,” she said, adding she wants to partner with the borough on neighborhood safety and has taken part in neighborhood watch efforts in the past.

No council motion or staff response proposing a specific new enforcement or staffing action was recorded during her remarks; the council proceeded to other citizen comments after Greer's statement.","At the June 10 Columbia Borough Council meeting, resident Barb Greer described recent armed robberies and rising youth‑related disorder, said she feels unsafe and that family members have stopped allowing her grandchildren to visit, and urged the borough to address crime and staffing concerns.",{"_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},6206674,"Mayor: No‑trespass letters issued only in specific personnel cases; borough will not discuss details from the podium",90,172000,262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761314-b3a2c224b133fe26661043881075edcb&start=172&end=262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761314-b3a2c224b133fe26661043881075edcb/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6206674/Columbia/Lancaster-County/Pennsylvania/Mayor-Notrespass-letters-issued-only-in-specific-personnel-cases-borough-will-not-discuss-details-from-the-podium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206674-6ffa8e051fcd5bf2edd52fb5947b65a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093762&Signature=B9Gt3FGq4o8Zm3~jPTMKyoNGd7o3~j3RhAmnvUYlGCznChpR-Ny6WEWJ1lZ57S3JIMVlWchLocBdwlPIZEG~ibBuoVDrNiwTOSr2sXBQFMHpjb-lM8X4N2gh8A9rt0NKzrH3MR~ewdQaIyta2yfPetp21OuT8XNVFzy3ZJHYDIMVe8Zef29ny8pqyMRKIX4oudktD8jyIiMvfYCu3eGugTC8B7r3-zYx0gAx82G-Y02s-iexNFYL9L-nnw1QMP5Rk4iYIN1Lji1sV3JEAKvil-aazFyJ-n2KAtlssVrTVdg8PnAbjcmm1ELyaM7NIOHnzB0OfihN7RBwqmc8nwzAGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor (name not specified) told the Columbia Borough Council on June 10 that no‑trespass letters are not sent automatically to all separated employees and are issued only when there are unresolved issues warranting further investigation.

“Which when originally discussed, the statement was made that it was a standard management procedure to send no trespass letters to separated employees. I believe lehi led people to believe that all separate employees received those letters. What is more accurate is that it is a standard procedure to issue a no trespass when there are unresolved issues that warrant further investigation,” the mayor said.

The mayor said disclosing more information could expose the borough or an individual to litigation and said legal counsel had advised against disclosure. “Continuing to come to the podium, asking why it was issued in 1 case and not another will not result with disclosure of any anything legal counsel has determined should not be disclosed,” the mayor said. He added, “Going forward, we will not answer questions from the podium concerning employment matters or no trespass orders.”

The remarks were presented as council statement and did not include additional documents or a vote. No specific personnel details, names of separated employees, or legal opinions were provided at the meeting, and the mayor said those details could not be discussed publicly because of potential legal exposure.

Council members and staff did not take a formal vote during the statement; the council moved on to citizen comment after the announcement.","At the June 10 Columbia Borough Council meeting the mayor said no‑trespass letters are issued only when unresolved issues require further investigation, and that the borough will not answer podium questions about employment matters or no‑trespass orders to avoid potential litigation.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident asks whether borough can transfer unused loan/grant funds to developers; borough says only partnership arrangements possible

Residents cite high river levels and parking problems; officer says about 15 tickets issued

Resident urges action after two armed robberies, says grandchildren are no longer allowed to visit

Mayor: No‑trespass letters issued only in specific personnel cases; borough will not discuss details from the podium