At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to submit a $4,000 budget request to the borough to fund two family movie nights in 2026 and to include funding for four hours of public‑works overtime and additional porta‑potties. The board approved the request for consideration at the October council meeting.

The board said the $4,000 request covers two events that would include licensing and equipment fees, generator rental, and portable restrooms. The chair said a preliminary line item for the Sept. 28 movie night was $1,641.04 and noted licensing fees vary by title. "The budget for September 28 movie night is $1,641.04," the chair said, listing equipment, licensing, two additional porta‑potties (one accessible), and the generator rental as included items.

Board members described event logistics: volunteers will pick up folding cardboard trash holders from the public‑works shop on the Friday before the event; the rented generator will be placed in the parking lot (away from spectators) because there is no convenient power source; and the borough will provide bags and the cardboard holders. "So the only prep on our part will be to set up the cardboard boxes or extra garbage strategically in the lawn area," the chair said. Director of Public Works Jeff said the department would supply four to six holders and the needed bags. "Probably 4," Jeff said when asked how many holders to provide.

The motion the board approved asked staff to submit the $4,000 request together with costs for four hours of overtime and porta‑potties for borough consideration; the board voted unanimously in favor. The motion did not name a mover or seconder in the record.

Board members also discussed promotion and signage for recurring movie nights, including a suggestion to purchase or obtain a reusable roadside banner that can be updated with dates. One member said lawn signs used for a prior movie night were inexpensive and effective; the board discussed researching a vendor and possible nonprofit discounts for durable signs.

Discussion vs. decision: the board took a formal action (motion passed unanimously) to submit the $4,000 request and related overtime/porta‑potty costs to council. Other items discussed — vendor outreach, marketing, and potential food‑bank collection bins at events — were planning decisions and did not carry separate formal votes.

What’s next: staff said they will compile the budget request details and submit them to borough staff for the October council agenda; the board expects to finalize specific dates and vendor commitments after council budgeting and in follow‑up meetings.

(Ending) The board also discussed event timing — spring (April) and fall (September) were proposed — and agreed to revisit dates and marketing at the next meeting in November.