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Council discusses climate action plan, Lattice bus routing and hears residents on nuisance properties
Summary
Council held a discussion on pursuing a climate action plan through Penn State, reviewed early Lattice bus stop adjustments and heard public comments about neglected properties; the council scheduled votes on the climate plan and a contract switch to InnoTech for a future meeting.
Council discussion items on April 15 included advancing a climate action plan through Penn State University, a pending vendor switch for municipal tech services, early adjustments to the new Lattice bus routes and stops, and public comment raising long-standing concerns about nuisance properties.
Climate action plan: Councilmembers said they discussed the idea in a prior work session and expect to vote on whether to engage Penn State for a municipal climate action plan at the next meeting. Members asked for model final plans from nearby communities (Lewisburg and others) so councilors can see expected deliverables before the vote.
Technology/vendor change: Council briefly noted a work-session discussion about switching the city’s service contract from InfraDAC to InnoTech; staff (Joel) had a copy of the proposed contract and council expects a solicitor review and a possible vote at the next meeting.
Lattice bus pilot stops: Council reviewed early Lattice transit routes and asked staff to accommodate driver requests at specific stops — Fourth and Market (near the old bank) to remove one parking stall so buses can pull out; South Second near Scott Towers to extend a yellow no-parking zone; and Chestnut Street across from a Social Security office to move a stall back so buses do not obstruct the nearby railroad crossing. Council asked Public Works staff (Steve) to study curb cut and ADA crossing needs and return with recommendations.
Public comment: Resident Richard Grimes pressed councilmembers about several properties he said have long-standing nuisance and code issues (he listed parcel numbers and addresses). Councilmembers recorded the complaints and instructed staff to follow up. Melissa Rouse, representing Dagestin Community Library, invited council to a story-walk ribbon ceremony on May 14 at Fort Discovery.
Ending: Council scheduled votes on the climate action plan and InnoTech contract for a future meeting and directed staff to compile model plans, evaluate bus-stop curb/crossing changes for ADA and safety, and respond to public nuisance complaints.
