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At a glance: Williamsport council actions Oct. 16 — appointments, contracts, ordinances and resolutions
Summary
A quick roundup of formal actions taken Oct. 16 by Williamsport City Council, including an appointment to the Ways Garden commission, budget transfer ordinance, audit services contract, multiple ordinances and several resolutions. Votes and short context listed for readers.
Williamsport City Council took several formal actions at its Oct. 16 meeting. Below is a concise list of measures the council voted on, their outcomes and brief context.
Votes at a glance - Appointment: Steven Petro appointed to the Ways Garden commission (replacing Paul Nyman). Vote: 5-0. Petro introduced himself, said he holds an ornamental horticulture degree and works as a landscape designer; council discussed changing the commission’s "lifetime term" language to a five-year term. (Item 6)
- Ordinance, Transfer Ordinance No. 11 (2023 budget) — second reading and adoption. Vote: 5-0. Council approved a housekeeping budget transfer following the 2023 audit. (Item 7)
- Resolution: Accept contract for audit services with Mar Dissell (firm name as provided in the finance presentation). Vote: 5-0. Staff said the firm met RFP requirements and the bid was roughly $20,000 less annually than the prior contract; finance committee recommended approval. (Item 14)
- Ordinance: Designate Buck Run Alley (final reading). Vote: 5-0. Council named an unnamed alley "Buck Run Alley" to improve addressing and emergency response. (Item 8)
- Ordinance: Amendment to LERTA commercial zones — introduced and approved for first reading; public hearing to be scheduled. Councilmember(s) discussed the map and asked staff to refine boundaries and to coordinate with an upcoming zoning review. (Item 10)
- Resolution: Accept resignation of Treasurer Kevin Mackey (effective end of day following the meeting). Vote: 5-0. Council acknowledged the resignation and staff described the posting and transition process for the treasurer's office. (Item 11)
- Resolution: Purchase card access system for mulch pile (Genetec via Berkshire Systems). Vote: 5-0 (amended wording to show $6,660 total over 36 months, $2,220 annually). Council plans to migrate control from River Valley Transit to city Streets & Parks staff. (Item 12)
- Resolution: Agreement with Cumberland Marine for replacement boat trailer for the fire bureau's Swiftwater team. Vote: 5-0. Council said grant funding and departmental funds covered the $2,500 cost. (Item 13)
- Minutes and filings: Council approved prior meeting minutes and filed routine authority minutes. Vote: unanimous where recorded. (Items 3, 15)
What’s next: Several items either require follow-up or public hearings. The LERTA expansion will have a public hearing at the next council meeting and the attorney will finalize the recently adopted term-limits ordinance for publication.
Ending: These items conclude the formal votes taken during the Oct. 16 meeting. Council scheduled its next regular meeting for Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
