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Council reviews clock-tower liability transfer, small reimbursements and upcoming community events
Summary
Council members discussed a proposed agreement to transfer liability for a downtown clock tower to a private individual and reviewed requests to reimburse expenses tied to the American 250 sculpture; the borough also announced a June 20 dedication and an August Park Summit Day event.
Council discussed a proposed legal agreement that would transfer ownership and liability for a downtown clock tower to a private individual identified in the meeting as Mr. Paris. According to staff, the clock-tower agreement is intended to be a waiver of liability that would hold the borough harmless once Mr. Paris assumes ownership.
"The clock tower agreement with him is solely just the waiver of liability to the borough and an agreement to transfer the property to Mr. Paris," a council member summarized. The council discussed whether the private individual would remove concrete and restore the site; removal details and electrical work will be clarified in the written agreement.
Separately, organizers submitted receipts for American 250-related expenses. Staff reported receipts from Mark Shipper totaling $587.71 for out-of-pocket items; the council agreed to place the reimbursement on the next meeting's consent calendar.
Council also previewed two upcoming community events: a Liberty Valley dedication on June 20 at 2 p.m. and a Park Summit Day/rail-riders promotion scheduled for August 23, which will include discounted tickets and local participants for ceremonial roles.
No formal transfers or reimbursements were finalized at the special meeting; the clock-tower transfer document and the reimbursement will return to council for formal action at a subsequent meeting.
