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Union City Council approves canoe/kayak launch, removes landbank lien and awards local grants
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting, Union City Borough Council unanimously approved a $16,679 contract for a canoe/kayak launch at the American Legion ball field (contingent on an easement), removed a roughly $2,690 lien on a Landbank property at 121 East High Street, and approved seven Renaissance grant awards totaling $23,600; the council also accepted the EACOG audit.
Union City Borough Council met Aug. 27, 2024, at First Global Methodist Church and unanimously approved several local projects and financial actions, including a contract for a canoe/kayak launch, removal of a landbank lien, and seven Renaissance grant awards.
The council accepted a $16,679 quote from Construction Services of PA to install a canoe/kayak launch at the American Legion ball field, contingent on receipt of an easement from the American Legion. Manager Cindy Wells told the council that because the price was under $23,200, formal bids were not required; two quotes were reviewed, including Blum Property Services’ $18,541.50 offer. The motion to accept Construction Services’ quote was made by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Kerns and carried unanimously.
Manager Wells also reported that the borough holds a $2,690 lien on a property at 121 East High Street that was donated to the Erie County Landbank; the Landbank requested removal of the lien. Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Steadman seconded a motion to remove or satisfy the lien for the full amount (approximately $2,690); the motion carried unanimously.
On grants, Wells said the borough received seven Renaissance Grant applications totaling $60,606 and requesting $23,600. She reported $90,547.35 was available in Renaissance Grant funds and recommended approving all seven applications to help address blight. Councilor Steadman moved and Councilor Osborn seconded approval of the recommended awards totaling $23,600; the motion carried unanimously.
The council also moved to pass a resolution accepting the audit for the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) that had been reviewed by COG members; the motion by Councilor Osborn, seconded by Councilor Steadman, carried unanimously.
Police Chief David Pernice updated the council on recruitment for an approved new hire, saying he had tried to make contact but "has had no luck. He is assuming he is no longer interested." Pernice said he will reach out to the consortium, check with the Civil Service Commission about oral exams, and send letters; the council agreed to continue the search for one part-time officer (the chief said he would ultimately like two).
Manager Wells provided routine announcements and scheduling: an EMS meeting at Fort LeBoeuf on Aug. 28, a Devereaux Day kickoff for park and trail improvements on Sept. 13, a Sept. 16 council meeting that will include a public hearing on a zoning-ordinance amendment and a vote on a parking-ordinance amendment (both to be advertised as required), and a Sept. 25 meeting for council members to review health insurance plans. She also noted free CERT training on Sept. 27–29 and that the borough will send a letter of support for a PennDOT Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program application along the US Route 6 corridor.
With no further business, the council adjourned at 6:19 P.M.
