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Union City Council approves stormwater repair, awards park-trail contract and adopts broadband resolution
Summary
Union City Borough Council unanimously approved a $5,000 stormwater repair at Municipal Lot #1, awarded the Devereaux Park/French Creek Trail contract to Vavala Concrete for $84,774, updated its Right-to-Know policy on anonymous requests, and adopted a resolution to apply for Broadband Ready Community designation. Council also reviewed parking and zoning ordinance amendments.
Union City Borough Council on July 23 unanimously approved several items focused on infrastructure and administrative updates.
Council authorized a $5,000 contract with Mansfield to repair and reconnect pipe at a sinkhole in Municipal Lot No. 1, with the borough supplying pipe and fittings estimated at $5,000. Councilor James Kerns moved the measure and Councilor Steadman seconded; the motion carried unanimously. Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips had reported that dye testing indicated stormwater entering sanitary lines near Hogan's Alley and that camera inspections will be used to locate the problem.
The council also awarded the Devereaux Park/French Creek Trail construction contract to Vavala Concrete, the low bidder at $84,774. Councilor Osborn moved the award and Councilor Steadman seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
On administrative policy, Solicitor Wachter recommended clarifying the borough's Right-to-Know Rules and Regulations regarding anonymous requests. Councilor Osborn moved and Councilor Steadman seconded approval of the updated language; the motion carried unanimously.
Council adopted a resolution authorizing an application for the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority's (PBDA) Broadband Ready Community designation and appointed the Erie Area Council of Governments to serve as the borough's Municipal Broadband Champion. A public information meeting preceding the council meeting drew no public attendees.
Council reviewed requested amendments to the parking and zoning ordinances and agreed to the changes; the zoning amendments will be sent to Erie County Planning and Union Area Planning for comment before advertising.
The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda, prior minutes, the Secretary's report and payment of bills; all routine motions passed unanimously. The council adjourned at 6:38 p.m. and held an executive session on personnel and contracts from 6:42 to 7:37 p.m.
