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Borough approves easement with American Legion for grant-funded kayak/canoe launch
Summary
Council approved an easement with the American Legion to install and maintain a kayak/canoe launch along French Creek; installation will be funded by the PA Fish and Boat Commission and the PA Environmental Council.
Council voted to approve an easement with the American Legion for installation and maintenance of a kayak and canoe launch at the ball field along French Creek.
The minutes state the solicitor will prepare the easement and that the launch will be installed using funds from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. The motion text recorded: "MOTION TO APPROVE AN EASEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION FOR AN AREA IN THE BALL FIELD ALONG FRENCH CREEK, TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH BEING INSTALLED WITH FUNDS FROM THE PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION AND THE PA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL. Motion by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Joyce. Motion carried unanimously." Council approved the motion with no recorded dissent.
Implication: The easement enables a grant-funded recreational access point on French Creek; the solicitor will draft the instrument specifying installation and maintenance responsibilities.
