Cooperstown Borough August 3, 2026, Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order with The Pledge of Allegiance and Jerry Ritchey opened with prayer

In attendance were Elizabeth Dupont and Mike Meyer
Guest Speaker: Elizabeth was in attendance for the hearing on dangerous structure. She stated that Engles out of Titusville has
been contacted and they are scheduled to remove the structure at the end of the month. Council also asked that she mow
her grass due to the high grass ordinance.

Minutes were read – approved by Barb and John
Bills approved by Jerry and Barb

New Business discussed:
 The Borough will be applying for an LSA grant in September to aid in the berming of the borough streets. The decision of
the grant will be in late 2027.
 Liquid Fuels County Aid is opening at the end of September and the borough will apply
Old Business discussed:
 Code Enforcement – John is waiting for a call back from a possibly interested party
 Snow plowing positions still seeking interested parties
 Wage increase for maintenance was discussed, and council set a wage increase at $12 for standard maintenance and
$13 for heavy equipment maintenance. Barb made motion, Jerry 2 nd , All in Favor
 Cd was rolled into a 19 th month certificate at 3.8%
 After the creekbank project, the borough has rebar left and will attempt to sell 175 pieces of 4’ (5/8”)

Committee Report updates:
 Emergency Management- creek bank stabilization will start on July 13th
 Streets- John will order a load or 2 of anti-skid in preparation- Mike will speak to a couple of homeowners about trimming
trees at stop signs for visibility- cold patch is needed in a couple areas
 Equipment
 Parks and Recreation -discussion of a possible re-blacktop of basketball court in 2028 – Barb stated there is a camper at
the ball field and has been for about 2 weeks. Concern of where sewage is running and pavilion is being used for parking
a vehicle. Council will have signs made to enforce shorter camping stays – constable will be contacted if borough needs
enforcement.
 Fire Department
 Sewage and Drainage- John attended the meeting at Oil Region Joint Sewage Agency – he encourages residents to
keep their tanks cleaned and maintenanced – the cost of repairing is high
 Pioneer Cemetery
 Christmas Island

Other Public Comment– suggestion and discussion of lowering the sale price of the library – Barb made motion to lower to $99,000,
John 2nd – All in favor
Adjournment was called at 7:59 pm and approved by John and Barb
Marcy Shorts – Borough Secretary