GUESTS: John Eckman, Chairman of the Blossburg Municipal Authority, attend the meeting to discuss new well developments for underground water sources. One site is behind North Penn Health Center, 520 Ruah Street and other sites are in the East Creek Road area. Mr. Eckman asked Council for a $2,000.00 donation to the Blossburg Municipal Authority to get the well developments started. The Tioga County Commissioners will contribute $6,400.00 after the projects are underway. The Blossburg Municipal Authority could sell timber from the 600 acres they own to help cover some of the costs. The Blossburg Municipal Authority rule is "only to use new monies" for projects such as the well. Councilmembers decided to attend the Blossburg Municipal Authority meeting to be held on August 3, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. to review the well development projects and the total costs involved.

The Gabion wall being built along St. Mary's Street will be completed this week.

Since, the Blossburg Water Company has a close budget there is a possibility for our public utility employees and equipment to work in Hamilton Township, with their Authority and Supervisors on a new sewer line project. Hamilton Township Water Authority received a grant through the County last year for a sewer line to the water plant to handle the backwash discharged from the plant. The grant money needs to be used by the end of this year or it will be returned the county.

Cheryl Bubacz contacted Samuel Cooke, Forester Tioga Forest District about inspecting the trees on Island Park for their condition, health, and any care and maintenance, which may be needed over the years. A few Councilmembers expressed their concern of traffic driving over the root systems of the trees. A suggestion of placing "No Traffic" signs in these areas.

Borough Manager George D. Lloyd and Decker Everett from Covington Township had a meeting about the possibility of Blossburg Borough running a water line to Covington Township. Hamilton Township is also interested in hooking onto Blossburg's water system. If the municipalities work together there is grant money available for these projects.

Recommendations for James Roupp's replacement are still waiting to be submitted. Borough Manager George Lloyd to review list of residents of Blossburg and submit names to Council.

No Meeting in July for Television Board.

Carol Tama to take Sandy Martin's place on Library Board.

The new heating system will be started after Partners in Progress are finished renting the building for the summer. Any donations towards the new heating are welcome.

The KCC plan to purchase new chairs for the KCC building.

1. Evaluation: Nothing to report.



2. Minor Sub-Division/Cul-D-Sac: Nothing to report. Borough Manager George Lloyd to do.



3. Building Codes: The Borough is following the new Uniform Construction Code Regulations as of July 8, 2004.



4. UCC - International Municipal Plan: Blossburg Borough to set up meeting with Hamilton Township Supervisors.



5. Sale of Old Railroad Property: Borough Solicitor and Borough Manager working on.



6. Sale of the Old Ambulance Building: Acorn Market is interested in purchasing additional railroad property by the old ambulance building and behind the Acorn Market. Borough Solicitor to contact Acorn Markets.



7. Decorating Community Christmas Tree: Tonya McNamara to contact North Penn High School for an interested school organization willing to take over the decorating.



8. Farmers Market: Ronald Steffen reported on insurance coverage, permit requirements, hours, etc. for allowing a Farmer's Market in town. After a discussion between Councilmembers it was decided to turn the Farmer's Market over to V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business and Entertainment). Motion made to give V.I.B.E. the authority to run the Farmer's Market by Cheryl Bubacz; second, James Holleman. All in favor.



9. Electric System Assessment: Borough Solicitor Patrick Barrett reviewing.



10. Dollar General Survey: Borough Solicitor Patrick Barrett to prepare necessary documents and advertise the necessary ordinances. At this time, no surveys have been provided.



11. Home Occupation: The description of home occupation according to the Ordinance is vague. Borough Solicitor working on ordinance.



12. Advertise 1991 ¾ Ton Pickup Truck for Sale: Borough Manager to do.



13. House Condemnation: Scroback home located at 128 North Williamson Road to be inspected on July 16, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Scroback, Bill Nickerson - Nickerson Construction and George Lloyd to be present.



14. Berguson Home: Located at 155 North Williamson Road - reviewing for a possible business in home.



15. Tax Collector: Dorothy Rakoski asked if she can charge for certifications and bad check charges. Borough Solicitor Patrick Barrett is forwarding questions to County Solicitor.



16. Hazard Mitigation Plan: RESOLUTION NO. 6 - Motion to accept Resolution on Tioga County's Hazard Mitigation Plan as developed for the County and Municipalities in compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) section 322 was made by Raymond Kaminski; second, James Holleman. All in favor.

1. Williamson Commercial Park Access Street: Williamson Land Company, Inc. is requesting that the Borough accept the access street to be constructed at their commercial development located off Old Rt. 15. Borough Manager George Lloyd to get Master Plan and Construction Details from Williamson Land Company, Inc. for the next meeting.

• Help support the Blossburg Memorial Library - You are invited to a "Garden Party" at the Hamilton Club, Morris Run, PA on August 22, 2004 from 1 PM to 5 PM. $25.00/couple, $15.00/single. Contact the Blossburg Memorial Library at (570) 638-2197 or Carol Tama at (570) 638-2894.



• TCDC Meeting to be held on Monday, July 26, 2004 at the Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro, PA. Social Hour from 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Dinner from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.