CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Borough Council opened its monthly committee meeting and immediately adjourned to a special executive session to discuss personnel matters.
Council came out of the executive session after approximately one hour. Council neither commented on the personnel matters nor took any official action and proceeded with the committee meeting.
Councilman Tim Winters first requested a moment of silence to acknowledge the passing of Robert H. ‘Bob’ Grimminger, owner of Bob’s Army & Navy, Clearfield.
Fire Chief Todd Kling gave recognition to Bud Swatsworth and his staff at Bud’s Electric, Clearfield, for “always going above and beyond for the fire company anytime they are needed, often without charges.”
Kling reported the most recent call for service from Bud’s Electric was for replacement of four batteries for the fire engine.
Police Chief Vincent McGinnis reported that part-time police officer Steven Russo has submitted his resignation to take full-time employment.
McGinnis also reported ticketing several vehicles that were not moved over 48 hours to allow for snow removal. He reminded residents that vehicles must be cleaned of all snow before being driven.
McGinnis advised council that he is gathering information and costs for street cameras, which will eventually need to be installed.
Kling reported the road crew has been very busy clearing snow from downtown Clearfield, and putting down a lot of anti-skid material, including alleys.
Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott added that the Dodge Ram 5500 Dump Truck was in the shop for a new hydraulic pump, which cost $1,593.
Engineer Todd Banks of Stiffler, McGraw and Associates Inc. reported that the Third Street project is on hold for winter, but the street lights are working. He noted that the project will be finalized and inspected as soon as weather permits so the project can be closed.
Code Enforcement Officer Larry Mack asks any residents with fire hydrants near their property to please keep them clear of snow for ready access by fire service. “The house [the fire companies] saved may be your own,” Mack said.
