CLEARFIELD – The fire and police chiefs issued community reminders at Thursday night’s Clearfield Borough Council committee meetings.
Fire Chief Andrew Smith would like to remind residents to be mindful with outdoor cooking and burning as the weather starts to turn warmer in the area.
Police Chief Vincent McGinnis reminded residents about watching their speed in school zones, as well as securing their cars at night and keeping valuables in a safer place.
He said there have been some kids walking around the borough at night trying to get into vehicles and also ringing door bells for fun.
Residents are encouraged to call the borough police station, if they see kids out late at night.
Additionally, council announced that the Clearfield County Senior Environmental Corp. will be cleaning up along the river on Saturday, May 21.
In other business, the Public Safety Committee reccomended:
- approval of the closure of Healy Avenue near St. Francis School on May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 and Oct. 10 for the school’s food truck festival fundraisers.
- approval of temporarily restricting traffic on the south side of town on May 14 for the St. Francis School 5k run/walk.
- approval of the closure of Market Street from Second to Third streets on May 14 to celebrate Motorcycle Safety Month.
The Public Safety Committee recommended:
- approval of paying M&K Truck Center of Altoona $3,694.87 to repair the chassis of the street sweeper, noting its original motion was for $2,800.
- approval of passing a resolution for the State-wide Local Share Gaming grant for two dump trucks, totaling $222,990.
The Planning & Community Development Committee recommended:
- approval of holding individual committee meetings and to advertise appropriately the dates and times for those meetings. Council plans to review and create a meeting schedule for its five committees that report to the full borough council.
- approval to have the Borough Planning Commission draft a Vacant and Blighted Property Ordinance.
The Finance Committee reccomended:
- holding off on advertising the Third Ward Building for sale for 30 days.
Resident Rick Mattern voiced his concern about council wanting to put the building up for sale, noting the Third Ward Building is an asset to the community.
Mattern pointed out that it especially was an asset during the 2016 flood event, and could be again if another emergency were to arise in the borough.
