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CANTON — Borough solicitor David Brann began the meeting to address previous accusations made by councilman Christopher Schrader. Brann filled in for President David Groover, who was absent from the meeting.
Solicitor’s report
He first addressed the previous accusation that Councilman Christopher Schrader contacted a “local government agency” to discuss previous meetings where Attorney Zachary Gates was present on behalf of the Seeleys. Brann said he called local agencies, with all of them responding saying “they had not been contacted by a Canton Borough councilman” nor can they “give legal advice.”
Solicitor Brann also noted the accusation made by Schrader that of Brann and administrator Seeley are “holding meetings without consent of the borough council,”regarding Schrader allegedly resigning from council after the September meeting.
Schrader had allegedly handed President David Groover a letter of resignation after the meeting on Sept. 14.
Per borough ordinance, three council members are able to hold a meeting on that subject. A meeting was to take place on Sept. 22, concerning Schrader’s resignation, but Schrader submitted a form saying he was not in fact resigning, which then cancelled the meeting.