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TROY — Council discussed the bridge project again at this month’s April Troy Borough Council meeting.
Borough Manager Dan Close reviewed a resolution reimbursement agreement with the borough council members and asked for an approval for him to move forward with the paperwork.
Close noted that he is still researching and working on the 97-page draft, but he does know that the amount if 100% full funded by the federal government, but does not know at what exact time the borough will receive all of the money by yet.
He also noted that planning and development costs will be covered and reimbursed due to this paperwork, which makes the project fully-funded and free for borough taxpayers.
As noted last month, The funding is approved for all three streets: Redington Ave, South Railroad and Prospect. There is about $3 million worth of work to be completed. The construction funding is programmed for 2024.
Other news
Close reviewed energy options with borough council, as well as pricing. He asked for council to approve Hudson Energy for electric to be locked in for the borough until Oct. 31, 2027. He also asked for approval for Snyder Brothers Inc. for gas, at a cost of $7.29/MCF, to be locked in for the borough from June this year until May 2025. Council approved.
Council voted to approve a McBratney sub-division that is partially in Troy Township.
Close noted that the Elmira Street demolition is completed and showed the council before and after pictures.
He also noted that employee Steve Randall received operator certifications for: activated sludge, collection system and general and will be moving more towards the water aspect of the water/sewer.
Council approved the Memorial Day parade permit. Memorial Day will be Monday, May 30, and the parade will run from Croman Elementary to Davison Green.
To conclude his portion of the meeting on items that needed addressed by council, Close noted that he plans to update borough policies. So far, council has voted to approve the update of the work schedule policy.
Council also briefly discussed a rental property inspection program.
It was noted that the Cub Scouts will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, July 9, with sign ups to be distributed around town.
The next Troy Borough Council meeting will be Thursday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the Troy Sale Barn.