Lock Haven council clears permits, surplus auction and records resolution; Comcast fee recorded

At its meeting, the Lock Haven City Council approved several routine items on the agenda, including permits for park and private event use, authorization to list surplus public‑works equipment for auction, and adoption of two resolutions concerning advisory committee qualifications and municipal records disposition.

Permits: Council approved a request from the Luna Enema Wellness Studio to use Memorial Park for free community fitness classes on June 21, July 16 and August 13 (6–7 p.m.). Samantha Kenley received permission to use the city’s floating stage on June 15, 2024, for a private wedding; staff noted the floating stage will be in place for the upcoming summer concert series and emphasized high‑water conditions could require cancellation.

Resolutions and auction: The council moved and adopted Resolution 2023‑'16 to clarify that members of the Lehi Advisory Committee must be city residents or property owners who pay city taxes. Staff also presented Resolution 2023‑17 seeking authorization, under guidance from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Municipal Records Act, to dispose of designated municipal records; council approved the disposition so long as departments inventory boxes and obtain required sign‑offs.

Public works staff recommended listing identified treatment plant and other items on an online auction for a seven‑day run; council approved posting the items for sale. City staff said the auction items are those identified during spring cleaning as not in use.

Finance: Staff reported the first‑quarter Comcast franchise fee for 2023 in the amount of $27,034.91 and asked that the amount be noted in the minutes.

Administrative items: Staff noted draft minutes and an outstanding update from the sewer/infiltration authority that will be circulated to council members prior to the next meeting. Announcements included a reminder of the Herp Moon Park groundbreaking on Friday and the announcement of the summer concert series lineup at a separate event.

Votes at a glance: the council approved the May 1 minutes; the Memorial Park permit; the floating stage request for June 15, 2024; Resolution 2023‑'16 (Lehi Advisory Committee); Resolution 2023‑17 (records disposition); and the surplus equipment auction authorization.