Lock Haven council approves community permits, paving contract and appointments; city manager authorized to claim $1,421 in unclaimed funds

Lock Haven City Council approved multiple community-event permits and municipal actions during its meeting, including banner and street-art permissions, a paving contract for sections near the airport and appointments to the fire auxiliary. Council also voted to authorize the city manager to file a claim for $1,421 in unclaimed property reported by the state treasurer's office.

The council approved a request from Relay for Life of Clinton County to hang a banner from June 9 through June 25 pending PennDOT approval; a council member registered an objection during discussion, but the motion carried after a roll call of members present. The council also granted permission for Jams and the Arts Council to host temporary chalk art on Grove Street as a nonpermanent installation, with organizers saying the artwork "is not, permanent" and would be removable if needed. Clinton County United Way was granted use of Triangle Park on July 8 (rain date July 9) for a free community showcase of vendors and services.

Council awarded a paving contract for portions of East Bald Eagle, Ray Street and the Big Rock section near the airport. Staff said the bid returned favorable results for the CTG Main Menu project and clarified the work would cover the section by the airport rather than the entirety of Main Street.

On personnel matters, the council approved the fire advisory board's recommendation to appoint Travis Conway as a relief driver and to add Jonathan Fussinger, Derek Hoover and Josh Kepler as auxiliary drivers. The council also voted to appoint the city manager as the city's authorized officer to pursue unclaimed property identified by the state treasurer's office; staff said the sum at issue totals $1,421.

Votes at a glance: Relay for Life banner — approved (roll call recorded affirmative votes); Grove Street chalk-art permit — approved; Triangle Park use (Clinton County United Way) — approved; Paving contract (East Bald Eagle/Ray Streets, Big Rock) — approved; Fire auxiliary appointments — approved; Authorization to pursue unclaimed property ($1,421) — approved.

Council members and staff also shared community updates and calendar items, including a municipal economic partnership picnic and upcoming grand openings. No final action was taken on the borrowing ordinance (Ordinance 2023-05) at this meeting; that item remains scheduled for a subsequent reading and adoption.