Bellefonte Borough Council Agenda August 2, 2010

The Bellefonte Borough Authority will not meet on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

The next meeting of the Bellefonte Borough Authority will be Wednesday, September 8 @ 7:00PM

The Borough of Bellefonte is seeking a consultant who would: 1) provide technical and administrative assistance to property and business owners in the Bellefonte historic district; 2) periodically update the architecture and history section of the Borough’s webpage; 3) develop an electronic database of historic buildings located in the Borough; and 4) fulfill the requirements stipulated in the historic district ordinance. The position is made possible through a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Consultants must meet 36 CFR61 regulations or the equivalent. Qualification of the successful candidate will include a background in architecture, history, or historic preservation with demonstrated experience in the rehabilitation of historic architecture. This position is currently funded for one-year with an excellent chance for renewal.

Applications along with the Consultants Hourly Rate will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2010. Send resume and hourly rate information to:

Donald L. Holderman
Assistant Borough Manager
Bellefonte Borough
236 West lamb Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Bellefonte Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Check It Out -make your utility payment on line using pay pal.

Go to the Government Tab and Select Water, Sewer, and Refuse Payments on line.

A new convenience for our customers!

Bellefonte Borough is seeking two volunteers from the community to serve on a regional fire service task force.  The anticipated time commitment is two years.  The community representatives DO NOT require ANY experience in fire fighting.  We are looking individuals with diverse backgrounds to sit on this task force along with representatives from the surrounding fire departments and elected officials.  The community members will comprise the majority on the task force.  If you are interested in serving, please submit your name to Don Holderman at the Bellefonte Municipal Building located at 236 W. Lamb Street or email your name and contact information to:  dholderman@bellefonte.net by no later than July 19, 2010.

At their regular meeting on June 21st Council approved a motion that transfers the operation of the farmers market from the Bellefonte Farmers Market Association to the Borough.  Citing a number of legal issues associated with having the Association in charge of the market, Council felt this action was the best course of action at this time.

The market will still take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in front of the Courthouse and will be open to both producers and non-producers.

In our efforts to provide more reliable communications with Residents [and Businesses] in the borough, we have implemented Swiftreach Networks, Inc. as our Emergency Notification service provider.

Swift911 Emergency Notification Service, in its simplest form, is a system that makes phone calls to specific people or areas in the event of an emergency or for sharing important information. All the calls you receive will have the Caller ID of ‘Bellefonte Borough’ or ‘Bellefonte Police Department’.

If you are not receiving these calls, please fill out the form at our new Emergency Notification Contact Info Request page to add or update your contact information. You may also remove yourself from our lists at the same page.

Did you know? By April 22, 2010, federal law requires that:

* Renovation firms be certified

*Individuals be trained in lead-safe work practices

*Training providers be accredited by EPA.

Follow this link for more information.

Bellefonte Borough is undertaking a process to develop a Commercial Inspection Ordinance.  In discussions with  state-wide professionals and fire inspectors, the Borough has developed a time line which includes public participation as an important aspect in the process.  Anyone interested in this ordinance may contact the Borough at 355-1501.  The following provides a tentative time line for establishing the ordinance:  Commercial Inspection Program

Welcome to Bellefonte

Bellefonte is a borough of approximately 6400 people, located in the center of Pennsylvania. It has been home to seven United States Governors, contains exquisite Victorian architecture, is rich in history related to the iron and lumber industry, contains natural resources ideal for outdoor water recreation, and has taken a preeminent role in education. Bellefonte was named for its enormous spring by the French statesman, Talleyrand. The rampant demolition of historic buildings so prevalent elsewhere in the United States from the 1950s – 1970s largely bypassed Bellefonte leaving untouched many large, historically and architecturally significant commercial and residential buildings.

Our Mission

The Borough of Bellefonte is committed to working collaboratively to maintain a safe and secure family friendly community; to providing the public with premium, prompt, courteous service in a cost effective manner; and to managing community development to protect natural and cultural resources.

Our Vision

The vision of Bellefonte Borough is to establish a community of opportunity and prosperity.   It will support plans and strategies to provide high quality community services creating an attractive, clean, accessible, and safe community, ensure the preservation of natural and cultural resources, and provide the infrastructure to support opportunities for individual and business growth and development, with special emphasis on recreation, history, and the arts