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Council approves Bucktail Rd. subdivision, other items

By Amy Cherry Staff Writer

ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Council made quick work of their agenda during their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening.

A major subdivision located on Bucktail Road was approved by council.

The Cloverhill Subdivision proposed to divide six lots from a 29.464 acre parcel. The lots will be accessed via proposed private streets. Lot six will be accessed via Clay Road, which is an existing private street. All lots will be served with public water and sanitary sewer. Lots four and five will be served with a private sanitary sewer extension with lot six being served via a private sanitary sewer extension in Clay Road. There is an electric line easement on the property that restricts the construction of buildings and structured underneath it.

The Planning Commission had no comments on the subdivision.

City Manager Joe Fleming said the property is located in a commercial district along the north side of state Route 120, situated east of Metco and located just before the shopping plaza.

Bids were awarded for various road material. Bucktail Excavators of St. Marys submitted the lowest bids for various stone and was awarded the bid which includes 2a limestone for $22.87/per ton, #3 limestone for $28.17/ per ton, 1b limestone for $28.72/per ton, 2b limestone for $26.72/per ton,

driving surface aggregate (DSA) for $30.17/per ton and native pit sandstone for $17.50/per ton.

Additional bidders included IA Construction of Franklin, G.O. Hawbaker of State College and Woodland Equipment of Woodland.

Julie Izbinski was recognized for her service on the local Board of Health as an outgoing board member. She was unable to attend the meeting. Council unanimously voted to appoint Arlene Anderson to Izbinski’s unexpired term set to expire on Jan. 1, 2023. Anderson was recommended by the board to fill the vacancy. Justin Bauer also submitted a letter of interest to serve on the board.

A representative from Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) offered a presentation to council about the educational entity and the programs it offers.

In the fall the college will be piloting a new program by offering morning classes. It is their goal this new time offering will provide a new option to interested high school students and those who work second shift.

Council reported that no decisions were made during executive sessions which took place following the adjournment of their April 18th meeting regarding personnel matters and a session on May 13th regarding real estate matters.

Council’s next regular meeting will take place on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

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