Gettysburg meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Gettysburg boards weigh $127,226 ADA curb grant, storm water liens, and parking pilots

Gettysburg borough boards met over the past two weeks on items including a $127,226 federal grant for an ADA curb project, storm water liens, and a mixed-use development review. No decisions have been published yet — minutes for the Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 meetings are not available. The Borough Council also has a work session scheduled for Aug. 24.

Borough Council (Aug. 10)

The council's agenda included a resolution to authorize Adams County to include an ADA Curb Compliant Project in the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program at a cost of $127,226. The council was also set to vote on accepting recommendations from the Historic Architectural Review Board for certificates of appropriateness at six properties: 252 Baltimore St., 40 W. High St., 631 S. Washington St., 619 Baltimore St., 200 York St., and 111 N. Stratton St.

Other agenda items included motions to authorize CDBG grant administration for the Children's Advocacy Center – Brighter Tomorrows Center Project, approval of monthly bills and payrolls, and an executive session to discuss employee matters, union negotiations, a PHRC/EEOC complaint, and claims related to the Welcome Center project. Vote outcomes are not yet published.

Storm Water Authority (Aug. 10)

The Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) agenda included a motion to authorize the solicitor to file liens against specific properties to recover unpaid 2026 storm water bills, plus court costs, postage, and legal fees. The authority also planned to approve minutes from its July 13 meeting and take public comment restricted to agenda items.

Planning Commission (Aug. 17)

The Planning Commission's agenda covered the Gettysburg Station mixed-use development at 108 N. Stratton St. (SLD24-0003), including plan comments and a traffic impact study. The commission also considered accepting the Hopkins House land development application at 219 S. Washington St. (SLD26-00405).

Old business for Simrat, LLC at 351 East Water St. (SLD25-0002) was tabled. The commission also discussed a general update to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Coming up

Borough Council work session – Aug. 24

The council will discuss parking pilot programs, including discounted rates in the RHA Garage, bus parking, and extending meter enforcement to 9:00 PM. Also on the agenda: revisions to the sidewalk ordinance (PBS 2016-12) covering clutter and A-frames and outdoor dining, and historic district replacement materials revisions (PBS 2022-04). An executive session is scheduled for Teamsters Union Local 776 collective bargaining negotiations and potential claims related to Gettysburg Welcome Center construction.

All meetings are open to the public unless noted as executive session. Agendas and minutes are available on the borough's official website.

Gettysburg Council hears CDBG proposal, discusses Welcome Center and infrastructure

The Gettysburg Borough Council met on July 27 for a public hearing and a work session, addressing a proposed federal grant for sidewalk accessibility and a range of infrastructure and ordinance items. No votes were taken; minutes have not yet been published.

Public hearing on $127,226 CDBG grant

The council held a public hearing to gather comments on the proposed use of $127,226 in fiscal year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The sole proposed project is installing ADA curb cuts along various alleys throughout the Borough. According to the agenda, 70% of the funds are anticipated to benefit low- to moderate-income persons, and no household displacement is anticipated. Written comments were accepted until July 20, 2026. The council intended to consider approval of the budget and application submission immediately following the hearing.

Work session covers Welcome Center, ordinances, and capital plan

In a separate work session, the council discussed several new and ongoing items:

• **Gettysburg Welcome Center** (PBS 2019-09): construction and management issues, including potential claims. An executive session was scheduled to address personnel, collective bargaining, and legal strategy related to the project.
• **Vacant Property Registry** (PBS 2026-03): a proposed new registry for vacant properties.
• **Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions** (PBS 2016-12): changes addressing sidewalk clutter, A-frame signs, and outdoor dining/furniture.
• **Police Lieutenant Command Position** (PBS 2026-02): creation of a lieutenant command role in the police department.
• **2026 Street Preservation Project** and the **2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan** were also reviewed.

All items were listed as discussion topics; no formal action was reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the Borough's official channels for future agendas and notices.

Gettysburg Council Weighs $127,226 Curb-Cut Grant, Welcome Center Issues in Busy July

Gettysburg Borough Council's July 27 agenda called for a public hearing on $127,226 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds targeted for ADA curb cuts along borough alleys, followed by a work session covering the Gettysburg Welcome Center, a proposed vacant property registry, and a new police lieutenant position. All items below are drawn from published agendas; minutes have not yet been released, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are available.

$127,226 CDBG Public Hearing on ADA Curb Cuts

Borough Council scheduled a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of $127,226 in fiscal year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds. The sole proposed project is installing ADA-compliant curb cuts along various alleys throughout the borough.

According to the agenda, 70% of the grant funds are anticipated to benefit low-to-moderate-income persons, and no displacement of households is anticipated from the proposed activities. Written comments were accepted until July 20, 2026. Council intended to vote on approval of the budget and application submission immediately following the hearing. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of that vote is not yet on the record.

Work Session: Welcome Center, Vacant Property Registry, Police Lieutenant

The same evening's work session agenda listed several items for discussion:

• **PBS 2019-09 — Gettysburg Welcome Center construction and management:** Listed as ongoing business. An executive session was scheduled to follow the work session to address personnel, collective bargaining, potential claims related to the Welcome Center, and confidential matters.
• **PBS 2026-03 — Vacant Property Registry:** Listed as new business.
• **PBS 2026-02 — Lieutenant Command Position for Gettysburg Police Department:** Listed for discussion.
• **PBS 2016-12 — Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions:** Discussion of sidewalk clutter, A-frame signs, outdoor dining, and furniture.
• **2026 Street Preservation Project:** Listed for review.
• **2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):** Listed for discussion.

No formal action was indicated on the work session items themselves; the agenda characterizes them as discussion topics.

Planning Commission: Habitat for Humanity Subdivision at 432–434 S. Washington St.

On July 20, the Planning Commission agenda included review of subdivision proposal SLD26-00228 from Habitat for Humanity for the 432–434 South Washington Street site. The agenda also listed a presentation on updating the borough's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, with no formal action requested on that item. Public comment was restricted to agenda items, and routine approval of the agenda and minutes was scheduled. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

What We Know and What We Don't

Every meeting covered here is listed as "agenda only — minutes not yet published." That means the items above reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes. Vote tallies, amendments, and any final decisions will be documented once the official minutes are released. Readers seeking the authoritative record should consult the borough's published minutes when available.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed on the borough calendar for the next 14 days (through August 17, 2026). Residents should check the borough website for any meetings added after this report.

Gettysburg Council, Boards Review Infrastructure and Historic Projects; Outcomes Pending

Gettysburg Borough Council, the Storm Water Authority, and the Historic Architectural Review Board met recently to review infrastructure projects and property renovations. However, minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so official decisions and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

Borough Council

On July 13, the Borough Council agenda included authorizing construction bid advertisements for three projects: the FY 2024 CDBG curb ramp project, the E. Lincoln Storm Drain project, and the E. Water Street Bridge Repair Project. The agenda also listed a $13,891.20 change order for the Gettysburg Borough Welcome Center Project and a $181,219.00 payment for the 2026 Street Improvement project. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to include a presentation on the 2025 audit and updates to the Emergency Operations Plan. Because minutes are not published, it is not yet confirmed which items were approved or how officials voted.

Storm Water Authority

The Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) also met on July 13. The agenda featured a 2025 audit presentation by Jennifer CruverKibbi, CPA, and a review of current financial updates, including revenue, expenses, and billing liens. Members were scheduled to receive progress updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects. These included the Steven’s Run / Water Street Bridge, the GMA Sewer Interceptor Project, the Columbia Gas Project / East Lincon Avenue, Gettysburg Station Storm Water Management, and the Met-Ed status of a punctured storm sewer pipe. Official outcomes are pending the release of minutes.

Historic Architectural Review Board

On July 15, the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) was scheduled to review applications for exterior changes to historic properties. Items on the agenda included roof replacements at 252 and 252½ Baltimore Street, the demolition of an unsafe garage at 40 W. High Street, and porch, steps, and railing updates at 631 S. Washington Street. The board also planned to review the construction of a 16’x32’ bus transit center with a canopy at 111 N. Stratton Street and a recommendation on the Chapter 11 Historic District Ordinance. HARB conducts design review only; any approved projects require final approval by Borough Council. This process ensures exterior modifications comply with local historic district standards before property owners proceed. Outcomes are not yet available.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will meet on July 20 to consider a subdivision proposal from Habitat for Humanity for the 432–434 South Washington Street site (SLD26-00228). The agenda also includes a presentation on updating the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, with no formal action requested. Public comment will be restricted to items on the agenda, followed by routine approvals of the meeting agenda and minutes.