Borough of Geistown

08/18/2026

GEISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 24, 2026

6:00 p.m.
I. SALUTE THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVE AGENDA
IV. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discuss the quotes for the new truck
V. NEW BUSINESS
V1. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL, LEGAL)
VII. ADJOURN

07/27/2026

NOTICE – TENTATIVE PAVING SCHEDULE

Residents of the following streets in Geistown Borough are advised that the Quaker Sales Corp. is scheduled to start milling and paving on Wednesday July 29, 2026, under contract with the Borough.

• Hawthorne Street – between Clearwater Street to Brookside Way
• Kinzey Street – between Alfred Street and Radian Drive
• Lulay Street – between Bedford Street and Dravis Street

Residents are requested to refrain from parking on these streets while milling and paving is in process. We anticipate milling and paving work will last at least through this week. As always, the actual work schedule is subject to change depending on inclement weather and/or scheduling conflicts or unforeseen circumstances encountered by the contractor. Schedule updates/revisions will be posted on the Borough website (https://www.geistownborough.com) and page, or are available by contacting the office during business hours.

Thank You.

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07/07/2026

GEISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 8, 2026

6:00 p.m.


I. SALUTE THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVE AGENDA
IV. APPROVE MINUTES – JUNE 10, 2026
V. APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT
VI. APPROVE INVOICES AND PAY BILLS
VII. VISITORS (5 MINUTE LIMIT)
VIII. RICHLAND TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Eric Lindrose - Business Operations/ Finance
Don Kniss – Public Works/Streets
Alice Hummel – Technology
Mike Oliver – Personnel/ Negotiating
Glenn Berkey - Ordinances
Lou Ann Gray – Public Safety
X. MAYOR’S REPORT

X1. MANAGERS REPORT
Ed B. Porada – Chief
Karen Giebfried – Secretary/Treasurer

Gary Paul – Lead Road Worker

Rick Truscello – Borough Administrator - Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

XII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
XII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
a. Resolution #2026-02 - Authorizing the filing of an application requesting a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant in the amount of $275,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used to rehabilitate our Demuth Street Bridge as well as pave Demuth Street, and designate the President and Vice-President of Council to execute all documents and agreements
XV. NEW BUSINESS
a. Hire Part Time Employee for Highway Department
b. Authorize Borough Administrator to submit a letter committing up to $50,000 to the Demuth Street Project
c. Employee Handbook Addendum – Federal Civil Rights Compliant Procedure: requirement for the grant for body-worn and in-car cameras
XVI. CORRESPONDENCE
XV1I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL, LEGAL)
XVIII. ADJOURN

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06/29/2026

Residents of Laurlis Lane in Geistown Borough are notified as follows:

PennDOT has notified the Borough on June 26th that there is a possibility that Leventry Road between Bedford St. & Laurlis Lane will be closed Tuesday June 30th, and/or Wednesday July 1st and/or Thursday July 2nd. During this time traffic will be temporarily routed over Laurlis Lane. Traffic volumes are expected to temporarily increase during these days, and our Police department has been advised accordingly. Residents are urged to keep this in mind and avoid parking on this Borough Street by residents, visitors and service providers during this temporary detour.

06/15/2026

Date: June 15, 2026

The access driveway from East Oakmont Boulevard to the Borough of Geistown Municipal, Police and Public Works buildings will be limited and/or temporarily closed to allow the replacement of culvert pipe and driveway segment beginning Monday June 22nd, and continuing for at least an estimated 21-day period, weather-dependent. This project is needed to correct a periodic flooding event caused by an undersized pipe carrying Sams Run.

Public access will be limited and/or even prohibited at times during this construction period. If you need to visit these offices during this period it is suggested that you call ahead to see if pedestrian or vehicle access is possible (Borough Office/Public Works 814-266-8313; Geistown Police 814-262-7326 or Non-Emergency 814-472-2100). The Borough has arranged for a secure drop box to be located near the driveway for the complex on East Oakmont Boulevard where payments for fees, permits, etc. may be made. Residents are urged to make payments via checks in the drop box, or via the electronic payment option available on our website (https://www.geistownborough.com/online-payments).

The Borough will post periodic updates on the project on our website (https://www.geistownborough.com) and page, as/if situations dictate. While we apologize for any temporary inconvenience we are confident that the project will resolve a recurring periodic flooding problem.

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06/09/2026

GEISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 10, 2026

6:00 p.m.


I. SALUTE THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVE AGENDA
IV. APPROVE MINUTES – MAY 13, 2026 – MAY 18, 2026
V. APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT– MAY 31, 2026
VI. APPROVE INVOICES AND PAY BILLS
VII. VISITORS (5 MINUTE LIMIT)
VIII. RICHLAND TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Eric Lindrose - Business Operations/ Finance
Don Kniss – Public Works/Streets
Alice Hummel – Technology
Mike Oliver – Personnel/ Negotiating
Glenn Berkey - Ordinances
Lou Ann Gray – Public Safety
X. MAYOR’S REPORT

X1. MANAGERS REPORT
Ed B. Porada – Chief
Karen Giebfried – Secretary/Treasurer

Gary Paul – Lead Road Worker

Rick Truscello – Borough Administrator - Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

XII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
XIII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
a. Award 2026 Paving Bids as approved by PennDOT to lowest bidder pending review by Solicitor
b. Award Laurlis Lane Sewer inlet reconstruction project to Dirtworks in the amount of $8,700.00
c. Authorize Borough Administrator to sell old John Deere riding mower to high bidder on Municibid, or to scrap if no bids received
XV. NEW BUSINESS
a. Authorize to move forward with a Regional Police Study
XVI. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Kiwanis Club of Johnstown East Hills – “Flags Over East Hills”
XV1I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL, LEGAL)
XVIII. ADJOURN

05/12/2026

GEISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 8, 2026

6:00 p.m.

I. SALUTE THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVE AGENDA
IV. APPROVE MINUTES – April 8, 2026
V. APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT– April 30, 2026
VI. APPROVE INVOICES AND PAY BILLS
VII. VISITORS (5 MINUTE LIMIT)
VIII. RICHLAND TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Eric Lindrose - Business Operations/ Finance
Don Kniss – Public Works/Streets
Alice Hummel – Technology
Mike Oliver – Personnel/ Negotiating
Glenn Berkey - Ordinances
Lou Ann Gray – Public Safety
X. MAYOR’S REPORT
X1. MANAGERS REPORT
Ed B. Porada – Chief
Karen Giebfried – Secretary/Treasurer
Gary Paul – Lead Road Worker

Rick Truscello – Borough Administrator - Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

XII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
XIII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
a. Hiring of Police Officers
b. Hiring of Seasonal/Parttime Road Crew Employee
c. Sale of the 2016 Cruiser
XV. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve Grant Application for Report Writing
System
b. St. Benedict Church request to have lighting from
the Emergency Management at the old Geistown
Fire Hall parking lot for shuttle service during their
Reunion
XVI. CORRESPONDENCE
XV1I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL, LEGAL)
XVIII. ADJOURN

04/13/2026

Seasonal Highway Dept. Laborer

The Borough of Geistown is seeking a motivated individual for part time/seasonal work in the Borough Highway Department. Experience in all phases of year-round operations including but not limited to mowing, equipment operation, snow plowing, and general roadway/drainage maintenance is preferred. Interested applicants may request an application from or stop in the Borough Office, 721 East Oakmont Blvd., Johnstown PA 15904. (814) 266-8313. Application deadline is May 1, 2026.

04/07/2026

GEISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 8, 2026

6:00 p.m.

I. SALUTE THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVE AGENDA
IV. APPROVE MINUTES – MARCH 11TH AND MARCH 23RD 2026
V. APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT– MARCH 31, 2026
VI. APPROVE INVOICES AND PAY BILLS
VII. VISITORS (5 MINUTE LIMIT)
VIII. RICHLAND TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Eric Lindrose - Business Operations/ Finance
Don Kniss – Public Works/Streets
Alice Hummel – Technology
Mike Oliver – Personnel/ Negotiating
Glenn Berkey - Ordinances
Lou Ann Gray – Public Safety
X. MAYOR’S REPORT
X1. MANAGERS REPORT
Ed B. Porada – Chief
Karen Giebfried – Secretary/Treasurer
Gary Paul – Lead Road Worker
Rick Truscello – Borough Administrator - Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer
XII. SOLICITOR’S REPORT
XIII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
a. Purchase of a new cruiser and the rental of a cruiser if needed
b. Ratify motion for advertisement for Full Time Officers
c. Adopt Ordinance 552, establishing fees to be charged by Geistown Borough Tax Collector
XV. NEW BUSINESS
XVI. CORRESPONDENCE
a. St. Benedict Church request to close West Oakmont Blvd. from Hawthorne St. to
Churchill St. for the Reunion, July 10th, 11th, and 12th 2026.
XV1I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL, LEGAL)
XVIII. ADJOURN

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