Borough of Geistown

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

05/15/2026

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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03/26/2026

FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS

Geistown Borough Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for

FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS

Act 120 required. Applicants must pass a background investigation, a written exam, a physical agility test, and a medical examination. Competitive salary and benefits.

Apply at:
Geistown Borough Office, 721 E Oakmont Blvd. Johnstown, PA 15904

Deadline:
April 10, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

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03/18/2026

GEISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 23, 2026

6:00 p.m.

I. SALUTE THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVE AGENDA
IV. VISITORS (5 MINUTE LIMIT)
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. Action on School Resource Officer Agreement
b. Execute Deputy Tax Collector
c. Authorize advertisement of Ordinance #552, collection
of fees by Real Estate Collector
d. Authorize advertisement for Full Time Officers
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. Cambria County Elections Office request to reserve
Council Chambers for General
Primary Elections on Tues May 19th, 2026 and General
Election on Tuesday November 3rd, 2026
b. Approval to open a new bank account for Fire Escrow
VII. CORRESPONDENCE
VI1I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL, LEGAL)
IX. ADJOURN

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03/13/2026

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