Agenda for DLBC Meeting Tuesday August 11th 2026 6PM
– Call to Order: Begin recording, roll call, and all rise.
– Opening: Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
– Finances: Approval of minutes, treasurer’s report, and receipts & disbursements.
– Correspondence: Review of notices and correspondence.
– Officer Reports:
– Engineer TY report (as per email) Items for Discussion
- Discussion: SDE was notified by Christine Verdier that all closeout documents are in FEMA’s grant portal. SDE closed out both projects with FEMA on 8/4/2026.
- Discussion: Dam Improvements Updates: SDE received a request from Mar-Allen for additional cost to remove de-gradated concrete on the exposed surfaces of the dam structure. Due to the poor condition of the existing spillway & concrete apron, the existing structure needs a full encapsulation of 3”-4” of concrete to be a self-supporting shell. The cost associated with this work is estimated at $220,797.25. Final cost is being discussed with Mar-Allen. To offset the additional cost items are being deleted from the contract in the amount of $240,291.00.
- Discussion: Repairs to the dam breast and berm commenced on June 29, 2026. The trees along the southwestern dam berm have been removed and the growth along the spillway in Pine Creek have been removed in preparation for Mar-Allen to begin repairs to the spillway. Mar-Allen has performed stress tests on the face of the spillway to determine the conduction of the existing concrete. Lake dredging operations continue. SDE to update Council on dam improvement projects.
- Discussion: Inspection Report for Drehersville Road Bridge was issued on 8/5/2026. The report indicates that as of 4/2026 routine inspection, there have been no significant changes since previous inspection. The bridge is considered structurally deficient due to the substructure condition rating. There is no change in condition of superstructure, therefore PennDOT is not requiring an analysis update. The bridge has a priority 1 maintenance recommendation for repairs. The Plan of Action is Deer Lake Borough intends to remove the bridge when funding becomes available. Inspections will continue on a 6-month interval until the bridge is removed.
– Nick Hazlett, Code Enforcement Officer / BCO (Zoning, ordinances, and building violations report as per email)
– Attorney Chris reports Upset Sale lien request
– Business: Old business and new business.
– Operations & Projects: Maintenance, repairs, and ongoing projects.
– Committee Reports: Mayor Larry’s Update on current projects. Lighting report. Pending work on parking. Paving is scheduled to commence on the 10th. Painting is pending this week. Report on the status of filed grants. All invoices have been submitted to the secretary to date. Council Pres.David ,Meeting with The contractor on the progress of the Dam resurfacing which will be included in Ty’s report ” Lake Dredging and Sediment Removal”.Change order page 2&3 of report
– Public Session: Guest requests to speak, comments, and observations.
– Seasonal Reports:
– DL&WBT Fire Co. JIm W./ Mason M.
– Blue Mt. Recreation Steve
– Deer Lake Recreation Laura
– Community Days 2026
– S.S.C.O.G.
– Web page, social media, and newsletter updates
– Adjournment: Authorization to pay bills, adjournment, and end recording,
Respectfully Submitted, David B. Crouse Deer Lake Boro Council President
