– Call to Order: Begin recording, roll call, and all rise.
– Opening: Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
– Approvals: Review and approval of minutes, the Treasurer’s report, and receipts and disbursements.
– Correspondence & Notices /Sen Argalls letter of support. Chairman David’s response.Rep Jamie Barton letters of support. Chairman Davids response.
– Opening: Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
– Approvals: Review and approval of minutes, the Treasurer’s report, and receipts and disbursements.
– Correspondence & Notices /Sen Argalls letter of support. Chairman David’s response.Rep Jamie Barton letters of support. Chairman Davids response.
Reference letter for Casella Waste ,Pres. D.B. Crouse
– Reports:
– Engineer: Report provided via email.
– Engineer: Report provided via email.
Engineer’s Report
Old Business
• Deer Lake Dam Inspection
Letter of Amendment to repair the concrete spillway to include dredging of the lake was submitted to
DEP on October 3, 2024. The sluice gates have been removed to be repaired while the lake is drained.
SDE completed the 2025 Dam Annual Inspection on December 4, 2025. SDE submitted plans to DEP
in response to their letter dated February 24, 2025. Plans submitted show DEP all work proposed for
construction in 2026. DEP issued Letter of Amendment approval on April 27, 2026. Work authorized
by this approval must commence on or before December 31, 2031. A preconstruction meeting was
held at the Borough Municipal Building with DEP, Deer Lake Borough, and all contractors on
May 19, 2026. SDE to update Council on dam improvement projects.
• FEMA – Hurricane Ida Assistance Grant
SDE has been in contact with PEMA to close out the projects. SDE is completing the revised forms
provided by PEMA to close out the projects. SDE has provided PEMA with closeout documents for the
construction activities and Management Cost. SDE received a response to our inquiry for
reimbursement on September 17, 2025. PEMA is waiting on FEMA to do their review. As of
12/8/2025, the projects are moving through FEMA closeout. SDE sent another email to FEMA/PEMA on 2/6/2026 requesting an update on closing out the grant projects. PEMA is waiting for FEMA to close the Borough’s three projects and CAT Z project. The Borough will be included in the FEMA Project. Closeout email. Nothing to report.
FEMA Payment Schedule
• Debris Removal (90% of total amount transferred) $89,999.99
• Sediment Basin 2 concrete wall (90% of total amount transferred) $246,769.20
• Management Cost (at completion of above work) $16,433.43
• Final Payout at completion of work $40,318.80
o Debris removal $10,000.00
o Sediment Basin 2 $24,418.80
o Appeal for Ecological Solutions Total cost $2,950.00
Old Business
• Deer Lake Dam Inspection
Letter of Amendment to repair the concrete spillway to include dredging of the lake was submitted to
DEP on October 3, 2024. The sluice gates have been removed to be repaired while the lake is drained.
SDE completed the 2025 Dam Annual Inspection on December 4, 2025. SDE submitted plans to DEP
in response to their letter dated February 24, 2025. Plans submitted show DEP all work proposed for
construction in 2026. DEP issued Letter of Amendment approval on April 27, 2026. Work authorized
by this approval must commence on or before December 31, 2031. A preconstruction meeting was
held at the Borough Municipal Building with DEP, Deer Lake Borough, and all contractors on
May 19, 2026. SDE to update Council on dam improvement projects.
• FEMA – Hurricane Ida Assistance Grant
SDE has been in contact with PEMA to close out the projects. SDE is completing the revised forms
provided by PEMA to close out the projects. SDE has provided PEMA with closeout documents for the
construction activities and Management Cost. SDE received a response to our inquiry for
reimbursement on September 17, 2025. PEMA is waiting on FEMA to do their review. As of
12/8/2025, the projects are moving through FEMA closeout. SDE sent another email to FEMA/PEMA on 2/6/2026 requesting an update on closing out the grant projects. PEMA is waiting for FEMA to close the Borough’s three projects and CAT Z project. The Borough will be included in the FEMA Project. Closeout email. Nothing to report.
FEMA Payment Schedule
• Debris Removal (90% of total amount transferred) $89,999.99
• Sediment Basin 2 concrete wall (90% of total amount transferred) $246,769.20
• Management Cost (at completion of above work) $16,433.43
• Final Payout at completion of work $40,318.80
o Debris removal $10,000.00
o Sediment Basin 2 $24,418.80
o Appeal for Ecological Solutions Total cost $2,950.00
SDE has been contacted by Congressman Meuser’s office and has forwarded copies of all documents provided to PEMA/FEMA to close out the grants along with the signed copy of the federal agency authorization form. As of April 29, 2026, FEMA budget to reimburse disaster projects completed is not part of the Lifesaving and life-sustaining funding FEMA is forced to implement. On going.
– Zoning/Code Enforcement (Nick Hazlett): Review of ordinances, zoning, building violations, and BCO enforcement as per email./// email ,unauthorized activity in the borough
– Legal: Update from Atty Chris.
– Laura’s Report Patriotic House Judging Contest-Community Day -Movie Night/Ice Cream Social. Discuss picnic tables/benches in the grove.
– Business:
– Old Business Update and questions on current projects. Status on grants filed and pending applications. Scheduling of proposed projects. Status of the recreation project (sandlot), and financial obligations. Desilting will continue with concrete activity to begin in mid June during the dry season. Various projects starting soon!
– New Business Fema Pema grant deadline July16th
Joe requests Council share ideas related to celebrating Jul 4th in the Borough,Everyone is welcome to participate….!
– Maintenance and repairs….. Larry
– Ongoing projects ….. proposed upcoming work
– Guest Speakers: Comments and observations.
– Seasonal Reports:
– DL&WBT Fire Co.
– Blue Mt. Recreation
– Deer Lake Recreation / Community Days 2026
– S.S.C.O.G.
– Web page, social media, and newsletter updates
– Financials: Authorization to pay bills.
– Adjournment: End recording.
– Maintenance and repairs….. Larry
– Ongoing projects ….. proposed upcoming work
– Guest Speakers: Comments and observations.
– Seasonal Reports:
– DL&WBT Fire Co.
– Blue Mt. Recreation
– Deer Lake Recreation / Community Days 2026
– S.S.C.O.G.
– Web page, social media, and newsletter updates
– Financials: Authorization to pay bills.
– Adjournment: End recording.
