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City Council Meeting Monday, July 20th, 2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Crystal Fire Department's New Fire Hall Land Development Plan Approved
Council approved the land development plan for the Crystal Fire Department's new fire hall. The plan development was previously approved by the Zoning Hearing Board via a variance granted a few months prior. The construction of the new fire hall is underway.
Glenn Hawagger Awarded Contract for City Road Base Repairs
Council awarded a bid to Glenn Hawagger for base repairs, milling, and filling on several city streets. The project, part of an annual program, involves removing deteriorated sections and replacing them with new asphalt base material. The bid from Glenn Hawagger was $415,725.50, which was the lowest of three bids received. The work is expected to take approximately one month, weather permitting. Roads scheduled for repair include Robin Wright, Croatzinger, Cresview, Benzinger, and possibly some of Rosley. This is the first year of a revolving program where roads are resurfaced every fifth year.
Bedser Park Bridge Replacement and Storm Damage Repairs Approved
Council approved Resolution 26-18 to reallocate $30,000 from resurfacing tennis courts to replace a walking bridge on Fleming Road in Bedser Park. Engineering determined the bridge needs relocation upstream, significantly increasing costs. The Parks and Recreation board was made aware and agreed on the necessity. The walking path to the new bridge location will also be completed. The original bridge is currently closed due to safety hazards. Additionally, Resolution 26-19 authorizes the use of up to $25,000 in emergency funds for storm damage repairs at Bedser Park, including replacing a washed-out section of the walking path past the tennis courts and replenishing the sand in the volleyball court. Funds originally allocated for park basketball courts will be revised. The basketball court project will not be done this year.
City Officials Detail Response and Lack of State/Federal Aid Eligibility for Recent Severe Flooding
Greg, the EMA director, provided an update on the recent severe flooding event that occurred approximately two weeks prior. He stated that the event, with up to three inches of rain in a short period, was likely unprecedented for the city in terms of its intensity and impact. He clarified that the city did not meet the PEMA (Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency) guidelines to file an emergency declaration, which requires 18 inches of water on the first floor of structures and a minimum of 25 affected households with significant uninsured loss, or five businesses with substantial economic loss. He noted that low-interest loans would have been the primary form of assistance, not grants. The fire department, supported by the road crew and mutual aid companies, handled over 120 calls within a six-hour period, including electrical hazards, downed lines, gas leaks, and two building collapses. Deputy Chief Mike Krauss detailed the extensive response, commending the coordination and efforts of all involved agencies. Red Cross conducted damage assessments on 19 homes, with one destroyed, five with major damage, and 13 affected by water in basements, providing direct client assistance and cleanup kits.
Elk County Committee Addresses Child Care Crisis Through Strategic Planning and Public Surveys
Tom Wagner, representing the Elk County Strategic Child Care Planning Committee, presented the committee's findings and ongoing strategic planning process to address the child care crisis in Elk County. The committee, funded by the Stockwell Hall Foundation, is surveying residents, employers, and families to understand the current state of child care and develop local support strategies. Wagner highlighted the national crisis in quality and affordable child care, which is particularly acute in rural areas. The committee aims to support and expand the existing child care system, which includes non-profit facilities, private daycares, the Boys and Girls Club, and family daycare homes. Surveys are currently live and accessible via QR codes on flyers and a dedicated website, with a target to gather data by the end of July. The committee plans to issue a report and implement recommendations to improve child care affordability and quality in Elk County.
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