UNION COUNTY ON BEHALF OF LEWISBURG BOROUGH FFY 2020 CDBG-CARES (CDBG-CV) COMPETITIVE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

It is the intent of the Union County Commissioners to apply for Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV) Competitive funds through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) on behalf of Lewisburg Borough, for Hufnagle Park Outdoor Social Gathering Event Venue project. The funding request is $2,685,000.

A Public Hearing will be held on June 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM. This hearing will be held as a virtual video web and teleconference. The public is invited to observe and participate in the hearing as follows: to access via web video, type the link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/2921327702. To access via telephone dial + 1(646)3573664 and enter Meeting ID: 292 132 7702. The hearing will be recorded.

 These hearings are accessible to individuals with disabilities and persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend and have a disability or Limited English Proficiency and require special accommodations, please notify the CDBG Administrator, Angie Kemberling at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing at 570-524-4491 or 1-800-332-6701, TTY: 1-800-654-5984, TDD: 1-800-654-5988 or akemberling@seda-cog.org to make such arrangements.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow citizens an opportunity to become educated on the project, as well as provide a forum for citizen feedback and discussion. Public testimonials and support are critical for this project to be considered for CDBG Competitive grant funding.

The public hearing will be facilitated by staff from the SEDA-Council of Governments. Items of discussion include:

  • Project Description
  • CDBG Competitive Program Requirements
  • CDBG Competitive Application Schedule
  • Anticipated Budget and Construction Schedule
  • Special Condition of the CDBG Competitive Grant

To learn more about the Hufnagle Park Outdoor Social Gathering Event Venue project, and the CDBG-CV program, you are encouraged to attend this public hearing.

 No displacement is anticipated, and every effort will be made to avoid or minimize displacement and relocation. Should displacement be required, the applicant is responsible for replacing all low- and moderate-income housing units that are demolished or converted.  At this hearing, Union County will disclose the types and levels of assistance that it would make available if persons were to be displaced by CDBG-funded activities.

Union County does not discriminate in access to, participation in, or treatment or employment in its federally funded programs or services. In the event the public believes that discrimination, denied accessibility, or denied equal opportunity has occurred, Union County’s Section 504 officer, Sue Green, may be reached at (570) 524-8634 or sgreene@unionco.org.

Technical assistance will be provided upon request to any groups or persons, especially LMI persons or their representatives, when developing proposals intending to use CDBG funds. The Union County Commissioners will strive to make all programs and activities accessible to the learning, mobility, vision, hearing, and language-impaired persons. If you have a disability or limited English proficiency and require an auxiliary aid or accommodations, please contact Angie Kemberling at SEDA-COG, 1-800-332-6701, 1-800-654-5984 TTY, 1-800-654-5988 TDD to discuss your needs. Translators will be available upon request.

Any complaints should be written and submitted to Angie Kemberling at SEDA-COG, 570-524-4491 or 1-800-332-6701, TTY: 1-800-654-5984, TDD: 1-800-654-5988 or akemberling@seda-cog.org. Written responses will be addressed within 15 working days when practicable.

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Traductores estarán disponibles en las reunions públicas por petición.

Fourth of July Holiday Office, Public Works and Refuse Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, to observe the Fourth of July Holiday.  Refuse normally picked up on Monday, will be picked up on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, and refuse normally picked up on Tuesday, will be picked up on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, along with refuse normally picked up on Wednesday.

Have a safe and great Fourth of July Holiday!

FULL-TIME PARKING METER ATTENDANT/CLERK

The Borough of Lewisburg is accepting applications for a full-time Parking Meter Attendant/Clerk.  This employee serves as the Borough’s Parking Enforcement Officer and is responsible for all aspects of parking enforcement in our metered spaces and municipal parking lots.  The employee will typically work 40 hours per week on a Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday schedule as determined by the Borough Manager.  The anticipated employee starting date for this position is Monday, July 18, 2022.  Applications can be obtained from the Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA  17837.  Previous parking meter enforcement or law enforcement experience is preferred, but not required.  Experience working in the public sector or municipal government is a plus.  Position requires the ability to follow written/oral instructions, perform a variety of manual tasks associated with parking enforcement and coin collection, walking up to eight (8) miles per day on enforcement rounds often under adverse weather conditions, pushing a 150 – 200 pound coin collection cart over sidewalks and roadways, and representing the Borough in court appearances associated with parking meter violations.  A valid driver’s license is required.  This is a full-time position with benefits as defined by a union contract.  Wages during the 90-day probationary period are $17.95/hour per the union contract.  Upon successful completion of the probationary period, wages will be $23.05/hour in 2022.  Applications will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, June 17, 2022.  Applications can be sent via mail, dropped off at the address noted above, or sent by email to: office@lewisburgborough.org.

Application for Employment

Parking Meter-Clerk Job Description

Memorial Day Holiday Refuse Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, to observe Memorial Day.  Refuse normally picked up on Monday will be picked up Tuesday, May 31, 2022, and refuse normally picked up on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, will be picked up on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, along with refuse normally picked up on Wednesday.

Good Friday Refuse Pickup Schedule

The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022, to observe the Good Friday Holiday.  Refuse normally picked up on Friday will be picked up Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Wolfe Field Athletic Complex Playground

March 18, 2022 – The new playground at the Wolfe Field Athletic Complex along St. Anthony Street in Lewisburg Borough is almost complete.  The playground equipment relocated from Kidsburg in Hufnagle Park has been installed and safety surface has been placed around the new equipment and the existing swing sets.  The Borough’s Public Works Crew will be undertaking final grading around the new playground and will be placing grass seed along the edges of site next week (weather permitting).  Once the new grass grows in well, the Borough will open the playground.  Assuming the weather cooperates this spring, we hope to have the playground open by the end of April.