From the archives

A Council meeting was held in a room at the stable of John T. Reeves

"Rule 5 - While the President is putting the question no member shall engage in conversation, walk across the floor or out of the room.

Rule 6 - Every member, previous to his speaking, shall rise from his seat, and shall address himself to the President, and say, 'Mr. President,' but shall not proceed with his remarks until recognized and named by the chair.

Rule 10 - While a member is speaking, no member shall hold a private discourse, nor pass between the speaker and the Chair."

"Moved by Reeves, seconded by Merriman, that notice be placed in Tribune, one insertion weekly, 3 weeks, notifying individuals to cease placing garbage along hill road approaching heights.  Carried."

"Moved by Reeves, seconded by Morford, that officer be instructed to arrest and impound first animal found running at large, whether led by rope, tied to stake, or herded by boys.  Carried."

"On motion of Merriman, seconded by Reeves, Mr. Barr was instructed to take to-morrow for impounding cattle, etc."

An agreement was made between the Borough Council and the Patterson Heights School District that the Council would bear the expense of repairing or changing the basement of the new school building to make it suitable for holding meetings and elections.

The Borough Council decided that the contract with Martsolf Brothers would be extended.

A special meeting was held for the purpose of making settlement ($405.50 balance due) with Marsolf Brothers relative to the municipal building.

The Commissioner of Health issued a permit (recorded in the Beaver County Courthouse January 14, 1913) for sewerage to the Borough, with reports and plans to be filed annually showing extensions to the sewer system made each year.

The Board of Health suggested to Council  that they designate a day as "Clean Up Day," on which all rubbish should be hauled to the public dump free of charge to residents.

The Beaver County Light Company notified the Borough that free electric service furnished to the Borough Building was in violation of the Public Service Company Law, and would be discontinued in Nevember 15, 1919.

Major repairs to Hillside Avenue are made by J.M. Hughes & Son.

It was reported that $10.00 was received for a permit to move a steam shovel down Hillside Avenue.  The Borough Secretary was directed to advise a resident that he had been observed throwing garbage into the ravine along Hillside Avenue, and that this practice must be stopped at once.

Purchased from M.C. Wilde--one furnace with pressure tank and pipe for $25.00.

The Board of Education thanked the Council for prompt action on its request for safety signs warning motorists of approach to school.

Fifty citizens petitioned that the dump and disposal ground. owned by Reeves Land Company, located at 8th Avenue below 4th Street, be removed.

After several months of discussion, and a petition requesting that the ball park be removed from its location between 4th Avenue and 6th Avenue, the Patterson Heights Baseball Team announced that the ballpark would be moved to another location outside the Borough.  The petition noted boisterousness, parking difficulties, and dust.

Council approved roping off 4th Street east from Darlington Road to 9th Avenue for sled riding.

Mr. Popovich of the Fire Department offered the Borough the old Larabee fire truck, with one reservation, that the truck could be used by the Fire Department at the annual Lawn Fete to haul children "around" the hill.  The Larabee was returned to the Fire Department on December 2, 1957 for disposition.

A radio and telephone contract at $75 per year with the City of Beaver Falls was accepted.

An Earned Income Tax Ordinance passed on the third reading.

Council decided to create a Recreation Board with the School Board of Patterson Heights.

Fourth Street was set aside for sledding providing that the children did not damage any property, and refrained from the use of abusive language.  If these conditions were violated, the street would be opened to traffic, and the street ashed and salted.

The State Highway Department announced that a storm sewer would be installed the length of 7th Street down to Hillside Avenue.

Mr. Emil Sudar of the Fire Department reported that the Department was now debt free, as the truck obligation was paid in full.

Mr. Robert Mineard was sworn in as Police Chief, and Mr. Stewart Caler as Assistant Police Chief.

An agreement with New Brighton for the use of a radio hookup was executed.

Mr. Neal Anderson was hired to enforce the Dog Law in the borough for $15 per month.

Sahli Motors was the low bidder for a Chevrolet truck ($4,741.85).

At a special meeting Council agreed to enter into the Community Development Act of 1974 (Beaver County).  Monies received under the Act can be used for recreation, lighting, sewers, or crime prevention.

A Curfew Ordinance is adopted--involving anyone under 18 years of age during the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 

6:00 A.M. 

Architect Steve Petz was contracted to draw up the topographical map and preliminary drawings relative to revamping the recreation area.

Our nation's Bicentennial was celebrated in Patterson Heights with an all-day celebration in conjunction with the annual Lawn Fete dating to 1910.  The festivities began at noon with a parade led by Mayor Perry Small,  followed by a concert by the Blackhawk High School Band.  At 1 pm a square dance demonstration was performed by a group from Blackhawk High School.  Following was a concert by the Beaver County Senior Citizen Choral Group.  Later was a barbecue chicken dinner, folk singing, more square dancing, and a rock group at 8 pm.