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During a work session Aug. 26, Myerstown Borough Council informally considered a project expanding electrical service for the Isaac Meier Homestead, West Center Avenue, the pickleball court, and the pavilion by the pond as a 2027 capital project.
Council heard quotes from C.M. High for these projects as follows:
- New 100 Amp subpanel from the pool shed to the story walk area near the Isaac Meier Homestead, $21,685.
- New 200 Amp service and a 100 Amp subpanel to the homestead area, $28,643 (not including Met-Ed utility fees).
- 200 Amp service upgrade at West Center Avenue, $8,441.
- New 200 Amp service and pole replacing pickleball court sub-panel, $19,891.
- New 100 Amp subpanel from the west pavilion to the east pavilion, $9,448.
The homestead and West Center Avenue upgrades are considered high priority, council president Daniel Ebling said.
However, with quotes for the homestead ranging from $21,685 to over $28,643 for new service (not including Met-Ed utility fees), homestead representative Michelle Voydik said they would rather not pursue electrical service for the house and rent a generator for events at that price. She added that there were other projects more needed and less expensive the homestead would like to pursue.
Ebling directed McKenna to scrap the first quote and ask C.M. High if the borough would be able to receive a discount if they pursued projects 2, 3, 4, and 5. If a discount is provided, the borough will not be bound to the project, and it will be considered during budget talks.
Borough manager Michael McKenna noted that electrical service to the homestead is in the official list of borough goals.
He provided council with the list and asked that, before council begins review of a draft budget in October, they give direction as to any items they would like removed, added, or changed. He said it has not been updated in several years and some items have already been completed or are not feasible.
He said borough staff will be suggesting items for capital projects, and that he will provide these to council to hear their priorities. The borough also has a standing timeline for expected road repairs.
During the work session, council did not take action on any items except for approving the minutes for its July 22 session. All items that require action will be considered at the Sept. 8 regular meeting.
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