Bellwood Borough Council members were left with the task of filling a vacancy on council after the resignation of Ken Conrad.
\nThree letters of interest were received from Earl Garber, Wayne Snare and Donald Walker.
\nCouncil members voted, resulting in four votes to appoint Walker to the available seat. Snare received one vote.
\nA resolution was adopted, approving Walker to occupy the vacancy for the remainder of the term, which is two years.
\nMayor Bonsell was unable to attend the meeting, therefore, Walker was not sworn in last night and was unable to participate in last night\u2019s discussions. He will be sworn in by the mayor prior to next month\u2019s meeting.
\nCouncil then got on with business.
\nVice President Sue Johnson informed council members there will be a National Incident Management System (NIMS) course held at the Bellwood Fire Hall. The eight hour emergency planning course is offered to teach municipalities what to do in case of a natural disaster or other emergency. The course will be available for certain government officials, municipal workers, firemen and police officers.
\n\u201cI think it\u2019s to our benefit to attend,\u201d Johnson told council.
\nWhile most emergency situations are handled locally, when there\u2019s a major incident, help may be needed from other jurisdictions, the state and the federal government. NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together better to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism.
\nNIMS benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management.
\nJohnson said the courses may be opened up to neighboring municipalities such as Antis Township.
\nUnder park and recreation, Johnson said meetings will begin next week. Also, a feasibility study is in the works for a DCNR grant for the pool. Antis Township has also been looking at future possibilities regarding the area\u2019s pool and park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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