WINDBER, Pa. -- Windber Basketball League commissioners Dave Mattis and Gary Puto have been negotiating with East Hills recreation board to move the league into East Hills.

Mattis said he doesn't want the league to move from his hometown, but that after the Windber Borough Council got rid of Robin Gates' position, they left league commissioners with no choice.

Gates was a vital element of the the borough, including the community center. She helped the league run smoothly and the league doesn't want to continue it in Windber without her.

The move could affect area business.

On any given Saturday there was at least 25 basketball games bringing in over 2,000 people who ate and spent their money in Windber.

Windber Hotel Scott Pinrod said he doesn't want to see the league leave because it will hurt his business.

Pinrod attended every Borough Council meeting for two years and he doesn't understand how they could get rid of Gates.

Pinrod said Gates was involved with every volunteer and community organization.

League Commissioners could finalize a deal with East Hills Wednesday night.