Borough Council

BANGOR BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 197 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BANGOR, PA MINUTES MAY 23, 2022, 7:00PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL Members Present: James W. Kresge James Augustine Marissa Donnelly Joanna Paulson Barry G. Schweitzer Rosemarie Capone Others Present: Mary Ellen DeFranco, Mayor Stephen M. Reider, Borough Manager David J. Ceraul, Esq., Solicitor Absent: Robert Goffredo, Sr. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. Officer Kevin Jones was present to update Council on the K9 program. Manager Reider stated that the K9 program can be budgeted for early 2023 and encouraged Officer Jones to continue to reach out for funding. ACTION ITEMS: 1. A MOTION to approve payment of the bills totaling $196,904.65 to be paid was made by Donnelly, seconded by Augustine. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 2. Manager Reider reported that the points of contact were updated on the Borough’s Emergency Operations Plan. A MOTION was made by Paulson, seconded by Schweitzer to table the updates to the Borough’s Emergency Operation Plan Resolution until it’s reviewed by Council and Chief Felchock is present. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 3. Manager Reider stated that as part of the Borough’s efforts to make the lower section of Broadway a one-way street the borough must enter into a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT. A MOTION was made by Augustine, seconded by Schweitzer to table the TSMA until the map and the engineering fees for the one-way project have been reviewed by Council. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 4. As part of the Borough’s efforts to make the lower section of Broadway a one-way street the borough must apply for a Highway Occupancy Permit with PennDOT. A MOTION was made by Augustine, seconded by Schweitzer to table authorizing a signer for the HOP. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 5. A MOTION was made by Donnelly, seconded by Schweitzer to approve the Resolution to authorize Manager Reider to apply for the borough’s CDBG grant application for stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement projects. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 6. Manager Reider stated that an application was received for a minor subdivision project at 613-615 South Main Street. The application has been reviewed by both the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission. All necessary variances and waivers were granted for the project. A MOTION was made by Capone, seconded by Schweitzer to conditionally approve the subdivision. All were in favor. MOTION carried.  7. A MOTION was made by Capone, seconded by Donnelly to approve the advertisement, and hiring of a seasonal Public Works employee. All were in favor. MOTION carried. 8. Manager Reider reported that the Bangor Borough’s portion of the development at Deer Trac Estates has been completed. A MOTION was made by Capone, second by Augustine to approve the release of funds that are being held in security for the project, contingent upon receipt of all funds due. All were in favor. MOTION carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS: 1. Council Member Paulson asked for better communication. Paulson also mentioned that she has heard concerns from her constituents regarding the event planning for the pool opening. Manager Reider stated that the borough is having a grand opening ribbon cutting with the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 a.m. and the Slate Belt Rising Vendor Market event starts at 11:00 a.m. Manager Reider explained who receives the money from the vendors to Council. 2. Council Member Capone commented that the park board will have a table at the pool opening. 3. Solicitor Ceraul stated that Council has approved the conceptual agreement regarding the personnel matter and the formal agreement will be executed by the other party. The agreement should be ready for execution next month by Council. 4. Manager Reider updated council on the hiring of the pool staff. 5. Council President Kresge stated that the Friends of the Public Library sent a thank you card to the borough thanking the borough for allowing them to use the building for their successful book sale event. Kresge thanked the Friends of the Public Library for the card. ADJOURNMENT: A MOTION to adjourn was made by Capone, seconded by Donnelly. All were in favor. MOTION carried. The Bangor Borough Council Meeting adjourned at 7:54 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Tracy Palmer, Administrative Secretary