City Council

DERRY BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 10, 2022 7 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES & TREASURER’S REPORT 1. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2022 2. Treasurers Report for April 30, 2022. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS SOLICITOR’S REPORT MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor reported for April 2022 with total receipts of $ --- which included traffic receipts of $ ---, non-traffic receipts of $0, and $ ---- in clerk of court and no miscellaneous receipts. There were --- complaint calls, --traffic citations, -- non- traffic citations, and no parking tickets. Mayor Nicely reported one wedding officiated for 1st Quarter of 2022 - Receipt of $20 K-9 REPORT The K-9 balance is $ ----- at the end of April 2022. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT There were Zoning applications submitted to BIU for processing in the month of April 2022. COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works – Adam Hebenthal submitted report to council. Buildings and Grounds – Block needs Repointed/Windows Public Works Garage, Plumbing, New Floor in Foyer Municipal Building Police – Neighborhood Watch Program - Quote for new vehicle was distributed to council at the worksession. Proposal Agreement was distributed to council by Doug Sam at the worksession. Discussion of direct wired cameras to be installed at the community park, mossback park, and 2nd Ward Playground due to vandalism. Finance/Budget – 1  Zoning/UCC/Code – Code enforcement officer. BIU is currently handling our Zoning Permit Applications. Parks and Recreation –Playground mulch was ordered for 2nd Ward Playground, Pool Playground and Community Park. Dog Park (Chad) Fire Protection – Pool Committee – Pool Cover (Chad) - Upgrades will be needed at pool in near future. A plan needs to be put in place. Grants –CDBG Sidewalks Grant Application September 2022, Local Share Account Category 4 Facilities Program ANNOUNCEMENTS Derry Borough Council went into executive session at 8:14pm at the Derry Borough Council Worksession held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Discussion included personnel of public works and police negotiations. Personnel of the Derry Community Pool was also discussed. Executive session ended at 8:45pm. PLANNING COMMISSION Occupancy Permit Ordinance Review REPRESENTATIVES  DARCee Meeting 4th Weds at Derry Township Building COMMUNICATIONS  PSAB Annual Conference May 22-25, 2022 at Hershey Lodge $250 travel and lodging  Contractors Workshop and Vendor Expo Friday, May13, 2022 7:30am-11:30am at J. Roy Houston Conservation Center, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg. Register by May 6, 2022  2022 PSAB Legal Updates July 27 & 28, 2022 for municipal officials and solicitors  WCD provides a Contractors Field Guide to Conservation Best Management Practices. There is a copy at the Borough Municipal Building available. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Board and Commission terms expiring in the Borough: a) One five-year-term for the Zoning Hearing Board expiring December 31, 2025 and one vacancy of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024 and (1) alternate board member. b) One (1) four-year term for the planning commission expiring December 31, 2025. c) Vacancy Board Chairman 2022 2. Porcelain Park 3. Sewer Lateral Testing Ordinance Amendments 4. American Rescue Plan Budget - Expenditure Planning and Reporting 5. 2022 Paving Project – Derry Construction to begin working 1st week of May 2022 6. Occupancy Ordinance 2 7. Garland Mills Project 8. Police Pension Plan Amendments 9. Approve Ordinance 800-22 Noise Ordinance 10. Approve Jessica Love as the Derry Borough Outdoor Pool Manager for 2022 Season. 11. Negotiate Police Contract 12. Public Works Contract (open) Amendment to be drafted Laborer – Part-time Permanent NEW BUSINESS 1. Appoint for a Deputy Tax Collector 2. Appoint administrative assistant for the Borough Office 3. Vacant Parcel - High Street Property –WCLB – Mtg with Habitat for Humanity 4. Approve Stephen Crevak as the Solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board 5. Approve Winter Maintenance for 2022-23 in the amount of $6,398.20. 6. Approve Gibson Thomas to review condition of W. Third Avenue Bridge developing plan of action. 7. Approve Pool Wages - Manager $12, Asst. Manager $11, Returning Life Guards $10, New Life Guards $9 8. Approve purchasing a 2022 Ford Interceptor SUV 4-door all-wheel drive Police Vehicle Total Cost $50,343 (with upfitting) 9. Approve contributing $10,000 towards playground equipment for the Community Park to support DARCee Playground Equipment Project upon receipt of final plans for equipment purchase with installation from DARCee and approval from DASD board. 10. Advertise for Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer PAYMENT OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT 3