City Council

DERRY BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 9, 2023 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES & TREASURER’S REPORT 1. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2023 2. Treasurers Report for April 30, 2023 RECOGNITION OF VISITORS SOLICITOR’S REPORT MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor reported for April 2023 with total receipts of ___, which included traffic receipts of $____, non-traffic receipts of $___, and $____ in clerk of court and miscellaneous receipts. There were ___ complaint calls, ___ traffic citations, ___non- traffic citation, and parking ticket. Abate Proclamation K-9 REPORT The K-9 balance is $_____ at the end of April 2023. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT BIU report for April 2023 - There is Zoning Permit, UCC, and one code enforcement violation for the month of April 2023 by BIU. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works – Street sign maintenance, curb maintenance, landscaping at community park. Buildings and Grounds – Radiator maintenance Police - Finance/Budget –. Zoning/UCC/Code – Parks and Recreation – Backboards will need updated at the Community Park due to damage to one of the hoops/board. Fire Protection – 1  Pool Committee – PW Landscaping and pumps installed Sara Cowan reported flowers will be planted in May at the Derry Community Pool and downtown by support of DARCee. Grants – CDBG Grant Application should be decided upon near May 31, 2023. Once notified of the funding available, council can move forward with approving Gibson- Thomas to prepare plans for the paving project in 3rd Ward. ANNOUNCEMENTS Derry Borough Council went into executive session at the Derry Borough Council Worksession held on May 2, 2023 at 7:54pm for personnel reasons. Executive session ended at 8:04pm. PLANNING COMMISSION Occupancy Permit Ordinance Review REPRESENTATIVES  DARCee meeting 4th Weds 7pm monthly  Derry Area Historical Society – Board Meeting are held at the Fulton House on the 3rd Monday monthly at 6:30pm. There website is derryhistory.org Please check out their facebook page for updated information. (derryareahistory)  Derry Railroad Days Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday monthly at 6:30pm at AV Germano Hall (Alternative meeting place is the Fulton House in New Derry) Always looking for new members from Derry Borough! COMMUNICATIONS  Letter of Interest from Nathan J. Bundy for the planning commission  Letter from Friends of Caldwell Memorial Library requesting annual donation  Craft & Vendor Show May 13th, 2023 AV Germano Hall sponsored by Dragon Gems & Denise Wood to benefit the Derry Outdoor Community Pool 9am-3pm  Derry Borough / Derry Area Clean-up Days hosted by DARCee and supported by Westmoreland Cleanways with supplies available for the event. Event dates will be May 20, 2023 - May 27, 2023. Participants can clean up on their timeframe and post pictures of their helpers with their collection results on the DARCee facebook page during this time. DARCee is going to make a contest out of the photos posted and a prize will be given to the best creative/photo posted. Safety tips and information will be posted on the DARCee event facebook page with other information.  The Derry Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Chestnut Street and Presby Way in Derry, PA will be hosting a Rummage Sale, Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The kitchen will be open to purchase $2.00 hotdogs/sauerkraut and 50 ¢ bottled water. Items for sale include glassware, kitchen utensils and small appliances, Christmas decorations, puzzles, children’s toys/bikes, clothing, entertainment center, electronics and lots of other treasures! Watch for the signs! You can see us from the Bridge! This sale will go on Rain or Shine! All proceeds benefit the Roof Repair Fund! 2   Do you live in an urban area or on a small property and want to learn more about how you can have a positive impact on your watershed and the environment? During the Watershed Friendly Certification Program for Urban or Small Spaces, learn how to embrace environmentally friendly practices that welcome pollinators and keep our waterways healthy.Join us to learn from Master Watershed Steward Coordinators and the Nurture Nature Center about the application and how you can protect your watershed.WHEN May 31, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET Penn State Extension – Watershed Friendly Certification Program  Westmoreland County Boroughs Association Meeting May 25, 2023 Westmoreland Conservation District at 5:30pm Speaker Chris Tantlinger Westmoreland Deputy EMC – Topic Hazardous Material Response to a Train Derailment RSVP by 5-21-22 This FORMAT UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Board and Commission terms available 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, 2026 and (1) alternate board member. b) One (1) four-year term for the planning commission expiring December 31, 2025. c) Vacancy Board Chairman 2023 Approve appointment of Nathan J. Bundy for the planning commission 2. Porcelain Park 3. Sewer Lateral Testing Ordinance Amendments – Approved by MABD 4. American Rescue Plan Budget  2023 Operating Expenses 5. Police Pension Plan Amendments – Council review of actuary review of changes requested. Meeting with committee, Marchese and Associates, Police Department, and Solicitor. Approval for Solicitor to draft Ordinance for the Police Pension Plan Amendments agreed upon. 6. Appoint Deputy Tax Collector 7. Appoint Administrative Assistant for the Borough Office 8. Part-time Police Officers 3 MOTION to hire ________________ as a part time police officer subject to passing all conditions established by the Mayor and Chief of Police including, but not limited to: physical, drug test, background check, proof of completion of Act 120 requirements. MOTION to hire ________________ as a part time police officer subject to passing all conditions established by the Mayor and Chief of Police including, but not limited to: physical, drug test, background check, proof of completion of Act 120 requirements. 9. 2008 Crown Victoria Police Vehicle NEW BUSINESS 1. Municipal Building – Gregory and Martin Meeting- Discussing location of work with employees to have precise/better idea of location of access. 2. Approve hiring _____________ as the 2023 Season Pool Manager 3. Approval of transferring start-up funds for the Derry Outdoor Community Pool 4. Approval of Grandview’s Head Start program to utilize the Community Park from 9am-2pm for a Head Start Celebration on Friday May 26, 2023.(Ins Cert Provided) 5. Braden Avenue – Request for one way loop 6. Approve Lori Latta to attend PAMA's 64th Annual Conference at State College, July 30 - August 2, 2023 The Conference theme is "Playbook Strategies for Success". Expense $305 Conference, $28.38 Room, and Mileage 7. Mossback Park Gazebo Maintenance 8. Advertise for Seasonal Lawn Maintenance -$12.00hr Executive Session – CSU Reservation of Rights – Legal Discussion Personnel PAYMENT OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT 4