Borough Council Meetings

February 22, 2022 23 EMMAUS BOROUGH COUNCIL The Emmaus Borough Council met in Regular Session on February 22, 2022 in temporary Council Chambers, located at 139 N. 4th Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 and via Zoom. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Labenberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Brent Labenberg, President Present Chris DeFrain, Vice President Present Roy Anders Present Chad Balliet Present via Zoom Shana Baumgartner Present John W. Hart Present Teri Sorg-McManamon Present LeeAnn Gilbert, Mayor Present Jason Ulrich, Solicitor Present Shane Pepe, Borough Manager Present Sara Jarrett-Eaton, Asst. Borough Manager Present PERSONAL APPEALS, PART I A. Linda Daniels, 568 Broad Street – stated that she applied for a permitted spot for handicapped parking, but recently saw that she was approved for a general spot. Mr. Pepe responded that the Ordinance has not been adopted yet, and the error was noted and corrected. He stated that the 2nd Reading will reflect the correct permit information. Mr. Labenberg stated that the 2nd Reading of the Ordinance will be held and voted on at the March 7, 2022 Council meeting. COMMUNITY MINUTE Mrs. Sorg-McManamon reminded everyone that the SnowBlast Winter Festival will be held on March 5, 2022. She stated that there will be many fun activities and the library will also be involved. Mr. Anders stated that he and Mrs. Sorg-McManamon will participate in Shave for the Brave on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Emmaus High School. He stated that Mayor Gilbert will be there to support the event and that the event will raise funds for children with cancer. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - None. READING OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Hart, seconded by Ms. Baumgartner to adopt the February 7, 2022 Council Minutes as drafted. There were 7 ayes. Motion carried. February 22, 2022 24 EMMAUS BOROUGH COUNCIL DECISION ON BIDS – None. COMMUNICATIONS a. Monkey Knife Fight Against Cancer Charity Bike Ride – Request to hold charity bike ride on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Emmaus Community Park. Mr. Labenberg stated that it is the 5th year that the event will be held in the Borough and the 11th year overall that the event has been held. He referred the item to staff. He stated that there will be no sale of alcohol at the event. b. Fred Mussel, Secretary/Treasurer, Cedarbrook Sportsmen – Request donation for stocking of trout at Furnace Dam. BOROUGH ENGINEER’S REPORT – None. SOLICITOR’S REPORT Progress. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, PART I – None. NEW BUSINESS – None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS, PART II – None. ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA, subject to Rule 9 – None. MAYOR’S REPORT Progress. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Public Works Committee Mr. Anders reported that he was absent at the February 16, 2022 meeting and entertained questions about the Committee notes. Mr. Anders reported that the next Committee meeting is Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Progress. February 22, 2022 25 EMMAUS BOROUGH COUNCIL b. Health, Sanitation, and Codes Committee Mr. Balliet reported that the next Committee meeting is Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. via Zoom. Progress. c. Parks and Recreation Committee Ms. Baumgartner reported that the next Committee meeting is March 1, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. via Zoom. Progress. d. Public Safety Committee Mr. Hart reported that the next Committee meeting is February 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Progress. e. General Administration Committee Mr. Labenberg reported that the next Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Progress. f. Budget & Finance Committee Resolution 2022-10 authorizing payment of the February 22, 2022 Bill List as follows: Bill List $ 314,004.11 Payroll #3 $ 261,924.98 Payroll Taxes $ 95,334.59 Total $ 671,263.68 Done this 22nd day of February 2022. Motion by Mr. DeFrain, seconded by Mr. Hart to adopt Resolution 2022-10. There were 7 ayes. Motion carried. Mr. DeFrain entertained questions about the Committee meeting notes. February 22, 2022 26 EMMAUS BOROUGH COUNCIL Mr. DeFrain reported that the next Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Progress. g. Community Relations, Planning and Development Committee Mrs. Sorg-McManmon reported that there is nothing for official action tonight. She reported that the Committee discussed its goals for 2022. She reported that the Committee’s goals for 2022 are: the execution and phasing of the Altitude Marketing Plan, the creation of an action plan and execution for the visioning plans, to continue to develop a better website, and to add qualified members to the Shade Tree Commission and enhance their function as a Commission. Mrs. Sorg-McManamon entertained questions about the Committee notes and reported that the next Committee meeting is Monday, March 14, 2022 via Zoom. Progress. PERSONAL APPEALS, PART II – None. BOROUGH MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Pepe reported that Michael Himes and Joshua Schmale have completed their probationary periods as Firefighters. He stated that the department needs one or two more Firefighters to fill the roster and fill the shifts comfortably. Mr. Pepe reported that the work trailer is on site and installed. He stated that there are issues with PPL installing electric and that he will contact PPL to move the process along. Mr. Pepe stated that an Executive Session is needed tonight. Progress. PRESIDENT’S BUSINESS Motion by Mr. Anders, seconded by Mrs. Sorg-McManamon to amend the agenda to enter into an Executive Session. There were 7 ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Labenberg recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m. for an Executive Session to discuss a Personnel issue with action possible. Mr. Labenberg reconvened the meeting at 7:39 p.m. with action needed. Motion by Mr. Anders, seconded by Ms. Baumgartner to amend the agenda to inlcude a letter of resignation. There were 7 ayes. Motion carried. February 22, 2022 27 EMMAUS BOROUGH COUNCIL Motion by Mrs. Sorg-McManamon, seconded by Ms. Baumgartner to accept the resignation of Stanley Rugis as Public Works Director effective 3/3/2022. There were 7 ayes. Motion carried. Progress. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ms. Baumgartner, seconded by Mr. Balliet to adjourn the February 22, 2022 Emmaus Borough Council Meeting. There were 7 ayes. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Shane M. Pepe Transcribed by: Paula Weiant Borough Manager Administrative Assistant February 24, 2022