Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.12.08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 6:30pm 1. Call to Order Council President Longiotti called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. 2. Invocation: Jim Chapin, Living Word Christian Center Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Pete Longiotti, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Vice President David P. Henderson, Councilor Henry M. Mueller, Councilor Alfred L. Peden, Councilor Brian W. Shipley, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Councilor Richard H. Miller, Mayor Also present: Joe Joseph, Borough Solicitor Department Heads: Ryan T. Eggleston, Borough Manager Tracey Vale, Borough Treasurer Nancy Little, Borough Secretary Dennis Stephens, Chief of Police Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Anthony D’Alfonso Paul Boyer, Streets Department Tom D’Alfonso Bill Jamison, Waste Water Treatment Mike Cadman Theodore Jones Media: John McDonald Monica Pryts, Herald Elaine Shaw Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Warren Shaw Christine Stockner Kate Yasgur 4. Public Comments/Public Participation Mr. Shaw questioned the Homestead Act, noting the difference in the amount of taxes paid between Sharon and Greenville. He was referred to the county tax office. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Urey, that the minutes of the July 8, 2008 regular meeting and the July 24 and 28, 2008 special meetings be approved as written. Motion carried. Page 1 of 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.12.08 6. Budget Report Mr. Eggleston gave an overview of the budget report. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 7. Mayor’s items Mayor Miller reported that the property owner adjacent to Fessler Place alley has proposed appealing the decision to vacate a portion of the alley in preparation for the new post office building in Greenville. The mayor expects this issue will come to a favorable conclusion. 8. Council reports a. Treasurer’s report for July 2008 b. GALSA report for August 11, 2008 Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. The police, fire and public works reports will be reviewed by council for acceptance at the September council meeting. 9. Reports from Council Committees Councilor Henderson reported an electrical wiring upgrade is completed at the amphitheatre in Riverside Park and this facility is available for public use. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Copies of the 2007 Borough Audit were distributed. Paparone, Stillwaggon and McGill will attend the September work session to review the audit with council and answer any questions. b. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Peden, to approve Resolution 2008-08 regarding the newly revised open record act. A roll call vote was taken. Councilor Longiotti Yes Councilor Auchter Yes Councilor Henderson Yes Councilor Mueller No Councilor Peden Yes Councilor Shipley Yes Councilor Urey Yes Motion carried with a vote of 6-1. c. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to approve the revised Airport Lease Agreement. Motion carried. Page 2 of 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.12.08 d. Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to approve Per Capita exonerations from the Greenville Tax Office in the amount of $5.00. Motion carried. e. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, to approve a recommendation from the Street Committee to hold a public auction to sell the old public work garage located at 50 Achre Way. Motion carried. f. Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to approve a recommendation from the Street Committee to accept HRG’s proposal and timeline for the new public works garage. Motion carried. g. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to approve a recommendation from the Street Committee to begin the process of holding a borough surplus sale for unused equipment to be held this fall. Motion carried. h. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Urey, to approve the Safe Routes to School grant application to fund improvements for walkways to schools in the Greenville area. Motion carried. i. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to approve the resignation of John Hansen, volunteer fire fighter. Motion carried. 12. Council Comments Councilor Shipley reported good process on preparing the airport lease. He also inquired about the junior councilor program. Councilor Henderson gave a brief overview. Councilor Peden commended council on the current good rapport and suggested they continue to work together. Councilor Mueller stated that now that the new street department building is underway, council should think about a new administration building. President Longiotti reminded council of the retreat scheduled Saturday, August 16 beginning at 9:00am to review and condense recommendations from ACT 47. 14. Borough Manager’s Comments None. 15. Bills for Approval Payroll $117,233.89 Administration/Buildings 11,760.52 Tax 6,094.25 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Police 13,828.72 Fire 7,631.14 Code, Zoning & COG Department 1,431.07 Page 3 of 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.12.08 Sewer Employee Benefits 3,955.29 Streets/Public Works 24,929.66 Airport 4,468.35 Parking Permit Expense 20.43 Park Expenses 10,866.58 Bank Payments and Insurance 11,302.76 Sewer System Operating Fund 84,253.92 Capital Fund Projects 16,935.26 Total $315,961.84 Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Shipley, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion approved. 16. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:54pm. Motion approved. Respectfully submitted, Ryan T. Eggleston Borough Manager Page 4 of 4