Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.11.08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 6:30pm 1. Call to Order Council President Longiotti called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. 2. Invocation: Monsignor Andrew Karg, St. Michael Church Pledge of Allegiance A moment of silence was held in honor of Veteran’s Day 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: Department Heads: Joe Joseph, Borough Solicitor Dennis Stephens, Chief of Police Ryan T. Eggleston, Borough Manager Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Nancy Little, Borough Secretary Erik Bielata, GALSA Frank Vanderslice, Tax Collector Don Patterson, Code/Zoning Officer Anthony D’Alfonso Rob Robinson Lucia D’Alfonso Don Shaw Tom D’Alfonso Kate Yasgur Jason Davidson Marcella A. Dixon Media: John McDonald Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Diana Miller Monica Pryts, Herald 4. Executive Session 5. Public Comments/Public Participation Mrs. Dixon reported the upper portion of Shenango Street has been damaged due to the increase of traffic from construction vehicles working on the new Sheetz store. This issue will be added to the November 20 Street Committee agenda. 6. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Auchter, that the minutes of the October 14 regular and October 27, 2008 special meetings be approved as written. Motion carried. 7. Budget Report Mr. Eggleston gave an overview of the budget report. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 8. Mayor’s items Mayor Miller introduced Police Chief Stephens, who awarded several commendations for outstanding service to the following officers: Dennis Bish, Wes Carson, James Hellman and Ralph Henry Mayor Miller inquired about installing flags along Main Street to honor veterans. Council President Longiotti replied that the new brackets purchased by Thiel College are intended to display flags from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year if funding or a sponsor for the flags becomes available. 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.11.08 9. Council reports A. Police report for October 2008 B. Fire Chief report for October 2008 C. Treasurer’s report for October 2008 D. Public Works report for October 2008 E. Code/Zoning Officer report for October 2008 F. GALSA agenda for the November meeting Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 10. Reports from Council Committees Council President Longiotti reported Mercer County Council of Government’s lock up services contract has been approved. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to authorize the Public Works garage design phase in accordance with HRG’s proposal. Motion carried. B. There was some discussion on the 2009 proposed budget. Mr. Eggleston announced real estate taxes will not be increased in 2009. Residents will see a slight increase on earned income tax from 1.6% to 1.65%. Non-residents will have an earned income tax increase from 1.34% to 1.42%. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Urey, to authorize the advertisement of the 2009 proposed budget. Motion carried. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to authorize the advertisement of Ordinance 1482, which establishes the tax for general purposes at 21.5 mills for 2009 and also Ordinance 1483, which establishes the real estate tax at 10 mills. Neither ordinance features an increase. Motion carried. 12. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Peden, to authorize the Solicitor to prepare the Earned Income Tax Ordinance for the December Council Meeting and to file a petition with Mercer County Courts. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to approve the update to the Borough of Greenville’s Civil Service rules and regulations. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Urey, to execute a contract with Direct Energy. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Longiotti Yes Councilor Auchter Yes Councilor Mueller Yes Councilor Peden Yes Councilor Shipley Yes Councilor Urey Yes Councilor Henderson No Motion carried with a vote of 6-1. D. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to authorize HRG to proceed with the design phase of the Eagle Street Project. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Auchter, for authorization to settle Anthony Petricini’s legal dispute regarding the vacation of Fessler Place Alley. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Longiotti Yes 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.11.08 Councilor Auchter Yes Councilor Peden Yes Councilor Shipley Yes Councilor Urey Yes Councilor Henderson No Councilor Mueller No Motion carried with a vote of 5-2. F. Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to authorize the council president and borough manager to execute the Program Application and Investment Agreement for PLGIT’s Certificate of Deposit Placement Program. Motion carried. G. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to invest $217,700.00 (future debt service 2009-2011) in one (1) twelve month CD through PLGIT. Motion carried. H. Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Urey, to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to invest $350,000.00 (emergency day fund/internal TAN) in two (2) sixty day CDs through PLGIT. Motion carried. I. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to invest $150,000.00 (road and parking lot improvements) in one (1) ninety day CD through PGLIT. Motion carried. 13. Council Comments Councilor Shipley commended Mr. Eggleston and the Finance Committee on the year end PGLIT investments. Councilor Auchter invited council to support GALSA’s Holiday Raffle. Councilor Henderson encouraged council to support GALSA’s 2009 budgeting process and announced he is open to any questions. Councilor Peden praised GALSA on reducing their 2008 debt and thanked council for their efforts to support building the new post office on the west side of Greenville. Councilor Urey congratulated the police department on a good job well done. Councilor Mueller added his congratulations to the police and fire departments. 14. Borough Manager’s Comments None. 15. Bills for Approval Payroll $119,919.67 Administration/Buildings 4,012.96 Tax 2,733.13 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Police 5,215.54 Fire 3,825.94 Code, Zoning & COG Department 99.88 Streets/Public Works 27,114.41 Airport 3,480.22 Park Expenses 1,967.40 Bank Payments and Insurance 76,268.82 Streetscape II 121,073.12 State Aid MMO’s & Volunteer Fire Aid 141,081.32 Sewer System Operating Fund 48,375.17 Capital Fund Projects 29,294.58 Total $585,712.16 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.11.08 Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Mueller, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. 16. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Ryan T. Eggleston Borough Manager 4