Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.11.09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 6:30pm 1. Call to Order Council President Longiotti called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. 2. Invocation: Dr. Aland Smith, Hillside Presbyterian Church Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Pete Longiotti, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Vice President David P. Henderson, Councilor Henry M. Mueller, Councilor - excused 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, Police Chief Ryan T. Eggleston, Borough Manager Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Tracey Vale, Treasurer Paul Boyer, Streets Superintendent Nancy Little, Secretary Anthony D’Alfonso Frank Vanderslice Tom D’Alfonso Peter Candela Media: Diana Miller Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Don Shaw Monica Pryts, Herald Council President Longiotti noted a quorum was present. 4. Public Comments Mr. Tom D’Alfonso inquired about the subcommittee appointed by Council President Longiotti to research GALSA’s administrative structure. Councilor Shipley responded the committee has met several times, including a meeting with the United Way. They are currently slated to meet with GALSA’s board of directors and may have recommendations at the September Council meeting. Council President Longiotti added the subcommittee is also working with adjacent municipalities to discuss forming a regional recreation board. Mr. Candela inquired about the abandoned house at 32 Taylor Street. Councilor Peden responded no action can be taken without the owner’s consent and the borough has been unable to locate the lawful title-holder of the property. Mr. Candela commented on the recent patching of borough streets. Mr. Eggleston invited Mr. Candela to make an appointment with himself and Code/Zoning Officer Don Patterson for a comprehensive discussion of these issues. 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.11.09 Mr. Candela reported a street light outage on York Street. It will be reported to Penn Power in the morning. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, that the minutes of the July 14, 2009 meeting be approved. Motion carried. 6. Budget Report Mr. Eggleston gave an overview of the budget report. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 7. Mayor’s items Mayor Miller distributed information on health care reform. On file. 8. Council reports A. Treasurer’s report for July 2009 B. Police report for July 2009 C. Fire report for July 2009 D. Public Works reports for July 2009 E. Code/Zoning Officer report for July 2009 F. GALSA agenda for August 10, 2009 meeting Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 9. Unfinished Business A. There was no motion to enact Resolution 2009-08 which supports the requirements for the installation of residential sprinklers and opposes any attempt to block said mandate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Councilor Peden stated he does not favor more regulations in relation to new construction in the Borough. The resolution was not enacted. 10. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the tax collector’s report of 16 exonerations in the amount of $80.00 from the Greenville Tax office. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Urey, to accept the recommendation from the Personnel Committee to authorize the solicitor to proceed with the necessary legal paperwork to reduce the size of the Greenville Water Authority Board from 7 to 5 members. Council President Longiotti noted it is difficult to find qualified people to fill open seats on our boards. Motion carried. 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.11.09 C. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, approving the engineering agreement with RBS Consultants pending approval from Penn Dot’s Bureau of Aviation for engineering of the obstruction removal project at the Greenville Airport. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to set a public hearing regarding Cherry Alley vacating request from the First Baptist Church, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd at 6 p.m. Mr. Eggleston will confirm the date. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to grant permission for GALSA fundraiser “Party in the Park” to be held October 10 from noon until dusk that will include alcohol will be served by GALSA. Councilor Peden stated he received comments that if alcohol is being served many folks will not attend. The Greenville Volunteer Fire and Greenville Police Departments will be assisting with the event. It was mandated security for the event be directed by the police department. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Shipley Yes Councilor Auchter Yes Councilor Henderson Yes Councilor Peden Yes Councilor Urey Yes Councilor Longiotti No Motion carried by a 5-1 vote. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Urey, to approve three change orders for the Borough Garage project in the amount of $11,025.00 as outlined by Jon Snyder of HRG at Thursday’s work session. The orders include: Extra 3" & 4" conduit run in electrical trench $ 1700.00 Lengthen building $ 1875.00 Add phone line inside building and lengthen conduit extra 5' for moving building west $ 900.00 5' extra asphalt $ 1500.00 Excavating - removing extra dirt, importing needed topsoil to cover larger seeded area, reseeding more area on embankment, longer conduit trench, re-grading embankment already graded $ 5050.00 $11025.00 Motion carried. 11. Council Comments Council President Longiotti invited the public to the Greenville Knights of Columbus 100th Anniversary Celebration on August 22 beginning at 2:00p. There will be fireworks at dusk. 12. Borough Manager’s Comments None. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 08.11.09 13. Bills for Approval Payroll $122,694.93 Administration/Buildings 20,573.35 Tax 3,561.71 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Police 19,994.20 Fire 49,262.50 Code, Zoning & COG Department 2,092.44 Streets/Public Works 23,619.71 Streetscape II 13,008.34 Airport 852.56 Park 8,974.07 Insurance 6,120.18 Sewer System Operating Fund 24,957.78 Total $296,961.77 Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Urey, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. 14. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to adjourn at 6:58pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Ryan T. Eggleston Borough Manager 4