Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 09.08.09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, September 8, 2009 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 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 - excused 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 Cliff Brant Diana Miller Tina Brant Don Shaw Anthony D’Alfonso Frank Vanderslice Tom D’Alfonso Abby Huff Daniel Huff Media: Kim Huff Caleb Stright, Record-Argus April McCoy Monica Pryts, Herald Council President Longiotti noted a quorum was present. 4. Public Comments Monsignor Karg praised council for the Streetscape project, an invaluable attraction to Greenville. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Peden, that the minutes of the August 11, 2009 meeting be approved. Motion carried. 6. Budget Report 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 09.08.09 Mr. Eggleston gave an overview of the budget report. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 7. Mayor’s items Mayor Miller presented Streets Department employee Cliff Brant with a certificate of appreciation for ten years of service to the borough signed by the mayor and all council members. Council President Longiotti led a round of applause. 8. Council reports A. Treasurer’s report for August 2009 B. Fire report for August 2009 C. Public Works reports for August 2009 D. Code/Zoning Officer report for August 2009 Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 9. Unfinished Business A roll call vote was taken to allow special exemption to Borough of Greenville Code 302 for the keeping of prohibited animals for medical benefit for the Huff family living at 38 Plum Street. Councilor Shipley No Councilor Auchter No Councilor Henderson No Councilor Peden No Councilor Mueller Yes Councilor Longiotti No The exemption was defeated 5-1. 10. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Henderson, to accept the tax collector’s report of 44 additions to the Per Capita roll and 106 exonerations in the amount of $530.00 from the Greenville Tax office. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to approve the Minimum Municipal Obligations for 2010 to the pension plans as presented in the memos submitted by Borough Treasurer Tracey Vale. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Mueller, seconded by Councilor Peden, to accept the recommendation from Chief Stephens to hire Andrew Sherman as an alternate crossing guard to fill in as needed. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from Chief Thompson to appoint Adam Harvey, Thiel College student, as a new volunteer fire fighter. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Mueller, to accept the recommendation from the Street Committee regarding the proposed Change Order 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 09.08.09 for Summer Paving, specifically adding approximately 700 lineal feet of curb replacement and one catch basin. Motion carried. F. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to instruct the Borough Manager to negotiate extending the Waste Management existing garbage contract, which expires March 31, 2010, for one year. Mr. Eggleston stated if successful the only contract component that may change is pricing and he will keep council apprised of discussions. Motion carried. G. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Peden, to set a public meeting to discuss 2010 budget draft for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:30p in council chambers. Motion carried. H. Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to authorize the borough manager to set a special council meeting to pass the 2010 budget in November in council chambers. Motion carried. 11. Council Comments Based on the monthly budget report and the 2010 MMO request, Councilor Mueller cautioned the Personnel and Finance Committees on hiring a Public Service Director at this time. The obligations of the pension plan may not be supplemented by state funding in the future. 12. Borough Manager’s Comments Mr. Eggleston announced the paperwork is near completion and proposed Thursday, October 8 at 5:30p for a public zoning hearing regarding parking lots and the overlay district. Lisa Holm-Schrader from Greenville Planning Commission will be in attendance for review and questions. The council was in consensus. 13. Bills for Approval Payroll $117,155.04 Administration/Buildings 5,045.38 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Police 15,735.12 Fire 12,462.16 Code, Zoning & COG Department 2,514.83 Streets/Public Works 20,788.10 Streetscape II 130,432.38 Park 5,341.00 Insurance 6,120.18 Sewer System Operating Fund 24,769.90 Capital Fund Project 5,411.20 Total $347,025.29 Motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Mueller, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 09.08.09 14. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Henderson, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to adjourn at 6:44pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Ryan T. Eggleston Borough Manager 4