Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 03.09.10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 6:30pm 1. Call to Order Council President Shipley called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. 2. Invocation: Pastor Jim Chapin, Living Word Christian Center Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Brian W. Shipley, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Council Vice President Thomas D’Alfonso Jr., Councilor Theodore Jones, Councilor Stephen May, Councilor Alfred L. Peden, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Councilor Peter A. Candela, Mayor Tracey Vale, Treasurer/Interim Borough Secretary Joe Joseph, Douglas & Joseph, Solicitor Also present: Department Heads: Frank Vanderslice, Tax Collector Dennis Stephens, Chief of Police Nancy Little, Borough Secretary Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Scott Graubard, Public Services Director Scott Andrejchak Don Patterson, Code/Zoning Officer Ron Bulboff Chris Conti Anthony D’Alfonso Joel McDowell Don Shaw Media: Fern Torok Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Kate Yasgur Monica Pryts, Herald 4. Public Comments/Public Participation Kate Yasgur, 193 Clinton Street, commented there were 25 customers at the present time in the downtown’s newest business, Let It Bead. She asked for details on the cooperative agreement with Mercer County Regional Planning Commission. Mrs. Yasgur asked about progress on the YMCA. Council President Shipley replied the discussion underway is positive. John McDonald, 56 West Main Street, asked about the CDBG housing rehabilitation allocation for 2010. Council President called on Code Officer Don Patterson. Mr. Patterson reported state mandated lead paint testing and removal in older homes has become an important and costly portion of rehab projects. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, that the minutes of the February 9 regular and February 20, 2010 special meetings be approved as written. Motion carried. 6. Budget Report Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Urey, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 7. Bills for Approval Payroll $108,842.50 Administration/Buildings 6,932.51 Taxes 169.76 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 03.09.10 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Legal 18,000.00 Police 29,310.94 Fire 19,431.62 Code, Zoning & COG Department 1,146.38 Streets/Public Works 32,112.97 Airport 638.57 Park 4,882.48 Insurance 40,829.00 Sewer System Operating Fund 65,118.08 Total $328,664.81 Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Peden, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. 8. Mayor’s items Mayor Candela commended the Street Department for a good job clearing snow and expressed his thanks. 9. Council reports A. Treasurer’s report for February 2010 B. Police report for February 2010 C. Fire report for February 2010 D. Public Works report for February 2010 E. Code Officer report for February 2010 F. GALSA agenda for March 8, 2010 meeting Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 10. Reports from Council Committees Councilor Jones, representative to the Library, reported the “Feature Friday” programs are continuing. Some repairs have been completed on the Library building and a new security system has been installed. Stray Haven reports some shelter improvements in 2010 and the Canal Museum meeting was cancelled. Councilor May, representative to the Chamber of Commerce, reported their next fundraiser, the 11th Annual Silent Auction at Thiel College, is May 7th at 7:00p. Councilor Auchter reported the Code Committee met and chose a new UCC outside inspection agency, on tonight’s agenda for motion. Councilor D’Alfonso reported the Railroad Park Board cancelled their March meeting. The councilor presented Council President with documentation from the Greenville Water Authority February board meeting. Their next meeting is tomorrow. Councilor Peden reported a Street Committee meeting on March 1st and discussion on amended parking in the downtown is on tonight’s agenda for motion. 11. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Jones, to adopt Resolution 2010-02 to dispose of 2001 common records. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Peden, to reduce the parking fine for over time parking only from $25 to $15. Councilor Jones advocated lowering the fine. Council President Shipley reviewed a survey of nearby communities and the amount of their fines. On file. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Jones Yes 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 03.09.10 Councilor May No Councilor Auchter No Councilor D’Alfonso Yes Councilor Peden Yes Councilor Urey No Councilor Shipley No The motion failed, 4-3. C. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to accept the recommendation from the Street Committee to forward the details on Ordinance 1490 on parking amendments to the solicitor and direct the Public Works Department to place the order for new signage. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to authorize the solicitor to advertise Ordinance 1490 with revisions as outlined. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Urey, to amend Farm Market rules and regulations for 2010. Motion carried. 12. New Business A. Motion by Councilor May, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from Chief Stephens to accept the resignation of patrolman Edward W. Carter effective immediately. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor May, to accept the recommendation from Chief Stephens to hire David W. Reimold as a part time police officer effective immediately. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to accept the recommendation from the Airport Commission to approve final payment for the fuel facility project to A. Graziani & Company Inc. for $34,900.00. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from the Code Committee to terminate the contract with Code.sys Consulting for UCC inspection services effective March 31, 2010. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Jones, to accept the recommendation from the Code Committee to award a one year contract for UCC inspection services to Pennsylvania Construction Inspection Inc. beginning April 1, 2010. Motion carried. F. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to issue bid proposal forms for transportation and disposal of sludge from the Greenville Waste Water Treatment Plant. Motion carried. G. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor May, to accept the recommendation from Lawrence County CAP to accept the low bid of $19,999.00 for housing rehabilitation project at 124 West Main Street. Councilor D’Alfonso abstained from the vote. Motion carried. H. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Urey, to send support letters to area legislators on the FHC Packard Building and downtown building revitalization project requested by GAEDC. Motion carried. I. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to enact Resolution 2010-03 to Further Fair Housing. Motion carried. J. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Urey, to enact Resolution 2010-04 on Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise Plan. Motion carried. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 03.09.10 K. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Urey, to enact Resolution 2010-05 for FY 2010 CDBG Program. Motion carried. L. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to authorize the Borough Council President to sign the Cooperation Agreement with Mercer County Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried. M. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to approve a transfer of $27,442.73 from the liquid fuels fund to the general fund requested by the Borough Treasurer. Motion carried. N. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to rescind the November 11, 2009 motion to continue the current Waste Management contract for one year, from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, with an increase of 2.5% for residential and 3% for commercial customers. Motion carried. O. Motion by Councilor May, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to authorize the Council President to notify Waste Management to exercise the first extension under the same terms and obligations as the existing contract with no change in price to the citizens of Greenville. Motion carried. P. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to appoint Scott Andrejchak as Borough Manager effective April 15, 2010. Motion carried. Council President Shipley introduced Mr. Andrejchak and asked if he would like to make any remarks. Mr. Andrejchak stated he is overwhelmed by the new position and was honored to be selected. He sees a lot of good things about Greenville, saying it is a special place. Mr. Andrejchak promised to be available at all times and is looking forward to speaking with department directors. He thanked Council, noting Greenville is a great place to be and live and feels blessed to be a part of it. Council President Shipley commented Mr. Andrejchak brings municipal and legal experience to the position. Q. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to grant permission to Chief Stephens and/or the Borough Manager to apply for two grants through Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency. There is no matching funds requirement. Motion carried. 13. Council comments Councilor Jones remarked council is a professional group of people with the ability to strongly agree or strongly disagree and yet carry out the business of the borough. Councilor May addressed Mr. Andrejchak, saying it is not an accident that he is here. Councilor May challenged all to stand up and take back our community. It’s a new era and it’s exciting. Councilor Auchter congratulated Mr. Andrejchak and agreed Greenville is a great place to live. She was born here and raised her children here. Councilor Auchter thanked department heads for watching their budgets. Councilor D’Alfonso concurred with Councilors May and Auchter, welcoming the new Borough Manager. Councilor Peden offered greetings to the new Borough Manager and said he’s glad Mr. Andrejchak is here. Councilor Urey welcomed Mr. Andrejchak and stated it is an honor and pleasure to work with him. Council President Shipley said Mr. Andrejchak has served for the last ten years as Finance Director in Clairton, Pennsylvania and will be moving to Greenville soon with his wife and two children. Council President Shipley also thanked department heads for their cooperation on the budget. Council President Shipley encourages all residents to complete the 2010 census, as the responses impact funding streams and affect our community. 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 03.09.10 14. Adjournment to Executive Session Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to adjourn the meeting at 7:14pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Vale Interim Borough Secretary 5