Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.09.11 BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE www.greenvilleborough.com PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Home Program Grant application by Chris Conti, Mercer County Regional Planning MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Council President Shipley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Invocation: Pastor Phil Beck, Central Community Church Flag Salute 3. Roll Call: Brian W. Shipley, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Council Vice President Thomas D’Alfonso Jr., Councilor Theodore Jones, Councilor Pete Longiotti, Councilor Alfred L. Peden, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Councilor Corey Douglas, Junior Councilor Peter A. Candela, Mayor-excused James Douglas, Solicitor Also present: Frank Vanderslice, Tax Collector Linda Barger Rick Barger Staff: Anthony D’Alfonso Dennis Stephens, Police Chief Cheryl Moore Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Dan Moore Tracey Vale, Treasurer Don Shaw Scott Graubard, Public Services Director Diane Steuart Nancy Little, Borough Secretary Kate Yasgur Media: Caleb Stright, Record-Argus 4. Public Comments/Public Participation Diane Steuart, 130 Plum Street, brought concerns about snow removal on Plum Street, between First and Second Avenue. She suggested a parking ban between 5:00a and 5:00p. Council 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.09.11 President Shipley referred her to Street Committee chair Councilor Peden, who invited Mrs. Steuart to discuss the situation immediately following the meeting. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Urey, that the October 11, 2011 minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. 6. Budget Report Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 7. Bills for Approval Payroll $122,959.40 Administration/Buildings 7,404.54 Tax expense 1,110.83 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Police 43,825.18 Fire 12,881.43 Code, Zoning & COG Department 6,221.27 Streets/Public Works 16,592.90 Airport 524.01 Insurance 7,934.00 Park 2,979.82 Sewer 81,491.18 Total $305,174.56 Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Auchter, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. 8. Mayor’s items Council President Shipley presented a plaque and flowers to Police Secretary Linda Barger for 45 years of service. 9. October monthly department and staff reports A. Treasurer B. Police (September & October) C. Fire D. Public Works E. Borough Secretary Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Longiotti, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 10. Reports from Council Committees 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.09.11 Councilor Jones reported attending both Greenville Area Public Library and Strayhaven meetings. The Library has started a new bookshelf for children and young adults. Strayhaven is still over capacity. Councilor Jones is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Junior Councilors and announced his contact information. The Farm Market’s final day is Saturday, November 12th, with a vendor’s meeting/reception Monday in council chambers. Councilor Longiotti attended the Canal Museum meeting, reporting their board has been discussing responsibilities. Councilor Longiotti also attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting and reports the new equipment for cable access channel 9 has been received and should be installed by the end of the week. The chamber is planning a business expo on February 4th at Thiel College Dome, and the local radio station is broadcasting sports. Councilor Auchter reported the Sanitary Authority will meet tomorrow. The Code Committee met with Greenville Landlords on October 27th. Both groups came away from the meeting with an understanding of each other’s views. The Code Committee will meet to discuss further at a later date. Councilor D’Alfonso attended three meetings. Councilor Urey reported the Planning Commission has an agenda item. 11. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Urey, to advertise proposed 2012 budget and authorize the solicitor to schedule an EIT hearing with the courts. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Peden, to schedule a Special Meeting to adopt the proposed 2012 budget on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:00p. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation to advertise for part time finance clerk position. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Longiotti, to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation to advertise for proposals for payroll services. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation to direct solicitor to prepare an ordinance authorizing the simultaneous positions of borough manager/secretary/treasurer. Motion carried. F. Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to authorize the sale of the 2008 Dodge Charger, 2007 Crown Victoria and 2001 code office Blazer. Motion carried. G. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Longiotti, to enact Resolution 2011-15 on HOME Grant application. Motion carried. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11.09.11 H. Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Peden, to authorize Council President to sign the Cooperation Agreement between the Borough of Greenville & Hempfield Township for HOME Grant. Motion carried. I. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to authorize Council President to sign Statement of Assurances for HOME Grant. Motion carried. J. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Longiotti, to direct the solicitor to prepare an ordinance dissolving the Greenville Shade Tree Commission. Motion carried. K. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to accept the recommendation from the Greenville Planning Commission to advertise for suggestions to name West Main Hill gardens, deadline December 1st. Motion carried. 12. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the Tax Collector’s report of three (3) exonerations to the Per Capita roll in the amount of $15.00 from the Greenville Tax office. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Peden, to renew Fox’s Pizza lease for two years at the same rental. Motion carried. 13. Council Comments Councilor Jones reflected on yesterday’s election, commenting he hopes the voters had the right reasons for their choices. He told Junior Councilor Corey best wishes on the Greenville Football playoff games. Councilor Auchter thanked the voters of Greenville for their support at the election. Councilor Peden agreed with Councilor Jones on the voter’s choices. Councilor Urey thanked Mrs. Barger for her years of service to the borough. Councilor Urey announced he has applied for the open Borough Manager position and has stepped down from the Personnel Committee until a selection is made. 14. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Longiotti, to adjourn the meeting at 6:47p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Vale Interim Borough Secretary 4