Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 07.10.12 BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Council President Shipley called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Gary Gearhart videotaped the proceedings. 2. Invocation: Pastor Tom Ciccarella, New Beginnings Christian Church Flag Salute led by Councilor Alfred L. Peden 3. Roll Call: Brian W. Shipley, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Council Vice President Theodore E. Jones, Council President Pro Tempore Anthony D’Alfonso, Councilor Thomas D’Alfonso Jr., Councilor - absent Alfred L. Peden, Councilor Donald B. Shaw, Councilor Joshua Stephens, Mayor Jasson W. Urey, Borough Manager - excused James Douglas, J. D., Douglas, Joseph & Olson, Solicitor - excused Also present: Dennis Cascio Frank Vanderslice, Tax Collector Allison Clapper Gary Gearhart Staff: Vivian Gearhart Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Megan Heathcote Don Patterson, Code Amy Hollowell Nancy Little, Secretary John McDonald David Hetrick, Financial Assistant Amber Poteet Beth Schuffert Media: David Walsh Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Dawna Walsh 4. Public Comments/Public Participation Amy Hollowell, 15 Ridgeway Avenue, asked the status of the Public Services/Community Development Director search. 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 07.10.12 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Shaw, seconded by Councilor Jones, that the June 12, 2012 minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. 6. Budget Report Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to approve the budget report. Motion carried. 7. Bills for Approval Payroll $123,543.77 Administration 76,226.85 Police 23,305.84 Fire 12,033.30 Code 3,164.70 Public Works 16,130.28 Airport 3,198.02 Park 3,903.22 Sewer 35,654.91 Total $297,160.89 Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Shaw, that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. 8. Monthly department and staff reports A. Financials B. Fire C. Code D. Greenville YMCA E. Secretary Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 9. Mayor report Mayor Stephens issued a “Community Improvement Day” proclamation to Fresh Grounds for their first annual Art Auction, showcasing their building renovations. Saturday, July 14 a proclamation will be issued for “Michael Marzano Day”. Mayor Stephens thanked Fred Kiser, Jasson Urey and the on duty Greenville police officers who assisted in taking down vendor booths and tents after a severe thunderstorm began just before the July 3rd fireworks (the fireworks were cancelled and rescheduled for July 7th). 10. Reports from Council Committees 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 07.10.12 Councilor Jones reported he is accepting applications for junior councilor. The Farm Market is going well and Strayhaven is planning an ice cream social about the same hours as the market. The Library is planning a book discussion for adults and the Friends of the Library are continuing their efforts with fundraising projects. Councilor Shaw reported Greenville Water Authority East Side Project has received funding approval from PennVest, but waiting for PennDOT final requirement listing. The Water Authority is hoping to begin the project as soon as possible. Councilor Auchter invited the audience to the July Sanitary Authority meeting on Thursday and said the Code Committee meeting will meet in the next two weeks. Councilor Peden reported one agenda item, bids for the old public works garage. Councilor A D’Alfonso reported one agenda item, the gifting of the Canal Museum parking lot and commented the June 14th visit of Model T’s to Greenville went well. Council President Shipley reported an item of local interest; the sidewalk between the borough and Hempfield Township along Hadley Road may receive funding through MPO, with construction in 2013. More information will be provided next month. 11. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Shaw, seconded by Councilor A D’Alfonso, to advertise Ordinance 1516 vacating a portion of Rose Alley. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to accept 2011 audit by Stillwaggon & McGill. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to appoint Henry Mueller to Sanitary Authority Board for a 5 year term. Motion carried 4-1, with Councilor A D’Alfonso voting no. D. Motion by Councilor A D’Alfonso, seconded by Councilor Peden, to appoint Amy Hollowell to Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone for a four year term. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor A D’Alfonso, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to appoint David Walsh to Code Appeals Board for a five year term. Motion carried. F. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Shaw, for a first and final reading of Ordinance 1180 on tenant occupancy. Motion carried. Council President Shipley read the ordinance. G. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to rescind Ordinance 1180 on tenant occupancy. Motion carried. H. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Peden, for a first and final reading of Ordinance 1514 on tenant registration. Motion carried. Council President Shipley read the ordinance. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 07.10.12 I. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to enact Ordinance 1514 on tenant registration. Motion carried. J. Motion by Councilor Shaw, seconded by Councilor A D’Alfonso, for a first and final reading of Ordinance 1515 prohibiting tobacco use in the vicinity of the new Riverside Park playground. Motion carried. Council President Shipley read the ordinance. K. Motion by Councilor Shaw, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to enact Ordinance 1515 prohibiting tobacco use in the vicinity of the new Riverside Park playground. Motion carried. L. Motion by Councilor A D’Alfonso, seconded by Councilor Peden, to authorize the Borough Manager to solicit bids for the old public works garage at 50 Achre Way. Motion carried. 12. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to accept the Tax Collector’s report of zero (0) additions to the Per Capita roll and four (4) exonerations in the amount of $20.00 from the Greenville Tax office. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor A D’Alfonso, to grant request to close a portion of Canal Street for the 23rd Annual Pinewood Derby on August 19th from noon until 5:00p. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to grant request to use Central Park for Strayhaven ice cream social on August 25th from 11:00a until 3:00p. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Shaw, seconded by Councilor A D’Alfonso, to give the Borough Manager authorization to sanction events taking place on borough property. Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from Mayor Stephens to form a committee to celebrate Greenville’s 175th anniversary, consisting of: Al Boland, Rita Clemente, Megan Heathcote, Marie Julian, Fred Kiser, Niki Knauf, Mike McKinney, Amber Poteet, Lori Sherman, Brian Shipley, Josh Stephens, Tom Strahler and Jasson Urey. Council President Shipley commented Mayor Stephens and Megan Heathcote will co-chair the committee. Motion carried. F. Motion by Councilor A D’Alfonso, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to grant request to use Cooper Field for a circus fundraiser for Greenville Memorial Swimming Pool on August 15, 2012. Motion carried. G. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to accept donation from the Greenville Canal Museum board of the newly paved and enlarged parking lot. Motion carried. 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 07.10.12 H. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Shaw, to accept the recommendation from Chief Thompson to approve Branden J. Williams as volunteer fire fighter effective July 10, 2012. Motion carried. I. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Peden, to authorize the borough manager to enter into an agreement for gas leasing rights for borough properties. Motion carried. 13. Council Comments Councilor Jones commented he is pleased with Heritage Days success, adding Greenville is fortunate to have so many volunteers willing to donate their time. All other councilors agreed. 14. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Shaw, seconded by Councilor A D’Alfonso, to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Borough Manager/Secretary 5