Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-10-14 BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, November 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Brian W. Shipley, Council President 2. Invocation: Councilor Pamela Auchter Flag Salute led by Councilor Jonathan Bailey 3. Roll Call: Brian W. Shipley, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Council Vice President Alfred L. Peden, Council President Pro Tempore Jonathan Bailey, Councilor Amy Hollowell, Councilor Donald B. Shaw, Councilor – excused Linda Zuschlag, Councilor Joshua Stephens, Mayor Jasson W. Urey, Borough Manager Solicitor, Douglas, Joseph & Olson – excused Katrynna Amos, Junior Councilor Also present: Frank Vanderslice Clarence Wheaton Mike McLaughlin Paul Hamill Lisa Hamill Mike Cadman Staff: Media: David Hetrick, Financial Assistant Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Megan Johnson, Administrative Assistant Lyle Huffman, Director of Public Services Jeff Crede, Public Safety Director 4. Public Comments Resident – John McDonald, W. Main Street – Spoke on the earned income tax rate. Paul Hamill, East Avenue – Spoke on the parking attendant position and asked why it is needed. 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-10-14 Non-Resident – None. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, that the October 14, 2014 and the October 27, 2014 minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. 6. Approval of Budget Report Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Hollowell, to approve the monthly budget report. Mr. Urey stated that as of the end of October we are running a small deficit. He added that we haven’t received the bulk of our 3rd quarter collections from Berkheimer, which usually come in November. Mr. Urey also stated that we paid for the computer upgrades and that he just submitted paperwork to get reimbursed, which will be another $31,000. Motion carried. 7. Bills for Approval Payroll $196,437.50 Administration 34,312.61 Police 122,939.64 Fire 74,546.72 Code 1,074.35 Public Works 73,892.26 Airport 1,038.56 Parks 4,669.82 Sewer 68,704.20 Total $577,615.66 Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried. 8. Approval of department and staff reports A. Financials – October B. Code – October C. Fire – October D. Police – October Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Hollowell, to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried. 9. Mayor report Mayor Stephens said that the library is searching for a new director. He said that Canal Museum didn’t have a quorum this month. 10. Council Committee reports 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-10-14 Councilor Hollowell said that the Railroad Park is closed for the year. She said that she is still looking for another Junior Councilor. Councilor Auchter said that the Sanitary Authority meeting will be on Thursday at 6pm in Council Chambers. Councilor Zuschlag said that the Hospital meeting is next month. She also said that the Water Authority hired a new manager. Councilor Bailey said that the Planning Commission meets next month. He said that the Chamber of Commerce meeting is tomorrow morning. 11. Unfinished Business A. None. 12. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Peden, to accept the Tax Collector's report of forty four (44) additions to the Per Capita roll and one (1) permanent exonerations in the amount of $5.00 from the Greenville tax office. Motion carried. B. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to accept the resignation of David Walsh from the Code Appeals Board effective November 10, 2014. Motion carried. C. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Hollowell, to accept the resignation of Colin Banco as Part-Time Firefighter effective October 31, 2014. Motion carried. D. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Peden, to advertise the following open board seats which will expire December 31, 2014: a. Airport Commission (6 Open Seats) – 1 year term b. Code Appeals Board (1 Open Seat) – 2 year term c. Code Appeals Board (2 Open Seats) – 4 year term & 5 year term d. Consistency Review Committee (3 Open Seats) – 3 year term e. Planning Commission (1 Open Seat) – 4 year term f. Water Authority Board (1 Open Seat) – 5 year term g. Zoning Hearing Board (2 Open Seats) – 3 year term Motion carried. E. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Bailey, to advertise for the special meeting to pass the 2015 budget and tax ordinances on Monday, November 24th at 6:00pm. Motion carried. F. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to advertise the 2015 proposed budget. Motion carried. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-10-14 G. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Bailey, to advertise Ordinance 1539 establishing the 2015 General Purposes Tax Rate (Raising the rate to 24.5 mills. Current rate is 21.5 mills). Council President Shipley said that Mr. Urey is still working with the County on how to word the referendum. Once that is figured out then it will be brought to Council. Motion carried. H. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Bailey, to advertise Ordinance 1540 establishing the 2015 General Tax Rate for Indebtedness (8.58 mills). Motion carried. I. Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Bailey, to advertise Ordinance 1541 establishing the 2015 Earned Income Tax Rate (Lowering rates to 1.25% for residents, 1.092% for non-residents. Current rates are 1.28% for resident and 1.185% for non-resident). Motion carried. 13. Council Comments Council has no comments. 14. Junior Councilor Comments Junior Councilor had no comments. 15. Mayor’s Comments Mayor has no comments. 16. Council President Comments Council President Shipley said he appreciates Thiel College stepping forward and paving Ridgeway Avenue. 17. Borough Manager Comments Mr. Urey had no comments. 18. Adjournment to Executive Session Motion by Councilor Auchter, seconded by Councilor Bailey, to adjourn to executive session to discuss a legal matter at 6:50pm. Motion carried. 18. Adjournment from Executive Session Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey, to adjourn from executive session at 7:15pm. Motion carried. 19. Adjournment 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-10-14 Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Hollowell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Borough Manager/Secretary 5