Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-14-16 BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Brian W. Shipley, Council President 2. Invocation: Pastor Rex Wasser, First United Church Flag Salute led by Cub Scout Pack 100 3. Roll Call: Brian W. Shipley, Council President Amy Hollowell, Council Vice President Jonathan Bailey, Council President Pro Tempore Janet Earle Paul Hamill - Excused Linda Zuschlag Joshua Stephens, Mayor Katrynna Amos, Junior Councilor Braydon Knauf, Junior Councilor - Absent Jasson W. Urey, Borough Manager James E. Douglas, Solicitor Also present: Mike McLaughlin Teddy Kunkel Eva McCann Evian Zukas-Oguz Eric McCann Beverly Bowman Cub Scout Pack 100 Staff: Media: Rosalynn Reagle, Administrative Assistant Molly VanWoert, Record-Argus Dave Hetrick, Financial Assistant Melissa Klaric, The Herald Brian Mazzanti, Director of Public Safety 4. Public Comments Resident – None Non-Resident – None 5. Approval of Minutes 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-14-16 Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey that the October 10, 2016 regular session minutes and the October 17, 2016 special session minutes be approved as written. Motion carried 5-0. 6. Approval of Budget Report Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to approve the monthly budget report. Mr. Urey commented on current month along with the year-to-date figures. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Bills for Approval Payroll $127,338.54 Administration 66,725.90 Police 79,135.88 Fire 73,447.95 Code 5,193.45 Public Works 19,710.28 Airport 438.48 Parks 3,275.03 Sewer 46,074.85 Total $421,340.36 Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Approval of Department and Staff Reports A. Financials - October B. Code – October C. Fire – October Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Hollowell to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 9. Mayor Report Mayor Stephens reported that the Canal Museum has closed for the season and that the Heritage Days Committee has begun to meet to plan the 10 year anniversary. 10. Council Committee Reports Councilor Hollowell reported that the Railroad Museum has closed for the season. Councilor Zuschlag announced the Water Authority met Wednesday and are moving ahead with contracts associated with the hotel construction in Hempfield Township and have also sold some timber. Councilor Bailey reported that this Saturday, November 19th, is the Downtown Showcase event and is hoping the weather cooperates. The Task Force is anticipating a nice turnout. 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-14-16 11. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Hollowell to appoint Samantha Iliff to the open council seat with the term expiring on December 31, 2017. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Councilor Hollowell - Yes Councilor Earle – Yes Councilor Zuschlag – Yes Councilor Bailey – Yes Council President Shipley – Yes Mayor Stephens administered the Oath of Office with Samantha Iliff and she took her place at the Council table. B. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Bailey to appoint Dow Lindholm to the open seat on the Greenville Airport Commission board with a term expiring on December 31, 2016. Motion carried 6-0. 12. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to accept the Tax Collector’s report of zero (0) additions to the Per Capita roll and one (1) permanent exonerations in the amount of $5.00 from the Greenville Tax Office. Motion carried 6-0. B. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Hollowell to accept the resignation of Paul Dart from the Horizon Hospital System Authority with a term expiring on June 30, 2017. Motion carried 6-0. C. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to advertise for the open Horizon Hospital System Authority seat with a term expiring on June 30, 2017. Motion carried 6-0. D. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise for the open Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone seat vacated by Kristy Fox with a term expiring on June 30, 2020. Motion carried 6-0. E. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adopt the Cooperation Agreement between Mercer County and the Borough of Greenville for the FY2016 CDBG Program Administration. Motion carried 6-0. F. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adopt Resolution 2016- 10 2016 CDBG Program. Motion carried 6-0. G. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adopt Resolution 2016- 11 Citizen Participation. Motion carried 6-0. H. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to adopt Resolution 2016-12 Housing Rehabilitation Guidebook, June 2016. Motion carried 6-0. I. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise the 2017 proposed Airport, General, Sewer, and Storm Water Utility budgets. Motion carried 6-0. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-14-16 J. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise Ordinance 1562 establishing the 2017 General Purposes Tax Rate (24.5 mills). Motion carried 6-0. K. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise Ordinance 1563 establishing the 2017 Special Purposes Fire Protection Services Tax Rate (3 mills). Motion carried 6-0. L. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise Ordinance 1564 establishing the 2017 General Tax Rate for Indebtedness (8.58 mills). Motion carried 6-0. M. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Hollowell to advertise Ordinance 1565 establishing the 2017 Earned Income Tax Rate (Lowering rates to 1%for residents, 1% for non-residents. Current rates are 1/125% for resident and 1/046% for non-resident). Motion carried 6-0. N. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Hollowell to renew contract with Reeves Information Technology, current contract expires October 31, 2016. Motion carried 6-0. O. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Bailey to hire Joshua Carlini as Part-Time Firefighter with the Greenville Fire Department as of October 26, 2016 from the Civil Service eligibility list. Motion carried 6-0. P. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to hire Zachary Pfeifer as Part-Time Firefighter with the Greenville Fire Department as of October 26, 2016 from the Civil Service eligibility list. Motion carried 6-0. Q. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to hire Andrew Thompson as Part-Time Police officer with the Greenville/West Salem Police Department as of November 2, 2016 from the Civil Service eligibility list. Motion carried 6-0. R. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adopt Resolution 2016- 13 Sale of 1973 Seagrave Ladder Truck. Motion carried 6-0. S. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to accept the recommendation from the Borough Manager to purchase 1993 Pierce Ladder Truck in the amount of $50,000.00 from Harmony Fire District. Motion carried 6-0. T. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Hollowell to authorize the Borough Manager to apply for the DEP Growing Greener Grant for the parking lot at the Senior Center. Matching funds will be provided through in kind services. Motion carried 6-0. U. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to accept the resignation of Dr. Henry Mueller from the Greenville Sanitary Authority with a term expiring on June 30, 2017. Motion carried 6-0. 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-14-16 V. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to advertise for the open Greenville Sanitary Authority seat with a term expiring on June 30, 2017. Motion carried 6-0. W. Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise the following open board seats which will expire December 31, 2016:  Greenville/Hempfield Consistency Review Committee (Brian Shipley) – 3 year term.  Greenville Planning Commission (Keith Martin) – 4 year term. Motion carried 6-0. 13. Council Comments Councilor Hollowell thanked the Street Department for the work in the flower beds and gardens. Councilor Hollowell announced that the Christmas in Central Park committee has begun to decorate and are looking for volunteers. They will be in Central Park this Saturday. Councilor Hollowell also thanked all of the applicants for the open seats and provided a reminder to those that were not appointed that five Council position will be open in the upcoming election. Councilor Earle commented that she is encouraged to see multiple people showing interest in the openings. Councilor Zuschlag welcomed Councilor Iliff and commented that it was nice to have a choice of several qualified applicants. Councilor Bailey welcomed the Cub Scout Pack and provided a reminder about the Downtown Task Force event. Councilor Bailey also thanked the applicants for their interest and welcomed Councilor Iliff. Junior Councilor Amos welcomed Councilor Iliff. 14. Mayor Comments Mayor Stephens thanked all of the applicants and informed them that there are many ways to get involved and not to be discouraged. 15. Council President Comments President Shipley thanked the Cub Scouts for attending and gave a brief explanation of why there was not much discussion during this session. President Shipley explained that the discussions all take place during the Work Session so the members can be prepared to take action during the regular session. President Shipley also acknowledged Mr. Dart and Dr. Mueller for the dedication and years of service. President Shipley welcomed Councilor Iliff to the board and explained that it will be both rewarding and challenging. Lastly, President Shipley thanked the other applicants and encouraged them to stay involved. 16. Borough Manager Comments Mr. Urey had no comments. 5 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 11-14-16 18. Adjournment Motion by Councilor Hollowell, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adjourn this session of Council at 7:25pm. Motion carried 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Borough Manager/Secretary 6