Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 06-11-18 BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Benjamin Beck, Council President 2. Invocation: Dr. Rev. Sean Hall, Hillside Presbyterian Church Flag Salute led by Councilor Jonathan Bailey 3. Roll Call: Benjamin Beck, Council President Paul Hamill, Council Vice President – Excused Linda Zuschlag, Council President Pro Tempore Jonathan Bailey Dane Mincer Evian Zukas-Oguz – Excused Evan Hereford, Mayor Jasson W. Urey, Borough Manager James E. Douglas, Solicitor Also present: Frank Vanderslice Mary Jo Lipani Jerome Lipani Jean Carr Mike McLaughlin Gary Beatty Renee Stewart Tracy Beil Becky Macko Joan Moyano Jack Emmett Lois Emmett Christina Pander Mary Edna Regan Ben Beil Hal Johnson Steve Brewer Sean Hall Linda Alcorn Lt. Paul Molton Kelly Lema Staff: Media: Rosalynn Reagle, Administrative Assistant Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Lyle Huffman, Director of Public Services Natalie Eastwood, Sharon Herald 4. Public Comments Resident – Ms. Mary Jo Lipani spoke on behalf of nine neighbors along N. Third Street, N. Street and Gillespie Avenue regarding code enforcement with the house that had caught fire over a year ago along Gillespie Avenue. Ms. Christina Pander joined the conversation adding that the 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 06-11-18 structure is a safety issue. Ms. Pander stated that pieces of the structure are falling off and during storms get blown into neighboring yards and that children in and around the property. Council and Solicitor, James Douglas, held conversations regarding the property being currently in litigation for violations. Ms. Joan Moyano asked if the neighbors should report to the Police anytime they see children in or around the property. Council and Attorney Douglas all agreed that would be the correct form of action. Mr. Mike McLaughlin spoke regarding the crosswalk at 9 Penn Avenue and that motorist are not stopping for pedestrians. Mr. McLaughlin also stated that the pedestrian crossing sign was missing from that location. Ms. Renee Stewart spoke regarding the issue of flooding on her property from the neighboring property owner being allowed to fill in their ditch. Council and Attorney Douglas held discussions with her and then said they would be in touch with her regarding the issue presented. Non-Resident – Mr. Gary Beatty spoke in opposition regarding the possible sale of the Water and Sanitary Authorities. 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey that the May 14, 2018 regular session minutes and the May 30, 2018 special session minutes be approved as written. Motion carried 4-0. 6. Approval of Budget Report Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey to approve the monthly budget report. Motion carried 4-0. 7. Bills for Approval Payroll $125,227.34 Administration $461,025.61 Police $19,059.91 Fire $15,872.78 Code $280.49 Public Works $23,527.96 Airport $3,651.60 Parks $4,087.95 Storm Water $4,369.75 Sewer $51,283.48 Total $708,386.87 Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to approve the bills as presented. Mr. Urey discussed reason for the increase in expenses this month was because of the bond payment and the T.A.N. Motion carried 4-0. 8. Approval of Department and Staff Reports A. Financials – May 2018 B. Code – May 2018 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 06-11-18 C. Fire – May 2018 Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey to accept the monthly reports as presented. Motion carried 4-0. 9. Mayor Report Mayor Hereford had nothing to report. 10. Council Committee Reports Councilor Zuschlag presented that the Horizon Hospital System Authority Board met earlier today and provided an update. 11. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Mincer to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to add a School Resource Officer (SRO). Motion carried 4-0. B. Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey to appoint Linda Zuschlag to the Horizon Hospital System Authority Board with a term expiring on June 30, 2023. Motion carried 4-0. C. Council President Beck asked for nominations for the vacant Council seat. Councilor Zuschlag nominated Steve Brewer. Council President Beck nominated Rev. Dr. Sean Hall. Nominations were closed. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Mincer to adopt Resolution 2018-09, appointing Steven Brewer to the vacant Council seat with a term expiring on December 31, 2019. Motion did not carry 2-2, with Councilor Bailey and Council President Beck voting in opposition. Motion by Council President Beck, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adopt Resolution 2018-09, appointing Rev. Dr. Sean Hall to the vacant Council seat with a term expiring on December 31, 2019. Motion carried 3-1, with Councilor Mincer voting in opposition. Mayor Hereford administered the oath of office to Rev. Dr. Sean Hall and he joined the members at the Council table. D. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to appoint Amy Hollowell to the Civil Service Commission with a term expiring on December, 31. 2023. Motion carried 5-0. E. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to appoint Amy Hollowell to the Sanitary Authority Board with a term expiring on June 30, 2023. Motion carried with a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Councilor Mincer – No, Councilor Bailey – Yes, Council President Beck – Yes, Councilor Hall – Yes. 12. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey to accept the Tax Collector’s report of Zero (0) additions to the Per Capital roll and One (1) permanent exonerations in the amount of $5.00 from the Greenville Tax Office. Motion carried 5-0. 3 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 06-11-18 B. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Mincer to accept the recommendation from the Greenville Sanitary Authority to use $336,703.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Reserve account to purchase a 2018 Vac-Con Flusher Truck. Motion carried 5-0. C. Motion by Councilor Hall, seconded by Councilor Bailey to execute a five (5) year agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage meter. Motion carried 5-0. D. Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey to accept the resignation of Sean Sokolowski as a part time fire fighter with the Greenville Fire Department effective May 18, 2018. Motion carried 5-0. E. Motion by Councilor Hall, seconded by Councilor Bailey to advertise and hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 1579 amending the zoning ordinance to prohibit medical marijuana grow/distribution facilities in certain zoning districts. . Motion carried 5-0. F. No motion was made to accept the proposal from HRG to do an Enterprise Valuation and Cost Benefit Analysis of the Water and Wastewater Facilities. G. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Mincer to accept the 2019 budget preparation calendar. Motion carried 5-0. H. Motion by Councilor Bailey, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag to accept the recommendation from KLH Engineers, Inc. to accept the bid in the amount of $223,199.00 submitted by S.E.T., Inc. for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Construction and Replacement Project. Motion carried 5-0. 13. Council Comments Councilor Bailey welcomed Councilor Hall and thanked all of the other applicants for their interest. Councilor Hall thanked the other members of Council for appointing him even though there were so many great applicants. Councilor Zuschlag presented that it was very nice to have such a hard decision to make in appointing a new member of Council. Councilor Zuschlag also thanked the employees for their help and cooperation in the recent Food Truck event to benefit Relay for Life. The event had an amazing turnout. Councilor Mincer thanked all of the people that were interested in the vacant Council seat and encouraged them not to give up and not to be afraid to run in the next election. 14. Mayor Comments Mayor Hereford thanked all that submitted letters of interest. 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 06-11-18 15. Council President Comments Council President Beck thanked all that submitted letters of interest and shared his hope that all of them would continue to participate. Council President Beck also announced that he has created a new special task force - Community Vision Task Force. He invited about 35 people to participate. 16. Borough Manager Comments Mr. Urey had not comments. 17. Adjournment Motion by Councilor Mincer, seconded by Councilor Bailey to adjourn this session of Council at 7:44pm. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Borough Manager/Secretary 5