Regular Session of Council

Town of Greenville Council Minutes 10/13/25 www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Paul Hamill, Mayor If you are a visitor to council, we ask you to please sign in at the door and turn off all cellular telephones. If you wish to record the meeting (video or audio), please announce that you are recording to notify the public in the room that they are being recorded. 2. Invocation: Rev. Nicole Pickens, St Marks & Zion’s United Church of Christ – Transfer Flag Salute led by Councilor Anne Butcher 3. Roll Call: Paul Hamill, Mayor Jean Carr-Fisher, Deputy Mayor Chad Bromley, Councilor Anne Butcher, Councilor Evan Hereford, Councilor Brian Shipley, Councilor Linda Zuschlag, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Town Manager Solicitor, Douglas, Joseph & Olson Also present: Frank Vanderslice Lisa Hamill Joel Rinella, audio recording Linda Snyder Joy Peterson Brian Albaugh Joseph Cushman Josie Hart Mekhi Hawkins Dan Hosek Rev. Nicole Pickens Sharon Emmett Jim McLusky Staff: Media: Amy Hollowell - Administrative Assistant Caleb Stright, The Record-Argus, audio recording Rosalynn Reagle, Assistant Town Manager Hailey Rogenski, The Sharon Herald, audio recording Matt Breedlove, Director of Community Development 4. Public Comments – (3-minute time limit) Residents: Joseph Cushman, 56 South Second Street, inquired about the status of the plans for his commercial property. Page 1 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 10/13/25 Non-Residents: None Council Consideration 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Hereford, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2026, Work Session Meeting, the September 8, 2025, Regular Session Meeting, and the September 25, 2025, Public Hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Approval of Monthly Bills Payroll $237,048.79 Administration 41,967.24 Police 18,197.95 Fire 15,204.61 Code 2,692.26 Public Works 24,563.98 Liquid Fuels 478,212.64 Airport 59.00 Parks 9,621.10 Community Development 20,500.00 Storm Water 5,148.17 Capital Fund 0.00 ARPA Fund 15,850.00 PENNVEST 6,085.73 USDA Grant/Loan 1,131.00 Fire Escrow Fund 0.00 Sewer 2,765.82 Total $879,048.29 Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to approve the monthly bills as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr- Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Approval of Department and Staff Reports A. Financial – September 2025 B. Code – September 2025 C. Fire – September 2025 D. Police – September 2025 Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the September Department and Staff Reports as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. Page 2 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 10/13/25 8. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to reject the Demolition Project 25-01 from Siegel Excavating, LLC, with the low bid of $46,500. This project includes three (3) properties using Community Development Block Grant funds. Mr. Urey noted that only one bid was received, and CDBG requires at least two (2) bids. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag. Motion carried 7-0. B. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Hereford, to award the Demolition Project 25-02 to Siegle Excavating, LLC with the low bid of $26,700.00. This project includes three (3) properties using municipal funds. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley - Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 9. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Hereford, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to approve Change Order Number 3, of $5,179.27 from Konzel Construction for inlet modification work for the North Third Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. B. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance committee to adopt Resolution 2025-16, approving the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan. Councilor Butcher asked for clarification that all the changes discussed in last week’s work session were made. Mr. Urey answered in the affirmative. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – No, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – No, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 5-2. C. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to enter into an agreement with KU Resources as the lead consultant for the 2025 EPA grant. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. D. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to renew the contract with Reeve’s Information Technology. The current contract expires October 31, 2025. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. E. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Hereford, to appoint Mrs. Robin Douglas to fill the vacant seat on the Greenville Redevelopment Authority with a term ending December 31, 2028. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. Page 3 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 10/13/25 F. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to enter into an agreement with CivicPlus to provide website services at a cost of $11,974.00 for two years (the cost will be covered by the ARC grant). ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. G. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Carr-Fisher, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to advertise Ordinance 1664, amending the late/nonpayment section of the Fire Service Fee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. H. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to advertise Ordinance 1665, amending the late/nonpayment section of the Stormwater Management Program and User Fees. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – No, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 6-1. I. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to advertise Ordinance 1666, initiating the Article of Taking for parcel numbers 55 509 100 and 55 509 101. Mayor Hamill reminded the board that this is just to advertise. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. J. Motion by Councilor Hereford, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to advertise Ordinance 1667, initiating the Article of Taking for Parcel number 55 510 089 001. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. K. Motion by Councilor Hereford, seconded by Councilor Carr-Fisher, to promote Lemonte Ross from Part-Time Officer to Full-Time Officer from the Civil Services Certified List of Three. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr- Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. L. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to advertise the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Auditing Services. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. M. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Strategic Management Committee to advertise Statements of Qualifications for Engineering Services. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. Page 4 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 10/13/25 N. Motion by Councilor Bromley, Seconded by Councilor Butcher, to adopt the amendments to the Borough of Greenville’s 401(a) plan to be compliant with IRS regulations. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. O. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Hereford, to authorize the town Solicitor to work with the attorney representing R W Sidley, Inc. to acquire the parcels owned by R W Sidley Inc. Councilor Carr-Fisher asked if this was to avoid having to do the Article of Taking. Attorney Douglas stated that it is the goal because it would not be costly like Articles of Taking. Councilor Carr-Fisher asked if the council would be notified before a decision is made, and was answered yes by Attorney Douglas. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. P. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to advertise Ordinance 1668, initiating the Article of Taking for parcel numbers 55 518 090, 55 518 097, 55 518 092, 55 518 091, 55 518 089, 55 518 093, 55 518 094. Councilor Carr-Fisher wanted to make sure this was not going to put us into a financial bind. Councilor Shipley noted that this property is key to our redevelopment efforts. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayr Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. Q. Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the recommendation from the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company and Relief Association to appoint Austin Langdon to the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Hamill – Yes, Councilor Hereford – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Council Comments Councilor Bromley thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and said it is good to see the community getting involved. He also asked everyone to attend the Halloween Parade. Councilor Butcher also invited everyone to the Halloween Parade. Councilor Carr-Fisher echoed Councilor Bromley’s comments and thanked the community for coming to hear what we are discussing and how we vote, adding we need you guys to get things done. Councilor Zuschlag reminded us that we have the best interests of the town to consider. Councilor Hereford thanked everyone for attending tonight’s meeting. 11. Mayor Comment – Thanked everyone for attending the meeting and reassured the audience that council does have everyone’s best interest in mind. 12. Town Manager Comments – None. 13. Adjournment having no other business, Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to adjourn this session of Council at 7:03 p.m. Page 5 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 10/13/25 Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Town Manager Page 6 of 6