Regular Session of Council

Town of Greenville Council Minutes 01/12/26 www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Jean Carr-Fisher, 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: Envoy Cynthia Lawrence, Salvation Army Flag Salute led by Mayor Carr-Fisher 3. Roll Call: Jean Carr-Fisher, Mayor Brian Shipley, Deputy Mayor Linda Zuschlag, President Pro Temor Chad Bromley, Councilor Anne Butcher, Councilor Trey Wilt, Councilor - via Teams Vacancy, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Town Manager Solicitor, Douglas, Joseph & Olson Also present: Frank Vanderslice Joshua Stephens Lisa Hamill Paul Hamill Shawn Junk Stephen Anderson Evan Hereford Tracy Beil Joel Rinella, audio recording Ellen Pardee Cynthia Lawrence Deb Stephens Michelle Mueller Garry Mueller Tammi Wagner Dr. Mary Jane Hirt – via Teams Brian Albaugh Joseph Cushman Staff: Media: Amy Hollowell, Administrative Assistant Caleb Stright, The Record-Argus, audio recording Rosalynn Reagle, Assistant Town Manager Hailey Rogenski, Sharon Herald, audio recording Dave Hetrick, Financial Assistant Matt Breedlove, Director of Community Development 4. Public Comments – (3-minute time limit) Page 1 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 01/12/26 Residents: Mr. Joel Rinella, 424 South Main Street, commented on Item K, stating that the budget should be reopened to secure funding for the Police Chief position and that hiring should not result in a tax increase for residents. He suggested taking the $134,000.00 designated for the Redevelopment Authority to fund this position. He also asked why we still pay Dr. Hirt to be a “fly on the wall”. Item L – This added debt is outrageous. It was not a recommendation from a committee. If it is for spending, it should be for a good reason. You need to get Mr. Urey under control. Non-Residents: Mr. Gary Mueller, 701 Vernon Road, noted an article he read in the paper stating that Hempfield Township absorbed the increase in health care costs and did not raise taxes again this year. Council Consideration 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025, Work Session Meeting, the December 8, 2025, Regular Session Meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 6-0. 6. Approval of Monthly Bills Payroll $174,908.15 Administration 35,118.46 Police 14,981.32 Fire 13,556.66 Code 5,367.65 Public Works 18,893.61 Liquid Fuels 40,134.74 Airport 12,887.75 Parks 305.32 Community Development 12,025.00 Storm Water 14,981.66 Capital Fund 59,375.91 ARPA Fund 16,300.00 PENNVEST 9,257.29 USDA Grant/Loan 1,131.00 Fire Escrow Fund 0.00 Sewer 640.22 Total $450,110.20 Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to approve the monthly bills as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr- Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 6-0. 7. Approval of Department and Staff Reports A. Financial – December 2025 Page 2 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 01/12/26 B. Code – December 2025 C. Fire – December 2025 D. Police – December 2025 Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the December 2025 Department and Staff Reports as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 6-0. 8. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to advertise a Public Hearing for the Draft Zoning ordinance, the Draft Zoning Map, and the Draft Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) on February 9, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag - Yes. Motion carried 6-0. B. Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to adopt Resolution 2026-01, appointing Joshua Stephens to the vacant council seat with a term ending December 31, 2027, to fill the seat vacated by Jean Carr-Fisher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley - Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Carr-Fisher swore in Mr. Stephens. 9. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Stephens, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Jasson Urey as the Borough Manager for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. B. Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to reject the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Rosalynn Reagle as the Assistant Borough Manager for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. Councilor Bromley asked why this raise was needed due to her resignation; she should remain at the 2025 rate. Councilor Shipley asked why we should penalize someone who has been here eleven (11) years. Councilor Butcher said if this is not approved, what stops her from leaving tonight? Council Bromley replies, so she can leave. Councilor Stephens noted that with her departure, we will need to fill the position. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – No, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – No, Councilor Stephens – No, Councilor Wilt – No, Councilor Zuschlag – No. Motion defeated 2-5. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to reconsider the motion as written on the agenda: to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Rosalynn Reagle as the Assistant Town Manager for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – No, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – No, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt- Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – No. Motion carried 4-3. Page 3 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 01/12/26 C. Motion by Councilor Stephens, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with David Hetrick as the Borough Financial Assistant for a 2-year term with an annual increase of 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. D. Motion by Councilor Stephens, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to accept the recommendation from the Budget & Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Amy Hollowell as a Borough Administrative Assistant for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. E. Motion by Councilor Butcher, Seconded by Councilor Stephens, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Tiffany McJunkin as a Borough Administrative Assistant for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Mayor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. F. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Zuschalg, to accept the recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Carrie Marsteller as Borough Clerical Assistant for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr- Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. G. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Shipley, to accept the recommendation from the Budget & Finance Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Matthew Breedlove as the Director of Community Development for a 2-year term with an annual 2.5% increase each year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. H. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Stephens, to fill the vacant position in the Public Works Department by hiring Chad Davis as a Full-Time Public Works Laborer. Councilor Shipley thought this item should not be on the agenda because, according to the Home Rule Charter, hiring is at the discretion of the Borough Manager and does not require approval of the council. Solicitor Douglas agreed with the interpretation and noted these items should be in the information section of the agenda going forward. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. I. Motion by Councilor Stephens, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to adopt the job description for a Police Chief. Councilor Bromley noted this is just for potentially hiring a chief. Councilor Shipley added that this was proposed to address staffing shortages but changing the supervisor's title does not necessarily do so and, in fact, goes against ACT 47's suggestions. Councilor Stephens added that a chief is a mentor to look up to. Councilor Shipley says it suggests we are going to fill the position once the job description is approved. ROLL CALL Page 4 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 01/12/26 VOTE: Councilor Bromley - Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – No, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – No. Motion carried 5-2. J. Motion by Councilor Stephens, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement with Truly Clean LLC for cleaning service of the municipal building. Councilor Butcher asked why the mayor and not the borough manager. Mr. Urey answered her, per the Home Rule Charter, the mayor must enter into contracts over a certain dollar amount. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. K. Motion by Councilor Stephens to reopen the 2026 General, Fire Service Fee, Storm Water Utility, Airport, Redevelopment Authority, and Capital Budgets. Solicitor Douglas said in his legal opinion, he does not recommend opening these budgets at this time because not everyone has seen the information. Motion died for lack of a second. L. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to advertise Ordinance 1675, increasing the indebtedness of the Borough of Greenville by issue of a General Obligation note in the amount of $350,000.00 for Sundry Purposes. Councilor Shipley asked Mr. Urey to clarify this matter, and Councilor Butcher asked which truck. Mr. Urey reminded council it was voted on last year to authorize him to purchase a used fire truck by securing a bank note instead of applying for a grant to purchase a new one. It was noted that the truck that will be replaced is a 1991 model and is in critical condition. This is the first step of the loan process. Councilor Shipley noted this was not a spending spree of the Borough Manager, but for the purchase of the equipment needed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag- Yes. Motion carried 7-0. M. Motion by Councilor Shipley, seconded by Councilor Stephens, to promote Jeffrey Savchuk from Full-Time Firefighter to Lieutenant in the Greenville Fire Department from the Civil Service Commission’s Certified List of Three. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. N. Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Stephens, to promote Joshua McCloskey from Part-Time Firefighter to Full-Time Firefighter in the Greenville Fire Department from the Civil Service Commission’s Certified List of Three. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromly – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. O. Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to accept the recommendation from the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company and Relief Association to appoint Jacob Saulsbery to the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company. Councilor Bromley noted he is a former chief of the Fallowfield Volunteer Fire Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Council Comments Page 5 of 6 Town of Greenville Council Minutes 01/12/26 Councilor Stephens thanked everyone for their vote. He also encouraged Mrs. Beil to continue serving Greenville. He added it is our job to do the will of the people, but I will always have the back of our Administration Team. Councilor Bromley thanked everyone for coming. Councilor Butcher welcomed Councilor Stephens and thanked the borough staff, noting their years of experience are often overlooked by what people think they know, which is wrong. Check, double check and triple check facts. Mrs. Reagle has served the Boroughs of Greenville and Stoneboro. She has experience that we will never be able to replace. She kept the ball rolling. Councilor Shipley believes we have the most talented administration that I have seen over my years serving on council. There is no reason to disrespect them. Thank you, Rosalynn. From the time we hired you, I have had no doubt about your ability, and you have excelled and grown to be a real asset. I am disappointed to see you go. Councilor Wilt enjoys working with Mrs. Reagle; she will be missed. Councilor Zuschlag thanked Mrs. Reagle for her dedication to the borough and welcomed Councilor Stephens. 11. Mayor Comment – Mayor Carr-Fisher thanked Mrs. Reagle and welcomed Councilor Stephens. She feels we have a strong council and will have a lot of conversations. She thanked the administration. She noted some changes she would like to make to the agenda, including public comments at the beginning and end of the work session meetings and before the regular session meetings. She asked residents to call, text, or email her with any questions so she can get back to them in 3 to 7 business days. 12. Town Manager Comments – Mr. Urey asked Mayor Carr-Fisher what changes she was making to the agenda, as this is what we currently have. Mayor Carr-Fisher said she was just clarifying. Mr. Urey thanked Mrs. Reagle and noted that she is not just another line item in the budget but is extremely valuable. I appreciate you and wish you well. 13. Solicitor Comments – Solicitor Douglas noted Mrs. Reagle is not a 9:00 am-5:00 pm employee; she was always here early, worked late, and even worked on weekends. She has done a wonderful job and been a great mentor, making her hard to replace. He stated, the better question to ask is – why is she leaving? Mr. Rinella, you’ve attacked the value of Dr. Hirt, our former ACT 47 Coordinator. When she started helping us, we were $2.7 million in debt, and she led us out of it. She is always available to us, an irreplaceable asset, and she is free. The STMP grant pays her consultant fee. Speaking to Dr. Hirt, he thanked her for her invaluable insight and institutional knowledge. 13. Adjournment having no other business, Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to adjourn this session of Council at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Town Manager Page 6 of 6