Regular Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 02/09/26 www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, February 09, 2026, at 6:34 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: Councilor Linda Zuschlag Flag Salute led by Councilor Chad Bromley 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 Joshua Stephen, Councilor – via Teams Jasson W. Urey, Borough Manager Solicitor, Douglas, Joseph & Olson Also present: Frank Vanderslice Brian Albaugh Joel Rinella, audio recording Paul Hamill Niki Knauf Joseph Cushman, video recording Tracy Beil Barb Allen Andrew Hofing Aryiana Knauf John Hauser Nancy Hauser Jonathan Bailey Nells Frick Dr. Mary Jane Hirt – via Teams Staff: Media: Amy Hollowell, Assistant Borough Manager Caleb Stright, The Record-Argus, audio recording Matt Breedlove, Dir. Of Community Devp Hailey Rogenski, Sharon Herald, audio recording 4. Junior Councilor Appointment & Swearing In: Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Bromley to appoint Aryiana Knauf to the open Junior Councilor Seat with a term ending May 31, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. Ms. Knauf was sworn in by Mayor Carr-Fisher and joined the rest of council at the table. Page 1 of 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 02/09/26 5. Public Comments – (3-minute time limit) Residents: Mr. Joel Rinella, 424 South Main Street, welcomed Ms. Knauf. Mr. Nells Frick, no address provided, spoke as a founding member of the Greenville Railroad Park Museum and gave support in saving the Norfolk Southern Train Depot building. Mr. Joseph Cushman, 52 South Second Street, asked why certain buildings are being saved and others are not. He also asked about matters in litigation. Non-Residents: None. Council Consideration 6. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilor Wilt, seconded by Councilor Butcher, to approve the minutes from the January 5, 2025, Reorganization and Work Session Meeting, the January 12, 2025, Regular Session Meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes. Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Approval of Monthly Bills Payroll $206,217.69 Administration 49,206.76 Police 19,973.33 Fire 63,282.47 Code 4,008.53 Public Works 36,442.32 Liquid Fuels 20,537.96 Airport 73,239.93 Parks 6,153.37 Community Development 7,594.13 Storm Water 4,685.53 Capital Fund 119,847.47 ARPA Fund 6,500.00 PENNVEST 9,257.29 USDA Grant/Loan 1,131.00 Fire Escrow Fund 0.00 Sewer 5,804.22 Total $636,822.10 Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Wilt, to approve the monthly bills as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher - Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 8. Approval of Department and Staff Reports Page 2 of 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 02/09/26 A. Financial – January 2026 B. Code – January 2026 C. Fire – January 2026 & 2025 Annual Report D. Police – January 2026 & 2025 Annual Report Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Zuschlag, to accept the January 2026 & 2025 Annual Department and Staff Reports as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher - Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 9. Unfinished Business A. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to adopt 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. Mayor Carr-Fisher reminded this is for purchase of a firetruck. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 10. New Business A. Motion by Councilor Wilt, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to enter into a transfer agreement for the donation of the R W Sidley properties (55 518 090, 55 518 097, 55 518 094, 55 518 093, 55 518 093, 55 518 092, 55 518 091, and 55 518 089). ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. B. Motion by Councilor Zuschlag, seconded by Councilor Wilt, to approve the recommendation from the Personnel Committee to enter into an employment agreement with Amy Hollowell as Assistant borough Manger for a two-year term with a starting wage of $71,000.00 and a 2.5% increase in 2027. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt- Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. C. Motion by Councilor Wilt, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to accept the recommendation from the Mayor to apply for a Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant for the train station located at 306 Main Street (across the tracks from the Railroad Museum). Mayor Carr- fisher reminded this is just to apply for the grant, we do not have to accept it. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. D. Motion by Councilor Butcher, seconded by Councilor Wilt, to award the Municipal Building boiler Replacement to Renick Brothers Construction with the low bid of $61,000.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. E. Motion by Councilor Bromley, Seconded by Councilor Wilt, to appoint Chris Kirkland and Darren Johnson to the Airport Commission with a term ending December 31, 2026. ROLL Page 3 of 4 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 02/09/26 CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher – Yes. Motion carried 7-0. F. Motion by Councilor Bromley, seconded by Councilor Wilt, to accept the recommendation from the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company and Relief Association to appoint Justus Saulsbery to the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilor Bromley – Yes, Councilor Butcher – Yes, Councilor Shipley – Yes, Councilor Stephens – Yes, Councilor Wilt – Yes, Councilor Zuschlag – Yes, Mayor Carr-Fisher - Yes. Motion carried 7-0. 11. Council Comments Councilor Butcher invited the community to attend the Greenville High School Theater Club presentation next week. Councilor Bromley thanked everyone for coming and welcomed Ms. Knauf. As to the Railroad museum, to hear individuals criticize us trying to add to the museum with grants is silly. Can you imagine that going away. Keep them around. The train is a big draw here. Councilor Zuschlag thinks expanding the Railroad Museum is good but is concerned about the tracks separating the two units. Councilor Shipley expressed appreciation to the Street Department for their remarkable job in the last couple weeks and to the Police and Fire Department for service. Councilor Wilt thanked everyone for participating in the public hearing tonight. He said we are just applying for the grant right now to see if we can get railroad depot building because Senator Brooks, Representative Wentling and Congressman Kelly suggested this avenue. Councilor Stephens is excited to see Ms. Knauf serve as a Junior Councilor. 12. Junior Councilor Comments – Ms. Knauf is appreciative of this opportunity. 13. Mayor Comments – We are just in the application stage of the grant, it is early and we do not know what this will entail. We don’t even know if we will do this project or not. Yes, they do not want to sell the property, it will be a lease and there needs to be a fence barrier at the tracks. We are going to evaluate what we can do with the building. We are not sure of a lot of things, but this is important to the town. People want to get something back; we are not spending your money yet. Stay tuned. 14. Borough Manager Comments –. Thanked Ms. Knauf for her interest and looks forward to hearing her input. 15. Adjournment having no other business, Motion by Councilor Wilt, seconded by Councilor Bromley, to adjourn this session of Council at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Borough Manager Page 4 of 4