Special Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 10.27.08 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 27, 2008 1. Call to Order Council President Longiotti called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. 2. Roll Call: Pete Longiotti, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Vice President David P. Henderson, Councilor Henry M. Mueller, Councilor Alfred L. Peden, Councilor Brian W. Shipley, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Councilor Richard H. Miller, Mayor Also present: Ryan T. Eggleston, Borough Manager Media: Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, Act 47 Coordinator Monica Pryts, Herald Tracey Vale, Borough Treasurer Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Nancy Little, Borough Secretary Natalie Kennedy, Record-Argus Anthony D’Alfonso Paul Mealy Tom D’Alfonso Diana Miller Joseph Gula Don Shaw Dot Lewis John C. Wilson John McDonald Kate Yasgur 3. Presentation of a draft of the 2009 proposed budget Mr. Eggleston gave a thorough line by line presentation of the proposed 2009 borough revenue and expenditures. On file. A deficit of approximately $159,866 was revealed on the draft budget. 4. Council discussion and comments The Finance Committee recommends a modest increase of Earned Income Taxes; non- resident portion would be raised from 1.34% to 1.5% and resident’s portion would be raised from 1.6% to 1.7%. For example, a worker earning $10 per hour would pay an additional $21 per year in Earned Income Taxes. If the tax increase is enacted the budget deficit would be approximately $15,000. 5. Public comments Mr. Wilson inquired about the Eagle Street project. Because the project is funded by a grant this item will not appear in the 2009 general fund budget. Mr. Eggleston reports the project is ongoing and currently being reviewed by the Mercer County Regional Planning office. Page 1 of 2 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 10.27.08 Mr. McDonald inquired about the funding for code office salaries and expenditures using CDBG grant monies. Mr. Eggleston responded that salaries and expenditures fall within federal guidelines. Mrs. Yasgur inquired about the public works department sharing quarters with the Fire Department. Councilor Urey responded that this option was rejected as there is no room for the public works equipment, currently sitting outside. The monies allocated for the new public works garage is in a capital fund now and cannot be used for the general fund deficit. 6. Adjournment Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to adjourn the meeting at 8:36pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Ryan T. Eggleston Borough Manager Page 2 of 2