Special Session of Council

Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 09.28.11 BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Council President Shipley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Brian W. Shipley, Council President Pamela S. Auchter, Council Vice President Thomas D’Alfonso Jr., Councilor Theodore Jones, Councilor Pete Longiotti, Councilor Alfred L. Peden, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Councilor Peter A. Candela, Mayor James Douglas, Solicitor Also present: Staff: Frank Vanderslice, Tax Collector Steve Thompson, Fire Chief Mary Jane Hirt, ACT 47 Tracey Vale, Treasurer Scott Graubard, Public Services Director Anthony D’Alfonso Don Patterson, Code Officer Lucia D’Alfonso Nancy Little, Borough Secretary Media: Caleb Stright, Record-Argus Tom Davidson, Herald 3. ACT 47 Recovery Plan Public Hearing A. Dr. Hirt reviewed the thirteen fire study amendments for incorporation into the Recovery Plan. B. Public comments – none. 4. ACT 47 Budget Hearing A. Mrs. Vale gave an excellent presentation of the initial draft of the proposed 2012 budget. Wage freezes, as recommended in the ACT 47 recovery plan, have been incorporated; however the budget Revenues are $2,960,937 and Expenses are $3,022,822, with a deficit of $61,886. The Finance Committee has met and reviewed the budget, making several adjustments to reduce the deficit. 1 Borough of Greenville Council Minutes 09.28.11 Council President Shipley said the DCED requested an earlier date to file EIT tax rates, adding Dr. Hirt inquired and found there is some flexibility on the deadline. He added Mrs. Vale and the Finance Committee will use the additional time to balance the budget. Councilor Jones commented a proposed resolution to raise some permit fees will increase revenues. Councilor Longiotti asked when the last payment is due on the DCED loan. Council President Shipley replied 2013, and added the 2012 budget is formulated around the recovery plan, with no tax increase and no layoffs. Each department will be asked to control spending. B. Public comments – none. 5. Special Meeting A. Public comments relating to special meeting agenda items – none. B. Unfinished business 1. Motion by Councilor Longiotti, seconded by Councilor Jones, to adopt the fire study recommendations for incorporation into the ACT 47 Recovery Plan. Motion carried. 2. Motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Auchter, to accept the recommendation from the Civil Service Committee to update Civil Service Rules & Regulations for Police and Fire. Councilor Peden said the updates reflect some alignment of hiring and also veteran hiring is clarified. Motion carried. C. New Business 1. Motion by Councilor Jones, seconded by Councilor Urey, to accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to enact Resolution 2011-12 on procurement cards through PLGIT. Motion carried. 2. Motion by Councilor Peden, seconded by Councilor Urey, to enter into a Lease Agreement with UPMC for parking in the Penn Lot. Council President Shipley stated the solicitor has reviewed the document and finds it favorable. Motion carried. D. Other Business – none. 6. Adjournment to Executive Session Having no other business before council, motion by Councilor Urey, seconded by Councilor Peden, to adjourn the meeting at 6:31p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Vale Interim Borough Secretary 2