Work Session of Council

Town of Greenville Work Session Minutes 6/5/24 www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Jean Carr, Deputy Mayor If you are a visitor to council, we ask you to please sign in at the door and turn off all cellular telephones. The public was reminded that they may be audio or video recorded during the meeting. 2. Roll Call: Paul Hamill, Mayor - Excused Jean Carr, Deputy Mayor Chad Bromley, Councilor Anne Butcher, Councilor Evan Hereford, Councilor - Excused Brian Shipley, Councilor Linda Zuschlag, Councilor Jasson W. Urey, Town Manager Solicitor, Douglas, Joseph & Olson – via Teams Also present: Frank Vanderslice Becky Savchuk Carol Saal Joel Rinella – audio recording Amber Kerins Jennifer Alexander Bill Rust Ellen Pardee Staff: Media: Amy Hollowell, Administrative Assistant Caleb Stright, The Record-Argus – audio recording Dave Hetrick, Financial Assistant Matt Breedlove, Code Officer Rosalynn Reagle, Assistant Town Manager 3. Invocation: Linda Zuschlag, Councilor Flag Salute led by Councilor Shipley 4. Public Comments – (3-minute time limit) Residents: Becky Savchuk, 119 East Avenue, commented on street conditions in the town. Page 1 of 3 Town of Greenville Work Session Minutes 6/5/24 Joel Rinella, 424 South Main Street, read a prepared statement asking why the Trinity property is being purchased by the town and the expenses coming with it. Pat Eaton, 207 Clinton Street, asked about the condition of the ground at the Trinity property and commented on the condition of town-owned properties. Non-Residents: None 5. Unfinished Business A. Council was advised of the need to adopt Ordinance 1644, authorizing debt to be incurred by way of a General Obligation Note in the amount not to exceed $797,674.00 through PENNVEST for the N. Third Street Storm Sewer Project. There were no deliberations. 7. New Business A. Council was advised of the need to appoint __________to the Horizon Hospital System Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2029. There were no deliberations. • Mario Marini B. Council was advised of the need to appoint __________ to the Greenville Sanitary Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2029. There were no deliberations. • Robin Douglas C. Council was advised of the need to appoint __________ to the Greenville Sanitary Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2028. There were no deliberations. D. Council was advised of the need to appoint ___________ to the Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone with a term ending June 30, 2024. There were no deliberations. • Brent Ward E. Council was advised of the Budget & Finance Committee’s recommendation to pay the invoice to Penn-Northwest Development Corporation for the balance of the Main Street Landscaping Project, which is $13,406.00. There were no deliberations. F. Council was advised of the Personnel Committee’s recommendation to hire Robert Baker as seasonal help maintaining the Trinity property at an hourly rate of $15.00/hour. There were no deliberations. G. Council was advised of the Personnel Committee’s recommendation to hire Hunter Baker as seasonal help maintaining the Trinity property at an hourly rate of $15.00/hour. There were no deliberations. H. Council was advised of the Strategic Management Committee’s recommendation to appoint Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, PhD, as the lead consultant to assist with implementing the STMP grant initiatives. There were no deliberations. I. Council was advised of the Redevelopment Authorities (RDA) request that the council concur with their selection to use Stromberg, Garrigan, and Associates (SGA) as the consultant for RDA planning services. There were no deliberations. Page 2 of 3 Town of Greenville Work Session Minutes 6/5/24 8. Public Comments Becky Savchuk, 119 East Avenue, Item D – asked what the SVEZ is. Patrick Eaton, 207 Clinton Street, Item F – asked for clarification on Mr. Baker's role at Trinity. 9. Council Comments Councilor Shipley stated that the Trinity purchase has been decades in the making. Everyone complains about the “hole in the middle of town.” There is really no incentive for Trinity to do anything, but with the town purchasing the property, we are in control and will get things in motion with the help of RDA, Penn-Northwest, and Greenville Area Economic Development. Councilor Butcher agreed with Councilor Shipley that this is the slow part of getting there. Councilor Carr said this is what is needed to get done. It cannot be done overnight. There are many people working diligently to get there. 10. Mayor's Comments – He was not present. 11. Town Manager's Comments – Mr. Urey updated council of the classes he attended at PSBA and noted quorum attendance is only counted for the members sitting in the meeting, not attending virtually. He also reminded everyone studies, such as the traffic study, are costly, but needed when it comes to applying for federal funding. 12. Adjournment – This session of council adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Town Manager/Secretary Page 3 of 3