Work Session of Council

Town of Greenville Work Session Minutes 9/4/24 www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Paul Hamill, 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 Jean Carr-Fisher, 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 - Excused Also present: Katherine Kerr Lucas Wentling Joel Rinella – audio recording Patrick Eaton Becky Savchuk Staff: Media: Amy Hollowell, Administrative Assistant Caleb Stright, The Record-Argus – audio recording Rosalynn Reagle, Assistant Town Manager Dave Hetrick, Financial Assistant Matt Breedlove, Dir. of Community Development 3. Invocation: Councilor Linda Zuschlag Flag Salute led by Councilor Anne Butcher 4. Public Comments – (3-minute time limit) Residents: Ms. Becky Savchuk, 119 East Avenue, inquired about public comment policies, the sports complex bond, and several streets. Page 1 of 3 Town of Greenville Work Session Minutes 9/4/24 Mr. Joel Rinella, 424 South Main Street, questioned why the Unfinished Business section of the agendas has been empty the last several months. Non-Residents: None 5. Unfinished Business - None 6. New Business A. Council was advised of the need to adopt Resolution 2024-12, amending the Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township Joint Comprehensive Plan by adding the Economic Development Strategy Report and the Greenville Area Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. There were no deliberations. B. Council was advised of the need to adopt Resolution 2024-13, Citizen Participation and Language Access Plans. There were no deliberations. C. Council was advised of the need to adopt Resolution 2024-14, making application for the 2024 CDBG Program. There were no deliberations. D. Council was advised of the need to approve the 2025 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO’s) for the pension plans. There were no deliberations. E. Council was advised of the recommendation from the personnel committee to accept the resignation of Donald Polley, Jr. as a full-time Public Works Laborer. Councilor Butcher asked how long he worked. F. Council was advised of the recommendation from the personnel committee to promote Nicholas Show from part-time to full-time Public Works Laborer. Councilor Butcher asked if he was interested in full-time work and if we would be replacing the part-time position. 7. Public Comments – Mr. Joel Rinella, 242 South Main Street, commented on items A, B, and C stating the public should know what is being discussed. He also felt item A is not actionable. He also stated 81 North Main Street should be renovated for the town offices. 8. Council Comments Councilor Bromley thanked everyone for coming. Councilor Shipley responded to the public comments about Item A, stating the motion is to add studies that have been conducted to the Joint Comprehensive Plan. There is no big secret. Councilor Carr-Fisher provided an update on Central Park’s landscaping and thanked those who submitted petitions to run for the Home Rule Review Board. She thanked Mr. Richard Williams for the investment in his property and the town’s first responders who came to assist her family with a medical emergency stating, they are worth everything we do for them, and we need to say thank you more often! Councilor Zuschlag echoed Councilor Carr-Fisher’s comments on our first responders. 9. Mayor's Comments – None. Page 2 of 3 Town of Greenville Work Session Minutes 9/4/24 10. Town Manager's Comments – None 11. Adjournment – This session of council adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jasson W. Urey Town Manager/Secretary Page 3 of 3