City Council

November 6, 2024, Council Meeting Jonestown Borough Council held meeting on the above date, beginning at 6:30 p.m., President Tom Keefer presiding. Council members attended: Rick Kline, Justin Shuey, Donnette Quairoli & Jay Young. Also attending: Mayor Joe Quairoli, Attorney Nichole Eisenhart, Engineer; Stacy Longnecker and Secretary/Treasurer; Mariah Mauser APPROVAL - MINUTES/TREASURER’S REPORT - A motion made by Justin Shuey, seconded by Donnette Quairoli, to approve October 1, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried. A motion made by Rick Kline , seconded by Donnette Quairoli, to approve Treasurer’s Report, as presented to council, month ending October 31, 2024. Motion carried. SPECIAL GUESTS – Audrey Shutter with Friends of Jonestown PUBLIC COMMENT – No Report. MAINTENANCE – Jay presented that borough maintenance crew got all the snowflakes hung up in town. In addition, one of the borough garage doors broke and Cornwall Door was in to fix it. We will be getting a bill shortly. BOROUGH ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE – Stacy Longnecker TASA Grant – The LHAI team is working on the final designs of the curb ramps and will be meeting with PennDOT officials to review the construction plans. DCNR Grant – Park – Construction is complete. Application for payment no. 3- Final should be paid upon completion of the finished grading and re-seeding. John Poff has reached out to Columbia Excavating, the site contractor, to perform touch up grading and re-seeding along the exterior of the perimeter timbers. Curb Permit- 201 W. Chestnut Street LHAI personnel have Reviewed and approved a curb cut permit for 201 W Chestnut St. MAYOR – Joe Quairoli – Cleona PD requested a shared Parking ticket with other municipalities. A motion made by Tom Keefer, seconded by Rick Kline, to approve Cleona Borough PD to purchase combined parking tickets to not exceed $592.35 paid from the General Fund. Motion carried. SOLICITOR –Nichole Eisenhart with Barley Snyder Attorneys at Law – A motion made by Rick Kline, seconded by Justin Shuey, to approve Resolution 2024-08 to keep Tax Milage @1.8. Motion carried. SECRETARY – Mariah Mauser. – No Report. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS – No Report. GRANTS –Jeff Schott, Madisyn Breiner &Justin Shuey – Tom Keefer discussed the section 902 recycling grant that we got rewarded to purchase the leaf vac. PARK & RECREATION – Madisyn Breiner & Jay Young – A motion made by Rick Kline, seconded by Donnette Quairoli , to approve final payment for Lyons Recreation for the playground relocation project not to exceed $7520.23 from the Park & Rec Fund. Motion carried. PERSONNEL – Mayor Quairoli, Justin Shuey & Madisyn Breiner – No Reports This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  November 6, 2024, Council Meeting COST REDUCTION AND FINANCES – Rick Kline, Donnette Quairoli & Tom Keefer – – A motion made by Rick Kline, seconded by Justin Shuey , to approve the second reading of the 2025 Budget. Motion carried. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE – Jeff Schott & Mayor Quairoli – A motion made by Rick Kline, seconded by Donnette Quairoli, to approve Rental Ordinance 2024-02. Motion carried. A motion made by Donnette Quairoli, seconded by Rick Kline , to approve resolution 2024-07 for Rental Ordinance fees. Motion carried. CODES & CODE ENFORCEMENT – Mayor Quairoli, Tom Keefer & Jay Young – Mariah opened discussion on 112 Twin creeks drive regarding the property at 112 Twin creeks drive. Property Owner still is not complying after numerous attempts & Conversations with DCCS. A motion made by Donnette Quairoli, seconded by Justin Shuey, to approve Colleen Gallo to file further action on the property at 112 Twin Creeks Drive. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS – A motion made by Rick Kline, seconded by Donnette Quairoli, to approve Participating in the HLRA tree recycling Program. Motion carried. Borough council has decided to discuss 2025 Matthews public library donation at January Council meeting. A motion made by Tom Keefer, Second by Jay Young to Appoint Oriana Spittler to Zoning hearing Board. Motion carried. A motion made by Tom Keefer, Second by Jay Young to Appoint Ryan Longenecker as alternate for zoning hearing board. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS- No Report Council adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mariah Mauser, Secretary/Treasurer This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.