City Council

April 11, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in the Millersville Borough Public Meeting Room located at 100 Municipal Drive, Millersville, Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Council President Lauren Hauck, followed by a pledge to the flag as well as an observed moment of silence. COUNCIL MEMBERS Lauren E. Hauck David T. Aichele, Mayor Christopher Hubb Linda L. Bellile Darlene Eager Mary Ann Gerber Maggie Weidinger Phillis Giberson OTHERS PRESENT Greg Sahd, Millersville Borough Manager Sue Kornfeld, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Dottie and Ed Young, Millersville Borough Police Department Sam Bigler, 17 Wabank St., Millersville Andy Boxleitner, Millersville Borough Streets Supervisor Andrea Pfortsch, Millersville Borough Police Departement Richard Frantz, 55 N. Duke St., Millersville Jeff Rambish, 2102 Millersville Pike, Millersville Betxy Shank, 127 Landis Ave, Millersville David Sykes, 344 Valley Rd, Millersville Dorothy Imel, 1902 Blue Ridge Dr, Lancaster CITIZENS’ REQUESTS OR CONCERNS None NEW BUSINESS Ms. Gerber made a motion to approve the ordinance about to be advertised to amend chapter 76 for the Police Pension plan. Ms. Giberson seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. President Hauck said that now that it was official, they had already voted to approve Lieutenant Margevich as Chief of police and could sign the contract. Lieutenant Margevich signed the contract and was then sworn in as Millersville Borough Chief by Mayor Aichele. President Hauck said there had been a request for an extension of Crossgates Phase II through July 25, 2023. Ms. Bellile made a motion to accept the request and Ms. Gerber seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS PLANNING COMMISSION 1 of 4  April 11, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES President Hauck stated that the final plan for 36-38 Manor Avenue was approved. No action was needed at this time. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION None REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE None PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ms. Bellile said that tomorrow they would begin the preparation for paving at Lafayette Place. Andy Boxleitner, Streets Supervisor, said that the developer would be doing prep work that week and scheduled the paving for the following Monday. Ms. Bellile said that Rob Moyer, with Commonwealth Code, continues to be busy with codes and zoning. 7 permits had been issued and 22 rental leases. PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE None MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Aichele discussed the idea of body cameras for the Police Department. He stated that 96% of Lancaster County police stations had them, while currently Millersville and Millersville University did not. Both Millersville and the University were currently working together to obtain a grant to obtain the cameras. Chief Margevich said that 70% of police stations across the nation had these cameras. He stated that it was a good practice to have. Ms. Bellile made a motion for Mr. Sahd to work together with Chief Margevich to pursue the grant by writing a letter of intent. Ms. Giberson seconded the motion. It was approved with a unanimous vote. . MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT Dr. Victor DeSantis gave an update of what the banner project would look like. He shared pictures of updated photos that would be displayed on banners throughout Millersville. They were hoping to have the banners up by mid-summer so new and returning students would have a welcoming atmosphere. Today on campus was a Made in Millersville event. 170 students attended in the student memorial center. The event was for students who do research in the laboratories and other settings to present their research. 100 people from around the community were judges for the event. He stated that a couple of students were taking their research projects to an event at the Capital called “Posters on the Hill.” 7 students were invited to come out to the 2 of 4  April 11, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES state capital for the event. There were also poetry readings and other types of presentations during this event. They were in the final stages of rolling out a program with Penn Manor High School next year. Students in their junior year would be able to take a prescribed course of study. Students could take 3 courses in their junior year and 3 courses in their senior year, all in Business Administration. That would enable students to have 18 course credits in their major prior to graduating. PENN MANOR REPORT None PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Hauck stated that Mr. Sahd would be attending the Lancaster County Borough Association’s dinner event on April 26th. She also mentioned that there was an invite for a LCSWMA meeting for public officials on April 27th. She asked if anyone on council would be interested in attending. Ms. Gerber recommended asking Sue McCullough, Borough Receptionist, as she handled organizing trash services in the borough. The LIMC breakfast meeting would be hosted by Millersville on April 12, the day after this borough meeting. BOROUGH MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Sahd discussed how some computers in the Borough had recently been hacked. Sidium Solutions, our IT service provider, recommended using an MFA (multi factor authentication). Ms. Kornfeld explained how the service might work for anyone who utilized Borough emails. Mr. Sahd discussed whether we should review our emergency alert phone services, as we paid close to $2,500 and it had not been used in over a year. Council discussed and preferred that they keep this service in place in case of emergency. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT President Hauck made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Gerber seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. 3 of 4  April 11, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Greg Sahd Borough Secretary GAS/slk 4 of 4