City Council

December 12, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, December 12, 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 Hubbs Linda L. Bellile - Absent Darlene Eager Mary Ann Gerber Maggie Weidinger Phillis Giberson OTHERS PRESENT Rob Moyer – Borough Andrea Pfortsch, 181 Elizabeth Street, Millersville Steve Giberson, 332 Manor Ave., Millersville Kyle Miller, Borough Dorothy Imel, 1902 Blue Ridge Dr, Lancaster Jim Hocker, Derck & Edson, Millersville University John Michener, 50 W. Charlotte St, Millersville John Michener, 50 W. Charlotte St, Millersville Victor DeSantis, Millersville University Patrick Giberson, Bainbridge, Millersville Mike Kaufhold, 122 Kready Avenue, Millersville Richard Frantz, 55 N. Duke Street, Millersville Les McMullen – Borough MINUTES Ms. Hauck made a motion to accept the April 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, and November 14, 2023 council meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Hubbs. Ms. Weidinger abstained September 26, 2023. Minutes were approved. EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR AICHELE Recognition was given to Sue Kornfeld for one year of service and Cody Mason in the street department for one year of service. Recognition was given to Officer Michener for one year on the police department. Recognition was given to Mr. Pilsner for 15 years of service as a crossing guard. Recognition was given to Officer Shaffer for 25 years of service. Recognition  December 12, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES was given to Les McMullen for 35 years. Recognition was given to Lisa Gochnauer for 35 years of service. Recognition was also given to Borough Council Members who are completing their terms in office: Phyllis Giberson, Maggie Weidinger, and Lauren Hauck. Introductions were made regarding the new officers that will be joining the Borough after Graduation. NEW BUSINESS REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS No Report PLANNING COMMISSION No Report CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION No Report. PARKS COMMISSION No Report. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE A motion was made to approve the October and November 2023 financials. A motion to approve was made by Ms. Weidinger, seconded by Ms. Giberson. Approved by all. A motion was made to adopt the 2024 budget by Ms. Weidinger, seconded by Ms. Giberson. Approved by all. A motion was made by Ms. Weidinger to levy taxes for 2024 at the same millage rate, seconded by Ms. Giberson. Approved by all. PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Council considered conditional approval of Lombardo Land Development plan. Mr. Hocker from Derck & Edson explained the renovations that would be made to the Brooks Hall  December 12, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES building and area. A motion was made by Ms. Hauck to approve and seconded by Mr. Hubbs. Approved by all. PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ms. Gerber made a motion to approve the Healthcare Premium Adjustment to allow Uniform and Non-Uniform employees to retain the current healthcare plan and related coverage currently in effect by paying the additional 4.1% increase for the 2024 calendar year. It was seconded by Ms. Weidinger, and approved by all. MAYORS REPORT Police Chief gave his report for the month. There were 365 calls for service, in which 15 were for ordinance complaints, five were for disorderly conduct, one was for open alcohol, and nine were for curfew. One disruptive conduct report was issued. 22 criminal arrests were made, in which 11 of those were adult and 11 were juvenile. The part one offenses were 3 for the month and the department cleared three for a 100% clearance rate on part one. The part two offenses were 45 for the month and the department cleared 42 for a 93% clearance rate for the month. Total traffic violations were 23 in which five of those were for speeding and 18 were other. The department saw 11 vehicle accidents. 126 parking tickets were issued and the department patrolled just under 3,000 miles. There was one new serious case picked up for detective investigations and one fraud case. The Chief did 12 hours on the street, and Lieutenant Scott worked 20 hours. MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT Dr. DeSantis with Millersville University mentioned that through the redevelopment of Brooks Hall, they are bringing back a building that was part of the University’s history. Many alumni learned to swim in the basement of the building. It is a chance to bring back Brooks Hall with the new renovation plans. A thank you was given to those who attended the Sounds of the Season event in which over $70,000.00 was raised for scholarships for the music students. December 1, 2023 was a Santa event at Millersville University. MU served over 215 children and about 650 people over all that evening. There will be a spring event in the park in 2024. Graduation was also held with around 400 hundred undergrads, 40 or so master students and three doctoral students. Graduations will now be held indoors from this point on due to weather. It was also reported that tuition rates will be lowered. PENN MANOR REPORT None PRESIDENTS REPORT Approval was asked to approve Mrs. Petermann’s rental refund. It was approved for one time. No further refunds in the future. Ms. Hauck made a motion to approve the refund. It was  December 12, 2023 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES seconded by Mr. Hubbs. Roll call was taken: Ms. Weidinger-No. Ms. Gerber-No. Mr. Hubbs- Yes. Mr. Eager-Yes. Ms. Giberson-Yes. Ms. Hauck also thanked everyone for their help and work during her time as President here at the Borough. BOROUGH MANGER REPORT Mr. Boxleitner reported on the upcoming council reorganization 2024 meeting dates. Ms. Gerber made a motion to accept the dates and approve them for advertising. It was seconded by Mr. Hubbs. Approved by all. It was also mentioned that there will be a Borough luncheon on December 20, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM for council and staff. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.