City Council

MINUTES OF THE BOROUGH OF MONTOURSVILLE September 11, 2023 The regular meeting of the Montoursville Borough Council held in the John Dorin Municipal Building was called to order by President Eric Greenway at 7:00 PM with the following answering roll call: Mark Tillson, Tina Kline, Misty Emick, Eric Greenway, Chris Lucas and Robert Brown. Absent – Mark Tillson The Pledge of Allegiance was observed. The August 7, 2023 minutes were approved on a motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mrs. Kline. The motion carried. VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR AGENDA ITEMS – Nothing at this time TREASURERS REPORT/BOROUGH BILLS – Motion by Mr. Lucas to approve August 2023 treasurer’s report, second by Mrs. Emick. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS – RESIGNATION ANNOUCEMENT – RECREATION BOARD MEMBER – MARIAN HARRIS – Motion by Mr. Lucas to accept and approve the resignation of Recreation Board member, Mrs. Marian Harris as pre- sented, second by Mrs. Kline. Council member, Mrs. Kline publicly thanked Mrs. Harris for her many years of service to the Borough. The motion carried. 2024 POLICE AND NUU PENSION MMO – Council President, Mr. Greenway presented the annual 2024 Police and NUU Pension MMO for review. Motion by Mr. Greenway to approve the 2024 Police and NUU Pension MMO as presented; second by Mrs. Emick. The motion carried. DONATION – MAHS STUDENTS – ANNA BAYLOR, MARY KEETH & HOLDEN FLEMING- AED & SECURED HEATED CABINET – Council President presented the donation application for review. Willing Hand Hose Co. #1, Deputy Fire Chief, Jeff Hutchins presented the donation request of an AED in a secure/heated cabinet to be installed on Indian Park’s Pavilion #2 on behalf of the Montoursville Area High School Students Anna Baylor, Mary Keeth & Holden Fleming. He explained the students were selected to attend the Penn College of Technology Youth Leadership program. The students designed and presented a project regarding social change. Their project was one of three selected by Penn College of Technology and will receive a grant in the amount of $525.00 toward their project. He shared that the students will work to fund raise and secure the additional funding needed. In the interim, the Willing Hand Hose Co. #1 has agreed to assist and fund the project to keep it moving. He shared moving forward Willing Hand Hose Co. #1 has agreed to monitor expiration dates and the annual maintenance of the AED. Council member, Mrs. Emick gave accolades to the involved students as she has worked with them in the high school, noting that they are wonderful students and did a great job on this project. Council members agreed with Council member, Mrs. Emick and thanked the students for their generous donation. Motion by Mrs. Emick to accept and approve the donation application from the Montoursville Area High School Students, Anna Baylor, Mary Keeth and Holden Fleming for an AED and secure/heated cabinet to be installed at Pavilion #2 in Indian Park, second by Mrs. Kline. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING – Central Keystone COG Reports August 2023 RECREATION – Council Vice President, Mr. Lucas reviewed and explained Event permit 2023-23. Motion by Mr. Lucas to approve Event Permit 2023-23 as presented, second by Mr. Brown. The motion carried. Council member, Mrs. Emick shared some Events including the upcoming Kiwanis Annual Fall Festival taking place in Indian Park the weekend of September 22nd and the upcoming Pumpkin Decorating contest. She noted the Recreation Board 2023 summer events were well attended. Page 2 September 11, 2023 STREETS/WATER – Street & Water Project Coordinator, Mr. Hoffman shared his report, which includes the installation of the donated bench swing in Indian Park and the anticipated leaf collection season. He noted the site preparation for the installation of the new playground equipment, anticipated to be installed in November, will start at the beginning of October. POLICE CHIEF – Chief Gyurina reviewed the August 2023 police report. He noted two particular incidents; one involving illegal alien’s regarding a theft at Wal-Mart and deportation by ICE and another arrest concerning a waterfowl attack that occurred in Indian park. COUNCIL PERSONS – Nothing at this time. SOLICITOR – Nothing at this time. COUNCIL PRESIDENT – Nothing at this time. PENDING MATTERS – Nothing at this time. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – The next Council meeting will be held Monday, October 2, 2023. Halloween will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2022 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Council President, Mr. Greenway announced an executive session will be held immediately following this meeting to discuss legal/personnel matters and Council will not be reconvening. VISITOR AND PUBLIC COMMENTS – Nothing at this time. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM on a motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Greenway. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Ginny Gardner, Borough Secretary