City Council

November 13, 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: Tina Kline, Misty Emick, Eric Greenway, Chris Lucas, Robert Brown. Absent – Mark Tillson The Pledge of Allegiance was observed. The October 2, 2023 minutes were approved on a motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mrs. Emick. The motion carried. VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR AGENDA ITEMS – Nothing at is time TREASURERS REPORT/BOROUGH BILLS – Motion by Mr. Lucas to approve October 2023 treasurer’s report, second by Mr. Brown. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE 2024 BUDGET – Council President, Mr. Greenway presented a request to advertise 2024 Budget. Finance Committee Chairman, Mr. Robert Brown reviewed and explained the balanced 2024 Budget. He explained the proposed budgets; the General Fund $2,773,827.50, the Water Fund $916,200.00, and the Highway Aid Fund $192,105.00; all with no tax increase. He shared the budgets are available for inspection at the Borough office. Motion by Mr. Brown t to advertise the 2024 budget as presented; second by Mrs. Emick. Fire Chief, Scott Konkle requested a meeting to discuss future funding. The motion carried. ORDINANCE #494 – AMENDING CHAPTER 25 “PENSIONS”, ARTICLE I, BOROUGH OF MONTOURSVILLE POLICE PENSION PLAN, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT – Council President, Mr. Greenway presented Ordinance #494, amending Chapter 25” Pensions” for review. Motion by Council President Mr. Greenway to approve Ordinance # 494 as presented; second by Mr. Brown. The motion carried. PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE – LEVINE ENGINEERING – WATER SYSTEM – NEW FINISHED WATER RESERVOIR – Council President, Mr. Greenway presented the proposal for professional service for Levine Engineering for the Water System – New Finished Water Reservoir for review. Borough Water Engineer, Tom Levine/Levine Engineering explained the scope of work and the need to stay on schedule as per the grant requirements. Motion by Mr. Greenway to approve the proposal from Levine Engineering for Professional Service for the Water Systems New Finished Water Reservoir in the amount not to exceed $350,000.00, second by Mrs. Kline. Council member, Mrs. Emick questioned the cost of the overall project and where the additional funding would be attained. Council President, Mr. Greenway explained it had been discussed as part of the approved grant application and will be funded by a variety of ways; funding from the Water Capital Improvement fund, a water rate increase and/or loan. Council Vice President, Mr. Lucas questioned if there is a not to exceed figure on the proposal. Borough Water Engineer, Mr. Tom Levine shared that there is. A discussion ensued amongst council members regarding the proposal cost, project cost and rate increase. Council member, Mrs. Emick and Vice President, Mr. Lucas shared they did not feel they had enough information regarding the overall project to make this decision this evening. Council President, Mr. Greenway explained the project, noting the Street and Water Committee and Chairman, Mr. Tillson have been working on this with Borough Water Engineer, Mr. Levine for many months. Borough Water Engineer, Mr. Levine shared the current reservoir is in need of painting. Council member, Mr. Brown questioned how often does a reservoir need painted. Borough Water Engineer, Mr. Levine stated every 12 – 15 years a reservoir should be painted. At this time Council President, Mr. Greenway requested a vote. Council member, Mrs. Kline at this time requested a roll call vote. Page 2 November 13, 2023 Yeas Nays Tina Kline Misty Emick Eric Greenway Christopher Lucas Robert Brown The motion carried. AMENDMENT TO SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT – COUNTY OF LYCOMING & MONTOURSVILLE BOROUGH –GRANT—INDIAN PARK TIME EXTENSION – Council President, Mr. Greenway presented Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Lycoming & Montoursville Borough for the Indian Park grant for a time extension for review. Motion by Mrs. Emick to approve the Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Lycoming & Montoursville Borough requesting a time extension as presented; second by Mr. Greenway. The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE MOWING BID– Council President, Mr. Greenway presented a request to advertise the Mowing Bid for review. Motion by Mr. Greenway to approve the advertisement for the Mowing Bid as presented; second by Mr. Brown. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING – Central Keystone COG Reports 2023. RECREATION – Council member, Mrs. Emick shared the installation of the new playground equipment is underway with great anticipation. She also shared this year’s pumpkin decorating contest was a huge success. STREETS/WATER – Street and Water Project Coordinator, Mr. Hoffman shared the leaf collection is still ongoing, the playground installation is moving along. He also noted he is very pleased with the new part-time employee and would like him to become a full-time employee in the future. MAYOR – nothing at this time. POLICE CHIEF – Chief Gyurina reviewed the October 2023 police report. He also shared information regarding the stolen ambulance incident. COUNCIL PERSONS – Council member, Mr. Brown shared information regarding the annual lighting of Mayor Dorin’s Christmas Tree. It was noted that Mayor Dorin shared the lights were tentatively to being hung on Friday, November 17th by his volunteers. 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, December 4th, 2023. The brush recycling area will be closed December 1st, 2023 at 4:00PM.. Council President, Mr. Greenway announced an executive session will be held immediately following this meeting to discuss legal matters and Council will not be reconvening. Page 3 November 13, 2023 VISITOR AND PUBLIC COMMENTS – Fire Chief., Mr. Scott Konkle reported Willing Hand Hose responded to 68 calls. He also shared that they had secured a grant for the purchase of a utility vehicle and the Flight 800 memorial park leaves were collected. Resident, Mr. Bill Ruffing, 329 Arch St. thanked Council for all that they do; he also noted the abundance of bicycle thefts taking place and would like the community to be on the lookout. He also expressed his concern for pan handling taking place. Chief Gyurnia stated unfortunately there is not much that they can do to have them removed. Council member, Mrs. Emick questioned Mayor Bagwell if the Police Department would be doing a Holiday Lighting/Decoration contest. Mayor Bagwell shared they will be doing the contest again this year. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM on a motion by Mr. Greenway second by Mr. Brown. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Ginny Gardner, Borough Secretary