City Council

THE MOUNT WOLF BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2024 The Mount Wolf Borough conducted a meeting on Tuesday October 8, 2024. The meeting was called to order by President Darryl Main at 7pm. ATTENDANCE: The following Council Members were present: Pat Poet, Josh Parish, President Darryl Main, Vice President Dennis Naylor, Michael Barlett, Brian McKenna and Dan Schleig (arrived at 7:06 pm) Officials: Mayor Maureen Starner, Attorney: Devon Myers, Treasurer: Jennifer Reiner, Secretary: Bonnie Bentzel ABSENT: Engineer: Chris Owens APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA: A motion was made by: Pat Poet and seconded by: Michael Barlett to approve minutes from Council meeting and Committee meeting. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion was made by: Josh Parish and seconded by: Pat Poet to approve the agenda. The motion was passed unanimously. VISITORS: Edward Ritter, York Charles Stambaugh, Resident PUBLIC COMMENTS: Charles Stambaugh reported that the Library at York Haven had over 80 people visit the library and history museum. Charles Stambaugh reported that Mount Wolf will be the next Borough presented for the month of November. Charles Stambaugh requested items from the Borough to display for the month of November. A motion was made by: Michael Barlett and seconded by: Josh Parish to allow items to from the Borough to be displayed at the York Haven Library and history museum for the month of November. The motion was passed unanimously. ENGINEER’S REPORT: No Report SOLICITOR’S REPORT: Attorney Devon Myers reported that she sent her red line version of the contract with various changes/suggestions which just includes the building code official administration services and then the uniform construction code plan. Devon Myers report that Barry Isett and Company has not reviewed the changes at this time. Devon Myers did inform Barry Isett and Company that they will need to supply insurance and Devon Myers stated that she did inform Barry Isett and Company that Council will be reviewing insurance requirements and Devon Myers added it into the identification critical. Devon Myers stated that those are her changes and if Council would accept them, she can send it to Barry Isett and Company for review, as long as Council can approve it tonight. Darryl Main stated as long as they approve the changes Council can make it contingent with final approval. Devon Myers stated if Barry Isett and Company would come back with any reasonable changes, she could agree to the changes. Darryl Main asked Council if anyone would object to this request. A motion was made by: Michael Barlett and seconded by Dan Schleig to allow Devon Myers to send the new contact to Barry Isett and fee schedule and giving Devon Myers permission along to approve any new changes to the contract and resolution making Barry Isett and Company the new Building Code Inspectors for Mount Wolf Borough starting January 1, 2025. The motion was passed unanimously. Devon Myers stated that the Authorization of Emergency Declaration that was passed the during the committee meeting needs to be reauthorize it is because it was advertise at a nonvoting meeting. Devon Myers stated that Council will need to go back and reauthorize the declaration to declare the state of emergency and if so, there will be a motion needed to end the Declaration. A motion was made by: Pat Poet and seconded by: Josh Parish to reauthorize the resolution for the emergency declaration. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion was made by: Josh Parish and seconded by Dennis Naylor to end the Declaration. The motion was passed unanimously. ZONING OFFICER REPORT: Chris McDermott sent the zoning report for September. Bonnie Bentzel sent report to Jay King at York County Assessment Office. Melissa Miller, resident at 107 North 3rd Street has applied for a zoning variance hearing. Bonnie Bentzel sent out dates to members of the Zoning Hearing Board. TREASURER’S REPORT: Payment of Bills ~ Report of Finances ~ Receipt of Payments A motion was made by: Josh Parish and seconded by: Michael Barlett to approve the Payment of Bills, Report of Finances and Receipt of Payments. The motion was passed unanimously. Darryl Main reported that both Jennifer Reiner and Bonnie Bentzel are now notaries. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Starner reported that Barbara Altland requested to have a craft show at her house on November 2nd, 2024. Mayor Starner reported that she has been on speaking terms with the supervisor at Rogele. They are keeping Mayor Starner updated with all upcoming road closures and updates on the street projects. Mayor Starner reported that she did speak with Jennifer Reiner and Bonnie Bentzel. She wanted to make sure that everyone is on the same page and if there are any issues or questions, they can come to her with any and all concerns they have, and she will go to them with any concerns that the Council may have. STREETS REPORT: Dennis Naylor reported that Rogele has 6 projects in the Borough for this year. Dennis Naylor reported that he spoke with Deitz/Nauman. They stated that they are waiting for the poles to fasten the signs to. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT: Dan Schleig reported that the Borough got a quote to repair the fence at the ball field. A motion was made to authorize the quote from Security Fence Company to repair the fence not to exceed the amount of $8,500.00 by Josh Parish and seconded by Pat Poet. The motion was passed unanimously. Jennifer Reiner stated that she will send the bill to our insurance company. Darryl Main reported that Dave Heckert requested that the ball field is closed until the fence repaired. Borough Council agreed to put tape up around the fence, and the baseball teams can finish the season, but no playoffs can be played on the Wolves Baseball field this year. PROPERTY AND SERVICES REPORT: Brian McKenna reported he received the quote from Ferguson Waterworks from Ferguson Waterworks. Dennis Naylor stated that we should wait and put this in the budget for next year for purchase. BUDGET AND FINANCE REPORT: Jennifer Reiner stated that the Audit Paperwork requested by the Sewer Authority has been sent. HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT: Josh Parish reported that the number of units for the Police decreased. Josh Parish the borough is around 40 hours over for the year. Josh Parish reported that the Eagle Fire Company has been busy this month due to the fact that this is “Fire Prevention Week”. PERSONNEL REPORT: No Report PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Darryl Main reported that a non borough resident informed him that the North Star Roofing employee, who obtained a Peddler’s Permit from the borough, was being harassed. Darryl Main stated that we have not had any complaints from any residents within the Borough limits. OLD BUSINESS: Darryl Main reported that the Halloween Parade will be held on Sunday October 20th, 2024, at 1 pm. NEW BUSINESS: No Report A motion was made by Michael Barlett and seconded by Josh Parish to adjourn the meeting. The motion was passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at: 9:00 pm The next Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 22nd @ 7 pm The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday November 12th @ 7 pm