City Council

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 7, 2024 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Litigation 7:00 p.m. 2. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 7:30 P.M. End 9:00 P.M. 3. ROLL CALL: John Stratz, President Staff: Barbara Heffelfinger, VP Solicitor, Barbara Kirk Mark Moffa Chief, Sean Perry Bud Murphy Manager, Geoff Thompson Bob Winkler Secretary, Marie Serota Gary Nickerson Robin Valentis Tom Sodano, Mayor 4. COUNCIL OR BOROUGH ANNOUNCEMENTS  Borough meetings are recorded for the purpose of preparing the minutes.  All comments must be made at the microphone and be kept at three minutes 5. CONSENT ITEMS  Minutes of the September 16, 2024 Workshop Meeting  Reading and Approval of Bills 6. REPORTS a. President’s Report b. Borough Manager’s Report c. Mayor’s Report d. Police Chief’s Report e. Solicitor’s Report f. Engineer’s Report 7. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of a motion to ratify approval of the following mid-cycle invoices: Bucks County Law Library invoice dated 9/5/2024 in the amount of $10.00 to register Ordinance #2024-3 adopting the residential rental inspection program Cleanway Property Management, Inc. Invoice #1911 in the amount of $400.00 for police station cleaning Comcast invoice dated 8/26/2024 in the amount of $196.78 for internet & voice services at 300 Bellevue Avenue Comcast invoice dated 8/26/2024 in the amount of $218.88 for internet & voice services at 37 W. Woodland Avenue Leck Waste Services Invoice #491695 in the amount of $22,218.000 for September trash removal The Hartford Invoice #357526075821 in the amount of $857.76 for life insurance . Locality Media, Inc. Invoice #2519 in the amount of $4,650.00 for occupancy, inspections, and invoicing software and online training package CDW Government Invoice #1CFN3L3 in the amount of $6,930.00 tough book, keyboard, and docking station for new police vehicle Comcast invoice dated 9/2/2024 in the amount of $605.78 for internet at 790 Neshaminy Street (2 months) 1 of 3  Gettysburg Benefit Administration invoice dated 8/30/2024 in the amount of $358.26 for dental insurance premium installment Office of Labor & Industry invoice dated 8/30/2024 in the amount of $1,953.00 for fire department workers’ compensation insurance installment PECO invoice dated 9/6/2024 in the amount of $41.04 for 790 Neshaminy St. outdoor lighting Ready Refresh Invoice #14H0431953892 in the amount of $46.98 for cooler rent Comcast Invoice #216993436 in the amount of $381.75 for business voice edge service Selective Insurance Co. of America invoice dated 9/11/2024 in the amount of $5,613.00 for workers’ compensation and commercial package insurance installment PECO invoice dated 9/16/24 in the amount of $1,430.02 for streetlights’ electric Keystone Health Plan East Invoice #240906210262 in the amount of $10,434.34 for medical insurance installment De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc. Invoice #5885239540 in the amount of $108.00for copier lease payment Langhorne Postmaster invoice dated 10/1/2024 in the amount of $251.00 for quarterly S/R billing postage Consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 2024-3 establishing a residential housing registration and inspection program, to establish administrative procedures for registration and inspections to establish fees and penalties for non-compliance, and to establish an effective date. Consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance #2024-4 amending Chapter 405 – “Zoning, “ Article II- “Definitions,” Section 5 – “Terms defined,” Article V – “Dimensional and Supplemental Requirements,” Section 22 – “Traffic Visibility Regulations,” Section 23 – “Front Yard Regulations,” “Section 28-“Recreation Space and Swimming Pools’ and Section 28.1 – “Fences,” and establishing a new Section 22.1 – “Street Classifications” to revise and clarify the applicable requirements for fences, pool fences, and decorative water feature fences in the Borough of Penndel. Consideration of a motion to approve Payment #1 in the amount of $16,866.00 to LB Construction Enterprises, Inc. for work completed to date on the Ball Court Improvements Project as recommended by borough engineer. Consideration of a motion to approve the closing of Woodland Avenue between Fairview Avenue and Highland Avenue on October 26, 2024 between 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as requested by Carolyn Rutter. Consideration of a motion to accept the resignation of patrolman Liam Krimmel Effective 10/19/2024. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT (3-minute time limit) 9. COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE HEARD 10. ADJOURN October Meeting: October 21, 2024 2 of 3 Date: October 7, 2024 VOUCHER Please pay the following bills for the month of September 2024: General Fund $65,340.34 Fire Tax Fund $ 31.68 Refuse Fund $22,603.57 Sewer Fund $57,704.39 Capital Reserve Fund $ 4,304.50 Liquid Fuel Fund $ 657.08 Escrow Fund $ 1,297.00 Payroll Fund $ 1,274.76 Payroll General Fund $36,927.90 Sewer Fund $ 3,340.28 Total $40,268.18 Escrow Fund Bills Schoolhouse Court: Hill Wallack $1,240.00 Value Engineering $ 57.00 ___________________________ _____________________________ John Stratz, Council President Marie Serota, Secretary/Treasurer V1:10/4/24, 2:00 p.m. 3 of 3