City Council

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 3, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 7:30 P.M. End 9:00 P.M. Moment of silence for Ward McMasters, former Council President and long-time Penndel resident 2. ROLL CALL: John Stratz, President Staff: Barbara Heffelfinger, VP Solicitor, Barbara Kirk Mark Moffa Manager, Geoff Thompson Bud Murphy Engineer, Carol Schuehler Bob Winkler Chief, Sean Perry Gary Nickerson Secretary, Marie Serota Robin Valentis Tom Sodano, Mayor 3. 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. 4. CONSENT ITEMS  Minutes of the January 21, 2025 Workshop Meeting  Approval of Bills 5. 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 6. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of a motion to ratify approval of the following mid-cycle invoices: Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley invoice dated 1/3/25 for the amount of $5,587.75 for 35% of general liability, crime, inland marine and commercial property policies’ premiums Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley invoice dated 1/3/25 for the amount of $4,224.85 for 35% of the business auto policy premium Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley invoice dated 1/3/25 for the amount of $8,589.00 for the total police liability policy premium Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley invoice dated 1/3/25 for the amount of $1,206.00 for the commercial package total umbrella policy premium Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley invoice dated 1/3/25 for the amount of $6,815.00 for the total public officials’ policy premium Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley invoice dated 1/3/25 for the amount of $1,431.00 for the total cyber liability policy premium Encova Insurance invoice dated 1/1/25 for the amount of $3,841.00 for the workers’ compensation policy premium installment Comcast invoice dated 1/2/25 for the amount of $304.89 for internet at 790 Neshaminy Street Comcast invoice dated 1/1/25 for the amount of $408.24 for business voice edge service Gettysburg Benefits Administrators invoice dated 12/31/24 for dental insurance premium installment 1 of 4  Office of Labor & Industry invoice dated 1/1/24 for the amount of $1,953.00 for fire department workers’ compensation insurance installment Independence Blue Cross invoice dated 1/15/25 for the amount of $5,263.48 for medical insurance premium installment PECO invoice dated 1/17/25 for the amount of $1,849.85 for streetlights’ electric Modern Munitions invoice dated 1/31/25 in the amount of $2,607.95 for rifle, flashlight, sling Consideration of a motion to appoint a voting delegate to attend the PSAB Annual Conference. Consideration of a motion to waive the annual fire prevention inspection fee of $150.00 for the Penndel Fire Company. Consideration of a motion to approve payment in the amount of $52,450.90 to Keystone Sports Construction for backstop replacement. Consideration of a motion to approve Project #25-003 quote from GS Developers in the amount of $6,385.00 to prepare and paint indoor and outdoor ceilings at both stations and replace two check valves in Pump station 1, and the purchase of a new trash rack for $445.00 to be delivered to Station #1. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3-minute time limit) 8. COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE HEARD 9. ADJOURN February Meeting: February 21, 2025 (Tuesday) V1:1/31/25, 3:00 p.m. 2 of 4 Date: February 3, 2025 VOUCHER Please pay the following bills for the month of January 2025: General Fund $36,458.50 Fire Tax Fund $ 161.84 Refuse Fund $ 75.60 Sewer Fund $36,926.53 Capital Reserve Fund $ 1,675.50 Liquid Fuel Fund $ 5,275.91 Escrow Fund $ 40.00 Payroll Fund $ 1,645.14 Payroll General Fund $38,958.99 Sewer Fund $11,699.54 Total $50,658.53 Escrow Bills Schoolhouse Court LD: Hill Wallack $40.00 _________________________ ___________________________ John Stratz, Council President Marie Serota, Secretary/Treasurer 3 of 4 February 3, 2025 PENNDEL BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Chairperson listed first) Admin./Cable: Mark Mo a, Bud Murphy Building & Maintenance: Bob Winkler, Gary Nickerson Community Development: Robin Valentis, Barbara He elfinger Community Relations: Robin Valentis, Barbara He elfinger Finance: Mark Mo a, Barbara He elfinger, Bud Murphy Insurance/Pensions: Mark Mo a, Gary Nickerson Open Space: Gary Nickerson, Bub Murphy Ordinance: Gary Nickerson, Bud Murphy Public Safety: Barbara He elfinger, John Stratz, Bob Winkler Public Works: John Stratz, Bob Winkler Refuse: Gary Nickerson, Bob Winkler 4 of 4