City Council

BOROUGH OF QUARRYVILLE – COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 7, 2023 Borough Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date at 7:10 PM at the Municipal Building. Council President Joy Kemper called the meeting to order with the following persons present: Council Members Brian Braightmeyer, Diane Hastings, Susan Noel, Cheryl Bowman and Gerald Hassel. Mayor Anthony Cavallaro, Chief Rick Beighley and Borough Manager Scott Peiffer were also in attendance. Councilman Kreider was absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council President Kemper announced that an Executive Session for personnel issues was held prior to the regular Council Meeting at 6:45 PM and adjourned at 7:10 PM. PUBLIC COMMENT: Chief Beighley gave a brief overview of the Police Chaplain Program. Chief Beighley introduced Mark Mentzer, a local pastor, who will have a role as a chaplain in the program that will benefit the members of the Borough’s Police Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 10, 2023 Work Session: It was moved by Councilwoman Hastings and seconded by Councilman Braightmeyer that the minutes of the July 10, 2023 Work Session be approved. The motion passed with Councilwoman Noel abstaining due to absence. MANAGER’S REPORT: Fire Police Requests: A request for Fire Police assistance for traffic control was received from Bart Township for the Covenanter Scottish Festival on September 9, 2023. A second request for Fire Police for traffic control for the C.R. Lapps Cruisin’ Day on September 10, 2023 was received from East Drumore Township. Borough Police are requested to attend the Lapps event as well and Lapps will be invoiced for their overtime. A motion to grant both requests was made by Councilwoman Hastings and seconded by Councilwoman Noel. The motion passed unanimously. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Amendment for DCED-GTRP Trail Connector Grant Application: A motion to approve the MOU Amendment with Providence Township for the proposed Rail Trail Connector project was made by Councilman Braightmeyer and seconded by Councilwoman Noel. The motion passed unanimously. Fund Transfer of $200,000.00 from General Fund Savings to Capital Reserve Savings: A motion to approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from General Fund Savings to Capital Reserve Savings was made by Councilwoman Hastings and seconded by Councilwoman Noel. The motion passed unanimously. Quarryville Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2023  Huffnagle Park Usage Request: A motion to approve Huffnagle Park usage request from Dan Houck which will include amplified music from 11:00 AM to dusk was made by Councilman Braightmeyer and seconded by Councilwoman Hastings. The motion passed unanimously. The Borough Manager will notify the organization to be respectful to the neighboring residents. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MONTHLY BILLS – JULY 31, 2023: Council received the financial report and the bills for July 2023. It was moved by Councilwoman Hastings and seconded by Councilman Braightmeyer that the financial report be received and the monthly bills for July in the amount of $117,462.92 be ratified. The motion was approved. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Council received the Police Department Report of Calls for Service for July 2023. Chief Beighley reported to Council that National Night Out held on August 1, 2023 was very successful and well attended. Shooting Range Update: Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) held an on-site inspection on July 10, 2023. The range area passed inspection however, there are some issues with the driveway and parking areas leading to the range. LCCD has arial photos of the driveway area which did not show a previously stoned-in driveway. Chief Beighley is working on letters of proof that the driveway was in existence and had stone applied prior to the construction of the range. ZONING OFFICER REPORT: Council accepted the July report as submitted. QUARRYVILLE BOROUGH AUTHORITY: The July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes were reviewed by Council. Councilman Braightmeyer highlighted that there is a leak in the standpipe and it will be a large expense to repair/renovate the standpipe. PLANNING COMMISSION: The July 17, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes were reviewed by Council. Councilwoman Hastings advised Council that the Quarryville Library Path Easement is near completion and that the Short- Term Rental Ordinance draft is forthcoming from the solicitor. STREETS/INFRASTRUCTURE/PARKS COMMITTEE: The July 11, 2023 meeting minutes were reviewed by Council. MAYORS REPORT: Mayor Cavallaro reported that the EMS Update packet was distributed for review. The mayor also reported on the PennMed-LGH Lead Free Families Program. He suggested that we try to get the information out to our residents. It is currently on the website with a link to information. We will request that the Borough Authority allow us to place a reminder on the Nov. 1 sewer/water billing. Quarryville Borough Council Meeting Minutes – August 7, 2023 2 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Borough Manager read a thank you letter from SECA. The Borough has fulfilled their pledge of $10,000.00 for the Pool Renovation Project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ken Yost of Quarry Ridge suggested that the EMS Update be added to the Borough’s website. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:48 PM, Council President Kemper called for a motion to adjourn. It was moved by Councilwoman Hastings and seconded by Councilman Braightmeyer that the meeting be adjourned. The motion to adjourn was unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted, Scott Peiffer Borough Manager Quarryville Borough Council Meeting Minutes – August 7, 2023 3