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Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 17, 2003 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Vice-President, Jeffrey Wright, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Jeffrey Wright George Hartwick, III, Mayor Thomas Acri Michael J. Kovach MaryJo Szada Michael Albert Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Dennis Heefner David A. Wion, Solicitor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the September 16, 2002 meetings were presented for approval. On a motion by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the minutes as presented. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: Mr. Musser said he had nothing to report at this time. APPROVAL OF SCHEDULES OF BILLINGS, REQUISITIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED: On a motion by Ms. Szada, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the Schedule of Bills as presented. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS: On a motion by Ms. Szada, seconded by Mr. Acri, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the Community Development, Finance, Fire and Ambulance, Personnel, Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement, and Senior Center Departmental Reports, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There were no comments. Steelton Borough Page (2) Council Meeting November 17, 2003 COMMUNICATIONS: J. Stephen Snoke, DO, MBA & Michael Sola, Owners Atlas Investors – Requesting permission to discuss their high water bills with borough council. Dr. Szada requested that Mr. Musser send a letter out to Atlas Investors with an explanation of water bills. Kendra & Bob Hoffman, 11 South Fourth Street, Steelton, PA – Letter Expressing Her Dissatisfaction With the Parking Tickets She Received on October 24th, While Attending a Football Game. Mrs. Hoffman was not in the audience to discuss this. There were no comments. Rev. Iris J. Andrews, Grace Temple Church of the Living God, Inc. – Letter of Thanks to Chief Lenker for Allowing Sergeant King and Officer Basonic to Attend Their Community Day A motion made by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Albert, was made to have this letter placed in the personnel files of Chief Lenker, Sergeant King and Officer Basonic. The Chambers Family –Thank You Card to the Borough for Their Support and Generosity during Their Difficult Time. There were no comments. William F. McLaughlin, Director of Business Development, Brechbill & Helman –Letter Complimenting the Prompt Service and Professional Service Shown by the Steelton Ambulance Crew in His Time of Need. A motion was made by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Albert, to have this letter posted in the Steelton Fire Department File. Mr. Musser –Informing Council of the Presentation by Members 1st on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, From 12:00 Noon to 1 PM in Council Chambers. There were no comments. Eileen Emanuel, Education Program Director, Jump Street –Requesting the Mayor and Borough Council to Purchase Tickets to Santa’s Sandy Sleigh Ride to Help Support Jump Street. Mr. Musser notified Council that this would have to be done with personal funds. Jump Street is the old Metro Arts of the Capital Region and has done various projects with the Senior Center and The Boys & Girls Club. Mr. Wright advised any Council members interested in purchasing tickets to contact Mr. Musser. Richard H. Sheibley, Chief, Laboratory Accreditation Program –Informing the Borough That the Laboratory at The Water Filtration Plant is Certified as a Microbiology Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act. There were no comments. Steelton Borough Page (3) Council Meeting November 17, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Musser –Informing Council that the Steelton-Highspire School District Voted to Accept the Borough’s Offers on the 6 Parcels Purchased From the Repository List. Also Included is the Cost Associated with Properties that is paid to Prothonotary and Recorder of Deeds Offices of Dauphin County. Mr. Wright stated that any Council member with questions should contact Mr. Musser. Mr. Musser –Requesting Steelton Borough Award the Bid For the Street Sweeper to Golden Equipment Co., Inc. in the Amount of $119,800.00. Mr. Wright asked if proposed street sweeper is the same size as the one that is currently used. Mr. Musser stated that it is the same size. The new one is more updated but, has the same functions. Mr. Albert also asked how long this street sweeper will last. Mr. Musser stated that this one has the same/similar life of the current street sweeper. A motion was made by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Albert, to award the bid for the street sweeper to Golden Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $119,800.00. Barry G. Hoffman, P.E., District Executive PennDOT –Informing the Borough That the Commonwealth Will Only Pay Expenses Actually Incurred for the Route 230 Project. All questions pertaining to this matter should be referred to Mr. Musser. Mr. Musser –Providing Council With a Copy of the RFP for Banking Services and Informing Them That All RFP’s Are Due on November 24, 2003 by 3:00 P.M. There were no comments. Officer William Shaub, Steelton Police Department –Providing Council with a Traffic Study for Woodbine Street. On a motion by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members voted unanimously to have Mr. Wion draft a No Parking Resolution for the safety of residents.  Thomas P. Wilson, & Mike Hackman, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. –Providing Council With the Proposal For Engineering Services to Comply With the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) Along With GIS Related and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). On a motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Acri, Council Members present voted unanimously to have Mr. Wion review the proposal as submitted after much discussion and details given b Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hackman. Steelton Borough Page (4) Council Meeting November 17, 2003 NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2003-R-44 –Resolution Eliminating the Monthly Contributions Of the Participants of the Borough of Steelton Police Pension Plan and Fund for the Period January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2003-R-44 as presented. David W. Love, Vice President/General Manager, PERCS Traffic Signals, Inc. –Providing the Borough with the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement, Which is Effective January 1, 2004. On a motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the execution of this agreement. Mr. Musser –Informing Council That Helen T. Case of 344 Locust Street Has Submitted an Application for A Special Purpose Parking Space. There were no comments. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Musser –Requesting an Executive Session to Discuss the Police Contract Negotiations, Land Acquisition, & Water Filtration Plant Personnel Matters. On a motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to recess into executive session for the reasons stated after Audience Participation and Council’s Concerns. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: CEO, Bright Futures, 10-12 North Front Street, Steelton, PA –Addressing Council to Possibly Close Off Road Access behind His Business. He Also Wanted Information on the Steelton Economic Development Foundation. He wanted know if there is a Business Association and how he can be a part of it. Lastly, he knows of Fortune 500 Companies that want to bring their businesses to the Borough. Mr. Acri notified the resident that he will speak with the police about his concern of traffic behind his business. Mr. Heefner said that the road will not be able to be shut down but, he will speak to the Planning Committee about what can be done to fix the traffic problem. Mr. Acri also told the resident that they have been trying to assemble a Business Association and he has not seen him or anyone from his business attend any of those meetings. Chief Lenker –Physical Fitness Test changes Resolution 2003-R-45 Chief Lenker gave details about how the test will be changed. Dr. Szada asked if these changes will lessen the requirements for officers. Her concern is that less qualified officers will be patrolling the streets. Chief Lenker assured her that the officers will not be less qualified. The changes are made to the physical portion of the test but, not the academic portion. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Acri, Council Members present voted unanimously to accept the changes to Resolution 2003-R-45. Steelton Borough Page (5) Council Meeting November 17, 2003 Leo Zuvick on behalf of Frank Zuvick, 470 North Second Street –Addressing Council to Discuss the Misplacement of His Special Purpose Parking Space. He stated that the sign was placed in the wrong place and wants it moved in front of his house. Mr. Wion notified Mr. Zuvick that due to State Vehicle Code of PA, parking begins 20 feet from the intersection. Due to this, the sign would be in front of his neighbor’s house. In order for that to happen, his neighbor would need to approve the sign to be placed in front of his/her house. Therefore, the sign was placed on the side of Mr. Zuvick’s house. Mr. Zuvick then stated that another neighbor (located diagonally from him) has a Special Purpose Parking Space and it does not appear to be 20 feet from the intersection. Mr. Wright asked Chief Lenker to investigate this space to verify if it is within the State Vehicle Code. If it is not, it needs to be removed immediately. Jeanne Barr, 346 B Locust Street, Steelton, PA –Addressing Council About the Number of Trash Cans Allowed For Her Apartment Building. Ms. Barr stated that there are four apartments in her building and she wanted to verify if everyone in her building is allowed to have a trash can. Mr. Wright told her yes. Chief Ken Lenker –Notified Council Members that a check was received in the amount of $405.00 for a Tobacco Prevention Program that the officer will participate in totaling 2 hours. There were no comments. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mr. Albert: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mr. Heefner: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mr. Acri: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mr. Wright: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He also gave thanks to the audience for their participation and encouraged residents to continue to attend Borough Council Meetings and stay involved. On a motion made by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:20 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Musser –Property Issue with Dr. Settino Mr. Musser notified council that Dr. Settino wants an offer of $24,000 on his building. On a motion made by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present voted unanimously to make an offer of $24,000.00 after discussion. Steelton Borough Page (6) Council Meeting November 17, 2003 ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Acri, seconded by Mr. Wright, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Borough Secretary _____________________________________ Kathleen D. Handley Assistant Borough Secretary