City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting June 6, 2005 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. by the President, Michael Kovach, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance Absent: Michael Kovach : Michael Albert Stephen Shaver Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Jeffrey Wright MaryJo Szada Dennis Heefner Thomas Acri, Mayor (excused at 7:15 p.m.) Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary David A. Wion, Solicitor APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes presented. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: Mr. Musser said he had nothing to report at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There was no public comment. COMMUNICATIONS: William Delancey, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. – Providing Council with an Update on the Hometown Streets Project. There were no comments. Brian Proctor & Michael K. Albert – Requesting permission from Council to run a Summer Basketball from July 9, 2005 through August 21, 2005 for boys & girls, ages 9- 13. Mr. Wright asked where the program will be held. Mr. Proctor said the program will be held at the Municipal Park Basketball Courts. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present, voted unanimously to approve the request to hold a Summer Basketball Program as requested. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Peter Tartline, Peter Tartline Consulting Services – Providing Council with an Update on the Business in Our Sites Feasibility Study. Mr. Tartline distributed copies of the Feasibility Study and reviewed it with Council and the Steelton Borough Page (2) Council Meeting June 6, 2005 Mayor. Mr. Tartline noted that there is a lot more work to be done, and this is just a piece to bring Council and the Mayor up to date. Dr. Szada said that the report refers to ISG, but they sold the mill to another company. Mr. Tartline said the report will be updated. David Balinsky from Crossgates was present and also involved in the discussion that followed the presentation. Mr. Craig Bachik presented an aerial photo of the project and surrounding area to discuss potential land acquisition, parking and future development as it pertains to the Main and Elm Street programs. Mr. Musser – Requesting Council recess into executive session to discuss Land Acquisition Matters. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the meeting recessed into executive session to discuss land acquisitions matters, potential litigation. Various personnel matters at 7:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business presented. . OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Shaver – requested Council’s approval to advertise an RFI, for Financial and Billing Computer Software. On a motion by Dr. Szada, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to advertise the RFI as requested. Mr. Shaver – said he would like the Personnel Committee and Mr. Wintergrass to interview three applicants for the vacancy in the water filtration department. Mr. Shaver noted that these applicants were interviewed for two other positions and the personnel committee recommends interviewing them for this vacancy. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:  There were no comments. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mr. Shaver – informed Council that the Fire House repairs will probably be a little over budget, but they were necessary. ADJOURNMENT: Steelton Borough Page (3) Council Meeting June 6, 2006 There being no other business before Council, on motion by Dr. Szada, seconded by Mr. Wright, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ ______________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Kathleen D. Handley Borough Secretary Assistant Borough Secretary