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Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 17, 2005 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice-President, Jeffrey Wright, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance Absent: Jeffrey Wright Michael Kovach Stephen Shaver MaryJo Szada Michael Albert Dennis Heefner Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Thomas Acri, Mayor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary David A. Wion, Solicitor Mr. Wright deviated from the agenda to welcome Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick. Commissioner Hartwick presented the Borough of Steelton with a check in the amount of $2,000 to offset expenses for the 125th Anniversary Celebration. He said that the money represents the proceeds from the Hotel tax, which is used to promote tourism in Dauphin County. Mayor Acri and Council Members expressed their appreciation for the donation. PUBLIC HEARING: The regular meeting recessed into a Public Hearing, at 6:35 p.m. on a motin by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman Krosnar. Vice-President Wright read the following statement: This is the time, date and place for a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional use for a home occupation in the nature of a child day care center to be conducted on the premises at 520 Ridge Street, Steelton, Pennsylvania. Let the record show that notice of this Public Hearing has been duly advertised according to law. Let the record also reflect that on September 7, 2005, the Steelton Borough Planning Commission considered the request for a conditional use in the nature of a home occupation and recommended its approval to Council. The purpose of this Public Hearing is for the Council to hear any comment in relation to the proposed conditional use for home occupation. Mr. Wright invited the applicant to address Council. Janet Selvey, 520 Ridge Street said she is applying to run a daycare in her home and stated that she did meet all the requirements. Mr. Wion asked Ms. Selvey several questions regarding the requirements for the home occupation, including the requirement for one (1) additional parking space. Ms. Selvey responded satisfactorily to those questions, adding that she has two (2) additional parking spaces, and the Code Office confirmed that she complied with all of the requirements. Steelton Borough Page (2) Council Meeting October 17, 2005 Mr. Wright asked the audience and Council Members if they had any questions or comments. There being no additional questions or comments, Mr. Wright closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the regular meeting of Council at 6:39 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Shaver and seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman Krosnar. Mr. Wion suggested that the Vice-President deviate from the Agenda to address this matter, which was scheduled under Unfinished Business. Ms. Stoner & Mr. Heefner – Requesting Steelton Borough Council approve the request of Janet Selvey for a Home Occupation Permit for Day Care Center at 520 Ridge Street. On a motion by Mr. Heefner seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the request by Janet Selvey for a Home Occupation Permit at 520 Ridge Street. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for the September 19th and October 3rd Council Meetings and the October 12th Budget Meeting were presented for Council’s consideration. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, 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 BILLS, REQUISITIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED; On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the schedules of bills, requisitions and change orders as presented. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS; Reports for Community Development, Main Street, Finance, Fire and Ambulance, Personnel, Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement and Main Street for September were presented for Council’s approval. On a motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the Department Reports for September, as presented. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Acri said he had nothing new to report at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There were no comments. Steelton Borough Page (3) Council Meeting October 17, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS: Dauphin County Commissioners & the Dauphin County Business Advisory – Invitation to a Business Advisory Breakfast Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the National Civil War Museum from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Mr. Wright said that anyone who wishes to attend should contact Mr. Musser. The Wiedeman Family – Thank You Note to the Borough Staff for their kindness, sympathy & friendship at the loss of their Mother and Grandmother Margaret “Peg” Wiedeman. There were no comments The James Anderson Family – Thank You Note to the Borough for their kindness, sympathy and friendship at the loss of James R. Anderson. There were no comments. Tri-County Regional Planning Commission – Providing the Borough with a copy of their Newsletter. There were no comments. who wishes to attend, to contact Mr. Musser. David R. West, 40 South Fourth Street, Steelton, PA – Submission of a Special Purpose Parking Application There were no comments. New Hope Living Baptist Church, 395 South Second Street, Steelton, Pa – Submission of a Special Purpose Parking Application. There were no comments.. Earl S. Brown, 3611 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 – Requesting Mayor Acri Prepare a Proclamation for his Aunt’s 100th Birthday next year. Janice spinner, 6159 Chatham Glenn Way, Harrisburg, PA 17111 – Requesting Mayor Acri to prepare a Proclamation for her mother Helen J. Clean, who will be celebrating her 90th Birthday on November 2nd. Mayor Acri said he received the requests and will prepare the requested Proclamations UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ms. Stoner & Mr. Heefner – Requesting Steelton Borough Council approve the request of Janet Selvey for a Home Occupation Permit at 520 Ridge Street. Steelton Borough Page (4) Council Meeting October 17, 2005 Mr. Wright noted that this was addressed earlier in the meeting. Mr. Musser – Providing Council with the list of bidders and the amount of the bids for the Fire Station Roof Replacement Project and requesting Council to ratify the awarding of the contract to Suburban Roofing Co., Inc., in the amount of $74,007.00. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present voted unanimously to ratify the awarding of the contract to Suburban Roofing Co., Inc., in the amount of $74,007.00 per Mr. Musser’s request. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Musser – Providing Council with a copy of the Trewick Street Pump Station Motor Drive Evaluation. Mr. Chris Raft, from HRG, Inc., reviewed the report with Council, as well as three options to remedy the problem. Mr. Raft said that HRG’s recommendation would be for the third option. Mr. Raft answered Council’s questions regarding the options and the reasons for the failure of current pumps. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to authorize HRG, Inc., to prepare a scope of work, to be coordinated and approved administratively, and put the project out for bid. Mr. Musser – Providing Council with a copy of the Arbitrage Rebate Analysis for the 2003 Bond Issue. Mr. Musser noted that there is no rebate liability due for the Bonds. He said that this is done once a year and indicates that the Borough has done a great job. Mr. Shaver thanked the staff for making sure we do what we should so the Borough doesn’t have to pay a penalty. Mr. Musser – Recommending Council approve a Special Purpose Parking Space for Bruce Coder of 43 South Fourth Street, Steelton, PA 17113. Mr. Musser said that RESOLUTION 2005-R-33, DESIGNATING A SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING SPACE FOR 43 S. 4TH STREET, was presented for Council’s consideration. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present voted unanimously to authorize Mr. Wion to Prepare RESOLUTION 2005-R-33, as presented. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Musser – Requesting an Executive Session to discuss land acquisition, personnel matters. Mr. Musser said that Chief Lenker is not present tonight, so the executive session will not be necessary. Steelton Borough Page (5) Council Meeting October 17, 2005 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There were no comments. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS Mr. Shaver – noted that the Personnel Committee will be meeting this week to interview applicants for the Main Street position. . Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar – reminded everyone about the 125th Anniversary Gala this Saturday. She added that we should have over 300 people. Mayor Acri – Said he hopes to see everyone at the Gala. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ ______________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Kathleen D. Handley Borough Secretary Assistant Borough Secretary