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Steelton Borough Council Meeting February 6, 2006 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m., by Council President, Michael Kovach, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance Absent: Michael Kovach Jeffrey Wright Stephen Shaver MaryJo Szada Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Dennis Heefner Thomas Acri, Mayor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary David A. Wion, Solicitor APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS AS PRESENTED: There were no minutes presented. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: (Secretary Musser) Mr. Musser said that he had nothing to report at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items only. COMMUNICATIONS: Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs – Invitation to the Spring Legislative Conference, March 19-21, 2006 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey in Grantville. Mr. Kovach said that anyone who wishes to attend should contact Mr. Musser. Timothy Zechman, Part-Time Police Officer – Letter of Resignation from the Steelton Police Department effective immediately. On a motion by Wright, seconded by Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to accept Officer Timothy Zechman’s resignation, effective immediately. On a motion by Albert, seconded by Wright, Council Members present voted unanimously to hire Anthony Naranca to fill the vacancy, contingent on his passing the background check.  James M. Zugay, Esquire, Recorder of Deeds – Letter informing the Borough that effective Monday, January 30, 2006, there will be an increase in fees to record Subdivision Plans. There were no comments. Steelton Borough Page (2) Council Meeting February 6, 2006 Chief Lenker – Requesting permission to allow Officer Basonic to attend the 911 Tribute Ride and use the Steelton Police Department motorcycle. Mayor Acri noted that this has been done in previous years and recommended that this request be approved. It was the consensus of Council Members to approve the request. Steelton Resident – Letter indicating there is drug activity in certain areas of town and also a problem with individuals working on their vehicles in the Street. Mr. Kovach said that Mayor Acri and Chief Lenker have been informed of this. Pennsylvania Governor’s Center for Local Government Services – Providing the Borough with information on a seminar on Understanding the Planning and Implementation of Act 238 of 2004 (Transit Revitalization Investment Districts). Mr. Kovach said that anyone who wishes to attend should contact Mr. Musser. Edward M. Marsico, Jr., District Attorney, Dauphin County – Letter Thanking the Steelton Police Department for their participation in the Dauphin County Drug Task Force and presenting them with a check for $1,500.00, to be used strictly for police purposes. There were no comments. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tuner Memorial Missionary Baptist Church – Submission of Special Purpose Applications for (3) spaces at their Church. Mr. Musser said this is for Council’s information. Mr. Heefner – Providing Council with an update on the proposed Steelton Home Improvement Program (SHIP). Mr. Heefner requested Council to approve the SHIP Program and to use Rebuilding Together. It was the consensus of Council that more information was needed to make a decision.  Mr. Musser – Providing Council with an update on the proposed new location for the Steelton Senior Center. Mr. Musser reported on the renovations that were needed at 107 North Front Street to make it useable for its best use. Mr. Musser – Requesting Council make a decision in regards to the acceptance of the Penn Vest Loan for Storm Sewers. It was the consensus of Council Members to determine if they could accept the loan for just the Pine Street portion of the project and not include the Jefferson Street portion of the project. Mr. Steelton Borough Page (3) Council Meeting February 6, 2006 Mr. Musser said he will research this matter and report to Council. Mr. Wion – Providing Council with an update on the proposed revisions to the Civil Service Rules for the Borough of Steelton. Mr. Wion provided a brief update to Council and informed them that he is waiting for some answers from Mark Stewart in regards to his revisions. NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar – Providing Council with an update on a proposed Vetern Park. Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar provided an update on the vision for the project and said that the project will not require any Borough Funds. Mr. Wright and Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar – Providing Council with an update on the Summer Parks Program and the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Wright said things are proceeding well with New Hope and plans to have a more detailed report for the next meeting. Mark D. Nelson, RBS Lynk & Ms. Paula Sviben – Presenting Council with a proposal to allow the Borough and the Authority to accept Credit Card and Debit Card Payments. Mr. Nelson gave his presentation and it was the consensus of Council Members to have Mrs. Sviben get additional information from Mr. Nelson.  ORDINANCE 2006-1 – AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF STEELTON CHAPTER 110 THEREOF ENTITLED”VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING ZONES TO ELIMINATE SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING ZONES AND TO ESTABLISH NO PARKING ZONES, was presented for Council’s consideration. On a motion by Dr. Szada, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to adopt ORDINANCE 2006-1, as presented. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Musser – Requesting permission for an Executive Session to Discuss Land Acquisitions Matters, Police Contract Negotiations and Potential Litigation. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There were no comments. Steelton Borough Page (4) Council Meeting February 6, 2006 COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: There were no comments. On a motion by Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the meeting recessed into executive session at 7:30, to discuss land acquisition matters, Police Contract negotiations and potential litigation. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Borough Secretary