City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 20, 2006 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by President Michael Kovach, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Michael Kovach Stephen Shaver Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Jeffery Wright Michael Albert Dennis Heefner MaryJo Szada Thomas Acri, Mayor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary David A. Wion, Solicitor Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary Jennifer Brown-Sweeney, Administrative Assistant PRESENTATION: HONORING ZACHARY DORMAN FOR HIS LIFE SAVING 911 Mayor Acri, Chief Lenker, and Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico presented a certificate, Borough pin, and Borough hat to Zachary Dorman for his life saving response in dialing 911. Mayor Acri stated that Zachary was home sick from school when his father’s girlfriend went into a diabetic coma. Zachary found her and stayed calm and followed the necessary procedures. Stephen Shaver, Director of Dauphin County Emergency Management Agency, then presented Zachary with a certificate for his quick thinking and life saving response on behalf of the Emergency Management Agency. PRESENTATION: HONORING SGT. DAVID CRAWFORD AND OFFICER DENNIS BASONIC Mayor Acri, Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico, and Chief Lenker presented Sgt. David Crawford and Officer Dennis Basonic with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania medal of valor and the Purple Heart for his performance on December 15, 2004. Chief Lenker stated that on December 15, 2004 Sgt. Crawford and Officer Basonic responded to a call involving a fight between two brothers. While surveying the scene, Sgt. Crawford was attacked with a claw hammer, necessitating the use of deadly force. Sgt. Crawford and Officer Basonic responded in a justified manner and went above the call of duty in handling the situation. Both officers’ actions saved lives by handling the matter professionally and calmly, and immediately helping the perpetrator, perhaps saving his life and the life of Sgt. Crawford. Both Officers were recognized for their - 1 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 20, 2006 outstanding police work by Borough Council President Michael Kovach, District Attorney Ed Marsico, Mayor Acri, Chief Lenker, and all members of Council. Mr. Wright motioned, seconded by Mr. Albert, to place the certificates in Sgt. Crawford and Officer Basonic’s personnel files. Motion approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the October 23, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: Mr. Musser stated that there was nothing else to report besides what was stated in the Minutes. APPROVAL OF SCHEDULES OF BILLS, REQUISITIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED; On a motion by Dr. Szada, seconded by Mr. Heefner, 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, and Code Enforcement for October, were presented for Council’s approval. On a motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the Department Reports for October, as presented. MAYOR’S REPORT: Nothing to report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There were no public comments on agenda items. COMMUNICATIONS: - 2 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 20, 2006 Daniel S. Cohen – Letter of Thanks to Mayor Acri, Borough Council, and Mr. Musser for their help and support opposing the Statewide Cable Franchise Legislation. Mr. Albert motioned, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar to place this letter into Mr. Musser’s personnel file. Motion approved unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chief Lenker and Mayor Acri – Requesting Council hire three additional Part-Time Police Officers. Chief Lenker asked Council to approve the Civil Service List and hire three part-time police officers. He stated that he’d like to start two officers now and one around the beginning of the year. Mr. Heefner stated that it has been hard to get part-time police officers in the past and he recommends hiring them. Mr. Shaver stated that the Personnel Committee has reviewed the list, and that the rankings are in the order listed. Mr. Albert motioned to approve hiring Brian E. Goodling, David M. McCahan, and Scott M. Flowers to the position of part-time police officer, seconded by Mr. Heefner. Motion approved unanimously. Mr. Musser – Providing Council with a Cost-of-Living Study for the Retirees of the Borough of Steelton’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan. Mr. Musser explained that this information was presented at the last Council Meeting and tabled for tonight. After much discussion, Council decided that a 4% increase was in order. Mr. Shaver motioned to direct Solicitor Wion to prepare a resolution reflecting the 4% increase for approval at the next Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Albert. Motion approved unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There were no audience comments. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: - 3 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 20, 2006 Mr. Wright- stated that he’d like to recognize and thank the kids who came out for the meeting. Mr. Albert- stated that the Rollers are playing at 1:00 on Friday for the District Championship and he’d like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar- stated that the poinsettia sales are wrapping up and sales are approximately $6,200. If anyone is interested in purchasing any, she asked them to contact Donna in the office. Mr. Shaver- stated that it was an honor to recognize Sgt. Crawford and Officer Basonic. He then stated the importance of teaching kids how to dial 9-1-1, and was honored to recognize Zachary Dorman. Dr. Szada- thanked everyone for coming out and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mr. Kovach- wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and commended the police officers and Zachary Dorman. He stated that the Christmas Tree Lighting will be on November 29, 2006 at 6:00. He then congratulated the Rollers for going to Districts. On a motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, the Council meeting recessed into executive session to discuss land acquisitions and personnel matters, at 7:00 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:31 PM ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mrs. Wiedeman- Krosnar, seconded by Mr. Shaver, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Borough Secretary - 4 -