City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting September 4, 2007 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Michael Kovach, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Michael Kovach Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar MaryJo Szada Michael Albert Jeffery Wright Kathleen D. Handley Dennis Heefner Stephen Shaver Thomas Acri, Mayor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary David A. Wion, Solicitor Jennifer Brown-Sweeney, Administrative Assistant NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 2007-R-27 – Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of the Real Property located at 101 Locust Street, Borough of Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, as a Property Located within the Elm Street Area. Mr. Wion stated that his law firm will be providing the title insurance for the property. He said that this gives him financial interest in the transaction. It was the consensus of Council that this was okay. Mr. Wion stated that the appraisal has been completed. Motioned by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Wright, to approve Resolution 2007-R-27, as presented. Motion approved unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Eric Swartley, Fifth Ward Club – Mr. Swartley stated that he has met with Mr. Rizk regarding proposals for the Fifth Ward. He said that although numerous proposals have been presented, there has been no progress. He stated that he would appreciate it if Council approved a plan for the grocery store that would include access to their property that is similar to it’s existing state. He explained that Mr. Rizk offered the Club fair market value plus 10%. Mr. Rizk also informed the Club that when they built an addition on to their property, they had encroached on to his. The Fifth Ward then offered Mr. Rizk fair market value plus 10% for the approximate 18 square feet that was encroached upon. A deal was not reached. Mr. Musser stated that he believed it was good for the Fifth Ward to attend the Council Meetings. He said that action could be - 1 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting September 4, 2007 taken at any meeting regarding the vacating of the alley behind the Fifth Ward and also Trewick Street. Mr. Shaver stated that he would like to craft something that works for everyone. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the Council meeting recessed into executive session to discuss personnel issues and land acquisition matters, at 6:42 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:17 PM. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Wright, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Borough Secretary - 2 -