City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 1, 2007 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Vice-President Stephen Shaver, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Michael Kovach Stephen Shaver Michael Albert Jeffery Wright MaryJo Szada Dennis Heefner Thomas Acri, Mayor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary David A. Wion, Solicitor Kathleen D. Handley, Asst. Secretary Jennifer Brown-Sweeney, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: On motion by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, to accept the Minutes from the June 18, 2007 Council Meeting. Motion approved unanimously by members present. COMMUNICATIONS: Daniel Curenton, 165 A South Front Street, Steelton, PA – Letter of Thanks to the Steelton Police Department for their assistance on September 7, 2007. Mr. Musser stated that Officers Basonic, Minium, and Zarra responded. Motioned by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, to have the letter placed in their respective personnel files. Motion approved unanimously by members present. Pat Foote – Letter of Thanks to Chief Lenker, Sgt. King, Officer Fry, Officer Etnoyer, and Officer Conjar for their assistance with her elderly father. Motioned by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Wright, to have the letter placed in their respective personnel files. Motion approved unanimously by members present. Ann H. Moffitt, Vice President of Keystone Human Services – Letter of Thanks for the Borough of Steelton’s assistance with the KABOOM Project, resulted in a new playground in one day. This is for Council’s information. - 1 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 1, 2007 Sonja Wise, 547 Bessemer Street, Steelton, PA – Letter Requesting the Borough provide her with a Quit Claim Deed for 20 ft. by 60 ft. of Cameron Street, which is located directly behind her property at 547 Bessemer Street. Mr. Wion stated that this is a standard situation with an unopened street at the rear of their property. He said that the Borough does not give Quit Claim Deeds in this situation. He stated that by operation of law, half of that property has already become her property since the Borough has never opened or used that street. He said that the Borough would approve a comfort Resolution striking that portion of Cameron Street from the Borough’s Plan of the Streets and Highways. After discussion, Mr. Wion suggested striking a twenty foot portion of property between the Woodward property and the Wise property, known as #12 on the County’s Plan from the Borough’s Plan as well. Mr. Shaver requested that Borough Staff and Administration and Mr. Wion look into a Comfort Resolution for both areas. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chief Lenker – Presenting Council with Five Traffic Surveys and His Recommendations. Chief Lenker gave pictures of each of the areas to Council. The first Traffic Survey was located in the 300 Block of Canal Alley, at the rear of the Fifth Ward. He stated that two vehicles cannot get through at the same time, and is requesting a “No Parking” sign on the east side of the street. Motioned by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner to approve the recommendation by Chief Lenker. Motion approved unanimously by members present. The second Traffic Survey was located in the area of N. Second Street and Locust Street due to the new traffic construction. He stated that he is requesting the installation of two “No Parking” signs on the west side of the street. After much discussion, Council decided to request a traffic study to determine the need for two twenty minute parking spaces on the west side and four twenty minute parking spaces on the east side of the street. Motioned by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, to approve a traffic study at the intersection of Second Street and Locust Street, in regards to twenty minute parking. Motion approved unanimously by members present. - 2 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 1, 2007 The third Traffic Survey was located in the area of N. Second Street and Locust Street and was in reference to the postal service trucks being able to enter/exit their driveway. Council requested this traffic survey to be disregarded, as the previous traffic survey would make these findings irrelevant. The fourth Traffic Survey was located in the area of N. Second Street and Locust Street regarding posting signs along the island. Chief Lenker recommended placing two “No Stopping or Standing” signs along the island so that no vehicles will park there and allowing for the free flowing of traffic. Motioned by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner, to authorize the purchase of a nice looking “No Stopping or Standing” sign, and to authorize installing it. Motion approved unanimously by members present. The fifth Traffic Survey was located in the area of N. Second Street and Pine Street regarding extending the “No Parking Here to Corner” area on the southeast corner of N. Second Street and Pine Street so that fire apparatus may be able to make the turn. Chief Lenker requested extending the area from its current area at 49 feet from the curb to 50 feet from the curb. Motioned by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, to approve extending the “No Parking Here to Corner” area to 50 feet from the corner of Pine Street on North Second Street along the east side. Motion approved unanimously by members present. Council then reached a consensus to do a traffic study on Second Street at Locust Street regarding placing a stop sign there. Mr. Musser – Requesting Council approve the letter to Mickey Rizk that will be presented at the October 3, 2007 Meeting. Mr. Musser stated that the letter contains all of the recommendations and changes by Council. He stated that the SEDC tweaked it a little bit, and would like to deliver the letter at the October 3, 2007 meeting. Mr. Musser stated that the SEDC gave their approval last week. He said that there were no substantial changes, and that he recommends their approval. Motioned by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner, to approve the letter as presented. Motion approved unanimously by members present. NEW BUSINESS: - 3 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 1, 2007 Mr. Musser – Informing Council that a Special Purpose Parking Application has been submitted on behalf of Delphine D. Gould of 524 North Second Street, Steelton, PA Mr. Musser stated that this was for Council’s information. Mr. Musser – Providing Council with Updates on the Special Purpose Parking Requests. Mr. Musser stated that all of the requests will be finalized at the October 15, 2007 Council Meeting. Mr. Musser – Discussion in Regards to the Purchasing of the Lots on North Second Street. Mr. Musser requested Council’s permission to have Mr. Wion draw up a Resolution on these lots, including the McCaleb property. He stated that they will be purchased with 2007 CDBG money. It was the consensus of Council that it would be fine. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Musser – Discussion in regards to Special Purpose Parking Fees. Mr. Musser stated that upon review of the actual costs to place a Special Purpose Parking Space, it was discovered that the present fee of $35.00 was not enough. He stated that a one-time fee of $100.50 would be needed to cover the cost of administration fees, material, and labor. Mr. Heefner explained that there would also be a yearly maintenance fee of $30.00, which would cover the cost of checking the space’s status and repainting the lines. Mr. Wion stated that the Borough would have to change this through an Ordinance. After much discussion, Mr. Shaver recommended the matter be looked into by the Community Development Committee. Mr. Musser – Discussion in regards to Boat Permit Fees. Mr. Musser stated that one of the requirements to the usage of the Fish and Boat Grant is that one fee be established. He said that the current fee of $25.00 for residents and $50.00 for non-residents is no longer acceptable, and that there must be a flat fee established. Mr. Musser stated that this will need to be changed by Ordinance also. - 4 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 1, 2007 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Leanne Jefferson, 258 Lincoln Street, Steelton, PA – Ms. Jefferson stated that she is concerned about the neighbors hanging out on the streets. She said that there are fights and she has found numerous drug paraphernalia. She said that the neighborhood store has made this worse. Ms. Jefferson stated that she has told several police officers. She said that she sweeps along Lincoln Street and the amount of drug paraphernalia has greatly increased since the store opened. Mr. Shaver asked Chief Lenker and Mayor Acri to speak to her about this. Barbara Washington – Ms. Washington stated that Ridge Street is littered with drug paraphernalia also. She stated that people hang out at the corner of Harrisburg and Lincoln Streets doing drugs. She said that they also do drugs in the half finished house and in the cemetery. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mr. Heefner – stated that it is hard to find a parking spot in the Borough Lot during the day. He stated that he would like to request that cars that are not being used until the 3 PM – 11 PM shift, park in the lot on Pine Street. Mr. Shaver stated that he remembers when Council requested Borough Employees Park on Pine Street. Mr. Shaver requested that Mr. Musser look into this matter. Mr. Acri – said that there was an intergovernmental meeting with the Steel-High School Board. Mr. Wright, Mr. Heefner, and he attended, along with representatives from the School Board. He stated that they talked about revitalization and the importance of the high school. They discussed having an outsider put on paper the problems of each entity. He said that this person would have to be able to mediate and take hits. Mayor Acri stated that they are going to hold off acting on anything until after the January elections. He said that they discussed requiring school uniforms. He stated that the team would also include interested residents, teachers, etc. He said that he will give more information after the January meeting. Mr. Heefner – stated that they talked about uniforms at the meeting. He said that hopefully if people have to invest in the community, they will stop coming here unless they want to contribute. He said that it would also stop gang colors. Mr. Wright – said that all students have the opportunity to ride the bus this year. ADJOURNMENT: - 5 -  Steelton Borough Council Meeting October 1, 2007 There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Borough Secretary - 6 -