City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting March 3, 2008 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Mayor Thomas Acri with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Dennis Heefner Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Jeffrey Wright Michael Albert Stephen Shaver Kathleen D. Handley, Michael Kovach Assistant Secretary Thomas Acri, Mayor MaryJo Szada David Wion, Solicitor Michael G. Musser, II, Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda items only. There were no comments COMMUNICATION: Samuel Petrovich, President, Steelton-Highspire School District – Requesting the Borough Council, the Mayor & Staff Fill Out the Needs Assessment & Qualifications Community Input Form. Mr. Kovach will set up a meeting to discuss this matter. The meeting will be between Council Members and the Mayor’s office. Bradley A. Walker, Esquire, Walker & Associates, P.C. – Letter Informing the Borough Council That RizkCOzann Foods Corp Has Granted the Borough A 30-day Extension Period to Review the Plans for The Shur-Fine Project. Mr. Musser stated that he will be compiling a check list to determine what items are needed within the extension. The plan was initially presented in February 2007 to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended that the plans be denied on the basis that a suitable extension of time was not offered within a specified time period. Mr. Heefner was concerned that the gas line, infrastructure, and water line were not on the plans, as they were submitted. He suggested that Council turn the plan down and ask that it be re-submitted. Council’s responsibility is to review the plans and approve or deny the plans based upon adherence to current codes that are in existence. Mr. Kovach assured Mr. Heefner that Council will not vote on a building that is not up to Steelton Borough Page (2) Council Meeting March 3, 2008 code. Mr. Wion stated that the plan can be approved conditionally but, the plan will not proceed if the conditions are not met. Paul J. Navarro, President, Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers – Letter in Response to the Review of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan. There were no comments. Robert C. Lomison, President, William Howard Day Cemetery – Invitation to the 23rd Annual William Howard Day Cemetery Memorial Day Program on Monday May 26, 2008 at 12:15 PM at the Cemetery. Mr. Musser asked that any who would like to attend Council Members should notify him. Nancy L. Rhodes, Girl Scout Leader, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania – Requesting Permission to Use the Third Floor Senior Center Community Room on Thursday Evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for a Brownie Troop Meeting. Mr. Wright wanted to know what liability the Borough will have to assume. Ms. Rhodes stated there is none. After much discussion, Mr. Shaver asked Ms. Rhodes to provide a certificate of insurance from her insurance carrier. Ms. Rhodes was informed that this would not be a permanent location for the troop as Council is discussing options to find an alternate facility for the Senior Center. Dwayne Davis, 403 Pine Street; Steelton, PA – Requesting Permission to Use Municipal Park From June 7th to August 2nd 2008 for the Adams Street Summer Basketball Program. Mr. Wright suggested that Mr. Albert and the Community Development Committee should review this matter. He will contact Mr. Albert. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution 2008-R-5 – Resolution Removing the Special Purpose Parking space for Albert Hutchison, 334 South Second Street Who Recently Passed Away Steelton Borough Page (3) Council Meeting March 3, 2008 was presented for Council’s consideration. On a motion made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2008-R-5 as presented. Mr. Musser – Requesting Permission From Council to Execute The Full and Final Release Form in the Amount of $3,082.00 for the Accident at the Intersection of South Front Street & Locust Street in Which the Bollards at the Location Along with Some Bricks Were Damage or Destroyed. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Wright, Council Members present unanimously voted to execute the full and final release form in the amount of $3,082.00. OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There was no audience participation COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: There were no Council concerns presented. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Michael G. Musser, II Borough Secretary ______________________________ Dennise L. Hill Executive Assistant