City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting June 2, 2008 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by President, Michael Kovach, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Dennis Heefner MaryJo Szada Jeffery Wright Michael Kovach Stephen Shaver Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Michael Albert Mayor Thomas Acri David A. Wion, Solicitor Patrick Gehrlein, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes of previous meetings to be approved. PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda items only. There were no comments. COMMUNICATIONS: Thomas Bryant; 2306 ½ Luce St., Harrisburg, PA – Letter requesting that the lower section of Wood Street be blocked off on June 21, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. for the Cole Crest Reunion. Mr. Shaver asked if Borough Council would be responsible for blocking off Wood Street or if that determination should be made by the Housing Authority. Mr. Gehrlein recommended that the event coordinator contacted Council as a courtesy. However, he should submit his request to the Housing Authority. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to send a recommendation to the Dauphin County Housing Authority that this request be granted. -1-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting June 2, 2008 Ray Zema; Assistant Superintendent Steelton-Highspire School District – Letter inviting Council to attend the Elementary School Playground Closing Ceremony on June 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at 250 Reynders Avenue. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Mr. Gehrlein. Frazie and Rhonda Hill; 553 North Second Street; Steelton, PA – Letter requesting the reservation of Steelton Municipal Park on August 9, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present unanimously voted to grant this request. David Mohn, Jr.; 21 North 3rd Street; Steelton, PA – Letter requesting the reservation of the Steelton Boat Dock facility on July 11th through the 13th for the annual CHFA Fishing Tournament. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present unanimously voted to grant this request. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Gehrlein – Informing Council that Special Purpose Parking Applications have been received for the following Individuals: • Tina Jefferson – 18 Adams Street • Donald Prather, Jr. – 203 Lincoln Street • Veronica Beaden – 523 Ridge Street • Dennis Jefferies – 331 Locust Street Mr. Gehrlein asked that this matter be tabled for now. Additional information that is needed has not been gathered. Mr. Shaver stated that there is no license plate information listed on the application for Dennis Jefferies. Mr. Gehrlein agreed to obtain that information. NEW BUSINESS: There were no comments. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Gehrlein – Informing Council that an Executive Session is needed to discuss Personnel Matters, Pending Litigation and Land Acquisition Matters. There were no comments. -2-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting June 2, 2008 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There were no comments. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mr. Wright – Reminded Council of the Midland Cemetery Memorial Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, May 24, 2008. He will be participating and invited all to attend, if possible. He also stated that he will be attending the ceremony at William Howard Day on Monday, May 26, 2008, and would be willing to speak on behalf of the Borough, if needed. Mr. Shaver – An employee will be taking an extended leave of absence during the summer months, and we will need a replacement. Council can discuss the matter further during Executive Session. Mr. Shaver also extended thanks to the Mayor and Borough staff for their work on Veterans Park. Mr. Kovach – Extended thanks to Borough staff for their work on Veterans Park. He also commended Mr. Heefner and Mr. Wright for their time and commitment given in the military. He wanted the record to reflect his thanks to Governor Edward G. Rendell for participating in the parade. Mr. Kovach also stated that he spoke with Mrs. Brown-Sweeney about the Borough website. He noted that everything on the site that needs to be updated or taken off. Mrs. Brown-Sweeney stated that she updated the entire site on Friday. Mr. Kovach stated that he did not check the site after Friday. He will do so. He also stated that our website is good and has pertinent information that people in the Borough will need. It is better than other municipalities that have more staff and money to devote to their websites. Mr. Kovach said that Mr. Conjar informed him that there is now a hole through the concrete on the Locust Street Steps and that project should be completed next week. Lastly, he stated that WITF will be having a showing of the “Our Town” documentary on May 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Steelton-Highspire Elementary School. On a motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, the meeting recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters, potential litigation and land acquisition at 7:06 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:04 p.m. -3-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting June 2, 2008 On a motion made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted to replace Mr. Keith Lowery with Kelly Kovach for janitorial duties for the summer months. Ms. Kovach will be paid $9 per hour, capped at 100 hours. Her work schedule will be 3 days per week, 4 hours per day. She will be subject to a background check. Mr. Kovach abstained from voting because Ms. Kelly Kovach is his daughter. Doctor Szada dissented. On a motion made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted to hire three (3) individuals to help Mr. Conjar’s department for the summer months. The individuals will be paid $9 per hour and will work 40 hours per week. They will be subject to a background check. Mr. Kovach dissented. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________________ Dennise Hill Executive Administrative Assistant -4-