City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 14, 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 Jeffery Wright Stephen Shaver Michael Kovach Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Michael Albert MaryJo Szada Mayor Thomas Acri David A. Wion, Solicitor Patrick Gehrlein, Secretary Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes presented for approval. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: (Secretary Gehrlein): Mr. Gehrlein said he had nothing to report at this time. APPROVAL OF SCHEDULES OF BILLINGS, REQUISTIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED: On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the schedules, as presented. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Community Development Finance Fire and Ambulance Personnel Police Public Works Code Enforcement -1-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 14, 2008 Mr. Heefner stated that all the parks and the Boat Dock have been winterized. Also, the Jersey barrier at Front and Locust Streets was taken out. Lastly, Mr. Heefner talked about street signs throughout the Borough. He asked Council to consider if they wanted On a motion made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present voted unanimously to approve the department reports as presented. Mayor’s Report: INSERT INFO FROM NOTES PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There were no comments. COMMUNICATION: Deborah L. Wortham, Ed.D., Superintendent – Steelton-Highspire School District – Inviting Council and the Steelton community to attend the Steelton- Highspire School District’s first Community Conversation on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Steelton – 1850 South 19th Street; Harrisburg, PA.. This was submitted for Council’s information. Earl J. Mumma, III, President Highspire Auto & Truck Repair Corp. – Letter to the Steelton Borough Volunteer Fire Company presenting a donation in the amount of $340 bringing the total donation to date of $700. Mr. Wright requested that a Thank You letter be sent to Mr. Mumma for the donation. Penn Prime; Safety Enhancement & Risk Management Grant Program – Presenting the Borough of Steelton with a grant award letter and certificate in the amount of $1,807 to purchase (1) Taser X-26 & Accessories under the Risk Management Grant program. Mr. Shaver requested that a Thank You letter be sent to Penn Prime for the Risk Management Program. Angela S. Villeneuve; Webelos Leader – Cub Scout Pack 207 – Providing Council with a letter stating that Cub Scout Pack 207 will be holding a -2-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 14, 2008 Thanksgiving/Awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 on the grounds beside the Monumental AME at 2nd and Adams Street. They further request to conduct a bonfire at the site between 6PM and 7PM at the site. Mr. Shaver asked Mr. Villeneuve if she verified if a permit is required from the Codes office and if the Fire Chief is aware. INSERT INFO FROM NOTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Gehrlein – Providing Council with a final copy of the 2009 General Fund Budget to be considered for public review and inspection. Mr. Gehrlein stated that there are still some minor adjustments that need to be made. He also stated that there is a $150,000 transfer from the Sewer Fund. INSERT INFO FROM NOTES NEW BUSINESS: Ordinance 2008-R-7 – Ordinance to amend the Code of the Borough of Steelton Chapter 110 thereof entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” to establish additional Special Purposes Parking Zones, and to eliminate Special Purpose Parking Zones. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2008-R-7, as presented. 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: INSERT INFO FROM NOTES COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: INSERT INFO FROM NOTES Dr. Szada: Mr. Albert: Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar: -3-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 14, 2008 Mr. Shaver: Mr. Wright: . Mr. Heefner: Mayor Acri: Mr. Wion: Mr. Gehrlein: Mrs. Brown Sweeney:. Mrs. Zell:. Chief Lenker: Mr. Kovach: On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, the Council meeting recessed into executive session at 7:14 pm to discuss personnel matters, land acquisition and potential litigation. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:24 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Dr. Szada, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ _______________________________ Patrick Gehrlein Dennise Hill Borough Secretary Executive Administrative Assistant -4-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting November 14, 2008 -5-