City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting May 4, 2009 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by President, Jeffery L. Wright, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Michael Albert Lisa Wiedeman-Krosnar Michael Kovach MaryJo Szada Jeffery Wright Stephen Shaver Dennis Heefner Mayor Thomas Acri David A. Wion, Solicitor Kathleen D. Handley, Secretary Dennise Hill, Executive Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wion made corrections to the April 6, 2009 minutes. On page 1 at the bottom, the word should be spelled EMINENT On page 1, it should read: Section 3 of Resolution… On page 2, the word should be spelled EMINENT On page 4; the third sentence should read that Attorney Cohen will negotiate… On page 4, the sentence should read: On behalf of the Borough and other Region Council of Governments. On page 5, the sentence should read: Ordinance 2009-2 was ADVERTISED incorrectly On a motion made by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to approve the minutes from the April 6, 2009 Council meeting, with the corrections made by Mr. Wion. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BETWEEN MEETINGS: (Secretary Handley): Mrs. Handley said she had nothing to report at this time. Mr. Shaver stated that on April 26, 2009, Mr. Wright, Mr. Heefner, Dr. Szada, Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Mayor Acri, and Mr. Shaver met to discuss hiring a new Borough Secretary Treasurer. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to approve this meeting. -1-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting May 4, 2009 PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only There were no comments. COMMUNICATION: Perry Albert, Capital Council of Government – Invitation to attend the CAPCOG Managers Meeting. Anyone interested in attending should contact Mrs. Handley. RSR Rentals, LLC, Cheryl Sheetz, owner of 177 Lincoln Street – Requesting Borough to place trash containers at the front and side of the property. Mr. Heefner stated that Mr. Conjar placed a trash container near the property to see if this helps. Grace Temple Community Development, Inc. – Requesting permission to block off the alley behind the Church from Penn Street to Fourth Street and from Pine Street to Locust Street on Fourth on August 8, 2009, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm, for an event. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to approve this request. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Edward A. Ellinger, P.E., HRG – Update on the Penn Vest Application. Mr. Ellinger gave an update on the East End project. He stated that the preliminary design is almost completed. HRG is diligently working on the Penn Vest application and one week from today, a formal submission will be made. He stated that Mr. Wright, Mayor Acri, and Mrs. Handley need to sign the paperwork that he presented tonight. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to accept Resolution 2009-R-11, as presented. Mr. Ellinger stated that he will need two copies with original signatures of the Letter of Responsibility. This is a letter to Penn Vest from the Borough of Steelton, explaining the obligations that the Borough will adhere to. -2-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting May 4, 2009 On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Kovach, Council Members present unanimously voted to authorize the signing of the Letter of Responsibility. Mr. Ellinger stated that he will need two copies with original signatures of the EPA Form: Standard Form 4700-4. This is a Pre-award Compliance Form On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to authorize the signing of the EPA Form Mr. Ellinger stated that he will need two copies with original signatures of the application for highway occupancy. On a motion made by Mr. Kovach, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to authorize the signing of the application for highway occupancy. Mr. Ellinger stated that he will need two copies with original signatures of the Norfolk Southern Railway Crossing Permit. This permit is before Council for approval and execution. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to approve and execute the Norfolk Southern Railway Crossing Permit. Mr. Ellinger stated that he will need two copies with original signatures of the DEP Permit. On a motion made by Mr. Heefner, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to authorize the signing of the DEP Permit. Frank J. Leber, Rhoads & Sinon, LLP – Ordinance 2009-3, Authorizing and directing issuance of a general obligation note, Series 2009, in the amount of $1,250,000.00. Dennise Hill – Update on the Hot & Spicy Festival location, and the Veterans/Elks Parade. Ms. Hill stated that the Elks will be participating in the ceremony at Veterans Park. She also clarified that having a reviewing stand will not hold up the flow of the parade. Groups will simply salute the dignitaries as they march by. She also stated that the progress of the Hot & Spicy Festival is going well. NEW BUSINESS: -3-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting May 4, 2009 Joseph Pilsitz, Steelton Baseball – Mr. Pilsitz wishes to address Council about funding for the Baseball Program. Mayor Acri stated that no money was received for 2008. Mr. Pilsitz stated that Mrs. Brown-Sweeney, who is no longer with the Borough, stated that the grant money was not available and later distributed money to other sports organizations. Mrs. Handley stated that a check was received recently but, that was money for 2006. Mr. Wright stated that if we receive money from Representative Buxton’s office, the amount requested will be given to Mr. Pilsitz. OTHER BUSINESS: Mrs. Handley – Informing Council that an Executive Session is needed to discuss Personnel Matters and Pending Litigation. There were no comments. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There were no comments. COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mayor Acri: reminded Council that negations for the Steelton Police Department 2010 contracts are coming up. He asked Mr. Heefner, Mr. Wright, and Dr. Szada to attend. Mayor Acri will update everyone with meeting dates. Mayor Acri also spoke regarding the Steelworkers’ “Buy America” Resolution. Council decided to wait for the House of Representatives to pass it, which they recently did. Mayor Acri spoke to Mr. Bowers and he asked about the update on it. Mayor Acri asked Council to consider the Resolution. Mr. Wright: thanked everyone for attending the meeting, and also thanked Mr. Musser for coming to the meeting. He stated that the Finance Committee has been meeting regularly. Mr. Wright urged all committee chairs to review budgets to assess where any financial savings can be made. On a motion made by Dr. Szada, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the Council meeting recessed into executive session at 7:43 p.m., to discuss personnel matters, land acquisition and potential litigation. -4-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting May 4, 2009 The Council meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to post Mrs. Sprow’s job at $14.50 per hour. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, Council Members present unanimously voted to put the proposed cellular phone policy into effect. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before Council, on a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Heefner, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ _______________________________ Kathleen D. Handley Dennise Hill Borough Secretary Executive Administrative Assistant -5-