City Council

Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 4, 2010 Upon presentation of Certificates of Election, Oaths of Office were administered by the Honorable Judge, Richard A. Lewis, to the following: The Honorable Thomas F. Acri, Mayor The Honorable Jeffery L. Wright, Council President The Honorable Maria Romano Marcinko, Councilwoman The Honorable Lisa K. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Councilwoman The newly elected members of Council then assumed their seats joining the following members: The Honorable Stephen J. Shaver, Councilman The Honorable Michael K. Albert, Councilman The Honorable Dennis C. Heefner, Councilman The Honorable MaryJo Szada was absent. Mayor Acri thanked Judge Lewis for his participation in tonight’s ceremony. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Reverend Ronald Sparks, Monumental AME Church, gave the invocation. NOMINATIONS AND NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Acri opened nominations for President of Council. Mr. Shaver nominated Mr. Wright to the position of Council President, seconded by Mr. Albert. There being no other nominations, on a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members present voted unanimously to elect Mr. Wright as President. Mayor Acri opened nominations for Vice-President of Council. Mr. Wright nominated Mr. Shaver to the position of Council Vice - President, seconded by Mr. Shaver. There being no other nominations, on a motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members voted unanimously to elect Mr. Shaver as Vice – President. Mayor Acri presented the gavel to President Wright. President Wright opened nominations for Chairman Pro-Tem of Council. Mr. Shaver nominated Mr. Albert to the position of Chairman Pro Tem, seconded by Mrs. Marcinko. There being no other nominations, on a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Marcinko, Council members voted unanimously to elect Mr. Albert as Chairman Pro-Tem. - 1 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 4, 2010 COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLOWING APPOINTMENTS: On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint John M. DeSanto, Jr., Borough Secretary/Treasurer. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Kathleen D. Handley, Assistant Borough Secretary. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint David A. Wion, Borough Solicitor. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint William J. Flannery, Borough Solicitor for Police Negotiations. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Michael McAuliffe Miller, Borough Solicitor for Non-Uniform Negotiations. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Robert Grubic of Herbert, Rowland and Grubic Inc., Borough Engineer. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Scott Spangler, Chief of Police. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Sylvia A. Zell, Borough Code/Zoning/Planning Officer. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Joseph Conjar, Superintendent of Highway/Water Distribution & Sewer. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Daniel P. Scheitrum, Superintendent of Water Filtration & Lab. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Dennise L. Hill, Executive Administrative Assistant. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Eugene Vance, III, Fire Chief. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Brian G. Handley, Assistant Fire Chief. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Timothy J. Lehman, Emergency Management Coordinator. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council members present voted unanimously to appoint Boyer & Ritter, Borough Auditor. - 2 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 4, 2010 NEW BUSINESS: Resolution 2010-R-1 - Confirming the membership and terms of the Steelton Authority Board and making additional appointments to the Authority Board. On a motion made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-R-1. Resolution 2010-R-2 - Confirming the membership and terms of the Steelton Planning Commission and making additional appointments to the Planning Commission. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-R-2. Resolution 2010-R-3 - Confirming the membership and terms of the Steelton Zoning Hearing Board and making additional appointments to the Steelton Zoning Hearing Board. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-R-3. OFFICIAL ADOPTION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, 10TH EDITION. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar, Council Members present unanimously voted to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order, 10th Edition. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no comments. COUNCIL AND MAYOR’S CONCERNS: Mr. Heefner – congratulated the re-elected members of Borough Council. Mrs. Wiedeman-Krosnar – congratulated the re-elected members of Borough Council and stated that there is a lot of work to be done. Mr. Shaver – congratulated the re-elected members of Borough Council and the mayor. He also thanked everyone who attended the swearing in ceremony. Mr. Albert – thanked everyone for attending tonight’s meeting. He also stated that Borough Council meets every first and third Monday of each month. He encouraged all residents to attend. Mr. Albert wished everyone a safe and prosperous New Year. Mrs. Marcinko – congratulated the re-elected members of Borough Council. She looks forward to working with everyone. She then thanked her family and friends for attending the ceremony tonight. Finally, she asked all residents to get involved and assist Council in improving the Borough. - 3 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 4, 2010 Mr. Wright – thanked Judge Lewis and Judge Lenker for attending tonight. He thanked his colleagues for re-electing him as Borough Council President. Lastly, he reiterated that Council Meetings are held every first and third Monday of each month. Mayor Acri – congratulated the re-elected members of Borough Council. He thanked everyone for their hard work in 2009 and said he looks forward to working with everyone in 2010. He wished everyone a safe and Happy New Year. He urged Borough residents to remain positive about upcoming improvements to the town. He reported that the Borough is very close to going out to bid for development of 10 new homes on Adams Street and residents should see demolition on Front Street, beginning in the summer. He thanked everyone for their patience and encouraged attendance at Council Meetings. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members present voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ ______________________________ John M. DeSanto, Jr. Dennise L. Hill Borough Secretary Executive Administrative Assistant - 4 -