City Council

Steelton Borough Council Meeting December 27, 2010 The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 6:32p.m. by President, Jeffery Wright, with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silence. In Attendance: Absent: Jeffery Wright MaryJo Szada Stephen Shaver John M. DeSanto, Jr. Michael Albert Dennis Heefner Maria Marcinko Raymond Spencer David A. Wion, Solicitor Frank Leber, Bond Counsel Kathy I. Sosnowski, Executive Assistant Mike Musser, Consultant Jay Wenger, Consultant PUBLIC COMMENT: Agenda Items Only None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of 11-29-10 were tabled by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert. COMMUNICATION: Pa. Dept. of Agriculture – Invitation to attend 8th annual PA Farm Show Public Officials Day Luncheon on Thursday, January 13, 2011. (RSVP phone # on Agenda) NEW BUSINESS: Jay Wenger, Financial Advisor – presented letter of terms from Mid Penn Bank in relation to the Bank Qualified $450,000 Tax Exempt Note to consolidate 2003 and 2004 debt service bonds. Frank Leber, Bond Counsel – recommended that Council accept the proposal from Mr. Wenger and gave copies of Resolution 2010-R-30 to Council members. Motion to approve Resolution 2010-R-30: Mr. Heefner Second: Mr. Shaver Approved by All -1-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting December 27, 2010 Mr. Leber gave Ms. Sosnowski a copy of the Ordinance to accompany Resolution 2010- R-30. This needs to be put out for public inspection prior to enactment at the 1-3-11 Borough Council meeting. Mr. Musser – presented Resolution 2010-R-31 Adopting Borough of Steelton General Budget in the amount of $3,479,834.00. Motion to Approve Resolution 2010-R-31: Mr. Albert Second: Mr. Heefner Approved by All Mr. Wion – presented Ordinance 2010-9 for Adoption of 2011 Borough of Steelton Fixing Tax Rates Motion to Approve Ordinance 2010-9: Ms. Marcinko Second: Mr. Albert Approved by All Mr. Wion – presented Resolution 2010-R-32 adopting 2011 Tax Discounts and Penalties (same rates) Motion to Approve Resolution 2010-R-32: Ms. Marcinko Second: Mr. Shaver Approved by All Mike Musser – presented Resolution 2010-R-33 for adoption of 2011 Sewer Budget for the amount of $1,388,286. Motion to Approve Resolution 2010-R-33: Mr. Shaver Second: Mr. Albert Approved by All Mike Musser – presented Resolution 2010-R-34 for approval of 2011 salaries, wages and benefits for non-uniform, non-union employees Motion to Approve Resolution 2010-R-34: Mr. Heefner Second: Ms. Marcinko Approved by All Mr. Wion – presented Resolution 2010-R-35 for approval of 2011 Sewer Tapping Fees Motion to Approve Resolution 2010-R-35: Ms. Shaver Second: Mr. Heefner Approved by All Mr. Shaver – presented a copy of the Commonwealth of PA License to Operate Water Plant for Charles E. Berry, Jr. to place in his personnel file. -2-  Steelton Borough Council Meeting December 27, 2010 Motion to Approve Placement in His File: Mr. Shaver Second: Mr. Albert Approved by All COUNCIL’S CONCERNS: Mr. Heefner – We need to remind the police department to bring their budget down (or at least no more increases) for 2011. Added that all department heads should probably be sent a reminder for no more non-essential spending. Ms. Marcinko – commended all for passing the new budget without a tax increase for 2011. Also thanked Mr. Musser for all his help. She wished everyone a Happy New Year. On motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, the Council meeting recessed into executive session at 7:00p.m.to discuss personnel matters. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:24p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before Council, on a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, the meeting adjourned at 8:25p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kathy I. Sosnowski Executive Administrative Assistant -3-