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AGENDA BOROUGH OF STEELTON REORGANIZATION MEETING JANUARY 3, 2012 OATH OF OFFICE TO THE COUNCIL MEMBERS AS ADMINISTERED BY: THE HONORABLE JUDGE BERNARD L. COATES, JR The Honorable Stephen J. Shaver The Honorable Raymond L. Spencer The Honorable Michael K. Albert The Honorable Dr. MaryJo Szada The Honorable Denae House MEETING CALLED TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Thomas F. Acri INVOCATION BY: Mayor Thomas F. Acri MAYOR ACRI OPENS THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL. NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ARE CLOSED BY MAYOR ACRI. MAYOR ACRI OPENS THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL. NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ARE CLOSED BY MAYOR ACRI. MAYOR ACRI VACATES THE CHAIR AND TURNS THE MEETING OVER TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL OPENS THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN PRO TEM OF COUNCIL. NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN PRO TEM OF COUNCIL ARE CLOSED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. COUNCIL APPOINTS INDIVIDUALS TO THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: BOROUGH MANAGER – Douglas E. Brown SECRETARY TREASURER – Douglas E. Brown ASSISTANT SECRETARY TREASURER – Rosemarie L. Paul  AGENDA BOROUGH OF STEELTON REORGANIZATION MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 (Cont’d) SOLICITOR - David A. Wion SOLICITOR FOR POLICE NEGOTIATIONS – Michael McAuliffe Miller SOLICITOR FOR NON-UNIFORM NEGOTIATIONS - Michael McAuliffe Miller BOROUGH ENGINEER - Robert Grubic, President, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. CHIEF OF POLICE - Scott Spangler CODE/ZONING/PLANNING OFFICER - Sylvie A. Zell SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAY/WATER DISTRIBUTION & SEWER - Joseph Conjar SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER FILTRATION & LAB - Daniel P. Scheitrum EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Kathy I. Sosnowski FIRE CHIEF – Stephen Brubacher, Sr. ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - Brian G. Handley BATTALION CHIEF – To Be Appointed by Fire Chief and Asst. Fire Chief* EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR - Timothy J. Lehman AUDITOR – Zelenkofske Axelrod VACANCY BOARD – To Be Appointed* APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES BY THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL. OFFICIAL ADOPTION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 11TH EDITION.  AGENDA BOROUGH OF STEELTON REORGANIZATION MEETING JANUARY 3, 2011 (Cont’d) NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Brown Presenting Resolution 2012-R-1 Confirming the Membership and Terms of the Steelton Authority Board Doug Brown Presenting Resolution 2011-R-2 Confirming the Membership and Terms of the Steelton Planning Commission Doug Brown Presenting 2012-R-3 Confirming the Membership and Terms of the Steelton Zoning Hearing Board PUBLIC COMMENT: COUNCIL & THE MAYOR’S CONCERNS: ADJOURNMENT: Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 3, 2012 Upon presentation of Certificates of Election, Oaths of Office were administered by the Honorable Judge, Bernard L. Coates, to the following: The Honorable Stephen J. Shaver The Honorable Raymond L. Spencer The Honorable Michael K. Albert The Honorable Dr. MaryJo Szada The Honorable Denae A. House The newly elected members of Council then assumed their seats joining the following members: The Honorable Jeffery L. Wright The Honorable Maria Romano-Marcinko Mayor Acri thanked Judge Coates for his participation in tonight’s ceremony. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Thomas F. Acri 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. There being no other nominations, on a motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members 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. There being no other nominations, on a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Dr. Szada, 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. Ms. Marcinko nominated Mr. Albert to the position of Chairman Pro Tem. There being no other nominations, on a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Dr. Szada, Council members voted unanimously to elect Mr. Albert as Chairman Pro-Tem. - 1 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 3, 2012 COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLOWING APPOINTMENTS: On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Douglas E. Brown, Borough Manager. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Douglas E. Brown, Borough Secretary/Treasurer. On a motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Rosemarie L. Paul, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council members voted unanimously to appoint David A. Wion (of Wion Zulli & Seibert), Borough Solicitor. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Michael McAuliffe Miller, Borough Solicitor for Police Negotiations. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Michael McAuliffe Miller, Borough Solicitor for Non-Uniform Negotiations. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Robert Grubic of Herbert, Rowland and Grubic Inc., Borough Engineer. On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Scott Spangler, Chief of Police. On a motion by Ms. Marcinko, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Sylvia A. Zell, Borough Code/Zoning/Planning Officer. On a motion by Ms. Marcinko, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Joseph Conjar, Superintendent of Highway/Water Distribution & Sewer. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Spencer, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Daniel P. Scheitrum, Superintendent of Water Filtration & Lab. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Dr. Szada, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Kathy I. Sosnowski, Executive Administrative Assistant. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Stephen Brubacher, Sr., Fire Chief. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Dr. Szada, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Brian G. Handley, Assistant Fire Chief. - 2 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 3, 2012 On a motion by Ms. Marcinko, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Timothy J. Lehman, Emergency Management Coordinator. On a motion by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Shaver, Council members voted unanimously to appoint Zelenkofske Axelrod, Borough Auditor. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution 2012-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. Shaver, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, Council Members unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-R-1. Resolution 2012-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. Albert, seconded by Ms. Marcinko, Council Members unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-R-2. Resolution 2012-R-3 - Confirming the membership and terms of the Steelton Zoning Hearing Board. On a motion made by Ms. Marcinko, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2010-R-3. OFFICIAL ADOPTION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, 11TH EDITION. On a motion made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council Members unanimously voted to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order, 11th Edition. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Emuel Powell, 321 Lebanon St., Steelton – wanted to congratulate everyone sworn in to Borough Council this evening, especially Ms. House. COUNCIL AND MAYOR’S CONCERNS: Dr. Szada – Wished a Happy New Year to all. Mr. Spencer – Wanted to express his appreciation for the confidence the residents have in him, as shown by his being re-elected to Borough Council. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to All. Ms. House – Wished a Happy New Year to all. Thanked everyone for their support, especially Kristen Tate, Harry House, Alex Reber, Mr. Powell (cousin) and her daughter. This gives her the confidence to move forward into 2012 and have a good year. - 3 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 3, 2012 Ms. Marcinko – Wished everyone a Happy New Year. In response to a comment made by Mr. Powell earlier she thanked the Steelton Borough Community Cats’ “Secret Santa” and read the card sent along with the $1,000 check they received. She also thanked Chief Spangler and the Police Department for saving over $130,000 in overtime last year. She also welcomed Ms. House as the newest member of Council, stating she likes her tenacity; and quipped that her appointment also means Ms. Marcinko is no longer the “freshman member” of Council! Mr. Shaver –Thanked everyone who attended tonight’s meeting and thanked the voters for their support. Stated that this Council will try to do the best we can for the Borough. Also welcomed Ms. House aboard. Mr. Albert – Welcomed Ms. House to Council. Congratulations to Fire Chief Steve Brubacher and thanks to former Chief Gene Vance for this year of service. Mayor Acri – Wished everyone a Happy New Year. Wished Council good luck in 2012; welcomed Ms. House and reminded everyone of her concern for residents, especially our seniors. Congratulated both Steve Brubacher and Gene Vance and thanked them for their year of service to the community. Thanked Chief Spangler and the Police Department for holding down overtime and their continuing work on fighting crime in the Borough. Reminded everyone that Thursday, January 12th is “Public Officials Day” at the Farm Show; see Mr. Brown if you haven’t signed up yet. Mr. Brown – Happy New Year. Thanked Council and all Department Heads for their help and support through his first year. Mr. Wright – Happy New Year. Invited the public to all Council meetings; informed them that Council worked hard to form competent and fair committees/teams for 2012. Congratulated Fire Chief Steve Brubacher and reminded him of the fact that Gene Vance was actually his first appointment as President of Council, so Steve has “big shoes to fill”. Mr. Shaver then asked both Chiefs to stand for official thanks for what they’ve done and for what they will do in the future. Finally, Mr. Wright called Mr. and Ms. House to the front of chambers and presented an official Steelton Borough pin, which Mr. House pinned on his wife. Mr. Wright then announced that this makes Ms. House an official “Steeltonian”. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Mr. Albert, Council members voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, - 4 - Borough of Steelton Reorganization Meeting January 3, 2012 ____________________________________ ______________________________ Douglas E. Brown Kathy I. Sosnowski Borough Manager Executive Administrative Assistant - 5 -