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Page |1 Borough of Steelton Council Agenda September 15, 2014 Call Meeting to order: President Jeffery Wright Pledge of allegiance: President Jeffery Wright Moment of Silence: Mayor Thomas F. Acri There were no executive sessions held between meetings. Approval of schedules of billing, requisitions and change order as present for: August 2014 Approval of Department Reports: Fire and Ambulance Police Code Enforcement NEDC Committee Mayor’s Report Public Works Report Borough Manager’s Report Public Comment on Agenda Items Only Presentations: Matt Cichy Engineering Activities Communication: None Unfinished Business: None New Business: Mr. Wion Resolution establishing special purpose parking for Teresa Heffelfinger on South Locust Street Mr. Wion Ordinance amending special purpose parking zone fines.  Page |2 Borough of Steelton Council Agenda September 15, 2014 Borough Manager Approval of hiring Nate Handley for the Water Distribution Department starting on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 with the understanding a CDL license must be obtained within 6 months of the date of hire. Audience Participation Council Concerns Executive Session Other Business Adjournment  P age |1 Steelton Borough Council Meeting 9/15/14 Borough of Steelton Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 Members Present: Jeffery L. Wright, President Maria Marcinko, Vice-President (Participated by telephone) Mike Albert, Pro-Tem Denae House, Councilperson Maryjo Szada, Councilperson Brian Proctor, Councilperson David Wion, Solicitor Sara Gelatly, Manager Absent: Steven Shaver, Councilperson Call Meeting to order: President Jeffery Wright called the meeting of September 15, 2014, to order at 6:33 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence: Mayor Acri led a moment of silence. Executive Session between Meetings Mr. Wright announced that there was no executive session held between meetings. Approval of schedules of billing, requisitions and change order as present for: August 2014 Mr. Wright entertained a motion to approve the schedules of billings, requisitions, and change orders as presented for August 2014 which was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. House. The motion carried. Approval of Department Reports: Fire and Ambulance Police Code Enforcement NEDC Committee Mayor’s Report Public Works Report Borough Manager’s Report  P age |2 Steelton Borough Council Meeting 9/15/14 Mr. Wright entertained a motion to approve department reports which was made by Mr. Proctor, seconded by Mr. Albert, and the motion carried. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only: Mr. Charlie Lawson, 401 Columbia Street Mr. Lawson asked questions regarding the hiring of Mr. Nate Handley. Presentations: Matt Cichy, Engineering Activities Mr. Cichy was present to discuss engineering activities from August 8, 2014, through September 12, 2014. Mr. Cichy’s summary provided an overview of the following projects performed by HRG for the Borough: • Engineering Retainer-HRG Project No. 1337.0032 • NPDES Phase II MS4 Stormwater Requirements-HRG Project No. 1337.0029 • Steelton Land Development Reviews-HRG Project No. 1337.0038 • Blueberry Alley Storm Sewer Replacement & Washington Street Storm Sewer Replacement HRG Project Numbers 1337.0430 and 1337.0462 • Mohn Street Recreational Project-HRG Project No. 1337.0456 • NPDES MS4s Permit Renewal, Notice of Intent-HRG Project No. 1337.0451 • Street Scape Phase 2-HRG Project No. 1337.0460 • Adams Street Townhomes Revised Plans-HRG Project No. 1337.0461 • Adams Street Redevelopment Storm Sewer Improvements-HRG Project No. 1337.0467 o HRG provided the following bid tabulations: Farhat Excavating, $129,470.00; MacMore Construction, $185,648.00; Rogele, Inc., $211,111.00. HRG recommended awarding the contract to Farhat Excavating. Mr. Wright entertained a motion to award the contract to Farhat Excavating which was made by Mr. Proctor and seconded by Mr. Albert. The motion carried. • Greenways, Trails and Recreation Funding Assistance-HRG Project No. 1337.0468 Communication: There were no new communication presented. Unfinished Business: There was no new unfinished business discussed. New Business:  P age |3 Steelton Borough Council Meeting 9/15/14 Mr. Wion, Resolution establishing special purpose parking for Teresa Heffelfinger on South Locust Street Mr. Wion presented Resolution 2014-R-13 which provided a special purpose parking zone for Ms. Teresa A. Heffelfinger beginning at a point, said point located on the southern line of Locust Street, said point also being located 75.2 feet northeast of the southeast corner of the intersection of Locust and Penn Streets; continuing along the southern line of Locust Street in a northeasterly direction, a distance of 20 feet to a point, being the entire frontage of 334 Locust Street. Mr. Wright entertained a motion to approve special purpose parking for Ms. Heffelfinger via resolution 2014-R-13 which was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Proctor. The motion carried. Mr. Wion, Ordinance amending special purpose parking zone fines. Mr. Wion presented Ordinance 2014-14 which amends the Steelton Borough Code to revise the minimum and maximum fines for violation of Article III Section 110-27 “Special Purpose Parking Zones.” Mr. Wright entertained motion which was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Mr. Proctor. The motion carried with Dr. Szada voting in the negative. Borough Manager, Approval of hiring Nate Handley for the Water Distribution Department starting on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, with the understanding that a CDL license must be obtained within 6 months of the date of hire. Audience Participation: The following individuals provided comments: • Ms. Yvette Wilson, 234 N. Second Street, spoke regarding water bills and recognition of her father who was a veteran. • Mr. Charlie Lawson, 401 Columbia Street, provided comments regarding a residence in the Borough and phone calls on Bessemer Street. • Ms. Sylvia (last name not provided), 22 Adams Street, provided comments relating to her grandchildren residing in the Borough. • Mr. Al Sporik, 638 N. Front Street, spoke regarding HRG bill details and asked for understanding as to why he has to pay. Mr. Wion provided comments at this time. • Ms. Cynthia Richards, 16 Adams Street, confirmed Mr. Lawson’s comments pertaining to 598 Bessemer Street. • Ms. Natasha Woods, 181 S. Front Street, provided comments in regards to Felton Loft Private Property and stated concerns. • Mr. Markis Millberry, 349 Spruce Street, invited Council and residents to the Candlelight Vigil on September 28, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the football field. • Ms. Veronica Supan, 2604 S. 4th Street, shared concerns regarding over grown property on T Street as well as provided police concerns.  P age |4 Steelton Borough Council Meeting 9/15/14 • Mr. Brandon Flood provided comments regarding the Black Caucus Committee. • Ms. Johanna Mott, 100 S. 4th Street, provided comments on the water plant hiring. • Ms. Eva Cotta, 415 Reading Street, inquired if there is a family policy for borough employees. Executive Session: Mr. Wright entertained a motion to move into executive session to discuss personnel issues at 8:12 p.m. which was made by Mr. Albert and seconded by Ms. House. The motion carried. Adjournment: Mr. Wright moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. The motion was made by Mr. Albert, seconded by Mr. Proctor, and the motion carried.