Call to Order President Guy Tucci called meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Roll Call Attendees: Guy Tucci, President, Mary Taufer, Vice President, Council Members- Tamara Chacko by phone, Kelley Dickson-Absent Charles McHugh, Cheryl Amodei-Mascara, Dennis Makel, Solicitor, Michael Gomber, Mayor, Secretary, Sandy Motichak
Pledge of Allegiance Lead by President, Guy Tucci
Motion Mary Taufer, second Cheryl Amodei-Mascara, to approve the March 16, 2015 minutes. Motion carried.
Motion Chuck McHugh, second Mary Taufer to approve bills, $25,462.10-General, $13,728.93-PLGIT
Public Comment
David Kucherawy, 115 Wilmont Ave. Mr. Kucherawy explained he had a water drainage problem on his property due to run-off water dispersal from what he believes is his neighbor’s property at 407 N. Wade. He showed the council a diagram of the properties and explained his concerns. He requested a resolution from the borough. Discussion continued and the council and Public Works Supervisor, Aaron Lucero thought the property in question is a paper alley not owned by the borough. Further discussion continued and some suggestions were made as to putting gutters on the neighbor’s garage for the run-off water or install dry pits on homeowner’s property to catch run-off water.
Mark Connors – commented to the council about several paper streets in the borough that are not being taxed and perhaps to check with the Clerk of Courts at the county to check the status of the paper streets.
Reports
Secretary – Report on file in the office
Public Works – Supervisor Aaron Lucero stated that Sherman Ave was paved and residents are pleased and the road enhances the borough. Also, he stated the mulch was delivered to the playground edging was set up for the mulch. New Swings were also received and put up in the playground. Council discussed the cover for the salt area and type of roof for salt storage area. Council Vice President asked if there would be any consideration in building a new Municipal Building in the borough at the cost of $250,000. Solicitor Makel suggested Council check with Deemston Borough for cost estimates for a roof for the salt area because they had just did a salt storage project. Also to check with Widmer Engineering for design and cost estimates for a municipal building.
Police Department – Mayor Gomber indicated he received 7 applicants for the Police Chief Position. He will set up interviews next week. He also wanted to present some certificates of appreciation to several residents of the borough and will invite them to the next council meeting. Council Vice President Mary Taufer asked Mayor Gomber if he could have the police officers stop by the playground occasionally when families and children are at the playground. Introduce themselves so that residents would know the officers that work for the borough.
Code Enforcement Officer – Report on file in office.
Council Members:
* Guy Tucci – will discuss under action items.
* Mary Taufer –Vice President Mary Taufer reported the Borough Shredding event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm. She also suggested creating a folder with all the expenses and information be placed in a folder for the Playground. Ms. Taufer also received 3 bids for cutting down trees in the borough with an approximate cost of $500-$1,000 per tree. Based on information from one of the bids, there are about 9 trees in the borough that may need immediate attention. Discussion continued and Ms. Taufer will get a written estimate for the cost of just the 9 trees to include the grinding of the stumps and clean-up also.
* Tamara Chacko –No report.
* Chuck McHugh –Council Member Chuck McHugh wanted to acknowledge VP Mary Taufer and Public Works Supervisor, Aaron Lucero for the getting the streets swept in the borough. He will check to see when PENNDOT will be sweeping Beau Street. Additional discussion continued regarding raked leaves on Watson and inlet clogged on McKennan.
* Kelley Dickson – Absent
* Cheryl Amodei-Mascara – Council Member Mascara indicated that she has an associate that is affiliated with the Wolf Administration and could possibly help the borough get grants for some of the projects that need done in the borough. Ms. Mascara also proposed to council the possibility of having a Community Day in the borough. She commented that a good crowd pleaser might be a dunking booth (Dunk the Mayor).
She suggested September, 2015.
Solicitor
Action Items
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Cheryl Amodei-Mascara, to accept Bob Dickson’s resignation with regrets. Motion passed.
* Motion Cheryl Amodei-Mascara, second Mary Taufer, to reaffirm Jordan Tax Service as billing service for
garbage and adopt Act 20. Motion passed.
* Motion Cheryl Amodei-Mascara, second Mary Taufer, to reaffirm PENNDOT and EWB Agility Agreement.
Motion passed.
* Motion Mary Taufer, second Chuck McHugh to authorize Park Rental agreement fee of $50.00 be non-
refundable.
* After discussion regarding appointment of Council Member Matthew Boice to replace Bob Dickson, motion Cheryl Amodei-Mascara, second Mary Taufer to authorize to change the council meetings to the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm unless it falls on a Holiday. If it falls on a Holiday the meeting will be on Tuesday at 7:00 pm and to advertise the change of meeting day it in the newspaper. The next meeting will be Monday, May 4, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Motion passed.
* Discussion regarding Code Enforcement and curbs in the borough. Council discussed the ordinance
regarding replacement of the curbs in the borough and to address the enforcement possibly by walking through the borough and determine those curbs that are in need of repair due to safety issues. Solicitor Makel suggested developing a plan first and then move forward as how to fix the curbs in the borough.
A possible Walk About the Borough date was tentatively set for May 16, 2015.
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session Motion Chuck McHugh second Cheryl Amodei-Mascara to enter Executive Session for Personnel Reasons at 8:40 pm. Motion carried. No action taken.
Adjournment
Motion Guy Tucci, second Mary Taufer to adjourn meeting at 8:41 pm. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted,
Sandra Motichak, Secretary