HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
CDBG HEARING
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Deputy
Mayor Caroline Rhodes called the Public Hearing to order at
The
Purpose of the Hearing is the FFY 2000 Community Development Block Grant
Program, which was publicized in the Erie Times
Manager McFadden presented the 2000 CDBG Program by reading the Public Notice in its entirety as follows:
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published
The Borough of Edinboro intends to submit an application to the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
(DCED) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2000. At the present time, it is unknown what
the Borough’s FY2000 allocation will be, but it is anticipated to be
approximately $150,000.
These funds can be used for a variety of purposes within the Borough
of Edinboro such as public improvements (water, sewer, streets, recreation, etc.) to arrest the physical and/or environmental decline of the area, rehabilitation
of deteriorating housing units, removal of architectural barriers to the
elderly or physically challenged, energy conservation projects, etc. At
least 51% of the population benefiting from the project must be of low or moderate income.
The Borough of Edinboro is responsible for replacing all low and
moderate income housing units that are demolished or converted. However,
the displacement of persons as a result of projects selected will be avoided
to the greatest extent possible. A Residential Anti-displacement and
Relocation Policy has been adopted by the Borough of Edinboro for
all activities funded under this program.
The Borough of Edinboro will hold two Public Hearings. The
first
hearing will begin at
the
Hearing is to offer citizens an opportunity to provide input into the
development of the Borough of Edinboro’s needs. A presentation will
be made of the CDBG Program including eligibility requirements,
application procedures and criteria that will be applied to final project
selection. Interested organizations and individuals will be given the
opportunity to offer suggestions for the development of the Borough
of Edinboro’s CDBG application for FFY2000 and the Three Year
Community Development Plan (2000-2002). The public will also be
offered the opportunity to secure information regarding the use of
CDBG allocations of previous years.
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Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and
require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate
in the proceedings, please contact E.R. McFadden at (814) 734-1812
to discuss how to best accommodate these needs.
The Borough of Edinboro will submit the Application for FFY2000
to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for the financial assistance at a date to be determined by said agency. Prior to submission of this Application to DCED and before final action on the Application is taken by the Borough Council, a summary of its contents
will be published and a second hearing will be held on
at
2000 CDBG Application and to afford citizens the opportunity to offer
comments and suggestions.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes described prior uses of CDBG Program Funds from 1993 to 1999.
The
hearing was opened to the public for questions and project suggestions. Vicki Chesley, Special Program Coordinator
presented the following suggestions:
More architectural barrier removal such as the door into the Police
Office and door into the lower level to the library and recreation room;
Mayor Allen arrived and gave the closing remarks. With no further comments Charles Brand moved to close the hearing at 7:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________ _____________________________
Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Clifford E. Allen
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HOME RULE
BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
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8, 1999
Call
to Order:
Monday, November 8, 1999, 7:30 p.m., meeting was
called to order by Mayor Clifford Allen.
Roll
Call:
The following Council members were present:
Mayor Clifford Allen, Charles Brand, Mary Ann Horne, Caroline Rhodes, Richard
Forcucci, Jean Davis and George Finney.
Also in attendance were E.R. Buck McFadden, Borough Manager; and Marie
Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests
present were Robert Gray, Attorney Tim Sennett, Rick Shebondy of PNC, and
Maggie Stablein.
Minutes:
Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the
Regular Council Meeting held October 25, 1999.
Jean Davis moved for approval of the minutes and Caroline Rhodes
seconded. The minutes passed unanimously by voice vote 7-0.
Being no interested persons present to speak the
Mayor moved on to the matter of $500,000 Guaranteed Revenue Note
Mayor Allen turned the floor over to Attorney Sennett and Rich Shebondy to present the Guaranteed Revenue Note. Attorney Sennett explained that the Water Authority met earlier and passed a resolution incurring a line of credit not to exceed $500,000. He presented Council with a copy of the commitment letter of June 28th signed September 15, 1999; guarantee agreement stating that the Council will make payment on the loan if the Authority faults on the payment; and lastly an Ordinance numbered 493 which requests DCED to authorize the loan stating it is in conjunction with the 1997 water stripping tower project which has a 25 year life. Manager McFadden stated that management recommends the adoption of this ordinance. Mary Ann Horne motioned to adopt Ordinance 493 and Charles Brand seconded the motion. Mayor Allen called for a roll call vote: Caroline Rhodes yes; Charles Brand yes; Mary Ann Horne yes; Richard Forcucci yes; George Finney yes, Jean Davis yes; and Mayor Clifford Allen yes. It was noted that the Ordinance passed by a 7-0 roll call vote.
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Caroline Rhodes motioned to accept the Lease Agreement with Northwest Tri County Intermediate Unit #5, which was seconded by Charles Brand. With no objections the motion passed unanimously by a 7-0 voice vote.
Mayor Allen noted that the Employee Safety Program Manual was presently with Department Heads for comments.
Caroline Rhodes, Chairman of the
Ordinance Review Committee requested that the Manager contact Solicitor Marsh
to get his comments on the Nuisance Ordinance.
It was the committee’s hope to get this Ordinance on the books before January
2000.
Richard Forcucci, Chairman of the Street,
Buildings, and Grounds had no report but wished to make two comments. First he questioned if large trailer cabs
were allowed on the berm of the street?
This is in reference to two cabs parked at the corner of Angling and
Hickory and when parked there you can not even see the house. The second question was in regards to the old
donut shop location. There has been a
low boy sitting on the side street and he wondered how long it could be left
there. Manager McFadden stated he would
find the answers to his questions and get back to him.
Correspondence
from Solicitor Marsh was presented to Council for their information in regards
to Civil Action No. 13527 lawsuit. Also
a letter confirming that he would represent the Council at two Washington
Township Council Hearings in regards to a Conditional Use Application filed by
Warnshuis and a Rezoning Hearing. Manager McFadden stated that the Council had
been polled and the majority agreed to the Solicitor representing Council at
these two hearings and not at the DEP Hearing.
Mary Ann Horne moved
approval of the submitted bill payments totaling $141,003.92 and Jean Davis
seconded. Caroline Rhodes questioned the
water tank project being CDBG funds and if the funds were in our account. Manager McFadden stated that it was a draw
down fund and would be wired into the General Fund and then paid out. The question of the YMCA annual contribution
being usually done in the Spring and the Sept/Oct. lifeguard payments seemed
late. Manager McFadden stated
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He
would verify they were not duplicates and get back to Caroline on this
matter. There being no further questions
on the bills submitted for payment, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote
of 7-0.
Mayor Allen proceeded to acceptance
of the payroll as submitted for the period ending October 31, 1999 and paid
November 5, 1999. Mary Ann Horne moved
approval of the payroll and Jean Davis seconded. The motion approving the payroll, overtime
reports, and supplemental time sheets passed unanimously by voice vote 7-0.
Manager McFadden stated that the Non-Uniformed Employee Negotiations would continue on November 15, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Members of the negotiating committee were asked to come at 9:00 a.m. to meet with Attorney Mike Palumbo.
POLICE: Manager McFadden informed Council that the traffic survey for a permanent stop sign was in progress.
It was noted that a public notice was advertised for a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board in an alternate spot. Manager McFadden was instructed to see if any applicants had been received so Council could make their appointment in a timely manner or re-advertise if no applicants had been received.
Manager McFadden explained to Council that the Ordinance for no parking because of snow removal stated November 15th while the signs stated November 1st. Management is requesting to change the Ordinance to state November 1st. George Finney stated in the past warnings were given out November 1-15th and wondered if they were still being given this year. After much discussion it was agreed to place the amendment to the ordinance on the next agenda for approval.
Mary Ann Horne stated there would be a meeting of the Shade Tree Committee on November 10th at 7:00 p.m. It was also noted that the grant for trees was mailed out after the last committee meeting.
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Manager McFadden informed Council that the next Task Force meeting would be Friday November 12, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at EUP.
Much discussion on the Chen’s situation with Washington Township followed with regards to bulk water. Manager McFadden stated he would keep Council advised of the progress with Washington Township. Council instructed Manager McFadden to write the Chen’s, so they know that the hold up is the Township has not signed the sewage or water agreements.
Council was given a copy of a letter from Campbell, Durrant & Beatty dated October 20, 1999 to Radian International for their information.
Manager McFadden informed Council that a letter came today stating that Attorney Marsh would be setting up a teleconference to get a settlement as soon as possible on the Therasse vs. Borough lawsuit.
There being no other new business, Mayor Allen asked for a motion to adjourn. Jean Davis motioned for adjournment at 8:23 p.m. With no objections the Council meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
__________________________ _____________________________
Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Clifford E. Allen
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HIGHLIGHTS
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
November 8, 1999
COUNCIL APPROVED:
1. Payment of bills
2. Payment of payroll
3. Minutes of October 25, 1999
4.
Ordinance
394 ($500,000 Guarantee Revenue Note)
5.
Authorize
Solicitor to represent Council at two Washington Township Hearings
6.
Approved
Lease Agreement with Northwest TriCounty Intermediate Unite #5
POSTPONED
1.
Amendment
on changing date of Parking for Snow Removal
2.
Ordinance
for stop sign (after traffic survey).
3.
Employee
Safety Program Manual
4.
Nuisance
Ordinance
UPCOMING
MEETINGS:
1.
Next CDBG
Hearing February 7, 2000
2.
Shade Tree
Committee November 10, 1999 7:00 p.m.
3.
Council
Meeting November 22, 1999 7:30 p.m.
MANAGER
INSTRUCTED TO:
1.
Check with
Solicitor on Nuisance Ordinance
2.
Advertise
Nuisance Ordinance if ready
3.
Find out if
large truck cabs can park corner Angling & Hickory on berm
4.
Equipment
parking on street next to old donut shop – how long allowed?
5.
Find out if
YMCA annual contribution paid in Spring also
6.
Find out if
Sept/Oct Life Guards payment is duplicate
7.
Finish
specs for bidding for Garbage Hauler
8.
Letter to
Chen’s on status of water and sewer agreements
9.
Advertise
for stop sign ordinance after traffic study finished by police
10.
See if
vacancy Zoning Hearing Board Alternate has had applicants or re-advertise
11.
Prepare
amendment to ordinance for snow removal stop signs to November 1st
12.
Update on
Water and Sewer agreements with Washington Township as new information is
available
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CDBG HEARING - November 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEETING
November 8, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order, Mayor Clifford Allen
II. Roll
Call: Mayor Clifford Allen __, Chuck
Brand __,
Jean Davis __, George Finney __, Richard
Forcucci __,
Mary Ann Horne __, Caroline Rhodes __,
Attorney Ritchie Marsh __, E.R. Buck McFadden
(Borough Manager) __,
Marie Lander (Assistant to the Manager) __.
III. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting October 25, 1999
Action:
Motion to approve minutes
IV.
Persons
Requesting Time To Address Council
V.
Old
Business
A.
Lease
Agreement Northwest Tri County Intermediate Unit #5
–
Action: Approval
B.
Employee
Safety Program Manual – Comments from Department Heads in
progress - No Action
VII. Committee Reports
A. Cable TV
- Mary Ann Horne, Chairman
No report
B. Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman
1.
$500,000
Guaranteed Revenue Note
C. Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes,
Chairman
No report
D. Personnel Committee - George Finney, Chairman
No report
E. Recreation - Chuck Brand, Chairman
No report.
F. Public Safety - Mary Ann Horne, Chairman
No
Report
G. Street, Buildings, and Grounds - Rich
Forcucci, Chairman
No
report
VIII Solicitor's Report:
A.
Lawsuit –
Civil Action No. 13527 – 1999 – FYI
B.
Nuisance
Ordinance – Solicitor update
C.
Ritchie
Marsh Letter of Oct. 29th - Ratification of appearance before
Washington Township Council Hearing
IX. Manager's Report:
A.
Manager
B. Finance
1.
Authorization
to Approve Bills, Paid /99 Action: Motion to approve bills $ 141,003.92
2.
Authorization
to Approve Payroll
Action:
Motion to approve payroll ending Oct 31, 1999 paid
November 5, 1999 totaling $
38,231.39
C.
Personnel
1.
Non-Uniformed Employee Contract - Negotiations
D. Public Safety
1.
Emergency
Management – No report
2.
Emergency
Medical Service (EMS) – No report
3. EVFD –No report
4. Police –
a)
Police
Reports - No report
b)
Stop sign –
traffic survey – in progress
E. BOCA/Code Enforcement
1.
Report
– No report
2.
F. Planning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
1.
G. Zoning –
1.
Public Notice – vacancy of alternate
H. Public Works
1.
Sanitation
a)
Recycling
b)
Solid waste
collection
1) Rubbish hauler bidding-
2.
Building
& Property
3.
Streets/Storm
Sewers/Signals/Signs
a)
Monthly
Report – No report
b)
Snow
removal signs – Amendment to ordinance
4.
Park &
Recreations
5.
Shade Trees
a) Next meeting December 8th 7:00
p.m.
6.
Dam
a)
I. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
1. Regional Act 537 Task Force – No change
a)
Long term
issues – No change
b)
Interim term
issues – No change
c)
Immediate
term issues- No change
3.
STP
Dechlorination and Organic Loading Rerating - FYI
J. Water System
1. Washington Township related issues
a)
Borough/Authorities
and Township/Authorities Master
Agreement – tabled
b)
Water
Agreement—No action
3.
Campbell,
Durrant & Beatty, letter of Oct 20th to Radian International
K. Community Development/Project Coordination
1.
Activities
Report – No report
X.
Communications
XI.
New
Business
XII. Special Reports
XIII. Adjournment
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