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Call to Order:
The following Council members were present: Charles Brand, George Finney, Caroline Rhodes, Jean Davis, Robert Gray and Paul Snyder. Member absent was Mayor Clifford Allen. Also in attendance were E.R. Buck McFadden, Borough Manager; Attorney Ritchie Marsh; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests present were H. Robert Cannell, Pamela Valone, Amy Mulligen, Barb Jacobs, Karen Tumonelle from the Tribune, Kenny Strum, Elmer Le Seur, W.R. Miller, Mike Glass of Edinboro Troop 176 BSA with 8 scouts, Charlie Malec, Gerrie Sellers, W. Sellers, and Bridget Jeffery.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes introduced the minutes from the Reorganization Meeting held January 2, 2001. Jean Davis moved for approval of the minutes and Charles Brand second. The minutes passed unanimously by voice vote 5-0 with Caroline Rhodes abstaining.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes introduced the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held January 2, 2001. Jean Davis moved for approval of the minutes and Charles Brand second. The minutes passed unanimously by voice vote 5-0 with Caroline Rhodes abstaining.
Elmer LeSuer of 10887 Route 99, McKean a representative of the Fireworks Committee requested time to discuss Borough fees excluding vendor fees. Mr. LeSuer gave an update from the committee including the date of July 4, 2001, Wednesday, would follow the same format as last year. As a single day, from noon until fireworks being funded by fundraisers. Mr. LeSuer petitioned Council about the fees for clean up crew, electrician, and policeman be split between the Borough and the committee. He felt that 90% of the vendors would be back this year and everyone who attended had a great day. Caroline Rhodes stated that Council would like to discuss the costs. Manager McFadden reviewed a memo to Council regarding 2000 revenue and costs. It was noted that the revenue from the vendors paid for half of the expenses. Mr. LeSeur noted that he had not realized the revenue from the vendors would help with the expenses. Manager McFadden stated last year was a learning situation and he felt that all or more people would come out to have fun and these cost estimates were the Borough's expectations for 2001. Charles Brand asked how many profit vendors were actually Borough vendors. Mr. LeSeur felt that not more than 10 vendors were Borough
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residents or businesses. Jean Davis stated that the Borough and Township had met forming a joint recreation committee and requested that he also go to the Township for help and support. George Finney stated that the Borough has raised taxes for the last two years and the fireworks is enjoyed by all surrounding areas and it would be good if the governments of the surrounding areas also could help with labor and funds in support. Caroline Rhodes stated that Recreation Committee, Manager, and the Fireworks Committee should get together and continue this productive conversation about costs.
Bob Cannell, 124 Harrison Drive, Edinboro, stated that as a member of the Greater Roundtable and Kawanis Club both organizations take pride in our community. He felt that both organizations support the Fireworks Committee and the time they take to put this together and what ever the Borough could do to help would be appreciated. Mr. Elmer LeSeur stated he was willing to put a Fireworks Committee representative on the Joint Recreation Committee if needed.
Pam Valone, 124 Beau Drive requested time to speak. She started by introducing six residents that were with her. She read a statement from her husband and herself addressing situation with ice and the paving on Beau Drive. Manager McFadden stated that he had spoken to the Code Enforcement Officer Dave Zamierowski and Public Works Director Tom Schruers as well as Lake Engineering and it has been ongoing since last April. The situation is unfortunate with a couple problems that interrelate. The first is the street or right of way may have groundwater and or runoff effecting it causing soft spots in the cartway. Storm water control is significantly absent and what was thought last summer would work out did not. This winter not being as mild as in the past several years has brought the problem with plowing into the ditch in the culdesac which is unable to pass runoff. It looks like pipes more than ditches maybe needed in specific locations. Some driveways also meet the street but have no pipe to continue under the driveways. The segment under the driveway may have a wrong slop, elevation not productive or segments missing something up or down stream from them. Also a factor is adjacent property runoff. There has been some storm work done to date but may need more work. At some point in time we did already accept the street per Dave Zamierowski and Tom Schruers. The Borough, homeowners, future homeowners, and builders need to work together since this is not a clear picture. The Borough has money allocated for storm sewer work this year and since there is no major downtown project this summer the crew will be available to work on this situation. This construction season will be time to look at storm water problems as well as inflow and infiltration in Lakeside as well as Beau Drive. Caroline Rhodes noted that Beau Drive would have high priority when the weather warms. Ms. Valone stated that she believed they needed to work together with homeowners to communicate the time frame on installing pipes in their driveways. She questioned the adjacent property that was mentioned. Is it the golf course? And who is responsible for Beau Drive? Manager McFadden explained that up until the time the Borough accepts a roadway and infrastructure of road, storm sewers grates, underdrains, and sanitary sewers the developer is required to meet requirements of the Borough. If it is
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inadvertently missed in drawings in a reasonable amount of time the Borough and developer can readdress the issue. After we accept the road it is harder to assertain that. With speaking to staff we have accepted the road but not Kasey Road and maybe the interest of developers in a lot on Kasey and Beau Drive will bring new future discussions with current developers. Attorney Marsh would be asked if necessary by Manager McFadden to look into the situation and give his opinion on the developers responsibility at this point.
Amy Mulligan, 120 Beau Drive stated she has lived there for 4 1/2 years and this is the worst ever, with sink holes that are patched and blow out in a day or two. Today was a good day but it isn't snowing. Manager McFadden stated they are unable to do anything until construction time and this is the time to get enhanced maintenance and research on possible solutions to the water situation. No resurfacing will be done until the road is correct and goes through a winter observation without sink holes, etc. It was suggested to move snow but since the area is flat there is no place that would be better then the next.
Mike Glass of Boy Scout Troop 176 was present with Boy Scouts working on merit badge "Citizenship of the Community". Mr. Glass stated they where here to observe the governing body and would get a copy of the budget to determine the expenses and list what is provided to the community. Caroline Rhodes thanked the Boy Scouts for coming and encouraged them to come again and ask questions and come during the work day to meet the police, road crew, visit water plant, sewer plant, and code enforcement office.
Employee Safety Program Manual and Public Water Emergency Response Agreement were continued to be tabled.
Cable TV Committee: Robert Gray, Chairman reported that he received a letter from the General Manager Chris Lovell answering questions about Digitial cable and internet options, and would consider putting notice about HBO guide would no longer be mailed to residents on the cable.
Ordinance Review Committee: Caroline Rhodes, Chairman stated she would discuss an amendment to prohibit burning of recyclables for its first reading later in the meeting.
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Personnel Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman reported that they had met January 16 and prior to this meeting regarding evaluation of the Manager. They have another meeting scheduled for January 29th.
Recreation Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman had no report but would check with the Manager and Fireworks Committee on scheduling a meeting to continue discussions on the Fourth of July event.
Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee: Paul Snyder Chairman reported that Manager McFadden and Charles Brand had met with him to review of downtown project. A meeting is needed to finalize the CDBG 2001 project and February 5th at 6:30 p.m. with the Recreation Committee also attending was agreed upon.
It was noted that, prior to the Council meeting, Council had met with Solicitor Marsh to discuss legal matters.
DEP EHB Docket 2000-125-R: It was noted that a joint Council and Municipal Authority executive session would take place February 7, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. to review latest Washington Township proposal.
In regard to Orr Brothers PRD or private request at PADEP nothing new was to report.
Manager McFadden stated that he would be meeting with GMSD Business Manager to review procedures with Marie Lander.
Information on David J. Knablein, d/b/a Travelers Motel Bankruptcy Case No. 93-10609-WWB was available for Council's review.
Solicitor Marsh presented Public Records Policy Rules and Regulations. Jean Davis motioned and Charles Brand second the Resolution 5-2001 as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5-2001
WHEREAS, The Borough Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro recognizes the importance of public records as the record of the acts of this municipality and the repository of information concerning this Borough; and
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WHEREAS, The public has the right under the law to inspect and procure copies under the Right to Know Law; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate, therefor, for the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro to establish current policy and regulations for the inspection and/or acquisition of copies of those public records, not exempted by law, by the public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, and the same hereby is resolved by Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, assembled this 22nd day of January, 2001, that the "Acquisition of Public Records - Policy and Regulations", attached hereto and made part hereof, is established by Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro to be effective this date.
With no objections the role call vote was taken: Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; Mayor Allen, Absent; and Caroline Rhodes, no. The motion passed by 5-1 role call vote.
A letter to Penn Prime from Public Works Director Tom Schruers was available for Council's review.
Jean Davis motioned and George Finney second the adoption of Resolution 2-2001 and Resolution 4-2001 and to authorize appropriate persons to sign loans and authorize automatic deduction of loan payments for small borrowing of $37,507 for Commonwealth of PA requirement to reimburse Police pension and $29,595 for Police vehicle and copier. Both loans would be for three years at 5.5% from PNC Bank. Paul Snyder asked if the vehicle and copier would be leased or purchased? It was explained that they would be purchased and the only interest charge would be from the loan.
RESOLUTION
No. 2-2001, Enacted January 22, 2001
Of
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Erie County, Pennsylvania
GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, SERIES PNC-01-1
$37,507.00
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the above-named Local Government Unit (the "Local Government Unit") deems it advisable to borrow the amount shown above, pursuant to the Local Government Unit Debt Act (the "Act") for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving or renovating the building, facilities or other physical plant, purchasing or obtaining the equipment and/or otherwise acquiring the capital items listed on Exhibit P hereto (the "Project"); and
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WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit has obtained an estimate of the cost(s) and has determined the useful life of the Project by any one or more of the following methods: taking bids, obtaining an option for a fixed prior contract or obtaining estimates from registered architects, professional engineers or other persons qualified by experience; and
WHEREAS, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the "Bank") has presented a written proposal (the "Proposal"), attached hereto as Exhibit P to purchase a note to be issued by the Local Government Unit in order to achieve the financing of the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby enacted that:
Section 1 -- Authorization.
1.01. The Local Government Unit hereby authorizes the incurrence, and the increase of its non electoral indebtedness in the principal amount set forth above, to be evidenced by an installment note (the "Note"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit N, in order to pay the costs of the Project. The Note will be dated the date of its delivery, will bear interest at the rate and will be payable (or will be subject to redemption or will mature) on the dates shown on Exhibit P.
1.02. The Chief Legislative Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer or their duly elected and acting successors (the "Designated Officers") are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver such documents, and to do and perform all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and further security of the Note, including its execution and sealing and delivery to the Bank.
Section 2 -- Preparation of Debt Statement.
As required by §410 of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, the Designated Officers of the Local Government Unit shall prepare, execute and acknowledge the Debt Statement, and its accompanying Borrowing Base Certificate, forms of which are attached as Exhibit DS.
Section 3 -- Security and Payment of Note.
3.01. The Note shall be a general, full faith, unlimited tax obligation of the Local Government Unit. The Local Government Unit hereby covenants with the Bank and with subsequent holders, from time to time, of the Note that it will (a) include the amount of the debt service for each fiscal year in which any installment of principal or interest is payable in its budget for that year, (b) appropriate such amounts to the payment of such debt service and (c) duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid the principal of and interest on the Note on the dates at the place and in the manner stated therein according to the true intent and meaning thereof; for such budgeting, appropriation and payment, the Local Government Unit hereby pledges its full faith, credit and taxing power.
3.02. The Local Government Unit does hereby create, and order to be established (in its name and identified by reference to the Note), a Sinking Fund for the payment of the Note with the Bank, and does further covenant to maintain such Sinking Fund until the Note is paid in full. A Designated Officer is hereby authorized and directed to contract with the Bank for its services in such capacity, except as the same may be included in the Proposal.
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Section 4 -- Tax Covenants.
4.01. The Local Government Unit hereby covenants that no part of the proceeds of the Note will be used, at any time, directly or indirectly, in a manner which, if such use had been reasonably expected on the date of issuance of the Note, would have caused the Note to be an "arbitrage bond" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the Regulations thereunder applicable to the Note and that it will comply with the requirements of that Section and the Regulations throughout the term of the Note.
4.02. If: (a) the principal amount of the Note plus the aggregate principal amount of all other tax-exempt obligations issued and to be issued by or on behalf of the Local Government Unit during the current calendar year exceeds $5,000,000; and if (b) the gross proceeds of the Note are invested at a yield greater than the yield on the Note; and if (c) the gross proceeds of the Note are not expended or deemed to have been expended either within six months from the date of issuance, or, if the Project is a construction project, within two years from the date of issuance (and according to certain periodic expenditure thresholds), all pursuant to §148(f)(4)(B) of the Code, the Local Government Unit covenants that it will rebate to the U.S. Treasury, at the times and in the manner required by the Code, the difference (if a positive number) between the investment income received on the Note proceeds and the investment income that would have been earned had the Note proceeds been invested at the yield of the Note.
4.03. The Local Government Unit hereby designates the Note as a Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Code and represents that the total amount of obligations designated and to be designated by or on behalf of the Local Government Unit during the current calendar year does not and is not expected to exceed $10,000,000.
4.04. The Local Government Unit will file IRS Form 8038-GC, and any other forms or information required by the Code or the Regulations to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service in order to further ensure the exclusion of the interest on the Note from gross income tax for federal income tax purposes.
Section 5 -- Award.
Having determined that a private sale by negotiation of the Note is in the best financial interest of the Local Government Unit, the Governing Body hereby awards and sells the Note to the Bank in accordance with the Proposal which, as presented at this meeting, is hereby accepted and shall be executed by the Designated Officers.
Section 6 -- Note Resolution a Contract.
This Resolution shall be deemed to be a contract with the holders, from time to time, of the Note.
DULY ENACTED on January 22, 2001
RESOLUTION
No. _4-2001______, Enacted ____January 22__, 2001
Of
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Erie County, Pennsylvania
GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, SERIES PNC-01-2
$29,595.00
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WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the above-named Local Government Unit (the "Local Government Unit") deems it advisable to borrow the amount shown above, pursuant to the Local Government Unit Debt Act (the "Act") for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving or renovating the building, facilities or other physical plant, purchasing or obtaining the equipment and/or otherwise acquiring the capital items listed on Exhibit P hereto (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit has obtained an estimate of the cost(s) and has determined the useful life of the Project by any one or more of the following methods: taking bids, obtaining an option for a fixed prior contract or obtaining estimates from registered architects, professional engineers or other persons qualified by experience; and
WHEREAS, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the "Bank") has presented a written proposal (the "Proposal"), attached hereto as Exhibit P to purchase a note to be issued by the Local Government Unit in order to achieve the financing of the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby enacted that:
Section 1 -- Authorization.
1.01. The Local Government Unit hereby authorizes the incurrence, and the increase of its non electoral indebtedness in the principal amount set forth above, to be evidenced by an installment note (the "Note"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit N, in order to pay the costs of the Project. The Note will be dated the date of its delivery, will bear interest at the rate and will be payable (or will be subject to redemption or will mature) on the dates shown on Exhibit P.
1.02. The Chief Legislative Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer or their duly elected and acting successors (the "Designated Officers") are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver such documents, and to do and perform all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and further security of the Note, including its execution and sealing and delivery to the Bank.
Section 2 -- Preparation of Debt Statement.
As required by §410 of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, the Designated Officers of the Local Government Unit shall prepare, execute and acknowledge the Debt Statement, and its accompanying Borrowing Base Certificate, forms of which are attached as Exhibit DS.
Section 3 -- Security and Payment of Note.
3.01. The Note shall be a general, full faith, unlimited tax obligation of the Local Government Unit. The Local Government Unit hereby covenants with the Bank and with subsequent holders, from time to time, of the Note that it will (a) include the amount of the debt service for each fiscal year in which any installment of principal or interest is payable in its budget for that year, (b) appropriate such amounts to the payment of such debt service and (c) duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid the principal of and interest on the Note on the dates at the place and in the manner stated therein according to the true intent and meaning thereof; for such budgeting, appropriation and payment, the Local Government Unit hereby pledges its full faith, credit and taxing power.
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3.02. The Local Government Unit does hereby create, and order to be established (in its name and identified by reference to the Note), a Sinking Fund for the payment of the Note with the Bank, and does further covenant to maintain such Sinking Fund until the Note is paid in full. A Designated Officer is hereby authorized and directed to contract with the Bank for its services in such capacity, except as the same may be included in the Proposal.
Section 4 -- Tax Covenants.
4.01. The Local Government Unit hereby covenants that no part of the proceeds of the Note will be used, at any time, directly or indirectly, in a manner which, if such use had been reasonably expected on the date of issuance of the Note, would have caused the Note to be an "arbitrage bond" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the Regulations thereunder applicable to the Note and that it will comply with the requirements of that Section and the Regulations throughout the term of the Note.
4.02. If: (a) the principal amount of the Note plus the aggregate principal amount of all other tax-exempt obligations issued and to be issued by or on behalf of the Local Government Unit during the current calendar year exceeds $5,000,000; and if (b) the gross proceeds of the Note are invested at a yield greater than the yield on the Note; and if (c) the gross proceeds of the Note are not expended or deemed to have been expended either within six months from the date of issuance, or, if the Project is a construction project, within two years from the date of issuance (and according to certain periodic expenditure thresholds), all pursuant to §148(f)(4)(B) of the Code, the Local Government Unit covenants that it will rebate to the U.S. Treasury, at the times and in the manner required by the Code, the difference (if a positive number) between the investment income received on the Note proceeds and the investment income that would have been earned had the Note proceeds been invested at the yield of the Note.
4.03. The Local Government Unit hereby designates the Note as a Qualified Tax-Exempt obligation pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Code and represents that the total amount of obligations designated and to be designated by or on behalf of the Local Government Unit during the current calendar year does not and is not expected to exceed $10,000,000.
4.04. The Local Government Unit will file IRS Form 8038-GC, and any other forms or information required by the Code or the Regulations to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service in order to further ensure the exclusion of the interest on the Note from gross income tax for federal income tax purposes.
Section 5 -- Award.
Having determined that a private sale by negotiation of the Note is in the best financial interest of the Local Government Unit, the Governing Body hereby awards and sells the Note to the Bank in accordance with the Proposal which, as presented at this meeting, is hereby accepted and shall be executed by the Designated Officers.
Section 6 -- Note Resolution a Contract.
This Resolution shall be deemed to be a contract with the holders, from time to time, of the Note.
DULY ENACTED on January 22 , 2001
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The motion passed unanimously by 6-0 voice vote.
Also available for review was a letter to Attorney Marsh in regards to EVFD and Steve Krautter case 100-10-2001.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes introduced the bills for payment. Charles Brand moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $167,038.04 dated January 23, 2001 and Jean Davis seconded. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote of 6-0.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes proceeded in acceptance of the payroll as submitted for the period ending January 5, 2001 and paid January 12, 2001 totaling $46,149.80. Jean Davis moved approval of the payroll and Charles Brand seconded. The motion approving the payroll, overtime reports, and supplemental time sheets passed unanimously by voice vote 6-0
Manager McFadden informed Council that the employee performance reviews were in progress.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes noted that the police reports were in the packets as well as a letter to Dr. Naomi Johnson on the dispatch, letter to Ahmed on FAST/HUP officer retention requirement, a letter to Ahmed on GMSD/HRBE Cops in Schools Grant, and a recap of a conversation with Ms. Ahmed, Manager McFadden and Chief Craft.
Code Enforcement report was available for review. Letters of resignation from Zoning Hearing Board members Judi Jackson and Dr. Tom Come were accepted and advertisement for vacancies as alternates on the Zoning Hearing Board were authorized. Manager McFadden was instructed to send letters of thanks to Judi Jackson and Dr. Tom Come for their service on the Zoning Hearing Board.
Manager McFadden stated that a donation of chairs for the public meeting room downstairs was received. Deputy Mayor Rhodes instructed Manager McFadden to send an acknowledgement letter to the organization for the chairs.
Being no questions on the Public Works monthly report they moved on to the Lake. Caroline Rhodes asked how the lowering of the lake had faired with the ice? Manager McFadden stated the ice was on the water and beginning this week they are refilling the lake. It was lowered 5' and allowed to remain for at least a day with 32
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degree temperatures. It is not clear the extent the snow cover and ice has and if it was working against the idea of freezing out the Zebra Mussels.
Recycling/Burning Ordinance was discussed. Deputy Mayor Rhodes stated she would not submit her ordinance amendment at this time per Vicki Chesley's request to delay to allow her to make additional research pursuant to her recent discussions with staff
from other municipalities. Ms. Rhodes hoped that it could be kept to a one-line addition if possible to include recyclables to the burning ordinance. It was noted that the recycling ordinance requires all recyclables be taken to curb side so this should cover not being allowed to be burned.
Manager McFadden introduced a sludge contract extension. Rob Kennerknecht in reviewing terms and conditions of renewal of agreement April 1998 to December 1999 unless terminated could be extended by mutual consent. We have received a formal proposal from Waste Management to continue service for 36 month with no renewal after that date for $150 charge per load for hauling and $17.50 per ton for disposal which is an increase of $1.00 per ton for disposal. Rob Kennerknecht, Superintendent of WWCT recommends the renewal of the agreement at $1.00 increase per ton. Also reviewed was information he had received on other municipalities and costs of different haulers at substantially higher rates. George Finney motioned to renew the agreement for 36 months with Waste Management for sludge hauling and Charles Brand second. With no objections the motion passed unanimously by 6-0 voice vote.
Also received was a draft agreement for Act 537 with Washington Township. A joint executive session meeting was scheduled for February 7th at 6:00 p.m. with the Municipal Authority to review the agreement with the Solicitor.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes noted that the Water Department monthly report was included in the Council's packets for review.
Also included in the Council's packets was the monthly report of the Project Coordinator.
Deputy Mayor Rhodes asked if there was any communications or new business, being none she asked for adjournment.
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Paul Snyder motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 6-0 voice vote at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
_________________________ _____________________________
Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Clifford E. Allen
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HIGHLIGHTS
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 2001
· Payment of bills
· Payment of payroll
· Minutes of January 2, 2001
· Resolution 2-2001 & Resolution 4-2001 LOANS
· Resolution 5-2001
· Sludge Contract Extension for 36 months. ($1.00 increase)
· Employee Safety Program Manual
· Public Water Emergency Response Agreement
· Amendment to burning ordinance on recyclables
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Recreation & Street, Buildings, and Grounds Committee Feb. 5th 6:30 p.m.-CDBG
· Authority Meeting February 7, 2001 5:00 p.m.
· Executive Session Authority & Council February 7, 2001 6:00 p.m.
· CDBG Public Hearing February 12, 2001 6:30 p.m.
· Council Meeting February 12, 2001 7:00 p.m.
· HOST- PLCM Northwestern Regional meeting April 17, 2001
· Thank you letters for service- ZHB - Dr. Come & Judi Jackson.
· Acknowledgement to donor of chairs for public meeting room downstairs.
· Meet with Recreation Committee & Fireworks Committee on costs.
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HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 2001
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order, Deputy Mayor Rhodes
II. Roll Call: Chuck Brand __, Jean Davis __, George Finney __, Robert Gray __,
Caroline Rhodes __, Paul Snyder ___, Mayor Clifford Allen __ABSENT__,
Attorney Ritchie Marsh __, E.R. Buck McFadden (Borough Manager) __,
Marie Lander (Assistant to the Manager) ___.
III. Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes Reorganization Meeting January 2, 2000
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes
2. . Minutes Regular Meeting January 2, 2000
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes
IV. Persons Requesting Time To Address Council
1. Edinboro Fireworks Committee - discuss Borough fees excluding vendor fees
(NOTE: Cost and revenue information from last year will be available to Council Monday evening.)
2. Pam Valone
( April 10, 2000 minutes enclosed. Update memo from Dave Z. and Tom s. will be available at meeting)
V. Old Business
A. Employee Safety Program Manual – Council reviewing - TABLED
B. Public Water Emergency Response Agreement between Washington Township & The Home Rule Borough of Edinboro – TABLED
VI. Committee Reports
A. Cable TV - Robert Gray, Chairman
B. Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman
C. Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes, Chairman
D. Personnel Committee – Charles Brand, Chairman
1. Met January 16, 2001
E. Recreation - Chuck Brand, Chairman
F. Public Safety – George Finney, Chairman
G. Street, Buildings, and Grounds – Paul Snyder, Chairman
1. View Downtown Project Saturday January 10, 2001- Buck McFadden, Paul Snyder, & Charles Brand met at 10 a.m. to discuss and view project area Mill Street and Short Street. See cost and schedule estimates enclosed - FYI
VII Solicitor's Report:
A. Borough of Edinboro v. Teledyne Industries, Inc. and Penn Union Corporation C.A. No. 97-322-E - update
B. DEP EHB Docket 2000-125- R : Joint Council and Municipal Authority executive session 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2001 to review latest Washington Township proposal.
C. Orr Brothers - Nothing new regarding either their PRD or their private request at PADEP.
D. Tarbell Lane - update
E. Earned Income Tax:: Buck and Marie will meet GMSD Business Manager to review procedures.
F. David J. Knablein, d/b/a/ Travelers Motel Bankruptcy Case No. 93-10609-WWB - FYI
G. Public Records Policy Rules and Regulations - ACTION: Resolution 5-2001
VIII Manager's Report:
A. Manager
1. Letter to Penn Prime from Tom Schruers - FYI
2. Small Borrowing : $37,507 for Commonwealth of PA requirement to reimburse Police pension - 3 years @ 5.5% from PNC Bank- ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2-2001, authorize appropriate persons to sign, & authorize automatic deduction of loan payments
3. Small Borrowing: $29,595 for Police Vehicle & Copier - 3 years @ 5.5% from PNC Bank - ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 4-2001, authorize appropriate persons to sign, & authorize automatic deduction of loan payments.
4. Letter to Attorney March - EVFD-(Steve Krautter at 100-10-2001) -FYI
B. Finance
1. Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid January 23, 2001
Action: Motion to approve bills $ 167,038.04
2. Authorization to Approve Payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending January 5, 2001 paid January 12, 2001 totaling $ 46,149.80
C. Personnel
1. Annual Employee Performance Reviews in progress
D. Public Safety
1. Emergency Management
2. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
3. EVFD
4. Police
a) Police Reports - Report
b) Dispatch
1. Letter to Dr. Naomi T. Johnson dated January 11, 2001 - FYI
c) K9 grant - submitted 09/08/00 - no response as of this date
d) School Resource Officer
1. Letter to Ahmed - FAST/HUP officer retention requirement
2. Letter to Ahmed - GMSD/HRBE Cops in Schools Grant
3. Manager McFadden and Chief Craft telephoned Ms. Ahmed Tuesday, January 16. Our grant cannot be transferred to PSP or to Erie County Sheriff. Sheriff Department ineligible anyway because it lacks appropriate jurisdiction. GMSD Superintendent Therese Walter is aware and is contacting Ms. Ahmed separately. Project on hold pending results of Supt. Walters call, etc.
5. Employee Safety Committee
E. BOCA/Code Enforcement - Report
F. Planning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
G. Zoning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
1. Resignation from Zoning Hearing Board - Judi Jackson & Tom Come
2. Advertisement for vacancies as Alternates on Zoning Hearing Board
H. Public Works
1. Sanitation
2. Building & Property
a. AA - Donation of chairs
3. Streets/Storm Sewers/Signals/Signs
a. Monthly Report
4. Park & Recreation
5. Lake
6. Shade Tree - orientation meeting held January 10, 2001
7. Dam
8. Recycling Leaves
9. Recycling/Burning Ordinance - Vicki suggests delay to allow her to make additional research pursuant to her recent discussions with staff from other municipalities.
I.Wastewater Collection & Treatment
1. Sludge Contract Extension
2. Act 537 Draft Agreement - See Solicitor's Report
J. Water System
1. Washington Township related issues - Borough/Authorities and Township/Authorities Master Agreement – tabled
2. Monthly Progress Report
K. Community Development/Project Coordination
1. Monthly Report
IX Communications
X. New Business
XI. Special Reports
XII. Adjournment
REMINDER:
Recreation Meeting - January 29, 2001 10 a.m. - CDBG application review
CDBG Public Hearing February 12, 2001 6:30 p.m.
Next Council Meeting February 12, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Authority Meeting February 7, 2001 5:00 p.m.
Northwestern Regional PLCMA meeting hosted by Home Rule Borough of Edinboro is scheduled for April 17, 2001
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