HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 8, 2005
Call to Order:
The following Council members were present: Jean Davis, Robert Cogan, Clifford Allen, Mayor H. Robert Cannell, and Mary Ann Horne. Christopher Gillette and Greg Lucas were absent. Also in attendance was T. Jemetz, Manager; Solicitor Ritchie Marsh; Dave Zamierowski, Zoning Officer; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests included Steve O’Neill; Sherry Meabon; Dean Kirby; Carol Yankovich; Amanada Wavortz; David O. Swartz; Rebecca Guickz; Peter Keim; Everett, Eillott, and Greta Lasher; Dean, Shelly, Kaitlyn, & Matt Kirby; Molly Edwards; Tracey Polasko; Ginny Keim; Marty Manchester; Nancy Crawford; Tony Keim; Jim McEldowney; Josh, Ryan, & Kathy Sibbald; Tim & Gin Rankin; Madeleine O’Neill; Dan & Lisa Prihoda; Mark Wickenheiser; Laurie Parendes; Shan Gould; Dee Dee Thompson; Linda Baumgartner; Aly Thompson; Lorraine McLaughlin; Barb Louches; Karen Reagan; Tracy, Nicolas, & Elene Halmi; Mary Ann Schenck; Kristen Kennedy; Abby, Kendra, & Katie Lux; Patti Snow; Paul Dilmore; Justine Ditmore; Karen & Brianne Lerch; Beth McLaughlin; Ray & Pam Orodando; Cheryl, Dylan, Logan Mitchell; Johnna, Dale & Owen Shudy; Clara Johnidy; Peter Kroemer; Kristen Bastow; Terri Mallory; Jeanne & Eva Espey; Debbie Edwards; Kelly Campbell; Ginny Keim; Mr. & Mrs. Zahorchaks; Dave Hunt; Frank Stefano, Washington Township Councilman; Jon Foulkrod, Washington Township Mayor; and Ryan Smith, Meadville Tribune.
Mayor H. Robert Cannell introduced the minutes from the regular Council meeting held July 11, 2005. Jean Davis moved for approval of the minutes. Mary Ann Horne seconded, and the minutes were approved by a voice vote of 5-0.
Ginny Keim, 137 Sunset Drive, Edinboro. She came before Council because of the issue regarding the pool. Everyone has a different reason for using the pool and they brought out their children, family and friends. This is a critical vote please vote yes for the authority. She hoped the Council had time to contemplate their vote and will vote yes like Washington Township voted yes. Let your home run be for the residents of the Borough and vote for the pool. Keep the pool alive and well, so they can apply for grants and state monies.
Mayor Cannell stated that he heard their comments when he was at the Washington Township meeting.
Ally Thompson, 106 Water Street, 16yr old. She stated she was on the swim team and swimming was her passion. It would be heart breaking to think money was more important than the people who enjoy the pool daily. She hoped to go to states with the High School team this year.
Jeanne Espey, 230 Walnut Street. She mentioned that words of Julia Keim summed up most of the participants words nicely so they were not going to speak.
Because there were no other persons wishing to speak before Council, the Mayor moved the agenda to entertain information and motions on the pool issue.
Mr. Robert Cogan stated that the Municipal Authority Act, Sect. 3B says “Articles of Incorporation shall set forth... (f) A statement that the municipalities retain the right to approve any plan of the Authority.” My understanding of this is the same as implicit in the Township’s resolution, i.e., this right can be used to strictly limit a joint authority’s ability to borrow money or make assessments. There are also due process requirements that such ordinances be adopted only after 30 days notice, a public hearing and submission of proposed Articles not less than 3 days later. So we have some time in which to do due diligence on this complex undertaking. I’m going to give my analysis of the subjects of that due diligence. The core issue is whether the Borough and Township will give any power to borrow and operating subsidies to a joint pool authority. I’d like to see if we can engage our colleagues in the Township in a friendly competition by moving this process one step further. I propose, under conditions to be met by People for the Pool and the “Y”, that we endorse creation of a joint authority with the Township on a 50/50 cost sharing basis of expenses for incorporation AND that we offer a small amount of money per year for each of the next 5 years only to subsidize operating costs in the expectation that a renovated pool will become self-supporting of its operating budget by the end of the fifth year. The conditions are needed to solve problems pointed out in the feasibility study: operating deficits, commingling pool fees with Y” memberships, expense of renovation, encroachments and “Y” leaseholds. 43% of those surveyed said they would not themselves contribute to buy the pool. And even the concession stand loses money. People for the Pool should be a legal nonprofit, so it can conduct fund drives. Pool parties anyone? We governments must know the names of volunteers who will put in the many hours service being on a new authority will take. I don’t care if the Authority wants to let the “Y” continue managing the pool, but as a governmental entity, it must Have an unco-mingled, arms-length, business-like relation with the “Y,” charging “Y” members equally with non-Y members the fees for pool usage, and proving so in its’ accounts. Without that we won’t be able to tell if it becomes self-supporting. An authority management charged to become self-sufficient should do what movie theaters do: Control access, forbid outside concession - type foods, raise prices, sell junk food at high prices and above all, run concessions with all-volunteer unpaid labor. Who will volunteer to work one 3-hour shift a week at the concession? On fundraising, PFP should have bylaws, officers, a bank account and do a fund raising drive for cash and/or pledges from local people. A public pool is a health and recreation resource and real estate attraction. So PFP should approach every charitable or commercial entity for contributions: Wal-Mart and other merchants, Chamber of Commerce, other governments, churches, hospitals, physical therapists, doctors, chiropractors, real estate agencies, landlord of summer rentals, senior citizens groups, athletic boosters, etc. Can an authority of a renovated pool close a $31,000/yr. operating deficit in 5 years with a $12,000 subsidy? Probably not, but it could establish a trend that lets the Councils of 2010 decide on continuation. Purchase costs are projected at $245,000 to buy, $272,000 to renovate, and $300,000 to replace the bathhouse. If half can be gotten by grants, one of our governments can propose that 5. we set a phasing threshold: a local cash percentage must be raised by date ‘A’ and also set limits on Authority borrowing, such as “When, by date ‘A,’ the authority has ‘B’ local dollars and ‘C’ grant dollars on hand, then it may borrow by loan or bond issue a maximum of ‘D’ dollars of debt that must become self-liquidating in ‘E’ years.(much longer than 5.)” Other conditions include getting a, hopefully donated, professional real estate valuation of the pool area, including finding out the cost of closing the pool and restoring the land to salable condition and of remedying encroachments and who is going to pay for that There would be a cost to the Orr’s to make the land salable. Maybe they could get a tax deduction for donating it or selling it cheaper. Maybe the $245,000 is low, maybe high, maybe just right. Our solicitors, and the “Y’s” have to work out releases of the leaseholds on the pool. Finally, I think it advisable, not a required condition, that People for the Pool look into revising its design to compromise outdoor attractiveness with making it cheap to enclose the pool later to hopefully attract the school district to pay a fee for use for athletic purposes or even to help pay for enclosure.
Clifford Allen thanked the Township for their time spent and letter of August 3 letting the Borough know what they did. This is an emotional issue and sometimes thinking things out and doing study commissions are recommended to get the best in place. Where will the money come from in 2005, where will the parking be, etc., were some of his questions. He stated he supported the Authority but not allocation of funds.
Jean Davis stated she had four children and they used the pool and now her grandchildren are using the pool. Study has the cost for the pool of $245,000 for the land and minimum $350,000 for renovations and still be running at $30,000 plus deficit. This is more money than she felt the pool would take in and this was a concern. Also $4.25 per member of the Y will not go far to help with the costs. Jean stated she did not know how they could pay off the debt. They could get grants but most are matching 50%, which is still leaving a lot to pay off. She also stated that senior citizens are on fixed income and they feel taxes are too high already and they do not want to pay more. Our Pension funds will need $260,000 in next year’s budget. Township did a good start but what if grants are not available, if development is required, if evaluation of property is below the asking price, and could we do something like it somewhere else.
Attorney Ritchie Marsh stated he had the Municipal Authority Act and it provides procedures to form an authority. Joint with the Washington Township need notice in newspaper to advertise intent to act on this and it doesn’t allow you to create at this time. Legal steps must be met before the Borough can act and information needed such as questions that Clifford Allen had and Jean Davis must be answered. No resolution or ordinance can be made with out the proper steps being done first.
Robert Cogan stated we can do this. We in the Borough mustn’t confuse our annual fiscal uncertainties with our financial soundness. Thanks to good management in the past, Edinboro and its authority are very sound. We have $7 million in net assets, our total debt last year dropped $993 and our existing authority has a triple A bond rating. According to the State Tax Equalization Board Edinboro real estate has a 2004 market value of $140 million while Washington Township’s is near $220 million. We have to carefully limit a new authority, but I think Articles of Incorporation can do this.
Jean Davis felt that the Authority could go to a bank to borrow money but the bank will not loan without the backing of the municipalities.
Clifford Allen stated that authorities do not stand alone with out municipalities signing also.
Mayor Cannell stated that we will need a hearing as the solicitor requested. This will be to form the authority and the articles of incorporation. Mayor Cannell asked who will write the ordinance and retro fit. Mr. Cogan said the solicitors should write articles of incorporation for the authority first and then retrofit an ordinance to it. Mayor Cannell asked the Township folks present, if they were going to fast track this since we are putting it back into the Township court. Jon Foulkrod, Mayor of Washington Township with three of five Council members present stated that if Borough was interested then turn it back to the Township and they would split 50/50 the costs not based on any other formula the costs of forming the authority and making articles of incorporation.
Mary Ann Horne moved to authorize the Solicitor of the Borough and a representative of Council to meet with the Solicitor of Washington Township and a representative of their Council to draft a resolution or ordinance to create a recreational authority in accordance with the Municipal Authority Act and to draft an appropriate article of incorporation. On receipt of said resolution or ordinance and the articles of incorporation, Council shall hold a Public Hearing before voting on said resolution or ordinance and articles of incorporation. Robert Cogan seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Clifford Allen asked if the Culbertson site was the only site studied in the feasibility study or did they look at the adjacent land of the Y? Jim McEldowney of the YMCA stated the study was only if that pool (Culbertson site) no other spot and no other alternatives were reviewed. Jim also stated he did not understand what they had just voted for. It was for the solicitors of the two municipalities to work together to write the articles of incorporation and ordinance to form the joint authority. Robert Cogan volunteered to work with the solicitors.
Kip Allen again stated that the two solicitors and two representatives of the Boards would draft articles to be discussed at public meetings that are advertised for 30 day comment period. By law we cannot form an authority without first forming the authority and holding the public hearing after advertisement.
Jean Davis stated the joint hearing maybe a joint public hearing. Solicitor stated maybe that would be possible or maybe not and either way they could advertise together. Discussion followed on deadlines for the grants being in October. It was stated again that they still needed to follow the law and start with drafting the material and advertising and holding a public hearing. John Foulkrod stated they did not enact an authority they just said they would work with the Borough on forming if they were interested in it.
Copies of pool feasibility study were needed for Council and the hearings which the pool committee promised to get the Borough.
Mrs. Zahorchak, 601 Lakeside Drive stated that the Lakeside beach was unguarded on Sunday and three guards were at the pool and the supervisor of the guards knew of this problem at 2 p.m. but never brought anyone down to cover the beach. This never should of happened, stated Mayor Cannell. Our Manager Jemetz has discussed this with the YMCA. Jim McEldowny stated that the pool supervisor had no one available to cover the shift at the pool. It was a big mistake and the first in 6 years and the life guard will be disciplined and a new review of procedures will occur. Mr. Zahorchak stated that there could have been a tragedy with no guard. Clifford Allen stated it should have been checked before 2 p.m... Sherrie Meabon, Supervisor of YMCA Life Guards stated she usually checks Sundays at noon after church but this time she had company from out of town and did not go down until 2 p.m. She stated she was sorry. Mrs. Zahorchak stated that the lights were left on since Saturday when the life guard left 1 ˝ hours early and stayed on until Monday. Is there another way to open and close the bathhouse instead of the lifeguards? Borough Manager Jemetz stated he spoke to Nancy Crawford today and she had explained the facts to him and he understood discussion previously of having police open and close the bathhouse was given. He was willing to look into it and adjust the contractual agreement with the YMCA to make sure the bathhouse is clean before we open it early. Sherrie Meabon had stated that there was no storage area in the new bathhouse to lock up the life guard equipment, which was another issue that needed to be addressed before the bathhouse was opened earlier.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee:
Mary Ann Horne reported that they met today to review invoices and purchase orders and saw no problems. The non uniformed negotiations are waiting until we get health care numbers. EVFD meeting is recapped in memo from M. Lander. The Fire Department is losing firefighters and wanted to put incentives in place to keep them. Committee informed them that there were no funds available for 2005 and it would be looked at in 2006. Second quarter budget review took place on August 3rd and all Council questions were answered. Meeting took place July 27th with Mockenhaupt Associates regarding projected MMO for 2006 of $216,048 which is a large jump from 2005. Also on July 27th the committee met in a Pension Committee with Merrill Lynch representatives to review plans as of the June 30th, which is also recapped in a memo from Marie. Mary Ann Horne reported she heard from Chris Lovell of Coax Cable that the material to review was now available and she would be reviewing it. Mr. Cogan asked if copies could be gotten so he also could review them. If copies were available she would bring them back. Mary Ann Horne moved to advertise a public hearing on Sept 26th at 6 p.m. regarding the renewal to take input from residents. Robert Cogan seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Ordinance Review Committee:
Jean Davis reported that the noise Ordinance 524 regarding Jake Brakes was available for the 2nd reading as follows:
CHAPTER 15 Part 2 Section 219
AN ORDINANCE OF THE HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO ENTITLED
“ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EXCESSIVE NOISE OR DISPLAY BY MOTOR VEHICLES.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Borough of Edinboro Borough Council assembled this 12th day of September 2005.
Section 219
(1) No person shall make excessive or unreasonable noise with a motor vehicle by squealing tires or by excessive or rapid acceleration of the vehicle on any public or private way within the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro. Prima facie evidence of excessive or unreasonable noise shall be an unreasonable squealing or screeching sound emitted by the tires or throwing of sand or gravel by the tires of said vehicle, or both. Prima facie evidence of excessive or rapid acceleration of the motor vehicle shall also be fishtailing, power turns, power slides and the like. This section shall not apply to farm machinery or vehicles participating in bona fide events.
(2) No Engine Braking in Designated Areas.
(a) No person shall use an engine braking system within the designated areas: ( 6N at Darrows Creek east to Angling Road west ) and (Raspberry Lane north to Darrow Road south ) within the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, which is in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or any such unit or part thereof, except in cases of emergency or necessary for the protection of persons and/or property. Such braking system is commonly referred to as compression braking or a “jake brake.”
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage.
Jean Davis moved to accept the second reading and Robert Cogan seconded. The motion passed by 5-0 roll call vote as follows: Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Christopher Gillette, absent; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Gregory Lucas, absent; Clifford Allen, yes; and H. Robert Cannell yes.
Jean also presented Ordinance 526 which is amendment to Ordinance 506 regarding recycling pickups which she read for the 1st reading as follows:
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
ORDINANCE NO.526
Chapter 20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO AMENDING SECTION 20-4-6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 506.
WHEREAS, Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro has received and considered comments by the public concerning Section 20-4-6 of Ordinance No. 506, enacted December 2, 2002; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to consideration of said comments by the public on September 12, 2005, Borough Council desires to amend Section 20-4-6 of Ordinance No. 506.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Borough Council assembled this 26th day of September, 2005, that Section 20-4-6 hereby is amended as follows:
Section 1. DELETE FROM SECTION 20-4-6 “twenty-four”
Section 2. INSERT INTO SECTION 20-4-6 “twelve” Section 20-4-6 to read in full:
All garbage in proper containers must not be placed at curb side for collection no more than twelve hours prior to the scheduled pick-up.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Borough Council assembled this 26th day of September, 2005. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage.
Jean Davis moved to advertise the Ordinance and to accept the first reading. Robert Cogan seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 roll call vote: Clifford Allen, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Christopher Gillette, absent; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Gregory Lucas, absent.
Personnel Committee: Clifford Allen reported he had none except that he introduced Manager Jemetz to other Managers in the area today. We also have a new employee in the front office, Jennifer Ferrick.
Recreation/Lake/Environment Committee: Mayor Cannell asked about the July 4th Festival. Clifford Allen stated that as the minutes stated, Jim Schmidt has volunteered to help anyone interested in stepping up and continuing the festival.
Mr. Allen also stated that Lakeside Association had a concern of the number of boats using the boat ramp and they didn’t think they could get volunteers to watch the ramp all week, but maybe on weekends. We do not have the labor to do it ourselves and another suggestion by Lakeside Association was to have parking permits for the vehicles and boat trailers.
Public Safety Committee: Mayor Cannell reported since Christopher Gillette was absent that the Public Safety Committee had two meetings with EUP and they were productive. The outcome of the meetings was the request for a Town Gown Committee to meet regularly with EUP. On Council’s desks is a form to fill out who they think should be on the committee and what they should discuss and return to M. Lander by August 31st. Mr. Cogan asked if the two police chiefs where exchanging staffing schedules. Mr. Cannell stated they already have them and the university’s never changes. Mr. Cogan asked that he receive a copy of this schedule.
Solicitor Marsh reported that the Edinboro Police & EUP Police Jurisdiction is a disagreement of the chiefs on who has primary jurisdiction on campus. The District Attorney’s office ruled that Campus police was primary jurisdiction, while as solicitor I disagree and have given my opinion why. The District Attorney sent it to the Attorney General on a ruling and it came back that he would not give an opinion on the jurisdictional issue because they are only authorized to give legal advice and opinions to the Governor or the head of a state government agency. The only way this will be decided is in court hopefully in another college town.
Clifford Allen stated he would be co-chairing an University Community Network meeting in September as well as being on the PLCM board that he would ask the League of Cities to lobby on this issue.
Manager:
Manager Jemetz gave an oral report on his first week in Edinboro. He reported that he met with several area Managers today and learned he has no peers to bounce ideas off of, so he thanked Kip Allen for introducing him to these Managers he can correspond with by e-mail. He also reported tours with department heads. Manager Jemetz reported that at his staff meeting he informed the department heads that he is taking this as a customer service organization and he will address items of public perception. He had his first customer today, Nancy Crawford regarding the lifeguard issue and in turn called Sherrie Meabon to make sure it did not happen again. I informed her we wanted no excuses that they were hired to manage the lifeguards. Next week he planned to get on Dr. Pogue’s calendar for a meeting and work toward the Town Gown meeting.
Mayor Cannell introduced the bills for payment. Mary Ann Horne moved for approval of the submitted bills totaling $41,728.81 and $98,845.61, and Jean Davis seconded. Several questions on the bills included use of CLC Landscaping, Renick for top soil, and flusher truck which were explained. The motion passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved, and Mary Ann Horne seconded to approve the payroll ending July 16, 2005, paid July 22, 2005, totaling $62,451.40, and the payroll ending July 30, 2005, paid August 5, 2005, totaling $50,513.94. Mayor Cannell questioned the high overtime for police. M. Lander explained that the high overtime was associated with police working a holiday, July 4th l. The motion passed by a 5-0 voice vote.
Information regarding pool meetings attended by Ms. Lander was in the packets as well as a letter from Washington Township on their action regarding the pool.
Police:
Police K9 reports, for May through July, where available for review by Council. Mayor Cannell asked where the June and July Police reports were? Ms. Lander apologized for the absence of the June report and it would be in the next packet, but the July was not available as of this date.
Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
Dave Zamierowski, Zoning Officer was present and asked if everything was still alright for the nurse to come in for the shots scheduled through the safety committee. Mary Ann Horne stated that they were required to give these shots.
Mr. Zamierowski’s report for July was also available for review as well as notice of meeting of Zoning Hearing Board on August 3rd. In it he requested to set a date of September 12th at 6:30 p.m. for a Multi Municipal Comprehensive Plan Hearing prior to Council considering it for adoption. Jean Davis moved to have the hearing on September 12th at 6:30 p.m. and Mary Ann Horne seconded. The motion passed by 5-0 voice vote. Also in the packets were revisions by Erie County Department of Planning on the Joint Comprehensive Plan, which will be incorporated into the plan prior to the hearing.
Public Works:
Monthly report was available for review.
Water System:
Water Department monthly report was available for review.
Project Coordinator/CDBG:
Report from Victoria Coffin was available for review. It was noted that there was no response per the report from EUP regarding joint recycling grant awarded. Manager Jemetz was asked to follow up with Vicki and EUP regarding this issue.
Mayor Cannell asked since the basketball hoops were down, if they could look into portable hoops. Mary Ann Horne stated that there was no changes in the hoops and that portable ones were costly and would be easier for vandals to take. Manager Jemetz reported that the asphalt was curing and that is why the hoops were not up yet.
Community Liaisons:
Chamber of Commerce:
Mary Ann Horne reported they met last week. They would like to see more things happening downtown. She had contacted Beth Bertram, PLCM to get information to give the Chamber regarding incubation projects in other municipalities like college arts in open store front sites.
EVFD Board:
Robert Cogan reported that they met yesterday. House Bill 80 and 81 would give $225 per call to fire departments if they were to state owned lands out of the general tax revenues of the state. Robert Cogan moved to allow him to write letters to Representative Evans in support of these bills and have the Mayor sign them. The motion was seconded by Mary Ann Horne and passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Robert Cogan moved to also write a letter to Home Land Security in support of EVFD request for funds toward recruitment and retention of firefighters and signed by the Mayor. Mary Ann Horne seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Washington Township Liaison:
Mayor Cannell stated he attended the meeting and it was mostly on the pool situation which we received a letter from Washington Township on their action.
Jon Foulkrod, Washington Township Mayor, reported that a month ago that he told the Borough they were thinking of opting out of the UCC. They have done so at their last meeting, as done in Summit and McKean Township. The reason they opted out was they had trouble with their inspector giving service in the 180 day window. This will no longer be an issue, since they will not issue occupancy permits just give out zoning requirements. Dave Zamierowski was asked if he had any problems and he stated he was doing alright. Mr. Cogan asked who the Township used and Mr. Foulkrod stated MDIA, Middle Department Insurance Agency.
Authority:
Jean Davis reported that she attended the Authority meetings. They both recommend to Council appointing T.A. Jemetz as a member of each of the Boards. Jean Davis moved to appoint T.A. Jemetz to the Municipal Authority Board and the Water Authority Board affective immediately. Mary Ann Horne seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Jean explained that the Water Authority learned about a 4” loop that was put in by the water department from Cherry Street and Peach Street. The Bewley garage has been removed and the bulk water agreement was back in the Solicitor’s hands.
The Municipal Authority heard changes in the 537 Plan for Washington Township; NPDES permit application was being reviewed; bid awarded to Bridgeway Power for $14,950 for generator at lift station on Chestnut Street; and financing of 537 projects in 2006 and forward was discussed.
Watershed Association: Mary Ann Horne reported that they had a tour on the Lake to see the health of the Lake. Rotting vegetation falls to the bottom causing lack of oxygen, which fish can not live in. This was measured with no big changes over the year. The objective is to keep things out of the Lake such as run off. They are also looking at a farmers’ zone to stop seepage into the Lake.
Joint Municipal Planning:
Mayor Cannell, in Chris Gillette’s absence, reminded the Council of the implementation of the Borough of Edinboro, Franklin Township, and Washington Township Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan , which includes a hearing prior to adoption by each municipality. He also wondered if everyone had received a copy and had read it. They could also get a copy on the Franklin Township website where there is a link to the plan.
Communications:
Correspondence from County of Erie Planning regarding State Transportation Commission Twelve Year Program Hearings; e-mail from Philip Scrimenti regarding Volunteer Fire Companies: Working Together workshop put on by the Center and PSATS; and from Jake Welsh of Erie County Planning the PENNDOT 2005-06 Transportation Enhancements Program was received.
New Business:
Robert Cogan wanted to be notified when the 537 plan was accepted and anything on the TAR.
Everyone was reminded of the Chamber of Commerce reception and welcome to our new Manager on August 18th.
Next meeting will be September 12th.
Mary Ann Horne moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Borough Manager T.A. Jemetz Mayor H. Robert Cannell
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council Meeting
HIGHLIGHTS
August 8, 2005
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Payroll
· 2 nd reading Noise Ordinance for Jake Brakes
· 1st reading amendment recycling ordinance & authorize advertisement
· Advertisement of JMPlan – Sept 12th 6:30 p.m.
· Advertise Hearing on Cable TV Franchise Sept 26th 6:00 p.m.
· Authorize Solicitor to work with Township Solicitor on Authority regarding pool
· Appointed Taras A. Jemetz to Municipal Authority & Water Authority Boards
· Mr. Cogan to write Rep Evans regarding HB 80 & 81 regarding Fire Departments & Mayor to sign
· Mr. Cogan to write letter endorsing home land security request by EVFD, Mayor to sign
POSTPONED
· Ordinance Review to review final Codification for adoption
· Cable TV Franchise extension of current contract until 12/31/05
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Town Gown to meet with EUP.
· Next Council meeting September 12
· Hearing Sept 26th 6 p.m. Cable TV Franchise
· Sept 12th hearing on adoption of Joint Municipal Plan
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HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
August 8, 2005
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor Cannell
II. Roll Call: Clifford “Kip” Allen __, Bob Cogan ____, Jean Davis ____, Christopher Gillette ____, Mary Ann Horne ____, Greg Lucas _ABSENT_______, Mayor H. Robert Cannell ______, Manager Taras Jemetz ___, Solicitor Marsh ___, and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager____.
III. Approval of Minutes
· Regularly Scheduled Meeting, July 11, 2005
Action: Motion to approve minutes
IV Public Participation
A. Pool Study Committee
B.
1. Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee - Mary Ann Horne
a) Committee met today 1:30 p.m.:
b) Non Uniform Employee Negotiation
c) EVFD request for meeting – Met July 19th
d) 2nd quarter Budget review August 3rd
e) Finance met July 27th with Mockenhaupt Assoc
f) Memo Pension July 27th –Amendment Police Pension Ordinance
g) Cable TV Franchise Renewal
1) Letter sent requesting information
2) Attorney Marsh contact Coax Attorney
3) Public Hearing 9/26/05 6 p.m.- approve advertising
2. Ordinance Review Committee –Jean Davis
a) Codification – Return TO Penns Valley-final updates
b) Sign Ordinance
c) Grease Ordinance
d) Noise Ordinance – Jake Brakes
1) PennDot approval of signage in certain areas.
2) 2nd reading - take comments if any from public
3) final action Sept 12th
e) Commercial district
f) Amendment to Ordinance 506 Section 20-4-6
1) 1st reading
2) authorize advertisement
3. Personnel Committee – Kip Allen
4. Recreation/Lake/Environment – Kip Allen
5. Public Safety – Chris Gillette
a) Met with EUP on July 18th
1) Notes of July 18th meeting
2) Request for Town Gown Committee to meet regularly with EUP
3)
b) Citizens request for signage on Water Street – FYI
6. Street, Buildings, and Grounds – Greg Lucas
7. Committee of the Whole -
B. Solicitor's Report:
1. Edinboro Police & EUP Police Jurisdiction-FYI
2.
C. Management's Report:
1.
2. Finance –
a) Authorization to approve bills to be paid July 25, 2005 & August 8th
Action: Motion to approve July 25th bills totaling $ 41,728.81
And August 8th bills totaling $98,845.61
b) Authorization to approve payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending July 16, 2005, paid July 22, 2005, totaling $ 62,451.40 and Payroll ending July 30, 2005 paid August 5, 2005 totaling $50.513.94
3. Personnel
4 Public Safety
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
EVFD
d) Police
e.) Employee Safety Committee
5. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
a) Monthly Report
b) Zoning Hearing – FYI
c) Joint Municipal Planning Commission request date for Hearing in Borough for adopting plan – Suggested Sept 12th at 6:30 p.m. –
1) Approval for date
2) County Planning changes in plan - FYI
6. Public Works- Monthly report
a) Sanitation
b) Building & Property
c) Streets/Storm Sewers/Signals/Signs
d) Park & Recreation
e) Lake
f) Dam
g) Recycling Leaves
7. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
8. Water System – Monthly Report
9. Community Development/Project Coordination –
a) Monthly Report
D. Community Liaisons
1. Public Relations/Cable TV - Bob Cannell
2. Chamber of Commerce – Mary Ann Horne
3. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Horne
4. Erie County Borough –
5. Erie County Planning Liaison – Chris Gillette
6. EVFD Board Liaison – Bob Cogan
7. PLCM Campus Community – Bob Cannell
8. PLCM Local Group – Kip Allen
9. Washington Township Liaison – Jean Davis
10. Authority – Jean Davis
11. EUP Administration – Bob Cannell
12. Watershed Association – Mary Ann Horne
13. Joint Municipal Planning – Chris Gillette
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
A. Erie County Planning – State Transportation Commission Twelve Year Program Public Hearings - FYI
B. Philip Scrimenti – email regarding Volunteer Fire Departments – FYI
C. Erie County Planning – PENNDOT 2005-06 Transportation Enhancements Program - FYI
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VIII. Adjournment
2005 Council Meeting Schedule:
August 8, September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5 at 7 p.m. and December 19 @4:30 p.m.
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