HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2005
Call to Order:
The following Council members were present: Jean Davis, Robert Cogan, Clifford Allen, Mayor H. Robert Cannell, Christopher Gillette, Greg Lucas, and Mary Ann Horne. Also in attendance was T. Jemetz, Manager; Dave Zamierowski, Zoning Officer; Tom Schruers, Public Works Director; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests included Kate & Mike Zahorchak, Diana & George Shimpeno; Tracy Halmi; Nancy Crawford; Anna, Rachel, Caleb, & Jeff Schmidt; Sandy & Brandy Shields; Lisa Prihoda; Chris Trecer; Dean, Shelly, Matt, & Kathyn Kirby; Tammy Waldo; Gary Grant; Mark Wickenheiser; Barb Louchs; Carol Yankovich; Darren Williams; Amy Russell; Julia & Tony Keim; Jackie Rhen; Bret Campbell; Peter Kroemer; Beth McLaughlin; and Dawn Costa.
Mayor H. Robert Cannell introduced the minutes from the regular Council meeting held August 8, 2005. Robert Cogan moved for approval of the minutes. Mary Ann Horne seconded, and the minutes were approved by a voice vote of 5-0-2. Chris Gillette and Greg Lucas abstained, since they were both absent from the August 8th meeting.
Ginny Keim, 137 Sunset Drive, Edinboro. Before Council to ask for cooperation to move forward with the acquisition and renovations of the Culbertson pool. The study that cost $20,000 confirms this finding and she had heard some questions about the study and the consulting firm. She wanted to let Council know that the Consultant Mr. Pashek Associates, LTD was a Penn State graduate; had certificate from City of Pittsburgh and PA Planning Association; and letters from the City Council of Greensburg and Johnstown on his performance. Page 7of the report showed that 80% surveyed was in support of the process while 82% felt that the governments should give financial support. Page 10 stated that respondents attended the pool four times more than the Lake and 2 times more than Presque Isle. Why would you pay $10,000 for lifeguards at the lake and $4000 for maintenance and repairs but not pay anything for a community pool? Another comment she heard was that “Constituents don’t want tax dollars to go to the pool”. She didn’t want tax monies going to the Lake with out monies going to the pool. No money to the pool but the Borough got CDBG funds and DCNR funds for the bathhouse, which was listed as the number one project of the Borough. Lakeside is no better than the rest of us. The Borough even gave in kind services by repairing fields for the softball leagues. Also there is $7,500 in budget for trees and plaques. An Ordinance was adopted regarding trees, shrubs, & vegetation, which is twenty nine pages long. John Evans has given you money with no strings attached for this grant. The Borough has to make no match and can acquire the pool and turn it over to a joint authority. Then the authority will get grants to renovate the pool. Where will kids go if there is no pool? It costs $43,000 for a new police officer and money to operate from tax payers. You are funding the lake, trees, a crew to work ball fields, basketball courts, and bathhouse, what about a pool in a 10 million dollar budget?
Tracy Halmi, 112 Sunset Drive. Council has seen me during the continued litigation with DEP that I thought was wrong and you did loose. I’m sure DEP is not treating us the same after this. We need to get together with Washington Township and this grant is one way to do something with the Township that is huge step. The State and Rep John Evans has money they want to give us and if you say NO we can not get it and we can not afford the budget you will be putting us out with the state. Mayor Cannell, you talk about the library; Mary Ann Horne, you talk about more trees; and Representative John Evans has what we need so don’t isolate us from others. We need to take advantage to this. We love the Lake and we have never gotten any diseases but we also need a pool so we are not inside. This may be what we need to pull people together.
Ms. Curtze 12570 Edinboro Road. She is a teacher and administrator for kids. Coordinator for caring for adults for safe places for children and she felt Culbertson Hills was a safe place. Her daughter is a life guard. This is healthy starts for my daughter to learn to swim at the pool. There are not enough things to do in the community so we center around the pool. YMCA classes are held at the pool and my daughter was the first girl in the county at the Nationals swim meet. We use the university pool during the year. If Rep. John Evans is giving $250,000, she said, she too would work at the concession stand if needed.
Nancy Crawford, 202 Lakeside Drive. Nancy noted that she loved the Lake but she also thought the pool was a good asset. She felt that we don’t need to be for or against the pool but we should support both.
Cathy Sabol, Washington Township read a letter from Shari Gould of 5460 Gibson Hill Road regarding the pool. The Council had a copy of the letter in their packets and was also aware of another letter form Michael Glass of 11646 Maple Lawn Drive.
Gwen Bradford, 103 Dunbarton Road. She had three small children and they all learned to swim at the pool. One is 7years old and he sees his friends all summer at the pool. She goes four to six times per week. She stated that she had never swim in the Lake because of germs. We need this pool for the kids to learn safety skills.
Ms. Richert 5520 Woods Road, Edinboro. She noted that she goes 4-5 days to the pool and was on the swim team since age 7. She was also in the districts butterfly division.
Karen Regan 215 Shelhamer Circle. Has there been a public hearing for the authority yet? Greg Lucas stated that Washington Township has not given their Solicitor permission to work with us yet. Mayor Cannell stated that the Council was not against the pool. Their concern was how they could operate it. We need to discuss and review and find three from each municipality that are strong people for on the authority board if and when it is formed. We do not want to tax residents and this can be attained if we have strong authority people.
Sandy Shields, 212 Sherrod Hill Road. Ms. Shields explained she did not want to move to Edinboro but her husband wanted to move here. But she has been impressed by our community spirit. She got involved in the community by going to church locally, children sent to GM school; and play together at the pool. Water safety is important. She has been in the community for six years.
George Shimpeno, 215 Beech Street. What will it cost the Borough? What amount will it take to remodel? This is not clear to him. The amount heard is a lot of money and grants are great, but they are uncertain money.
Representative John Evans. He asked to clarify the process. This grant will be taken under consideration tonight. Local and state level is listening to the community. First we need the application to DCNR for $250,000 to start the process to purchase or upgrade the pool. This is just the beginning of the process that will take even two years to make reality. A joint authority recreation or pool is a critical component of this process. DCNR will formulate the process as it has done in other municipalities across the state giving options. A new pool bathhouse may require $700,000 additional which is a concern that will need Township as well as Borough support. The process will only begin tonight. The $20,000 study showed the interest in the pool and the purchase price will be updated with appraisal, which can be paid for with the grant money. Representative Evans stated that he appreciated the Borough being willing to work with the community and it was not a done deal on getting the funds. The application goes to Harrisburg and down the road to an authority, that will go for more funding to make this a reality.
Robert Cogan thanked Representative Evans for pointing out that we can and should do this. It will require the Borough, Township, State, YMCA, People of Pool, and Orrs working together and none alone. This is a million dollars project and we need everyone. Manager Jemetz had spoken to Dave Anthony, Manager of Washington Township, and Washington Township had not authorized their solicitor to work with our solicitor. Our solicitor has sent a letter to the Township solicitor. We do have a resolution to pass tonight but for the authority articles of incorporation we need the Township to agree to them also.
Greg Lucas asked Rep. John Evans if he got the $250,000 would be no match but if he got $500,000 would there be a 50% match, since we need to come up with $300,000 more. This would be a lot of baked sales and we also will lose $10,000 for summer maintenance per summer until the Borough and Township raise taxes or come up with enough to open four months per year. Someone in the back stated it only will cost $50 per capita which is not a lot of money. Mr. Lucas stated that to move forward we need other support.
Jean Davis stated that an idea is loose in the community that is not true. We need to clarify the pool study and get some questions answered. Nothing bad about the firm that did the study, it just isn’t broad enough spectrum to answer all our questions. Also some say Lake is in bad shape. No, it looks terrible because of a natural process which grows the vegetation but it is tested and there are no germs or we would need to closed the beaches.
Robert Cogan stated another financial need is remediation and salvation of the Lake. The new multi municipal plan only recommendation is to purchase riparian strips around the principal streams. Mr. Cogan asked Christopher Gillette how the Joint Municipal Planning Commission thought its plan related to the Borough’s 1997 Comprehensive plan. Did it think the Multi Municipal Plan superseded the Borough plan, or complemented it, since the 1997 Borough plan dealt with the environment more than this plan. Christopher Gillette stated that this is only a guide line for 10 year plan and not superseding at this time. Mr. Cogan stated that they need to supplement the Multi Municipal plan and add in the pool, transportation, and housing in the plan.
Dawn Costa, 1201 Obed Heights, Washington Township, asked that Council first accept the grant, give the committee for the pool a chance, and then they would fundraise by bake sales and hoop jumping. She stated they would do this while she was still here. Some parents are not here since there is a first grade meeting and band booster meeting tonight. She stated she came up with $10,000 in three days she felt she could come up with the remaining needed funds.
Beth McLaughlin, 135 Chestnut Street, Edinboro. She asked if everyone present wrote a letter or made a petition to the Governor, if it would help? Mayor Cannell stated that it was not necessary they had a resolution prepared for tonight to consider.
Tammy Waldo, 12300 Hamilton Road, Washington Township. Mr. Lucas said that Harborcreek lost funds, so how much does the Lake make for Edinboro?
Clifford Allen moved the agenda to address the motion regarding the grant from the Solicitor section to present. Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved to adopt Resolution 14-2005 as follows:
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
RESOLUTION
NO. 14-2005
WHEREAS, the Borough of Edinboro desires to undertake the Community Pool Project (CPP) to purchase and/or improve the Culbertson Hills Swimming Pool or be permitted the flexibility to consider other locations for the construction of a pool, and;
WHEREAS, the applicant desires to apply to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (“Department”) for a grant for the purpose of carrying out this project; and
WHEREAS, the application package includes a document entitled “Terms and Conditions of Grant” and a document entitled “Signature Page for Grant Application and Grant Agreement”; and
WHEREAS, the applicant understands that the contents of the document entitled “Terms and Conditions of Grant,” including appendices referred to therein, will become the terms and conditions of a Grant Agreement between the applicant and the Department if the applicant is awarded a grant; and
WHEREAS, the applicant understands that, by signing the “Signature Page for Grant application and Grant Agreement” and submitting it to the Department as part of the grant application, the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions of the grant and will be bound by the Grant agreement if the Department awards a grant;
NOW THEREFORE, it is resolved that:
1. The “Signature Page for Grant Application and Grant Agreement” may be signed on behalf of the applicant by the official who, at the time of signing, has the title of Borough Manager.
2. If this official signed the “Signature page for Grant Application and Grant Agreement: prior to the passage of this Resolution, this grant of authority applies retroactively to the date of signing.
3. If the applicant is awarded a grant, the “Signature Page for Grant Application and Grant Agreement,” signed by the above official, will become the applicant/grantee’s executed signature page for the Grant Agreement, and the applicant/grantee will be bound by the Grant Agreement.
4. Any amendment to the Grant Agreement may be signed on behalf of the grantee by the official who, at the time of signing of the amendment, has the title specified in paragraph 1 and the grantee will be bound by the amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, in the regular Council meeting assembled this 12th day of September, 2005.
Mary Ann Horne seconded the motion. Discussion followed on the resolution.
Christopher Gillette stated the Lake is a great natural resource and it needs funds too. He thanked Representative Evans for the funds regarding the grant. We need to look at other locations also when we are looking at a million dollar project with the $700,000 upgrade on top of $250,000 purchase price. We need to make sure it is the best place.
Robert Cogan agreed with Mr. Gillette. We need to look at all possibilities including a new pool and site at the YMCA. Their bathhouse and locker room already exist and are compliant. Mr. McEldowney, YMCA stated that the locker rooms and bathhouse area already exist in their building. Mr. Cogan went on to explain that there were other problems that may be greater than this. We need to look at it all and get more accurate figures regarding Orr’s pool, building a new pool, sketch plans, etc. We will need to gather more information.
Clifford Allen stated this is an emotional issue. We are good neighbors and only one host of the food bank, 3 on 3 basketball, youth football, Mallory Run, and we also did the Culbertson pool for years. Then we even maintained the pool for a couple years after the YMCA took it over. We need information to make an informed decision. If this is to be a joint venture we need the two solicitors to meet. The Borough has asked our solicitor to meet with the Township solicitor but the Township has not authorized their solicitor.
The motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote: Gregory Lucas, yes; Clifford Allen, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Christopher Gillette, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes.
Mayor Cannell stated that the Borough Council has shown the direction they are going and we need strong support. The next step is to prepare for a joint pool authority or joint recreation authority.
Jean Davis stated that she would like to see how $50 a family would work, that was presented in public participation earlier.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee:
Mary Ann Horne reported that they met today to review invoices and purchase orders and saw no problems. Hospitalization costs are predicted to go up 8-10% plus more if there were multiple incidents. The actual costs will not be known until after October 15th. It was recommended to have the manager call the attorney to start negotiations. Wednesday morning the committee will be speaking with Attorney Cohen regarding a cable franchise agreement for small towns. Discussion followed on what should be considered for the 5% fee. One concern was the lost of subscribers to satellite if the fees were raised too high since COAX passes franchise fees on to their consumers. Jean Davis moved and Robert Cogan seconded to contact Attorney Cohen and purchase a model small towns agreement and have him negotiate for the Borough. The motion passed by 7-0.
Ordinance Review Committee:
Jean Davis reported that the Noise Ordinance 524 regarding Jake Brakes was available for the final reading with an addition requested by the EVFD 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.”
(b) This section shall not apply to vehicles of any municipal fire department, whether or not responding to an emergency.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage.
Jean Davis moved to accept the final reading and Mary Ann Horne seconded. The motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote as follows: Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Christopher Gillette, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; Clifford Allen, yes; and H. Robert Cannell yes.
Jean also presented Ordinance 526 which is amendment to Ordinance 506 regarding refuse & recycling pickups which she read for the 2nd 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 accept the second reading of Ordinance 526 and Mary Ann Horne seconded. The motion passed by 6-1 roll call vote: Clifford Allen, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Christopher Gillette, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Gregory Lucas, no.
Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee:
Greg Lucas asked about the 2006 CDBG suggestions that needed to be in by October. Council agreed to turn in their suggestions to Greg Lucas by the first meeting in October so he could forward them to the CDBG Coordinator Vicki Coffin. Question on if CDBG could match grants of DCNR toward public & community facilities like the pool was asked to be checked into. Greg Lucas asked if the bathhouse walks could be done with CDBG funds and basketball hoops behind the building?
Mary Ann Horne asked if they could amend the 2005 CDBG contract for a better use than fixing up a one family home. Manager Jemetz reported that two bridges for the walkway bridges on Normal Street and Darrow Road bids came in higher than estimated by the engineer. We will need money moved into the Normal Street walkway project for 2005 CDBG, because there is not enough funds. We will have to come up with another approach for the Darrow Road bridge walkway. Christopher Gillette did not want rehab of residents homes to be ruled out in the future.
Mary Ann Horne moved to move the funds from the rehab, into the Normal Street Bridge Walk Way project for 2005. Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-1 voice vote with Christopher Gillette voting no.
Solicitor Marsh section regarding applying for the grant by Resolution 14-2005 was entertained earlier in the meeting.
Manager:
Manager Jemetz report was in the packets for Council’s review and comments. The most interesting meeting was September 9th when he met DEP representatives with Rob Kennerknecht, WWCT Superintendent. The meeting went well. They were thinking about the Township looking at using our ditch on Maple Drive as an alternative to get their discharge down below the Lake. They also discussed an extension for the project on Maple Drive for 60 days because of weather and college students use of the road.
Manager Jemetz stated that he would be going to Town Gown meeting September 21st to discuss future format of monthly meetings. They will also have cooperation of police forces on the agenda. It was noted there were two incidents where we asked for assistance and was turned down. First was to watch a 16 year old who was drunk and second was to help support our police with traffic control for football game. We also got a complaint from the EUP Police Chief that we asked for help. If Council wants to reduce the force they need to get more cooperation from EUP Police. Manager Jemetz also stated he met with Dr. Pogue. They did not address issues but Dr. Pogue stated he was unhappy with negative publicity because of arrests. We do not go out of our way to publicize or chase off students. We need to work together to get more positive things out in the news.
Greg Lucas asked if the EUP police officers would be helping us with traffic for Homecoming? Mayor Jemetz stated he would verify the coverage with Chief Craft.
Christopher Gillette asked that a written report be used asking for help and show that it was not received.
Manager Jemetz also met with Representative Evans. At the meeting it was suggested funding sidewalk to the Post Office from a design we already have. Representative Evans could get the funding to include sidewalks, storm sewers, and curbs, and the maintenance to be done by property owners. Jean Davis moved to have Manager Jemetz to pursue the sidewalk project to the Post Office as Representative Evans proposed. Mary Ann Horne seconded the motion. Clifford Allen asked that Phil English be also asked for Federal Funds for project. The motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Mayor Cannell introduced the bills for payment. Mary Ann Horne moved for approval of the submitted bills totaling $13,344.85, $26,502.19, and $150,352.37 which Jean Davis seconded. The motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved, and Mary Ann Horne seconded to approve the payroll ending August 13, 2005, paid August 19, 2005, totaling $51,479.29, and the payroll ending August 27, 2005, paid September 2, 2005, totaling $53,377.60. Mayor Cannell questioned the high overtime for police. M. Lander explained that the high overtime was associated with police working a holiday, July 4th and September 5th. Manager Jemetz also stated there was work done at the firing range. The motion passed by a 7-0 voice vote.
Police:
Police June/July reports were available for review. Mayor Cannell noted that there were 26 less crimes or 7% less than last year.
Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
It was noted that the Joint Municipal Plan Hearing scheduled before this meeting was cancelled, because Washington Township did not approve it at their meeting and wants to change some of their maps in the Plan. They have agreed to pay for the additional advertisement for the new hearings.
Public Works:
Mayor Cannell asked Tom Schruers, Public Works Director, if he had anything. Being nothing, Greg Lucas thanked Mr. Schruers and his crew for the preparation for the storm even though it didn’t happen in Edinboro.
Wastewater Collection & Treatment:
Letter from DEP of August 15th regarding approval of Joint 537 Plan; and letter dated August 31, 2005 regarding the TAR where both in the packets for review. Municipal notification dated August 26th from Lake Engineering regarding Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edinboro filing an application for a Water Quality management Permit Part II for Meadville/Normal Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project. A letter form The Borough in response was also in the packets for review.
Project Coordinator/CDBG:
Bids for the Pedestrian Walkways were opened on September 7, 2005 as follows:
Name Address Darrow Rd Normal Street
QES Inc, Conneaut Lake, PA $58,399.19 $80,134.91
Ray Showman Excavating, Waterford, PA $95,044.00 $148,052.00
A letter was enclosed from John Patterson, Lake Engineering, recommended accepting QES, Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc bid for the Normal Street Pedestrian Bridge Project. Jean Davis moved to accept QES, Inc bid for the Normal Street Project at $80,134.91 and Mary Ann Horne seconded. It was noted that there were only enough funds to do the Normal Street Project, with the move of the housing rehab funds into this project. The motion passed by 7-0 voice vote. The project will take place this fall. The second project has been put on hold because of funding.
Community Liaisons:
EVFD Board:
Robert Cogan reported he missed the August 31st meeting but there was another one schedule this week that he would attend. Letters signed by the Mayor and written by Councilman Cogan were sent to Homeland Security and to Representative Evans in support of grants by the EVFD.
Washington Township Liaison:
Jean Davis stated she was unable to attend the meeting since she was out of town. Dave Zamierowski, Zoning Officer reported that he attended. The Joint Comprehensive plan was taken by people to imply that the Township was rezoning properties so they wanted to change the maps. Christopher Gillette reported that people purchasing property were steered wrong by the Township and they were not crazy about it. Greg Lucas stated that 35 EDU were for the motel at 79/6N. Chris stated that Washington Township would be putting in a new plant for 300 EDU which is already committed to having 50 EDU for his family’s subdivision, another on Fry Road, and this motel complex. Dave Zamierowski went on to say the Township was for a global recreation committee. He also noted that they were planning to building a big vehicle garage with a heated floor.
Authority:
Jean Davis reported that she attended the Authority meetings. The Water Authority discussed two commercial customer’s backflow prevention systems. They also discussed Representative Evans and their request for a new generator for the air stripping tower. The Municipal Authority discussed projects and funding for next year and this year including generator, roof at plant, and Maple Drive project. Manager Jemetz was asked to look into this for the Authority and get back to them.
Communications:
Correspondence from Brian and Heather Zimmerman requesting recognition for their son’s achievements and service to the community in achieving Eagle Scout. Mary Ann Horne moved and Jean Davis seconded to make a standard letter to be presented at the October 2, 2005 Eagle Scout event. Mary Ann Horne agreed to present the letter to Andrew Zimmerman at the ceremony.
Also received was PRIME Watch, the Penn PRIME Liability and Workers’ Compensation Trust newsletter for the third quarter of 2005.
New Business:
Greg Lucas reported he received calls regarding the $52 EMST tax. It was noted that new students in town would be required to pay the $52, if they did not pay it already elsewhere.
Newsletter information is needed by September 20th. It was noted that the articles should include: information on new manager; pool grant; library hours and form for Friends of the Library; trash pickup; leaf pickups; and cable channel 3 being updated.
Cable Channel 3 should also have larger text print and separate pages for public hearings; new ordinances; hearing on Cable TV; holiday list for rubbish & recycling pickups; and Goodell Garden event.
Robert Cogan 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
September 12, 2005
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Payroll
· FINAL reading Noise Ordinance for Jake Brakes
· 2nd reading amendment recycling ordinance & authorize advertisement
· Resolution 14-2005 – applying for DCNR grant
· Letter acknowledging new Eagle Scout
· Applying for federal and/or state funding for sidewalks, storm sewers, and curbs to Post Office
· Finance authorized to contact Attorney Cohen to get small municipal cable franchise agreement and possibly do negotiations for the Borough not to exceed $2700
· Authorize moving of funds from CDBG housing to Normal Street Bridge walkway
· Approve bid for QES for Normal Street Bridge Walkway
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 Sept 21st.
· Next Council meeting September 26
· Hearing Sept 26th 6 p.m. Cable TV Franchise
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HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
Sept 12, 2005
6:30 p.m. Hearing on Joint Municipal Plan - Cancelled
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 ________, Mayor H. Robert Cannell ______, Manager Taras Jemetz ___, Solicitor Marsh ___, and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager____.
III. Approval of Minutes
· Regularly Scheduled Meeting, August 8, 2005
Action: Motion to approve minutes
IV Public Participation
A. Ginny Keim
B.
1. Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee - Mary Ann Horne
a) Committee met today 4:00 p.m.:
b) Non Uniform Employee Negotiation
c) Cable TV Franchise Renewal
1) Review of financials – See Notes of meeting
2) Memo from R. Cogan 9/8/05 regarding Fee
3) Public Hearing 9/26/05 6 p.m.
2. Ordinance Review Committee –Jean Davis
a) Codification – Return from Penns Valley-final updates
b) Sign Ordinance
c) Grease Ordinance
d) Noise Ordinance – Jake Brakes
1) PennDot approval of signage in certain areas.
2) Take comments if any from public
a) Letter from EVFD
3) FINAL READING & ADOPTION
e) Commercial district
f) Amendment to Ordinance 506 Section 20-4-6
1) 2nd reading
3. Personnel Committee – Kip Allen
4. Recreation/Lake/Environment – Kip Allen
5. Public Safety – Chris Gillette
6. Street, Buildings, and Grounds – Greg Lucas
7. Committee of the Whole -
B. Solicitor's Report:
1. Culbertson Pool
a) Correspondence
b) Resolution to apply for grant – ACTION: Resolution 14-2005
2.
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz Report
a) Town Gown – September 21
b) Discussion on sidewalks to Post Office
2. Finance –
a) Authorization to approve bills to be paid August 16, 2005 & August 29th & Sept 12th
Action: Motion to approve August 16th bills totaling $13,344.85;
August 29th bills totaling $ 26,502.19 ; And Sept. 12th bills totaling $ 117,776.59
b) Authorization to approve payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending August 13, 2005, paid August 19, 2005, totaling $ 51,479.29 and Payroll ending August 27, 2005 paid September 2, 2005, totaling $53.377.60
3. Personnel
4 Public Safety
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
EVFD
d) Police – June/July Reports
e.) Employee Safety Committee
5. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
a) Monthly Report –
b) Zoning Hearing – FYI
c) Joint Municipal Plan Hearing Sept 12th at 6:30 p.m. –
1) Hearing Cancelled see Memo from Graney
2) Approval of plan - Tabled
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
a) DEP Letter of August 15th regarding Joint 537 Plan
b) DEP Letter of August 31, 2005 regarding TAR
c) Letter dated August 26th from Lake Engineering
1) Written acknowledgement of receipt of notification
8. Water System – Monthly Report
9. Community Development/Project Coordination
a) Bid walkway bridges over Darrow & Normal
1) Bids opened Sept 7, 2005
2) Recommendation of Lake Engineering
3) Approve bid
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
a) letter sent to Homeland Security - FYI
b) letter sent to Representative Evans - FYI
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. Letter regarding Andrew Zimmerman attaining Rank of Eagle Scout
B. PRIME Watch – Third Quarter 2005 newsletter of Penn PRIME
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VIII. Adjournment
2005 Council Meeting Schedule:
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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