HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

December 11, 2006

 

Call to Order:

The Monday, December 11, 2006, regularly scheduled meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Horne at 7:15 P.M 

Roll Call

The following Council members were present: H. Robert Cannell, Robert Cogan, Jean Davis, Mary Ann Horne, and Greg Lucas.  Members absent were Dr. Dennis Travis and Mayor Clifford “Kip” Allen.  Also in attendance was Solicitor Ritchie T. Marsh; Manager T Jemetz and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager.  Guests present were Jon Foulkrod, Washington Township Liaison; Melissa Beno, Edinboro News; Nancy Crawford; Ryan Smith, Meadville Tribune;  Gary Jamison, Marty Jamison, Paula Edwards, George Shimpeno, Matthew Seagren, Mary Anne Strand, James A. Strand, Andrea Benson, and A.Reed McFarlone.   

Minutes:

Deputy Mayor Horne introduced the minutes from the regular Council meeting held November 13, 2006.  Robert Cogan moved for approval minutes, and Jean Davis seconded.   The minutes were approved by voice vote of 5-0.

 

AGENDA:

            Manager Jemetz asked to have the Award ceremony moved up from Manager’s section to after the approval of the Agenda. 

Robert Cogan asked if Attorney Bensons letter to Council should be put in communications or executive session to make Council and the public aware of this item.  Andrea Benson, Washington Township stated she did not wish the Borough to join in litigation and passed out copies of the letter to the Council.  Citizens of the Borough and Township are attempting to have both bodies (Washington Township and Borough of Edinboro) in the negotiations because of the Washington Township appeal against DEP.  She considered her request a non litigation item.     

Jean Davis stated that the letter was no rush on the agenda and that the citizens came out and felt Council should listen to them and requested the Non Agenda items be moved up under Agenda items on Public Participation.

Mr. Cogan asked what detailed subject would be discussed at the executive session this evening.  Deputy Mayor Horne informed him it would be per the Manager’s request to discuss the PEL study; Personnel matters; and the Andrea Benson letter which may be legal matter.

Jean Davis moved to modify the agenda as noted and Robert Cogan seconded.  The agenda was modified to have awards ceremony after the approval of the agenda and Public Participation on Non Agenda Items up after Comments on Agenda Items.  The motion passed by 5-0 voice vote.

 

Award of Commendations:

            Manager Jemetz awarded commendations to Officer Winkler, Officer Senz, and Officer Lawrence.  Manager Jemetz read the inscription on Officer Winkler’s award as follows:

            “This certificate is awarded to Officer William Winkler for his selfless service in the face of danger on November 22, 2006.  Late that evening, Officer Winkler responded to a report of a structure fire at the College Park Apartments, in Edinboro.  Once at the scene, Officer Winkler assessed the situation, and without regard for his own personal safety, entered the burning structure.  He crawled on his hands and knees, to minimize his smoke inhalation, as he knocked on doors and searched the apartments for occupants in need of help.  Officer Winkler found one frightened occupant on the second floor and quickly lead him to safety through a smoke filled corridor.  Thanks to his quick thinking, fast action, and selfless disregard for his personal safety, Officer Winkler ensured that no one died or was seriously injured in that fire.”

           

            Council and those present gave the officers a round of applause for a job well done.  A copy of the certificate will be put into their personnel files.

 

Public Participation:

Being no one wishing to speak on agenda items, the Deputy Mayor moved on to public participation on items not on the agenda.

 

Andrea Benson, Washington Township.  She was counsel for concerned citizens of Washington Township and the Borough of Edinboro concerning pollution of Edinboro Lake because of the Washington Township sewer plant.  The October flow chart showed only a couple days below the 200,000 gallon level which the plant was rated for.  She stated she went to DEP office in early November and reviewed the Edinboro and Washington Township files and was shocked to see documents dating back to 1972 which looked like they were done last week.  With the lack of ability of the Township or joint process with the Borough citizens say enough is enough and this is where the buck stops.  She was not sure where it will go for resolution but DEP has stepped up and said no more EDU’s to Washington Township.    She stated she talked to the Township solicitor today about the citizens intervening in the process to be able to sit at the table when they mediate.  She encouraged the Borough Council to have mediation with the Township, DEP and the Citizens so everyone can understand the Engineers and listen to them or new ones if necessary.  She asked Council to become part of the solution.

Councilman Cogan stated that he needed to review the two processes of “intervention” and “mediation” which he was not sure were available during appeal of  DEP at the Environmental Hearing Board (EHB).  He stated that 30 years of overflow was enough and he would review further.

Jean Davis stated that Council met and discussed cooperating with Washington Township to solve their problem.  Manager Jemetz and WWCT Superintendent Rob Kennerknecht have talked with Manger Dave Anthony of Washington Township and gave him a list of things we would or would not consider.  The Township, in turn, was to give us a proposal of what they would like to ask us to do for them.

Manager Jemetz stated that there was nothing wrong with the Borough Plant and the problem was not our plant or conveyance system but the Washington Township system.  We have offered them assistance which included taking and treating 100,000 gallons per day of their sewage.  We were turned down, but this offer is still open.  The Township presently is not happy with their decision to keep their plant in this location and have asked for discussions on merging the plants.  The point is that we are working toward addressing the problem. 

A.Reed McFarlone, 12272 Woodside Drive Washington Township.  He explained that Andrea Benson’s letter is trying to get Edinboro to the table with the Township and DEP so it would be more cost affective.  Manager Jemetz informed him that the Borough was already at the table.

Andrea Benson stated since she looked at the files it showed that both had been at the table many years but citizens have not been at the table.

Manager Jemetz stated the problem is the conveyance system of the Township.  They need to address this and fix it themselves.  The Borough has purchased a vac truck and we are systematically cleaning and camera our conveyance system in the Borough and addressing our I & I.  He stated he was not aware of this kind of project in the Township.  We can discuss taking on sewage but they still need to address their conveyance and I & I problems.

Jean Davis stated she appreciated the group that came out to support the Borough and it was heart warming to see so many present.

 

Nancy Crawford, 202 Elm Street.  Nancy stated she knew they had the support of the Borough.  DEP has taken back the EDU’s and we need to make sure they don’t change their minds.

 

James Strand, Route 99.  The condition of the Lake is critical to all of us.  Last year was our worst year with economic loss.  Edinboro is not as vibrant and renters are leaving because of the polluted Lake.  Township plant is 500 feet form were children swim.  I have been listening to Ms. Davis and Mr. Lucas and the Borough is doing all they can do to take sewage out of the Lake.  The Borough has a good Waste Treatment Management and he didn’t fault the Township totally but he did not understand why they would build an addition to their plant and not join the Borough plant that is managed currently.  Mr. Strand went on to say he was asking what can the Borough do?  He agreed the Council shouldn’t pay for the snag and wondered why Senator Earll didn’t invite the Borough Manager to the meeting.  His question, is their anything left to offer up to the Township from the Borough such as potential bringing their sewage to the borough plant. 

Manager Jemetz stated that the Township was preparing an offer for our consideration. 

Mr. Strand asked about the new effluent line and if it was feasible. 

Manager Jemetz stated the new line from the Township plant for the effluent should be started and it could be extended to our plant if we come to an agreement to join the two plants to get the sewage out of the Lake.  We have already offered to take and treat 100,000 gallons of sewage a day.  This could minimize their overflows at peak times. 

Mr. Strand asked if it will hurt the Township customer to hook to our plant or their own 5.1 million plant. 

Manager Jemetz stated, it all depends on the proposal that they present to the Borough.  We ado offer economy of scale and therefore, reduced labor costs.  We will wait and see what the Township proposes.  We will listen and consider their proposal.

Jean Davis stated the 537 Plan originally had many options and the Township choose to upgrade their plant.  Manager Jemetz stated that they chose to upgrade their own plant and are now looking at other options.  There is nothing wrong with them changing their minds.

Mayor Clifford Allen arrived and Deputy Mayor Horne turned the meeting over to him.  Mayor Allen apologized for being late that he was at a meeting in Harrisburg.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Committee Reports:

            Finance Committee:  Mary Ann Horne reported that they met for a budget workshop on November 29 and also met to review the bills today. 

 

Mayor Allen closed the meeting and opened the PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed budget with no tax increases. 

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

            Mayor Allen thanked management and staff for preparing a not tax increase budget.

            Matt Seagren, Gibson Lane, EVFD.

                        Mr. Seagren asked what amount was reserved for the Fire Department.  He was informed it was the same as in FY2006.  Mr. Seagren stated that donations and bingo was down approximately $20,000 and may be hurt even more if the smoking ban goes into effect.  They are working on a project to replace the one engine at approximately $450,000 since they need three (3) engines with handling over 1000 calls per year.  They hope to purchase the engine the first of 2007.  He requested Council to provide more funds if they could, it would be appreciated.  He thanked the local residents, EUP for student volunteers, and the support of public service.  Mayor Allen thanked Matt Seagren and the Fire Department for a great job they provide the community.  Council agreed to put a notice on the cable station regarding the Fund Drive for the EVFD and its need for more funds.  Mr. Seagren stated that he would get the information to the Manager.  He also stated in January 2007 he would make a presentation regarding the number of calls as well as give information about the 40-50 volunteers.

Hearing was closed with no other comments.

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Mary Ann Horne moved to adopt Resolution 14-2006 regarding police contribution to Pension for FY2007 as follows:

 

HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO 

RESOLUTION 14-2006

 

WHEREAS, the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro (the "Borough"), on January 1, 1952 established, a retirement plan for certain of its employees known as the Borough of Edinboro Police Pension Plan (the "Plan"), which was adopted pursuant to Act 600; and

 

WHEREAS, the Borough reserves the right to reduce or eliminate Participant Contributions below the mandated rate of five percent (5%) of compensation subject to certain conditions on an annual basis; and

 

WHEREAS, the Borough reserves the right to increase the rate of Participant Contribution not to exceed the mandated maximum rate of eight percent (8%) of compensation subject to certain conditions on an annual basis; and

 

WHEREAS, the Borough receives confirmation from the Plan's Actuary with respect to the Participant Contributions and the actuarial soundness of the plan; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council that, effective January 1, 2007, and continuing through and including December 31, 2007, the amount of Participant Contributions due shall be six percent (6%) of compensation. 

 

RESOLVED this 11th  day of December 2006.

 

The resolution was seconded by Jean Davis and discussion followed.  Jean informed Council that the Manager had discussed this change with the Police Department and they were in agreement to increase their contribution form 5% to 6%.  Greg Lucas noted that the Borough could increase it 3% but had choose to only increase it 1% at this time.  Mayor Allen called for a roll call vote:  Dennis Travis, absent; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; and Clifford Allen, yes.

 

Mary Ann Horne went on to explain that HB1725 passed and it requires Real Estate Tax Collectors to be paid for interim bill processing as well as for postage and printing of bills.  She moved to authorize payment for interim bills in FY2007 at a rate of $3.00 per interim bill to the elected Real Estate Tax Collector.  Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Mary Ann Horne asked to discuss the personnel matter of Management and Manager’s wages and compensation for FY2007 in executive session prior to the end of tonight’s meeting.  With no objection it was added to the executive session topics.

 

Ordinance Review Committee:    Jean Davis, Chair reported there was no new information at this time. H. Robert Cannell asked what the status of Ordinance 541.  Jean Davis stated it would be discussed as part of the PEL report later tonight in executive session.  Robert Cogan stated the bases of the cases were given by him on October 5th and if the Council is reluctant in this step which is a financial interest.  He stated he understood that some maybe afraid of political futures if they act on this but they should move on it.  Jean Davis stated that we have come against a snag on it and there is no political reason not to move forward with it.

 

Personnel Committee:  Mr. Cogan had nothing to report at this time.

 

Recreation/Lake/Environment Committee:  Robert Cannell had nothing to report.

 

Public Safety Committee:  Greg Lucas reported that the Police Chief had information on this and was requesting to move forward in procurement of tasers.  It was agreed to set a date in January for the committee to review and consider them.   Mayor Allen stated that before they begin using they should publicize to the public the purpose and reason for using tasers.  They should also review if each officer should have one or that each officer would have a holster equipped, but only the ones on shift would have them, which would mean purchasing 3 instead of 8 tasers.

 

Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee:  Dr. Dennis Travis Chair was not present and there was nothing to be reported.

 

Committee of the Whole:  Mayor Allen had nothing to report.

Solicitor’s Report:

            Solicitor Marsh had nothing to report.

Management Report:

Manager:

Manager Jemetz requested executive meeting to update Council on PEL study and Andrea Benson letter as mentioned before.  Mayor Allen stated he had the findings and recommendations sheet with points for discussion with the media regarding the PEL Study. He reviewed all items on his report and answered questions. 

 

FINANCE:

            Mary Ann Horne moved to accept Pension Investment Policy Resolution 15-2006 as presented:

Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

RESOLUTION No. 15-2006

 

WHEREAS, Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro is responsible through the Pension Board Subcommittee and Finance Committee for establishing investment policy for the Funds and for implementing approved policies and guidelines; and

 

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has met with the investment consultant, Thomas Bean of Flagship Financial who recommends that Council adopt the attached amended Investment Policy Statement.

 

1.                                Changing Responsibilities of the Investment Managers

2.                                Asset Allocation Strategy

3.                                Performance objectives for style index.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Borough Council assembled this 11th day of December, 2006 that the attached Amended Sections of the Investment Policy Statement hereby is adopted.

 

Jean Davis seconded the motion and discussion followed.  Robert Cogan stated he had a question on the convertible securities which are hard to evaluate.  He was informed by Manager Jemetz, that it was no change from when it was with Merrill Lynch.  Manager Jemetz informed everyone that the Merrill Lynch accounts were liquated and transferred into our new accounts, which are through Flagship Financial in American Funds.  Mayor Allen asked for a roll call vote:  Gregory Lucas, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, absent; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; and Clifford Allen, yes.  Resolution passed by unanimous roll call vote.

 

            Mayor Allen introduced the bills for payment. Mary Ann Horne moved for approval of the submitted bills for November 27, 2006 totaling $25,849.10 and bills paid December 11, 2006 totaling $63,309.83.  Jean Davis seconded the motion.  The motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

            Mary Ann Horne moved to accept payroll ending November 18, 2006 and paid November 24, 2006 totaling $48,878.60 and payroll ending December 2, 2006 and paid December 8, 2006 totaling $49,988.91.   Jean Davis seconded and the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.  

           

Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning:

            Report was available for review.

 

Public Works & Water System

            Nothing to report.

 

Community Development/Project Coordination:

            Mary Ann Horne moved to approve the CDBG modification for FY2006 as discussed in the Public Hearing this evening.  We would move the $10,000 for 6N because the other funds needed to complete this project where not acquired through the state grant and $8,000 from the bathhouse project which was finished with FY2003 administration funds.  The total of $18,000 would be moved into the Lakeside access project.  Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Community Liaisons:

 

Erie County Planning Liaison:  H. Robert Cannell reported that they would meet next week.

 

Washington Township Liaison:  Jean Davis reported that she was unable to attend their last meeting.

 

Municipal Authority:  Jean Davis reported that their meeting was cancelled tonight.

 

 

Other Old Business:

            NIMS certificates were received for the training that was held June 5, 2006. 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

Mayor Allen noted that communications was received from Robert C. Brabender, Esq for Council’s review.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

            Mayor Allen asked that Council make a resolution in support of the Lancer Football team as they play Pottsville on Friday night for the state championship.  Robert Cogan moved and Mary Ann Horne second to have the appropriate persons write and present the resolution prior to their leaving on Thursday morning.  The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote:  Robert Cogan, yes; Dennis Travis, absent; Gregory Lucas, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; and Clifford Allen, yes.

Mary Ann Horne asked if the police could escort the buses through town and if the information on the time schedule would be posted on the cable station.  Manager Jemetz would make sure this was accomplished.  Everyone wished the GM Lancer Football team great success.

 

            Mary Ann Horne moved to adopt Ordinance 542 for setting Real Estate Rate for FY2007 as follows:

 

HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO

TAX LEVY ORDINANCE NO 542

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the tax rate for the year 2007.

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro that a tax be and the same is hereby levied on all real property within the Borough as follows:  Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of 2.85 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation and 0.50 mills for special purpose – pensions on each dollar of assessed valuation for a total of 3.350 mills. 

The same being summarized in tabular form as follows:

                                                                                Mills on Each                         

                                                                                Dollar of                 

                                                                                Assessed                

                                                                                Valuation                

                                                               

Tax Rate for General Purposes                               2.850 Mills                            

Tax Rate for Special Purpose-Pensions                  0.500 Mills                           

TOTAL                                                                  3.350 Mills                            

 

That any ordinance, or part of ordinance, conflicting with this ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this ordinance.

Adopted the 11th of December, A.D. 2006

 

Jean Davis seconded the motion and it was noted that this was with no tax increases or rate increases for utilities.  Mayor Allen called for roll call vote:  Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, absent; Gregory Lucas, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; and Clifford Allen, yes.  Ordinance passed by unanimous roll call vote.

 

            Mary Ann Horne introduced the FY2007 budget as discussed in the Public Hearing earlier in the meeting and moved to adopt resolution 13-2007 as follows:

 

Home Rule Borough of Edinboro

RESOLUTION NO 13-2006

A RESOLUTION OF THE Home Rule Borough of Edinboro in the County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, appropriating sums estimated to be required for the purposes of the municipal government, hereinafter set forth, during the year 2007.

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

SECTION 1. That for the expenditures and expenses of the fiscal year 2007 the following amounts are hereby appropriated from income for the year 2007 for the purposes set forth on the following pages.

SECTION 2.  That any Resolution conflicting with this Resolution be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Resolution. 

Total Revenues                                                                         4,969,492

Total Expenditures                                                                   5,098,808

                               

 

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED THIS 11th  DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006

Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous roll call vote:  Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, absent, Mary Ann Horne, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes.

 

            Mayor Allen presented the 2007 meeting scheduled as prepared for authorization for advertising.  Mary Ann Horne moved to advertise the schedule as presented and Jean Davis seconded.  The motion passed by unanimous voice vote of 6-0.

 

            It was noted that the last meeting of the year would be December 18th at 4:30 p.m.  Manager Jemetz asked if Council would like to consider canceling this meeting since the budget was completed.    It was agreed to keep it as scheduled incase something came up that needed attending to next week, but if nothing came up it would be cancelled and posted on the door.  Mayor Allen thanked Council for all their participation during 2006.

 

Mary Ann Horne moved to authorize the appropriate officials to sign checks and pay bills as needed to complete fiscal year 2006.  Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Public participation non Agenda Items:

            Was heard after Public Participation of agenda items earlier in the meeting as the agenda was amended.

 

The Mayor moved to executive session at 8:45 p.m.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

            Council moved to executive session to discuss personnel matter, letter from Andrea Benson, update sewer on going negotiations, and update on PEL study.

 

Council returned form Executive Session at 9:43 p.m. Mayor Allen stated that Council was updated on partial cost of living increase for management, ongoing sewer negotiations, and PEL study.

Mary Ann Horne moved to have a partial cost of living increase for Management and the Manager for FY2007 of 2%.  Jean Davis seconded the motion and discussion followed.  It was noted that the Management agreed to partial cost of living raise matching what the non uniformed union had negotiated for FY2007.  The motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Mary Ann Horne moved to give the Manager a 6% match on his pension contributions which is up from 5% given in FY2006.  They also agreed to five (5) more days of leave for a total of 25 day in 2007 to be used for a combination of sick, personal, and vacation days.   Mayor Allen stated that in review of the Manager’s contract and performance, in lieu of additional salary, Council agreed to the five (5) additional days per year.  Gregory Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Mayor Allen stated that they were updated on the PEL study and talking points for working with SSHE and Edinboro University that could benefit everyone.

 

Mayor Allen asked for motion to adjourn.

Adjournment:

            Mary Ann Horne moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

_______________________________               _____________________________

Manager T. Jemetz                                                   Mayor Clifford “Kip” Allen

 


 

HIGHLIGHTS

December 11, 2006

 

COUNCIL APPROVED:

·        Payment of bills

·        Payroll

·        Minutes

·        Commendation to Officer Winkler; Lawrence; and Senz

·        Tax rate – no change  Ordinance 542

·        Budget  Resolution 13-2006

·        Police deduction FY2007 6% toward Pension

·        Management/Manager FY2007 –wage 2% partial cost of living increase

·        Manager benefits: 25 days vacation/sick/personal combined & 6% match in Pension

·        Elected Tax Collector wage FY2007 rate $3.00 per interim bill.

·        Authorize per HB1725 paying Elected Tax Collectors expenses of bills and postage starting FY2007.

·        Approved modification FY2006 CDBG

·        Authorize appropriate officials to sign and pay bills remainder of 2006.

·        Resolution in support of Lancer Football efforts. Appropriate persons to write and distribute before they leave on Thursday for States.

·        Authorize advertising of 2007 meeting dates.

 

POSTPONED

·        Resolution 8-2006 –Policy special events

·         

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

·        Ordinance Review – Wellhead protection; Residential Lease Tax

·        Public Safety – Tasers – meeting in January 2007

·        Building, Streets & Grounds Committee –

·        Personnel Committee –

·        Recreation/Lake/Environment –

·        Finance Committee:

·        Committee of the Whole   - Meeting in January 2007 on PEL Study recommendations

 

MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:

  1. Send letter Erie County Library System & copy to Erie County Council regarding update on Borough’s service to community with space at no costs; utilities; and repairs to heater.
  2. Resolution in support of Lance Football efforts in FY2006. 

 

 

HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING

December 11, 2006

CDBG HEARING 6:50 PM

Regular Meeting – 7 PM

 

I.  Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor Clifford “Kip” Allen

II.  Roll Call:     Bob Cogan ____, H. Robert Cannell ______, Jean Davis ____,   Mary Ann Horne ____,  Greg Lucas ________,  Dennis Travis __A__,  Mayor Clifford “Kip” Allen __ , Manager Taras Jemetz ___, Solicitor Marsh  _____; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager___.

III.       Approval of Minutes

·         Regularly Scheduled Meeting on November 13, 2006    

 Action: Motion to approve minutes

 

Meeting of November 26th was cancelled.

 

IV        Approve AGENDA

a.       Action: Motion to approve agenda

V.                 Public Participation – Comments on Agenda Items

VI.       Old Business –
A.  Committee Reports –

1.       Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee –Mary Ann Horne Chair-

a)      Met November 27 & December 5th and December 11th  -- 3:30 p.m.

b)      Budget Workshop – Nov 29

c)      Public Hearing on the proposed budget with no tax increase – take input from Residents

d)      Resolution 14-2006 – Setting Police contribution to Pension for 2007

e)      Set wages/compensation for FY2007

1)      Interim Bills – R.E. Tax Collector

2)      Management

3)      Manager

2.       Ordinance Review Committee – Jean Davis Chair  

a)      Codification – General Code (Penns Valley)- at printers be here shortly

b)      Grease Ordinance

c)      Commercial district

d)      Well head protection ordinance

e)      Ordinance 541Residential Rental Lease Tax- based on Millersville Ordinance- to lawyer for review

3.       Personnel Committee – Robert Cogan Chair

4.       Recreation/Lake/Environment – Bob Cannell  

5.       Public SafetyGreg Lucas

a)      Tasers

6.       Street, Buildings, and Grounds- Dennis Travis Chair   

7.       Committee of the Whole 

a) Planning & Priorities-

B. Solicitor's Report:

C.  Management's Report:

            1.  Manager Jemetz Report

                        a)  Commendation to 3 Police Officers

                        b)  Pension Investment Policy Resolution 15-2006

            2.  Finance

a)  Authorization to approve bills paid November 27, 2006               

Action:  Motion to approve bills totaling $25,849.10

b)  Authorization to approve bills paid December 11, 2006               

Action:  Motion to approve bills totaling $63,309.83

 

 c) Authorization to approve payroll ending November 18, 2006 paid November 24, 2006 totaling $ 48,878.60 and payroll ending December 2, 2006 paid December 8, 2006 totaling $49,988.91

             3  Personnel 

            4    Public Safety

a) Emergency Management  

b)  Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

c)   EVFD 

d)   Police 

      i)  Monthly Report

e.)  Employee Safety Committee

5.  Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning

            a)

6.  Public Works

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 

9. Community Development/Project Coordination

            a) 

            D.  Community Liaisons

1.       Public Relations/Cable TV –Kip Allen

2.       Chamber of Commerce  - Bob Cogan

3.       Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Horne

4.       Erie County Borough –Kip Allen

5.       Erie County Planning Liaison – Bob Cannell

6.       EVFD Board Liaison – Bob Cogan

7.       PLCM Campus Community – Bob Cannell

8.       PLCM Local Group – Dennis Travis

9.       Washington Township Liaison  - Jean Davis

10.   Authority –Jean Davis

11.   EUP Administration  - Kip Allen

12.   Watershed Association  - Mary Ann Horne

E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:

      1. NIMS TRAINING certifications received

 
VII. Communications

A.                                         A.  Robert C. Brabender, Esq -FYI

VIII. New Business

A)  Ordinance 542 adoption of Real Estate Rate 3.35 mills = 2.850 general & .5 Pension    (.82 of total millage will be used for MMO- same as 2006 millage) (2005 at 2.3 = 1.868 General & .432 Pension )

B)     2007 Budget – Adoption – See Resolution No. 13-2006

C)   2007 meeting schedule – authorize advertising

D)    Last meeting of Year Dec 18th at 4:30 p.m.

 

IX.       Public Participation non agenda item matters:

X.                 Executive Session

XI.              Adjournment

           

 

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