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Council Minutes
April 23, 2007
Call to Order:
Mayor Horne called the meeting to order on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Clifford “Kip” Allen, H. Robert Cannell, Bob Cogan, Jean Davis, Greg Lucas, and Mary Ann Horne were present. Dennis Travis was absent. Others present included Manager “TJ” Jemetz, Solicitor Ritchie T. Marsh, and Assistant to the Manager Marie Lander. Guests present were Nancy Crawford; Adam Denevic; Jonathen Burdick; Colleen Wojnar; Andy Miller; Travis Mook; Mark Roland; Mike Sciper; Bridget Jeffery; Donald Aiken Jr.; John Halliday; and Audrey Scruton of Edinboro News.
Approval of Minutes:
Clifford Allen moved approval of Regular Meeting minutes of April 9, 2007. Robert Cogan seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Approval of agenda:
Mayor Horne asked for a motion to approve the agenda as printed and posted. Clifford “Kip” Allen moved to accept the agenda as posted and for information purposes reminded everyone that their Ethics forms were due by May 1, 2007. Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Public Participation:
Being no persons present wishing to speak on agenda items or non agenda items, the Mayor moved on to old business.
Old Business:
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Jean Davis, Chair moved to approve the bills as presented for $43,594.83 and H. Robert Cannell seconded. Being no comments or questions on the bills the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved to approve payroll ending April 7, 2007 and paid April 13, 2007 for $52,200.24. Clifford Allen seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis also noted that the draft taser policy was in the packets and if anyone had any comments to get them to the Manager or herself.
Also in the packets was the first quarter financial review. Robert Cogan stated he liked the memo format and it was an example of Management by Exception, an idea of which he approves. Jean Davis went on to ask that if anyone has any concerns or questions, please direct them to the Finance Committee.
Ordinance Review Committee: Jean Davis, Chairman moved to accept the 2nd reading of Ordinance 546 as follows:
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
ORDINANCE NO. 546
AN ORDINANCE OF THE HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO AMENDING SECTION PM 906.4 of the Property Maintenance Code ORDINANCE NO. 535.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Borough Council assembled this day of , 2007, that Section PM 906.4 hereby is amended as follows:
SECTION 1. INSERT INTO SECTION PM 906.4 Further Grounds for Non-renewal of a Regulated Residential Rental License:
906.4.4 - failure to pay the Regulated Residential Rental Tax
SECTION 2. Any ordinance conflicting with this ordinance is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this ordinance.
This Ordinance shall take effect pursuant to law
Robert Cogan seconded the motion. Mayor Horne noted that they had checked into the water bills and if they should be listed and with the shutoff policy there was no need to add it to this ordinance amendment. The motion passed by 6-0 roll call vote: Robert Cogan, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, absent; Gregory Lucas, yes; Clifford Allen, yes; and Mary Ann Horne, yes.
Personnel Committee: Nothing to report.
Public Safety: - Nothing to report.
Recreation & Lake & Environment – Clifford Allen reported that the committee met April 16th at 4:30 p.m. and discussed the following.
The committee recommended and Clifford Allen moved to accept the agreement with the American Legion for Life Guards and have the appropriate personnel sign the agreement. Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
The committee also reviewed the 3 on 3 basketball program for 2007 and the fees and was approved.
The ball field storage/concession stand shed was destroyed by fire and it was turned in to the insurance carrier for replacement.
Clifford Allen moved to accept the Recreation/Lake/Environment report as submitted tonight and Greg Lucas seconded. The motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Streets, Building & Grounds – Robert Cannell reported that the committee met April 16th and discussed the Lakeside trail which they believe they should wait until the Penn DOT 6N corridor is complete first.
Phase V of the downtown project funded with a PennDOT grant and CDBG funds is to begin in late May.
Sidewalks to the new location of the Edinboro Library were discussed and the Manager is working on notifying property owners.
Robert Cannell moved to change the dates of snow removal and no parking in the Borough of Edinboro on all streets from November 1 to April 15 to coincide with the time the State requires studded snow tires off vehicles, instead of November 1 to April 1st.
Plan for paving Borough Streets was reviewed.
Flags purchased for street lamps were discussed. A proposal to have them hang a reduced length of time was discussed so they would last more than one season. It was decided by Committee to leave the flags up the normal summer season and try and get donations toward replacement. It was suggested by Jean Davis to ask the university (EUP) to purchase the flags, since we also put up banners for them downtown.
Robert Cogan asked how much the security door for the front office cost. He suggested that Manager Jemetz and the Building’s Committee consider another security door for the back entrance to the main office, one for the police office as well as the police evidence room, and two for the District Justice’s office.
Greg Lucas questioned the traffic pattern and left turn on Route 99 North. He felt that Penn DOT should do a traffic study or allow the timing to be change between 3-6 p.m. to let 10 cars through the light instead of 3 cars to get traffic moving. Manager Jemetz stated that it was one of the items to study in the 6N corridor this year. We have asked for the study because of the traffic back up and we are planning to discuss with CVS when they are in if we can eliminate 3 diagonal parking places to allow the straight through traffic to move. Clifford Allen stated that the study needs to be done when students are in town not now.
The storm sewer information is on Manager’s desk. He will see about costs.
Committee of the Whole: nothing to report.
SOLCITOR: Ritchie T. Marsh had nothing to report.
Manager Report:
Manager Jemetz reviewed his written report in detail with Council.
Clifford Allen moved to accept the bid from Horizon Construction Group Inc. from Sandy Lake, PA for the Penn DOT project on 6N as the lowest bidder. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Finance: 1st quarter review was in the packets and Jean Davis asked Council to write down their questions and to come to the next Finance Meeting to discuss them.
Police: H. Robert Cannell stated it was an excellent report.
Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning: Report was available for review along with the notice of Zoning Hearing Board meeting May 2nd.
Public Works: Crack sealing advertisement has gone out.
Community Liaisons:
Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee: Mayor Horne reported that they reviewed plans from Dahlkemper’s Landscaping for the old Edinboro Furniture store. They will be taking out trees for needed parking. They also reviewed landscaping & tree placement at the Our Lady of the Lake Church.
We have received from The National Arbor Day Foundation notice that we have been named TREE CITY USA in Edinboro. Along with this and our ordinance forming the Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee we will be eligible for grants for trees.
Mayor Horne said, “As Mayor, I would like to proclaim April 27th Arbor Day in Edinboro. I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.”
Clifford Allen asked the procedures for having a memorial tree placed on Lakeside Drive be given to him. He was asked by Elmer Barnes to have one along Lakeside Drive. Mary Ann Horne stated they would meet the second Thursday in May and discuss where the tree can be planted along with another memorial request.
Washington Township: Greg Lucas reported that they met April 17th at 4 p.m. They discussed Perry Lane Bridge to be completed end of 2008 costing $800,000-$900,000 with the Township portion $48,000. They did not approve the paver with McKean Township, since it was not cost effective. Pacelio Garage was approved to move onto Route 99. Flow from sewer plant in March was 273,000 gallons with spikes of 610,000 March 15-March 17 during rain and snow melt. Manager Anthony stated the interim measures were working and there were no problems. Their application for a Pennvest Loan was denied for the 2nd time for their own plant not a joint plant. DEP needs joint agreement by end of May. Concern of outflows by residents near the Woods property and Manager Anthony said there would be no problems. Questions were asked about the 80 EDU available after outflow constructed if they could be used for general purposes. Manager Anthony stated they were already spoken for with the Travaglini and Gillette subdivisions. Greg Lucas apologized for a comment he made and laughing at joke, which wasn’t taken by Manager Anthony as a joke, while in the audience during the Township meeting. The last item at the meeting was discussion on a delinquent sewer bill totaling over $20,000, they were working on an ordinance to deal with delinquent bills.
Robert Cogan stated that he continued to be concerned that the Township would be paying the $4,400,000 cost of expanding the Borough’s plant. This could be by a sinking fund or a revolving fund or rate structure or the services agreement that included debt repayment as well as service costs. The Borough Authority ought not be undertaking this debt for it’s citizens. Manager Jemetz stated that the Township would be getting this money through it’s PennVest loan and not the Borough.
Joh Foulkrod, Washington Township Liaison reported that the comment about the 5/31 deadline comes from the information from HRG that design would take 2 years to build out after agreement is in place. Since the Washington Township Consent Order required the completion of the plant and out flow by May 31, 2009 to be completed brings you back to having an agreement by May 31, 2007.
Watershed Association: Mary Ann Horne reported that they would have their Annual Meeting April 24th at 7PM at Nick’s Place and copy of their newsletter was in the packet. April 28th the Annual clean up will co-inside with the Big Event from 9 am – noon mainly cleaning around the Hangout and Mall and along Edinboro Lake.
Other Old Business:
COMMUNICATIONS:
E-mail from Ms. Linda King and response from Manager was in the packet.
Edinboro Named Tree City USA news release was in the packet.
Letters to the Mayor regarding Eagle Scout awards to Nate Rumm and Wesley Gould. Clifford Allen moved and Greg Lucas seconded to approve Resolution 11-2007 and 12-2007 as presented.
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
RESOLUTION 11-2007
RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO NATE RUMM FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS; it is a tradition for Edinboro Borough Council to recognize individuals for outstanding community service and achievements, and
WHEREAS; Sunday, April 29, 2007 Nate Rumm, a member of Troop 176, will be presented the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS; the Boy Scouts of America strive to promote many ideals of character development vital for democratic societies such as self-reliance, trustworthiness, citizenship, and acceptance of responsibilities; and
WHEREAS; the high standards required by the Boy Scouts of America for the attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout include, among other rigorous activities, the completion of a community project; and
WHEREAS; Nate Rumm planned and directed repairing and replacing the bleachers at the Edinboro Baseball Little League Complex;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro this 23rd day of April 2007 that Nate Rumm be officially recognized and congratulated for his community service and for the distinction that he has earned by becoming an Eagle Scout.
Resolution 11-2007 passed by 6-0 roll call vote: Dennis Travis, absent; Clifford Allen, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Robert Cannell, yes; and Mary Ann Horne, yes.
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
RESOLUTION 12-2007
RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO WESLEY GOULD FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS; it is a tradition for Edinboro Borough Council to recognize individuals for outstanding community service and achievements, and
WHEREAS; Sunday, June 24, 2007 Wesley Gould, a member of Troop 176, will be presented the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS; the Boy Scouts of America strive to promote many ideals of character development vital for democratic societies such as self-reliance, trustworthiness, citizenship, and acceptance of responsibilities; and
WHEREAS; the high standards required by the Boy Scouts of America for the attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout include, among other rigorous activities, the completion of a community project; and
WHEREAS; Wesley Gould planned and directed construction of a Congregation and Edinboro Community picnic pavilion at the Presbyterian Church in Edinboro;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro this 23 day of April 2007 that Wesley Gould be officially recognized and congratulated for his community service and for the distinction that he has earned by becoming an Eagle Scout.
Resolution 12-2007 passed by 6-0 roll call vote: Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Robert Cannell, yes; Dennis Travis, absent; Clifford Allen, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; and Mary Ann Horne, yes.
Being no further communications the Mayor Horne moved on to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Robert Cogan moved and Clifford Allen seconded the nominations of Mary Ann Horne as voting delegate and H. Robert Cannell as alternate voting delegate for the 108th Annual PLCM Convention to be held at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton, PA June 20-22, 2007.
Discussion followed on meeting only once a month in June, July, and August to allow for vacations. Clifford Allen moved to meet once a month for the summer month. They would meet on the last meeting date of the month (June 25, July 23, & August 27) but leaving the first meeting date open incase it was needed and it was already advertised. The Finance Committee will meet the second Monday of the month to review bills and pay invoices as necessary in between Council meetings. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Being no other new business the Mayor asked for a motion for adjournment.
Clifford Allen moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Manager T. Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
HIGHLIGHTS
April 23, 2007
· Payment of bills
· Payroll
· Minutes
· Ordinance 546 – 2nd reading amending Rental License Ordinance
· Resolution 11-2007 Eagle Scout Recognition
· Resolution 12-2007 Eagle Scout Recognition
· 3 on 3 Basketball
· Life Guard Agreement with American Legion
POSTPONED
· Resolution 8-2006 –Policy special events
· Policy for use of Tasers
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Finance Committee – Monday May 14 4:00 p.m.
· Big Event – Clean up Lake & Borough by EUP students 4/28th 9-4
· Watershed Annual Meeting 4/24th 7 PM at Nick’s Place
MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
April 23, 2007
7 p.m. Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor Mary Ann Horne
II. Roll Call: Clifford “Kip” Allen _____, Bob Cogan ____, H. Robert Cannell ______, Jean Davis ____, Greg Lucas ________, Dennis Travis __A__, Mayor Mary Ann Horne __ , Manager Taras Jemetz ___, Solicitor Marsh _____; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager___.
III. Approval of Minutes
· Regularly Scheduled Meeting on April 9, 2007
Action: Motion to approve minutes
IV Approve AGENDA
a. Action: Motion to approve agenda
V. Public Participation –
A. Agenda Items –
B. Non Agenda Items –
1. Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee –Jean Davis Chair-
a) Met April 9 -- 4:30 p.m.
b) Authorization to approve bills paid April 23, 2007
Action: Motion to approve bills totaling $ 43,594.83
c) Authorization to approve payroll ending April 7, 2007 and paid April 13, 2007 totaling $52,200.24
d) tasers
Policy – ACTION
Grants – applied for
2. Cable TV Committee – Dennis Travis Chair
3. Ordinance Review Committee – Jean Davis Chair
a) Ordinance 546 – 2nd reading
4. Personnel Committee – Robert Cogan Chair
5. Public Safety – Greg Lucas
6. Recreation/Lake/Environment – Kip Allen - Met April 16th
a) met April 16th
b) Agreement – Life Guards with American Legion – ACTION:
c) Concession Stand – Billings Park – American Legion
d) 3 on 3 Basketball – Approval of recreation event -- ACTION
e) Ball field storage shed
7. Street, Buildings, and Grounds- Robert Cannell Chair
a) met April 16th
8. Committee of the Whole
B. Solicitor's Report:
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz Report
a) Phase V – PENNDOT Project 6N – Award Bid
2. Finance
a) 1st QTR REVIEW – FYI
b) Community Development/Project Coordination
3. Personnel
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD
6. Police – Monthly Report
7. Employee Safety Committee
8. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning – Monthly Report
a) Public Notice – Zoning Hearing Board meeting May 2nd -FYI
9. Public Works – Advertised Crack Sealing - Monthly Report
10. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
11. Water System – Monthly report
D. Community Liaisons
1. EUP Liaison – Mary Ann Horne
2. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Horne
3. Erie County Borough –volunteer as needed
4. Erie County Planning Liaison – Bob Cannell alt Manager Jemetz
5. EVFD Board Liaison – Bob Cogan
6. PLCM – Manager Jemetz & Kip Allen
7. PLCM Local Group – Dennis Travis alt Mary Ann Horne
8. Washington Township Liaison - Jean Davis alt Greg Lucas
9. Authority –Jean Davis alt Kip Allen
10. Watershed Association - Mary Ann Horne – Annual Meeting 4/24-FYI
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
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A. A. Email from Ms Linda King – Manager’s response – FYI
B. B. Edinboro Named Tree City USA - FYI
C. C. Letter to Mayor regarding Eagle Scout
1) Nate Rumm – ACTION: Resolution 11-2007
2) Wesley Gould – authorize Resolution
VIII. New Business
A)PLCM Conference
Registration by June 8th
ACTION: appoint voting delegates
B) ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION – April 27-ACTION
C) Discuss one meeting a month May - August
IX. Adjournment
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