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Council Minutes
May 14, 2007
Call to Order:
Mayor Horne called the meeting to order on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call:
H. Robert Cannell, Bob Cogan, Jean Davis, Greg Lucas, and Mary Ann Horne were present. Dennis Travis and Clifford “Kip” Allen were absent. Others present included Manager “TJ” Jemetz, and Assistant to the Manager Marie Lander. Guests present were Nancy Crawford; and Ryan Smith of Meadville Tribune.
Approval of Minutes:
Robert Cogan moved approval of Regular Meeting minutes of April 23, 2007. Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Approval of agenda:
Mayor Horne asked for a motion to approve the agenda as printed and posted. Greg Lucas moved to accept the agenda as posted. H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Public Participation:
Nancy Crawford, 202 Elm Street. Nancy wanted to recommend a community clean up on a regular basis. It was great that the college helped the Watershed Association on April 28th with a clean up, but we need it more regularly. She was going to start with the Lakeside Association and ask the members to each adopt a street on Lakeside and walk and pick up trash and recyclables weekly. She thought downtown really needed it and she was willing to help with organization of this idea.
Robert Cogan suggested the university student organizations each adopt a street. Mayor Horne stated they are only here September through April and we need it in the summer months.
Nancy Crawford stated it is worse in the summer, when the snow doesn’t hide the trash.
Mayor Horne stated in the past the businesses were responsible for cleaning in front of their establishments and enforced by Zoning Department.
Manager Jemetz stated this was a cumbersome process. He liked Ms. Crawford’s idea and thought they could also put the names on the cable station of who adopted what streets. They could also ask the Meadville Tribune and Edinboro News to put articles in the paper requesting people to volunteer.
Nancy Crawford thought this would give people community pride.
Robert Cogan thought that fast food managers should start with their businesses in the municipality and adopt their areas. He also thought adopt a street or neighborhood recycling watch with volunteers from each area was another way to do it.
Mayor Horne thanked Nancy Crawford for her suggestion and willingness to help in the organization of a program.
Being no other 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 $44,193.07 plus $8,335.18 paid prior to this meeting totaling $52,528.25 and H. Robert Cannell seconded. Being no comments or questions on the bills the motion passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved to approve payroll ending April 20, 2007 and paid April 27, 2007 for $50,873.26 and payroll ending May 5th paid May 11, 2007 totaling $52,820.94. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote. H. Robert Cannell questioned the overtime for police being higher. Manager Jemetz explained that ½ of this was due to injury to an officer and the other was time spent on University DUI Patrol which will be reimbursed $500.
Jean Davis also reported that the Finance Committee recommended purchasing two (2) of the tasers and start the training and Greg Lucas seconded.
Jean also reported that the committee did not receive any questions regarding the first quarter financial review, but if someone had any questions to please let her know.
Finance Committee also recommends that the auditor’s agreement be renewed for three years at an amount not to exceed $9,000 when it previously was $7,500. This will include extra services including GASB 34 and federal and state reports. Jean Davis moved acceptance of agreement and Robert Cannell seconded and it was approved by 5-0 voice vote.
Ordinance Review Committee: Jean Davis, Chairman moved to accept the final 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. The motion passed by 5-0 roll call vote: Robert Cogan, yes; H. Robert Cannell, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, absent; Gregory Lucas, yes; Clifford Allen, absent; and Mary Ann Horne, yes.
Personnel Committee: Nothing to report.
Public Safety: - Nothing to report.
Recreation & Lake & Environment – nothing to report.
Streets, Building & Grounds – Robert Cannell had nothing to report. Mayor Horne stated she was referring a question from a resident. On Cherry Street used to be park this side only signs and they are missing. It was noted that some members did not think there ever were signage. Manager Jemetz stated he would check into this.
Committee of the Whole: nothing to report.
SOLCITOR: nothing to report.
Manager Report:
Manager Jemetz reviewed his written report in detail with Council.
Manager reported that the order terminating the consent degree was signed by the Commonwealth Court.
Discussion followed on possible resolutions regarding gambling proceeds being used for infrastructure. Also regarding funding formula related to tax exempt properties. It was agreed the Manager would look further into this for the next meeting.
Mayor Horne asked the Manager to send a thank you to the Student Government Association for their work on the Big Event April 28th.
Personnel:
Manager Jemetz informed Council that Jerrold Humes started May 7th in the Public Works Department.
A letter from the Police Department regarding Police Contract 2008-2010 was received and the Manager’s response was available for Council’s information.
Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning:
Public Hearing notice for CVS was in the packets. Hearing will be prior to the next Council meeting May 21st at 6ii:30 p.m.
Public Works:
Crack sealing bids were reviewed as follows:
NAME ADDRESS UNIT PRICE TOTAL BID
Russell Standard Corp Fairview, PA $ 12.94 $16822
Concrete Coring Company Inc Herman, PA 14.50 18850
E.J. Breneman West Lawn, PA 24.50 31850
Suite Kote Meadville, PA 12.42 16146
Jean Davis moved to accept Suite Kote as the lowest responsible bidder at $12.42 unit price for approximately 1300 tons quantity for a total bid of $16,146. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Community Liaisons:
Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee: Mayor Horne reported that they reviewed plans for the CVS store and Council would be reviewing them next meeting.
Authority: Jean Davis reported that the Authorities met tonight. The Water Authority was reviewing information on the water tower generator, air stripping being repacked, and the chlorinator as well air bursting the wells and inspection of the air stripping tower in April.
The Municipal Authority also received notice of the consent decree termination. They reviewed the draft agreement with Washington Township; informed of pressure line repair on 6N and the status of the joint purchase.
Other Old Business:
COMMUNICATIONS:
Being no communications the Mayor Horne moved on to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jean Davis moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the road closing permit for the EUP soccer weekends. Discussion followed on the function of the certificate and posting. The motion was seconded by Robert Cogan and passed by 5-0 voice vote.
H. Robert Cannell stated he received in the mail the Legislator Locator and thought it had good information including that local government could use radar if the pending bill passes.
Jean Davis informed Council that the Highland Games would be at the Goodell Gardens on Friday night with music.
Being no other new business the Mayor asked for a motion for adjournment.
Greg Lucas moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Manager T. Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
HIGHLIGHTS
May 14, 2007
· Payment of bills
· Payroll
· Minutes
· Approved bid of Suite Kote for Crack Sealing
· Ordinance 546 – final reading amending Rental License Ordinance
· 3 year agreement with Auditors
· Authorize purchasing 2 tasers & start training
· Authorize street closing permit for EUP Soccer weekends6/15;6/16;6/17;6/25;6/26;6/27
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POSTPONED
· Resolution 8-2006 –Policy special events
· Policy for use of Tasers
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Finance Committee – Monday May 21 4:30 p.m.
· PUBLIC HEARING May 21st 6:30 p.m.
MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 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 _A____, 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 23, 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 May 14 -- 4:30 p.m.
b) Authorization to approve bills paid May 14, 2007
Action: Motion to approve bills totaling $ 44,193.07
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c) Authorization to approve payroll ending April 20, 2007 and paid April 27, 2007 totaling $50,873.26 & payroll ending May 5th paid May11, 2007 totaling $_52,820.94____________
d) tasers
Policy – in review
Grants – applied for
2. Cable TV Committee – Dennis Travis Chair
3. Ordinance Review Committee – Jean Davis Chair
a) Ordinance 546 – ACTION: FINAL reading
4. Personnel Committee – Robert Cogan Chair
5. Public Safety – Greg Lucas Chair
6. Recreation/Lake/Environment – Kip Allen Chair
7. Street, Buildings, and Grounds- Robert Cannell Chair
8. Committee of the Whole
B. Solicitor's Report:
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz Report
a)
2. Finance
a)
3. Personnel –
a) Jerrold Humes started 5/7/2007 Public Works Laborer
b) Police Contract 2008-2010 correspondence - FYI
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD
6. Police
7. Employee Safety Committee
8. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning –
a) Public Hearing of Council Notice – CVS – May 21st 6:30 p.m.
9. Public Works –
a) Crack Sealing Bids opened 5/11 – award bid
10. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
a) Order terminating the Consent Degree signed by Commonwealth Court - FYI
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
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
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1) A.
VIII. New Business
A) Road Closing Permit Application – EUP Soccer – Authorize Mayor to sign
B)
IX. Adjournment
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