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PM; May 21, June 11 (cancelled), June 25, July 9 (cancelled), July 23, August
13 (cancelled), August 27, Sept 10, Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12, Nov 26, and
Dec 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m., except for Dec 17th at 4:30 p.m..
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Public Hearing
May 21, 2007
Call to Order:
Mayor Horne called the Public Hearing to order on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. It was noted that the Public Hearing was advertised in the Meadville Tribune May 12th and May 14, 2007 as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A public hearing of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council will be held Monday, May 21, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Edinboro Municipal Building, 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro to discuss:
A Land Development Plan has been submitted for the construction of a CVS / Pharmacy at Route 6N and Route 99. The petitioner requests to construct a 10,084 square foot store and appropriate parking facilities.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend this public hearing. You may submit your view on the matter, either in person, by writing, or having a representative present. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please feel free to contact Zoning Officer Dave Zamierowski, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council will take action on this request during their May 21, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting starting at 7:00 P.M.
EDINBORO BOROUGH ZONING OFFICER
Presentation:
Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Officer introduced Sean McDermott from Zaremba Group, LLC. Mr. McDermott thanked everyone especially Dave Zamierowski and the committees for working with him. The site plan and elevations were shown. The short side of the building will be on Plum Street (6N) while the long side will face Erie Street. The drive through will be one way out onto Raspberry Alley. They will deed over to the Borough 6’ on the east side of the right of way to the Borough to enlarge Raspberry Alley to accommodate semi traffic. He explained after working with the Design Review committee they usually use 8” split face block but will be using 4” block that are red and have awnings. The existing CVS will move into this structure and let their lease lapse at the other site. This property will be owned by the CVS Corporation and split off to a mini corporation. They will have shrubs that need little care and can withstand the weather in the area. Trees will be a variety requested by the Shade Tree Committee in the near future. Landscaper is the Corson Association from Cleveland.
Jean Davis asked about the 6’ added to Raspberry Alley. It was explained that this will allow for plowing better and CVS will pave to the existing alley and then donate it to the Borough. This will be to allow an exit only onto the Alley. The dumpster will open to the back away from the Street and allow for the truck to pick up and continue out the drive thru to the alley. The existing tanks from the gas station are under environmental survey and so far believed to be a clean site. The boil boring was done last week and so far no contamination has been found except for metals which maybe natural. The next step will be to lift and remove the tanks with an environmental company to report to DEP on their findings. Jean asked where the loading and unloading of deliveries would occur. Mr. McDermott explained that this would happen near the drive through. Once a week a 50’ truck will deliver supplies and it usually takes one hour. Local deliveries such as bread will be done by use of regular parking places. The truck will exit through the drive through and shrubs and trees have been eliminated on that end to allow for the truck turning onto Raspberry Alley. Deliveries will occur during off school hours or between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Clifford Allen explained that he heard from another municipality that they inform builders of a number of trees and kinds that must be planted and either the developer can plant them or pay the municipality a fee so they can plant the trees. We do not have this regulation but would be taken back to the Shade Tree Committee to see if their regulation should be amended to state this regulation. It was explained that the CVS would be planting a number of trees and the Shade Tree Committee would be designating the types and names of the trees. Question arose about the present trees and if they would need to be removed. Sean McDermott explained that presently it looked like one may need to be removed.
Clifford Allen asked if a time frame for completion was available. Sean McDermott stated if the environmental review came out clean then they would get a building permit in the next 2-3 weeks; then demolish what is presently there and begin building and be finished within 5 months.
Being no further questions the Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Manager T. Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Council Minutes
May 21, 2007
Call to Order:
Mayor Horne called the meeting to order on Monday, May 21, 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 Solicitor Ritchie T. Marsh; Manager “TJ” Jemetz; Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Officer; and Assistant to the Manager Marie Lander. Guests present were Nancy Crawford; Sean McDermott; Rita Lucas; Pat Ptasick; and Audrey Scruton of Edinboro News.
Approval of Minutes:
Robert Cogan moved approval of Regular Meeting minutes of May 14, 2007. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0-1 voice vote. Clifford Allen abstained because he was absent from the May 14th meeting.
Approval of agenda:
Mayor Horne asked for a motion to approve the agenda as printed and posted. Jean Davis moved to accept the agenda as posted. Greg Lucas seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Robert Cogan asked that under new business several items be added including beach closing, Titusville, Dr. Travis, Tax Compliance, Pipe Digging in the Township, and HB 1418. Clifford Allen asked that Route 6N study and Wagon Train that passed through the Borough tonight be put on the agenda under new business. With no objections to the amendments to the agenda it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Public Participation:
Pat Ptasick, Shade Tree Committee; Heather Club; and Judges Council stated she was honored to present to the Mayor the 2006 plaque stating the Borough was a “Tree City”. Also presented was a hat, pin, as well as a banner to show acknowledgement of being a “Tree City”. Clifford Allen thanked those present from the Shade Tree Committee for all their hard work. Mayor Horne thanked them also for all their hours and informed Council that they would be updating the inventory/registry of trees in the Borough.
Nancy Crawford, 202 Elm Street. Nancy asked if the beach closings would be changed like in Erie per a news article. Manager Jemetz informed her that the article was very interesting. He had contacted the author of the article and found that it was an experiment funded study as a pilot in Erie. Nancy Crawford stated if the three hour process could be initiated it would be great. Manager Jemetz stated he had left a message to see if the Borough could be part of the pilot program but had not heard back as of the meeting time. He didn’t think we would qualify since the e-Coli is different with their being wild animals and ours is from a source that has pathogens, unless the new pipe was put in and the sewer plant was no longer dumping into the Lake.
Robert Cogan stated that the article was not clear if the park manager could make the decision to list it as an advisory or to close the beach. Manager Jemetz stated he just found out that it doesn’t’ apply to us since this is just a Pilot. Mr. Cogan asked the Manager to call the Department of Health. Manager Jemetz stated the rules and regulations are the same as last year and he would call to make sure and see if we could get into the Pilot program.
Nancy Crawford stated the Lakeside Association met and Board Members had adopted eight streets. Manager Jemetz stated it was Nancy’s idea for the “Adopt a Borough Street” and she has done a great job in getting it started. The announcement was on the COAX and Nancy should get any names and streets to Marie to recognize the people. Mayor Horne stated that her husband and herself would adopt Hillcrest Drive.
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 $120,353.42 and H. Robert Cannell seconded. Being no comments or questions on the bills the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved adoption of the Taser Policy and Clifford Allen seconded. Discussion followed. Mr. Cogan asked that on page 2 number 4 that “stick” be added before on. Solicitor Marsh recommended putting “place” instead of stick. Clifford Allen asked that under reporting that “pullout of holster” also be reported. Manager Jemetz stated this should be consistent with the gun policy.
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
TASER POLICY
DATE: May 21, 2007
The purpose of this policy and procedure is to provide Borough of Edinboro Police Officers with guidelines for the use of the X-26 Taser through techniques that are designed to allow them to defend themselves against physically aggressive subjects or to compel uncooperative subjects to obey a legal order.
Procedures:
The provisions of this policy are intended to be used within the guidelines established in the Borough of Edinboro Police Department’s Use of Force policy and will be applicable to all members of the Borough of Edinboro Police Department while on duty and engaged in their official duties.
Definitions:
X-26 Taser – The X-26 Advanced Taser manufactured by Taser International is constructed of a high impact sonic welded polymer. It utilizes and deploys 2 probes at the intended subject.
EMD – Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) is a direct involuntary contraction of he muscles that disrupts the neuro-motor control.
DATA PORT – The X-26 Taser has a data port located on the back of the unit. This data port will be used to recover specific usage information that is saved every time he X-26 is deployed. This data insures accuracy in incident documentation.
AFID – (Anti Felony Identification Device) every time an X-26 cartridge is deployed, 40 small confetti-like ID tags called AFID’s are ejected. Each AFID contains the serial number of the cartridge deployed allowing staff to identify which officer deployed the cartridge.
CARTRIDGE – The X-26 cartridge is a single use item that is identified by a serial number. The serial number of the cartridge assigner to each officer will be recorded. The cartridge is tamper resistant and is sealed with the AFID system in place.
EXCITED DELIRIUM – A potentially fatal condition caused by complex conditions including over-exertion and the inability for a person to have sufficient respirations to maintain normal blood chemistry.
IMPALEMENT POINT – Eyes, ears, nasal passage, neck and genital area.
APPROVED EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING
1. An X-26 and at least one replacement cartridge will be carried by an officer on duty who has successfully completed the department’s certification training program.
2. Officers will receive recertification training on the use of the X-26 on an annual basis.
3. Officers will carry only functioning and charged X-26 Tasers.
4. Officers will carry the X-26 Taser in the approved holster that is issued by the department.
5. Officers will carry the X-26 Taser replacement cartridges only in a holder that is approved by the department.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF EQUIPMENT
1. Officers will check the X-26 Taser before the start of each shift to ensure the unit is properly charged.
2. Officers will check for damages of the X-26 Taser and cartridge before the start of each shift. Officers will immediately advise the Chief or Sergeant if any damages are discovered.
3. Officers will ensure that the cartridge doors are free of debris, and that the cartridge has not expired.
4. Officers will not place on or adhere anything (i.e. Stickers, tape, etc.) to the X-26 Taser or cartridge.
5. All expired cartridges will be turned in to the Chief or Sergeant.
USE OF THE X-26 TASER
1. Officers must carry the X-26 Taser with the safety in the “safe” position.
2. Each discharge of the X-26 Taser, including accidental, must be documented utilizing an incident report.
3. The X-26 Taser is programmed to deliver a 5-second EMD current. To avoid receiving the same EMD current, officers should not touch the probes during this period. In addition, officers should avoid stepping on or tripping over the wires.
4. Never aim the X-26 Taser at the eyes or face. It is laser-sighted so the probes will travel at an 8-degree downward angle below the front and rear sight or laser-sighted area. The rule of thumb for the bottom probe is that it drops one (1) foot for every seven (7) feet that it travels.
5. Keep hands away from the front of the unit at all times.
6. Avoid any static electrical charge for this might set off the cartridge.
7. The X-26 Taser deploys two probes from a replaceable cartridge at a distance of 21 feet. When the probes make contact with the subject, the X-26 Taser transmits EMD pulses along the wires and intro the body through up to 2 inches of clothing.
8. The X-26 Taser is designed to restrain violent individuals, where alternate restrain tactics have been or are reasonably likely to fail, and where it would be unsafe for officers to approach the subject.
USE OF FORCE ISSUES
1. The use of the X-26 Taser constitutes a use of force.
2. The X-26 Taser is placed on the force continuum along side and with OC spray. This is an alternative solution, and will be at the officer’s discretion, based on the reasonable force.
3. An officer may draw and discharge the X-26 Taser on a subject, when attacked by a prisoner, or other persons who may place officers in fear of bodily injury, or when lesser means have failed to achieve a legitimate and necessary objective.
4. The X-26 Taser may be deployed on an animal where the officer feels in fear of physical harm.
5. Physical punishment of prisoners or arrestees by an officer shall not be permitted under any circumstances.
6. The X-26 Taser shall not be used:
a. In cases of passive resistance unless the totality of the circumstances warrants that a lesser level of force may jeopardize the safety of the subject and/or others.
b. To threaten or attempt to gain information from a person.
c. Against a person already restrained unless physical aggression has to be overcome.
7. Do not fire the X-26 Taser near flammable liquids and/or fumes. Be aware that some OC sprays contain alcohol.
8. Discretion should be used deploying multiple shocks of the X-26 Taser. Users should avoid uninterrupted discharges whenever practical in order to minimize the potential for over-exertion of the subject.
9. Whenever practical, use of the X-26 Taser system should be combined with physical restraint techniques to minimize the total duration of the Taser System.
10. Extreme caution should be used when deployed on any person that is knowingly under the age of 16 years, is pregnant, has a heart condition, is obese, or is elderly.
REPORTING PROCEDURES
1. Officers will contact the Chief or sergeant as soon as possible and advise them that they have discharged the X-26 Taser, even if the discharge was accidental.
2. Officers will write a report documenting the events leading up to the use of the X-26 Taser and/or the pulling from the holster of the Taser.
3. Officers will fill out a Use of Force report.
4. Officers will secure the spent cartridge, complete with wires, probes and AFID’s into a bag that is clearly labeled for evidence. The bagged cartridge will then be given to the Chief or Sergeant.
MEDICAL ATTENTION
After the X-26 Taser has been discharged on a subject:
1. Officers will remove the probes as they were instructed through their certification training.
2. In the unlikely event that a Taser dart is lodged in any impalement point, officer shall immediately call EMS. The officer will be required by EMS to accompany subject through transport to hospital.
3. Medical personnel will attend any wounds caused by the X-26 Taser and determine if further medical attention will be necessary.
4. Once in custody at the prison, the officer will notify prison personnel to ensure that the staff physician is made aware that the prisoner has been secured by use of the X-26 Taser.
5. Subjects that are tased but are not placed in jail will sign a medical release form before they are released.
RECORD OF USAGE
1. In the event of an actual deployment of the X-26 Taser on an individual, the information will be printed and attached to the Use of Force report.
2. A report with all of the information will be forwarded to the Chief or Sergeant.
TASER CHAIN OF CUSTODY
The Department will keep a log that will document each time that a Taser is turned over to another officer. The officer receiving the Taser will sign the log once each of the below categories are satisfied. (If the Taser is not being turned over to another officer, the Taser shall be secured in the locker inside of the hallway closet. The next officer taking the Taser from the locker shall make sure that the Taser is inspected before taking it out on their shift.)
1. The Taser has not been discharged during the out-going officer’s shift.
2. In the event that it has been discharged, there has been a new cartridge put in place.
3. The serial number to the Taser is the same as the number on the log sheet.
4. For the 8p-4a shifts, officers will sign out a TASER only after inspection that the Taser appears in working order and that it has a valid cartridge.
If there are any problems with a Taser, do not sign the log and report to the Sgt. or Chief. Once you sign a Taser out, it is your responsibility that the checks were made.
The Taser policy with the corrections, passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Clifford Allen ask that the time line when ordering, expected arrival, training, etc be prepared for Council’s information. Manager Jemetz stated he would get the information for Council.
Ordinance Review Committee: Jean Davis, Chairman had nothing to report.
Personnel Committee: Nothing to report.
Public Safety: - Greg Lucas reported that two suspects were captured today at OTM trying to steal ammonia and that Officer Senz and Benzi and Chief Craft did a great job. Hazmat was on the seen and everything was handled very well.
Recreation & Lake & Environment – Clifford Allen reported that lifeguards from the American Legion were in place for this coming weekend; June 9th Triathlon; June 4th will be Lake spraying with 60 gallons of spray instead of 40 gallons used in the past; docks are in; canoe rakes are all up; Big Event by EUP has assisted in cleaning the beaches, Billings Park, and Mallory Run; and the 3 on 3 basketball has been approved for 2007.
Streets, Building & Grounds – Robert Cannell had nothing to report.
Committee of the Whole: nothing to report.
SOLCITOR: Attorney Marsh reported that he had sent his notes regarding the sewer agreement with the Township to Rob Kennerknecht and Manager Jemetz. He also reported that the consent decree was ended. Manager Jemetz thanked him for his work on these items.
Robert Cogan asked the Solicitor if the Borough had ever received tax money for reality transfers for property the college sold? Solicitor Marsh stated the college is tax exempt but if it sells property the purchaser would pay the tax. Robert Cogan asked if fee can be paid by non profit organization or private educational? Dave Zamierowski stated that the Borough used to get building permits from the university, but no longer receive the fee. Manager Jemetz stated we are looking into having “HANDS” pay the $30 inspection fees for rental property and looking into the dorms that are suppose to be built and run by private entity instead of the university. Robert Cogan asked about FILOT – fee based. He had information from Mary Ann Howe of Titusville regarding PILOT and Pittsburgh in lieu of taxes as well as a book he was ordering. Clifford Allen stated if you give fee to one you have to charge fee to all. Robert Cogan stated it could be broken down from income, sales, real estate, private, public, charitable, social, cultural, and other. Act 55 of 1957 gave charities the ability not to be taxed.
Manager Report:
Manager Jemetz reviewed his written report in detail with Council.
Resolution on recommendation on gabling funds to Erie County was discussed. Jean Davis moved adoption of Resolution 13-2007 and Robert Cogan seconded. Discussion followed and Clifford Allen moved to have the Manager amend the resolution to be more specific to the Borough and municipalities with state owned entities within their boundaries and Robert Cogan seconded. The amendment passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Resolution No. 13-2007
WHEREAS, Tax exempt entities, including State owned Universities, provide economic, social, and educational service to the residents of all of the Erie County, and
WHEREAS, Tax exempt entities within Erie County are a heavy financial burden on their respective host municipalities and their tax payers, and
WHEREAS, The municipal tax payers who reside within municipalities with excessively high percentages of tax exempt property are currently subsidizing those tax exempt entities, and
WHEREAS, Everyone in Erie County benefits from the presence of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, but only the host municipality’s residents pay the bill through higher municipal taxes, and
WHEREAS, Disproportionately higher taxes tend to drive off the middle class and the wealthy, which depletes the tax base of those municipalities with high percentages of tax exempt properties, thus further increasing the tax burden on those who remain, creating a downward financial spiral for the municipalities with high percentages (30% or more) of tax exempt property, and
WHEREAS, Municipalities with high percentages of tax exempt property must choose between raising taxes excessively high, and/or cutting essential services and staff, and/or deferring infrastructure maintenance on roads, storm sewers, and other essential infrastructure funded by the general fund, and
WHEREAS, The Borough of Edinboro has endured the enormous burden of providing essential municipal services with 50% of the Borough designated as tax exempt and 90% of all tax exempt property within the Borough of Edinboro is attributable Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (EUP), and
WHEREAS, The Borough of Edinboro has accumulated a multi-million dollar deficit on essential street and storm sewer infrastructure due in a large part to the tremendous amount of tax exempt property within the municipality, and
WHEREAS, The Borough tax payers can be squeezed no more without further erosion of the Borough’s tax base and further exacerbating the problem, and
WHEREAS, There is now little chance of the Borough of Edinboro over-coming the financial crisis without substantial financial assistance, and
WHEREAS, Proceeds from gambling are a revenue source, now available to Erie County, that could be used to provide some relief to Edinboro residents who are now paying disproportionately high taxes due to excessive amounts of tax exempt properties attributable to EUP, and
WHEREAS, Gambling revenues are now available and can be used to provide Community Impact Compensation to municipalities, such as Edinboro, with excessively high levels of tax exempt properties, and
WHEREAS, The higher taxes within urban centers causes people to want to migrate to rural areas where property taxes are relatively low. This tends to promote blight within the urban centers and urban sprawl, and
WHEREAS, Erie County has reason to help prevent municipal blight and urban sprawl and to help prevent a downward financial spiral within its urban centers, and
WHEREAS, Erie County Government now has the means to help resolve the inequities attributable to excessively high tax exempt properties within particular municipalities, such as the Borough of Edinboro, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro hereby endorses the following:
1. That the County of Erie establish a dedicated, secure and substantial funding source, using gaming revenue, for the tax relief for citizens of municipalities within Erie County, with tax exempt properties above 30%.
2. That a minimum of $4.0 million dollars be dedicated in the first year that gaming revenues are received.
3. That future funding rates provide ample capital to cover the municipal services that host municipalities must now provide to tax exempt entities, such as EUP, as well as maintaining the original fund amount of $4.0 million dollars.
4. That said funds be made available to municipalities for the purpose of defraying costs of services provided to tax exempt entities and their clients.
5. That the funding for essential infrastructure maintenance and repair be made by matching funds or County grants.
ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2007 that the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, Erie County, Pennsylvania at its regularly scheduled meeting of May 21, 2007, hereby adopts Resolution 13-2007.
The Resolution 13-2007 passed with amendment by 6-0 roll call vote: Clifford Allen, yes; Gregory Lucas, yes; Robert Cogan, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Dennis Travis, absent, H. Robert Cannell, yes; and Mary Ann Horne, yes.
Police:
Monthly report was available for review. Councilman Cannell gave a review of the first quarter report compared to last year’s report.
Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning:
Monthly report was in the packets for review. Resolution 14-2007 was in the packets regarding the CVS plans and the Public Hearing earlier. Jean Davis moved and Clifford Allen seconded to adopt Resolution 14-2007 as follows:
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
RESOLUTION 14-2007
WHEREAS, the CVS wishes to design and build a CVS store at a location on 6N and Erie Streets; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held May 21, 2007 to explain and discuss this land development; and
WHEREAS, this Land Development has be approved by Edinboro Planning Commission, Erie County Planning Department and Erie County Health Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by Council assembled this 21st day of May, 2007 that said CVS Land Development be approved and authorize the signing of the Consolidation Mylars by Council.
RESOLVED this ____21 st____ day of ___May____ 2007.
Discussion followed. Clifford Allen asked the Code Enforcement Officer what happens if all the requirements are not followed. Dave Zamierowski reported that they would need to get the storm water management plan, closing of all properties; signage approved; and tree plantings information to him with all the details needed prior to his filling these mylars.
Community Liaisons:
Erie County Planning Liaison: Roert Cannell reported they met Thursday night and had a presentation form DCNR on community conservation and cooperation grants. He was planning an open discussion with the Washington Township, Edinboro Borough, and Franklin Township on June 7th at 7a.m. breakfast at the dinner which DCNR and the Head of Erie County Planning have agreed to attend. He asked that any interested persons on Council would attend to hear the presentation. This is regards to the ECRS owned land in Washington Township that is being considered as a community park.
Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee: Mayor Horne reported that they reviewed plans for the CVS store and would be getting back to them with the names of trees to use.
Watershed Association: Mary Ann Horne reported that they were selling stickers in support of Edinboro Lake for $20 in the Borough building and the Township building. The money will go toward the spraying of the Lake and if the Watershed gets more than what it’s portion of the spraying is they will use it to defray the costs of the municipalities for spraying.
Other Old Business:
COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Horne had received a brochure on Turf Project at General McLane High School. Since the borough can not give tax dollars for a fund raiser she asked that individuals support the project and that a notice of the fund raiser be put on the the community channel of COAX.
Being no other communications the Mayor Horne moved on to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Robert Cogan asked if owners of rental property were in compliance with the Lease Tax. Manager Jemetz informed him that the mailing goes out July 1st and they are due August 14th.
Clifford Allen informed the Council that a horse drawn carriage passed through town tonight. It has www.leehorselogger.com on the back of the wage stated it was going from Montana to Boston.
Clifford Allen asked that the Manager send to the 6N corridor study the intersection of Agway and State Highway for consideration in their study. Manager Jemetz stated they are looking at that intersection. The administrator for Erie County and the award of the study will be in early July and take a full year. Input will be taken from the community.
Clifford Allen asked if the Council needed to excuse Dr. Travis because the Home Rule Charter states that after three unexcused absences a Councilmen could be removed. Manager Jemetz stated he has seen Dr. Travis regularly and he plans on starting back to meeting next month. Attorney Marsh stated that a recent case regarding a Township Official that elected officials can not be removed since they were elected. Robert Cogan stated he had an email yesterday form Dr. Travis and also met him during a walk. He is keeping up with the information and plans back in June. To keep the record clear Clifford Allen moved to excuse Dr. Travis from his absences and wave the requirement of the Home Rule Charter due to his medical reasons. Robert Cogan seconded the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Being no other new business the Mayor asked for a motion for adjournment.
Robert Cogan moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Manager T. Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
HIGHLIGHTS
May 21, 2007
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Resolution 13-2007 – Gambling Funds use
· Resolution 14-2007 – CVS Land Development
· Taser Policy
· Excused past absences of Dr. Travis for medical reasons
POSTPONED
· Resolution 8-2006 –Policy special events
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Finance Committee – Tuesday June 12 - 9:30 a.m.
MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 21, 2007
6:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – CVS
I. Public Notice: Hearing of Council
II. Presentation
III. Public Participation
IV. Council Questions/Participation
V. Adjourn
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 ____, Mayor Mary Ann Horne __ Manager Taras Jemetz _____, Solicitor Marsh _____; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager_____.
III. Approval of Minutes
· Regularly Scheduled Meeting on May 14, 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 21 -- 4:30 p.m.
b) Authorization to approve bills paid May 21, 2007
Action: Motion to approve bills totaling $ 120,353.42
c) Authorization to approve payroll
d) tasers
Policy – ACTION:
2. Cable TV Committee – Dennis Travis Chair
3. Ordinance Review Committee – Jean Davis Chair
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:
1. Correspondence regarding Sewer agreement – FYI
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz Report
a) Resolution on recommendation on gambling funds to Erie County- ACTION:
2. Finance
3. Personnel –
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD
6. Police – Monthly Report
7. Employee Safety Committee
8. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
a) Monthly Report
b) Approval of CVS plans ACTION:
9. Public Works
a) 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
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
1.
VIII. New Business
IX. Adjournment
2007 EDINBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL
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13 (cancelled), August 27, Sept 10, Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12, Nov 26, and
Dec 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m., except for Dec 17th at 4:30 p.m..
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