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Council Minutes
December 10, 2007
Call to Order:
Mayor Horne called the meeting to order on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Jean Davis, Clifford Allen, Robert Cannell, Greg Lucas, and Mary Ann Horne were present. Members absent were Robert Cogan and Dennis Travis. Others present included Manager “TJ” Jemetz; and Assistant to the Manager Marie Lander. Guests present were Meghan Moeslein of the Edinboro News.
Approval of Minutes:
Jean Davis moved approval of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2007. Clifford Allen seconded the motion and it passed by 4-0-1 voice vote, with Greg Lucas abstaining because he was absent. .
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 and Greg Lucas seconded.
The agenda passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Public Participation:
Mayor Horne congratulated Meghan Moeslein of the Edinboro News on becoming the Editor. It was noted that the paper was growing.
Being no requests to speak before Council, Mayor Horne moved on to old business.
Old Business:
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Jean Davis moved acceptance of bills as presented for December 10, 2007 of $334,061.88. H. Robert Cannell seconded. Jean Davis noted that the committee met at 4:30 p.m. and since the bills were in a different format it took a little longer to review. It was noted that the HRG invoice of over $120,000 was to be reimbursed by Washington Township. The motion passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved authorization to approve payroll ending December 1 and paid December 7, 2007 totaling $52,698.87. H. Robert Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous 5-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis also moved to allow Finance Committee to review and authorize payments and payroll for the remainder of 2007 as needed. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote. Clifford Allen asked that the payables and payroll paid be added to the January packets for review. The Manager and Finance Committee saw not problem with the request.
Solicitor’s Report:
A letter from Solicitor Marsh was in the packets for the Council’s information regarding EUP’s request for a letter regarding taxing. Manager Jemetz noted that Solicitor Marsh had not received a response back form his letter as of this date.
Manager Report:
Manager Jemetz reviewed his written report in detail with Council. Jean Davis moved to cancel the December 17th meeting and Greg Lucas seconded. Discussion followed and the motion was amended to read: “to be held only if necessary”, since it was next week. The meeting would be held open incase an emergency came up and it was needed. With no objections to the amendment, the amendment passed by 5-0 voice vote. The motion then passed by a 5-0 voice vote to read, Jean Davis moved to hold the December 17th meeting only if necessary and Greg Lucas seconded.
FINANCE: Review of modifications for FFY2004 and FFY2005 for CDBG was discussed. Jean Davis moved acceptance of the modifications as presented in the public hearing prior to this scheduled meeting and Greg Lucas seconded. The motion passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Community Liaisons:
EUP: Mayor Horne informed Council that she spoke at the University President’s inauguration and was happy to do so for the Borough.
PLCM: Clifford Allen stated that last week end, Sunday through Tuesday, he was at a PLCM meeting sitting in an enlarge seat. He was appointed by John Riley as Co Chair of the Legislative Committee as the Republican counter part with Mayor McMahon of Reading, PA. It was noted that it is an unpaid position including unpaid travel expenses.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Being no communications the Mayor moved on to new business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jean Davis noted that she attended a meeting with Cindy Pervus who talked about single health care where everyone would receive health care at 3% of their income. She stated she had her contact information if anyone wished to take it to the Borough’s association; PLCM; or the Township’s association.
Greg Lucas stated that this being the last meeting he wanted to publicly thank Robert Cogan for his time and all the money he saved us in his research over the last four years. It was agreed to ask Mr. Cogan to attend the January 7, 2008 meeting to receive a thank you from Council. It was noted that he was unable to attend tonight’s meeting at the last minute and Manager Jemetz had been prepared to present him with a thank you at this meeting.
Greg Lucas stated that the HANDS group considering a project near YMCA in the Township, which he thought was a good idea. He felt they did a decent job but used workers from out of the area. The project would be senior living and independent apartments.
Greg Lucas also stated that Washington Township when they have a sale of a home they camera laterals and that the Borough should do the same. Discussion followed regarding an incident on Meadville Street with their lateral after sale of a home. It was noted our I & I testing was to check for cross connections and not to inspect laterals. Jean Davis thought the ordinances were the same. Clifford Allen noted that when some purchases a parcel it would be in the contract and insurance for the projects to cover this item and not the liability of the municipality. Manager Jemetz stated he would look into the costs of such a project to camera every lateral.
Robert Cannell asked that the Police report be put in the January 7th packet since there would be no December 17th meeting.
Clifford Allen moved to thank Boards, Committees, and Authorities for their work during the past year, as well as staff. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 5-0 voice vote. It was noted that the staff sends out thank you notes each year.
H. Robert Cannell asked that a letter be send from Council to EUP New President stating that we look forward to working with him and the university.
Being no further new business, Mayor Horne asked for adjournment.
Greg Lucas moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Manager T. Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
HIGHLIGHTS
December 10, 2007
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Payroll
· Modifications to CDBG FFY2204 and CDBG FFY2005
· Thank you notes to Boards, Committees, & Authorities
· Letter to EUP President on working together
· Authorize Finance Committee to review and authorize paying bills & payroll for remainder of 2007
· Cancel December 17th meeting if found not necessary by management.
POSTPONED
· Resolution 8-2006 –Policy special events
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Authority Meetings – Monday Dec 17 – 5 p.m.
· Re-Organizational Meeting – Monday January 7, 2008 at 7pm
MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
December 10, 2007
6:45 p.m. Hearing CDBG Modification FFY2004
6:45 p.m. Hearing CDBG Modification FFY2005
6:50 p.m. Hearing Preliminary Synopsis FFY2008
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 & Public Hearing on November 26, 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. Authorization to approve bills paid December 10, 2007
Action: Motion to approve bills totaling $ 334,061.88
b. Authorization to approve payroll ending December 1 paid December 7, 2007 totaling $52,698.87
c. Authorize payments and payroll for remainder of 2007 as needed.
2. Cable TV Committee – Dennis Travis Chair
3. Ordinance Review Committee – Jean Davis Chair
a) Groundwater Ordinance – in review
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. EUP request for letter regarding taxing
a) Letter Dec 5, 2007 from Attorney Marsh
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz’s Report
2. Finance -
a) APPROVE modifications CDBG FFY2004 and FFY2005 as discussed at hearings
3. Personnel
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD
6. Police – Monthly Reports
7. Employee Safety Committee
8. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
9. Public Works
10. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
11. Water System
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:
VIII. New Business
A. Meeting of December 17th – consider canceling
B.
IX. Adjournment
2007 EDINBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL
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Re Organizational Meeting January 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. – Oath office prior at 6:50 p.m.
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