HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2008
Call to Order:
The following Council members were present: H. Robert Cannell, Greg Lucas, Clifford “Kip” Allen and Mary Ann Horne. Members absent where Michael Amidon; Jean Davis; and Dennis Travis. Also in attendance was T. Jemetz, Manager; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guest Meg Moeslein, Edinboro News.
Mayor Horne introduced the minutes from the regular Council meeting and CDBG Hearing held February 25, 2008. Greg Lucas moved for approval of the minutes. Robert Cannell seconded, and the minutes were approved by a voice vote of 4-0. It was noted that Clifford Allen was absent at the meetings, but he would accept the minutes as written to have a quorum vote.
Being no one present requesting to speak the Mayor moved on to old business.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Mary Ann Horne in Jean Davis’s absence reported that they met today to review invoices and purchase orders and found no bills out of the ordinary.
Greg Lucas moved approval of the bills to be paid March 10, 2008 totaling $52,691.16 and Robert Cannell seconded. The motion passed by 4-0 voice vote.
Clifford Allen moved approval of the payroll ending February 13th that was paid February 29, 2008 totaling $58,813.31. The motion was seconded by Greg Lucas and passed by 4-0 voice vote.
Mayor Horne informed Council that the real estate tax warrant of the tax collector is $757,864.84 for 2008 which was approximately $7,000 more than what we budgeted at face.
National Fuel Gas has sent us notice of gas rate increase.
Manager discussed the lack of cinders because of General Electric moving to gas powered plant and the need to find more cinders and use of salt and bidding process.
The Auditors would be here at 6 p.m. on March 24th , prior to our regular scheduled council meeting, to do their out briefing for 2007 audit.
Personnel Committee: Robert Cannell reported they have a meeting on Wednesday to interview for the Municipal Authority position from two candidates recommended by Washington Township. Manager Jemetz stated that they were Brian Zimmerman and Donald Orr. Mr. Orr has sent a letter stating he felt that the other nominee was more qualified and would not be at the interview unless needed. Clifford Allen moved to appoint Brian Zimmerman to the Municipal Authority with a term ending January 1, 2013. Greg Lucas seconded the motion and it passed by 4-0 voice vote. Manager was asked to send a thank you letter to Donald Orr and a letter to Brian Zimmerman of his appointment.
Solicitor Marsh was not present.
Manager: Manager Jemetz report was in the packets for Council’s review and comments. Manager Jemetz reviewed his report in detail with Council. In his report it noted that the Tornado Siren would be tested on March 14th at 10:10 am. The Liquid Fuels audit for 2006 out brief had no findings. With notice of Code Enforcement Officer retiring in July, an advertisement was in process to find a new employee.
Community Liaisons:
Washington Township Liaison: Greg Lucas reported that he did not attend but got a copy of the minutes showing they discussed snow plows breaking with taking on Franklin Township plowing and a conflict so the meeting of April 15th was moved to April 14th.
Authority Liaison: In Jean Davis’s absence Manager Jemetz informed Council that the Municipal Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington Township regarding who will pay for what in the new plant expansion by the Township. Bid opening is March 27th and award of bid is April 14th. The Water Authority is looking at a maintenance contract for one of the tanks and cost comparisons.
Watershed Association Liaison: Mary Ann Horne informed Council that the annual meeting will be April 24th at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Place and the discussion will be on storm water report. The yearly clean up will be again with the Big Event clean up on April 26th. The next meeting will be the last Thursday of March.
PLCM Liaison: Clifford Allen reported that he attended the Board meeting March 2 and 3. A legislative session followed and the following topics were discussed: 1) HB2018 which is having hearings on getting funding to municipalities with tax exempt property. No municipality can get more than 10% of total and must have at least 17% tax exempt. With our municipality having 45% tax exempt with a SSHE university in our municipality it looks like we are getting closer to funding. We should consider letters of support and also send to majority leaders. Mr. Allen felt this should be made a priority. 2) Oversight of blighted property – mostly for third class townships who have this problem. 3) Open Records Law changes Senate Bill 1, which a copy was given to the Manager.
Communications:
Notice from PMAA giving information on the Open Records Law Amendment was in the packets.
New Business:
Greg Lucas moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Borough Manager Taras Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council Meeting
HIGHLIGHTS
March 10, 2008
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Payroll
· Appoint Brian Zimmerman – Municipal Authority term ending 1/1/2013
POSTPONED
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
March 24th 6 p.m. meeting with auditors
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
March 10, 2008
7 p.m. Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor
II. Roll Call: Clifford “Kip” Allen ____, Michael Amidon _____, H. Robert Cannell __, Jean Davis ____, Greg Lucas __, Dennis Travis ____, Mary Ann Horne __ Manager Taras Jemetz _____, Solicitor Marsh _____; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager _____.
III. Approval of Minutes
· CDBG Hearing & Regularly Scheduled Meeting of February 25, 2008
Action: Motion to approve minutes
IV. Public Participation –
1. Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee – Jean Davis Chair - MET March 10, 2008 4:00 p.m.
a. Authorization to approve bills paid March 10, 2008
Action: Motion to approve bills totaling $ 52,691.16
b. Authorization to approve payroll ending February 13 paid February 29, 2008 totaling $58,813.31
c. Meeting with Auditors March 24th 6 p.m. prior Council meeting-FYI
2. Ordinance Review Committee –Chair Kip Allen
a) Groundwater Ordinance – to be put into ordinance format and sent to Solicitor for review
3. Personnel Committee –Chair Robert Cannell
a) Interviews
1) Municipal Authority March 12th 6:30 p.m.
4. Public Safety –Chair Mary Ann Horne
5. Recreation/Lake/Environment –Chair Dennis Travis
6. Street, Buildings, and Grounds- Chair Greg Lucas
7. Committee of the Whole
B. Solicitor's Report:
1.
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz’s Report
2. Finance
3. Personnel
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD
6. Police
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 Planning Liaison – Kip Allen or Manager Jemetz
4. EVFD Board Liaison – Michael Amidon
5. PLCM – Kip Allen & Manager Jemetz
6. Washington Township Liaison - Greg Lucas alt Jean Davis
7. Authority –Jean Davis alt Greg Lucas
8. Watershed Association - Mary Ann Horne
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
A. PMAA – information on Open Records Law Amendment - FYI
VII. New Business
A.
VIII. Adjournment
2008 EDINBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL 7 p.m.
March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 19, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, Sept 8, Sept 22, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, December 8th, and (if needed Dec 22nd., 4:30 p.m.)
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