HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 23, 2009
Call to Order:
The following Council members were present: Clifford Allen, Michael Amidon, H. Robert Cannell, Dennis Travis, Greg Lucas, Jean Davis, and Mary Ann Horne. Also in attendance was Solicitor Ritchie Marsh; T. Jemetz, Borough Manager; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests included: Vanessa Gibson, Jamie Lutz, Christopher Bost, Katie Peters, Brandon Cencore, Mike Gido, Kathy Amidon, James Joseph, Mary Jo, Bridget Jeffery, and Amber Wellington of the Edinboro News.
Mayor Horne introduced the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held March 9, 2009. Greg Lucas moved for approval of the minutes as printed. Robert Cannell seconded, and the minutes were approved by a voice vote of 7-0.
Mayor Horne welcomed the persons present and asked if anyone wished to speak to Council.
Jamie Lutz, 229 Dearborn Hall, Edinboro University Student Government.
Jamie stated she was present to let the Borough know that they would again this year have the “Big Event” on April 18th. They asked for rakes, shovels, and bags as in the past. Mayor Horne asked her to coordinate with the Borough Manager. She also hoped they would also send people to Lakeside to help the Watershed Association with the clean up.
Being no one else wishing to speak, she moved on to old business.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Jean Davis stated that they had met today to review the bills and open purchase orders. She motioned to approve the bills to be paid March 23, 2009 totaling $600,776.32 and Robert Cannell seconded. Jean noted that the majority of the bills was related to the sewer plant construction with Kranick invoice for $581,756.25 and Newco Electric for $21,565.00. The motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved approval of the payroll ending March 7 that was paid March 13, 2009 totaling $57,036.37. The motion was seconded by Robert Cannell and passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Ordinance Review: Clifford Allen that they had comments from the Planning Commission and the Solicitor and the committee was not prepared for tonight. He requested a meeting of the committee be set to discuss the comments prior to the next Council meeting.
Personnel Committee: Robert Cannell stated that several applications were handed out and the committee had nothing to report at this time.
Solicitor’s Report:
Solicitor Marsh stated he had been working on several items in February and March including EUP agreement that has been sent to Harrisburg, the Settlement of Release or interim billing authorization for EUP; letters to the accountants regarding the audit of the General fund and Authority; litigation regarding a water bill; Right to Know request; and the Burning Ordinance 568.
Manager: Manager Jemetz reported on the sewage plant project going very good; recommended the “Big Event” put information in the paper, inform elderly residents through the Senior Citizen meetings; Hill Engineering working on culvert at 6N and Aspen Way behind Shelhamer Circle; MDT’s are being ordered for the Police for intended change over to County 911 center in April to begin; Joint Planning Commission met March 11th; Dan Cohen Agreement was signed and returned; PELRAS conference Wed – Friday to be attended by Marie and myself; Auditors had one minor item and Marie Lander has done an excellent job; Liquid Fuels 2007-2008 audit was complete with no findings; new police cruiser is in and the old one will be sold to the sewer department or taken to auction; Penn Prime Grants will have Police doing the Liability and Sewer doing the Worker’s Comp grant; Howard Hanna will be putting up a sign for space for rent in the basement; and Kiwanis is working on the playground.
Michael Amidon asked the status of the contract at the sewer plant if they will meet the time frame. Manager Jemetz stated they are working on it and there are $1000 a day liquid damages in the contract. They need to be substantially complete the first week of May. Mr. Amidon asked about storm sewer on Elm and Lakeside because his rental unit had flooding and wondered what project would effect neighbors. Manager Jemetz stated that he should notify the Manager by email when he sees a problem and at this time there are no plans for the area. Jean Davis noted that when it happens you need to tell not a couple weeks later because they can not see what is happening. He stated his tenant is taking pictures on the south of the Beach. He was reminded that it maybe in the flood plane and the house maybe lower than the road.
Jean Davis asked about the MDT’s. Manager Jemetz stated they would need in April and we would loose the benefit of technology if we did not have them. They are durable computers. Mr. Amidon asked if they new car was equipped with GPS. The MDT will have GPS and the cameras will hook into the computers so the 911 County Center can observe. Clifford Allen stated that cell phones also have GPS.
Robert Cannell stated that Marie Lander should get a government bonus of a pat on the back for a great job done with the finances of the Borough.
FINANCE:
CDBG notice of action moved from March 23rd to April 13th meeting.
POLICE:
February monthly report was in the packets for review. Councilman Cannell noted that traffic arrests were up and crime down in the first two months compared to last year. Letter from resident for a job well done by Officer Al Donahue was in the packets and it will be put into his personnel file.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/PLANNING/ZONING:
February monthly report was in the packets for review. Planning Commission report on pending ordinances was also available.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Advertisement for Crack Sealing Bids was in the packets. It was noted that they would be opened April 10th at 1 p.m. and awarding at the April 13th meeting.
COMMUNITY LIAISONS:
Mayor Horne asked if there were any reports.
PLCM: Clifford Allen reported that they met with the Governor regarding the stimulus package and he had given the information to the Manager to apply for what pertains to the Borough. Also they have been discussing the 1% County sales tax with Representatives and Senators regarding talking points including property tax relief and services and collaborative efforts.
JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION: Greg Lucas reported they met March 11th at Washington Township with Billie Fitzsimmons, Manager Jemetz, and John Groh present for the Borough. Greg was appointed the Secretary and they discussed the 6N Corridor West; Township interested in possible police services; getting grants dollars; and the Township rezoning properties near Woods Farm from Agriculture to R2. Next meeting will be April 8th at 7 p.m. to discuss land uses.
WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: Mayor Horne reported that their Annual meeting will be held March 30th at Nick’s Place.
Being no other reports, Mayor Horne moved on to Communications.
COMMUNICATIONS\NEW BUSINESS:
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PA Local Government training to be held at Days Inn, Meadville from 6-9 p.m. tomorrow night. This is usually a good training.
Certificate of Appreciation from EVFD to the Police and the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro for our continued support and assistance in ensuring the protection of the Edinboro Community and our continued support of the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department. This was presented to the Manager at the EVFD meeting.
Being no other communications or new business the Mayor asked for adjournment.
Greg Lucas moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Borough Manager Taras Jemetz Mayor Mary Ann Horne
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council Meeting
HIGHLIGHTS
March 23, 2009
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Payroll
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POSTPONED
1. Ordinance 568 – waiting Ordinance Review to review comments Solicitor and Planning Commission.
2. Appointments to Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee & Civil Service Commission
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
April 13 4:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
April 13 5:00 p.m. Authority Meetings
April 13 6:30 p.m. Council Meeting
April 8 7:00 p.m. Joint Planning Commission
March 30 Watershed Annual Meeting
1. Set up Ordinance Review Meeting to discuss Planning Commission Input & Solicitors input into Ordinance 568
2. Set up meeting of Personnel Committee to interview
3. Letter of recommendation to Al Donahue to be put into his personnel file.
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
March 23, 2009
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor Horne
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
· Regularly Scheduled Meeting of March 9, 2009
Action: Motion to approve minutes
IV. Public Participation –
A.
V. Old Business
1. Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee – Jean Davis Chair - Met March 23
a. Authorization to approve bills to be paid March 23
totaling $_600,776.32____
b. Authorization to approve payroll ending March 7 paid March 13, 2009 totaling $ 57,036.37
2. Ordinance Review Committee –Chair Kip Allen
A. Planning Commission Recommendation:
1) Ordinance Ground Source Heat Pumps- draft Ordinance
2) Ordinance 568 – Prohibiting External Fuel Burning Appliances
B. Ordinance 568 Prohibiting External Fuel Burning Appliances with Penalties – Final reading- Solicitor Comments – Planning Commission recommendation – Final Reading & Action
3. Personnel Committee –Chair Robert Cannell
a) Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
In Process of setting up meeting to review applications
1) Opening Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
A) Application William P. Alexander
2) Opening Civil Service Commission
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
C. Solicitor's Report:
1. Amidon vs Borough of Edinboro CV-0000031-09
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D. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz - Monthly Report
2. Finance:
CDBG 2009 advertised change for action from
March 23 to April 13th meeting
3. Personnel
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD
6. Police – Monthly Report
7. Employee Safety Committee
8. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning-Monthly Report
9. Public Works – Advertised for Crack Sealing Bids
10. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
11. Water System - Monthly Report
D. Community Liaisons
1. EUP Liaison - Mary Ann Horne alt TJ
2. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Horne
3. Erie County Planning Liaison – Robert Cannell alt TJ
4. EVFD Board Liaison – Michael Amidon
5. PLCM - Kip Allen alt TJ - FYI
6. Municipal & Water Authority – Jean Davis
7. Washington Township Liaison - Jean Davis alt Greg Lucas
8. Watershed Association - Mary Ann Horne
9. Joint Planning Commission – Greg Lucas - Met March 11th 7 p.m.
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
A. PA Local Government Training – FYI
B. Certificate of Appreciation from EVFD – FYI
C.
VI. New Business
NONE
VIII. Adjournment
2009 EDINBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS 6:30 p.m.
March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, June 8, June 33, July 13, July 27, August 10 August 24, Sept 14, Sept 28, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9 Nov 23, & Dec 14th
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