HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 10, 2010
Call to Order:
Pledge of Allegiance
The following Council members were present: Michael Amidon, Brenda Cannell, Greg Lucas, Jean Davis, John Austin, Clifford Allen, and Mary Ann Horne. Also in attendance was T. Jemetz, Borough Manager; Ritchie Marsh, Solicitor; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests included: Tim Wachter; Sue Goldthwaite, EUP; Mike Gido; Wes Hakango; Brenda Fargo; and Amber Wellington of the Edinboro News.
Mayor Austin introduced the minutes from the April 12, 2010 Public Hearing on Ordinance 578 & Regular Council meeting. Mary Ann Horne moved for approval of the minutes as printed and Greg Lucas seconded. The minutes passed as presented by 7- 0 voice vote.
Public Participation:
Mayor Austin opened the meting to public participation.
Sue Goldthwaite, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (EUP).
Sue was present on behalf of the Athletic department and the soccer tournaments 6/18 to 6/20 and 6/25 to 6/27. They were requesting to close Perry Lane during those weekends. She informed Council that the insurance certificate was faxed over this morning and Todd Jay had paid the filing fees.
Mayor Austin thanked her and stated the request would be voted on later in the meeting.
Brenda Fargo, Municipal Aggregation from First Energy Solutions.
Ms. Fargo that the program would allow aggregation of electric for community residents and small businesses. She had done it for over 200 counties in Ohio and a Representative of Alleghany County was introducing it into legislation of Pennsylvania. The reason she was before Council was that the Home Rule municipalities are unique and could offer it to their residents at a savings when the January 1, 2011 rate caps come off. She felt that Home Rule Municipalities could show Harrisburg that it was a good idea and works. She will be talking with Pine Township and Hermitage Township later this week. With Aggregation you have a larger buying pool and bargaining power like when municipalities bid out for trash hauling and get a better rate. The rate would be for all residents and small businesses unless they opt out. Post cards are mailed to everyone and they get 30 days to opt out by returning the card. We enroll all residents that don’t send the card in and they get a percentage off the amount they would pay local company. This is a guaranteed discount. We would like to start with Home Rule Municipalities and offer a savings and mirror what is being presented in legislation to show how it would work throughout Pennsylvania.
Mayor Austin stated that a lot can get the card and want out but be confused and do not opt out.
Brenda Fargo went on to say there is a learning curve in new places because it is opposite of the norm. Usually if you want to opt out you do nothing and this one to opt out you must send the card back. Usually we have some after two months that can not see a savings and come to find out they opted out when they wanted to opt in. Usually the first year 10-12% opt out but after the second go around every 2 years some are down to only 2% opt out.
Mayor Austin asked again if it was a guaranteed savings.
Brenda Fargo stated she stands behind a guaranteed savings and everyone will save with a percentage off.
Clifford Allen stated it is similar to what we just did for electric for our government. This will be for residents and small businesses. Government does not get a commission on this service it is only a service for the residents. End of 2010 electric will be deregulated and could go up considerably 6-20%. If we decided to do this we would be the first municipality in the Commonwealth of PA and it would be a pro active approach.
Brenda Fargo stated there was no cost to the municipality. In the legislation there is a license fee but not yet. All the notices and cards will be done by her company and no charge to the municipality. They will have the same bill from Penelec to eliminate confusion there will be a new section for charges and that is where they will be saving. Balance billing will be on the Penelec section or 1/3 of the bill and the 2/3 of the bill will not have balance billing. If resident can not pay they will have to opt out to the higher cost but with complete balance billing.
Mary Ann Horne stated that they could put the information on our cable station, in mailings, and in the newspaper.
Brenda Fargo also felt the Council should have informational sessions to educate residents.
Brenda Cannell asked if other companies would also be offering this same aggregation.
Brenda Fargo stated that in Ohio only one other company offered the aggregation and First Energy will only help residents and not hurt them.
Manager Jemetz asked if as a Home Rule they do not need to wait for legislation.
Brenda Fargo stated the Solicitor needs to be comfortable with the ordinance and give you the go ahead. We are testing boundaries that have not been done before in Pennsylvania. We are working on the percentage to be negotiable and the pricing RFP has not been set yet. First Engergy Solution is still working on how to structure this.
Jean Davis asked what funds your company.
Brenda Fargo stated that was a good question. Like GM who is the top and Chevy, etc are below. They are First Energy and below is Penelec and First Energy Solution, who she works for. There company is paid from revenue from customers that sign up.
Being no other questions, Mayor Austin moved on to old business.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Jean Davis stated that the committee met April 26 and May 10 to review the bills and purchase orders.
Jean Davis moved to approve the bills dated April 26 of $86,111.92 and May 10, 2010 of $ 78,390.71. Clifford Allen seconded and the motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved to approve payroll ending April 17 paid April 23, 2010 of $60,765.05, payroll ending May 1 paid May 7 totaling $75,981.34. The motion was seconded by Clifford Allen and passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Ordinance Review Committee: Jean Davis introduced Ordinance 578 for the final reading and Greg Lucas seconded:
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Amendment Zoning Ordinance
ORDINANCE 578
An ordinance amending Chapter 27 Borough of Edinboro Zoning Ordinance 457 of the Code of the Borough of Edinboro (Ordinance 545) regulating the location of cellular communication equipment and towers, permitting requirements and definitions associated with such use; and
WHEREAS; the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro has the power to amend the adopted zoning ordinance to reflect modern day land uses and advances in technology; and
WHEREAS; the demand for cellular telephone service has increased and become the standard form of personal communication among the population; and
WHEREAS; in response to customer demands, cellular providers are seeking alternate methods and designs to provide cellular service to its customers; and
WHEREAS; reasonable amendments and regulations may be established by the Borough Council from time to time; and
THEREFORE, The Home Rule Borough of Edinboro hereby amends and adopts the following:
1] DELETE from Section 27- 405.2 B. . . . “communication towers,” . . .
2] ADD the following DEFINITIONS Section 202 the following words and terms:
Communication tower: A structure designed and constructed to support
communication equipment including cellular, radio, television, short wave
and similar. The communication tower may be a monopole design or lattice- type construction. The tower, whether monopole or lattice-type construction may or may not be supported by the use of guy wires.
Co-Location: To attach, mount or construct communication equipment on existing structures. For example, communication equipment may be constructed on tall, commercial buildings.
Height of communication towers: The vertical distance measured from
the ground level to the highest point on a communications tower, including
antennas mounted on the tower
Cellular Equipment: Mechanical, electrical, electronic and
telecommunication apparatus and devices used in conjunction with cellular
communication. This definition shall not include cellular towers supporting such equipment.
ADD to the definition Part 2 Section 27-202 of Essential Services the following sentence:
This definition shall not apply to cellular towers and cellular equipment
3] ADD to Table 306.10
U- University District
Special Exception
Add → Cellular Towers (308 DD)
4] 308 DD (new) Cellular Communication Equipment
The placement of communication towers and equipment within the Borough boundaries may cause a nuisance and/or a hazard and must therefore be carefully regulated.
Co-location of cellular communication equipment on existing commercial buildings and on existing public utility structures is the preferred solution and is encouraged over tower construction.
The co-location of cellular equipment on existing towers and commercial occupancy buildings shall be a Permitted Use provided that the height of the structure is not increased. The antennae and the fasteners may extend above the existing supporting structure but not more than 20 feet.
Applications that would result in an increase of structure height shall be treated as a Special Exception and shall be reviewed by the Zoning Hearing Board.
The following regulations and standards shall apply to new cellular towers and/or additions or modifications to existing cellular towers and/or buildings:
1] Cellular towers shall be allowed as a Special Exception in the University (U)
District and shall be reviewed for approval or denial by Zoning Hearing Board through the application process for such use.
2] The applicant for the construction of a new tower must demonstrate thru written documentation that co-location on existing structures is not technically feasible. This documentation shall be prepared, signed and stamped by a qualified registered professional engineer specializing in cellular communication.
3] Tower height is limited to 150’.
4] Monopole cellular tower with no guy lines is encouraged unless technical
documentation supports the need for guy wires.
5] If guys are used, they shall be anchored on the same property as the tower property or leased property.
6] The tower shall be located at least 500’ from any residential use structure.
7] The minimum setback dimension from all property lines shall be that equal to
or exceeding the height of the tower.
8] Each tower site shall provide at least two (2) paved parking spaces for service vehicles.
9] Structures and buildings housing ground level equipment shall meet all dimensional, height, and setback requirements for accessory structures as stated in the zoning ordinance and are limited to 400 sq ft in area.
10] Fencing and other security measures are permitted as required by United
States Homeland Security and other federal agency requirements.
11] Lighting and color schemes shall be regulated by the Federal Aviation
Administration..
The Borough of Edinboro hereby ORDAINS and ENACTED the within Ordinance on this ________ day of ________, 2010.
The motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote: Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Clifford “Kip” Allen, yes; Greg Lucas, yes; Brenda Cannell, yes; and John Austin, yes.
Jean Davis went on to motion to advertise Ordinance 577 Flood Plain Ordinance per FEMA for adoption in August. Mary Ann Horne seconded and the motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis moved to authorize advertisement for Ordinance 580 Storm Water management drafted by Erie County to be adopted in August. Mary Ann Horne seconded the motion and it passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis introduced Ordinance 579 for it’s second reading on rezoning parcel 260 Waterford Street to university Zone and to set the Hearing June 14tha t 6:15 p.m. and final action at the June 14th regular council meeting.
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
ORDINANCE 579
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE 457, ENACTED THE 31ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1004, ENTITLED BORUOGH OF EDINBORO ZONING ORDINANCE AND ITS ACCOMPANYING BORUOGH OF EDINBORO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
Whereas, the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) Act 247 allows municipalities to amend zoning ordinances and accompanying maps as prescribed in Section 609; and
Whereas, the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro has adopted Zoning Ordinance 457 pursuant to the MPC and has the power to amend it as authorized by law; and
Whereas, the owner has filed an application and wishes to rezone a parcel of land to utilize it for their specific need and permissible use; and
Whereas, the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro conducted a public hearing as required by the MPC to hear relevant testimony to the rezoning application; and
Therefore, the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro hereby enacts and ordains the following amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 457 in the Borough Code of Ordinances #545 Chapter 27 and Zoning map:
1] Erie County Tax Parcel ID # 11-18-49-9.01 also known as 260 Waterford St zoned C-1 Commercial District to be rezoned to U University District, all uses.
2) Any ordinance conflicting with this ordinance is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this ordinance.
THE HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO HEREBY ORDAINS AND ENACTED THIS _________ DAY OF ___________, 2010.
Mary Ann Horne seconded the motion. The motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote: Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Clifford Allen, yes; Greg Lucas, yes; Brenda Cannell, yes; and John Austin, yes.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT:
Solicitor Marsh reported that John Groh and manager Jemetz did an excellent job at the ECATO Hearing where we were successful.
Regarding the Kranick v.s Borough; Halmi; HRG; Washington Township; and Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edinboro No. 13015-2009 we have received the complaint and a request for discovery ahs been received. We tried to settle but was unsuccessful.
He has reviewed legal documents regarding the water well and the geothermal wells proposed by the university within the aquifers.
Lease of water tower is progressing and we should have an agreement by next meeting.
Manager Jemetz updated Council on many items from the sewage plant project; 6N Willow/Elm St storm sewer Phase II; the sidewalk project; storm water on Aspen & Pineview; lease of tower; police negotiations; FEMA flood plan meeting April 24th and meeting with FEMA on May 7th; UCC appeal Hearing on April 29th regarding Edinboro Inn appeal of structural matters; and EUP geothermal wells within the aquifers which DEP has stopped movement until they can take a better look at options.
Manager Jemetz thanked Solicitor Marsh for helping the Borough to build a strong case for the ECATO hearing
Regarding the letters to Joint Planning Commission by Councilman Lucas we have not heard back so we will not vote on anything until we actually understand what we are voting on. Councilman Lucas noted that he had calls into Terry Carcella at Washington Township but he doesn’t want to talk about it.
He informed Council that John Marchese was honored as well as of Wastewater Collection & Treatment Department at the PA AWWA conference on March 25, 2010. John Marchese received a plaque for his dedication above and beyond the Borough of Edinboro for the PA Operator of the Year.
Manager Jemetz also informed Council that the wind took out a tree branch at Ontario and 6N this weekend and it broke a power poll but did not break any power lines. Fire Police closed the roads and set up detours until Penelec had time to come and fix the problem.
Mary Ann Horne moved to authorize the Perry Lane Road closing for the two weekends June 18-20 and June 25-27 as application from EUP showed. Brenda Cannell seconded the motion and it passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Finance: Erie County Tax Collection District minutes from March meeting was available for review.
CDBG:
Resolution 6-2010 regarding Fair Housing was moved for adoption by Mary Ann Horne and seconded by Greg Lucas.
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
NO. : 6-2010
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS of the Borough of Edinboro (Erie County) that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision of brokerage services because of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or disability or familial status (families with children) is prohibited by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Law) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. It is the policy of the Borough of Edinboro to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or disability or familial status (families with children). Therefore, the Borough of Edinboro does hereby pass the following Resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, that within available resources the Borough of Edinboro will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or disability or familial status (families with children) to seek equity under Federal and State laws by filing a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Edinboro shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers, and builders to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and any local laws or ordinances.
FURTHER PUBLICITY will at a minimum include, but not be limited to: (1) the printing and publicizing of this resolution and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community contacts; (2) distribution of posters, flyers, and any other means which will bring to the attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing.
Adopted this 10h day of May, 2010.
Motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote: Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Clifford Allen, yes; Greg Lucas, yes; Brenda Cannell, yes; and John Austin, yes.
Greg Lucas moved to adopt Resolution 7-2010 approving the FFY2010 CDBG application as presented.
RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
FFY 2010
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Act 179 of 1984 established the Pennsylvania Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program to financially assist municipalities with a number of community development needs principally benefiting low and moderate income citizens; and
WHEREAS, Edinboro Borough's FFY 2010 entitlement is $130,946 with $23,439 being ear-marked for Program Administration leaving a balance of $107,507 for a wide range of eligible projects and activities; and
WHEREAS, the project contained in the CDBG Application addresses the need identified in the Three Year Community Development Plan and principally benefit low and moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS, a Final Synopsis was published identifying the project and activity to be undertaken with the Borough's 2010 CDBG Entitlement funds, and this CDBG Application has been prepared and made available for public inspection in accordance with this Final Synopsis; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Edinboro certifies its compliance with the requirements contained in the "Statement of Assurance," included herewith as part of this Application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the "Statement of Assurance," the Borough has, among other actions, complied with the following CDBG requirements:
1. Has conducted public hearings pursuant to public notices as required to satisfy the citizen participation process by publishing the Preliminary and Final Synopsis of the FFY 2010 CDBG Application and has provided for public review and comment of this Application.
2. Has published the required Fair Housing Notice and has designated Taras Jemetz, Borough Manager, as the Borough's Fair Housing Officer.
3. Has developed a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Plan and MBE Goal for 2010 which is attached hereto and included as part of this application; and
4. Has designated Taras Jemetz, to serve as the Borough's official representative for this Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Edinboro Borough Council does officially approve this FFY 2010 CDBG Application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Edinboro Council authorizes its Mayor to sign this CDBG Application on behalf of the Council and directs that it be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development at a date to be announced.
Adopted this _____ day of ____, 2010.
Brenda Cannell seconded the motion. The motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote: Mary Ann Horne, yes; Clifford Allen, yes; Greg Lucas, yes; Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Brenda Cannell, yes; and John Austin, yes.
Mayor Austin introduced the Executive Order 116235 regarding National Program for Minority and Women Business Enterprise.
BOROUGH'S STATEMENT OF GOALS
NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
EXECUTIVE ORDER 116235
1. The Borough of Edinboro hereby sets as its goal for utilization of minority and women businesses through its contracts for public works, site clearance and demolition, supplies and services a target of $5,875.60 of its projects budgeted as its MBE goal and $3,525 as its WBE goal, or 5.0% for MBE and 3.0% for WBE for Edinboro Borough's non-administrative FFY 2010 CDBG Program.
2. As part of the preparation of the contract documents, the Borough of Edinboro will analyze the specific instruction, site clearance and demolition projects and will determine for each specific CDBG contract, a goal and percentage amount which represents in the judgment of the Borough to be the maximum feasible involvement of minority and women business. Thus, individual projects may vary from the stated percentage goal. It is expected during the course of the year, however, that the total volume awarded to minority or women businesses will approximate goals stated above.
Adopted this ____ day of May, 2010.
Greg Lucas moved to adopt the Executive Order 116235 and Mary Ann Horne seconded. The motion passed unanimously by 7-0 roll call vote: Clifford Allen, yes; Greg Lucas, yes; Michael Amidon, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Mary Ann Horne, yes; Brenda Cannell, yes; and John Austin, yes.
Police: Police reports were in the packet for review. Manager Jemetz highlighted the letter attached to the report regarding Benzie and Officer Senz program for the Edinboro Senior Citizens; Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) assistance was timely; and Chief Craft supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the Edinboro Lock Up fundraiser.
Mayor Austin noted that the VCAP requests went out to 1200 police departments and only 228 responded in the 15 days or less and our Police Department was one of the 228. Great job.
Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning:
Notice of Zoning Hearing Board Public Meetings was in the packets for Council’s review.
Public Works:
Public Works bid for reclamation & asphalt of Beech Street and the Bridge were opened on Friday May 7th as follows:
Name Address Total Amount
Russell Standard Corp Union City, PA $103,238.85
Joseph McCormick Construction Erie, PA $109.465.63
Vincent Cross Paving Union City, PA $ 91,371.19
Michael Amidon moved to award the bid to Vincent Cross Paving Inc for total bid price of $91,371.19. The motion was seconded by Greg Lucas and passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Wastewater Collection & Treatment:
Sewer Plant bid for reclamation & asphalt of driveway were opened on Friday May 7th as follows:
Name Address Total Amount
Russell Standard Corp Union City, PA $ 77,729.11
Joseph McCormick Construction Erie, PA $ 85.795.13
Vincent Cross Paving Union City, PA $ 70,064.17
Michael Amidon moved to award the bid to Vincent Cross Paving Inc for total bid price of $70,064.17. The motion was seconded by Greg Lucas and passed by 7-0 voice vote.
COMMUNITY LIAISONS:
Watershed Association: Mary Ann Horne informed Council that an invitation to their annual meeting was on their desks. The meeting will be May 20th at Nick’s Place starting at 7:30 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Agenda noted that a note was received from Lori Bearfield; Frank H. Barger; PROP Legislative Alert on HB 961; letter from Michael Amidon; PLCM news release; and thank you from Eugene Zorn.
Mayor Austin stated it was an honor for the Council to have Kip Allen on their Board while he will become President of PLCM in June and has just received an award for Local Government Excellence. Mayor Austin thanked Clifford “Kip” Allen.
Being no other communications, Mayor Austin moved on to new business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Austin stated that it was time to appoint the voting delegate for the PLCM conference. Brenda Cannell moved and Greg Lucas seconded that Mary Ann Horne be the Borough’s voting delegate. With no objections the motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Michael Amidon stated he got a letter dated April 13 from Dr. Means and he wanted to discuss he request. He motioned for Council to approve paying Dr. Means approximately $837.
Discussion followed. It was noted if Council felt they needed to talk about this correspondence they should go into executive session, since this could be litigation item.
Clifford Allen noted for the record that the motion died for a lack of a second.
Being no further new business, Mayor Austin asked for a motion to adjourn.
Mary Ann Horne moved for adjournment, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Borough Manager Taras Jemetz Mayor John Austin
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council Meeting
HIGHLIGHTS
May 10, 2010
· Payment of bills
· Minutes
· Payroll
· Ordinance 578 – Cell equipment – adopted
· Ordinance 577 and 580 advertise for adoption August
· Ordinance 579 second reading – Hearing 6/14
· Road Closing 6/18-20 and 6i/25-27 Perry Lane for Soccer Tournaments
· Resolution 6-2010 Fair Housing Resolution
· Resolution 7-2010 Approval FFY2010 CDBG Application
· Executive Order 116235 National Program for Minority & Women Business Enterprise
· Bid award Reclamation & Asphalt Public Works: Beech & Bridge- Vincent Cross Paving $91,371.19
· Bid award Reclamation & Asphalt Sewer Plant – Vincent Cross Paving $70,064.17
POSTPONED
1.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 24, 2010 4:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
June 14, 2010 4:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
June 14, 2010 5:00 p.m. Authority Meeting
June 14 6:15 p.m. Hearing on University request to rezone property
June 14 6:30 p.m. Council Meeting
1) Road Closing signage for Perry Lane
2) Notify Vincent Cross Paving of awards
3) Send in 2010 application CDBG
4) Prepare Ordinance for Municipal Electric Aggregation
5) Advertise Ordinance 577 & 580 for adoption in August
6) Advertise Hearing for Ordinance 579
7) Fax in PLCM voting delegate form
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
May 10
MONDAY
4:00 p.m. FINANCE MEETING
5:00 p.m. Authority Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Regular COUNCIL MEETING
If you can not attend please contact Marie 734 1812 x 123
No meeting May 24
next meeting June 14th 6:15 p.m. (Hearing on rezoning before meeting)
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 10, 2010
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order of the Regular Council Meeting by Mayor Austin.
PLEDGE of Allegiance
II. Roll Call: Clifford “Kip” Allen ___, Brenda Cannell ________, Michael Amidon _____, Mary Ann Horne __, Jean Davis ____, Greg Lucas __, John Austin __ Manager Taras Jemetz _____, Solicitor Marsh ____; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager _____.
III. Approval of Minutes
· Public Hearing & Regularly Scheduled Meeting of April 12, 2010
Action: Motion to approve minutes
IV. Public Participation –
· Sue Goldthwaite – road closing for EUP Soccer camps
· Brenda Fargo -- Government Aggregation
·
V. Old Business
1. Finance Committee/Pension Committee/ Negotiation Committee – Jean Davis. Chair - Met
a. Authorization to approve bills paid April 26 totaling $86,111.92 _ and May 10, 2010 totaling _$ 78,390.71
b. Authorization to approve payroll ending April 17 and paid April 23 totaling $ 60,765.05 and payroll ending May 1 paid May 7th totaling $ 75,981.34___
2. Ordinance Review Committee –Chair Jean Davis
a. Ordinance 578 – Cell equipment – Final reading
b. Ordinance Review Committee meeting held April 21st
1) Ordinance 577 – Flood Plain Ordinance per FEMA --authorize advertising for adoption at August meeting
2) Ordinance 580 Storm Water Management– draft from Erie County – authorize advertisement as soon as draft in word is available from County for adoption at August meeting.
c. Ordinance 579 – Rezoning parcel 260 Waterford St to Univ Zone –
1) 2nd Reading Ordinance 579
2) Hearing June 14, 2010 6:15 p.m.
2) Final Action June 14, 2010 at Council Meeting
3. Personnel Committee –Chair Brenda Cannell
4. Public Safety –Chair Mary Ann Horne
5. Recreation/Lake/Environment –Chair Michael Amidon
6. Street, Buildings, and Grounds- Chair Clifford Allen
7. Committee of the Whole
B. Solicitor's Report:
1. Kranick v.s. Borough; Halmi; HRG; Washington Township; Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edinboro – Erie County Court of Common Pleas NO. 13015-2009 – nothing to report
2. HANDS
3.
C. Management's Report:
1. Manager Jemetz
A. Monthly report
1) action on EUP Soccer Camp road closings
2. Finance:
A. ECTCD-Minutes – March – FYI
B. CDBG 2010
1) Resolution 6-2010 – Fair Housing Resolution: ACTION
2) Resolution 7-2010 - Approve FFY2010 CDBG Application: ACTION
3) Executive Order 116235 National Program for Minority and Women Business Enterprise: ACTION
3. Personnel
4 Emergency Management
5. EVFD :
6. Police :
a) Report – FYI
7. Employee Safety Committee - FYI
8. Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning
A. Zoning Hearing Board Public Hearing Notice -FYI
9. Public Works
a) Bid opened 5/7/2010 on RECLAMATION & ASPHALT Beech Street & Bridge – State Highway Aid Funds -- ACTION accept bids & award bid
10. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
a) Bid opening 5/7/2010 at sewer plant – ACTION accept bids & award bid
11. Water System
D. Community Liaisons
1. EUP Liaison - John Austin alt TJ
2. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Horne
3. Erie County Planning Liaison –-Brenda Cannell alt TJ
4. EVFD Board Liaison – John Austin alt Mary Ann Horne
5. PLCM - Kip Allen alt TJ
6. Municipal & Water Authority – Jean Davis
7. Washington Township Liaison - Brenda Cannell & Jean Davis
8. Watershed Association - --Mary Ann Horne
9. Joint Planning Commission – Greg Lucas
a) Resolution 6-2010 tabled
b) Letter sent 4/27/2010 to JPC - FYI
E. OTHER OLD BUSINESS:
A. Lori Bearfield – Note to Council property 103 Erie Street for sale fro $1,150,000 - FYI
B. Frank H. Barger – Rural Electric Co op – FYI
C. PROP Legislative Alert – HB 961 – FYI
D. Michael Amidon – FYI
E. PLCM News Release – FYI
F. Eugene Zorn – thank you - FYI
VI. New Business
A. PLCM – Voting delegate - ACTION
VII. Adjournment
2010 EDINBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Monday 6:30 p.m.
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