MINUTES
OHIOVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2017
The Ohioville Borough Council met in regular session on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at the Borough Annex Building. The meeting was called to order by the President, Robert A. Ours, at 7:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Ours, followed by a moment of silence.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: BOROUGH PERSONNEL:
Robert A. Ours Connie S. Vincik, Borough
Robert J. Ward, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer
F. John Szatkiewicz Paul Steff, Borough
Denise Cox Solicitor
Lucas Hill John Klein, Borough
Mayor Karl Anthony Engineer
Richard Jackson
ABSENTEES:
Kenneth Doughty
ACTION ON MINUTES:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2016 meeting. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
BIDS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
Mr. Ward – Reported
· Cleaned and closed Lock 57.
· Removed trees and brush from the roads.
· Dumped the recycling trailer twice.
· Patched the floor of the bed of the 2005 truck.
· Dug out the Beaver Dam on Ashwood.
· Fixed the hydraulic line on the back hoe.
· Changed the oil in 220 and 222.
· Will have prices on tires for the next meeting.
FINANCE / OFFICE COMMITTEE:
Office and Equipment Committee – Secretary discussed the purchase of two new Certificates of Deposit and adding funds to the Fire Dept. CD.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Legislative Committee – Mr. Szatkiewicz – No Report
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE:
Public Utilities Committee - Mr. Doughty – No Report
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Fire Committee – Ms. Cox – No Report
Police Committee – Ms. Cox – Discussed going into executive session. The Mayor asked if we would be discussing hiring a part time police officer. Mr. Ours stated that it would be discussed once in executive session. The Mayor decided to leave before going into executive session.
It was agreed to go into executive session to discuss a Police Dept. personnel matter at 7:35 P.M.
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The regular session of the Ohioville Borough Council reconvened at 7:55 P.M.
MOTION TO HIRE DYLAN KERR AS A PART TIME POLICE OFFICER:
On a motion by Ms. Cox and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to hire Dylan Kerr as a part time police officer. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
RECREATION COMMITTEE:
Recreation Committee – Mr. Hill & Mr. Ward – Discussed the replacement of the boards on the deck at Lock 57.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Mayor – No Report
Secretary – No Report
Treasurer – No Report
Planning Commission – No Report
Emergency Coordinator – No Report
Borough Solicitor – No Report
Borough Engineer – Reported that Midland Borough has not gotten back to him regarding the tap in fees.
Mr. Jackson inquired about the generation station that DEP wanted to place in the entrance of Lock 57. The Engineer stated that he told DEP that we are not interested.
Received contract renewal for HRG through 2017.
MOTION TO RETAIN HERBERT ROWLAND & GRUBIC AS OHIOVILLE BOROUGHS ENGINEERING FIRM:
On a motion by Mr. Szatkiewicz and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to retain Herbert Rowland & Grubic as Ohioville Boroughs engineering firm. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
Sewage Enforcement Officer –No Report
Tax Collector – No Report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - None at this time.
ACTION ON BILLS: No Bills at this time.
ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS: None at this time.
APPROVAL OF PLANS: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS: None at this time.
ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.
AWARDING OF BIDS: None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sandy McKeel Facility Manager of ABC Drug and Alcohol- Ms. McKeel was in attendance to answer any question that residents and council had involving the new facility. The facility will house approximately 17 adult patients, will be either all male or all female. The facility will have 24 hour security monitoring.
Larry Mason 124 Daniels Dr. – Mr. Mason was in attendance to share his opinion regarding the closing of Lock 57.
ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING:
There being no other business on a motion by Mr. Ward seconded by Mr. Hill it was moved to adjourn at 8:20 pm and will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM, in regular session at the Borough Annex Building. All answered aye in favor – the motion was carried unanimously. There were (8) individuals in attendance.
Respectfully Submitted,
Connie S. Vincik Borough Secretary - Treasurer