REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGSEPTEMBER 19, 2016

BOROUGH OF SOUTH GREENSBURG

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

November 14, 2016

Council President Clentin Martin called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

All those present repeated the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENT: Bartley, Costello, Fajt, Iezzi, Martin, Rosensteel, Yarnell

PRESENT:Engineer Douglas Regola, Solicitor Timothy Fedele,

ABSENT: Mayor Dobies

CITIZEN'S REMARKS:None

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: A motion was made byBartley/Fajt to accept the October 10, 2016 minutes.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Fajt/ Costello to enter into executive session to discuss personnel business.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain – Motion carried

CORRESPONDENCE: Mrs. Dusch reviewed the correspondence and copies were provided via Moodle.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

MAYOR: A copy of the Octoberpolice report was made available to council on Moodle: 91 incidents, 13 citations, 3 parking notices, 1 arrests, 2504miles logged on the cars and $1209.05collected in fines and reports.

POLICE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: No further police report, Mr Furin read the Emergency Management report.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: No report.

STREETS & SANITATION: Water issue by the Borough garage has been resolved, no flooding since. Holes behind building is all filled in.

FIRE & WATER: The August report was read by Mr Rosensteel. There were 36 alarms.Brought up use of Purchase Orders by the Fire Department

PARKS & RECREATION: All new business.

PLANNING, ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT: Mr. Bartley presented the Zoning Officer’s report for October: 6 permit issued.2 Sign Permit, 1 Zoning Certificate, 1 Grading Permit, 1 Fence Permit, 1 Occupancy Permit.UCC Report for August: no report.

SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Discussed the property dispute on Skidmore Drive. Baird’s Property.

ENGINEER'S REPORT: No report.

SEWAGE AUTHORITY REPORT: Mr. Roman presented the report. Engine are to be removed individually and overhauled.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Mrs. Lewis presented the financial reports. Motion to accept October 2016 Financial Report made by Yarnell /Rosensteel.

Vote: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Motion was made by Costello/ Rosensteelto approve the continuance of Oak St one way for 90 days.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made by Bartley/ Rosenteel to approve continuance of no parking on Sheridan Ave, from Pine to School Street for 90 day.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made by Costello/Rosensteel to approve the membership dues for the PA Association of Boroughs.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made by Iezzi/ Yarnell to approve the new wordage on the 2017 Garbarge Bills. New wordage is as follows:
  2. Credit Card Payments accepted.
  3. No Exceptions, All residencies will be charged regardless of status

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion by Fajt/ Bartley to approve the 2017 animal control contract with Hoffman@ $105.00 per month

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made Yarnell/ Fajt to approve the hiring of Michele Dusch as Borough Secretary/ Treasurer at $40000 per year.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made by Fajt/ Costello to approve the hiring of Kaitlyn Lewis as Assistnat Borough Secretary/ Treasure at $20.00 per hour not to exceed 750 hours.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made by Fajt/ Costello to post (advertise) budget as presented with the contingency that any addional funds available at year end are deposited into a capital reserve fund for building/ equipment emergencies.

VOTE: 6 Yes, 1 No(Iezzi), 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

  1. Motion was made by Fajt/ Costello to appoint Michele Dusch as Right to Know Officer.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried

APPROVAL OF PURCHASES: None.

APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS: None.

APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion to Approve Payment of Bills made by Iezzi/ Yarnell.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by ______to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm.

VOTE: 7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Not Present, 0 Abstain - Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

M. Michele Dusch