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PENNSBURG BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
– 7:00 P.M.
The
meeting was called to order by President John K. Lear at 7:00 P.M.
President Lear led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Answering roll
call were Council Members: Bruce Lord, Joan Wieder, Vicki Lightcap,
Douglas K. Landis, William Clinton, Vice President Michael R. Mensch
and President John K. Lear.
Also present this evening was Mayor Ethel Ritchey, Solicitor Charles
D. Garner, Jr., Roads Assistant Rick Krupp, Administrative Assistant
Lisa Hiltz and Administrative Manager
Jeanne W. Hopkins.
President Lear asked that Council Members restrain from having side
conversations while the Council Meeting is in session. Mr. Lear
requested that Minutes/Notes be taken of committee meetings, as they
are public meetings.
VISITORS
Presentation of the 2009 Audit
Gregory Ede, CPA, Styers Associates, Inc. was present this evening
to provide an overview of the 2009 Audit conducted earlier this
year. He provided a review of the borough’s financial condition.
Mr.
Ede reported the statements presented fairly, providing a clean
audit.
Public Comment – None
Roads Committee
Councilor Mensch reported. The committee recommends the S10 Pick-Up
Truck be retained for the time being so that a vehicle is available
for the part-time summer employee’s use.
Fire Co./Safety/Emergency Management
Councilor Lord reported. The monthly fire company reports are
currently being submitted to the borough office in a timely manner.
The Fire Company has received a few grants to purchase equipment.
The Fire Company will be reviewing the Still Waters Retirement
Community development plans and forwarding their comments.
Facilities/Energy
Councilor Lord reported. The heater in the civic building has been
repaired for a little less than $1,400.00. We are still waiting for
a steam valve repair quote. The committee will meet again on June 7th
at 7 P.M.
Parks/Recreation
Councilor Wieder reported. The free bike rack will be picked up at
Lower Gwynedd Township. The bike rack was provided by the
Montgomery County Transportation Association. The bike rack will be
placed at the Pennsburg Community Park.
Regional Planning
Councilor Lightcap reported. Regional Planning Commission members
discussed Regional Social Services. A Summit is being called
for all municipalities’ attendance to discuss the non-profit
community services and how they will continue to survive in this
economy in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. Council Members are urged to
attend one Learning Event held on June 23rd 1:00 –
5:00 P.M. or 5:30 – 9:30 P.M. or on August 4th 9:00 A.M.
– 1:00 P.M. or 1:30 – 5:30 P.M.
All
Council Members are requested to attend the Summit Meeting on
October 1st or 2nd.
October 1st – 12 Noon – 8 P.M., October 2nd –
9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
The next meeting will be held June 23, 2010, 7:00 P.M. at the Upper
Hanover Township building to accommodate a public hearing for the
Regional Comprehensive Plan.
Revitalization
Councilor Lightcap reported she has been working with St. Marks
Lutheran Church with regards to the street trees in Phase IV. The
church has agreed to allow the street trees to be installed behind
the sidewalk on church property. This decision was made to be able
to eliminate the cost of the tree grates and is ultimately a better
location for the health of the trees.
Finance
In May, Councilor Landis met with the Administrative Manager and
Auditor, Gregory Ede, to review the 2009 Audit.
The
Mayor’s Report for May was presented by Mayor Ethel Ritchey.
Roads Assistant Rick Krupp reported that Jason Kulp has passed the
PA. Department of Agriculture’s Right of Way Weed Spraying test. As
soon as weed spraying supplies are purchased the weed spraying along
the streets will begin.
Consent Agenda
A
Motion was made by Clinton, seconded by Mensch and unanimous to
approve the Minutes of the May 4, 2010 Borough Council Meeting, May
Treasurer’s Report and Fire Police services for the Trumbauersville
Carnival on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th
and July 29th, 30th and 31st, and
the Red Hill Carnival on June 23rd – 26th.
OLD BUSINESS
Animal Control
President Lear reported the Police Commission has reviewed contracts
of various agencies. The contracts varied quite a bit. The general
consensus of the Commission members is to contract for dog related
issues and rabid animals. The contract details will be studied
and brought back to borough council for review.
NEW BUSINESS
Still Water Land Development
A Motion was made by Clinton, seconded by Landis and unanimous to
approve a waiver for a 90-day extension to a decision on the Still
Water Land Development Plan enabling the developer an additional 90
days for plan review.
Resolution to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the
pension plan.
A Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Landis and unanimous to
appoint the position of Council President as the Chief
Administrative Officer of the non-uniform pension plan.
Selling and disposing of borough property
The action would allow the sale of small items valued under
$1,000.00 to be listed for sale on EBay, Craig’s List, Municibid,
etc.
Borough Council authorized the borough solicitor to prepare a draft
resolution for consideration at the July 6, 2010 meeting.
The
bills for payment in June were approved for payment with a Motion by
Mensch, seconded by Wieder and unanimous.
Correspondence
Partnership TMA luncheon on June 11, 2010 at the Wm. Penn Inn at a
cost of $60.00 per person.
Public Comment – None
Rick Krupp reported a tractor trailer hit the street light at the
old Wachovia Bank on Main Street. The truck and driver were
identified. The light will be ordered and replaced.
Councilor Landis reported the Laundromat on Main Street shows
exposed wires at an old sign on the property. Rick Krupp will check
into it.
There being no further business to come before Borough Council at
this time, a Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Landis and
unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne W. Hopkins
Administrative
Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
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