PENNSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
May
7, 2013 – 7:00 P.M.
The Borough Council Meeting was called to order
at 7:00 P.M. by President Kristopher Kirkwood. Mr. Kirkwood led with the Pledge
of Allegiance. Answering roll call were Council Members: Michael Mensch, Bruce
Lord, Douglas Landis, Vicki Lightcap, Scott Seip, Vice President Joan Wieder and
President Kristopher Kirkwood.
Also in attendance were Solicitor Charles D.
Garner, Jr., Roads Assistant Rick Krupp, and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hiltz.
Public Comment Period
Linda Shagg, 331 Washington Street, commented on
the planting work at the Nature Preserve on E. 5th Street.
Diane Stevens, 202 W. 8th Street,
asked for a status update on the generator for the Upper Perk Police. President
Kirkwood responded that the county should make a decision on the grant the
borough applied for in June.
Communications
None
Consent Agenda
A Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Lightcap,
and unanimous to approve the Minutes of the April 2, 2013 Borough Council
Meeting, April Treasurer’s Report, and request of Fire Police service for the
Green Lane Borough Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2013.
Emergency Management/Fire/Safety
Mr. Lord reported the Fire Company requested a
letter confirming the $90,000 donation from the borough as a budgeting tool.
Mr. Lord also reported that the Fire Company will
need to replace 23 portable radio units and five mobile units. The new units
would streamline communication among several counties. The total cost would be
more than $100,000 that would be paid for at a cost of approximately $1,673 a
month over a five year period.
Councilor Seip, Pennsburg Fire Chief, stated that
to avoid rising costs, the Fire Company would make the purchase as soon as
possible.
Lightcap added that it would be beneficial to act
on this while county policy is still able to fund interest costs.
Revitalization,
Personnel and Planning Commission,
did not meet.
Roads
Mr. Mensch reported that pot holes were being
repaired.
Police Commission
No report
Recycling
Mr. Landis provided estimates for the replacement
of the recycling center garage doors.
A Motion was made by Lightcap, seconded by Wieder, and unanimous to accept the
proposal from Valley Lock to replace the three garage doors at the recycling
center, including any necessary electrical work, not to exceed $2,000,
contingent upon approval of East Greenville Borough. The total amount will be
paid for from the recycling fund.
Social Media
Councilor Lightcap reported that documents
regarding a social media policy are nearly complete and will be forwarded to
Solicitor Garner within the next few days for review.
Parks/Recreation
Ms. Wieder was very pleased with the volunteer
turn out for the Earth Day planting work at the Nature Preserve on April 27th.
The day was a great success.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CVS
Pharmacy
A Motion was made by Lord, seconded by Seip and
unanimous to adopt an ordinance to accept dedication of a portion of Seminary
Street.
4th Street Parking Matter
A Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Lord,
and unanimous to prepare and advertise an ordinance prohibiting parking in the
area of 4th Street at the former post office location, between Route
663 and Dotts Street, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
NEW
BUSINESS
Health Insurance
A
Motion was made by Landis, seconded by Seip, and unanimous to change all
full-time employees’ health coverage from HMO-POS Select RX-2 to HMO-POS Select
RX-2.1.
The change would realize a cost saving of $3,000
per year for the borough.
Freedom Fest
After a brief discussion, it was decided that it would be optional for council
members to make private donations to the Freedom Fest fund.
Streetscape Phase V
A Motion was made by Landis, seconded by Mensch
and unanimous to approve Change Order #5, extending the contract with Associated
Paving Contractors Inc. to September 30, 2013.
Electric Service Disconnect Cabinet replacement at 8th and Main
Street traffic signal
A Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Lord,
and unanimous to charge the cost of $891.24 to the Liquid Fuel Fund and make the
transfer to the General Fund.
The bills for payment in May 2013 were approved
with a Motion by Landis, seconded by Seip and unanimous.
Public Comment Period
Linda Shagg, 331 Washington Street, made
additional comments about the Nature Preserve.
Diane Stevens, 202 W. 8th Street,
asked if the borough had made a donation to the Upper Perkiomen Valley
Wayfinding Program.
There being no other business to come before
Borough Council at this time, a Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Lord and
unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Hiltz
Administrative Assistant
