Jeanne W. Hopkins
Administrative Manager
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PENNSBURG
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday,
November 15, 2011 – 7:00 P.M.
The Borough
Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by
President
John K. Lear.
President Lear led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Answering
roll call were Council Members: Bruce Lord, William C.
Clinton, Douglas Landis, Kristopher Kirkwood, Joan Wieder,
Vice President Michael Mensch and President John K. Lear.
Also present
this evening was Mayor Ethel G. Ritchey, Administrative
Assistant Lisa Hiltz, Roads Assistant Rick Krupp and
Administrative Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Jeanne W.
Hopkins.
Public Comment –
None
The 2012 Police
Budget was reviewed and discussed. It was noted that the
new budget is approximately $1800.00 less than the current
budget. A Motion was made by Clinton, seconded by Landis
and unanimous to accept the 2012 budget as presented with a
cost of $583,834.00 to Pennsburg Borough.
OLD BUSINESS
Indoor Air
Quality Survey – Civic Building
A proposal by
Criterion Laboratories to conduct a survey of surface and
air samples for mold spore detection in the downstairs areas
of the Civic Building was approved with a Motion by
Kirkwood, seconded by Wieder and unanimous at a cost not to
exceed $1,360.00.
Bat Removal
Quote – Civic Building
A quote of
$3,000.00 from Raifsnyder Exterminating to provide venting
for the Bats to leave the nesting sites but not re-enter was
reviewed. Other potential areas of entry will be repaired
and sealed as well. The work accomplished by Raifsnyder
Exterminating at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 was approved
with a Motion by Clinton, seconded by Landis and unanimous.
Public Comment –
None
2012 Budget
President Lear
proposed a small tax increase of .4 mills to offset the
costs associated with care and maintenance of the Civic
Building and necessary road and storm drain repairs. Also,
he suggested saving money each year for the next eight years
to be able to replace the roof when it becomes necessary.
President Lear proposed the tax increase as follows:
.15
mills to pay for the yearly loan payment = $22,500.00
.05
mills for roof replacement = $7,500.00
.2
mills for road improvements = $30,000.00
Councilors
Wieder, Kirkwood, Landis and Clinton all favored the tax
increase, with each one expressing how unhappy they are to
raise taxes. Councilors Mensch and Lord were opposed to
raising taxes.
President Lear
added that the safety issue of having no separation from the
police station for the borough staff has been an on-going
concern.
Heat in the
bathrooms and hallway – Rick Krupp was directed to contact
an electrician to provide a cost associated with installing
space heaters in the downstairs bathrooms and hallway. The
upstairs bathrooms will be winterized by a plumber and
portable heaters will be installed.
The majority of
Borough Council Members agreed to a tax increase of .4
mills.
Minor
adjustments were made to the proposed 2012 budget.
The proposed
2012 Budget has tentative expenditures of $1,541,672.00 and
tentative revenues of $1,541,672.00.
NEW
BUSINESS
Hometown
Christmas Parade
A Motion was
made by Clinton, seconded by Kirkwood and unanimous to
provide $225.00 for oranges upon receipt of a written
request from the Upper Perk Association.
Snow Plow
Attachment for the Bobcat
A Motion was
made by Kirkwood, seconded by Wieder and unanimous to
purchase a snow plow attachment for the Bobcat at a cost of
$3,184.00 from J D Equipment. The attachment for the Bobcat
will help with better snow plowing within the cul-de-sacs.
The purchase
will be split between the accounts of Minor and Major
Equipment purchases. Minor Equipment Purchase - $2,572.61,
Major Equipment Purchase $611.39.
Cattail Court
A resident of
Cattail Court has requested a “Children Playing” sign be
installed at the entrance to Cattail Court. After a lengthy
discussion, it was decided that no sign will be installed.
Councilor Mensch will contact the resident to report the
decision.
2012 Tentative
Budget
A Motion was
made by Clinton, seconded by Kirkwood and unanimous to
advertise the tentative 2012 Budget with Proposed Revenues
of $1,541,672.00 and proposed Expenditures of $1,541,672.00,
and all Taxes proposed for adoption for the year 2012.
Public Comment –
None
A Motion was
made by Clinton, seconded by Lord and unanimous to adjourn
the meeting at 8:43 P.M.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jeanne W.
Hopkins
Administrative
Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
