October 6, 2003 Borough Council Meeting s1

April 6, 2015 Borough Council Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Stewartstown Borough Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were: Bill Gemmill, Roy Burkins, Polly Kreiss, Gordon Wisnom, Jerry Writer, Kenton Kurtz and Michael Ellinger. Also in attendance were: Attorney Craig Sharnetzka, Melissa Matthews, Dennis Sarpen, Ira Walker and Mayor Smith.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Ms. Kreiss made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 2, 2015 Council meeting. Mr. Burkins seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Ellinger made a motion to approve the general fund financial statements, including checks dated March 3 through March 16, 2015 totaling $16,815.31, seconded by Ms. Kreiss and the motion was carried with Mr. Gemmill abstaining. Ms. Kreiss made a motion to approve the checks dated March 17 through April 1, 2015 totaling $17,499.38 seconded by Mr. Writer and the motion was carried with Mr. Gemmill abstaining.

Ms. Kreiss made a motion to approve the sewer fund financial statement, including checks dated March 3 through March 16, 2015 totaling $21,873.64 seconded by Mr. Burkins and the motion was carried. Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the checks dated March 17 through April 1, 2015 totaling $59,987.19 seconded by Ms. Kreiss and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Burkins made a motion to approve the water fund financial statement, including checks dated March 3 through March 16, 2015 totaling $33,812.24 seconded by Ms. Kreiss and the motion was carried. Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the checks dated March 17 through April 1, 2015 totaling $6,111.26 seconded by Ms. Kreiss and the motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Council recognized Pam Almony of the Planning Commission. Ms. Almony stated that the cost of updating Ordinances will be approximately $2500 - $3000. The Planning Commission is requesting the funds to do this so that the Ordinances will be in matching the Comprehensive Plan. Signs, sidewalks, parking and nuisance signs will be the main focus. Mr. Kurtz made a motion to proceed with the upgrading of the Ordinances at a cost of up to $5000. Mr. Gemmill seconded and the motion was carried.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

Attorney Sharnetzka created a Developer Agreement with the developers of Dollar General. They agreed to pay the cost up to $2500 to complete a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to change the parking area from 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of store to 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of store. Mr. Wisnom is abstaining from this proceeding, with Mr. Gemmill calling for the motion. Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the developer agreement. Mr. Ellinger seconded and the motion was carried. Mr. Writer made a motion to amend the Parking Ordinance and send it to York Country Planning Commission (YCPC) and advertise for adoption at the June Meeting. Mr. Burkins seconded and the motion was carried. Mr. Wisnom retrieved the gavel from Mr. Gemmill.

Mr. Sarpen presented Ordinance 2015-1 for review. This Ordinance will define the uses for the Recreation Fees the Borough collects and adjusts it in keeping with the State Act. This Ordinance will also need to be submitted to the YCPC and advertised for adoption in June. Maintenance fees will now be included in the approved expense. The fees collected are $2500 per lot. Mr. Gemmill made a motion to move forward with this process. Mr. Ellinger seconded and the motion was carried.

1 Attorney Sharnetzka stated that the fence at Poplar Springs has still not been repaired. Mr. Sarpen has the quote.

CGA Law Firm’s Baseball night is Friday, May 8th please let Attorney Sharnetzka know if you plan on attending.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Mr. Sarpen was recognized by Council. He stated that the quote received for Hill Street last year was $78,800. There is $103,000 in the budget. Mr. Gemmill made a motion to obtain bids up to $85,000 for the entire length of Hill Street. Ms. Kreiss seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Burkins made a motion to allow Borough employees to patch potholes for a cost not to exceed $10,000. Mr. Writer seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Ellinger made a motion to allow the removal and replacement of the fence at Poplar Springs for total cost of $3145 ($2650 for the new fence and installation $495 for removal of the old fence). Mr. Kurtz seconded and the motion was carried.

OPERATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Walker presented his report for Council.

Ms. Kreiss made a motion to approve the cost $989.50 for 500 gallons of heating oil from Town & Country Fuel for the Sewer Plant. Mr. Writer seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Writer made a motion to approve the cost of $6,194.90 to Univar for a bulk shipment of ferric chloride at the sewer plant ($0.1301/lb.). Ms. Kreiss seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the purchase of a new valve from Ross Valve for a cost of $871 plus shipping for the York Water Valve from Control Systems 21. Ms. Kreiss seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Burkins made a motion to approve the cost of $440 to Miller’s Septic to haul sewage from the wells while power was shut down at both sewer stations #3 and #10 while the new generators were being installed. Ms. Kreiss seconded and the message was carried.

Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the cost of $4,741.24 for a bulk shipment of lime from North Industrial Chemical ($0.098/lb. x 48,380 lbs.). Ms. Kreiss seconded and the motion was carried.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Smith was thankful for the Eureka dinner and for all that the Eureka employees do. A letter was received from New Freedom requesting assistance from the fire police at their events. Dallastown also had a similar request. Mr. Ellinger made a motion to allow the fire police to attend events outside of the Stewartstown Municipality as long as written requests are submitted. Mr. Writer seconded and the motion was carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Walker shared the Eureka report. The total overall man hours on the fire side of Eureka was 9417 for last year. Mr. Wisnom received a lifetime Chief award for his years of service and length of time he was a chief for Eureka.

2 The Police Department moved into the basement of the Municipal building. Cameras have been donated and placed on the building.

The snow removal cost for this year so far is $35,000.

Mr. Ellinger made a motion to approve the 2015 Opening Day Baseball Parade on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. Mr. Writer seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Wisnom presented the Southern Regional 2015 Monthly Police Report.

Council discussed the request from the Mason Dixon Library for a $2025 donation for library doors. It was the consensus of Council to deny this request.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Gemmill received a request form Don Matthews regarding railroad crossing signs; he is requesting three. Council believes that signs have been purchased in the past but would like detailed information from Mr. Matthews regarding the new request.

Mr. Gemmill will speak with the Township to request help with the cost of repairs to Trout Lane for next year. While the road is on Borough property, the homes that access the road are part of the Township.

Mr. Burkins stated that there have not been any renters for the apartments upstairs in Municipal building. Also, some cleaning is needed. Mr. Burkins made a motion to reduce the cost of rent for ach apartment to $675 per month and allow Hopewell Cleaning to do a quick clean of the apartments. Mr. Ellinger seconded and the motion was carried.

There being no further business, Mr. Ellinger made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Burkins and the Stewartstown Borough Council meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cindy McCartin Minute Taker/Transcriber