Conshohocken Borough

CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

November 18, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.

Hearing

There are no hearings scheduled for tonight.

Executive Session

There is an Executive Session scheduled for tonight after the meeting to discuss a tax appeal and personnel matters.

Presentation

(1) There is a presentation scheduled for tonight at 7:00 P.M. from the Farmers Market Committee.

(2) The Mayor will present a Resolution to Charles Gallagher, III for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

(3) The Mayor will swear in Francis Blake and James Simon as a Parking Enforcement Officers.

Council Meeting

(1) Regular Meeting Call to Order by Council President.

(2) Roll Call by the Borough Secretary.

(3) Prayer for Council.

(4) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

(5) Public Comment

DEPARTMENT & STAFF REPORTS:

Thomas F. Beach – Borough Engineer

Mike Orler – Police Chief

Robert Phipps – Fire Chief

John McGrath - Code Enforcement Officer / Fire Marshal

Christine Stetler – Zoning & Community Development

Harvey Buek – Public Works Supervisor

Francis J. Marabella – Borough Secretary/Treasurer

(1) Monthly Treasurer’s report.

(2) Minutes for the 10/21/09 Council meeting.

COUNCIL MEMBER & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Ed Phipps - Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Finance & Fellowship House

(1) Council will have to record for the minutes the Wednesday, November 4, 2009 vote taken to approve a change order for the “A” Field Repointing Project in the amount of $7,590.18. Mr. Phipps made the motion, it was seconded by Mr. Stokley, everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mrs. Caterbone, who was absent.

(2) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to award to J. DelBuono Contractors the “A” Field coping work for $9,280.00 and pay for it out of the Parks and Recreations Impact Fees.

Bob Stokley - Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Personnel, Building & Grounds & Fellowship House

(1) Council will have to record for the minutes the Wednesday, November 4, 2009 vote taken to authorize the Manager to execute an escrow release for William Bryant and Tom Meyers for 143 / 145 West 2^nd Avenue in the amount of $14,815.00. Mr. Stokley made the motion, it was seconded by Mr. Phipps, everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mrs. Caterbone, who was absent.

(2) Council has a copy of the leaf collection schedule for 2009.

(3) Council needs to authorize the Manager to release the following escrows:

Ike Griffin - Transportation & Parking, Public Safety & Building & Grounds

Tony Tucci - Public Safety, Public Works, Parks & Recreation & Library

(1) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion for advertised Ordinance for the amendments to our Traffic Ordinance for handicapped parking spots (additions and deletions) and no parking in the cul-de-sacs.

(2) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion for the advertised Ordinance amending the Fire Code Ordinance to replace all sections referring to “Fire Chief” with “Fire Code Official” for authority to make exemptions to the Fire Code.

Paul McConnell – Personnel, Finance, Public Works, Building & Grounds, Transportation & Parking, & Library

(1) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion for the presented preliminary 2010 budget which is currently balanced for a total of $9,930,020. The budget will be available for public inspection on November 23, 2009 and Council intends to adopt the final budget at the December 16, 2009 Council meeting.

(2) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to authorize the Manager to advertise the Real Estate Tax Ordinance for 2010 which sets the tax rate at 3.5 mills.

(3) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to appoint Premier Comp Solutions, Inc. to assist the Borough with our Workers Compensation injury management which will help our employees to return to work sooner by receiving the required proper care.

(4) Council will have to record for the minutes the Wednesday, November 4, 2009 vote taken to authorize the Manager to release the Library’s 2009 Contribution for the year which is $5,000.00. Mr. Stokley made the motion, it was seconded by Mr. Tucci, everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mrs. Caterbone, who was absent.

(5) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to authorize the appropriate Officials to execute an Agreement to Authorize Electronic Access to Penn Dot’s System for Liquid Fuels Reports filing.

Jason Salus - Building & Grounds, Personnel, Transportation & Parking, Finance & Mary Wood Park House

(1) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to authorize the Manager to readvertise the tabled Conshohocken Jobs First Ordinance for adoption next month.

(2) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to authorize the appropriate Official to execute a proposal for an environmental services survey for the Verizon Building. Attached is a worksheet I used to review these proposals.

(3) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to authorize the Manager to execute a proposal from the Architect to keep the Verizon Building Renovations Project moving forward.

(4) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to authorize the Solicitor to have Indian Valley Appraisal Company complete additional appraisal work for $1,800 for 720 Fayette Street.

(5) Council will have for consideration this month to accept the recommendation of the Shade Tree Committee for an on call Arborist for the Borough.

(6) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a motion to continue the Rambler Contract for another six (6) months; the notice to terminate the contract is due by November 30, 2009.

(7) Council will have to discuss if they want to authorize the Solicitor to move forward with creating condo documents for the Verizon Building for the proposed sale of the third level.

Joe Collins - Mayor Report

(1) Police report for the month.

(2) The Police Department is accepting applications for crossing guards positions.

(3) The Police Department is accepting applications for Parking Enforcement Officers.

(4) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion for a Resolution for Charles Gallagher, III for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

(5) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion to hire Francis Blake as a Parking Enforcement Officer.

(6) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion to hire James Simon as a Parking Enforcement Officer pending all background checks.

(7) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion to approve Officer Vallone to continue his education at Montgomery Community College for a Criminal Justice Degree. He is taking Ethics in Criminal Justice for $337.00 and Laws of Evidence for $337.00 plus books for $172.35.

(8) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion to approve Officer Glasgow to continue his education at Boston University for a Master in Criminal Justice. He is taken Criminology for $2,800.00.

(9) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion to hire Thomas Donikowski as a Crossing Guard pending all background checks.

(10) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion to approve Officer Lennon fourth Education Reimbursement class. He is taken Christian Tradition at Saint Joseph and cost is $1,026.00.

(11) The Mayor would like Council to adopt a motion for an additional $8,000 in overtime for Police Officers for 2009.

(12) Santa Claus is coming to town on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.

Sandy Caterbone - President

(1) Council may have for consideration this month a Comcast Franchise Extension Agreement.

(2) Council has a copy of our Commissions and Boards list which details the people whose terms will expire this year.

(3) Council has a copy of the proposed 2010’s Borough Council’s Workshops and Council meetings and Boards and Commissions meeting dates and times.

(4) Council will have to discuss if they want to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Staff to file with DVRPC for our Revitalization Plan Update, since the County may not be able to fund this project next year. The cost of the Plan is $10,000.00 and it is included in the 2010 Budget.

Mike Savona - Borough Solicitor

Fran Marabella - Borough Manager

PUBLIC COMMENT:

REPORT & COMMENTS BY BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Adjournment of Regular meeting.