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BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 Meeting called to order by the President of Council Mrs. Sandra Caterbone. The Prayer of Council and The Pledge of Allegiance were said. Member of Council present at the meeting were Mr. Jason Salus, Mr. Paul McConnell, Mr. Anthony Tucci, Mr. James Griffin, Mr. Edward Phipps and Mrs. Sandra Caterbone. Mr. Robert Stokley was excused from the meeting.A motion by Mr. Griffin to go out of regular order of business. Seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A Public Hearing was held for the zoning map amendment for the parking lot at Spring Mill and Harry Streets to include it in the Business Commercial Zoning District. Ms. Christine Stetler advised everyone what the purpose of the hearing was for. Their was a Court Stenographer present taking minutes and public comment on the proposed change. A motion by Mr. Phipps to close out the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Griffin to approve the zoning map amendment for the parking lot at Spring Mill and Harry Streets to include it in the Business Commercial Zoning District. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. A Roll Call voted was taken. All members of Council voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not at the meeting to vote. A hearing was held for a Waiver of Off-Street parking for 4 East 1st Avenue. The space will be used as an operational office and at present time and they will have one employee, possibly three by next year. A motion by Mr. Salus to approve the Waiver of Off-Street parking for 4 East 1st Avenue contingent on 1 parking space being obtained on the Parking Deck and another within six months. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. A Roll Call Vote was taken. All members of Council voted in favor. Motion passed 6-0 votes. Mr. Stokley was not at the meeting to vote. A motion by Mr. Salus to approve a request from the Moore family to block off Forrest Street at 2nd Avenue on October 4, 2008 contingent on homeowner obtaining insurance naming the Borough as the additional insured for the day. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella reported that the Codification should be completed by the end of the year. There was an Executive Meeting held to discuss real estate and personnel issues. Pearl Duckett gave the Treasurer’s report for August 2008. Cash Receipts $685,539.15 Total 2008 $8,150,066.19
Cash Disbursements $457,097.22 Total 2008 $3,024,709.99 Payroll Paid $252,554.13 Total 2008 $2,076,045.84 Net Cash Surplus (Deficit)($25,002.20) Total 2008 $3,049,310.36 A motion by Mr. McConnell to accept the Treasurer’s report and pay all Borough bills. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. Council will have to discuss at the October Work Session if they want to authorize $10,800.00 in architectural fees for the Little League Concession Stand Project. A meeting will be set up with the Fellowship House Board to discuss their 2009 Budget request. There will be a concert on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Sutcliff Park from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A motion by Mr. McConnell to approve a change order reduction in the amount of $1,502.85 for the 2008 Road Program Project. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Phipps to accept the resignation of Robert Keys from the Public Works Department. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Salus to authorize the Borough Engineer to prepare the bid documents and bid the 2009 Road Program. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to authorize the Borough Manager to sell any authorized assets of the Borough with a fair market value of less than $1,500.00. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Phipps to approve combining CB 106 & CB 121 trucks at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Seconded by Mr.Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Griffin to release escrow funds to Philomeno & Salamone Builders for Firehouse Condominiums at 101 East 9th Avenue in the amount of $17,894.50 for a letter of credit plus interest after all bills are paid. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Salus to release escrow funds to PMC Properties for 332 West 6th Avenue in the amount of $8,800.05 after payment of all bills. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Salus to release escrow funds to Thomas Doran for 433 Old Elm Street in the amount of $25,593.19 plus interest. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to advertise that a position is available at the Public Works Department. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Salus to authorize the staff and Solicitor to work on changing the additional properties which are located around the Spring Mill Avenue parking lot to include them in the Business Commercial Zoning District. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Tucci to authorize the Borough Manager to put up for bid 402 Fayette Street. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Tucci to appoint John McGrath as the Director of Code Enforcement. Seconded by McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A Motion by Mr. Phipps to approve a request for Special Parking Privileges at 240 East 6th Avenue. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to approve the Personnel Policies for the Non Uniform and Firemen Employees. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed. The Technology Committee is scheduled to meet on September 24, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. at Borough Hall. The 2009 Budget is being worked on. The Solicitor is working on the Resolution for the compensation paid to the Tax Collector for 2010. A motion by Mr. McConnell to adopt a Resolution for the Calvary Episcopal Church being in the community for 150 years. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to have recorded in the minutes the Chief Administrative Officer report for the pension plans Minimum Municipal Obligation for 2009 which is Police Pension Plan $160,577.00, Non-Uniformed $88,273.00, Paid Firemen’s Pension Plan $25,434.00 Less Estimated State Aid Payment $227,654.00, Borough MMO Due $46,630.00 by September 30, 2008. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to adopt a Resolution to add fees to the Borough’s fee schedule for Zoning Permits (for items requiring zoning review, but which do not require a building permit) for $50.00. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Mc Connell to adopt a Resolution to add fees to the Borough’s fee schedule for an amended land development plans for $2,300.00. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to accept the Actuary’s recommendation for no COLA increase for the Police Pension Retirees until after January 1, 2009 Actuarial Reports are completed. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Salus to assign a land development agreement for 18 Colwell Lane pending the Solicitor’s review. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Salus to authorize the Staff to prepare bid documents for the sale of the parking lot at Spring Mill and Harry Street. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed. The Mayor’s report for the month of August, 2008: Parking violations paid the month of August 2008 $ 7,240.00 Accidents/Miscellaneous reports for August 2008 $ 315.00 Tow release money for August 2008 $ 175.00 Meter money collected for August 2008 $ 3,219.46 (Deposits 8/1, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
District Court 38-1-13 Motor Vehicle Violation Paid August 2008 $ 1,018.55 District Court 38-1-13 Non-Traffic Violations Paid August 2008 $ 493.38 District Court 38-1-13 Borough Ordinances Paid August 2008 $ 600.00 District Court 38-1-23 Borough Ordinances August 2008 $ 2,113.95 District Court 38-1-23 Non-Traffic Violations Paid August 2008 $ 833.06 District Court 38-1-23 Borough Ordinances Paid August 2008 $ 100.00 Clerk of Courts Fines August 2008 $ 336.04 Reimbursement for August 2008 Overtime $ -0- Monies Collected Month of August 2008 $16,444.44 Tickets collected Conshohocken Business Authority August 2008 $ 720.00 Money due Conshohocken Business Authority August 2008 $ 360.00 A motion by Mr. Salus to accept the Mayor’s report for August 2008. Seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed. The Civil Service Commission eligibility list consisted of 20 candidates, 12 took the oral test and 4 are on the agility eligibility list. The Conshohocken Fire Company Number 2 will be holding a Housing ceremony on September 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM. The Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. A motion by Mr. Salus to hire Robert Landy as a Crossing Guard pending all background check approvals. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. McConnell to approve Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church request to hang a banner on Fayette Street pending the State’s approval. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed. A motion by Mr. Phipps to approve the closing of Fayette Street for the Fire Prevention activities on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 5:30 P.M.-10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed. Applicant interviews for the Zoning Hearing Board will be held on October 1, 2008 at 6:15 P.M. at Borough Hall. The annual Fun Fest will be held on October 4, 2008. Mr. Gerry McTamney reported to Council that there will be a summit hearing on transportation and that members of Council should attend. Chief Dougherty thanked Borough Council and the community for their support and prayers during the bereavement of his brother. A motion by Mr. Griffin to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 8:40 P.M. Pearl Duckett,
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