Conshohocken Borough

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Meeting called to order by the President of Borough Council Mrs. Sandra Caterbone. The Prayer of Council and The Pledge of Allegiance were said. Members of Council present at the meeting were Mr. Jason Salus, Mr. Paul McConnell, Mr. Anthony Tucci, Mr. James Griffin, Mr. Robert Stokley, Mr. Edward Phipps and Mrs. Sandra Caterbone.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to go out of regular order of business. Motion was seconded by Mr.Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

There was a Public Hearing on a proposed change to the Parks and Recreation Plan for alternate capital items at the Second Avenue Meadows to include a dog park presented by Mr. Thomas Beach. This would be used as a guide to provide alternate improvements for the Second Avenue Meadows. This plan will not serve as a law but rather as a set of guidelines for future action.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to adopt the Parks and Recreation Plan amendment for additional capital items at the Second Avenue Meadow. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to go back to regular order of business. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

Mr. Marabella reported that there will be an Executive Session after the meeting to discuss real estate and negotiation matters.

Mrs. Pearl Duckett gave the Treasurer’s report for the month of November 2008.

Cash Receipts $557,309.56 Total for 2008 $9,487,977.06

Cash Disbursements $252,590.77 Total for 2008 $4,860,304.22

Payroll Paid $221,640.75 Total for 2008 $2,874,860.40

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve the Treasurer’s report and pay all Borough bills. Seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2008 Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve the 2008 Curb Cut Program change order for a negative $3,873.00. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

The Engineer would like to present some Streetscape Project plans for the 100 block corner to Council.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Manager to release escrow to Erb Mascio for 201 East 7^th Avenue in the amount of $20,257.50. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the manager to release escrow to Washington Street AssociatesV, LP for the Stables at the Millennium in the amount of $170,000.00. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps voted in favor. Mrs. Caterbone recussed her vote. Motion passed.

A meeting was held regarding the SEPTA train station. In attendance was Representative Michael Gerber, Borough Staff and Representatives from O’Neill Properties and SEPTA Representatives to discuss the possibility of a new train station on Washington Street as part of a developer’s proposed project.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to adopt the advertised 2006 Fire IFC Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Staff to use Fox Rathschild LLC as the Arbitration Attorney for Police negotiations if necessary. Seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

The Colonial School District is planning to install 15 MPH speed zone lights and they want to know what the Borough’s requirements are.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to adopt a Resolution setting the Police Officer’s Pension Contributions for 2009 at 1.5% per the contract. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

Council will have for consideration next month the authorized advertised Police Pension Trust and Ordinance.

The Act 511 tax audits are still in process and money owed to the Borough has come in.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to approve the 2009 Budget at $9,183,920.00. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to adopt the Ordinance setting the Real Estate Tax Millage for 2009 at 4.0 mills. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to adopt the Resolution setting the Licenses, Permits, and Other Fees charged by the Borough for 2009. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to approve a handicapped parking space at 303 East Elm Street contingent on the applicant’s receipt of a handicapped license plate. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell for the minutes which gave the Staff preliminary approval to file applications for two Smart Transportation Funding Grants. These Grants do not require matching funds and the projects are for traffic signal upgrades and railroad crossing improvements. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to appoint Conrad Siegel as the Firemen Pension Plan Actuaries. Seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to reject the Verizon Building at 402 Fayette Street bid which was received. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. A Roll Call was taken. All members of Council voted to reject the bid.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve a Resolution for the revised land development plan for 143 West Second Avenue per the lawsuit. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve a Waiver of Off Street Parking for 112 Fayette Street for Estanda Solutions, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

The Mayor’s report for the month of November, 2008:

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve the Mayor’s report. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

The Civil Service is working on the eligibility list update.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to reappoint Mr. Pettine to the Civil Service Board effective January, 2009. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to accept John Ellam’s resignation and election to participate in the DROP Program effective December 30, 2008. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve Dave Lennon’s request for a course starting January 28, 2009 at a cost of $978. plus book costs and a course starting March 11, 2009 at a cost of $978.75 plus book costs. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

The Mayor would like to inform all residents that the Police are issuing tickets to anyone who parks against traffic this winter.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to adopt the advertised Borough of Conshohocken Codification Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve the meeting schedule for 2009. Seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion by Mr. McConnell to reappoint Vivian Angelucci to the Zoning Hearing Board for a three year term to expire 12/2011. Seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to reappoint Mr. Lincul to the Municipal Authority Board for a five year term. A Roll Call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps voted not to reappoint. Mr. Griffin, Mr. Stokley and Mrs. Caterbone voted to reappoint. Motion to not approve reappointment passed by 4-3

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to appoint Carol Smith to the Municipal Authority Board effective January 2009. Seconded by Mr. Tucci.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to table the appointment of Carol Smith until interviews are held in January 2009. Seconded by Mr. Griffin. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Tucci voted not to table. Mr. Griffin, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted to table. Motion passed to table by 4-3 vote.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to appoint Brian Tobin to Planning Commission for a five year term. Seconded by Mr. Salus. A Roll Call Vote was taken. All members of Council voted in favor of the appointment. Motion passed 7-0 vote.

Interviews for Boards will be held on January 7, 2009 at 6 p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to approve the Solicitor’s proposed internal policy and procedures for open record requests. Seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Staff to apply to the Direct Farm Sales Grant Program for a Farmer’s Market Grant. Seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Borough Staff to submit a preliminary application for County Community Revitalization Funds for the streetscape improvements to the 500 block of Fayette Street. Seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

Mrs. Caterbone stated that there was some issues with a handicapped parking space and Council needed to discuss a possibility of changes.

All of Council wished all a safe and happy holiday.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 7:55 P.M.

Pearl Duckett,

Assistant Borough Secretary