Conshohocken Borough

BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN

COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 21, 2009

 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.

Mrs. Caterbone made a statement in reference to an article in the newspaper. She apologized to the people who give of their time to be members of Boards in the Borough. Mrs. Caterbone thanked them and hoped they would not be offended by the article.

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

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

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2008 Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to replace the play unit at Aubrey Collins Park with Parks and Recreation Impact Funds. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to replace the locker room door at the A-Field with Parks and Recreation Impact Funds at a cost of $3,900.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to change the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting from the second Tuesday in the month to the second Monday in the month. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed. The change will be advertised in the newspaper.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Solicitor to advertise an Ordinance for the West Fifth Avenue at Freedley Square dedication. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A discussion was held on trying to obtain a Junior Councilperson for Council. Mr. Stokley has been pursuing this for sometime. Mrs. Caterbone thanked Mr. Stokley for not giving up on this appointment. All of Council was asked to try and find someone who might be interested in becoming a Junior Councilperson.

The Engineer presented some Streetscape Project options for the 100 block corner of Fayette Street to the Committee and Council needs to make a decision on which option to select.

The Borough has started to collect our recyclables with the single stream method and this allows the Borough to expand what can be collected as recyclables. A mailer was put together by staff and went out to all residents advising them of the change.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Engineer to bid the 400 block of Fayette Street for the Streetscape Project. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps voted in favor. Mr. McConnell voted not in favor. Motion passed by 6-1 vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Borough Manager to release escrow fund to Bella Square I for the Bella Square project in the amount of $17,063.78. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Tucci, Mr.Griffin, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps, Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Mr. McConnell recussed his vote. Motion passed by 6-1 recussed vote.

Council had a discussion on reviewing options for the Rambler. No final decision was made on the options.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve the advertised Police Pension Ordinance.  Motion was seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve the advertised Police Pension Trust.  Motion was seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

The Technology Committee is working on the new Website which is now being reviewed.

The Act 511 audit program is closing out the 2008 audits.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to waive The First Baptist Church’s permit fees for the fit-out of the interior of the church. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve Don Pulver’s request to the County Redevelopment Board concerning his Enterprise Zone Loan for Seven Tower Bridge. Motion was seconded by Mr. McConnell. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to adopt a Resolution for the amended Land Development approval for Rumsey Electric Company at 15 Colwell Lane. Stipulations for the sidewalk are included. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Elizabeth Stephens to the Shade Tree Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. McConnell. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

The Mayor’s report for the month of December 2008:

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

The Civil Service Commission eligibility list will be made available shortly.

Council has a copy of the Penn Dot release concerning the two bridges being replaced in Plymouth on Conshohocken Road from March of 2009 until June 2011.

A Crossing Guard position is available at 3^rd Avenue and Fayette Street.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve Dave Lennon’s request for his third and final tuition reimbursement for 2009 in the amount of $975.75 plus book cost. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed

The Police will be starting a new program shortly to leave door hangers at businesses and residences advising the occupant that they were there at a certain date and time and for what reason.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to appoint David Bertram to the Planning Commission; term to expire in 2009. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. A Roll Call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint David Kephart to the Planning Commission; term to expire in 2012. Motion was seconded by Mr. McConnell. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to appoint Chuck Hemcher to the Business Authority. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. A Roll Call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Matt Mittman to the Business Authority. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone all voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to appoint Dan Esposito to the Business Authority. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Carol Smith to the Municipal Authority Board; term to expire 2013.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. A Roll Call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mrs. Caterbone voted in favor. Mr. Griffin voted not in favor. Motion passed by 5-1 vote. Mr. Stokley was not present for the vote.

A motion was made by Mr. McConnell to appoint Carol Smith to the Shade Tree Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to reappoint Remington Vernick & Beach as the Borough’s Engineers at the same rates since 2006. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A Flea Market will be held on February 14, 2009 at # 2 Firehouse.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 8:30 P.M.

Pearl Duckett,

Assistant Borough Secretary