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BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 2009
The President of Council Mrs. Sandra Caterbone called the meeting to order. Mr.Tucci gave the Prayer of Council and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Members of Council present at the meeting were: Mr. Jason Salus, Mr. Anthony Tucci, Mr. James Griffin, Mr. Edward Phipps and Mrs. Sandra Caterbone. Mr. Paul McConnell and Mr. Robert Stokley were absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to go out of regular order of business. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to hire Mr. Francis Blake and Mr. James Simon as Parking Enforcement Officers. Mr. Phipps seconded the motion. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mayor Collins swore in Mr. Francis Blake and Mr. James Simon as new Parking Enforcement Officers.
Mayor Collins swore in Mr. James Simon as a volunteer Fire Police Officer.
Motion made for resolution by Mr. Edward Phipps for Charles Gallagher, III for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Motion seconded by Mr. Ike Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mayor Collins presented a Resolution to Charles Gallagher, III for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Gallagher II accepted on his son's behalf.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to return the meeting to regular order. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Motion passed. All voted in favor, except, Mr. Paul McConnell and Mr. Robert Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Carol Smith updated Council of the success of the Farmers Market this year with increased attendance. Council thanked Carol for all her hard work.
Mr. Marabella announced that an Executive Session is needed after the Council Meeting to discuss a tax appeal and personnel matters.
Mr. Marabella gave the Treasurer's report for the month of October 2009.
October 2009 Total 2009
Cash Receipts $242,078.92 $7,415,638.49 Cash Disbursements $320,077.14 $3,885,477.69 Payroll Paid $336,963.73 $2,694,454.26 Net Cash Surplus/ (Deficit) ($414,961.95) $835,706.54 A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to accept the Treasurer's report and pay all Borough bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. Stokley and Mr. McConnell who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2009 Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. Stokley and Mr. McConnell who were absent. Motion passed.
The Mayor's report for the month of October
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept the Mayor's report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Marabella announced that the police department is accepting applications for crossing guard positions.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin 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. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to approve Officer Glasgow to continue his education at Boston University for a Master in Criminal Justice. He is taking Criminology for $2,800.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to hire Thomas Donikowski as a Crossing Guard pending all background checks. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor, except, Mr. Stokley and Mr. McConnell who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve Officer Lennon's fourth education reimbursement class. He is taking Christian Tradition at St. Joseph's and the cost is $1,026.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to add an additional $8,000.00 in overtime for Police Officers for 2009. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Marabella announced that Santa would be coming to town on November 27th at 6pm, located at the old Borough Hall.
Mrs. Caterbone introduced and welcomed the Borough's new Office Manager, Susan Savage.
Mr. Marabella reported to Council that the worksheet, which details all open actions, was attached, if there are any deletions or additions to let him know.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to release $500.00 for 2008 and 2009 for the Conshohocken Art League. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Marabella reported the County organized the first Act 32 Tax Collection Committee for municipalities and school districts last month.
Mr. Marabella asked that any Council that has not already responded for the Holiday Party, to please do so by Wednesday, November 25th to the attention of Dotty at the Borough's Administration office.
The Engineer reported that there have been some issues with Plymouth Creek and Haines Park Flooding. He is looking into a Grant for this project and should have an answer in a few days.
A motion was passed by Mr. Phipps to record for the minutes the vote taken on November 4, 2009 to approve a change order for the "A" Field Repointing Project in the amount of $7,590.18. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley, everyone voted in favor of the motion, except Mrs. Caterbone who was absent for the vote. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to award J. DelBuono Contractors the "A" Field coping work for $9,280.00 and pay for it out of the Parks and Recreations Impact Fees. Motion was seconded by Mr.Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve a change order for concrete work done at the "A' Field in the amount if $3,992.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Marabella reported that the Borough is working on the dedication for Sturbridge Builders at First and Wood Street; this will also include paving the alley.
A motion was passed by Mr. Stokley to record for the minutes the vote taken on November 4, 2009 to authorize the Manager to execute an escrow release for William Bryant and Tom Meyers for 143/145 West 2nd Avenue in the amount of $14,815.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps, everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mrs. Caterbone, who was absent from the vote. Motion passed.
An announcement was made that Council has received a copy of the leaf collection schedule for 2009.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize the Manager to release $12,012.00 for 201 East 7th Avenue to Erb Mascio Builders from escrow funds. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize the Manager to release $10,730.00 to Tess Land Holding from escrow funds; the balance remaining is $14,699.50,which will be used for a maintenance bond for 18 months. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Manager to release $7,218.19 pending payment of all outstanding invoices to Tess Land Holding. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize Laffredo Construction to complete road repairs on Cherry Street for $6,960.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize Public Works to order a 2010 Ford F550 4X4 for the 2010 budget in the amount of $31,828.64, which was presented by Harvey Buek. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Marabella announced that we received the Conshohocken Business Authority's termination filing from the State and it is currently being recorded at the County.
A motion was made by Mr. Tucci for the advertised Ordinance for the amendments to our Traffic Ordinance for handicapped parking spots (additions and deletions) and no parking in the cul-de-sacs. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps 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. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to accept Dave Pettine resignation from Civil Service Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Marabella reported that Council has received a copy of the November 2009 Library events for the month.
Mr. Marabella reported that five additional Act 511 audits went out.
A motion was made by Mr. Tucci for the 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. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to authorize the Manager to advertise the Real Estate Tax Ordinance for 2010, which sets the tax rate at 3.5 mills. Motion seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus 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 proper care. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to record in the minutes the vote, taken on November 4, 2009 to authorize the Manager to release the Library's 2009 Contribution for the year, which is $5,000.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci, everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mrs. Caterbone who was absent for the vote. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the appropriate Officials to execute an agreement to authorize Electronic Access to Penn Dot's system for Liquid Fuels Reports filing. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Manager to re-advertise the tabled Conshohocken Jobs First Ordinance for adoption next month. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Council agreed to hold off on an environmental services survey, proposals from architects and additional appraisal work that is associated with the Verizon building.
A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept the recommendation for the Shade Tree Committee for an on call Arborist for the Borough, which is Bartlett Tree for $80 per hour. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to continue the Rambler Contract for another six (6) months. Motion seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Salus updated everyone that the Shade Tree's fall plantation went very well.
Mr. Marabella announced that we are working on a Comcast Franchise Extension Agreement.
Mr. Marabella announced that the Borough Council is currently accepting letters of interest for the Planning Commission vacancy.
Mr. Marabella advised Council that they have a copy of the Commissions and Boards list, which details the people whose term expires this year.
Mr. Marabella announced that Council has been given copies of the proposed 2010 Borough Council's Workshops and Council meetings along with copies of the Boards and Commissions meeting dates and times.
A motion was made by Mr. Salus to adopt a resolution authorizing the Staff to file with DVRPC for our Revitalization Plan Update, since 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. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor, except, Mr. McConnell and Mr. Stokley who were absent. Motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Before the Meeting:
Gerry McTamney, residing at 239 West 11th Avenue, voiced his concern about Comcast being the borough's provider. Mrs. Caterbone stated that the Borough residents have two choices for providers: Verizon and Comcast.
After the Meeting:
Gerry McTamney, residing at 239 West 11th Avenue, addressed Council that the public cannot hear the meetings and that every effort should be made by Council to ensure everyone in the room can hear the meetings.
Dennis Dorsey residing at 19 East 11th Avenue voiced his concern over the amount of trash that is left after events at the "A" Field. He has been cleaning his property and surrounding area for quite some time now and feels that this needs to be addressed immediately. He made a few suggestions to Council as to what may help with this. i.e. DO NOT LITTER signs, make announcements before, during and after each event and whomever contracts the events could clean up the mess left behind.
Ted Richards residing at 113 East 11th Avenue voiced his concern over the amount of trash that is left after events at the "A" Field. He also stated that there have been a few issues with violence as well.
Mr. Leli again expressed concern over the flooding at Plymouth Creek. The Engineer gave the council a brief update on the matter.
Meeting adjourned 8:10 P.M. Francis J. Marabella Borough Secretary |
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