Conshohocken Borough

BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN

COUNCIL MEETING

February 17, 2010

The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Mr. Salus 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, Ms. Carolyn Maye, and Mr. Paul McConnell. Mr. Robert Stokley was absent.

A motion was made to go out of order by Mr. Griffin.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Stephen Phipps as the Fire Chief for the Borough of Conshohocken.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  Roll Call Vote was taken.  Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci and Mr. McConnell voted yes.  Mr. Stokley was absent.  Mr. Phipps recussed himself because he is related to Stephen Phipps. All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

Mayor Frost swore in Stephen Phipps as the new Fire Chief.

A motion was made to return to order by Mr. Griffin.  Motion seconded by Ms. Maye.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent. Motion passed.

Mr. Marabella announced that there is a worksheet attached detailing all open actions items for Council and Staff.

Mr. Marabella announced that Ethics Statements are due May 1, 2010.

Mr. Marabella announced that there will be a Farmers Market Committee presentation at the next Workshop meeting on March 3, 2010.

Mr. Marabella announced that there would not be an Executive Session after the Council Meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to put out to Bid the Pole Barn Project.  Motion seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

Mr. Marabella gave the Treasurer's report for the month of January 2010.

January 2010                        Total 2010

Cash Receipts                                                      $193,745.69                      $193,745.69

Cash Disbursements                                        $389,043.01                      $389.043.01

Payroll Paid                                                          $261,966.81                      $261,966.81

Net Cash Surplus/ (Deficit)                                ($457,264.13)                   $(457,264.13)

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept the Treasurer's report and pay all Borough bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2010 Council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to consider a proposed Resolution for a Conshohocken Business Development Commission.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent   Motion passed.

Mr. Marabella announced that he would like Council to take a look at a draft letter that will be sent out to businesses on behalf of the Borough for our Newsletter; that will be published by PrintMasters.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the advertisement of an Ordinance for reporting lost or stolen firearms.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Solicitor to advertise and prepare an Ordinance to expand the number of members of the Shade Tree Commission from three (3) to five (5).  Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus recommending Jennifer Sweeney as a member of the Shade Tree Commission.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to accept with regrets the resignation of Carl Smith from the Shade Tree Commission.  Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

The Shade Tree Commission Bare Root Planting will take place on March 27, 2010.

Members of the Shade Tree Commission read their annual report to Council.

It was announced that the Transportation & Parking Committee is working angle parking, parking zones and parking permit throughout the Borough.

Mr. Marabella announced that the Borough has placed the position of Code Enforcement Officer on the Boroughs Web Site along with posting the position on Monster.Com.

It was announced that the Personnel Committee has changed their meeting date and time to February 24, 2010 at 7:30pm.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to accept a proposal from Miller Brothers in the amount of $3,800 to supply and install two (2) 35' class 5 utility poles and perform pole installation in sidewalk area.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Ms. Maye for a handicapped parking space for 103 W. 9^th Avenue.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to authorize an additional cost of $1,000 for the appraisal of 720 Fayette Street.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

An announcement was made that anyone interested in applying to the Environmental Advisory Committee to please submit your resume to the Borough Manager.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin for a Resolution to approve a Sub-Division at 206 E. 8^th Avenue and to deny the Land Development at the same location. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

The Engineer provided an update on Plymouth Creek.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Manager to release from escrow $16,325.33 to Washington Streets Association V for the Stables at Millennium that were approved by the Engineer.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Manager to release from escrow $4,032.00 to Erb Mascio Builders for 201 East 7^th Avenue.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept the Engineer's Proposal for General Engineering for 2010, not to exceed a total of $10,000.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve the reduction in cost of $3.33 for the 100 Block Streetscape Project.  Motion seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent. Motion passed.

An announcement was made that the Borough was awarded $225,007 for curbside recycling from the Department of Environmental Protection.  Re: Act 101 Section 902 for the Recycling Development and Implementation Grant.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept a lease agreement for a person to reside at the "A" Field Apartment.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept Daniel Nolan as the new tenant for the "A" Field Apartment.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

The Parks and Recreation Committee are working with Mission Kids to possibly use a wall located at the intersection of Fayette and Hector Street for an artistic mural.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept Siletta Plumbing's proposal for the "A" Field Apartment for plumbing fixtures for $1,175 and pay for it out of the Parks and Recreation Impact Fund.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

An announcement was made that there are Fifty (50) trees that are marked with yellow caution tape around the Borough.  These trees are marked for pruning for safety precautions.

Mr. Salus announced that there will be a Fund Raiser for the Fireworks for the July 3rd Celebration at Guppy's.  Guppy's is contributing a portion of their proceeds to the Fireworks Fund.  The Fund Raiser will take place on March 2, 2010 starting at 6pm.

The Mayor's report for the month of January

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept the Police Report for the month of January 2010.  Motion seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin for a Resolution thanking ArcelorMittal for their generous contribution to the Police Department and the Fellowship House.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

Mayor Frost read aloud the Resolution thanking ArcelorMittal.

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to advertise the Ordinance to amend the Police Pension Plan to comply with ACT 600 of 1956 as amended by ACT 51 of 2009.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve Officer Santoro's request for educational reimbursement in the amount of $1,126, plus books.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

Council has copies of Act 511 audit update for their review.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Joseph Collins to the Vacancy Board.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to accept the proposal from Craftech to provide computer maintenance and back up services.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to place crosswalks and curb cuts on Spring Mill Avenue and Cherry Street.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to have lines painted at Harry Street and Elm Street.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin for a Resolution for an Amendment Land Development Plan for 301 Washington Street due to changes in the lighting plan.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokley who was absent.  Motion passed.

Mr. McConnell read aloud the Press Release for the 2009 Financial Results

An announcement was made that the St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 beginning at 2:00 pm.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to reappoint Joe Collins to Mary Wood Park.  Motion seconded by Mr. Salus.  All voted in favor except Mr. Stokely who was absent.  Motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Before the Meeting:

Council thanked the Public Works Department for the fantastic job they did with the snow removal.

After the Meeting:

Mr. Joseph Januzelli, 305 Spring Mill Avenue, wanted to thank both the Police Department and Public Works Department for their great work during the snowstorms.

A Resident residing at 103 W. 9^th Avenue would like to thank the Borough for granting their request for a handicap parking spot.

Meeting adjourned 8:35 P.M.

Francis J. Marabella

Borough Secretary