Conshohocken Borough

The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Ms. Christine Stetler gave the Prayer of Council and Mr. James Mullen said the Pledge of Allegiance.   Members of Council present at the meeting were: Mr. Jason Salus, Mr. James Griffin, Ms. Carolyn Maye, Mr. Anthony Tucci, Mr. Robert Stokley, Mr. Edward Phipps, and Mr. Paul McConnell.

 

A hearing was held for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Ms. Stetler stated that for 2010 the Borough is entitled to $151,859 which is limited to activities that benefit low and moderate income residents. In the past, these funds have been used for housing rehabilitation and installation of curb ramps.  The public was invited to ask questions or make suggestions on the use of the funds. No one had any comments at this time.

 

Mr. Liam McGuigan updated everyone concerning the 3^rd of July events and the fundraising activities.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that there was an executive session before the meeting and there would be one after the meeting to discuss Real Estate, Act 511 Tax Audits and personnel matters.

 

Mr. Marabella told everyone that the Engineer’s report is included in the Committee reports.

 

Mr. Marabella gave the Treasurer’s report for the month of March 2010.

 

March 2010                         

 

Cash Receipts                                      $529,614.54                     

Cash Disbursements                             $403,255.30                      

Payroll Paid                                          $238,839.43                      

Net Cash Surplus/(Deficit)                    ($112,480.19)                   

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to accept the Treasurer’s report and pay all Borough bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2010 Council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Manager to execute the Sewer Module for 212 Wood Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

An announcement was made that Council will discuss a Façade Improvement Loan for Flocco Realty for $18,515.50 at May’s Workshop. Properties included are 110,114, 119, 121, 201 and 320 Fayette Street.

 

Mr. Salus announced that all Handicapped spaces request will be discussed at May’s Workshop.

 

Mr. Salus updated everyone about forming a Handicapped Parking Committee with a Police Officer, a Fireman and Ambulance personnel.

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Anita Andre to the Shade Tree Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Salus announced that the next Business Development Commission meeting will be held on April 26, 2010 and also what is planned for the meeting.

 

Mr. Griffin announced that the Public Safety Committee is looking into our Towing Contract fees before extending the current contracts which expire June 30, 2010. Chief Orler updated Council on his research.

 

Mr. Griffin announced that discussion to increase the Part Time Police Officer’s hourly will be discussed at the May Workshop.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to appoint Jessie Howe as the Vendor Liaison for the Farmers’ Market. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to appoint Kevin Tierney as the Marketing and General Operation person for the Farmers’ Market. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Ms. Maye announced that the Farmers’ Market will start on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 10 am to

3 pm.

 

An announcement was made that Cresa Partners will meet with Council in an Executive Session on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Tucci updated everyone about the Environmental Advisory Committee. He announced that their next meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Anthony Garcia to the Environmental Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Drew Malatesta to the Environmental Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Gina Ricci to the Environmental Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Chad Speicher to the Environmental Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to approve #2 Change Order request from the Engineer for the 100 Block Streetscape project in the amount of ($15,132.38). Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve #3 Change Order request from the Engineer for the 400 Block Streetscape project in the amount of ($28,508.19). Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council has a copy of Plymouth Township’s response to our Plymouth Creek DEP Project request.

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize the Engineer to bid the 2010 Road Program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Engineer to bid the 500 Block Streetscape project. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that to date we have three (3) Summer workers returning and still waiting to hear from three (3) others who have not responded. Mr. Stokley gave an update on how the Summer Help program works.

 

A motion was made to authorize the Council President and the Manager to execute an agreement with Penn Dot for handicapped ramps on Fayette Street. Mr. Salus amended the motion so the President and Borough Manager could execute the agreements as needed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Manager to release from escrow $9,859.85 to Washington Street Assoc. V, L.P. for the Stables at Millennium. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to approve the new Litter Ordinance for the Borough. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that all Council has copies of the revised update to the Parks and Recreation Plan including the Fellowship House.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve removing a railroad tie wall and regrading the area for $1,050 at the T-Ball Field at Sutcliffe Park. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

 

The Mayor’s report for the month of March

 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to accept the Police Report for the month of March 2010. Motion seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to approve an Ordinance providing for the prohibition of the parking of certain vehicles with registered gross weight in excess of 9,000 lbs. and change the District to Specially Planned District 3. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve the Staff updating our COPS Hiring Program Grant application. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve Sergeant Santoro’s third request for Educational Reimbursement for an Ethnic America Course at St. Joseph for $1,126 plus books. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Staff to apply for the 2010 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept the resignation of Scott Frida from the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Matt Mittman to the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to appoint Pearl Duckett to the Mary Wood Park Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to adopt a Resolution accepting Montgomery County Consortium Articles of Communities. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

 

 

Patti White, 341 E. 7^th Avenue, stated that she needed Mr. Tucci to call her to discuss some issues concerning the curbs in her area.

 

Gerry McTamney stated that he felt there was no code enforcement in town. He stated that there were signs posted in the Right of Ways along with other issues. Council informed him that when the new Code Enforcement Officer was hired they would take care of these matters.

 

Meeting adjourned 8:10 P.M.

 

 

Francis J. Marabella

Borough Secretary