Conshohocken Borough

The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Prayer of Council was said by Mr. Eugene DeSantis and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by Ms. Anna Kelly.   Members of Council present at the meeting were: Mr. Jason Salus, Mr. James Griffin, Ms. Carolyn Maye, Mr. Robert Stokley, and Mr. Paul McConnell. Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps were absent.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that there will not be an executive session after the meeting to discuss an Act 511 Tax Audit Appeal.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept Van Horn Metz’s revised Act 511 Tax Audit assessment for $50,055.29. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

Sewer Authority presentation was given by Acting Executive Director, David Bush, after the meeting at 8:15 and was attended by their Solicitor, Mike Clarke, Board Members, James Mullin, and Eugene DeSantis. Residents were updated regarding capital improvements and the rate increase. Questions were answered.

 

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

 

May 2010                            

 

Cash Receipts                                      $1,147,834.66

Cash Disbursements                             $   388,556.01

Payroll Paid                                          $   240,643.45

Net Cash Surplus/(Deficit)                    $   518,635.20                               

 

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

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2010 Council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to waive the fee for the parking space at 425 Old Elm Street. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

An announcement was made that the last meeting for the proposed traffic and parking flow changes will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 , at 10:30 am at the Fellowship House.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to accept Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2’s recommendation of Tim Gunning for the Assistant Fire Chief of the Borough. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

An announcement was made the Borough Code Department is issuing warnings and citations for weeds and grass violations.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye for a Land Development Resolution for 528 Fayette Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to have the Borough Manager execute the Sewer Module for 528 Fayette Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to have Kingkiner Tree Service take down five (5) trees at 8^th Avenue and Maple Street for $2,500. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

An announcement was made that the Newsletter will be mailed at the end of June 2010.

 

An announcement was made that the Farmer’s Market is open every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

An announcement was made that the bid for the Verizon Building Roof replacement proposal will be awarded at the July 7, 2010 Workshop meeting.

 

An announcement was made that the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting will be on June 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to hire Isley Robinson for our last 2010 summer worker for Public Works. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley for a Resolution detailing the types of recycling containers which can be used in the Borough. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to award the street light proposal for Spring Mill Avenue and Harry Street in the amount of $3,111 to Laffredo Construction. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept the final change order for the 2009 Road Program for ($17,618.53). Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin for Council’s intent to award the 2010 Road Project to Kehoe Construction contingent on funds being available. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept the Montgomery County Consortium Stormwater Resolution. The Borough’s estimated share is around $1,700. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

 

 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Manager to release from escrow $2,486.15 for a Maintenance Bond plus interest less all bills to Tom Doran for 433 Old Elm Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Manager to release from escrow $7,025.00 to Erb Mascio for 201 East 7^th Avenue. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept Laffredo Construction’s proposal for $9,135 and to pay for it out of the Parks and Recreation Impact fees for the following work:

             1.       $2,275 for grading work where the trees were removed at Sutcliffe Park;

             2.       $3,500 for grading work and to install an inlet at the senior field at Sutcliffe Park;

             3.       $3,360 to extend the basketball courts at Sutcliffe Park

Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

The Mayor’s report for the month of May

 

 

                                                                           $20,386.16

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to accept the Police report for the month. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Police Chief to hire a part Time Police Officer to replace Ray Sokolowski. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Tucci and Mr. Phipps who were absent. Motion passed.