Conshohocken Borough

The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Prayer of Council was said by Mr. Tucci and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. 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.

 

Mr. McConnell asked for a moment of silence for Rudy Lincul who passed away this month.

 Mr. Lincul served in many different capacities for the Borough.

 

The discussion of the Act 511 Tax Audit appeal was held as part of the Council meeting. The Borough Solicitor explained the appeal. Critical Home Solutions appealed their assessment but have not given the additional information required to our auditor. Our Solicitor recommends that the Borough deny the appeal. A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to deny the appeal. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A presentation was given at 6:30 p.m. to Borough Council by WAWA Corporation for a proposed development on Fayette Street.

 

A presentation was made at 7:00 p.m. by NITC to provide trust services for the Mary Wood Trust fund.

 

The Mayor swore in Christopher Kammerer as a Part Time Police Officer for the Borough.

 

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

 

August 2010                         

 

Cash Receipts                                      $   628,208.17

Cash Disbursements                             $   329,514.06

Payroll Paid                                          $   246,124.13

Net Cash Surplus/(Deficit)                    $     52,569.98                   

 

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

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2010 Council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the 426 Old Elm Street development project will be before the Planning Commission on September 28, 2010 and the Zoning Board on October 4, 2010.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Rambler’s contract expires March 2011 and Council has for their review copies of statistics on the Program and a draft survey for the Program.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council has a copy of the Restaurant’s Lease for Two Tower Bridge parking. A question was raised regarding having other downtown restaurants contribute to this lease payment.

 

An announcement was made that a copy of the Policies and Procedures for Handicapped parking Spaces was reviewed by the Solicitor.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Shade Tree Commission needs volunteers for a Fall tree inventory to be conducted on September 18, 19, 25 and 26.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the next meeting of the Business Development Commission is Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Salus updated everyone concerning the Commission’s Survey on the Web. The time of this meeting was changed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that there was nothing to report from the Public Safety Committee.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Residential Overlay amendment to the Limited Industry Zoning District will be advertised and that the Public Hearing is set for the Workshop meeting on October 6, 2010.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye for Council to consider a request for permit fees rebate due to financial and medical hardships. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the next Newsletter is scheduled to be mailed in December 2010. Articles are due November 11, 2010, the Newsletter goes to print on November 29, 2010 and will be delivered to the Post Office on December 6, 2010.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Farmer’s Market is open every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Personnel Committee began working on revising the Rental Ordinance this past Monday.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the bids for the Verizon Building Roof replacement are due on September 30, 2010.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the bids for the Borough’s properties are due on October 18, 2010.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to award the Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance bid for the Borough Hall and Police Station to Tustin Mechanical Services for $3,898. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Tucci announced that there were currently no projects scheduled for a clean up day in October because Public Works has no projects which need to be cleaned.

 

Mr. Tucci announced that the Environmental Advisory Committee would like to have a Community garden location for next year.

 

Mr. Tucci announced that there is a time change for the next meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee which will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. at 6:30 p.m.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the 2010 Road Projects will begin in October 2010.

 

An announcement was made that Council will discuss awarding the 2010 CDBG Curb Ramp bid at the September 29, 2010 meeting.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to adopt the Ordinance for the Consortium’s Agreement for the Stormwater Coalition. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

An announcement was made that Council will discuss at the September 29, 2010 meeting the Engineer’s recommendation to award a Notice of Intent to Award, waive the 30 days review period and authorize the Council President to execute the Agreement for the 500 Block Streetscape project bid.

 

Mr. McConnell announced that the special meeting for specs for curbs, sidewalks, road repairs and radius at the alleys is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council has for review the 2011 Road Program estimated cost.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the recycling containers are in and delivery will begin soon to every home in the Borough with a letter and information on recycling.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept the final change order for the 2009 Road Program for $12,655.30. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to approve the Engineer’s proposal for the 2011 Road Program Engineering Cost. The Committee is recommending Option 1 for 2011 for a cost of $55,250 with a 100% of the survey being completed. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Engineer to work with Plymouth Township’s Engineer on the Plymouth Creek Flood Grant application. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize Pennscapes, Incorporated to replace curbs and sidewalks on Spring Mill Avenue for $1,800. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley authorizing signing the Sewer Module application for 1145 Forrest Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to approve the Fayette Street 100 Block project additional Engineering request for $7,605 for a total of $64,205 or 20% of the project. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve a $4,215 increase in the 2009 Road Program project Engineering cost, the Engineer requested $7,187.50 for a total of $42,787.50 or 21% of the project. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to approve the One Way Avenue proposal for additional Engineering request of $866.00 for a total of $3,362.00 or 35% increase. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve the Engineer’s request for additional fees for the Aqua Main Replacement Project for $2,518.05. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Manager to release escrow funds to O’Neill Properties Group for the Boat Ramp – Cherry Street for $16,046.30 after all bills are paid plus interest earnings. 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 escrow funds to O’Neill Properties Group for Millennium Corporate for $195,777.38 after all bills are paid plus interest earnings. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize the Staff to bid new heaters for the “A” Field building. 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 Mary Wood Park Project pending clarification of the use of PECO funds. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

The Mayor’s report for the month of August

 

 

                                                                           $24,729.80

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to accept the Police report for the month. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to hire Christopher Kammerer as Part Time Police Officer. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Chief Orler announced that the Police Department will have another Shredding Event on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Chief Orler announced there would be an old drugs (controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter) collection on Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Chief Orler announced that the Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, and it will begin at 4:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Fire Prevention Demonstration will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the notice was sent to our Act 511 Tax Collector concerning negotiating a new contract.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that a Memo was sent to all Department Heads to complete their Budget request for 2011.

 

Council has to record for the minutes the Chief Administrative Officer report for the pension plans Minimum Municipal Obligation for 2011 which is $471,150 less State Aid $203,321 or $267,829 due from the General Fund by September 30, 2010.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council has a vacancy for the Planning Commission which needs to be filled.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council has a vacancy on the Shade Tree Commission which needs to be filled.

 

A discussion was held that because the Borough Office will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2010, the Committee meetings that were scheduled for that night will be rescheduled for Monday, October 4, 2010.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to adopt a Resolution for the Borough not supporting the Bills to eliminate local governments below the County level. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

An announcement was made that at the next Workshop meeting Council will have for consideration authorizing the Solicitor to prepare the documents to change the Trust company for the Mary Wood Park Trust.

 

The Solicitor updated everyone concerning recusal by an Elected Official in Matters Pertaining to Appropriations to a Nonprofit Entity When Official Serves in an Official Capacity for the Entity.

 

Mr. Marabella gave the report on the Engineer’s items for Council in the Committee reports.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Marge Stearns was present and that she has been helping us with Cindy Cipar’s position.

 

 

Darlene Hildebrand, The Fellowship House, announced that the Halloween Parade will be held rain or shine. Also, she commented that Council people on Fellowship House Board are not voting Board members.

 

Donald Moore, 300 Fayette Street, announced that the Rugby team thanked everyone for their great season and hoped that they can come back again next year.

 

Frank Carlin, 36 W. Elm Street, stated that the weeds on the iron bridge need to be cleaned up. A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to have this area cleaned up. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Gerry McTamney, 239 W. 11^th Avenue, stated that there was still a problem and he could not hear  Council. He was assured that the recording company would be asked to check into this problem.

 

Mike Makoid, 112 W. 9^th asked if the previous month’s minutes could be posted on the Web site before the Council Meeting. Mr. McConnell explained that the minutes could not be posted until they are voted on and approved; i.e. August’s minutes were approved in this September meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned 8:50 P.M.

 

 

 

Francis J. Marabella

Borough Secretary