Conshohocken Borough

The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Prayer of Council was said by Darlene Hildebrand 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. Marabella announced that there was an executive session before the Council Meeting at 6:00 P.M. to interview candidates for Boards and Commissions appointments.

 

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

 

October 2010                     

 

Cash Receipts                                      $   201,803.27

Cash Disbursements                             $   589,455.62

Payroll Paid                                          $   234,678.48

Net Cash Surplus/(Deficit)                    $ (622,330.83)                              

 

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

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2010 Council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to adopt the amended Resolution for the West Elm Street Parking Zone.  Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Salus thanked D.R. Horton for paving the parking lot.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize Greater Valley Transportation to bid the Rambler’s contract which expires in March 2011. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council had copies of the survey for the program.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the next Business Development Commission meeting will be on December 21, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. 

 

Mr. Salus reported that the Plymouth Township Council wanted to have a joint meeting with Borough Council. This will be discussed at the next Workshop meeting in December.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Shade Tree Commission will complete a draft of a new Ordinance and they will forward it to Public Safety and Code Enforcement for their review in December.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Penn Dot has marked where the multi-way stop at Elm and Poplar Streets will be placed.

 

Record for the minutes the vote taken November 3, 2010 for a motion to authorize the advertisement for an Ordinance for the Residential Overlay amendment to the Limited Industry Zoning District. Mr. Phipps made the motion. It was seconded by Mr. Stokley. Everyone voted in favor for the motion. Motion passed.

 

The Borough Solicitor explained the Ordinance for the Residential Overlay.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to adopt the Ordinance for the Residential Overlay amendment to the Limited Industry Zoning District. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. A Roll Call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Stokley, and Mr. Phipps all voted yes. Mr. McConnell voted no. Motion passed.

 

An announcement was made that Council is okay with the new 2011 Non Union Employees Annual Performance Evaluations.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the next Newsletter will be mailed in December 2010. The Newsletter goes to print on November 29, 2010 and it will be delivered to the Post Office on December 6, 2010.

 

A motion was made to table the vote for the Verizon Building Roof replacement. A Roll Call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. May, Mr. Stokley and Mr. Phipps voted yes. Mr. Tucci and Mr. McConnell voted no. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to reject the Bid for the Parking Lot. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to reject the Bid for the Verizon Building. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the next meeting for the Environmental Advisory Council will be on November 23, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Jenifer Fields to the Environmental Advisory Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that we are receiving bids for the Colwell Lane centerline repainting.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Council President to execute the Hough Associates contract for the 2011 Recycling Grant Application for $4,000. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Record for the minutes the vote taken November 3, 2010 for a Resolution for the Designation of Francis Marabella as the Agent for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Mr. Phipps made the motion. It was seconded by Mr. Stokley. Everyone voted in favor for the motion. Motion passed.

 

Record for the minutes the vote taken November 3, 2010 for a motion to approve a change order for the 500 Block Streetscape Project for an additional amount of $34,774.20. This change order is within the budget for the project. Mr. Phipps made the motion. It was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Everyone voted in favor for the motion. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve the change order for additional work at Ciavarelli’s corner for the streetscape project which includes replacing 5 lights with 2 lights for $9,043.20 and to accept dedication of these lights with Ciavarelli’s approval. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve concrete repairs to the Plymouth Creek Channel for $3,800. This is over the budget amount, but the repairs are necessary. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the County has given our Fayette Street Bridge Improvements Project a high rating and has forwarded this to Penn Dot for consideration. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize the Staff to apply to Penn Dot for a Grant to upgrade our traffic signals on Fayette Street. There is no match for this project and the application is due the end of November. The Engineering fees for this project are $3,881.00. 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 engineering fees for our 2011 Year 8 PADEP MS4 Stormwater Permit Report work for $12,700. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Manager to release escrow funds to SDM Investments for 18 Colwell Lane for a Letter of Credit for $37,500 and cash for $2,773.45 plus interest after all bills are paid and after we receive the letter from the Engineer. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus.  All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Record for the minutes the voted taken November 3, 2010 to reject the bids for the “A” Field Building Heaters and authorize the Manager to rebid the project. Mr. Phipps made the motion. It was seconded by Mr. Stokley. Everyone voted in favor for the motion. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the “A” Field Heaters rebids are due November 29, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to award to Buzz Burger, Inc. the Mary Wood Park Improvements for the base bid of $29,880, the Alternate bid No. 1 for $14,l80 and the Alternate bid No. 2 for $4,500 for a total or $49,180. The Grants amounts are $30,000 and the balance of the funds of $19,180 will be taken from the Parks and Recreation Impact Fees Funds. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

The Mayor’s report for the month of October

 

  $22,493.31

                                                                          

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin 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. Griffin to approve Officer Glasgow’s request for reimbursement for taking Boston University courses in Cyber Crime and Crime and Punishment for $2,800 each or $5,600. This will be Officer Glasgow’s four (4) courses for the year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Laffredo Construction is donating labor and materials for alley repairs in the Borough. Some of the work may be done on Saturdays.

 

An announcement was made that Council needs to discuss the New Act 511 Tax Collector contract.

Mr. Marabella needs direction here from Council.

 

Mr. McConnell explained the budget and the process.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to adopt the presented preliminary 2011 budget which is currently balanced for a total of $10,299,050. The budget will be available for public inspection on November 22, 2010 and Council intends to adopt the final budget at the December 15, 2010 Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to authorize the Manager to advertise the Real Estate Tax Ordinance for 2011 which sets the tax rate at 3.5 mills. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye.  All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that there was a pension meeting with our Investment Advisor on November 3, 2010. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Staff to issue an RFP for Consultant Services for our federally funded housing program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to release the 2010 Budgeted donation to the Library in the amount of $5,000. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

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 for the Shade Tree Commission which needs to be filled.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that it is anticipated that there will be a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board at some time during next year. 

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the 2011 appointments for expired Boards and Commissions will need to be made in December.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council has for their review the 2011 meeting dates and times for Council and Committees and will have to take action in December.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that documents to change the Trust Company for the Mary Wood Park Trust will be discussed at the December Workshop. Mr. Marabella and Mr. Joseph Collins will invite the Trustees to this meeting.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Engineer’s report items are included in the Committee reports.

 

 

 

Paul McConnell announced that 125 E. Elm Street received a Montgomery County 2010 Land Development Award.

 

 

Gerry McTamney, 239 W. 11^th Avenue, asked Council what they were doing with the Verizon Building. He was advised that we are still reviewing all options.

 

 

Mayor Robert Frost updated everyone concerning the Halloween Parade and the upcoming Christmas Tree lighting event. He thanked the Fire Companies for their help.

 

Bob Stokley thanked Darlene Hildebrand for arranging the Night at the Movies at the Fellowship House. He also thanked Donald Morrison for funeral work for Francis Crippen, the swimmer.

 

Darlene Hildebrand announced the Fellowship House movie nights.

 

Meeting adjourned 8:45 P.M.

 

 

 

Francis J. Marabella

Borough Secretary