Conshohocken Borough

The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Prayer of Council was said by Kathleen Dunlevy, 1002 Fayette St. 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 no executive session scheduled for tonight.

 

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

 

November 2010                               

 

Cash Receipts                                       $   920,835.98

Cash Disbursements                              $   439,391.58

Payroll Paid                                          $   230,961.24

Net Cash Surplus/(Deficit)                      $   250,483.16                   

 

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

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2010 Council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Rambler’s contract expires in March 2011and that Council has copies of the survey results for the program.

 

Mr. Salus updated everyone about expanding the Veteran Memorial Park and closing West Second Avenue.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the next meeting of the Business Development Commission will be held on December 21, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. Mr. Salus updated everyone about the article in the paper concerning the Commission’s projects.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to adopt a Land Development Resolution for a two (2) lot subdivision at 110 East Hector Street. This motion includes expansion of an existing curb depression from 14’ to 25’. The Solicitor amended this motion to include improvement offsite for the Parks and Recreation Impact Fees Contribution.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Manager to execute the Sewer Module for 110 East Hector Street which was approved by the Authority. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to adopt a Resolution which sets the Police Pension Plan contribution rate at 4.5% for 2011 per the 2009 contract. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Record for the minutes the vote taken December 1, 2010 for a motion to adopt a Resolution for the ARLE Grant submitted for traffic lights upgrading on Fayette Street. Mr. Phipps made the motion. It was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Everyone voted in favor for the motion except Mr. Tucci who was absent. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Newsletter was mailed December 6, 2010 and that next year’s will be issued in April and September.

 

Ms. Maye updated everyone that her Committee was working on revising the Rental Ordinance.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the Environmental Advisory Council will meet on January 25, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the EAC submitted a DEP Grant request for $3,000.  Mr. Tucci explained what was included in the Grant request.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Solicitor to prepare and advertise an Ordinance for Sturbridge Builders’ request for their road dedication pending the punch list for the Sewer Authority being completed and written verification that it was completed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to adopt a motion for the Engineer to bid the 2011 Road Program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize awarding the bid for the Colwell Lane centerline repainting to the low bidder, Zone Stripping, Inc., for $3,367. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council will have a proposal for repairs to the wall at 225 E. Hector Street at the next Workshop meeting. 

 

Mr. Marabella announced that Council will have a proposal for the “A” Field Wall at the next Workshop meeting. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to authorize the Engineer to bid the “A” Field Regrading Project and accept the Engineer’s fee proposal for the project for $8,894. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Mr. Marabella announced that the contractor is working on the “A” Field Heaters project.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to accept the Engineer’s request for additional fees for the Mary Wood Park project of $950 for a total of $3,980 or 8.09%. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. 

All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Record for the minutes the vote taken December 1, 2010 for a motion to award the “A” Field Heaters rebid to the low bidder Rodgers Mechanical Company for $24,860 and pay for it out of the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Fund. Mr. Phipps made the motion. It was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Everyone voted in favor for the motion except Mr. Tucci who was absent. Motion passed.

 

The Solicitor updated everyone on the Boathouse Joint Venture Agreement advising everyone that the schools were about finished with their part of the Agreement. 

 

The Mayor’s report for the month of November

 

 

                                                                           $22,231.87

 

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 William Walter’s request to be reimbursed for educational courses at Montgomery Community College in Criminology 220 and Math 106 for a total cost of $702. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to allow the AOH to hold their Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Conshohocken on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. McConnell announced that Laffredo Construction has completed their Community service contribution work repairing potholes in the alleys. Council will have a Resolution thanking him for his contribution at the next Council meeting.

 

Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize the Council President to execute the new Act 511 Tax Collector contract. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to accept the 2011 budget which is currently balanced for a total of $10,251,050. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

Mr. McConnell thanked everyone for their work on the budget and Mr. Salus thanked Mr. McConnell for his work on the budget.

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to set the Real Estate Tax ordinance for 2011 at 3.5 mills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Phipps to establish our 2011 Master Fee Schedule. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to revise the 2009 CDBG Program Budget for the Curb Ramp Project. The revision transfers administrative funds to the curb ramp program and does not represent an increase or decrease in CDBG funds. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Barry Mellor to the Municipal Authority Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. Roll Call was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Ms. Maye and Mr. Stokley voted no. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to appoint James Mullen to the Civil Service Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. Roll Call voted was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Joseph Collins to the Vacancy Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to table the motion to appoint Joseph Collins to the Vacancy Board. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. Roll call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell voted not to table the motion. Mr. Stokley and Ms. Maye voted to table. Motion did not pass. Roll call to appoint Joseph Collins to the Vacancy Board. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell voted yes. Mr. Stokley voted no. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to appoint Jenifer Fields to the Environmental Advisory Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. Roll call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Ms. Maye and Mr. Stokley voted no. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Anita Andre to the Shade Tree Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. Roll call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Mr. Stokley voted no. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Janis Vacca to the Zoning Hearing Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps. Roll call voted was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye,  Mr. Tucci, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Ms. Maye to appoint Nicole Frost to the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. Roll call vote was taken. Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci and Mr. Stokley voted yes. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Phipps, and Mr. McConnell voted no. Motion did not pass.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Lauren Coleman to the Planning Commission.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Phipps.  Roll call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Ms. Maye and Mr. Stokley voted no. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to appoint Anita Barton to the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. Roll call vote was taken. Mr. Salus, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Maye, Mr. Tucci, Mr. Stokley, Mr. Phipps and Mr. McConnell all voted yes. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to accept the 2011 meeting dates and times for Council and Committees. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Salus to authorize the Solicitor to prepare the paperwork to appoint Bryn Mawr Trust as trustee for the Mary Wood Park Trust. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

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

 

 

 

Mr. Lelii, 333 West Elm Street, asked if all the Holidays can be added in the Newsletter.

 

Ms. Vivian Angelucci, 375 Spring Mill Avenue, stated that she had a complaint about trash being left out by tenants in her area.

 

Mayor Frost thanked the Fire Companies and Ambucs for their work with all the Santa preparation and helping Santa arrive on time; he wished Happy Holidays to everyone.

 

Mr. Salus wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked all the appointed volunteers.

 

Ms. Maye said she wanted to explain that she voted no because of the process not the person; she also wished everyone Happy Holidays.

 

Mr. Tucci wished everyone Happy Holidays and urged everyone to help senior citizens in the upcoming cold and snowy weather.

 

Mr. Stokley thanked the Public Works Department and wished Happy Holidays to everyone.

 

Mr. Phipps wished  Happy Holidays to everyone.

 

Mr. McConnell wished Happy Holidays to everyone and asked everyone to drive safely in the snow and to celebrate New Year in Conshohocken so they can walk home safely.

 

Mr. Harvey Buek, Public Works Director, announced that Christmas trees would be picked up on Wednesdays.

 

Meeting adjourned 8:55 P.M.

 

 

 

Francis J. Marabella

Borough Secretary