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BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 2011 The President of Council Mr. Paul McConnell called the meeting to order. Prayer of Council and the Pledge of Allegiance were said. Members of Council present at the meeting were: Mr. Jason Salus, Mr. James Griffin, Ms. Carolyn Maye, Mr. Anthony Tucci, Mr. Robert Stokley, and Mr. Paul McConnell. Mr. Edward Phipps was absent.
There was a Public Hearing for the HOME Program Grant Application at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Stetler explained that the funds available will be used for housing rehabilitation. She said that these are Federal funds and a request will be made for $400,000. She stated that there are 30 homes on the current list and the average cost of rehabilitation is $21,079. Council will vote on this matter later in the meeting. Mr. Marabella gave the Treasurer’s report for the month of July 2011. July 2011
Cash Receipts $ 291,671.29 Cash Disbursements $ 259,733.88 Payroll Paid $ 331,084.39 Net Cash Surplus/(Deficit) $ (299,146.98) A motion was made by Mr. Salus to accept the Treasurer’s report and pay all Borough bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2011 Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that a meeting will be scheduled for either August 22nd or 23rd at 5:00 P.M. to discuss parking issues at the Two Tower Bridge parking lot. A motion was made by Mr. Salus to approve the amended Resolution for a Residential Parking Zone for West First Avenue. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Ms. Maye to authorize the Solicitor to prepare an updated Shade Tree Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that there will be a tree workshop on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Fellowship House and that flyers will be distributed prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to authorize the Solicitor to amend and advertise for adoption for next month our Traffic Ordinance for Snow Emergency routes which need to be removed and meter parking locations which need to be added to the Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to approve the Knox-Box Key System Policy proposed by the Fire Marshal. Motion was seconded by Mr. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that he received an email from the Police on August 15, 2011 and that they would like to set up a meeting to discuss the Police Contract which is expiring on December 31, 2011. Mr. Marabella announced that there will be a hearing on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. to terminate Heart and Lung benefits for an Officer. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to waive Conshohocken Fire Company #2’s building permit fees which the Borough does not have to pay for their current application. Motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that the Zoning Application for 516 Fayette Street to add a crematory has been continued. A motion was made by Ms. Maye to authorize the Borough Manager to make an offer to an Office Supervisor candidate. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Salus who voted no and Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that we are reviewing the applications for a Code Enforcement Secretary. Mr. Marabella announced that Joe Collins is reviewing the Articles for the September Newsletter. Mr. Marabella announced that the work on the entrance door and window at the Borough’s Administrative Office will begin this Friday. Mr. Marabella announced that we received an inquiry about leasing the Verizon Building for a Public Charter School. There will be a presentation concerning this proposal on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. Mr. McConnell updated everyone concerning the Community Garden and the Fall planting which they are planning and he asked if anyone is interested in a plot to contact the Borough office for information. Mr. Marabella announced that the 2011 Open Space Greening Project will being in October. Mr. Marabella announced that the 2011 Road Program has started this week. Mr. Marabella announced that the Plymouth Creek Channel work bids are due Friday, August 26, 2011. Mr. Marabella announced that the 2011 CDBG Curb Ramp Project bids are due September 1, 2011 at 10:10 A.M. A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to approve the Engineer’s request for engineering fees totaling $3,650.00 for 2009’s maintenance bonds inspections for the 2009 Road Program Spring Mill Avenue, the 100 Block Streetscape, the Open Space Greening Project and the “A” Field repointing Project. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the Manager to release from escrow $120,678.87 after all bills are paid and receipt of $115,678.87 in cash for a maintenance bond. Motion was seconded by Ms. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that the bids for the wall behind the property at 225 East Hector Street in Aubrey Collins Park will be received on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10:05 A.M. Record in the minutes that on August 3, 2011 Mr. Phipps made a motion to reject the “A” Field Regrading bids and authorize the Engineer to rebid the project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. Everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mr. McConnell who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that the “A” Field Regrading Project rebids will be received on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. The field is scheduled to be closed after Sunday, October 9, 2011, for this project. Mr. Marabella announced that the Mary Wood Park Improvements Project Phase I was completed except for the punchlist items which are left to do and the shields for the two (2) lights are still being reviewed. Mr. Marabella announced that the Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the use of Grant funds in Sutcliffe Park. Mr. Marabella announced that we received a Grant from the State for $250,000 for the Concession Stand and that the Committee is working with the Developer concerning the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee work. Darlene Hildebrand announced that there will be a free concert in Sutcliffe park on August 23rd from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Mr. Marabella announced that the exercise equipment in Sutcliffe Park is being removed because of its condition. The Mayor’s report for the month of July
A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to accept the Police report for the month of June. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Tucci to adopt a Resolution for the 2011 Budget Mid Year update which totals $10,553,900. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that the 2012 Budget request will be due September 30, 2011. Mr. Marabella announced that the Actuary meeting with Borough Council and the employees to discuss the January 1, 2011’s Actuarial Report is scheduled for September 7, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Marabella announced that interviews for the Human Relations Commission appointments are scheduled for September 21, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. Record in the minutes that on August 3, 2011 Ms. Maye made a motion for the staff to prepare a DVRPC – TCDI application for funding for a Feasibility Study of a Parking Garage with Commercial/Retail Space in the vicinity of the Outbound Station. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stokley. Everyone voted in favor of the motion except Mr. McConnell who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Stokley to authorize the staff to submit the application prepared for the DVRPC – TCDI Program for a grant for a Feasibility Study of a Parking Garage with Commercial/Retail Space in the vicinity of the Outbound Station. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that the Montgomery County Planning Commission has speakers available to discuss model ordinances in the areas of residential use and design, open space preservation, environmental protection and mixed use and commercial design. If Council is interested in a presentation there is a full list of potential topics available. A presentation about model Zoning Ordinances will be made at the August Planning Commission meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Stokley for a Resolution to submit an application for Home Program Funds in the amount of $400,000 to continue our Housing Rehabilitation Program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Ms. Maye to adopt a Resolution to appoint a liaison for the Borough with Berkheimer for Earned Income Tax collection. Motion was seconded by Mr. Tucci. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Ms. Maye to adopt a Resolution authorizing Berkheimer to impose and retain the cost of collecting delinquent taxes. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that we received an inquiry from a Developer to install a heliport along the river. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin to waive Volunteer Medical Service Corps’ permit fees which the Borough does not have to pay for their renovation permits at 500 East Hector Street. Motion was seconded by Ms. Maye. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. A motion was made by Ms. Maye to waive the building permits which the Borough does not have to pay for the Colonial Neighborhood Council exterior building work. Motion was seconded by Mr. Salus. All voted in favor except Mr. Phipps who was absent. Motion passed. Mr. Marabella announced that the Engineer’s Reports items were included in the Committee reports. Mr. Marabella announced that effective January 1, 2012 only one EIT collector will be used for the County and that every Pennsylvania employer must withhold EIT taxes for employees who have to pay EIT taxes. Mr. Marabella announced that Council has copies of the Borough’s monthly calendars for review. Mr. Marabella announced that he received a call from the County Health Department stating that they will be spraying the week of August 22, 2011 at night near the Wastewater Plant because a mosquito was found to be positive for West Nile Virus. PUBLIC COMMENTS: After the Meeting: Katy Coffman, a Riverwalk resident, voiced her concern about the Boathouse location and the parking issues that may occur. She would like to be updated when meetings will be held concerning this matter. Joseph Beaver from Philadelphia said he wanted to make Council aware of the HR 1489 Bill concerning banking. This deals with commercial vs. investment banks and the bailout. Gerry McTamney, W. Eleventh Avenue, voiced his concerns about the growing weed problem in the Borough. Frank Carlin, W. Elm Street, stated that people are dumping at the closed Gas Station in Connaughtown. Chief Orler said that he would have his officers investigate. Meeting adjourned 8:00 P.M. Francis J. Marabella Borough Secretary |
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