BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE

COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1999 Began: 7:30 p.m. Ended: 8:l5 p.m.

The Schwenksville Borough Council Meeting was called to order by Vice President, Joan Giunta in the absense of Bernard McCollum, who was at home due to illness.

Secretary, Nancy Eppley called the roll. Present were: Joan Giunta, E.M.(Sue) Kuhn, Chris Kraft, Jim Dull and Mayor, William Clossin. Absent was Bernard McCollum.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By the assembly.

DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 1999 REGULAR MINUTES: MOTIONED BY SUE KUHN AND SECONDED BY CHRIS KRAFT IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 1999 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 1999 SPECIAL MINUTES: MOTIONED BY SUE KUHN AND SECONDED BY CHRIS KRAFT IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 1999 SPECIAL MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1999 REGULAR MINUTES: MOTIONED BY SUE KUHN AND SECONDED BY CHRIS KRAFT IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 11, 1999 REGULAR MINUTES AS PRESENTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1999 SPECIAL MINUTES: MOTIONED BY SUE KUHN AND SECONDED BY CHRIS KRAFT IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 23, 1999 MINUTES AS PRESENTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: MOTIONED BY SUE KUHN AND SECONDED BY CHRIS KRAFT IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AS PRESENTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Gael Hahn

Issued Monthly Revenue and Expense Report, Deposit Detail, Cash Report, and a sheet on the Annual Liability Insurance Policy. (Premium Payment Schedule). Also, a Year End Statement on the Police Pension Fund. Gael also mentioned that in December 1998 quarterly interest was $2,543.18.

POLICE REPORT: Chief Frank Holden is attending school this week and unable to attend tonight's meeting. However, he has submitted his monthly report. For the Month of February there were 59 local incidents, no report from the State Police. Frank's complete report is at Borough Hall.

FIRE COMPANY REPORT: No one present, No Report

AMBULANCE REPORT: No one present, No Report

SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Robert Brant

1. Bob previously drafted an Ordinance concerning Parking Regulations. Tonight it is before council for adoption.

2. TRASH LIENS: Liens over $200.00 have been filed at the Court House. Those under this amount have received phone calls from Mr. Brant. Borough should receive answers on those amounts.

12. Received a call from a resident on Clearfield Avenue concerning drainage. Some of the problem has already been taken care of. Tom Snyder mentioned that there was never any swale or curb put on the house side. Therefore, any water coming down the street will run into the driveways. The only solution would be to tear up the street and put a drain in. Lower Frederick has corrected their portion, and things are somewhat better. Every Spring this occurs. Tom suggested when the winter is over to put in a swale down the East side. Situation not a big job to accomplish.

12. Special Order Catalog coming from Staples concerning the Furniture for the Meeting Room. There will be a discount of 25% and free delivery. Should be able to order in a few weeks.

2. Ramp: Suggested that Bob Brant check it out to see if any exemption can be gotten. Joan is in favor of the suggestion. Chris agrees but he wishes to bring up this matter later in the evening. Bob Brant referred to the ADA Report. Tom explained that he has checked things out and has passed out a paper which states that A PUBLIC ENTITY MAY NOT DENY THE BENEFITS OF ITS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BECAUSE ITS FACILITIES ARE INACCESSIBLE. PUBLIC ENTITIES HOWEVER, ARE NOT NECESSARILY REQUIRED TO MAKE EACH OF THEIR EXISTING FACILITIES ACCESSIBLE.

FINANCE: Joan Giunta

It has been brought to Joan's attention from Gael Hahn that the A.T.& T bills have some charges/line items, new charges that are higher than MCI. Gael is looking into getting new prices for a long distance carrier.

PARK BOARD: Tom Snyder

The Park Board met and have suggested that swings be placed at a portion of Well #4. Also, the Borough Park. Put a fence around all wells for safety. Board would like approval for the installation of the springs and there is one sliding board but would like to get another. Price from Tom will be coming next meeting. Swings have been donated by the school, but to put them up Tom estimates cost to be approximately $750.00.

Lease on the meadow says that the Borough is responsible for the property. There are two trees which are dead that need to be removed. Cost would be split between the Borough and the Authority. Cost is $480.00 total. Trees are also in the way of wires, which is another problem. No electricial costs are involved.

There is however, a good deal of wood involved and the Authority does not want the responsibility of taking the trees down. It will be done by an experienced tree person. Concluded that the firewood would be left there and the Borough Authority will take care of that.

MOTIONED BY SUE KUHN AND SECONDED BY CHRIS KRAFT IT WAS VOTED TO SPLIT THE COST OF $480.00 IN HAVING THE TREES REMOVED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARFIED.

MOTIONED BY CHRIS KRAFT AND SECONDED BY SUE KUHN IT WAS VOTED TO EXPEND $750.00 (NOT TO EXCEED) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SWINGS AT BOTH CLEARFIELD-MINE HILL ROAD AND AT THE COMMUNITY PARK. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

STREET LIGHTING: Chris Kraft

Tom did however, have something to report: Letter will be coming from PECO, there is no problem with the poles. Chris mentioned that there is a problem until PECO says who owns them. According to Tom there is a SLS rate for location charges. PECO said that the rate will be adjusted through the PUC. Adjustments will be: $3.50 per light-per month, therefore, a savings of $l50.00 per month. Once the letter is received on the ownership of the poles, council can go ahead with the Street Lighting Purchase, after it comes to council for approval. Tom has permission to talk with the officials at PECO.

FIRE COMPANY LIAISON: Jim Dull

Barbeque Event: A great success. "Best in Town".

POLICE COMMITTEE: Joan Giunta No Report

BOROUGH MANAGER: Tom Snyder

1. Stop Sign replaced at Mine Hill and Highland.
2. Clossin subdivision approved by Planning Commission.
3. Clemens subdivision: Hang up with right-of-way, with the Summit.
4. Mt. View: Drainage plans are complete. Trying to get PennDot to go along with replacing their drain.
5. Montgomery Avenue and Third Street: Waiting for the grant from the County.
6. Trash Accounts: Four (4) COMMERCIAL properties as of today, probably getting more in. There are some who have contracts, which will be honored.
7. By-Pass Rt. 29 & 73. Tom has arranged for Leo Bagley to be here for the May meeting, and give an update on what is happening. Waiting to put something on paper and then it goes to PennDot. Tom spoke about the 12 year plan and how the trail would be referred to if the trail took properties.
8. Woodland Avenue residents: Would like to meet with Borough Council or a committee to investigate the ordination of Woodland Avenue. Tom suggesting one road at a time. Joan suggested looking into where Woodland falls on the projected plan. Tom and Sue will meet and name a date for the meeting.

1. Chris would like the following motion or resolution:

1. Firewood: Who is going to take it? There is going to be quite a pile to get rid out. Bob Brant said that the Borough shouldn't be involved in selling the wood. Chris suggested giving it to someone who could use it.
2. Community Calendar on the Web Site. When we get notices to list them.