SCHWENKSVILLE BOROUGH

MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 2001

The Schwenksville Borough Council was called to order by Council President, Bernard McCollum at 7:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Nancy Eppley

Present: Bernard McCollum, Gilbert Williams, Patricia Katona, Barbara Slater, Eugene Frantz, and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By the assembly

MINUTES: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of December 14, 2000, December 28, 2000 and January 4, 2001: MOTIONED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Approval of the same: MOTIONED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 2000, DECEMBER 28, 2000, AND JANUARY 4, 2001. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Nancy Eppley

Reports previously passed out for Councils' review: Deposit Detail for the Month of December, Expenditure Reports for the General Fund and Liquid Fuels, Expenditure/Revenue Report to date. Two additional checks were written which do not show on the disbursement report tonight. They are $129.00 for the yearly cost for the payroll tax system-payable to Intuit and a check in the amount of $50.00 payable to Timothy Hoppes for petty cash.

MOTIONED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS AND SECONDED BY EUGENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT AS PRESENTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Nancy Eppley

For councils' review: Schedule of Cash Report. MOTIONED BY PATRICIA KATONA AND SECONDED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT AS PRESENTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

POLICE REPORT: Chief Timothy Hoppes

December report consists of: Hours worked, Summary of Complaints by type were 32, State Police were 27, and a Breakdown of Citations. Tim's complete report is on file at Borough Hall.

FIRE COMPANY: Jim Keyser

Month of December calls: 3 Total for the year for Schwenksville: 46. There will be a Cookout of Ribs on Super Bowl Sunday-January 28^th and the Annual Auction on February 24^th.

AMBULANCE REPORT: Presented by Nancy Eppley

Calls for the Month of December calls: 13, Total for the year for Schwenksville: 250 Membership Drive is underway, and a list of officers were listed.

SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Robert Brant

Approved Meadow Subdivision: Letter from Blake Dunbar, solicitor for the Authority suggesting that the Authority's Engineer and the Borough's Engineer confer to determine the location of the easement on this subdivision.

Also, previously an Ordinance was drafted to dissolve the Authority. Since changes have taken place not to dissolve the Authority a resolution or an ordinance should be drafted to reverse the previously made ordinance.

MOTIONED BY PATRICIA KATONA AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO HAVE MR. BRANT DRAFT A NEW ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE PRESENT ORDINANCE IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE BOROUGH AUTHORITY. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

William Clossin Subdivision: Jeff Clemens and Brian Hunsberger were present tonight for final approval of this subdivision.

Pat questioned: Was this subdivision recently sold? Yes to Telvil Corporation- "Dry Settlement"-No monies exchanged as yet. This is all dependent on the subdivision being signed, which applicants are wishing for this evening.

Mr. Brant explained that there has to be a deed transfer, subdivision recorded after being signed by various officials, escrow monies will have to be guaranteed . Mr. Brant has drafted a resolution which he read (copy of which is on file at Borough Hall and in Wm. Clossin file: 108 Hillcrest Avenue.

Pat would like the Borough's new engineering firm, LTL to look at the plan, letters, etc. in the interest of the community, not ready to have as a final plan yet.

Jeff mentioned that they got approval in June 2000, there were some issues to be resolved

which now have been resolved, county has reviewed and approval same. Pat questioned what is on file at Borough Hall. Jeff replied that Tom Snyder has all the paperwork. Pat continued to state that she wants the new engineer to look at everything since he must sign off, can't ask for his signature until he is satisfied. Suggests giving council another month. Bernie questioned Roy Miller of the Schwenksville Planning Commission if the Planning Commission is pleased with everything. Roy stated that the Planning Commission issued a letter with certain stipulations and as long as they are met the Planning Commission will be okay. Pat mentioned that she would like the calculations for escrows figured also. This review may take several weeks to complete before official signing.

MOTIONED BY PATRICIA KATONA AND SECONDED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS IT WAS VOTED TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION#2001-01 AS PRESENTED BY ROBERT BRANT ON THE CLOSSIN SUBDIVISION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Other business:

Tony Katona, Chairman of the Zoning Hearing Board spoke to council concerning upgrading ZHB fees that are charged to the applicants. Feels that the present $300.00 fee(proposed use up to $15,000.00) is not sufficient. He mentioned all of the charges that can occur and in most cases the charges run over the fee charged, then a bill has to be issued to the applicant. Suggest that the $300.00 fee be changed to $575.00, leave the $750.fee (proposed use greater than $15,000.00) or any nonresidential use as it stands.

Tony would also like to see a payment of $25.00 be made to each ZBH member for their time for each hearing that they attend.

MOTIONED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS AND SECONDED BY GENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO AMEND FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING HEARINGS AND CHANGE THE $300.00 FEE PRESENTLY CHARGED TO $575.00 AND TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $25.00 EACH TO MEMBERS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

STREETS AND ROADS: Barbara Slater

Snow Plowing (recent storm) went fine, no problems.

Street Ordination: Discussed width of roads, Boyer Alley, upper end of 4^th Street. Previously the council reject a proposed ordination for ordination. Mr. Brant suggested that if they want to ordain the previous roads mention that he'll have to re-advertise. It is expensive especially if the board has no intention of adopting same. It was suggested that LTL look at the roads in question (Montgomery Avenue, Boyer, and 4^th) and give his suggestions.

HUD Grant: 3^rd Street Drainage: Again the engineer will look at this. Tom Snyder said that the Environment Study is finished. Pat suggested that the engineer look at the funds that are available.

PROPERTY: Pat Katona

Railing on steps is no fixed.

Slate that was loose on roof is fixed,

Toilet was froze over, is now fixed.

Authority's Quarterly Report: Pat reviewed the 22 items listed on the Authority Manager's report, (copy of which is on file at Borough Hall). She did this with the purpose of keeping the public informed of the excellent work that is being accomplished by the Authority, they ready did quite a bit of work per Pat.

FINANCE: Gilbert Williams: Nothing to report

TRAIL: Gilbert Williams: Carroll Engineering finished up the proposed corridor and at the last Planning Commission it was adopted. Suggest that council look at this and accept same. It would then be open for review by the public. Trail impacts about 39 properties, 31 owners. Have favorable input concerning the trail. Letters will be going off to the property owners involved to see what there input will be. No major changes are foreseen.

VILLAGE/COMMERCIAL: Gilbert Williams

Revitalization Plan: Will get committee together. Suggest that Michele Smith of the Montgomery County Planning Commission draft a RFP. MOTIONED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS AND SECONDED BY PATRICIA KATONA IT WAS VOTED TO HAVE MICHELE SMITH DRAFT A RFP. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Hopefully, next meeting council can propose to adopt the Village Commercial District.

North Elementary School Project: Down to 4 options (Perkiomen Valley School District).

POLICE COMMITTEE: Gene Frantz: Nothing to report

FIRE COMPANY LIAISON: Gene Frantz Nothing to report

STREET LIGHTING: Gene Frantz

Light on Second Street repaired.

BOROUGH MANAGER: Tom Snyder

Present a list of Open Projects for the Year 2001:

Discussed were:

Mountain View Avenue: Final bill to be approved, after engineer's approval. Extension of pipe (lower end)changes on West side of Street and at driveways. Need engineer's approval. Ken Yerger originally approved the work that was done. Pat questioned the cost of the additional work-recalled on approving approximately $2,000.00. LTL will look at this project. Tom is in contact with PennDot concerning the Route 29 crossing. Pat suggested that Tom, Bob from LTL both talk with the PennDot officials.

Trash Pickup for Spring Mount Summit Condos and Highpointe Townhouses: It was mentioned that both have a 3 year contract. Also, in the case of SMSC there would have to be a 120 notice given to their current trash hauler before a change over could exist. In the case of Highpointe, some of the homes are in Lower Frederick Township. There have been discussions and according to Tom Snyder, SMSC and Highpointe are waiting to see what Borough Council is deciding on doing. They also wish to be reimbursed for their cost in accordance with what Borough residents are now receiving. They would like to meet with Council, Tom said that he would set up a meeting. Bernie mentioned that he recalled one of the above saying that they wish to retain their own hauler, rather than go with B.F.I.

Address Correction(Number installation): Is 98% complete. Bernie mentioned that everyone should have there house numbered, and if not a fine should be imposed. As per Tim Hoppes, he hasn't pursued this as yet.

Also discussed briefly, not in detail was Borough Hall (ADA Entrance, Front restoration), Spring Mountain House Property, Park, Unordained Streets. There were many other remaining items which council did not review on this list.

CORRESPONDENCE: Nancy Eppley Nothing to report

MAYOR: Carroll Rosenberger

One wedding performed

PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Bernie presented for councils' review Procedures for the Public Addressing Council. It was suggested that Mr. Brant review this and report back.

OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS: Nothing

AUDIENCE:

Ernie Schmitt newly appointed Zoning Officer, Building and Plumbing Inspector thanked council for his newly appointed position. He presented to council for their review a resolution on Building/Plumbing fees and explained some portions.

Ernie mentioned that he would like to have council consider updating the present resolution for various fees, resolution 95-12 is very outdated. He presented for councils' review and will discuss this at an executive session following tonight's meeting.

Jim Keyser (Fire Company): Concerned with fire hydrant protection on the Clossin Subdivision.

LTC's John Toomey thanked council for their appointment as Borough Engineers. Stated various employees qualifications.

Joe O'Neil: Wanted council to be aware that the Borough Authority has an excellent running the day to day operations. Also, suggested that council take a look at the old maps especially Boyer Alley.

No other business tonight's meeting was adjourned. An executive session followed.

Results of the Executive Meeting: Resumed at 10:35 p.m.

MOTIONED BY GILBERT WILLIAMS AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO APPOINT TIM HOPPES AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AT $100.00 PER MONTH. ALSO, TO APPOINT ROBERT BRANT AS SOLICITOR FOR THE YEAR 2001. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Bernie will contact both of the above tomorrow.

Borough Manager, Tom Snyder and Ernie Schmitt: If at any time these two need to meet and Ernie cannot be contacted via beeper, Tom will call Barbara. The same goes for Ernie.

Ernie is responsible to Borough Council.

MOTIONED BY EUGENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY PAT KATONA IT WAS VOTED TO HIRE ERNIE SCHMITT AS BUILDING INSPECTION, ZONING OFFICER, AND PLUMBING INSPECTOR AT A FEE OF $100.00 PER MONTH PLUS MILEAGE. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Executive Meeting closed at 10:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy J. Eppley

Secretary