BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE, PA

MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2002

The Schwenksville Borough Council Meeting of June 13, 2002 was called to order by Council President, H. Gilbert Williams at 7:30 p.m.

Secretary, Nancy Eppley called the roll. Present were: H. Gilbert Williams, Barbara Slater, Gene Frantz, Donald A. Whitko and Mayor, Carroll Rosenberger. Absent was Raymond Yeanish.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By the assembly.

MINUTES: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of May 9, 2002: MOTIONED BY DONALD A. WHITKO AND SECONDED BY GENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2002. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Approval of the minutes of May 9, 2002: MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2002. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/TREASURER'S REPORT: Nancy Eppley

Council has for their review and approval a Deposit Detail for the General Fund for the month of May, Disbursement Report for the period June 1-15, 2002 for the General Fund. Disbursement Report for the period June 1-15, 2002 for the Liquid Fuels Account and Revenue and Expenditure Report for the period January 1-June 15, 2002. Also, a Treasurer's Report for the Month of May (as of May 30, 2002)

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND TREASURER'S REPORT AS SUBMITTED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

ENGINEER'S REPORT: Kenneth Yerger

Mountain View Drainage Improvements: Road opening permit application and plans were previously forwarded to Tom Snyder for submission to PennDot.

Mine Hill Roadway and Drainage Improvements: Waiting for approval for the Environmental Assessment Checklist that was prepared and submitted to T. McMullen. Plans are nearly complete and will finalize the plans and specifications upon review with the Borough Manager.

Third Street Roadway and Drainage Improvements: Plans have been revised to incorporate the installation of a new water line on both Third and Maple and the installation of street lights. Project has been advertised and scheduled for bid opening at the July council meeting with anticipated award at a meeting to be scheduled in conjunction with the July Planning Commission meeting.

Perkiomen Valley Elementary School: Carroll Engn. Is inspecting the site improvements as required.

Barbara stated that she has received phone calls concerning the installation of sidewalks. Concerns are not favorable. Gib Williams stated that the borough has discussed sidewalks at the Planning level and the decisions have been a long time coming. There are safety issues that come into play, with the new school and children walking to school. Ken Yerger stated that the borough has not decided on the location of the sidewalks as far as to what side of the street they will be put, etc.etc.

If the Borough fixes a street or road then sidewalks will be incorporated in the construction work. The Borough would also pay for these improvements. If a developer is involved, that responsibility rests with the developer.

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The question came up on who is responsible for accidents that might occur on the sidewalk. The property owner will be responsible. Also, where can the sidewalks be placed. As long as there are within the right of way.

SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Loren Szczesny

Accessory Structure Ordinance Amendment: Loren reviewed the proposed ordinance and there were no comments from the audience present or council. This proposed ordinance will be an amendment to the zoning ordinance and provides regulations for the size of accessory structures.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO ADOPT THIS ORDINANCE. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION PASSED.

Perkiomen Valley Elementary School Subdivision/Land Development Plan: Developer's Agreements for execution by the School District are being revised. The district has requested to utilize a set -aside loan as the required financial security rather than a letter of credit. This is acceptable by Mr. Brant's office and is recommended to council.

Question on the road layout: This is acceptable according to specs. Tom Snyder just received this yesterday, some delay in getting this.

Truck Traffic Problem: Trucks are using the Miller driveway.

Open Space: Will be discussed at the Executive Session later this evening.

Also: Letter received from Brian Subers of Fox, Rothschild, etc. concerning Tom Snyder's appearance at the PVSD Elementary School site: Earlier this week a letter was received by Tom Snyder that he was no welcomed at the job site meetings. Loren was instructed to write to Mr. Subers on the importance of having Tom present since there are many issues to yet be resolved.

POLICE REPORT: Chief Timothy Hoppes

Due to a heavy volume of activities the complete report for May will be forthcoming. However, Tim did review to council various items. State Police responses for May: 20 Chief Hoppes: 47.

FIRE COMPANY REPORT: By Gene Frantz

Month of May: 12 calls 90 men in service

Notification that Jim Keyser is resigning as Fire Chief due to the time restraints. However, he has recommended that Doug Neal a member of the Fire Company take over that position. Gene read both the resignation letter and a letter from Doug that he would be pleased to take over the position.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO NOMINATE DOUG NEAL AS THE NEW FIRE MARSHALL. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Doug also would like council to purchase a digital pager for his use in this endeavor.

MOTIONED BY DONALD A. WHIKO AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO PURCHASE THE PAGER (COST $190.00). ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

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BOROUGH MANAGER: Tom Snyder

Minor Study on the Traffic Lights at Park Avenue and also Perkiomen Avenue

Jeff of Carroll Engineering will be the person doing the study.

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO NOT EXCEED $500.00 FOR THE TRAFFIC STUDY. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Purchase of an Air Conditioner: Trouble with one of the air conditions. Also, Tom would like to check out the wiring in the building.

MOTIONED BY DONALD A. WHITKO AND SECONDED BY GENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO BUY A NEW AIR CONDITIONER NOT TO EXCEED $600.00 and CHECK OUT THE WIRING NOT TO EXCEED $500.00. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Highland Avenue: Would like permission to have Ken Yerger to do a study on the end of Highland Avenue. Ken hasn't been authorized yet. Ken suggested a sketch and a study probably costing approximately $1,000.00.

MOTIONED BY BARBARA SLATER AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO IT WAS VOTED TO SPEND $1,000.00 FOR THIS HIGHLAND AVENUE (end) PLAN. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Street Markings: One of the bidders asked if they could do the milling once the gas main is in. Tom explained the project. A trench has to be dug to put the gas main in to all the connections. This will be from Rt. 73 to the Unimart. When that is finished, patching will be done, they PECO has to surface half of Main Street. The equipment is wide and could cause traffic problems. The suggestion was made to Tom that perhaps they the contractor could start at 7:00 p.m. and work until about 3:30 a.m. Tom feels that it is a good idea, it would get over quickly. Council feels that there might be some problems with noise, etc. Ken suggested that 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., probably that would be the best time.

Flashing Warning Sign at the Elementary School:

Loren previously received a proposed resolution which he read. There will be 2 lights. One at the intersection and one above the intersection. Second Street will have to be revisited.

MOTIONED BY DONALD A. WHITKO AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO ADOPT THIS RESOLUTION PUTTING IN 2 FLASHING WARNING SIGNS. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

STREETS/ROADS: Barbara Slater

Mt. View Avenue: Timeframe in tying in with the crossing of Main Street. Tom said approximately 1 month this should be started.

FINANCE: Gene Frantz Nothing to report

TRAIL AND REVITALIZATION: Everything moving along. The acquisitions are half complete.

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PROPERTY: Donald A. Whitko

Authority wants to thank the Borough for working with them to install the water main.

FIRE COMPANY: Gene Frantz Reported earlier

STREET LIGHTING: Raymond Yeanish Absent No report

MAYOR'S REPORT: Carroll Rosenberger No report

OLD BUSINESS: Nothing

NEW BUSINESS: Nancy Eppley's vacation. Can Jo Gill fill in. Council approves.

AUDIENCE:

Roy Miller: Park More destruction, what can be done to stop it? Tables are being moved, even though they are chains. Tables are being marked up. Roy gave some suggestions on how to help the situation. Tim will monitor and pass on this information to the State Police.

Lady from Spring Mt. Summit Apartments: Would favor a park instead of more apartments on Centennial.

Gib mentioned that the property is zoned for apartments, Borough is working towards the goal of having a playground.

Mr. Batzell: Loren said that a letter will be forthcoming. Mr. Batzell had granted an easement to the Borough so that autos could pass by his property for storm drainage work. Easement was not recorded. Work has been done. Easement in Loren's opinion has expired. In the future, if the Borough wants to do anymore work they would have to contact Mr. Batzell.

Meeting adjourned.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 8:45 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

MOTIONED BY DONALD WHITKO AND SECONDED BY GENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO GET AN OPINION FOR THE STATE EHTICS COMMISSION REGARDING THE PVEDC BUYING THE LUMBER YEAR OWNED BY THE BOROUGH MANAGER. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned. Next Meeting: Thursday, July 11, 2002.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy J. Eppley, Secretary

July 2, 2002