BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE, PA

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 13, 2003

 

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

 

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

 

                PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  By the assembly.

 

                MINUTES:  To dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 9, 2003.                                           MOTIONED BY DONALD A. WHITKO AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2003.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

                                     Approval of the minutes of January 9, 2003.

                MOTIONED BY DONALD A. WHITKO AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2003.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

                Special:  CONDITIONAL HEARING

APPLICATION OF SCOTT W. & JANE H. JONES SEEKING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (3 CAR GARAGE) WITH A TOTAL AREA OF 896 SQ. FT. AT 60 SECOND STREET, SCHWENKSVILLE, PA.

 

Regular meeting now closed to permit this hearing.

 

Court Reporter present.

 

Exhibits:

 

B-1 Original Application

B-2 Legal Notice

B-3 Proof of Publication  1/30 & 2/6/03

 

A-1 Plot Plan  Unit 51 (existing house)

A-2 Similar Garage proposed.

A-3 Minutes from Planning Commission.  They recommend approval to council.

 

Mr. Jones explained the parking problems at this location and why the application is being presented.  No problems or comments from the neighbors.  Might include a workshop.  No electric at this time.  No plumbing.  The garage will not be seen from the street and will not be seen from the street.

 

Mrs. Jones is in agreement.

 

No comments from council or audience. 

 

Close of testimony.  Decision can be made in the following ways.

 

-Talk about the application and make decision,

-Talk and take under advisement and  then make decision,

-Talk and notify applicant when decision will be made.

 

Council can also make reasonable conditions to application.

 

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MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY DONALD A. WHITKO TO GRANT CONDITIONAL USE TO SCOTT AND JANE JONES, 60 SECOND STREET AND REQUEST THAT THEY APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT, PLUMBING PERMIT AT FUTURE DATE IF APPLICABLE.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

Close hearing       Will follow up with a written confirmation.

 

 

                ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/TREASURER'S REPORT:  Nancy Eppley

 

For councils' review:  Deposit Detail for the Month of January, Deposit Detail for February 1-11, Disbursement Report February 1-14 (general account),Miscellaneous Disbursement Report for Perkiomen Valley School District Escrow Account, Statement of Revenue/Expenditures to Budget from January 1-February 14, 2002 and finally a Statement of Cash as of February 15, 2003.

 

                MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND TEASURER'S REPORT AS PRESENTED.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

                ENGINEER'S REPORT:  Kenneth Yerger

 

                Third Street Roadway/Drainage Improvements:  Project is complete with the exception of several punch list items.

 

                Perkiomen Valley Elementary School:  Inspecting the site improvements as required.

 

                SOLICITOR'S REPORT:  Loren Szczesny

 

                Conditional Use Application of Scott and Jane Jones:  See above

 

                Anna McKim Property:  Loren's office spoke with Keith Freeman and Mr. Freeman a family member will provide Loren with the name and address of the attorney for the estate of Mrs. McKim.  After finding out this information the Borough concerns with respect to the condition of the structure might get settled.

 

                POLICE REPORT:  Chief Timothy Hoppes

 

                Chief Hoppes explained his report for January, copy of which is on file at Borough Hall.

 

                State Police calls for the month:  12         Local:  28

 

                Tim was questioned on the robbery, which fell under the State Police portion.  There was however, an incident which was classified as a robbery (a teen tried to secure another teen's sneakers and was cited).

 

                Gilbert Williams thanked Chief Hoppes for his assistance in an incident (bus) involving Mr. Williams daughter.  Thankfully everything turned out for the best.

 

 

                BOROUGH MANAGER:   Thomas Snyder

 

                -60 Centennial Street:  Sold and will be renovated.  Does have a 20' alley reserved, owner wishes to put in a parking lot just for the residents of that home.

 

               

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                -54 Main Street:  Renovated, now up for rental.

 

                -Plumbing at the Wine and Spirits Shop:  Drainage being corrected.

 

                -Passed out a report for open jobs in the Borough.

 

                FIRE COMPANY REPORT:  No one present     No report

 

                AMBULANCE REPORT:      No one present      No report

 

                                                                                COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

                STREETS AND ROADS:  Barbara Slater            No report

 

                FINANCE:  Gene Frantz                                        No report

 

                TRAIL/REVITALIZATION:  Gilbert Williams    Hopefully there will be something shortly.

 

                PROPERTY:  Donald A. Whitko                           No report

 

                FIRE COMPANY:  Gene Frantz                            No report

 

                STREET LIGHTING:  Raymond Yeanish             No report

 

                MAYOR:  Carroll Rosenberger

 

                -Swore in 3 fire police recently

 

                -Stop sign at 2nd/Maple:  Tom report that it will be taken care of shortly.

 

                OLD BUSINESS:  Nothing

 

                NEW BUSINESS:  Donald reported that the name of Mary Ann Saboe has been proposed for the auditor position replacing Joy Lamison who recently resigned.

 

                MOTIONED BY BARBARA SLATER AND SECONDED BY GENE FRANTZ IT WAS VOTED TO APPOINT MARY ANN SABOE TO THE AUDITOR'S POSITION.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

                AUDIENCE:  Nothing

 

                NEXT MEETING:  March 13, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

 

                Executive Meeting to follow

 

                All business having been completed, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Nancy J. Eppley, Secretary     2/24/03

 

 

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Open Executive Session at 8:50.  All still in attendance

 

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO SEND A LETTER TO JEFFREY CLEMENS ASKING HIM FOR A LETTER STATING HIS DOCUMENTATION ON EDUs.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.  Need this information by end of March.

 

MOTIONED BY GENE FRANTZ AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER TO FORWARD A LETTER TO MINE HILL ROAD CONTRACTOR TO REINSTATE THE CONTRACT AND WITH A NOTICE TO PROCEED BY THE PROPER  PEOPLE WHAT ACTUALLY NEEDS TO BE DONE.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

Tom Snyder:  Floyd Hurst scheduled the proposed contract and this was approved by Ken Yerger.  The contractor projected schedule is to do some storm sewers and roadwork in the second week.  But then again the roadwork will not be picked up until the sixth week.  The earliest that contractor can start will be the first week in March providing weather is okay and surveyors are finished. 

 

Barbara spoke briefly on the Authority's portion.

 

Other:  Donald wasn't planning on running again.  Does Council have anyone in mind?

 

All business having been completed, the Executive Meeting was adjourned.

 

Nancy Eppley

Secretary

February 25, 2003