BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE. PA

MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2004

The Schwenksville Borough Council Meeting of April 8, 2004 was called to order by Vice President, Donald A. Whitko at 7:30 p.m.

Present were: Donald A. Whitko, Barbara Slater, Raymond Yeanish and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger.

Absent were. H. Gilbert Williams and Gene Frantz

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY THE ASSEMBLY.

MINUTES:

Dispense with the reading of the minutes of MARCH 11, 2004. MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 11,2004. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Approval of the minutes of March 11,2004. MOTIONED BY BARBARA SLATER AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2004 ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

SPECIAL GUEST: Dale Halteman for a Conditional Use Hearing

Mr. Halteman resides at 2350 School Road, Woxall, PA.

Property located in VC1 District. On the corner of Main and Church Street and Library Lane. 315- 317 Main Street

Application is for a professional office use. Plans to remodel basement for this usage.

Loren Szcesny conducted the hearing and presented.

Exhibit B- I: Original Application

Exhibit B-2 Legal Advertising March 25,2004 and April 1, 2004

Exhibit B-3: Proof of Publication

Exhibit A-1 Parking Letter to the Lutheran Church for additional parking if necessary.

(Mr. Halteman mentioned that he spoke with the church representative and there is a letter indicating same A tentative approval was given. Final approval after the Church board meets. Four (4) additional parking spaces can be made available.

The basement is empty at the present time, Mr. Halteman at the present time has no idea what professional office will be coming in

Adjacent owners have no problems with the use and would not affect the property owners in any ways.

No comments from the audience present.

Raymond Yeanish mentioned that the Borough has a parking problem. Ask Mr. Halteman to be concerned on who is put in the professional office and what would be in input.

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Tom Snyder said that everything is in compliance and everything that Mr. Halteman has done within the Borough has been satisfactory with our specifications.

Planning Commission was also concerned about the four additional spaces.

All testimony has been completed. No additional comments from the audience present or council.

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THIS CONDITIONAL USE WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE BOROUGH RECEIVES THE LETTER FROM THE CHURCH FOR THE PARKING SPACES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Nancy Eppley

Council has before them tonight a copy of the Deposit Detail for the Month of March, Disbursements for approval tonight in the amount of $50,170.62 of which there is a check payable to Floyd G. Hersch, Inc. in the amount of $34,293.22, additionally a Deposit Detail from Apri11st-8th, 2004, Revenue/Expenditure Report Statement from January 1st until tonight and finally a schedule of Cash Report as of this evening's meeting.

ENGINEERS REPORT. No representative present. Chairman read the report.

Mine Hill Road- Contractor is progressing and Carroll Engn. Providing construction services as needed.

Tom Snyder: Mentioned that the curb is in on the East side. Swale has been paved where the gas main is located.

There is a change order in process to take care of the cellar drains which would have poured out into the street.

Job is expected to be completed by the first of May.

Change Order with the Authority: This problem goes back to Sell Contractors. Water lines not where they were supposed to be. Borough to pay Hersch, then bill the Authority because the Authority has the contract with Sell and they are speaking with Sell to pay those bills.

SOL1CITOR'S REPORT: Loren Szcesny

Parking Space Dimension Amendment

This has been revised. The proposed ordinance sets forth a dimension of 9' x 18' for each parking space. The proposed ordinance has been duly advertised.

Loren read the Ordinance but noticed that some of the wording was incorrect; he will make the necessary adjustments.

Montgomery County Planning Commission has endorsed the reduction.

MOTIONED BY BARBARA SLATER AND SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE PARKING SPACE DIMENSION AMENDMENT W1TH THE NECESSARY CORRECTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Personnel Item: To be discussed in an Executive Session tonight

Natural Resources Protection Standards- This is for review by council. This will include the other areas such as woodlands, streams, wetlands, water courses.

Most of this proposed ordinance is on steep slopes.

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Montgomery County Vision Plan. A proposed resolution acknowledging a preliminary endorsement of the county plan.

Loren read the proposed resolution (copy of which is on file at Borough Hall)

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT W AS VOTED TO ADOPT THIS PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS STATED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Borough Audit: A resolution has been prepared as per instructions to Loren for approving a certified public accountant firm to audit the borough accounts. (copy of which is on file at Borough Hall)

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER IT WAS VOTED TO APPOINT THE FIRM OF KIMMEL, LORAH ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM AN AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,2003. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

POLICE REPORT. Chief Timothy Hoppes

Explained his report for the Month of March. Calls responded by State Police. 19

Calls by Chief Hoppes: 26

His completed report is on file at Borough Hall

Questions: Prowler: Handled by the State Police. Chief Hoppes felt that it was a friend of a resident who probably was not welcome by the resident.

Chief Hoppes attended a Grant workshop. An introduction of grants available

Central Perk youth Association will be holding their annual baseball/softball parade on Saturday, May lst assembling at the Heidelberg Church.

FIRE COMPANY REPORT: No one present No report

AMBULANCE REPORT. Nancy Eppley for Bruce McBain

For the Month of March. Municipality had 13 calls. Colonnade. 7

BOROUGH MANAGER: Thomas Snyder

-Street Sweeping: Week of April 19th

-Patching of holes in conjunction with Hersch. Will have a special price.

-Sidewalk on 4th Street: A copy of LTL Construction letter dated March 26th explains conditions. Tom explained the different conditions

Mentioned that with the new sidewalks on Mine Hill Road residents will be advised NOT TO SALT ON THE SIDEWALKS FOR TWO YEARS. This will prevent problems later. Can use icing compound.

-139 Park Avenue. Is proceeding

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729 Main Street Former Shellenberger property. There is an old dug well in the back of the house. There was a foot of water in the basement. Tom has notified prospective buyers of items that need to be addressed before a U& O is issued.

Pellet Stoves: Tom is contacting the Fire Marshall with some questions re: same. This particular pellet stove is in the Highpointe development.

Perkiomen Avenue: Speed limit 25 mph limit. Wants to ask Penndot to formally straighten out the posting of same.

MOTIONED BY RAYMOND YEANISH IT W AS VOTED TO AUTHORIZE TOM TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON SAME. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

Lights –4th Street: (Geiger Property re: Light opposite his driveway. ) Tom will investigate this further.

Mayor Rosenberger noticed that the youth group from the church were sweeping the sidewalks and putting the debris in little piles in the street. The Authority was going to pick the debris up. But there was some problems concerning the man who ran the backhoe was on vacation. Next week when the street sweeper comes along all the debris will be picked up

COMMITTEE REPORTS

STREETS AND ROADS. Barbara Slater (covered Under Tom Snyder's report)

FINANCE. Gene Frantz absent No report

REVITALIZATION & TRAIL. Gilbert Williams absent No report

PROPERTY: Donald A. Whitko

Manager's Report on the Borough Authority. Donald touched on some items. Complete report is on file in Borough Hall

Donald mentioned that there is a rumor that the Borough Authority is for sale. It is not for sale according to Donald.

Work at the old Lumber Yard. Donald doesn't feel that the Borough should pay for any work to be done there since it doesn't belong to the Borough. Any charges which may have occurred should go to the those who own the property.

FIRE COMPANY: Gene Frantz absent No report

STREET LIGHTING Raymond Yeanish

Tom has taken care of the issue on 4th Street.

MAYOR'S REPORT: Carroll Rosenberger No report

Additional Tom Snyder Authority raising reeds in the sledge pits. That cuts down the sledge that needs to be hauled away. Environmentally safe

OLD BUSINESS Nothing

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AUDIENCE.

Josephine Gill: 666 Main Street

Flower Sale for Easter: Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30-5:00 p.m. or until sold out

Ladies Auxiliary denoted $1,000.00 to Fire Company

Easter Breakfast at the Fire Hall.

Jeremy Moore representing the Park Place Community Assn. has received lower bids for trash removal.

Pam Roth also of the association said that she sent a letter to the Borough stating the lower rates.

Loren explained that the Borough entered into a contract with Waste Management and the contract will not expire until the end of the year. At that time, the Borough will consider all options

As mentioned previously there are many things that need to be done in the Borough and at this time residents are now forced to pay for trash.

The Borough can contact Waste Management for their input to see if another option is available until the end of the year.

Representative is wondering what to tell her residents; as to the decision made by Council. Residents of the association think they are double paying.

Ray said that the Borough had a choice to either straighten out the garbage situation which is costly the Borough over $100,000.00 or raise taxes. The trash is the lesser and the situation isn't over. Highpointe and Spring Mount Summit Condos wanted to be part of the program. So the Borough accepted their requests and for a few years residents paid nothing for the trash pickups.

Donald asked the question "Did anyone from the Association volunteer to pay when trash was free'?" No response.

Ray would like to see everyone down at Borough Hall when the new contract is brought before council.

Tom Snyder said that he would make an effort to contact Waste Management and speak with representatives and see if something else can be done.

Jeremy Moore: Concerned with the Centennial Park clean up, any updates? No updates. But did notify the property owner there are concerns.

Stop Signs. Forest & Pennypacker. Tom said that the Borough has the signs and will put up

Pot Holes: Walnut Street. Will be fixed.

Next meeting: May 13,2004 at 7:30 p.m.

All business having been completed, the meeting was recessed for an Executive Meeting.

.Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy J. Eppley, Borough Secretary/Treasurer April 22, 2004

Exc. Mtg. Decisions to be submitted by F. T. Snyder

After the Executive Meeting: April 8, 2004

Regular meeting April 8 was reconvened.

Present Raymond Yeanish, Donald A. Whitko, and Barbara Slater

Absent H. Gilbert Williams, Gene Frantz, and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger

Motioned by Raymond Yeanish and seconded by Barbara Slater to instruct solicitor to advertise for loan of $100,000.00 with 3-5 year term to cover extra costs of Mine Hill Drainage Project. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Borough Manager to contact minimum of three banks. Suggested Ambler Savings, Harleysville National, Sovereign, and Univest banks.

Motioned by Barbara Slater and Seconded by Raymond Yeanish it was voted to hire Charles Haig IV as computer consultant to review existing system and make redesign as required and provide required instruction.

$75.00 per hour. Estimate 8 hours set up and 8 hours follow- up per quote of April

Consultant to procure new computer and software estimated cost $1,000.00. Equipment to be procedured thru Raymond Yeanish, who will be reimbursed by Borough in absence of Borough established credit. Computer to be procured by April 19th and set up week of April 26th with follow up with Borough personnel with suggestions for implementation.

MOTIONED BY BARBARA SLATER SECONDED BY RAYMOND YEANISH, FOR PROCEDUREMENT AND SERVICES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED .

MOTIONED TO ADJOURN AT 10:55 p.m. by RAYMOND YEANISH, SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.