BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE, PA

MINUTES OF September 13, 2007

 

               

                Council President, H. Gilbert Williams at 7:30pm, called the Schwenksville Borough Council Meeting of September 13, 2007 to order.

 

Present: H. Gilbert Williams, Donald Whitko, Joe Giunta, Ray Yeanish, Barbara Slater and Mayor Carroll Rosenberger,

 

 Absent:

               

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  By the assembly.

 

Guests: Gail Elsetinow, Bernadette A. Kearney

 

Conditional Use Hearing for Gerel (Gail) Elsetinow for the property at 293 Main St. for Body Art Studio.

Legal Representation Bernadette A. Kearney.

 

Jon R. Pichelman – Court Reporter

 

Bob Umstead read into record the agreement of sale.

 

Gail Elsetinow will be using 293 Main St. for a Body Art Studio.

 

Hours of operation M-F 11am to 8pm, Sat. 12pm to 9 pm, Sun. 12pm to 5pm

 

The auto clave will be inspected weekly and inspection results will be sent to North Bay            

 Records will be kept on site.

 

Gail will have a waste removal company for the sharps containers.

 

Gail will be using a wooden sign in accordance to the sign ordinance.

 

Gail has never been sued by any of her clients.

 

With no further questions Council made a motion:

 

MOTIONED BY JOE GIUNTA AND SECONDED BY DONALD WHITKO TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION FOR THE BODY ART STUDIO WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE AUTOCLAVE INSPECTION RECORDS BE KEPT ON SITE.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

Regular Council meeting resumed at 8:05pm

 

 

MINUTES:  Dispense with the reading of the Minutes of August 9, 2007. MOTIONED BY DONALD WHITKO AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER.  IT WAS VOTED TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2007. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

                                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

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BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE, PA

MINUTES OF September 13, 2007

 

 

Approval of the Minutes of AUGUST 9 2007

MOTIONED BY DONALD WHITKO AND SECONDED BY RAY YEANISH.  IT WAS VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2007.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: – Gail Phillips

 

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual for January 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007 was presented to council for their approval. Monthly Council Cash Available Report as of September 13, 2007.

 

 

Bills totaling $39,824.70 have been paid from the General Fund

 

Bills totaling $856.40 have been paid from the Liquid Fuels Fund

 

JMG Construction – a check for $36,326.47 has been cut and will be released next Thursday or Friday.

 

MOTIONED BY RAY YEANISH AND SECONDED BY DONALD WHITKO.  IT WAS VOTED TO ACCEPT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT AS PRESENTED.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

Copies of all these reports are on file at the Borough hall Office

 

Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System – Gail presented Borough Council with the 2008 MMO worksheet. Report on file at Borough Hall. Motion by Donald Whitko to accept the worksheet and seconded by Ray Yeanish.  All were in favor. Motion carried.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT – Ken Yerger- No report

 

 

SOLICITOR’S REPORT: Crystal Fisher

 

Bill Reckard – In-Law Suite application.  Mr. Reckard has not as of today brought signed copy of the agreement to Borough Hall. A Stop Work Order has been ordered until the agreement is executed.

 

Trash Contract expires on December 31, 2007 with Ches-Mont Disposal.  Bids need to go out.

Borough Council would like Crystal to prepare the document.

 

MOTIONED BY DONALD WHITKO AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER TO AUTHORIZE CRYSTAL FISHER FROM BOB BRANT’S OFFICE TO PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

POLICE REPORT: Chief Timothy Hoppes

State Police Calls for August 2007 - 13

                              Schwenksville Police calls for August 2007 –32

                               

Complete report on file at Borough Hall

 

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BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE, PA

MINUTES OF September 13, 2007

 

 

Pam Nesbitt is the new crossing guard.

 

Steve Schwenk questioned Chief Hoppes about the fines for the skateboarders.  The ordinance prohibits skateboarding, skates and scooters in the Borough.

 

 

 

FIRE COMPANY REPORT: Jim Keyser–

   5 calls, 45 Men in Service,

                                                                   Time in Service 2:45

 

A Movie in the Meadow is scheduled for September 29, 2007 and a presentation from the Fireman Fund Insurance. The movie is titled “FIRE HOUSE DOG”.

 

Jim Keyser asked Council for a $450.00 donation to cover the cost of the movie projector, screen and speakers.

 

MOTIONED BY JOE GUINTA AND SECONDED BY DONALD WHITKO TO GIVE THE FIRE STATION $450.00 DONATION FOR THE MOVIE PROJECTOR, SCREEN AND SPEAKERS.  ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

AMBULANCE REPORT – No report

 

BOROUGH MANAGERS REPORT –

 

Boyer Lane progressing JMG has hit stone/rock. Sewer main is fixed.

 

Telvil – LTL and Carroll Engineering attempting to resurrect their records, 4th St not ordained.

 

Forest Lane – Received a letter about having the street ordained.  Bob recommends not ordaining until the road is repaired to Penn Dot and Council approval.  Bob will send a letter to the Association and at the present time Forest Lane will not be ordained.

 

 

MOTIONED BY DONALD WHITKO AND SECONDED BY BARBARA SLATER NOT TO ORDAIN FOREST LANE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE TO PENN DOT AND COUNCIL APPROVAL. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

Police Pension Fund has been audited by the Attorney General for 2004, 2005 and 2006.

 

2008 Budget schedule is as follows -

                                                                October 11th – Preliminary

                                                                November 8th – Bob will not be here

                                                                December 13th Adoption of 2008 Budget and Tax Ordinance

                                                                Council will be emailed or mailed the 2008 budget

 

Montgomery Ave. – need to find the letter and will look into the status

 

Revitalization meeting September 24th.  Revise to include Montgomery Ave. to improve parking on Main St. and Parking in general must be included with the Revitalization Plan.

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BOROUGH OF SCHWENKSVILLE, PA

MINUTES OF September 13, 2007

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

 

STREETS AND ROADS: Barbara Slater – Mine Hill road and Highland Ave. pot holes.

                                                                                Seitz Property – given notice to fix porch, Bob will follow up.

                                                                                Weeds on the sidewalks need to be addressed.

Bob – Property Maintenance Code Revised copy and will be reviewing at the October Planning Commission Meeting.

 

FINANCE: Ray Yeanish – no report

 

PROPERTY: Donald Whitko – ceiling tiles still need to be fixed.             

 

STREET LIGHTING: –Joe Giunta – none

 

TASK FORCE: - Meeting to be held on Monday September 17, 2007 at Borough Hall.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT: 1 wedding. Also Borough Hall needs be in compliance with The American with Disability Act.

 

OLD BUSINESS –none

 

NEW BUSINESS – Dinner Meeting Thursday September 27, 2007 Hosted by Hatboro and Jenkintown Boroughs

 

 

AUDIENCE – Arthur Fairclough 161 4th Street. – Will the Borough stay with one trash hauler? Yes

                                What about delinquent trash bills?  Properties have been liened for unpaid trash bills.

 

Rudy Micsko 130 4th Street – Does the Borough charge interest or penalties for unpaid trash bills?  The Borough charges a $10.00 finance fee on all unpaid trash invoices.

 

Motion to adjourn by Donald Whitko seconded by Joe Giunta at 9:18pm

 

 

NEXT MEETING: Thursday October 11, 2007 @ 7:30pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by

 

 

 

Gail L. Phillips

Council Secretary