November 6, 2017 Borough Council Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Stewartstown Borough Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were: Gordon Wisnom, Bill Gemmill, Roy Burkins, Kenton Kurtz and Donna Bloom. Also in attendance were: Mayor Herzberger, Attorney Craig Sharnetzka, Ira Walker, Melissa Myers and Jason Brenneman. Polly Kreiss and Michael Ellinger were absent.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2017 Council meeting. Mr. Burkins seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Burkins made a motion to approve the General fund financial statement, including checks dated September 30th through October 31st, 2017 totaling $174,268.25 seconded by Mr. Kurtz and the motion was carried.

Ms. Bloom made a motion to approve the sewer fund financial statement, including checks dated September 30th through October 31st, 2017 totaling $139,549.23 seconded by Mr. Burkins and the motion was carried.

Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the water fund financial statement, including checks dated September 30th through October 31st, 2017 totaling $50,239.61 seconded by Mr. Burkins and the motion was carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment at tonight’s meeting.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

Attorney Sharnetzka stated that the Cloverfield plans and easements have been recorded and copies have been distributed. Cloverfield can now move forward.

Attorney Sharnetzka helped with the easement on 56/58 South Main. This was a storm water pipe failure. He met with the homeowners at 56 S. Main and they are in a position to move forward.

A letter was sent to the Dollar General stating that Stewartstown Borough is not waiving the bond and it will be in place until next spring.

The December budget and taxes need to be done.

Council recessed for an Executive Session at 7:04 pm for legal updates on the Shank and Rutter’s issue.

Council reconvened at 7:22 pm.

Rutter’s has filed an appeal to their denial of the transfer of a liquor license. Council will need to return the brief.

Attorney Sharnetzka exited the meeting at 7:23 pm.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Mr. Brenneman updated Council on the Cemetery Avenue issue. The work is essential done with the exception of a couple clean up items. The invoices will be ready for payment next month. The cost is going to be approximately $60,000.

Mr. Brenneman is working with Mr. Walker on the storm water issues at 56 and 58 S. Main Street. The easements are being executed and Joe Lawson (tree specialist) will be contacted for assistance. The plan is to replace the broken pipe with matching pip which is about 400 feet. There is $20,000 in the budget for this repair.

Shaw surveying is to complete a revised plan for tying into the water and sewer in W. PA Avenue for the Falkler subdivision.

SEWER / WATER SUPERVISOR REPORT

Mr. Walker presented his report to Council.

Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the cost of $222 for the inspection of the hoisting devices at the sewer plant by Reliance Crane & Hoist Co. Mr. Burkins seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Gemmill made a motion to approve the purchase of 6 sets of reagent kits for the chlorine analyzers from Control Systems 21 for a cost of $383.93. Mr. Kurtz seconded and the motion was carried.

Mr. Burkins made a motion to approve the purchase of a new lamp for the UV Sample instrument from PDIR Instruments at a cost of $110. Mr. Kurtz seconded and the motion was carried.

Ms. Bloom made a motion to approve the cost of $1800 for the test and inspection of the ferric chloride tank by PWI Inspection. Mr. Burkins seconded and the motion was carried. This is a PA DEP requirement.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Herzberger stated that the York Adams Tax Borough is reducing their fee to 1.85% instead of 2%.

A letter was received regarding the possibility of merging the Southern and Northern Regional police departments. Southwest Regional is also interested. This discussion will continue over the next few months. Mr. Burkins made a motion stating that Stewartstown is not interested in pursuing mergers but would like to work on the Southern Regional Police Department. Ms. Bloom seconded and the motion was carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Council acknowledged the January 1st, 2018 resignation of Cindy McCartin. Council thanked her for her service.

Mr. Kurtz made a motion to approve the Fire Police Request for Winterstown for the Life Nativity on December 8-10, 2017. Mr. Burkins seconded and the motion was carried.

The budget has been adjusted to reflect Storm water projects and the HARP increase. The budget will be advertised for public view and adopted at the December Council Meeting.

The re-organization meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd due to the holiday.

There being no further business, Mr. Kurtz made a motion to recess the meeting, seconded by Mr. Burkins and the Stewartstown Borough Council meeting recessed at 8:13 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cindy McCartin

Minute Taker/Transcriber

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