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PENNSBURG BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
– 7:00 P.M.
The
meeting was called to order by President John K. Lear at 7:00 P.M.
President Lear led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Answering roll
call were Council Members: Bruce Lord, Joan Wieder, Vicki Lightcap,
Douglas K. Landis, William Clinton, Vice President Michael R. Mensch
and President John K. Lear.
Also present this evening was Mayor Ethel Ritchey, Solicitor Charles
D. Garner, Jr., Roads Assistant Rick Krupp and Administrative
Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Jeanne W. Hopkins.
Public Comment - None
Communications were read by
President Lear.
An Open House at State Representative Marcy Toepels’
office in Schwenksville will take place on July 15th,
3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Partnership TMA – Coaster events in the Upper Perkiomen
Valley. July 14 – 16th – Crazy for Coaster event; July
15th live radio broadcast at Redner’s Mkt. at 12:00 P.M.
Councilor Vicki Lightcap has been appointed as a
representative on the Partnership TMA board.
Pennsburg Fire Co. Relief Association Audit, provided by
the PA. Auditor General.
Roads Committee
Councilor Mensch reported. No response from the approved street
sweeper so the next lowest quote was contacted. R&S Sweeping was
able to complete the task for $1,757.50, slightly higher than their
quote of $1,520.00. Rick Krupp reported the job took longer than
anticipated because they were not familiar with the borough but the
additional time was justifiable. A Motion was made by Landis,
seconded by Wieder and unanimous to make the full payment of
$1,757.50 to R&S Sweeping.
Weeds spraying is one-half complete. ACE Hardware donated the
backpack used for the weed spraying.
Fire Company/Safety
Councilor Lord reported. NIMS training was completed at Marlborough
Township at the end of June. Several council members attended the
training. Testing must be completed on-line at the FEMA website.
Facilities
Council Lord reported. A better signage system is still being
considered for directing residents to the borough office and Upper
Perk Police Dist. Office.
Borough Engineer John Katsaros met with the committee to discuss the
characteristics of the civic building.
Revitalization
Councilor Lightcap reported. The committee reviewed the
revitalization plan and confirms the goals are being met.
Decorative street lights – cast iron vs. aluminum was discussed.
Currently we are using the cast iron. It had been decided months
ago to retain the cast iron because of their durability and the cost
difference is minimal.
Mayor Ritchey presented her report for June.
Mayor Ritchey suggested all borough staff be permitted to attend UPV
Chamber of Commerce luncheons and events. After discussion is was
decided the Administrative Manager should attend these events or
meetings when appropriate.
Police Commission
President Lear reported. Additional resumes were accepted and
reviewed for the Animal Control position. No decisions have been
made.
Regional Planning
President Lear reported. A public meeting was held at the Upper
Hanover Township building on June 23rd for presentation
of the Regional Comprehensive Plan. Any additional comments
regarding the Comprehensive Plan should be forwarded to Eric Jarrell
at the Montgomery County Planning Commission.
2010 Financial Health report
was presented to the Borough Council. The information provided a
look at anticipated expenses and receipts for the second half of the
year. President Lear commented the outlook is promising.
Consent Agenda
A
Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Lord and unanimous to approve
the Minutes of the June 1, 2010 Borough Council Meeting, June
Treasurer’s Report and the U.P.V. Association request to close Main
Street for the Halloween Parade on October 24, 2010 (rain date is
October 26, 2010), from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS
Animal Control
This subject was discussed under committee reports.
Resolution Establishing a Policy to Dispose of
Personal Property
Disposing of personal property with an estimated fair market value
of less than $1,000.00 was discussed. A Resolution was prepared and
the procedure for disposal of property is attached to the
Resolution.
Fair market value would be determined by resources currently
available and any person’s reasonable standard. There was
discussion about the procedure for disposing of items.
A
Motion to adopt the Resolution was made by Mensch, seconded by Lord
and unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Southeastern PA Stormwater Coalition
The borough engineer was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
President Lear reported the financial costs for Pennsburg to join
the coalition are cost prohibitive for our borough. Solicitor Garner
added the Upper Perkiomen Valley watershed is not as impacted as
other municipalities in southeastern Pennsylvania where regulations
are more stringent.
Councilor Lightcap added PA. State Association of Boroughs is
currently fighting DEP on behalf of the boroughs.
The
Secretary was directed to send a letter to the coalition to notify
them that the information they provided is currently being examined
and reviewed.
Revitalization Phase IV
A Motion was made by Wieder, seconded by Lord and unanimous to
authorize Urban Research and Development Corp. to advertise for bids
contingent upon receipt of the PennDot Highway Occupancy Permit.
Decorative Street Lights
A Motion was made by Mensch, seconded by Landis and unanimous to
authorize Gillespie Electric to install the bypass photo cell for
the decorative street lights in the 500 block of Main Street and
along Route 663 at a cost not to exceed $1,035.00.
Recording Tapes
Solicitor Garner was directed to prepare a Resolution for possible
approval at the August meeting as a policy for retaining recording
tapes for a period of 60 days when tapes are used for transcribing
meeting Minutes.
Solicitor Garner proposed he prepare a simple agreement between the
borough and Czop/Specter, Inc. for code enforcement and BCO
(building code official) work. The agreement would ensure the
proper level of insurance is being carried by the firm and confirm
their responsibilities as the Code Enforcement Officer. Borough
Council directed the Solicitor to prepare the agreement.
The
bills for payment in July were approved with a Motion by Mensch,
seconded by Landis and unanimous.
Public Comment
Rene Albert and Janet Albert, 779 Hunter Drive asked questions about
the status of the Randazzo property at Route 663 and 29.
There being no further business to come before Borough Council at
this time, a Motion was made by Clinton to adjourn the meeting at
7:59 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne W. Hopkins
Administrative
Manager/Secretary-Treasurer |
