Eagles Mere Borough
Minutes
January 7, 2008
The Eagles Mere Borough Council reorganization meeting was called to order on the above date by Mayor Hays with the following Council members in attendance: Bill Feese, Alvin Smith, Mary Mooney, Peter Glaubitz, Christelle Loftus, Bob Ryan and Secretary/Treasurer Wilson.
Newly Elected Officials Bill Feese and Bob Ryan were sworn in by the Mayor and election certificates given to the secretary. Mr. Switzer was out of town and could not attend the meeting. The Mayor advised the state of the Borough is in fine shape and proceeded to open nominations for elections.
Election of officers: William Feese was elected President on motion from Mr. Glaubitz, seconded by Ms. Loftus. Peter Glaubitz was elected vice President on motion from Ms. Mooney, seconded by Mr. Smith. The meeting was then turned over to the President and further appoints were as follows:
Vacancy Board- Tim Borges was approved by Council for this appointment.
EMBA members- Dave Switzer & Paul Booth on motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ryan. A third member will be appointed in February after the EMBA has had time to consider a recommendation.
Museum Commission- Joanne Smith, Elaine Mudrick, Kay Wilson, Barb James, Phil McDermott, Trudy Whitmoyer, Charles Gardner, Peter Glaubitz, and Mary Mooney was selected by the President to fulfill council requirements. Motion from Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Loftus.
Zoning Hearing Board: reappointments for Gene Mooney and Julie Adams as alternate on motion from Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Loftus.
Zoning & Ordinance Officer: Kay Wilson on motion from Ms. Mooney, seconded by Mr. Ryan.
Parking Officer: Adam Maczuga on a motion from Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Mooney.
Solicitor: On receiving information that Brett Feese has left McNerney, Page, Vanderlin & Hall to start his own practice the December appointment of that firm
was rescinded by Mr. Glaubitz and accepted by Council. Brett Feese was then appointed as Borough Solicitor on motion from Ms. Loftus, seconded by Mr. Ryan.
Emergency Management: Wendy Hastings was appointed by unanimous approval of Council.
Sewer Enforcement Officer(s): (Andrew)Paul Baron and Virginia Miller have both signed agreements to provide this service.
Shade Tree Commission: Kevin McFadden was reappointed on motion from Ms. Mooney, seconded by Mr. Ryan.
Engineer of record: Larson Design was reappointed after consideration of other letter of interest considered.
President ProTem- Bob Ryan was selected on motion from Mr. Glaubitz, seconded by Mr. Smith.
Minutes- for the previous monthly meeting and recalled meeting from November were approved as corrected on a motion from Ms. Loftus, seconded by Mr. Smith.
Treasurer’s Report – was accepted subject to audit with the minutes. Balance due to date for unpaid 2007 trash, additional bags & late fees $1374.20(Hanley is the only annual fee not paid).
Receipts:
Transfer Tax Collected-$199.63
Taxes Received: RE $1034.87, Fire Tx-$235.75
EIT-$3090.81
State Police fines-$361.14
INVEST funds of $10K transferred to the Checking Acc for Foundation donation was re-deposited to the INVEST Account. President Feese consulted the solicitor and after careful deliberation decided not to make a donation under the current agreement.
Zoning Officer’s Report-
Zoning Permit: 0
Code Inspection:
Building Permits issued: Walheim for deck
Occupancy Permit issued: Easton for deck & fireplace
Parking tickets:0
Zoning officer will contact the solicitor to determine what projects are exempt from Code Inspection permits in reference to concerns that permits and inspections are being issued unnecessarily.
Business Conducted –
Zoning Amendment & Map has been received and approved. Zoning officer has been given the revisions to the ordinance for input.
Fire Company addition- Deed transfer has been signed & forwarded to Fire Co. Attorney. Lease for current Borough Hall has been completed as well.
Holmes Development agreement has been signed & sent to Mr. Holmes. The Solicitor will be contacted in regards to bonding and repairs to existing streets.
Allegheny Ave accident and damage to guiderail- vehicle owner was billed and has paid for damages.
Sidewalks- Zelten’s sidewalk inspections were not done due to contractor did not notify the officer before pouring. Officer will check as weather permits to see if they are compliant to code.
EMC Insurance needs property value list approved. President will sign.
Trash fee for additional bags will be raised to $1.20 to assist billing and adjust cost of living on motion from Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Mooney.
PSAB Who’s Who- no donation will be sent
Lycoming/Sullivan Boroughs Asso. dues of $10.00 was approved on motion from Mr. Glaubitz, seconded by Ms. Loftus.
Bradford County Humane Society- donation for 2008 of $22.95 was approved on motion from Ms. Loftus, seconded by Mr. Smith.
Flood Plain letter from Code Inspections will be referred to the solicitor to see if consistency letter is needed.
Personnel- Salaries for employees as recommended by the committee have been set for 2008 and approved by Council on motion from Ms. Loftus, seconded by Mr. Ryan:
Street Superintendent- $18.49/hourly rate
Secretary/Treasurer/Code Officer- Salary $12,000 annually
Parking Officer- Salary $6000 annually
Part Time Borough Helpers- (assuming return to employment)
$10.75 for C. Shoemaker
$9.75 for S. Haskins
Mr. Gardner will provide a new job description for the secretary/treasurer.
Merchants Organization- Mr. Glaubitz presented information regarding the formation of a Merchants Organization to promote Eagles Mere. He requested that if it is established the Borough donate funds to assist with start up costs. Mr. Smith moved to make a $500 one time grant and possibly costs (up to $250) for a mini website attached to the Borough’s Website. These funds would come from INVEST interest. Seconded by Ms. Loftus and approved by Council. He also reminded the Council of the EMHV lease agreement that the Museum contribute to their advertising. He suggests that the Museum establish in their lease with the shop owner that she participate in the merchants association.
Street Cmte- Worobec letter regarding water in basement. The Street Committee has reviewed the situation and determined the street runoff has been the same since before the house was built and paving that was done by the developers didn’t cause the water in his basement. Mr. Smith will discuss the matter with him when he calls him back.
EMFC Addition- the construction is well underway and Mr. Smith reports that costs to date are $161,881.16.
Community Holiday Party- Costs for the party was $124.24 and it was a success despite the bad weather.
Secretary’s Notes-
The following bills were ordered paid by motion from Ms. Loftus, seconded by Mr.Ryan.
The meeting was adjourned to the call of the President.
F. Shoemaker-$1077.48, 1096.33
A.Maczuga-$1076.35,1438.83 C& N Bank-$30.00
K. Wilson-$693.87, 656.34 Frontier-$76.86
S.Iannuzzi-$75.00 Paetec-$16.52
R.Wilson-$365.01 McNerney Page-$47.50
L.Hatches-$ 50.71,57.32 EMVFC-$235.75
S.Haskins-$351.26 Steve’s Saw Repair-$
Tax Collector-$22.44 NTSWA-$250.00
Ins-Dental-$384.38 C. Loftus-$124.24
Penelec Energy-$737.57 EMPO-$165.50,14.40,4.80
Sully-$34.10
Bank Card-$ Bradco-$1380.08
IRS Payrol-$3144.28 K. Stroble-$15.00
Pa Revenue-$403.25 Myers Garage-$23.00
SCDU-$404.58 Am. Rock Salt-$1037.60
EIT-$216.36 Montour-$597.24
Respectfully Submitted,
Kay L. Wilson
Secretary/Treasurer |