SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

                                                                WAYNESBORO, PA 17268

                                                                WORKSHOP MEETING

President Craig Newcomer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following in attendance:

Council Members – Craig Newcomer, C. Harold Mumma, Ronald Martin, Charles McCammon and Benjamin Greenawalt (Jason Stains was absent)

          Mayor Richard Starliper

          Borough Staff – Lloyd R. Hamberger, II, Borough Manager

                     Kevin Grubbs, Head of Borough Engineering

                     Mark King, Police Chief

                     Melissa Dively, Borough Solicitor

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL FOR THE SQUARE: Lloyd Hamberger and Kevin Grubbs reviewed the proposals from the firm of Martin & Martin, plus the proposal from Dennis E. Black, Inc. for construction drawings to upgrade the drainage facilities in the Square and Church Street as it abuts the Square. Black was the firm who performed the initial stormwater review for the “Potomac Street” drainage basin and possesses the raw data files on the matter. They quoted $17,000 to do field work, calculate hydraulic capacity and design the facilities. Martin & Martin quoted $8,000 to do field work, $4,500 to perform storm analysis, $8,500 to provide construction plans and $6,000 to prepare the highway occupancy permit (the Borough will do this); but if they can get Black’s data files, the $8,000 figure will be waived. After discussion, the Manager requested the Solicitor to draft a motion awarding the contract to D. Black, providing the firm releases the data files and notes from the original study.

WEST MAIN STREET TREES: The Council discussed the possibility of extending the street tree plantings on West Main Street from Fairview Avenue to Tritle Avenue. Mr. Grubbs presented a tree plan, but the Commonwealth objects to reducing the clear sidewalk area to less than 4 feet, which eliminated all but approximately four (4) trees. Mr. Harry Morningstar and Tom McCloud suggested placing the trees on private property. A discussion arose about the duties of the Borough if the trees were placed on private property. After much discussion, it was suggested to consider planting the four trees, and have Mr. Grubbs review locations for the remaining trees which Council will review at a later date. Mainstreet Waynesboro and the Tree Commission will then contact the property owners.

NEW POLICE HIRE: Council reviewed the staffing situation of the Police Department and discussed methods to retain officers who are leaving due to opportunities at larger forces.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION: If the Borough hires the new officer, the civil service list will be below three (3) individuals. Council may request the Civil Service Commission to hold a new examination.

QUINCY TOWNSHIP FIRE AGREEMENT: The Committee will be meeting in the near future.

REPORT ON POLICE CHASE: Council called an executive session for personnel matters at approximately 7:15 p.m. The executive session ended at 7:32 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned.

                                                                Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                Lloyd R. Hamberger, II

                                                                Borough Manager/Secretary