MARCH 16, 2005
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
Council President Charles McCammon called the
regularly scheduled meeting of the Waynesboro Borough Council to order at 7:30
p.m. with the following in attendance:
Borough Council Members B Richard George, C. Harold Mumma, John Cook, Charles
McCammon, Lorena Newcomer and Andrew Benchoff
Mayor Louis M. Barlup, Jr.
Borough Staff B Lloyd R. Hamberger, II, Borough
Manager
Dan Sheffler, Zoning-Code Enforcement
Officer
D. Lloyd Reichard, II, Borough
Solicitor
Ray Shultz, Police Chief
Denny Benchoff, Maintenance
Superintendent
Kevin Grubbs, Head of Engineering
Services
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Barlup led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES: Councilman Cook made a motion to approve the
minutes of the March 2, 2005 public hearing and regular meeting, as
written. Councilman Mumma seconded;
the motion passed unanimously.
ACCEPT REPORTS: Councilman Benchoff made a motion to accept the
reports of the Code Enforcement Officer (February), the Fire Chief (February),
and the Police Chief (January), as presented. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Councilman Mumma noted that step increases have
been recommended for Scott Crum, Tom Brennan and Tom Simmers. In addition, Harry Grove would like to
re-hire the following golf course staff:
William Devlin, Raymond Noll, Ronald Mitchell and Joshua Arendt; he would
also like to hire Tyler Walker.
PROPERTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE: Councilman Benchoff
reported that the Property Committee met on March 7th. During that meeting, they agreed to
authorize Chief Shultz to pursue a Aweapons swap@ program and to allow several individuals to utilize
the Borough=s shooting range.
STREET COMMITTEE: Councilman George noted that the Street
Committee=s next meeting will be held on the first Monday in
April (April 4th) at 9:30 a.m.
He invited members of the public to
attend.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE: No report.
Mr. Hamberger noted that a joint meeting between the Waynesboro and
Washington Township Planning Commissions had been tentatively scheduled for
March 29th, however it appears that there is a conflict and a quorum
will not be available at that meeting.
The meeting will be re-scheduled.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE: Councilman Cook
reported that the AVisioning Committee@ will hold its last meeting on Monday evening (March
21st) at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion. In addition, Mr. Cook canceled the
Borough=s Downtown Revitalization & Finance Committee
meeting scheduled for March 28th. The Committee will meet next on April
25th.
MAYOR=S REPORT: The Mayor=s Report was as follows B
AIt is with great pleasure and tremendous pride that
I report on the recent work of the Waynesboro Police Department. We recognize the superior work of
investigation, the identification, the planning and especially the execution of
the Aroundup@ of drug suspects.
Our Waynesboro men were an integral part of the
undercover drug-trafficking investigations here in the community. Working with the Franklin County Drug
Task Force and the Franklin County Sheriff=s Department, our officers acted with precision and
dispatch in arresting individuals who had been under local surveillance for a
period of time.
Drug activity is a constant problem for our police,
and this raid was the culmination of their alertness and vigilance of this
activity in Waynesboro. Sometimes
patience is rewarded!
As Mayor, I would also like to commend the members
of Borough Council for their willingness to increase our police presence by
adding additional officers to the Department. This was an opportunity for our newer
police, and former police who are now members of the Sheriff=s Department, to be part of an important phase of
the police work that keeps our community safe.
Again, thank you Borough Council, and
congratulations to Chief Ray and his great team!@
PUBLIC COMMENT B ITEMS ON AGENDA: None.
VOTING ON ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE
REPORTS: Councilman Mumma made
a motion to grant a step increase for Scott Crum to level 11B. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
Councilman Mumma made a motion to grant a step
increase for Tom Brennan to level 12D.
Councilman Cook seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
Councilman Mumma made a motion to grant a step
increase for Tom Simmers to level 10C.
Councilman Cook seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
Councilman Mumma made a motion to grant Harry
Grove=s request to re-hire William Devlin, Raymond Noll,
Ronald Mitchell and Joshua Arendt; and to hire Tyler Walker. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1026 (DISORDERLY
CONDUCT/DISTURBANCE OF THE PEACE): Mr. Hamberger noted that proposed Ordinance No.
1026 has been duly advertised and is available for Council=s consideration. Councilman Cook made a motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 1026, as presented.
Councilman George seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1026
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 625,
ADOPTED
JULY 3, 1969, DEFINING AND PROHIBITING DISORDERLY
CONDUCT
AND DISTURBANCE OF THE PEACE WITHIN THE BOROUGH
OF
WAYNESBORO AND DESCRIBING THE PENALTIES FOR
THE
VIOLATION THEREOF
Complete copy on file at Borough
Hall.
REQUESTS FOR WAYNESBOROFEST
2006: Mr. Hamberger noted that
this matter was discussed at Council=s last meeting, and they indicated that they would
cooperate with the activities in any way possible. The need for coordination with the staff
was stressed, particularly with regard to security and logistics at the
park. Councilman Cook made a motion
to approve the requests for WaynesboroFest 2006, as outlined in their
correspondence dated February 18, 2005; and further, to appoint Councilwoman
Lorena Newcomer as liaison with the organization. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
ROTARY PARK AT WAYNE GARDENS: Jim Rock, representing the Waynesboro Rotary Club,
was present to discuss their plans for a park/recreation area at Wayne
Gardens. He explained that, as part
of their 100th year anniversary celebration, they wanted to do some
local community projects, such as the informational sign at the Chamber of
Commerce and the recreational park at Wayne Gardens.
Mr. Rock presented a concept drawing showing several
phases of the proposed project. The
completed park will include a parking area, pavilion, restrooms, walking trails,
playground, Rotary memorial, bushes and landscaping. In addition, there is the opportunity in
the future to develop more area to include basketball and tennis courts. The project will be completed through
donations from Rotary Club members and some outside support, as well as a
$25,000 grant obtained through Representative Pat Fleagle=s office.
Handicapped accessibility has been taken into consideration throughout
the planning process.
Lee Royer was also present, and provided a
description of the holding/drainage basin to be established. The basin will be approximately 5' deep
with a 15" diameter outlet pipe; it will fill and drain within a 24-hour
period. During the initial phase of
the project, the basin will be somewhat insignificant, however as more
impervious area is developed, it will be more important.
Mr. Rock explained that the Rotary Club is seeking
Council=s agreement with, and execution of, the plan
concept. Councilman Benchoff made a
motion to approve the concept and authorize the Council President to sign on
behalf of Borough Council, subject to approval through the appropriate land
development process. Councilman
Cook seconded. Councilman George
added that the Waynesboro Recreation Board has given unanimous approval of the
project; and Jim Rock noted that several members of the nearby neighborhood have
offered suggestions which have been incorporated into the plan. A vote was called, and the motion passed
unanimously.
RESCHEDULE ATOWN MEETING@:
Mr. Hamberger noted that the Borough=s ATown Meeting@ was tentatively scheduled for March
24th, however that may pose a conflict with activities scheduled
during Holy Week. Accordingly,
Councilman George recommended that the ATown Meeting@ be moved to the second Thursday in April (April
14th) at 7:00 p.m. The
location for the meeting must be confirmed, and will be announced at a later
date.
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION (NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION -
HOLLENGREEN SUBDIVISION): Kevin
Grubbs stated that he has received notification from the developer of the
Hollengreen Farm that they have made application for an NPDES Permit and are
awaiting comments from DEP.
PSAB ANNUAL CONFERENCE (JUNE 19-22,
2005): Mr. Hamberger reminded
Council of the upcoming PSAB Annual Conference to be held June 19-22, 2005 at
the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
Those interested in attending were instructed to contact Melinda Knott as
soon as possible.
REQUEST FOR INFIELD AT CLAYTON AVENUE BALLFIELD
(WAYNESBORO YOUTH LEAGUE): Todd
Wolff, representing the Waynesboro Youth League, was present. Mr. Wolff noted that the league (5-12
age group) continues to grow, with 320+ children registered for this
year=s season; and they are faced with a need to find
additional field space.
Accordingly, they would like to add a small infield at the northwest
corner of the property (the first-base line of the new field would line up with
the third-base line of the instructional league field). They feel that common outfield grass
will not pose a problem since the teams field only six players in the infield
defensive positions, and the fields are used by 5-6 year old players where
outfield play consists of chasing a ball that rolls through the infield. A small backstop will be erected, but
players will mostly be using a tee to hit from at this new field. Small benches will be placed behind for
protection from thrown balls.
Mr. Hamberger explained that the Borough owns the
Clayton Avenue property, but leases it to the Youth League; therefore, any
modifications to the facilities must be approved by the Borough. The Recreation Board reviewed the plan
and noted no problems with it. In
addition, Daryl Warrenfeltz (WYL President) has discussed the matter with the
Seventh Day Adventist Church B they no longer have services on Wednesday nights
and noted no objections to the proposal.
A general announcement was also made that individuals should not park in
the church lot on Wednesday nights.
Councilman Cook made a motion to approve the Youth
League=s request, as presented. Councilman George seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
WEEKLY CURBSIDE BULK COLLECTION SERVICES (WASTE
MANAGEMENT): Mr. Hamberger
noted that there was some desire to look at alternate ways to conduct the
bi-annual bulk collection, and he discussed the matter with Waste
Management. They report that many
communities are eliminating the single week collection and are permitting one
large item per week to be collected.
Waste Management quoted this weekly service would cost $.82/month/unit
(or approximately $40,000-$45,000/year); or bi-weekly service would cost
$.36/month/unit (or $18,000/year).
This could result in a considerable savings, as the previous collection
once every other year cost approximately $76,000.
Mr. Hamberger suggested that Council consider the
matter for discussion at their next meeting. Questions should be directed to Mr.
Hamberger for clarification from Waste Management. Mayor Barlup suggested that additional
bids be obtained from other companies for bulk collection.
TRI-COUNTY BOROUGHS= ASSOCIATION MEETING (MARCH 22, 2005 AT ELKS
CLUB): Mr. Hamberger instructed
Council members to inform Melinda Knott if they are planning to attend the
Tri-County Boroughs= Association meeting on March 22nd.
APPLICATION FOR PARADE PERMIT - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
(COMBINED VETERANS COUNCIL):
Mr. Hamberger noted that he has received an Application for Parade Permit from
the Combined Veterans Council for the Memorial Day Parade, as well as from the
Brothers of the Brush for the July 4th Parade. Councilman George made a motion to
approve the parades, as presented.
Councilman Benchoff seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
AWARD BIDS (RANDOM CURB AND
SIDEWALK): Mr. Hamberger noted
that Ray Eyler was the only bidder for this contract. He explained that this is only for those
situations when the Borough issues a notice to repair/replace curb or sidewalk
and the property owner refuses to have the work done. This contractor will then do the work
and the Borough will bill the property owner (cost + 10%). Councilman Cook made a motion to award
the contract for random curb and sidewalk to Ray Eyler. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
BUDGET CUTS IN CDBG PROGRAM: Mr. Hamberger presented a proposed resolution
opposing CDBG cuts which are currently being considered by the Congress. Councilman Cook made a motion to approve
Resolution #2005-05, as presented.
Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #2005-05
WHEREAS, The President has proposed the elimination
of the Community Development Block Grant program in his fiscal year 2006 budget,
which funds a myriad of social service, economic development, and housing
programs in this borough, and
Complete copy on file at Borough
Hall.
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE - NON-AGENDA
ITEMS:
None.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
OPEN HOUSE (KEY INSURANCE
GROUP): Council members
received an invitation to an Open House to celebrate Key Insurance
Group=s first year anniversary on March 17th
from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
MAIN STREET AVISIONING@ MEETING: Mr. Hamberger reminded Council and the public of
the last AVisioning@ meeting for the downtown on March 21st
at 7:00 p.m., at the American Legion.
REQUEST FROM DAME BROADCASTING FOR
AWEENIES ON WHEELS@:
The Borough received a request from Dame Broadcasting for their annual
AWeenies on Wheels@ to be held in Center Square on Wednesday, May
25th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Hamberger noted there have been no
problems with this event in the past.
Councilman Benchoff made a motion to approve the request. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
REQUEST FROM MAIN STREET WAYNESBORO,
INC.: Main Street Waynesboro,
Inc. intends to continue the planting of trees on Main Street, and is requesting
permission from the Borough to purchase and plant 39 additional trees along Main
Street from Clayton to Fairview Avenues (in accordance with the plan outlined in
their correspondence dated March 16, 2005). Councilman Cook made a motion to approve
their proposal as outlined, subject to final review by the Borough staff. Councilman Benchoff seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
PAY BILLS: Councilman Cook made a motion to approve the
payment of Voucher Lists VL-05-07 and 08.
Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
SUBDIVISION - CHRIS KOURLIOUROS (RINGGOLD
STREET): Kevin Grubbs noted
that the Waynesboro Planning Commission has reviewed and approved this proposed
subdivision plan, as presented. In
addition, the Franklin County Planning Commission noted no comments. A minor typographical error was
mentioned in Note #7 on the plan B it should read Ashall not be disturbed@.
Councilman George made a motion to approve the Subdivision Plan for Chris
Kourliouros, as presented.
Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
ZONING CHANGE REQUEST - MARGARET HONODEL (DICKINSON
AVENUE): Kevin Grubbs noted
that the Waynesboro Planning Commission has reviewed the zoning change request
for a vacant lot on Dickinson Avenue for Margaret Honodel. He described the exact location (north
of the alley right-of-way above the parking lot for the Hospital). If granted, the zoning would change from
RL (Low Density Residential) to HO (Hospital/Office). The Waynesboro Planning Commission
recommended that the zoning change be advertised for consideration. Councilman Cook made a motion to
authorize advertisement of the proposed zoning change. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
POOL CONCESSION STAND RENTAL: Mr. Hamberger noted that two (2) bids were received
for rental of the pool concession stand for the 2005 season. He recommended that action on the
contract be deferred until Council=s first meeting in April. Council concurred.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS: Code Enforcement Officer Dan Sheffler noted his
agreement with the suggestion for bulk item pick-up once per month (instead of
once every two years), as there are many locations in the Borough where
residents need to clean up their properties.
Police Chief Ray Shultz reviewed various criminal
cases which have occurred recently (and been solved) in the Waynesboro
area. He noted that, even though
Waynesboro is considered a small town, we still have the same problems as larger
cities. A lot of hard work and
cooperation is put forth among various agencies and departments. Within the Waynesboro Police Department,
Chief Shultz recognized Mark King and John Shindledecker for the many hours
devoted to investigative work in these crimes. He added that this was made possible
largely because of the number of officers the Department now has. He then thanked both the current and
past members of Borough Council for allowing the increase in the number of
officers. He stated that this
support reinforces their concern and dedication to make Waynesboro a safer
place.
Councilman George noted that the Engineering
Department has been utilizing a new traffic counter on a trial basis. Kevin Grubbs explained that the
equipment does traffic and speed counts, as well as further clarification on the
types of vehicles, etc. He stated
that it is very efficient and comes with a ten-year guarantee. Councilman George made a motion to
approve the purchase of the counter.
Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed
unanimously.
Councilman George thanked the Police Department for
their efforts throughout the year.
In addition, he commended Mr. Hamberger for the detailed information he
obtained for the possible purchase of property in the downtown area, which
proved to be quite informative.
Having no further business to discuss, the meeting
adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melinda S. Knott
Administrative
Assistant