JUNE 29, 2005 - SPECIAL MEETING
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
Council President Charles McCammon called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with the following in attendance:
Borough Council Members – Charles McCammon, C. Harold Mumma, Lorena Newcomer and John Cook (Richard George arrived at 7:10 p.m.; Stephen Monn was absent)
Mayor Louis M. Barlup, Jr.
Borough Staff: Lloyd R. Hamberger, II, Borough Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Barlup led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Councilman Mumma reported that a letter of resignation was received from Police Officer Mike Broas, effective 07/04/05.
In addition, Pool Manager Erin Stoops is recommending hiring six (6) additional substitute lifeguards for Northside Pool – Erica Skipton, Hannah Baxter, Leigh Trei, Emily Doescher, Jordan Sanders and Taryn Hough.
PROPERTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: No report.
STREET COMMITTEE: No report.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE: No report.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: Councilman Cook reported a change in the Revitalization/Finance Committee from 07/25/05 to 07/18/05.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS ON AGENDA: No comments.
VOTING ON ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Mumma made a motion to accept Patrolman Mike Broas’ resignation, effective 07/04/05. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Mumma made a motion to hire six (6) additional substitute lifeguards for Northside Pool, as recommended by Erin Stoops. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Barlup read a prepared statement from the Governor regarding his receipt of an “Outstanding Mayor of the Year” award.
APPROVE MINUTES: Councilman Cook made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9th special meeting, as written. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
AWARD BIDS FOR STREET PAVING: Councilman Cook made a motion to award the bid for 2005 street resurfacing projects to Valley Quarries, Inc. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
ADOPT ORDINANCE FOR LOAN AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS: Councilman Cook made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1029 and execute documents for the $1.3 million dollar loan for street projects. Councilwoman Newcomer seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1029
OF THE COUNCIL OF THIS BOROUGH AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE OF THIS BOROUGH, TO BE DESIGNATED GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES OF 2005, TO BE DATED THE DATE OF DELIVERY THEREOF, IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,300,000), PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AND TOWARD THE FINANCING OF A CAPITAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF FINANCING, DESIGNING, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF OPENING AND IMPROVING STREETS, CULVERTS AND UTILITIES FACILITIES OF THE BOROUGH; ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID OR PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF SUCH NOTE; FIXING THE SUBSTANTIAL FORM OF SUCH NOTE; PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THIS BOROUGH IN SUPPORT THEREOF; CREATING A SINKING FUND IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH NOTE AS REQUIRED BY SAID ACT; AUTHORIZING AN INFRASTRUCTURE BANK LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS BOROUGH AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS LENDER; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THE SAME SHALL BE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Complete copy on file at Borough Hall.
COMMENTS ON CENTER SQUARE & COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF NEW PLANS: Lloyd Hamberger gave a presentation. The following residents spoke:
- Paul Engelstadt, 129 E. Second Street
- Janice Krauss, S. Church Street
- Allen Porter, 932 Sunset Avenue
- Dave McKarney, Eastland Circle
- Margaret Smelzer
- John Porniski
- Andrea Struble, 28 E. Third Street
- Marjorie Benson, E. Third Street
- Frank Bitner, Anthony Avenue
- Roy Struble, 28 E. Third Street
Councilwoman Newcomer made a motion to approve the traffic signals, but request PENNDOT to review the layout for the brick crosswalks. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Councilman Cook made a motion to approve the concept of a joint comprehensive plan with Washington Township, and that the Borough Manager be authorized to proceed with the grant application process. Councilman George seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
SIGN FOR HIGH SCHOOL: Councilman Cook made a motion to waive the variance fee for the High School’s sign request. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Councilman Mumma made a motion to appoint Mike Forney (W. Third Street) to a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board. Councilman Cook seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE - NON-AGENDA ITEMS: No comments.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: No report.
PAY BILLS: Councilman Cook made a motion to approve the payment of Voucher List VL-05-18. Councilman Mumma seconded; the motion passed unanimously
Councilman George requested clarification of a PENNDOT bill, questioned meal reimbursements for the Police Department and questioned the Municipal Sign Company bill for signs at Memorial Park.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS: Councilman George expressed his concern and was not in agreement with the decision to re-align the committees. Councilman George requested Lloyd Hamberger to pursue the issue on the Armory Building that will be sold – he wants to ensure that the Borough has an opportunity to purchase it.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Grubbs
Head of Engineering Services