Borough Council Meeting Minutes

November 2, 1998

Meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM. The following were in attendance: Dave Hindman, Bill Thompson, Raymond Brown, Linda Abrams, Phyllis Sturdevant, Josh McGroarty, Dan Dunham III, Ed Webster and Elaine Shirk.

OUTSIDE BUSINESS:

Virginia Hugo turned in $313.47 for Real Estate Taxes and $45.94 in Per Capita and Occupation taxes.

Cindy Kobbe asked about ordinances regulating signs in the Borough. Ray Brown made a motion to allow Cindy permission to erect a Millard Realty Sign in the Borough, Linda Abrams seconded motion, vote was unanimous.

Secretary mentioned a charge by bank to the Highway Account of $17.00 for checks which is not allowable. Asked for permission to write a check from General account to Highway Acount. Permission granted.

The Mayor was sworn in last week.

There will be a meeting at Secretary's house on Wednesday, the 11th, at 7:00 pm to work on the 1999 Proposed Budget. All Council Members are welcome to attend.

There will be a special meeting on November 17th, at 7:00 PM at the Social Hall to introduce the Proposed 1999 budget and sign a contract for cindering and snow removal.

MINUTES

The minutes from October 5 were read. Phyllis Sturdevant made a motion to accept minutes as read, Linda Abrams seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

TREASURER'S REPORT

The treasurer's report was read. Ray Brown made a motion to accept the treasurer's report, Bill Thompson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Highway - Got 5 tons cold patch which is up at Park. There will be a work bee Sunday afternoon at 1:30 to work on pot holes. Anyone who can help bring shovels and brooms.

Denny Chase will be contacted about the hole by the BBQ pit, still needs to be black-topped.

Park - Water has been drained at the Park. Merry-Go-Round still needs to go back to the school. There was a work bee Sunday afternoon to put park benches away and close up the park.

Sewer - Dave has checked on Fire Extinguishers. At J&B in Rome the 3 extinguishers can be purchase for $108.28. Leljedal's has a fiberglass ladder that holds up to 250 lbs for $249.99. Bill Thompson made a motion to buy the fire extinguishers and ladder, Linda Abrams seconded motion. Vote was unanimous.

One of the night lights at the Sewer Bldg needs fixing.

Every thing going good, Sewer working at 98% efficiency.

Water - New Albany had a water scare and some residents called DEP. The water was tested at the school and at 5 residents in the Boro and all tested negative for bacteria. New Albany's water is good. DEP checked all of Webster's records also.

An Agreement was reached with Ron Russell, DEP, Wyalusing School District and the Borough that Chris Lent will take a water test each day at the school. The Problem is not Borough water but the school's line going into the school. The line is bad and needs to be repaired or replaced. Dave Hindman will write a letter to the School Board.

One thing DEP stated is that no water can be in the chlorinator bldg. Dave Engle wants to know when we are going to fix the overflow at the tank. Also, DEP stated that doing the SWIP at the chlorinator will be just as efficient.

Roadway to chlorinator needs to be repaired. Bill Thompson made a motion to get Kyle Bird in to work on the road for a cost up to $500.00. Josh McGroarty seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

Hopefully, we will be able to start billing from meter readings on February 1, 1999. Dave is working with Attorney on getting released from PUC control.

BILLS:

Borough:
Kevin Downs $ 31.17 - EIT Commission
GPU 55.52 - park meter
NAVFD 30.00 - hall rental
District Justice 20.75 - Civil Actions
N. A. Water Acct. 207.90 - hydrant rental
Daily Review 24.70 - adv.
Highway Acct 17.00 - bank charge for checks - not allowable for hwy.
Payroll
E. Shirk 150.00
V. Hugo 17.97
FICA & Medicare 12.85

Highway:
GPU $245.52 - Street Lights

Sewer:
Farm & Home Gas Serv. $ 15.62 - Propane Sewer Bldg.
McGuires Septic 1537.50 - Sludge Removal
GPU 731.47 - Sewer Bldg Elec. (September)
GPU 411.25 - Sewer Bldg Elec. (October)
Towanda Municipal Auth 225.00 - testing
Payroll
E. Webster 600.00
E. Shirk 150.00
FICA & Medicare 57.38

Water:
GPU $ 66.17 - Pump
GPU 8.42 - Chlorinator
Leljedal's 5.09 - Pool test kit
Seewald 14.00 - testing
Payroll
E. Webster 370.00
E. Shirk 150.00
FICA & Medicare 39.78

Ray Brown made a motion to pay the bills. Linda Abrams seconded the motion, motion carried.

Bill Thompson made a motion to adjourn, Josh McGroarty seconded the motion, meeting was adjourned at 8:30.

Elaine Shirk
Secretary
2 November 1998