Borough Council Meeting Minutes

December 7, 1998

Meeting was called to order at 7:25 PM. The following were in attendance: Dave Hindman, Bill Thompson, Linda Abrams, Phyllis Sturdevant, Josh McGroarty, Dan Dunham, III, Katherine Chase, Karen McGroarty and Elaine Shirk.

OUTSIDE BUSINESS:

Kathy Chase related that she and Bill will be working on a Hazard Vulnerability Study.

There were no taxes collected in November.

Josh McGroarty made a motion to increase the Secretary's Salary by $75.00 a month. for a total wage of $525 a month, for the 1999 budget. Bill Thompson seconded the motion, vote was unanimous. This will be an increase of $25.00 from each, the Borough, Sewer and Water Accounts.

The proposed 1999 budget has been open for review for 10 days at the Secretary's House. Bill Thompson made a motion to adopt the proposed budget, Linda Abrams seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

After reviewing the applications from the two Borough Associations, Dave Hindman made a motion that we pay the dues of $75.00, and receive info from PSAB (Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs).

Dave Hindman brought up the agreement between the Fire Department and the Borough that was discussed some time ago. Phyllis made a motion to approve the agreement, Josh McGroarty seconded the motion. Vote was as follows: Dave Hindman abstained as he is secretary to Fire Co., Bill Thompson voted no, Josh McGroarty, Phyllis Sturdevant and Linda Abrams voted yes, motion carried. Also, a $1000 donation was put in the Budget for 1999 for the Fire Department.

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. Bill Thompson made a motion to accept the treasurer's report, Phyllis Sturdevant seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Highway - A work bee was held and got some pot holes patched.

Snow removal and Cindering contract has been signed with Mike Epler.

Stop sign by Dan Brown's needs some work.

Dan Dunham brought up the problem of people parking in front of Tillie Hatch's house, believes this should be a no parking area. Josh will check with PENDOT regarding this.

Park - Linda is going to have Duane Abrams go over the lawn mower and have him take the battery out for winter. The spot light by the concession stand is out at the Park, Bill Thompson will check on this.

Sewer - There is a problem with flow recorder getting erratic readings.

Lime is needed, Ed Webster will get an estimate for 125 bags of lime which will last for a year.

Should think about getting a generator, in case New Albany should lose power. Bill Thompson will check on prices for generators.

DEP sent thanks for final payment of civil fine.

Dave Hindman will get estimates on finishing inside of sewer building and getting electrical work done. Dave is still working on fire extinguishers.

Dave stated that he had received a letter from our legal counsel regarding the Kissell case. Approximately $13,000 was withheld from the project because Kissell defaulted on the contract. Kissell's counsel has contacted out saying they want to settle if we agree to pay them $2300. After much discussion the council decided that it would probably cost more than that to continue to fight this case. Josh McGroarty made a motion to pay the $2300 to Kissell and to settle, Bill Thompson seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

Water - Need to order chlorine by end of year. Ed Webster wants to get estimates.

DEP wants to know when the chlorinated water is going to be diverted from he creed.
The electrical service box is corroded at the Chlorinator bldg. Dave will have someone look at it.

Ron Russell stated that we could do SWIP at Chlorinator, Williamsport Office says no, awaiting from DEP.

Dave hasn't been able to get in touch with Kyle Bird or Terry Williams with regard to the road to Chlorinator bldg. It is in bad shape.

Bill Thompson made a motion to accept Stiffler for our engineering services for 1999. Josh McGroarty seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

BILLS:

Borough:
Kevin Downs $ 73.63- EIT Commission
GPU 66.82 - park meter
NAVFD 30.00 - hall rental
Daily Review 72.20 - adv.
Postmaster 20.00 - PO Box Rental
Leljedal's 20.67 - Brooms & Battery
Allen's Trash Co. 75.00 - Park Trash for 1998
PSAB 75.00 - Dues
J&B Supply 108.28 - Fire Extinguishers
Payroll
E. Shirk 150.00
FICA & Medicare 11.48

Highway:
GPU $245.52 - Street Lights

Sewer:
Farm & Home Gas Serv. $ 55.86 - Propane Sewer Bldg.
GPU 422.06 - Sewer Bldg Elec.
Leljedal's 249.99 - Ladder
Niemiec 38.00 - Kissell
Towanda Municipal 85.00 - testing
Payroll
E. Webster 650.00
E. Shirk 150.00
FICA & Medicare 61.20
Water:
GPU $ 40.82 - Pump
GPU 8.82 - Chlorinator
Petty Cash 28.17 - Misc.
Seewald 28.00 - testing
Niemiec 275.00 - PUC
Towanda Boro 112.67 - Line to Fire Dept. Truck Bldg.
Payroll
E. Webster 330.00
E. Shirk 150.00
FICA & Medicare 36.72

Josh McGroarty made a motion to pay the bills, Bill Thompson seconded the motion, motion carried.

Phyllis Sturdevant made a motion to adjourn, Linda Abrams seconded the motion, meeting was adjourned at 8:45.

Elaine Shirk
Secretary
7 December 1998

Minutes approved with amendment as follows: A motion made by Bill Thompson to change Wettlauffer's EDU from 2 to 1.5 was seconded by Josh McGroarty. Vote was unanimous, motion carried. Dave Hindman will write a letter to the Wettlaufer's.