Borough Council Meeting Minutes

February 7, 2000

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. The following were in attendance: David Hindman, Phyllis Sturdevant, Dan Dunham, Josh McGroarty, Linda Abrams, Bill Thompson, and Elaine Shirk.

OUTSIDE BUSINESS:

Dan Dunham stated that the doors of the Season’s Specialty Building on Hubler Street had been blocked when the street was plowed for snow. Dave will speak to Mike Epler.

The Borough has received the release from Kissell.

MINUTES:

Minutes from the January meeting were read and approved by a motion made by Phyllis Sturdevant and seconded by Linda Abrams.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer’s Report was read and approved by a motion from Bill Thompson, seconded by Linda Abrams.

Committee Reports:

Road - Having two Borough Streets with similar names is causing problems, especially for emergency medical personnel. The streets in question are Overton Street and Overton Road. Overton Street is commonly called Pelton Hill Road. Dave will check to see what needs to be done, and if the name of the street can be changed to Pelton Hill Road.

Josh suggested that a map be placed on the wall of the Sewer Building, showing streets by name, water and sewer shutoffs and manholes.

There are many streets signs missing. When it gets warmer a survey will be made and new street signs ordered.

Josh asked about regular cleaning of the culverts.

Park - Nothing

Sewer – McGroarty Enterprises have completed the work at the Sewer Building. They did additional work to replace and restore window and door jams, install door and window trim, baseboard molding, additional 4 foot light fixture, installed sink, etc. Dave Hindman ok’d the additional work.

Josh stated that an estimate for painting the drywall would be approximately $700. Dave Hindman made a motion to have the painting done. Bill Thompson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Water – Leaks at the Arizzi residence and at Bob Stoudt’s apartment have been fixed.

Finally got test report from well. Ron Russell said one of the best test results he has received.

Dave will speak to Stiffler about how to hook into the water system and then the Borough will have to start looking for the money to do it.

Dave Hindman will be working on a Water Ordinance. Hope to have it ready for the next meeting.

Dave Hindman read the meters in January.

BILLS:

Borough
Park Sewer $326.00
PSAB $ Borough Code & Related Laws
GPU $ 17.87 Park Electric
NAVFD $ 30.00 Hall Rental
Viking Office Supplies $ 89.93 Polaroid Camera & Film
Daily Review $ 51.48 Adv.
Kissell $ 28.50
Kevin Downs $ 14.90 EIT Commission
Payroll
E. Shirk $175.00
FICA & Med 13.39

Highway
GPU $245.52 Street Lights
Mike Epler Tire $866.50 Snow Plowing & Cindering

Sewer
Petty Cash $ 41.79
GPU $415.04 Sewer Electric
McGroarty Enterprises $5,160.00 Work on Sewer Bldg.
Kissell $ 57.00 Kissell
Main Pool & Chemical $165.00 Calcium
Denny Chase $300.00 Work on Dan Dunham’s sewer
Water $666.29 Sewer Bill paid our of water account
Payroll:
E. Shirk $175.00
FICA & Med $ 13.39

Water
Petty Cash $ 29.14
GPU $ 38.29 Chlorinator
GPU $ 82.69 Pump
Malatesta, Hawke & McKeon $678.00 PUC
Denny Chase $465.00 Work on Dan Dunham’s Water
Seewald $ 30.00 Testing
Towanda Municipal $ 55.00 Testing
Payroll:
E. Shirk $175.00
FICA & Med. $ 13.39

OLD BUSINESS:

Clean Up Day Volunteer

NEW BUSINESS:

Josh McGroarty turned in his resignation since he has moved out of the Borough. Dave Hindman made a motion to accept Josh’s resignation, Bill Thompson seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. This leaves the Borough with two vacant seats.

Linda Abrams made a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Elaine Shirk
February 7, 2000