Borough Council Meeting Minutes

April 5, 1999

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. The following were in attendance: Dave Hindman, Bill Thompson, Phyllis Sturdevant, Dan Dunham, Linda Abrams, Joseph Keeney, Raymond Brown, Katherine Chase, Warren Knapp (PENNDOT) Ginny Hugo, Ray Robinson, Vida Williams, Robert Manahan and Elaine Shirk.

OUTSIDE BUSINESS:

Ray Robinson – Alley to his business (Ceramic shop) needs to be repaired, full of potholes. Would like some gravel or shale put on it. Also, the house where Button’s lived is safety hazard. House is owned by Dick Cummiskey.

Vida Williams – Jones Alley needs fixing also, full of pot holes. Main Street in front of the truck garage is terrible. Vida also asked if the Borough would back the residents that live by the creek; they are trying to get something done with the creek. It is undermining its banks behind their homes.
Vida also asked again about fencing her yard; wants to know about easements.
She also thanked the Council for their assistance with the past problem she had.

Ginny Hugo – for the last 3 years people have been parking upon and over the curb, causing potholes ruining grass and breaking the water shutoffs. Will check with PENNDOT.

Warren Knapp – Agility Coordinator for PENNDOT. He just came to the meeting to meet our new Mayor and let us know he is available for assistance if we need it.

Kathy Chase – Needs to get all the copies of the EMC Plan Books back so they can be updated. She will get together will Bill Thompson to do this. Bill Thompson also stated he needs a radio for his duties as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Borough. Kathy or Bill needs to know immediately if there is a power outage or other emergency in the Borough. She and Bill had attended a training session.

Ginny Hugo turned in 1998 taxes in the amount of $13.48 and taxes for March 1999 for $2,249.19.

We received forms from Bradford County Action, regarding youth working for the Borough this summer. Dan Dunham, Mayor will fill out the forms.

MINUTES:

Minutes from March 1, Meeting were read an approved by a motion by Bill Thompson, second by Phyllis Sturdevant.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Treasurer's Report was read and approved by a motion from Ray Brown and seconded by Bill Thompson.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Highway: Josh was not present. Besides what was discussed earlier stop sign at corner of Hubler and Main has been fixed. Josh needs to survey town for street signs that need to be replaced.

Pelton Hill Road needs attention again.

Park: Nothing

Sewer: Blower motor needs to be sent to Athens for repair. Bill Thompson will take care of. Sewer running ok.

Water: Line from Hatch Springs is clogged by roots which is restricting flow into tank.

Dave will write a letter to residents explaining that even though we have water in tank, we still need to conserve a little until we get a better flow.

The Borough advertised for bids for drilling well at Site #1. Received two bids:

#1, New Way Drilling from Jersey Shore, PA - $9,740.
#2, Eichelbergers, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA - $18,123

Dave will send Bids to Stiffler for his consideration.

DEP is holding a Seminar in Mansfield titled Consumer Confidence Reports, dealing with the new regulations for water suppliers. The date is May 13 and the cost is $75.00; Dave Hindman asked the Council about attending this Seminar. Phyllis Sturdevant made a motion that the Borough pays the fee for Seminar and send Dave to the meeting. Bill Thompson seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

Discussion ensued regarding the fire hydrant that was broken off in front of the Library. Need to contact the state police for report and then file an insurance claim. The hole needs to be covered. Discussion whether the fire hydrant could be used again or if it needs to be replaced.

BILLS:

Borough:Katherine Chase $15.40 EMT Training
GPU $19.76 Park Meter
Assessment Office $25.45 99 Real Estate Tax Bill Printing
Daily Review $108.30 advertising
Kevin Downs $14.00 EIT Commission
PRWA $75.00 Consumer Confidence Report Seminar - Dave
HARIE $1468.00 Worker’s Comp. Insurance
PSAB $45.15 1st Quarter
Payroll: E. Shirk $175.00 Secretary
V. Hugo $113.80 Tax Collector
FICA & Medicare $22.09

Highway:
Mike Epler Tire $231.00 Plowing & Cindering
GPU $245.52 Street Lights

Sewer:
Farm & Home Gas Svc. $144.69 Sewer Propane
McGuire’s Septic $1225.00 Remove Sludge
Towanda Municipal $60.00 Testing
Rural Development $9100.00 Sewer Loan
Payroll: E. Shirk $175.00 Secretary
E. Webster $550.00 Sewer Operator
FICA & Medicare $55.46

Water:
Denny Chase $600.00 Excavation by Chlorinator Bldg.
GPU $45.32 Chlorinator
GPU $234.12 Pump
Leljedal’s $8.99 Lockset for chlorinator bldg.
Seewald $14.00 Testing
Jones Water Supply $452.26 coupling, bell clamp
Shaffer’s Feed Store $21.00 Lime
Payroll: E. Shirk $175.00
E. Webster $450.00
FICA & Medicare $47.81

Ray Brown made a motion to pay the bills, Linda Abrams seconded the motion, and vote was unanimous.

Linda Abrams made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.

Elaine Shirk
5 April 1999