Borough Council Meeting Minutes

September 5, 2000

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM. The following were in attendance: David Hindman, Bill Thompson, Dan Dunham, Linda Abrams, Phyllis Sturdevant, Vida Williams, Earl Danley, Vanessa Danley, and Elaine Shirk

OUTSIDE BUSINESS:

Vida Williams reported that there is $350.00 in the Memorial Fund for Mike Cuomo. She is organizing a Committee to make the decision on what to use the money for. She asked the Council about a donation. Gloria will come to New Albany for the dedication. Gloria asked that the money be used for something for the youth of New Albany. Phyllis Sturdevant made a motion for the Council to donate $50.00 for the Memorial Fund. Bill Thompson seconded the motion contingent on approval by solicitor. Vote was unanimous. Dave will contact the solicitor regarding the donation.

The Council received an article regarding West Nile Virus from the Health Department. It was made available for anyone who wished to read it.

Vida once again mentioned the Manahan’s, (Jeff’s apartment’s) parking on the sidewalk.

Virginia Hugo turned in $185.72 in taxes.

Danley’s mention the Dumpster behind the Pizza Shop. It has been full and not dumped for approximately a month.

Vida also mention the potholes that need filling.

Howard Hugo brought up the four wheelers be ridden on the Borough Streets.

MINUTES:

Minutes from the August meeting were read and approved with a motion made by Bill Thompson and seconded by Linda Abrams.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer’s Report was read and approved with a motion from Phyllis Sturdevant, seconded by Linda Abrams.

Committee Reports:

Highway - Jan and Dave met with Warren Knapp, Tim Allen and Larry Kunkle. They spoke about the Agility Program. PENDOT will come in and fix major potholes, probably take 2 days.

Streets discussed were Hubler by the bank, Pelton Hill (the lower part), also talked about what they would do with the rest of Pelton Hill Road. Dave will get back with Fowlers.

PENDOT can come in 2-3 weeks. Dave will mark the potholes that we want fixed. May Street to be smoothed out by foot bridge. Bill Thompson made a motion to have PENDOT do the potholes, Linda Abrams seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.

Earl Danley asked if the Borough had considered weight limits on the borough streets.
This has not been considered.

Dave Hindman made a motion to advertise for the snow plowing and cindering. Bill Thompson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Will request that the bids be back by the October meeting, which will be October 3.

Vida asked about the crosswalks being painted.

Park - Several reunions scheduled for next year already.

The Fall Festival will be held the 23rd and 24th.

Sewer – Finally received letter from DEP saying we had to put generator in the Sewer Plant. Engineer will have bid documentation at next meeting.

Dave would like to have some racks (8 ft long by 2 ft wide) put in the sewer plant. Approximate cost $120.00 ea. Dave made a motion to buy 3 at $120 each, plus the plywood for the shelves. Linda Abrams seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Howard Hugo stated that the manholes for the sewer should be inspected. Sometimes they get blocked and need to be flushed. Previously the Borough had the Fire Department flush them.

Water – DEP came and did an inspection, no faults and the water supply is good.

Hydrants should be flushed again; Council has had 3 complaints of dirty sediments.

BILLS:

Borough
Peoples State Bank $ 15.00 Safe Deposit Box
GPU $ 51.06 Park Meter
Community Library $ 300.00 Donation
NAVFD $1000.00 Donation
NA Water Dept $ 831.60 Hydrant Rental
Kevin Downs $ 83.94 EIT Commission
Viking Office Supplies $ 651. 59 Copier, toner & notebooks
Daily Review $ 113.24 Advertising
NAVFD $ 30.00 Hall rental
Cyber Quest $ 22.50 Dave – check computer
HARIE $1419.00 Worker’s Comp Ins
Henry Dunn $ 301.00 Addit. Liab, Prop. Chgs.
Payroll:
E. Shirk $ 175.00
V. Hugo $ 9.29
Dale Hatch $ 97.85
Bonnie Gill $ 82.40
FICA & Medicare $ 27.89

Highway
GPU $ 245.52 Street Lights

Sewer
McGuire’s Septic $ 630.00 Sludge trucking
GPU $ 427.16 Sewer Electric
CTCO $ 19.47 Sewer Phone
ESJAY, Unlimited $ 97.25 Thermal Rolls
Wyalusing Municipal Auth $ 525.00 Sludge
Horton Electric Motor Service $ 535.00 Rewind of 2hp motor
Larry Grace’s Elec. $1596.00 Elect. At Sewer Bldg.
Payroll:
Ed Webster $ 680.00
E. Shirk $ 175.00
FICA & Medicare $ 13.39
FICA & Medicare $ 52.05 for Webster

Water
GPU $ 8.42 Chlorinator
GPU $ 27.63 Pump
Seewald $ 15.00 testing
Payroll:
E. Webster $ 310.00
E. Shirk $ 175.00
FICA & Medicare $ 13.39
FICA & Medicare $ 23.72 for Webster

Phyllis Sturdevant made a motion to pay bills, Linda Abrams seconded the motion, vote was unanimous.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water Ordinance: Bill Thompson made a motion to adopt Water Ordinance 2001, Linda Abrams seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Part II of the ordinance does not set the rates. The rates are set by a resolution. Dave read the Rate Resolution. Bill Thompson made a motion to pass the rate resolution, Linda Abrams seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

The Council’s Wish List for Grants was discussed:

Within 5 years, Jan Bouse would like Front Street to look like Main Street in Towanda.
Well hooked into Water System
Upgrade Water System
Drainage and Streets Upgraded
Housing Rehabilitation
Zoning
Master Plan
Sidewalks
Municipal Building

Doug Newton and Thelma Dunham want their water turned off.

NEW BUSINESS:

Dan Dunham asked about the Council having a float or at least walking in the Parade.

Within the next 2 weeks a letter will be sent to all the water customers regarding rates.

Phyllis Sturdevant made a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35.

Elaine Shirk
September 5, 2000