Please Vote for the Borough Park!!!!

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Riegelsville Borough Park Improvements

2013 Volunteer Challenge Project

Lehigh Valley Volunteer Center

Employees from SSM Group, Inc., Riegelsville Borough and Recreation Association are participating in the Lehigh Valley Volunteer Challenge.  As part of the Challenge we worked Saturday, April 20, 2013, to beautify the Riegelsville Borough Park, we mulched both play areas, painted the refreshment stand and installed a fence around the parking area.  The Challenge Program is essential to the LV Volunteer Center. A majority of it operating funds comes directly from votes made towards volunteer projects. So please get on your computer and Vote! Please help us win this year’s challenge, which is decided by votes.  Voting for the project is open on the Lehigh Valley Volunteer Website at http://www.volunteerlv.org/events/vol_chal/vol_chal.asp.  Please vote for our project found under SSM GROUP.  Winners will be announced and awards will be presented at the May 30, 2013, Challenge Awards Event.

 

 

 

 

Sherry Masteller

Riegelsville Borough Secretary/Open Records Officer

www.riegelsville.org

Office 610-749-2726

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March 2013 Council Minutes

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:30 p.m. March 13, 2013. Following the Pledge of Allegiance a roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Rich Pursell, Thomas Stinnett, Kathleen Weiss and Mayor Stokes.  Kathie Weiss motioned to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2013 Council Meeting and R. Pursell seconded.  Unanimous.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:  

            Letter date February 14, 2013 from Riegelsville Public Library President, Beth Banko requesting Borough Council to appoint Sallie Banko as a working member of the board.  Council proceeded with a lengthy discussion. E. Bartosiewicz motioned to appoint Sallie Banko to Library Board, R. Scott seconded. 

Motioned passed 4-1.           

 

REPORTS:

            President – Nothing to report

            Mayor – Mayor Stokes reported to Council that he called S. Masteller in reference to the procedure for new people moving into the Borough.  Mayor Stokes relayed the message to the new Borough residents to call the Borough office to give S. Masteller the information that is needed.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:  

            Borough Resident, Carly Egberts joined the Council meeting as part of her senior research project.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:         

Community Affairs:

Discussions:

Zoning:  K. Clayton, Borough Zoning Officer reported to Council that 1-renovation permit #1121 Easton Road, 1-Commercial renovation permit #711-715 Durham Road.  Waiting for a few roofing application to come back to the office for approval.

Fire Co. News: E. Bartosiewicz reported to Council that the Fire Co. has their first “Fish Fry” on 2/15.  Breakfast was 2/17, 355 served.

            Library News: Pat McEvoy, Library Board member reported to Council that the Library is trying the Movie nights again so far they had “Arsenic & Old Lace 1/31- unfortunately no one attended.  February 26, 2013 program “Heart Disease in Women” in conjunction with the Easton Hospital.  To look ahead to July 16, 2013 “Star watch Stargazing Event”. 2012 Federal and PA tax publications are now available in the Library. “Bridging Cultures” Muslim book/film Collection is being catalogued. This was purchased with a collection grant.

            January 2013 Statistics:

      Public Count: 709

      Circulation: 1,254

      E-book checkouts: 59 downloads,

      E-book users (new registrations): 3

      Items lent out (In-County): 405

      Items Borrowed (In-County): 211

      Public Computers/wifi use: 26

      Historic Room Visits: 23

      Tax Form requests: 16

      Total Cardholders: 1,052

      Collection size: 16,639 items (9,600 adult +Easy, 7,039Juvenile & Young Adult)

            Riegelsville Enhancement Committee News: “Super Bowl” Hoagie sale profit was $292.00.

      The next meeting is February 27, 2013 at 7pm at the Borough Hall meeting room.

            Riegelsville Emergency Management: The Team had a meeting on Saturday February 16, 2013 at Noon.  Borough office still did not receive an update on “Storm Sandy”.

            EMS News: E. Bartosiewicz stated the meeting was cancelled due to holiday. One ambulance is running from Midnight to 6am instead of two ambulances. They are encouraging the Fire Co. to assist EMS calls during those hours.

      Rec Board News: R. Scott reported to Council the next meeting is January 31, 2013, 7pm at the Borough Hall. Dink Lettering is giving a quote on redoing the Park sign.  SSM group is entering a contest to pick an organization to volunteer for a weekend and they have asked the Rec Board. During our last meeting we put together a list and Tom Speicher, Rec Board member is corresponding with SSM and will keep updating the rec board.  Next fundraiser is Basket Bingo on March 24, 2013. Basket Sponsors are being solicited.  T-Ball team has 10 players so far and we will have a Girls softball “B” team but not enough players for girls “A” team. 

 

Utilities:

Discussions: 

            K. Weiss reported that the Street light is still out near Frigid Freeze. S. Masteller will fax met-ed the paperwork.

S. Masteller is still waiting for a resolution from Met-Ed for changing the Street light wattage at 744 Edgewood Road.

The borough office received the 2013 Traffic Signal maintenance; S. Masteller will compare the list from last year.

County of Bucks Emergency Services has invited the Riegelsville Water Company to a meeting on April 15, 2013.

There is a water leak at 529 Easton Road, W. Dowd Excavating are scheduled to repair on Thursday February 21, 2013 at 8am. Dick Mead and W. Dowd think that the Borough received copper piping that was poor quality.

Senator Bob Mensch announced a meeting on March 21, 2013 at Quakertown Borough 6-7pm.

Bucks County Planning Commission annual report was emailed to the Borough. S. Masteller gave Council members the shorten versions of the large document.

 

Streets & Properties:

Discussions:

            Matt would like to purchase a truck charger (Self contained) for $149.00 instead of the cables for $80.00.  Council agreed that would be a better investment to purchase the self contained charger.

            Todd Myers, Borough Engineer discussed the 2013 Street Project. The ad will go in the paper 3/15-3/22 then the bid opening will be during the Streets meeting on April 3, 2013 at 7pm. Council will vote to  advertise during Council on March 13, 2013.  S. Masteller will contact R. Pursell about a few questions that T. Myers had.

            Resident at 123 Maplewood Road inquired with the office about the curb that is deteriorated in front of the house.  The Borough is in charge of the maintenance of the curbing if there is any.  Council suggested S. Masteller asks K & K Construction for a proposal.  S. Masteller will check with M. Brady to see if there are any other curbs that need repair to add to the proposal.

            Resident at 902 Fairmont Road would like to make part of his back yard a meadow with decorative grass, plants and flowers.   Council said that would be fine as long as he was not planting grass and not mowing it.  The resident also had questions about the site triangle and S. Masteller will gather the information and get it to him.

            S. Masteller will contact PennDot the week of March 18, 2013 to set up an appointment to discuss the parking issue when the temporary canal bridge is constructed.

 

Finance:

Discussions:

            Jewell Computing Solutions proposal was discussed and Mayor Stokes got Jeff on the phone so Council could ask specific questions.  Council continued to discuss and would like to get additional proposals from other companies. Discussion to have S. Masteller use back-up discs for her computer plus put copies in safe deposit box plus one set off site in case of a fire.

            Council Handbook needs to be updated so each committee chair is going to work on their committee’s information.

            S. Masteller will send Frank Preedy an email to ask if Dave Gerstenberg is still on the EM team.

            Council discussed the financials. They questioned why no back taxes where paid in January or February. Remark: T. Macaluso reported to S. Masteller that taxes are usually paid right before the sheriff sale, up to eighteen months. The water fund employee wages are at 21% and should be around 16%. Remarks: T. Macaluso reported to S. Masteller that since the meters are read quarterly so that will affect it and also M. Brady has been trying to find leaks and checking drains so that will increase the percentage.

            Council will discuss the new appointment to the library board during the Council meeting on March 13, 2013 at 7:30; S. Masteller will try to find more information for Council.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

            Any update on the Turkey buzzards/vultures in the Borough? Residents are calling the Borough Office.  T. Stinnett reported to Council that they are protected by the US Department of Agriculture. The DofA does offer to  aid in encouraging the Birds to relocate but they charge approximately $450 for this service.

            Council Hearing with Mr. Sweeney set for March 21, 2013 at 7pm.  Please let Sherry know if you are not able to make this hearing so we have a quorum.

            Approval to advertise the 2013 Street Bid project R. Pursell motioned to approve, E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

            Approval of check to Bergeys Tire Service $1444.00(2000 Dump truck 6 tires, Utilities 4 tires). R. Scott motioned to approve, E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS:  

            Tax and Zoning Office copier/printer is not working correctly.

            Borough Resident Elaine Albrecht has Service Electric bundle and she lost her phone for about ten minutes on March 11, 12 2013.  S. Masteller suggested she call Service Electric to report the issue.  Council suggested that S. Masteller research the Borough contract with Service Electric and contact them.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:   R. Scott motioned to approve and K. Weiss seconded.   Unanimous

Meeting adjourned 8:51 PM.  Next Council meeting is April 10, 2013

Sherry Masteller  

Borough Secretary

 

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Street Bid Legal Notice

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

From Borough of Riegelsville

LEGAL                                                                                615 Easton Road

NOTICE                                                                              P.O. Box 551

                                                                                            Riegelsville, PA 18077

                                                                                            Telephone (610)749-2726

Sealed bids are due at 7:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Riegelsville Borough Office located at 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville, PA 18077, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Work includes approximately 440 tons of bituminous scratch coat, 9,900 square yards of bituminous surface treatment, and 30 square yards of bituminous base repair.

Complete sets of specifications may be reviewed during regular business hours at Cowan Associates, Inc., 120 Penn-Am Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 (215-536-7075). Electronic copies may be obtained from Cowan Associates, Inc. during the same hours upon a non-refundable payment in the amount of $50.00. Bidders shall be PennDOT approved for performing roadway/street projects and related work, and shall provide with their bid formal documentation indicating similar work.

Bids must be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond issued by a Surety licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the total price bid made to the Owner.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price with a corporate surety approved by the Owner.

The Bidder’s attention is called to the fact that this project constitutes a Public Works by a Public Body project. Bidders are advised that Pennsylvania Prevailing Minimum Wage Rates, as set forth in the Contract Documents, must be paid to workers employed on this project. The successful Bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Award of Contract, if a Contract be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder, but the Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.

 Borough of Riegelsville

Gregory Stokes, Borough Mayor

 

 

 

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Proposed Ordinance 224

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

RIEGELSVILLE BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. 224

 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN UNOPENED CUL-DE-SAC

AT THE TERMINUS OF POPLAR ROAD, RIEGELSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

 Article I – Title and Purpose

 This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Vacating a Certain Unopened Cul-De-Sac at the Terminus of Poplar Road, Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.”  The purpose of the Ordinance is to vacate that the 60’ radial cul-de-sac located at the terminus of Poplar Road as first laid out and shown on a subdivision plan entitled, “Subdivision Plans Prepared for Joseph Cowley” as filed in the Bucks County Recorder’s Office on February 2, 2000 in Plan Book 299, Page 200 and subsequently depicted in a plan entitled “Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plans Prepared for Quaint Oak Bank” as filed in the Bucks County Recorder’s Office in Plan Book 376, Page 2.

 Article II – Abutting Property Owners

            The names of the affected abutting property owners, all of whom joined in the Petition by which this matter was brought before the Riegelsville Borough Council, are James G. Sweeney, Eileen A. Sweeney and Gayle M. Cillo.

 Article III – Text

             AND NOW, upon consideration of the Petition of James G. Sweeney, Eileen A. Sweeney and Gayle M. Cillo and after duly notice hearing held thereon, it is hereby ORDAINED, under and pursuant to the authority granted the Borough Council by sections 46371 and 46732 of the Borough Code, 53 P.S. § 46371 and 46372, that the Petition is GRANTED and that the said certain, unopened 60’ radial cul-de-sac located at the terminus of Poplar Road as first laid out and shown on a subdivision plan entitled, “Subdivision Plans Prepared for Joseph Cowley” as filed in the Bucks County Recorder’s Office on February 2, 2000 in Plan Book 299, Page 200 and subsequently depicted in a plan entitled “Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plans Prepared for Quaint Oak Bank” as filed in the Bucks County Recorder’s Office in Plan Book 376, Page 2 is hereby VACATED.

 Article IV – Recording

             This Ordinance shall be duly recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

 Article V – Repealer

             All provisions of the Riegelsville Borough Code unaffected by this Ordinance are hereby declared to be in full force and effect and any provisions of the Riegelsville Borough Code inconsistent with the terms of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.

 Article VI – Severability

 The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.  If any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such determination shall have no effect on the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.

 Article VII – Effective Date

 This Ordinance shall become effective upon the date of its adoption and is incorporated by reference into the Borough’s Code of Ordinances with the same force and effect as if duly recorded therein.

 

            ENACTED AND ORDAINED THIS          DAY OF MARCH 2013.

 

 

ATTEST: 

Secretary                                    

RIEGELSVILLE BOROUGH  COUNCIL            

:                              

By:      _________________________                     

            Thomas E. Stinnett, President

 

            Approved as an Ordinance of the Borough of Riegelsville, this                    day of March 2013.

 

                                                           

Gregory Stokes, Mayor

 

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Borough Council Public Hearing 3/21/13

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the Council of the Borough of Riegelsville that on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville, Pennsylvania a public hearing shall be held upon the Petition of James G. Sweeney, Eileen Sweeney and Gayle M. Cillo for an Ordinance vacating a certain unopened cul-de-sac at the terminus of Poplar Road, Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.  A full copy of the Petition with exhibits may be examined without charge at the Borough Hall during normal business hours, or may be obtained upon request for a charge not greater than the cost thereof.  If, after hearing, the Petition is granted, the Council will review and consider passage of proposed Riegelsville Borough Ordinance No. 224, the following of which is a summary prepared by the Borough’s solicitor.   Article I states the title as being ““An Ordinance Vacating a Certain Unopened Cul-De-Sac at the Terminus of Poplar Road, Riegelsville, Pennsylvania” and its purpose as being just that.  Article II identifies the abutting property owners.  Article III is the text of the proposed ordinance itself and, in sum, vacates the cul-de-sac in question.  Article IV directs that the proposed ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  Article V is a repealer section. Article VI is a severability section.  Article VII provides for an effective date of adoption.  Copies of the full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined without charge at the Riegelsville Borough Hall or the Bucks County Law Library during normal business hours, or may be obtained upon request for a charge not greater than the cost thereof.

 

                                                                                                William T.Dudeck, Esquire

Eastburn and Gray, P.C.

60 East Court Street

P.O. Box 1389

Doylestown, PA 1890

Solicitor for the Borough of Riegelsville

                     

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January 2013 Council Minutes

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:30 p.m. January 9, 2013. Following the Pledge of Allegiance a roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Rich Pursell, Thomas Stinnett and Kathleen Weiss.  E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2012 Council Meeting.  R. Pursell seconded.  Unanimous.

CORRESPONDENCE:  

Letter dated November 24, 2012 from Community Fire Company #1 Pete Cox, President and Lee Ann Hissim, Auxiliary President thanking the Borough Council for the generous gift of $1000.00. 

Letter dated December 14, 2012 from Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. yearly letter to see if the Riegelsville Water Company would like to sell to Aqua PA.  Council unanimously stated that they are not going to sell the water company.

Letter dated December 21, 2012 from Nockamixon Emergency Management Agency, addressed to Borough EOC.  Official acknowledgement of your generous contribution to our community welfare during last month’s Superstorm Sandy weather emergency.

Letter dated January 2, 2013 from William Dudeck, Borough Solicitor to James G. Sweeney, Esquire

“Ordinance vacating a certain Cul-de-sac at the terminus of Poplar Road”.

            Email dated January 2, 2013 from Borough Resident, Elizabeth Balogh in reference to a Penn Dot issue.  S. Masteller will pass this email to Ron Martin with PennDOT.

            Email dated January 2, 2013 Borough Resident, Tom Speicher in reference to water shut off for second bill.  E. Bartosiewicz motioned to cancel the second water bill since the apartment is not being rented anymore.  R. Pursell seconded. Unanimous. 

            Email dated January 8, 2013 from Cemetery Administrator, Tammy Macaluso in reference to the Borough plowing on Church Road and leaving piles of dirt.  R. Pursell suggested the Cemetery put up reflectors.

            Email dated January 8, 2013 from Borough resident, Marie Knecht in reference to joining the Riegelsville Borough Recreation Board.  E. Bartosiewicz motioned to appoint Marie Knecht to the Recreation Board.  Seconded by K. Weiss.  Unanimous.

Letter from Bucks County Borough Association announcing the January 29, 2013 meeting.  Council unanimously approved S. Masteller to attend.

REPORTS:

            President – T. Stinnett reported to Council that for 2012 the expenses were 12% over budget and the income was 15% over budget.

            Mayor – Mayor absent

CITIZENS COMMENTS:  none to report             

COMMITTEE REPORTS:     Committees did not meet due to the holiday.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

            Approval of Resolution R-01-13, adding “Memo” to the duplicate tax bill. E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve.  K. Weiss seconded.  Unanimous.

            Motion to approve check for $385.00 to Barry Hoffman (Well #3 auto con repair). R. Pursell motioned to approve.  E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

             Council discussed with M. Brady the Borough portion towards his health insurance. Council agreed to 75%of the premium quarterly with M. Brady paying 25% of the cost.

 NEW BUSINESS:  

            Elections for 2013: Municipal Primary- May 21, 2013

                                            Municipal Election- November 5, 2013

APPROVAL OF BILLS:     R. Pursell motioned to approve bills as listed.  K.  Weiss Seconded.  Unanimous.

Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.  Next Council meeting is February 13, 2013

 

 

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December 2012 Minutes

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:35 p.m. December 12, 2012. Following the Pledge of Allegiance a roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Rich Pursell, Rodney Scott, Thomas Stinnett, Kathleen Weiss, Mayor Stokes         . R. Pursell motioned to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2012 Council Meeting.  E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

CORRESPONDENCE:  

Letter dated December 4, 2012 from James G. Sweeney, P.C. referencing Petition to vacate a portion of a street at end of Poplar Road.

Letter dated December 5, 2012 from Todd Myers, President of Cowan Associates, Borough Engineer was received referencing the Municipal Engineering Services Rates Year 2013.

REPORTS:

            President – Nothing to report.

            Mayor – Mayor Stokes reported to Council that the increase in State Police coverage is working since he has overheard conversations like “be careful going through Riegelsville there are a lot of cops”.

 

CITIZENS COMMENTS:  Borough office will be open on Friday December 14, 2012.

Kip Clayton, Zoning officer, was unable to work at the Borough this morning, December 12, 2012.

S. Masteller will ask Zeau Modig for the results from the Boy Scout Troop #127 Food Drive so the information can be put in the weekly Rville Happenings!.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

Community Affairs:

Citizen Comments:  no one present

Zoning:  K. Clayton, Borough Zoning Officer, reported to Council that 650 Easton Road will have a final inspection on the chimney Monday November 26, 2012 at approximately 1-1:30pm. No improvements have been done to 141 Delaware Road. St Peter’s Lutheran Church playground needs to put the caution tape back up until the fence is put up.

            Fire Co. News: E. Bartosiewicz reported to Council that they had 358 at Breakfast on November 18, 2012. FREE Lunch and Dinner was served at the Fire Co. during the power outage due to the “Sandy Storm”. December 16, 2012 is Breakfast with Santa.

            Library News: Margaret Fritz, Library Board member reported to Council that due to “Sandy Storm/power outage the Library was closed on October 30 and November 1, 2012. Next fundraiser is December 16, 2012, 9am-3pm “Cookie Sale & Posh Gifts” with a book signing by Kathryn Clark.  Emergency door update: the door will be planed down and weather stripped. Either a new door will be ordered or the current door will have a panic bar installed. Remarks: Panic bar was added to the current door. M. Brady will be replacing the faucet next week.

            October Statistics:

      Public Count: 634

      Circulation: 1,231

      E-book checkouts:   September: 55 downloads,

      E-book users (new registrations): 0

      Items lent out (In-County): 287

      Items Borrowed (In-County): 246

      Public Computers 36

      Historic Room Visits: 6

      Total Cardholders: 1,060

      Collection size: 16,643 items (9,643 adult +Easy, 7,000 Juvenile & Young Adult)

            Riegelsville Enhancement Committee News: Next meeting is November 28, 2012 

            Riegelsville Emergency Management: Council would like to have a report from EM Coordinator, Frank Preddy, in reference to the Sandy Storm and when their next meeting is scheduled for.

            EMS News: E. Bartosiewicz attended the monthly meeting and they are still working on resolutions for the decrease in funding for their monthly bills.

      Rec Board News: Once again the Rec Board was unable to sell food at the concession stand during the Kiwanis Car show on Sunday November 4, 2012 due to the power outage.

Utilities:

Citizen Comments:  no one present

Matt Brady put together a written procedure sheet for Well #3 Generator and put the paperwork down at Well #3.

Two letters have been sent to property owner at 24 Delaware Road in reference to not having access to the water remote reader for the quarterly reading.  Council discussed this issue and suggested to do an estimated reading and hopefully the owner will call and then the issue could be resolved.

            Borough resident contacted the Borough office to see if the late fees could be removed from their water bill due to the power outage.  Water bill due date was extended from November 1, 2012 to November 15, 2012 due to the storm. Council suggested the resident set up a payment plan. S. Masteller will contact them with this information.

            Council asked S. Masteller to remind M. Brady to bring in his health insurance policy and the State of NJ letter to the Borough Office for review.

 

Streets & Properties:

Comments from the citizens:  None to report

Discussions:

            Matt Brady called Rich about the Ford Dump Truck control box and Rich gave him a contact number to have it looked at.

            Abbott Paving Construction contacted Borough office asking to be put on the list for any paving jobs.

            Council discussed Matt Brady’s health insurance plan and will continue the conversation during Council meeting.

            Library door has been planed down and awaiting the panic bar so the job can be completed.

Finance: 

Comments from the Citizens:   None to report

Discussions:

Jeff Jewell, will be coming to look at the Borough computers on December 13, 2012 at 9am to see how they can be more efficient.

            Federal Surplus program application is complete and will be mailed tomorrow December 6, 2012.

            Spotts, Stevens and McCoy had a meeting to discuss the Open Space park plan and emphasized that the project will be done in a timely manor for the DCNR deadlines.

            PEMA is offering a course “Flood Fight Operations” January 14-16 2013, offered to Emergency managers, public works officials and others responsible for planning, preparing, and managing the response to a flood.  Council would like to know who may be able to go.  S. Masteller will send the EMA team an email with the info.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

            Motion to approve a check for $1070.00 to W. Dowd Excavating LLC (deliver and pick-up generator for Well#3). R. Scott motioned to approve.  E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

            Motion to approve check for $2,656.00 to W. Dowd Excavating LLC (Leak repair @ 321 Easton Road-day 2). R. Scott motioned to approve.  E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

  NEW BUSINESS:  None to report      

APPROVAL OF BILLS:     R. Pursell motioned to approve bills as listed.  E. Bartosiewicz Seconded.  Unanimous.

 Meeting adjourned 7:53PM.  Next Council meeting is January 9, 2013

 

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