Vice President Kathleen Weiss called the regular meeting of
the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:40 p.m. Following the
Pledge of Allegiance roll call was taken. PRESENT: Edward
Bartosiewicz, Kathleen Weiss, Steve Lance and Mayor David Gerstenberg
ABSENT: Thomas
Stinnett and Rich Strawn
S. Lance motioned to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2008 Council Meeting
and E. Bartosiewicz seconded. Unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter
was read from Borough Resident and Member of Riegelsville Zoning Hearing Board
acting Chairman Michael Graeff will be resigning August 31, 2008. S. Masteller will contact the Zoning Board
with this information.
A letter
was read from Bucks County Board of Elections as a reminder that the General
Election is November 4, 2008.
A letter
was read from Carl Dicker, Borough Engineer announcing the notice to proceed to
Bi-State Construction for the
A letter
was read from Marguerite Quinn, State Representative in reference to Governor
Rendell signing into law Act 1, The Tax relief Act. This complete letter is on the Borough’s
Website. Council asked S. Masteller to
contact Marguerite and ask if this would also relieve the past 2 years of
increased School Taxes.
A letter
was read from Marguerite Quinn, State Representative in reference to the request for a public hearing with the
House Labor Relations Committee in the near future to discuss the House Bill
1515. This Bill is also known as the
Prevailing Wage Act.
A letter
was read from William Dudeck, Borough Solicitor, to Mr. Moll’s Solicitor,
Stephen B. Harris, in reference to the Moll Condemnation.
A letter
was read from PennDot in reference to the Borough’s Liquid Fuel Tax Fund
Audit. Financial Consultant Mr. Earl
Helbing reported that the Borough is maintaining a well managed investment
program for their Liquid Fuels Tax Funds. No areas of concern were noted with
this review.
REPORTS
President- Absent
Mayor – No Report
CITIZENS COMMENTS: None
Expressed
Jennifer Heisey from the Appalachian
Mountain Club did a presentation on the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network
Project. Their vision: An interconnected
trail network linking people to where they live in Pennsylvania Highlands by
providing recreational opportunities and protection of their natural, scenic
and historical resources. Borough
Resident, Dawn Serra is also a member of AMC and voiced that this would be a
great way to preserve our land too.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Community Affairs – Citizen’s
comments: None Expressed
Borough residents
have approached K. Weiss about the high weeds and grass at
The
Riegelsville Enhancement Committee- E. Bartosiewicz and the committee have
reviewed the donation letter and are just waiting to hear back from Korie the
Boy Scout. Joanne Walsh, Borough
resident and member of the Enhancement committee, sent a letter to Lowes to ask
for a donations for the Borough and then she went directly to Lowes and spoke
to them and told them she would acknowledge them in our next Newsletter. Lowes was very excited and donated 2 benches
for the Borough.
Recreation Board News: Sherry reported that
the 2 All Star games brought in about $700.00 profit for the Concession
stand. Oxford Diabetic has reserved the
park twice for their employees to have lunch and play some ball. Rachel Evanowski will do the Riegelsville
Relays again this year on July 28~31 from 11am~ noon for ages 4 to 12. Last year it was a big success.
Library News: E. Bartosiewicz reported that
the Library Board has 2 new members.
Zoning: Phil Neas, Borough Building Code
Official, reported issued 2 permits.
Phil said it has been slow.
Utilities- Comments from the
citizens: None expressed.
M. Brady will be flushing the hydrants south
of the Traffic light tonight from 10:30 pm~ 2am
Streets and Properties –
Comments
from the citizens: None expressed.
The letter for solicitation for the
Welcome to Riegelsville signs have been approved by E. Bartosiewicz and Bob
Rainey. Boy Scout Joseph Carnes will be
doing this project as part of attaining rank of Eagle Scout. Remarks: E. Bartosiewicz stated that the
involvement of the Boy Scout is on hold and the Riegelsville Enhancement
Committee has taken over the project to get completed.
The Borough Dump Truck needs to have
the exhaust manifold repaired. Council
said to make the appointment and get it done before the winter comes.
Council has decided to advertise the
sale of a Spreader that is not being used for $1000.00. S. Masteller will work on writing up the ad.
Finance- Comments from the Citizens: None
A letter was read from Kiwanis Club asking for
a donation from the Borough for the Halloween Parade on October 25, 2008. Council agreed on the $300.00 donation that
was listed in the Budget.
Council will hold off and discuss on
the current Eastburn and Gray invoice at the Council meeting.
Bill Dudeck, Borough Solicitor has filed a
Civil Complaint July 30, 2008 in reference to escrow monies owed by Ashley
Development Corporation and Patrick Johnsen Subdivision.
K. Weiss read a letter from Barbara
Bare, Borough Tax Collector to Adam Maziuk, Borough Resident, in reference to a
2007 Borough Per Capita Tax issue.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-
Approval
of check to Wayne Nicholas $430.00 (
Adoption of Resolution #R-04-08 for Council
authorizing the acceptance of the dedication and exchange of easements as to
NEW
BUSINESS-
None
APPROVAL OF BILLS-
S. Lance motioned to approve bills as listed
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Next Council Meeting
scheduled September10, 2008 7:30 pm.
Sherry L. Masteller,
Borough Secretary