President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting
of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance roll call
was taken. PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Steve Lance, Thomas
Stinnett, Richard Strawn and Kathleen Weiss
R. Strawn motioned to approve the
minutes of the October 10, 2007 Council Meeting. K. Weiss seconded. Unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from Borough Residents and
Downtown Enhancement Committee members gave the Borough a donation to offset
the cost of the pedestrian traffic signs.
A letter was read from Borough
Resident David Gerstenberg to fill the vacancy for Borough Mayor for the
remaining 2 year term.
A letter was read from Bucks County
Boroughs Association to invite Council to their Annual Holiday Dinner on
December 4th, 2007.
An e-mail from Carl Dicker Borough
Engineer to inform Council that the there is a $200.00Permit Application fee to
DEP for the Pedestrian Bridge Project.
A letter was read from Bucks County
Conservation District which sent back the review of the erosion and sediment
pollution control plan. The plan
submitted appears to be ADEQUATE for erosion and sediment pollution control and
meets the minimum requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
protection (Pa.DEP) Rules and Regulations, Chapter 102, Erosion Control,
relating to the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law.
A letter was read from Lance
Maintenance Co. thanking us for our business.
They take care of the Borough’s Lawn maintenance.
A letter was read from Congressman
Patrick Murphy to invite Council to attend an upcoming in-district hearing on
post flood disaster response to be held Monday, December 10, 2007.
A letter of support was read from
State Representative Marguerite Quinn to DCNR in reference to our Open Space
Grant.
The 2007 Recreation Board budget was
received in the Borough Office.
A letter was read from Governor
Rendell’s office in response to Council’s Letter regarding flooding in the
A letter from Broughal & Devito
to Richard Brooks from Ashley Development Corporation in reference to the
time-stamped copy of the Praecipe for Termination that was filed for the Land
Use Appeal.
A letter from Borough Solicitor Bill
Dudeck to Ashley Development Esquire James F. Preston acknowledging the receipt
of the Praecipe discontinuing the Land Use appeal.
REPORTS
Mayor – Vacant
President-
None
R. Strawn said the pedestrian sign on 611 at
T. Stinnett asked if the 2008 Budget
Draft can be put on the website. Sherry
will check with Tammy and get back to Council.
T. Stinnett would like Sherry to put
together a list of items that could possibly be purchased using the procurement
card.
Community Affairs- Citizen’s comments: Borough Resident Sandra Serrone is very
concerned with the traffic speed on 611 during School bus times. Sandra stopped in to discuss this matter with
Sherry. Sandra discussed that she would
like to be pro-active with this issue.
She has talked to other parents at the bus stops and they all feel
something needs to be done to protect our children. Sherry suggested to call the Pa State Police
and Sherry will call Williams Township and ask about the school bus lights on
611. Sandra spoke to the Trooper Groman
and he suggested Borough Council could write a letter to Sgt. Edward Murphy
stating the bus schedules and then he can set up some speed traps on 611. T. Stinnett said Sherry will write a letter
and send it to Sgt. Murphy.
Borough Resident Dan Cook brought his
Architect Michael Graeff to show Council pictures of what he envisions for his
proposed
The next Downtown Enhancement Committee
meeting is scheduled for October 24th at 7 pm.
Council received an e-mail from
Council
has 30 days to appoint a new Mayor and if they can not find someone then the
Vacancy Board will look for a replacement.
Since Doris Keller was on this Committee Council needs to appoint a new
member.
Recreation Board News: Sherry received the
Notice to Proceed with the park paving from CDBG and sent the Notice to
Gorecon.
Library News: E. Bartosiewicz reported they
are still in the process of looking for a Children’s Librarian.
Zoning News:
Bob Bordeaux contacted Sherry to let her know he will not have office
hour’s tonight.
Utilities
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Comments from the citizens: None expressed.
Dick Meade the
Borough’s Water Operator called Sherry to see about getting an electrician to
look at the heaters in Well #3. Bob
Gracin from RG Electric came and replaced the 3 heaters and showed Matt how to
repair and run them.
K Weiss asked if we
received any money from the Patrick Johnsen (Poplar Subdivision) and Sherry
said no and the total is over $3000.00.
The Borough Office
received a fax from Ashley Development Corporation to inform the Borough that
they have withdrawn their Land Use appeal with the Borough
Streets
and Properties Comments from the citizens: None expressed
R.
Strawn asked Sherry to see where we got the cinders last year? And let him
know.
Gorecon
finished paving the park on Wednesday October 31. Once Sherry receives the invoices they will
be paid by our CDBG Grant.
Borough
residents are calling Sherry to see when leave pick-up will be, and she is
stating that the leaves are still on the trees.
Sherry will keep in contact with A.B.E. to get dates and they flyers
will be posted.
R
Strawn is waiting for Cold Patch.
Finance
~ Comments from the citizens: None expressed.
T.
Stinnett is meeting with Elissa Thorne Vice President/Heritage Programs. She is working on the Delaware & Lehigh
Natl. Heritage Corridor. Tom will be
discussing Open Space funding.
T.
Macaluso suggested the Borough should get a Plgit Purchasing MasterCard. On many occasions the office needs a credit
card to update our anti- virus programs and other things. Put on the agenda for council a resolution
for the Plgit card for $1000.00 maximum credit.
Tom suggested going onto eset.com and check out their virus programs.
Council
suggested to Tammy not to pay the Easton Area School Tax until we find out from
Bill Dudeck Borough Solicitor what is going on with the hearings.
Budget
was discussed from 7:35PM ~ 8:50PM.
Motion to advertise the 2008 Budget S. Lance motioned to approve. E.
Bartosiewicz seconded. Unanimous
Approval
for check to Ealer Electric for 3 new heaters for $880.99
Approval
for check to Robert Gracin for Electrical work at well #3 for $500.00
Approval for check to Northern
Nurseries for Playground mulch from 2006
Flood
$450.00
Approval for check to Sherry
Masteller for Pedestrian signs $482.08
K. Weiss motioned to
approve all checks. S. Lance seconded.
Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to appoint Katherine Clark to the Library Board (Replacing Blair Haak 2006-2008) R. Strawn motioned to appoint. S. Lance seconded. Unanimous
Motion to appoint
Motion to Appoint David Gerstenberg as new Borough Mayor for the remainder of 2 year remaining of the 4 year term. R. Strawn motioned to appoint. K. Weiss seconded. Unanimous
Adoption
of Resolution R-11-07 for Met-Ed to update the street light at Cedar
And
Adoption of Resolution R-12-07 for
Resolution Authorizing an issuance
Of Procurement
Card ( Mastercard) S. Lance motioned
to adopt. R. Strawn seconded. Unanimous
Appointment
of E. Bartosiewicz to the Flood Task Force S. Lance motioned to appoint. K. Weiss seconded. R. Strawn and T.
Stinnett in favor. E. Bartosiewicz
abstained
APPROVAL
OF BILLS
S. Lance motioned to approve payment of the
bills as listed. R. Strawn seconded. Unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. Next Meeting December 12, 2007
Sherry Masteller, Secretary