The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Kenneth Knickerbocker.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
Council members present were: Kenneth Knickerbocker, Sheri Melton, David Jones,
Willard Marsh, Virginia Miller and Thomas Curtin. Also present were Mayor John Hagan,
Borough Manager, L. James Thomas, Secretary, Wendy A. Keegan, Solicitor John Carnes,
Police Chief, Brian Sheller and Zoning Officer Thomas Lowry.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: After two minor changes to the agenda, adding a finance
committee report and parking under New Business, a motion to approve the agenda was
made by David Jones and seconded by Thomas Curtin. All in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2007,
Regular Meeting was moved by Sheri Melton and seconded by Virginia Miller. All in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Wendy A. Keegan
A complete copy of the September 2007 Treasurer’s Report is on file in the Borough Hall.
A motion to accept the September 2007 Treasurer’s Report was moved by David Jones
and seconded by Thomas Curtin. All in favor.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: A Motion to approve the bills submitted was moved by David
Jones and seconded by Willard Marsh. All in favor.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER
• A motion to appoint Nancy Gauthier to fill the vacancy on Borough Council
created by the resignation of Joseph Reilly on September 17, 2007 was
made by Sheri Melton and seconded by Virginia Miller. All in favor.
• Mayor John Hagan swore in Nancy Gauthier as council person to fill the
position created by the resignation of Joseph Reilly.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only):
None
PLANNING COMMISSION/SUBDIVISIONS:
• A motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-37 – A Resolution for Plan Revision
for New Land Development was made by Willard Marsh and seconded by
Nancy Gauthier. All in favor.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT—David P. Jones
A copy of the Finance Committee Report is on file in the Borough Hall.
• Christopher Crockett of W. First Avenue asked about the income and
expenses for the police contracts
• Chuck Persch of Rosemont Avenue asked if the contracted municipalities
were paying their share of the police benefits
BOROUGH PRIORITIES—Kenneth Knickerbocker
Mr. Knickerbocker handed out a list of priorities for Borough Council to address in the
coming months. They are as follows:
A Priorities
Police Contract
Police Service Pricing
Zoning Ordinance Update
Storm Water Project
2008 Budget
Rental Ordinance
Selection of and transition to a new engineering firm
Trash to Tax Billing
General Election and Transition to new council
Housing Developments – Quarry Property – 320 Units
Housing Developments – Crystal Springs – 120 Units
B Priorities
Transition Borough Hall to the Fire Company
Police Chief’s Contract
Soundproofing the Great Room
Park Rebuilding
Removing State Street Bridge abutment
Removing East Bridge Street
Renovating West Bridge Street
Street & Sidewalk Plan
Parking ordinance
Acme Plaza
New Library Building
Arms Parking Lot
Train Station Revitalization
School Board Tax Summit
Emergency Management Planning
Housing Developments – West Main Street – 100 Units
Housing Developments – Lindell Village – 40 Units
Housing Developments – Knoll – 80 Units
Housing Developments – HDC – 80 Units
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
MANAGER’S REPORT—James Thomas
The revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances are
ongoing;
Bids are out for the storm water grant project;
Phase 2B of Parkesburg Knoll has begun;
The final plan for Crystal Springs has been submitted. The plans include the breach of the
dam and the elimination of the pond;
Leaf collection has begun and yard waste pick-up has been suspended until next spring.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT—Richard Klingler, II
A complete copy of the Fire Chief’s Report is on file in the Borough Hall.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT—Chief Brian Sheller
A complete copy of the Police Chief’s Report is on file in the Borough Hall. The Citizens
Police Academy will begin in January. Applications will be taken in November.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT—Thomas Curtin
No Report.
ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT—Thomas Lowry
A complete copy of the Zoning Officer’s Report is on file in the Borough Hall.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT—David Jones
No report.
MAYOR’S REPORT—John P. Hagan, II
A complete copy of the Mayor’s Report is on file in the Borough Hall.
PABA—Betty Wilde
Mrs. Wilde reported that Grand Sport Auto is donating a Christmas Tree.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT—John S. Carnes, Jr., Esquire
A complete copy of the Solicitor’s Report in on file in the Borough Hall.
ENGINEER’S REPORT—Jeffrey Hunt.
A complete copy of the Engineer’s Report is on file in the Borough Hall.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
• Engineering Update—Council has interviewed 4 engineering firms to handle
the engineering, zoning and code enforcement duties. They have narrowed
the choice down to 2 firms. David Jones suggested to hold off on a decision
until the new member of council can review the information and be included
in the decision making. All agreed.
• Parking Update—Thomas Curtin is working on a Resolution amending the
Parking Ordinance to include restricting the time limit on N. Church Street,
Main Street and West First Avenue. It will be discussed at the next meeting
NEW BUSINESS
• Mr. Knickerbocker requested the priorities be placed on the agenda for next
meeting for committee assignments;
• Virginia Miller asked if Council would consider a Junior Council Member
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
• Ed Murray of N. Church Street commented that the 72 hour parking
ordinance would not be fair to the citizens residing along N. Church Street;
• Phyllis Miller of N. Church Street commented on the poor snow plowing
along N. Church Street; Ms. Miller also stated that the storm drains have
never been cleaned along N. Church Street;
• Chuck Persch of Rosemont Avenue asked if the trash fees would be part of
the tax millage.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• David Jones commended Thomas Curtin on his efforts regarding the
revitalization, the parking ordinance and the trash ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT:
With there being no further business, a motion was made by Sheri Melton and seconded
by Nancy Gauthier to adjourn the meeting 9:30 p.m. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy A. Keegan
Borough Secretary
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