BOROUGH OF PARKESBURG
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 17, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order. .............................................................................................. Melinda Keen
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call – all present
Approval of Agenda – agenda approved
Review and Approval of Minutes of the December 20, 2010 Regular Council Meeting – minutes approved
Treasurer’s Report - approved
Approval of Bills –
$404 DLN item was for several announcement. Bills reviewed and approved.
Public Comments (Agenda Items Only)
Department Reports:
Police Chief’s Report. ....................................................................... Brian Sheller
Police activities for December
26,915 total fines and receipts for the month
Year end report also presented.
New police cars are handling the snow well.
Fire Chief’s Report. ....................................................................... Richard Klingler
Report delivered in person by Chief Rich Klinger
27 calls for December, 6 in Borough of Parkesburg
268 calls for the year, 45 fires
Engineer’s Report. .............................................................................. Mendi Lowe
Zoning Officer’s Report. ................................................................... Mark Harman
Building Code Official’s Report. ....................................................... John Coldiron
Code Enforcement Officer’s Report…… . ..................................... Robert Hosier
Manager’s Report. ........................................................................ James Thomas
Mayor Hagan and Jim Thomas reviewed the electrical panel in the police office. Satisfied that they’re robust enough
Snow removal ordinance – Some concern about blocking parking spaces after clearing the snow. We should let people know its illegal to do that. The Mayor spoke about other boroughs facing the same issue. Questions if the Borough wants to be involved in moving furniture. Lets not over think this too much. Is this really a big issue? Jim Thomas stated he has received no complaints this year about people reserving spots. The practice can cause tempers to flare. Treat it in the same manner as litter is treated. Officer has to see the spot reserved in order to assess a fine. The purpose of the ordinance is to remove snow from common causeways. Anything else just complicates it. Council decided to remove language re blocking spots. Entertained a motion to advertise the ordinance. Passed unanimously.
Public Works Report. ....................................................................... Melinda Keen
Thanks the streets dept for doing a great job at the last snow. No complaints, received several emails praising the borough’s efforts.
Fire marshal report is in the packet
No public works report
Mayor’s Report........................................................................... John P. Hagan, II
Mayor Hagan plans to seek a new term.
PABA. ............................................................................................... Eric Jamison
No report
Solicitor’s Report..................................................................... John S. Carnes, Jr.
We have a problem in the Chetty Knoll 2B development – Delinquent on a $13K payment. He hasn’t responded. Certified letter putting him on 30 day notice. Breach of contract. The Borough can file a municipal lean. This letter puts him on notice that the borough intends to take action. Should we bill him for removing snow off his streets? Yes at an hourly rate.
Zoning report, noticed old provisions in the new ordinance that were carried over from the old. Memo from the solicitors office coming out in the next couple of days.
Unfinished Business
New Business
• Appointment of Fire Marshall
Motion to appoint Ray Stackhouse
Rich Klinger also applied for the job
Ray has an interest in dealing with the code and development aspects of the job.
Rich Klinger asked:
Will the job description be open to the public?
Will the job description spell out who supersedes who on what?
Chuck Persch heads the public safety committee. He’ll work it out.
The borough has never had a Fire Marshall before. Discussion about qualifications, certification, residency. Question about if the position has to be advertised. Similar to the emergency management coordinator and that position was advertised. There is a $1,000 salary associated with the job. Solicitor Carnes says it makes sense to advertise.
There will be no case where the fire marshal comes to a fire scene and overrules the chief.
Rich Klinger will work with Jim Thomas and Chuck Persch to develop a job description.
Motion to table the appointment until the position can be advertised unanimously approved.
Who holds the position in the meantime? The mayor suggested Chief Klinger since he is the elected fire chief. Richie Klinger suggested Ray Stackhouse serve as he has enough on his plate at this time. Mr. Stackhouse will continue to serve as acting fire marshal until the job description is complete and the position is advertised.
Committee Reports:
Parks & Recreation. ......................................................................... Kathleen Rick
No report
Progress & Development. .................................................................. Sharon Wolf
This Thursday 20th to meet with Wayne Grafton regarding zoning ordinance 7:00 PM, open to the public.
Streets & Property............................................................................ Melinda Keen
No report
Finance. ........................................................................................ Charles Persch
Got through 2010 ok, off to a good start in 2011.
Police & Fire.................................................................................. Charles Persch
Waive inspection fees for renovations to the fire company building. $1.5M to redo the entire building. Meeting this week with contractors, architects. Approved unanimously.
Consolidation committee meeting tomorrow night
Next police & fire committee meeting on Feb 10th
Library Board Representative. ......................................................... Melinda Keen
Emergency Management Coordinator. ............................................. Richard Irwin
Public Comments
Council Comments
Adjournment
Scheduled Public Meetings:
Committee Time Date Location
Parks & Recreation 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 Borough Hall
Progress 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 Borough Hall
Streets & Property 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 Borough Hall
Finance 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011 Borough Hall
Fire & Police 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011 Borough Hall
PABA 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Borough Hall
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