Millerstown Borough Council Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2011

Those in attendance: President Bill Roush, Vice President Rob Shipp, Council members Jackie Minium, Bruce Hengst and Mike Sweger. Mayor John Kerns, Secretary Karen Knellinger, Dave Stroup, Bob Reisinger from Glace Associates.

President Roush presided, pledge of allegiance and meeting called to order.

Public and Private Concerns

Farley Ferguson, owner of Mt. Pure Water asked if his main business address could remain at 525 East Sunbury Street since he would incur large costs to reprint his brochures. The Council advised the street was renamed to Maple for a safety issue because many out of town EMS units respond to emergencies and are not familiar with the area and the business is actually located off of Sunbury Street. There are three other buildings that can remain the Maple Street address, just his main office to stay the same. After much consideration, Vice President Shipp made a motion to allow the main office to stay at the Sunbury Street address but if it were to be sold, the address would be changed. Councilmember Hengst seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.

The minutes from the last meeting were previously emailed and reviewed. Councilmember Sweger made the motion to approve the minutes as read. Councilmember Minium seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.

The bills/receipts/expenditures were reviewed. Councilmember Hengst made a motion to approve the bills and expenditures. Vice President Shipp seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.

Street Committee Report

There are many potholes that need to be addressed; a list will need to be done. A bid is being prepared for Hemlock Street.

Sewer Committee Report

The project will need to be delayed for a statewide advertisement. The bids will be opened on July 15th @ 11:00, with a pre-bid conference for July 8th @ 9:30.

Water Committee Report

Kevin is not present to advise if applying for waivers on testing would be beneficial. An issue is with PCB clearance from PPL from two electric poles within the well site. The Locust Street well has been capped but still needs a blow off valve. The new tap site at Iron Mt. is working well. No meters were replaced, Dave advises some residents will be easier to locate now because of summer. Secretary Knellinger asked about the CCR report that is needed for the quarterly bill mailing before the 29th. Bob advises he will make sure it is done and to us before then.

Finance Committee Report

Chair Shipp advises the last payment to Penn Vest for the water tower from 1995, has been paid off three years early. There is a teleconference concerning the loan closing from Penn Vest for the Sewer Upgrade Project on June 15th. The 2010 audit will hopefully be ready for meeting next month.

Solid Waste Report

Councilmember Sweger has set up with CCD for an October 15th fall clean up day. Secretary Knellinger will make vouchers and have them sent out with the quarterly bills at the end of the month. This should give the residents plenty of time to get things together. All the trash but one on North Market Street is now picked up out front. The trash contract is up for bid at the end of 2011, a new contract will need to be put out for bid in September or October of 2011 for 2012.

Engineer's Report

The reimbursement application for the Act 537 Plan still needs to be finished. The CCR report will be done before the July 1st deadline.

Solicitor's Report

The hearing was held on June 1st for the reduction of council. Paperwork should be coming form Mr. Bunt's office soon. Secretary Knellinger will check on it.

Mayor's Report

Mayor Kerns has been in touch with the State Police about abandoned vehicles. More research will need to be done and possibly no parking signs to be put up.

Old Business

A letter will need to be sent to the base for the order of ALS responders. The ambulance and fire company wish to keep the list the same.

New Business

A resident requested a new pole light from PPL at James and Sunbury Street. The council will have to look at cost.

Zoning Permits

The house at 208 Poplar Street will be torn down and a utility shed put up in its place. Councilmember Sweger asked about the setbacks for a fence. The zoning officer will have to be consulted and measure.

Adjournment

Councilmember Sweger made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session. Vice President Shipp seconded the motion.

Councilmember Hengst made a motion to return to the regular meeting and adjourn from Executive Session. Councilmember Sweger seconded the motion.

The next meeting will be held Monday, July 11 at 7:00 PM at the borough building.