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Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

  November 2, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: T. Vasco, S. Blouch, D. Isenberg, B. Shea, R. Stein, R. Blouch,

M. Wilson & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, Peggie Williams, J. Kilgore, S. Teletnick

PUBLIC HEARING:

*Ordinance 279-2011, published in paper 10/20/11, adopted 11/2/11.

-Motion to adopt ordinance by R. Stein, seconded by T. Vasco…carried.

*Burn Ordinance 280-2011, published in paper 10/20/11, adopted 11/2/11.

-Motion to adopt ordinance by R. Stein, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*J. Kilgore commented on Right to know information

 -Concrete in Park

 **put fence/caution rope between park and concrete to deter kids from climbing on it.

Motion by T. Vasco to accept previous month’s minutes, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*40 calls for October/2 in borough

 340 calls for the year

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*None

SOLICITOR REPORT:

*Resolution will need done for collection of 2011 delinquent earned income taxes.

*Investigation is moving along.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

*R. Stein attended York Adams Tax Collection Committee meeting.

*S. Teletnick is taking a training class the week of October 31st.

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TREASURERS REPORT:

*Motion made to accept treasures report by S. Blouch, seconded by D. Isenberg…carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

*RFP’s were sent out to five potential trash haulers.

NEW BUSINESS:

*Discussed different possibilities for heating oil for 2012.

*Discussed budget for 2012.

*Motion by R. Stein to advertise the 2012 budget, seconded by M. Wilson…carried

Motion by S. Blouch to have an executive session to discuss the case concerning Deb Walker, seconded by B. Shea…carried.

8:42 council went into executive session

Motion to come out of executive session by B. Shea, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:51 by S. Blouch, seconded by T. Vasco…carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

  October 5, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: T. Vasco, S. Blouch, D. Isenberg, B. Shea, R. Stein, R. Blouch,

M. Wilson & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore, S. Teletnick

PUBLIC HEARING:

*Storm water ordinance 277-2011, published in paper 9/22/11, adopted 10/5/11.

-Motion to adopt ordinance by R. Stein, seconded by T. Vasco…carried.

*Burn Ordinance 278-2011, published in paper 9/22/11, adopted 10/5/11.

-Motion to adopt ordinance by T. Vasco, seconded by R. Stein…carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*J. Kilgore commented on storm drain system on Cabin Hollow Road

 -Paying down long term debt

 -Had questions about checks

Motion by T. Vasco to accept previous month’s minutes, seconded by M. Wilson…carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*26 calls for Sept/None in borough

 300 calls for the year

 October 9^th-Roast Beef Dinner

 October 17^th starts fire prevention week

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*Discussed MS4 permit

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

*R. Stein attended WSTB meeting, next meeting will be October 19^th.

-WSTB will no longer be the EIT collector, as of 1/1/12 it will be YCTB.

*S. Teletnick will be taking a certification class Oct. 31^st-November 4^th.

*Need a representative from borough for the Sewer Authority.

TREASURERS REPORT:

*Motion made to accept treasures report by D. Isenberg, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

*Motion to adopt the RFP for trash collection and recyclables by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

*Discussed Act 32

Motion by B. Shea to have an executive session to discuss the case concerning Deb Walker, seconded by T. Vasco…carried.

8:32 council went into executive session

Motion to come out of executive session by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

Motion to adjourn at 9:05 by S. Blouch, seconded by B. Shea…carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

 September 7, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: T. Vasco, S. Blouch, D. Isenberg, B. Shea, R. Stein, R. Blouch,

M. Wilson & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore,

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*J. Kilgore commented on separate EIN for Authority.

Motion by T. Vasco to accept previous month’s minutes, seconded by M. Wilson…carried.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*Storm water ordinance discussed

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*Discussed draft storm water ordinance

*Draft RFP reviewed for trash collection and recyclables- tabled after discussion till October meeting.

*Discussed draft burn ordinance update

STREET COMMISSION:

*Cleaned storm sewers

*Need to get asphalt for two sink holes on Cabin Hollow Road

TREASURERS REPORT:

*Motion made to accept treasures report by S. Blouch, seconded by M. Wilson…carried.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: None

8:38…Adjourned

Minutes taken by D. Isenberg.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

  August 3, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: T. Vasco, S. Blouch D. Isenberg, R. Stein, R. Blouch, M. Wilson & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore, Peggie Williams, S. Teletnick, John Arnold, & Larry Harbold

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*Motion made by T. Vasco to allow J. Arnold to burn any day of the week in the month of August, seconded  by S. Blouch…carried.

*Larry Harbold attended meeting to discuss the proposed Regional Emergency Operations Center.

Motion to approve last months minutes by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch....Carried.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*M. Begis reminded council the borough needs to adopt the Storm water management ordinance by October 11^th, 2011.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*Jim had a meeting with the state police to discuss the case concerning Deb Walker.  He has also had communication with the bonding company.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

*R. Stein announced that the Cumberland County and WS tax bureau are working on the by-laws. 

STREET COMMISSION:

*Signs to warn traffic of upcoming firehouse have been bought and will be put up.

TREASURERS REPORT:

*Motion made to accept treasures report by S. Blouch, seconded by D. Isenberg…carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

*Motion made by S. Blouch to terminate contract with Code Inspections effective 12/31/2011, seconded by T. Vasco…Carried. 

*Motions made by T. Vasco for borough to pay for S. Teletnick to attend certification class to issue building permits, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

*Motion by S. Blouch to have Trick-or-Treat on Monday, October 31^st from 6-8, seconded by D. Isenberg…carried.

*Discussed burning ordinance.

*Discussed trash contract…will have a sample RFP to review at September’s council meeting.

Motion to adjourn at 9:04 by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

  July 6, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: T. Vasco, S. Blouch D. Isenberg, R. Stein, R. Blouch, B. Shea, & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore, Marvin Wilson, Peggie Williams, S. Teletnick

Motion to approve last months minutes by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch....Carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*212 fire calls for the year, 40 for the month, and 5 in the borough.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*M. Begis said the borough needs to adopt the Storm water management ordinance by October 11^th, 2011.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*Jim has a meeting scheduled with the state police to discuss the case concerning Deb Walker.   

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

* Mayor Adams announced that he received the plaques of appreciation for the fire hall and the church.  T. Vasco made a motion to give the fire hall $400.00 along with the appreciation plaque, seconded by S. Blouch…carried.

*R. Stein announced that the Cumberland County and WS tax bureau are working on the by-laws. 

TREASURERS REPORT:

*Motion made to accept treasures report by S. Blouch, seconded by D. Isenberg…carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

*Discussed having S. Teletnick issue building permits and have B. Shelly (RAS Engineering) do inspections.  Kacey will get a copy of the contract the borough has with CODES and council will discuss again at next meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

*Motion by R. Stein to appoint M. Wilson to take A. Rosenberger’s place on borough council, seconded by T. Vasco…carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:28 by S. Blouch, seconded by R. Stein…Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

 June 1, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: T. Vasco, S. Blouch D. Isenberg, R. Stein, R. Blouch, B. Shea, & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore, Marvin Wilson, Peggie Williams, Bob Shelly

PUBLIC COMMENT:

* Bob Shelly of RAS Engineering Inc. said he would like to get together and talk with council about taking care of the building permits and inspections for the borough.

Motion to approve last months minutes by T. Vasco, seconded by R. Stein....Carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*186 fire calls for the year, 35 for the month, and 2 in the borough..

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*We discussed applying for the CDBGrant to get money to have an engineering study done to see what the best solution would be for the flooding problem at Cabinview. 

D. Isenberg made a motion to pass a resolution to apply for the grant, T. Vasco seconded….carried

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*Jim has been in contact with the state police about the case concerning Deb Walker; all information concerning her is still being reviewed.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

* Mayor Adams announced that we made approximately $1,500.00 on the carnival this year and he would like to make a donation to Franklintown fire hall in the amount of $400.00.

*The borough is also going to donate all of the leftover ice cream, spoons and cup to the church.

TREASURERS REPORT:

*No treasures report for the month…will have May’s report at the July meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

*Pay IRS $1,000.00 a month to get caught up on unpaid payroll taxes.

Motion to adjourn at 8:20 by T. Vasco, seconded by R. Stein…Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

 May 4, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: A. Rosenberger, R. Stein, R. Blouch, B. Shea, & Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, S. Teletnick, J. Kilgore, Marvin Wilson, Peggie Williams, Tammy Lake, Cami Staub, Samantha Harner, K. Reichart, D. Riley, & Jerome Ege

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*Cami Staub and Samantha Harner announced their concerns about the flooding of the Cabinview Townhouses and they wanted to know what can be done so the rain water on the borough streets doesn’t run in their retention pond.  With much discussion the borough decided to apply for a CDB Grant to do some changes on the storm drain system.  The borough hopes to redirect water on West Alley to the storm drain in front of the post office and down East South Street.

*There was other concern from D. Riley, K. Reichart and J. Ege about flooding in Franklin Glen.  The council is hoping that if we are able to get grant money to fix the Storm system this will fix not only flooding that occurs with Cabinview but also in Franklin Glen.

*J. Kilgore wanted to know the total amount due for the fireworks, Mayor Adams responded saying $3,500, and the cost will be covered by the sponsor money the park and recreation fund has received.     

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Motion to approve last months minutes by A. Rosenberger, seconded by B.Shea....Carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*113 fire calls for the year, 25 for the month, and 2 in the borough.

Mike thanked the Borough for sponsoring a trophy for the car show.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

*DEP sent a letter to us that requires a county wide ordinance that meets their requirements be in place by October 2011.  They will have a draft ordinance we will be able to use. 

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*No new news about the case against Deb Walker.  Jim said he has been in contact with someone from the bond company and has sent them information regarding the case against the former secretary.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

* Mayor Adams said we might have to move the carnival to the field behind the firehouse.  He also reminded everyone that the fundraiser at Hoss’s is this Sunday, May 8^th.

*R. Stein announced that the York County Tax Bureau and Adams County Tax Bureau are now going together as one.

STREET COMMISSION:

*Talked about cleaning the streets this year…the council will survey the streets and talk about it again at the next council meeting.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by R. Stein to accept treasures report, seconded by A. Rosenberger…Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

*D. Blouch announced that we need four property owners in the borough to be on the zoning hearing board.  Three people at the council meeting volunteered to be on the zoning hearing board.  They are Samantha Harner, Cami Staub, and Jerome Ege.  We are still in need of an alternate. 

Motion to adjourn at 9:10 by A. Rosenberger, seconded by R. Stein…Carried.

Minutes taken by Kacey Baumgardner

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

 April 6, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: A. Rosenberger, S. Blouch, R. Stein, A. Vasco, R. Blouch, B. Shea,

D. Isenberg, Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore, Marvin Wilson, Peggie Williams, Julie May & Mike Whitzel.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*J. Kilgore asked about the dirt that the borough is receiving.  He wanted to know if we are paying for it….Mayor Adams told him that it is free.

*Julie May from the Glenview Condo’s asked if the condo’s that are in the Borough could refuse the boroughs trash and D. Blouch told her no…but he condo’s that are located in Franklin Township could.  Julie also wanted to know if the borough would consider using the same trash hauler as the township.  We would consider it but the borough can’t change trash haulers till December when our contract is up. 

Motion to approve last months minutes by T. Vasco, seconded by A. Rosenberger....Carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*Mike reported that there were 3 calls in the borough. 

For the 2010 year there were 129 calls / 25 of them were in the borough.

3- Structure-Residential

15- Medical Assist

1- Controlled Burning

2- Auto Accident w/ injuries

2- Auto Accident w/ no injuries

1- Automatic fire alarm

1- Smoke investigation 

ENGINEERS REPORT:

* Mike commented on grant money.  Dick asked if we could get grant money to repaint the water tower.  Mike said he would get back to him on that. 

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*J. Robinson announced that the case against Deb Walker is still being reviewed by the state police.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

*J. Adams presented the budget for the carnival.  T. Vasco made the motion to approve the budget, seconded by R. Stein…carried.

T. Vasco announced that the borough and the Franklintown U.B. church will be doing another Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 23^rd and 10 am.

 TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by A. Rosenberger to accept treasures report, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

*Mike Whitzel announced that the Franklintown firehall is having an auto and bike show on June 19^th.  T. Vasco made a motion for the Borough to be a trophy sponsor for the show, seconded by D. Isenberg…carried.

Motion to adjourn by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried.

Minutes taken by Kacey Baumgardner

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

March 2, 2011

 D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: A. Rosenberger, S. Blouch, R. Stein, A. Vasco, R. Blouch, B. Shea, D. Isenberg, Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, M. Begis, C. Wonders, J. Kilgore, Marvin Wilson, Peggie Williams & S. Teletnick.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*J. Kilgore commented on Deb Walkers W-2’s.

Motion to approve last months minutes by T. Vasco, seconded by A. Rosenberger....Carried.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

* Mike asked if we received the Memorandum of Understanding from the York County Conservation District.  We did receive it and he said to let him know if we have any questions.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*J. Robinson said that the information we provided him for the investigation of Deborah Walker was hand delivered to the state police.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

*J. Adams announced that we have raised $625.00 so far for the carnival.  There will be another carnival meeting on Tuesday, March 8^th at 7:00.  Fireworks will go off at 10:00 this year.  Napa is donating hats and bags.

STREET COMMISSION:

*Voted to have Cabin Hollow Road changed to East or West Cabin Hollow Road in the borough. Motion made by A. Rosenberger seconded by S. Blouch…Carried

 TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by R. Stein to accept treasures report, seconded by D. Isenberg…Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

*Motion made by T. Vasco to change our phone service provider to Comcast, seconded by A. Rosenberger…Carried

*Motion made by T. Vasco to have Kacey be the new Right-to-Know agent for the Borough and the Municipal Authority, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried

*Discussed the two water and trash accounts that have high past due balances.  Council decided to take them to District Judge and place a judgment and if they don’t pay within 30 days file to have sheriff sale.

*Discussed D. Blouch looking into another energy supplier for the borough.   

Motion to adjourn by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

February 2, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: A. Rosenberger, S. Blouch, R. Stein, A. Vasco, D. Blouch, B. Shea, Mayor Adams.

Visitors:  J. Robinson, C. Wonders, R. Quigley, J. Kilgore, M. Wilson, & S. Teletnick.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*J. Kilgore commented on the trash fund and the outdated billing system.  He also commented about the zoning.

Motion to approve last months minutes by A. Rosenberger, seconded by S. Blouch....Carried.

FIRE REPORT:

*Fire report given by T. Vasco- 36 calls in January, none in the borough.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

* None

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*J. Robinson is working on the open records request from James Kilgore for copies of  Richard Blouch and Deb Walkers W-2’s for 2003-2009….Copies of all W-2’s requested for Richard Blouch have been submitted but 2005 & 2006 are still missing for Deb Walker.  We are in the process of looking for them.

*Jim sent a letter on January 10^th to the York County D.A with all the audits and information against Deb Walker that we have as of now.  All information also went to the State police for review. 

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

*J. Adams announced that there will be a meeting to discuss the carnival on Tuesday, February 8^th at 7:00.

*R. Stein talked about the Tax meetings he attended.

STREET COMMISSION:

*Need to do some work on Cabin Hollow Road when the weather gets warmer. 

*Need to do crack sealing on various roads in the borough.

 TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by R. Stein to accept treasures report, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

*None

NEW BUSINESS:

*Motion made by T. Vasco to renew our Norton Anti-Virus security program for $74.99, seconded by B. Shea…Carried.

*Discussed when the Borough Office will be closed for 2011.

            January 17^th- Martin Luther King Day

            February 21^st- Presidents Day

            May 30^th- Memorial Day

            July 4^th- Independence Day

            September 5^th- Labor Day

            October 10^th- Columbus Day

            November 11^th- Veterans Day

            November 24^th & 25^th- Thanksgiving

            December 26^th- Christmas

*Discussed secretary’s vacation time/personal days.

            1st Year- 5 vacation days and 5 personal days

            2^nd Year- 10 vacation days and 5 personal days

            5^th Year- 15 vacation days and 5 personal days

T. Vasco made a motion to approve secretary’s Vacation/Personal days, seconded by S. Blouch…Carried.

*Discussed the street address issue on Cabin Hollow Rd.

Motion to adjourn by S. Blouch, seconded by T. Vasco…Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

   January 5, 2011

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, R. Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Shea, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: M. Begis, Robinson, C. Wonders, B. Linsenbauch, P. Williams, R. Hershey, R. Tobin, G. & K. Ulrich, J. Kilgore, M. Wilson, D. & T. Palmer & D. & D. Albert.

Motion to approve last months minutes by T. Vasco, seconded by R. Stein....Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

*R. Tobin questioned if there is an investigation against former secretary, Deb Walker. 

-J. Robinson answered that as of now there is no criminal investigation.  We are in the process of getting all the documents that will be needed for it. 

*R. Hershey wanted to know what the requirements are for replacing his current trailer with a newer bigger one and what actions he needs to do to get that approved.

            -D. Blouch said he would call Codes and get the information needed.

*Kathy Ulrich asked if we have yearly audits done for the borough.

-T. Vasco answered that we do have yearly audits done.  The audits are behind and are currently being worked on.  Audits should be up to date this year.

*Lisenbauch commented on new accounting system and who will be overseeing the new safeguard procedures for the borough.          

-Vasco answered that we are implementing a new accounting system and the council will approve all new procedures.

*J. Kilgore commented on the trash fund.

*Mayor Adams questioned if everyone on council and himself will be kept in the loop to what’s going on.

-T. Vasco and D. Blouch apologized for not keeping him informed of what was going on with the secretary position.

FIRE REPORT:

*Given by Mike the Franklintown Fire Chief: There were 38 calls/ 2 in the borough.

 *June 11^th the fire hall will be holding an Auto and Bike Show with a tractor display.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

* Mike received notice from DEP that the MS4 permit has been extended to June 11^th 2012. 

SOLICITORS REPORT:

*A municipal lien was filed against John and Lisa Yeagy, 118 S. Baltimore Street.

  Total due including prior lien is $1,104.41.  Charges filed 12/28/10.

*Jim also discussed that he would like borough councils approval to take the information against Deborah Walker to the York County district attorney. 

            - Jim advised the council to take the information that we have against Deb to the York County District attorney so that they may start a formal investigation against her.  It will be a third party and will be a fair investigation. 

*Ben Shea made a motion to give permission to Jim Robinson to take the information that we have against Deb Walker to the York County District Attorney, seconded by D. Blouch…Carried.

Mayor Jim Adams announced that the Franklintown Carnival will be held May 11^th-14^th.

TREASURERS REPORT:

* No treasures report due to implementing QuickBooks.

OLD BUSINESS:

*D. Blouch announced that he fixed the street sign at Church and South Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

*Reading of Deb Walkers resignation letter, motion to accept by T. Vasco seconded by S. Blouch….Carried.

*T. Vasco made a motion to hire Kacey Baumgardner as the new borough secretary, seconded by A. Rosenberger…Carried.

-Salary of $22,000 a year for secretarial position for the Franklintown Borough and Authority.  

*T. Vasco made a motion for D. Blouch to be the administrator for the pension fund for the Franklintown borough, seconded by R. Stein….Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:11pm by T. Vasco, seconded by S. Blouch….Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

12-1-10

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Shea, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: M. Begis, Robinson

Motion to approve last months minutes by Vasco.  2^nd S. Blouch. Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Heather Miller was here to discuss ribbon cutting ceremony for flag on Sat. Dec. 4, 2010 at 2pm.

M. Wilson was here about street signs that need repaired.  They are Church and South, Firehouse St and 194.  Also a stop sign at South Ave and West.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

Robinson reported on the Harbold property.  Motion by Vasco and 2^nd by S. Blouch to have an executive session at the end of the meeting.

Stein reported on the W. S. Tax Bureau.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept treasurers report and pay the bills.  2^nd by Rosenberger. Carried.

Motion by Vasco to appoint W. S. Tax Bureau to collect 2011 taxes.  2^nd by Stein. Carried.

Motion by Vasco to approve the 2011 budget.  2^nd by Rosenberger.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to pay council.   2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to put light up at flagpole.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

2007 audit is completed and available.

Council adjourned to an executive session at 8:06pm.

Council reconvened at 9:15pm.

Motion by Shea to terminate D. Walker as Borough sec/treas as of 12/31/2010. 2^nd by Isenberg.  Not having a unanimous vote a roll call was taken.  Isenberg-yes, Shea-yes, Stein- no, Rosenberger-no, abstained S. Blouch, Vasco, D. Blouch.   Motion did not carry.

Motion by Vasco to readjust sec/treas salary to $25,000.00 a year for Borough/Authority/Trash as of 1-1-11.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Motion by Rosenberger to appoint Vasco as temporary treasurer as of 12-1-10.  2^nd by Isenberg.  Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 9:37pm by Vasco.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

November 3, 2010

President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Shea, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: Begis, Robinson

Motion by Rosenberger to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to approve Resolution 2010-06 (Taxing Authority 2010 Tax Collector Acceleration Decision)  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Discussed Fund raising for carnival.

Motion by Vasco to accept treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Motion by S. Blouch to release the financial surety for Cabin Hollow Enterprises in the amount of $18,960.00.  2^nd by Rosenberger.

Motion by Isenberg to approve the W. S. Tax Bureau budget.  2^nd by Shea   Carried.

Motion by Vasco to advertise the 2011 Borough budget.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Motion by D. Blouch to appoint Stein to the Franklintown Borough Municipal Authority.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to approve Stein as the Representative to the W. S. Tax Bureau.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Motion to adjourn by Vasco.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Minutes were taken by D. Blouch.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

10/6/2010

President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: S. Blouch, Rosenberger, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Shea, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: Robinson, M Begis, Wonders, Beth Nidam, P. Williams. .

PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE

Motion by S. Blouch to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by D. Blouch.  Carried.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL:

Discussed Harbold’s Junkyard.

Discussed Adams property.

Discussed carnival for next year.  Will be doing Hoss’s on Nov. 27^th  this year and May 8, 2011. 

Chicken BBQ made $45.00.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Isenberg.  Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Vasco to approve resolution 2010-05 (transportation amendment).  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to approve contact for 2011 with the York County SPCA.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm by S. Blouch.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

Minutes were taken by D. Blouch.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

9/1/2010

President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: Robinson, Begis, Wilson.

Motion by Vasco to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to give approval to release $11,699.00 of financial surety for Timberview Vet Clinic. 2^nd by  S. Blouch.  Carried.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

Given by D. Blouch.  Dick discussed the action taken against Jere Harbold.

COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Reminder of the Chicken BBQ and Yard Sale on Sept. 11, 2010.

Adams discussed the entertainment for next years carnival.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept the treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Stein. Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Discussed application for Junk Yard for Jim Adams.  Tabled until next meeting.

Discussed Fire Department signs.  Fire Company will need to do the project themselves.

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Vasco to approve Resolution 2010-4 Opposing forced Local Government Mergers and Consolidations.

Trick or Treat will be Thursday, Oct. 28^th from 6 to 8 pm.

Motion by Vasco to approve the Municipal Obligation to the Pension Plan at $3500.00 for 2011.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Members on Budget Committee – Vasco, Stein.

Motion to adjourn at 8:20pm by Vasco.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

8/4/2010

President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Shea, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: Begis, P. Williams. C.Wonders.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

Motion by Vasco to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

Motion by Rosenberger to have engineer do notice of intent for the MS4 Permit if required.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

WATER AUTHORITY

Authority is in the process of combining loans to do well and painting.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

Vasco reported on the BBQ Chicken.  Took in $29.00 from yard sale spaces and water.   Aleica Taylor asked for a refund on the deposit of $5.00 for her yard sale space.  Motion by Vasco to refund Taylor her $5.00.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Adams informed council of a letter that council members could attend a York Revolution baseball game if interested.

R. Stein informed council that he attended the TCC meeting on July 26^th.  York County Tax Bureau will collect our EIT taxes.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Motion by S. Blouch to approve treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Rosenberger. Carried.

STREET COMMISSION:

East Ave and Rt194 has vegetation growing at the bottom of stop sign.  Also cars parked on side of  East Ave. 

OLD BUSINESS:

1.)     Discussed garage at J. Harbold’s property.  Letter has been sent to have the property cleaned up within 20 days of receipt of letter or a fine will be imposed.  If not cleaned then the next 20 days will start and an additional fine will be imposed if not cleaned up.  Fines could double.

2.)     South Heights has mowed the grass at their property.

3.)     Discussed Arnold property.  Letter needs sent.

4.)     Discussed sides of streets that need mowed.  Motion by D. Blouch to have Adams son do the mowing and pay him for it.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

5.)     Vasco made a motion to buy playground mulch.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Vasco made a motion to have emergency lights put in the Borough office per request from the insurance company.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Adams informed council he was at the borough office to apply for a junk yard permit.  He was told the Borough needs to find out from the solicitor if he needs a permit.

D. Walker asked what council members would consider being on the budget committee.  They will have until next meeting to decide. 

Motion by S. Blouch to adjourn at 8pm.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

7-7-10

D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Shea, Isenberg, Mayor Adams.

Visitors: Begis, Robinson, Williams, Whitzel, Teltenick, Tammy and Heather Miller.

Motion by Vasco to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Heather Miller was here to ask the Borough’s permission to put up a flag pole in order to achieve her gold girl scout award.  Motion by Rosenberger to give approval to do the project.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Franklintown U. B. Church will be refurbishing their cross out front.  No permit is needed.

FIRE REPORT:

There were 32 calls for the month of June.  None in the Borough. 

Whiltzel needs a copy of the burning ordinance, so he can enforce it.

Whitzel also asked about having Fire Department signs put up.  Will need to contact the state, because of the road being a state road.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

Borough has received complaints from Franklin Glen about Timberview Vet’s water runoff.  Problem is being looked into.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

Discussed the cost for collection of delinquent accounts.

COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Chicken BBO and yard sale will be held July 10^th.

Adams received a card and letter from Tall in the Saddle, thanking the Borough for allowing them to come to the carnival.

Discussed having another Hoss’s night.

Next years carnival will be held in May.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept the treasurers report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Rosenberger.  Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussed 106 Cabin Hollow Rd address.  Suggestion was to ask Timberview if they could add an A behind the 106.

Motion by Vasco to waiver the fee for Franklintown Fire Company’s trash bill.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Discussed Jere Harbold’s  Garage.  A warning letter will need to be sent to clean up property.

Letters need sent to property owners that have high grass, junk, and are causing a nuisances.

Motion by Vasco to adjourn at 8:35pm.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

6-2-2010

 President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council Present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, Vasco, Stein, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Shea, Mayor Adams

Visitors: M. Begis, J. Robinson,  See attachment

Motion by Vasco to approve last month’s minutes. 2^nd by Rosenberger. Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

C. Whitmoyer informed council of problem with speeding and noise on Water. St.

J. Watkins discussed barking dog situation at 8 S. Baltimore St.  Also problem with skateboarders.

C. Allen discussed Chief of Fire Company going to fast down Baltimore St.  She is concerned about the speed now that school is out.

Alan Rosenberger thanked Council for cards, prayers, and fruit basket.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

Discussed if  there are any outstanding permits needed for Timber View Clinic.  Need letter of Credit for sidewalks and storm water.

Will need to reapply for waiver for MS4 with DEP.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

Discussed collection procedure.  Motion by Vasco to adopt Resolution 2010-03, policy and procedures to collect outstanding trash bills.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Water Street has been repaired.

Discussed carnival.  Borough has received positive comments on the carnival.

Discussed the chicken B-B-Q on July 10, 2010.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept treasurers report and pay the bills.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Isenberg to have Deb and Dick sign contract extension until Dec. 31, 2010 if they do not have everything they need for Saldo and Zoning ordinances.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Motion by Rosenberger to give approval to Lutheran Church to close off South St. on June 26, 2010 for their annual yard sale.  2^nd by S. Blouch. Carried.

Mayor and President attended a ground breaking ceremony for Timber View Clinic on Wed. June 2, 2010.

Discussed problem with numerous vehicles at Jere Harbold’s property. Will need to send a letter about vehicles and also mowing grass. 

Borough needs to check 9 S. Baltimore St for unlicensed vehicles and find out who owns them.

Borough needs to check Arnold property.

D. Blouch will be holding a fund raiser for the director of the NYCSF.  Tentative date is June 26^th at the fire company.  The Borough has no involvement with this fund raiser.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jim thanked everybody for their help with the carnival.

Motion to adjourn at 8:40pm by Vasco.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council

5/5/10

President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, Shea, Isenberg, D. Blouch, Mayor Adams

Visitors: Begis, Robinson,  see attachment.

Motion by Vasco to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by Stein. Carried

FIRE REPORT:

There were 3 calls in the Borough for the month of April.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

Discussed Timberview storm water. Need to contact KPI to do inspection.

SOLICITORS REPORT:

Discussed policy on delinquent trash and water bills. 

Motion by Vasco to have solicitor draft a policy and procedure for the collection of delinquent trash and water bills. 2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

Discussed the carnival. 

Discussed having a chicken BBQ on July 10^th.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept the treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Stein.  Carried

OLD BUSINESS:

Street sweeping will be Monday May 10^th, 2010.

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussed skateboarders on sidewalks.

Motion by Stein to have an exterminator come and spray for ants. 2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to do soffit work on the garage.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Motion by Isenberg to approve resolution 2010-2 to appoint D. Walker as representative to do paper work for FEMA applications.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

Motion by S. Blouch to adjourn at 8:30pm.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

4/7/10

 President D. Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: S. Blouch, R. Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Shea, Isenberg, Mayor Adams

Visitors: Robinson, see attached.

Motion by Stein to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by Isenberg.  Carried.

FIRE REPORT:

There was 1 call in the Borough.  34 calls for the month and 104 calls year to date.

SOLICITOR:

Robinson discussed the process for collecting delinquent accounts.  Decision was tabled until next meeting.

COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

Stein informed Council he has been attending the York/Adams tax meeting and also the W. S. Tax Bureau meetings.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept the treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by S. Blouch. Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Adams discussed the carnival and Hoss’s community day on April 27^th.

Motion by Vasco to proceed with the purchase of banners and posters  2^nd by Isenberg.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to purchase items needed to hook up the electric to the storage garage.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to donate $100.00 to SOY.  2^nd by Shea.  Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Street sweeping will be May 10^th with a rain date of May 11^th.

Motion by Vasco to adjourn at 8:35pm.  2^nd by Stein   Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council

3-3-2010

 President Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: Rosenberger, S. Blouch, Stein, Vasco, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Shea, Mayor Adams

Visitors: Begis, Robinson, see attached

Motion by Vasco to approve last month’s minutes.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

FIRE REPORT: There were 44 calls for service for the month of Feb.  5 were in the Borough.

SOLICITOR:

License agreement for Conway logging was done.

Forward information to solicitor on delinquent accounts.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

A meeting will be held on March 16^th for the carnival.

Will be holding a community day at Hoss’s.

Will be having an egg hunt with the U. B. Church on March 27^th.  Need donation of candy and prizes.  Filling of plastic eggs will be held March 26^th.

Motion by Vasco to invest funds for carnival that the Borough can afford.  2^nd by Rosenberger.  Carried.

Motion by Vasco to help fund the egg hunt.  2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

Chicken B-B-Q will be held on July 10^th

Motion by Vasco to give a check for $156.00 to Children’s Miracle Network from proceeds from the selling of pretzels and soda at last year’s carnival.  2^nd by Isenberg.

Carried.

STREET COMMISSION:

Street cleaning needs done. 

Crosswalks need done.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to accept the treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Rosenberger.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Vasco to reimburse D. Walker $47.69 for paying out of pocket expense for the renewal of the Norton Virus for the Borough computer.  2^nd by Rosenberger.  Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm by S. Blouch.  2^nd by Vasco.   Carried.

Franklintown Borough Council Meeting

2/3/2010

President Blouch called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Council present: S. Blouch, Rosenberger, Vasco, D. Blouch, Isenberg, Stein, Shea, Mayor Adams

Visitors: Begis, Robinson, Williams, Quigley, Conway, Wilson, Teletnick

Motion to approve last month’s minutes with 1 correction (should say present).  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Wilson asked council what their agenda is for the next 2 years:

Rosenberger: budget and park, S. Blouch: park, Stein: street signs and roads, Vasco: budget and businesses in the borough, D. Blouch: park and audit update, Mayor Adams: audit, change auditors and pay loans, park, Shea: learn more details, Isenberg: budget and park.

ENGINEERS REPORT:

Put plan together for Borough Park. 

Need 3 people for planning committee.  They will be Rosenberger, Isenberg, Shea.

SOLICITOR REPORT:

Have lien on properties.  Will decide at next meeting what to do about collections.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE:

Adams discussed the carnival.  Trying to get donations for fireworks.  Next meeting for carnival will be Feb. 8^th at 6:30pm.

Will be having a car show, and possibly a tractor show.   Wednesday will be student night, Thursday will be bluegrass music.  Friday will be car show and Fireworks, Saturday will be tractor show and other music.

Discussed possibly having the Easter Egg hunt with the U. B. church.

B-B-Q will be the 2^nd weekend in July. Will split the profit with the person making the chicken.

STREET COMMISSION:

Hole on Water Street.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Motion by Vasco to approve treasurer’s report and pay the bills. 2^nd by Stein.  Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council reviewed Conway’s previously approved preliminary plans.  He will have until April 22, 2014 to submit his final plans.

Discussed Conway doing logging on his property.  Motion by Rosenberger to have solicitor write an agreement that if any damage is done to Church St from Cabin Hollow Rd to South Ave. the contractor must restore the road back to its original condition.  2^nd by S. Blouch.  Carried.

Adams told council that the electric company has agreed to hook the electric up for $85.00. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Stein to approve Resolution 2010-01.  Municipal obligation of $3500.00 for year 2010 to PMRS towards secretaries pension.  2^nd by S. Blouch. Carried.

Motion by S. Blouch to approve Desk Top Capture Program for 2010.  2^nd by Vasco.  Carried.

Vasco discussed about the girl scouts doing a community project.  Possibly doing a flag pole project. 

Invitation to the Fire Company annual banquet on Feb. 27^th.   

Sec. discussed about minutes on the website.  Once the minutes are approved from the previous meeting, then within a week after the meeting, they will be put on the website.

Discussed about flyers being put in billings.  It has always been the borough policy that if either church in the Borough needs a flyer put in a current billing it will be done as long as the churches make the copies.

Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm by S. Blouch.  2^nd by Rosenberger.  Carried.