Borough of Riegelsville

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:09 p.m. May 14, 2014. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Thomas Stinnett, Rich Pursell, Kathleen Weiss and Mayor Stokes. ABSENT Rodney Scott.  K. Weiss motioned to approve the minutes of theApril 9, 2014Council Meeting and E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous. 

CORRESPONDENCE:  

            Letter received from Louise Fink’s Daughters-Barb, Sue and Jan, thanking Borough Mayor and Council for the memorial flowers for their mother.

            Borough office received the Annual report from Tilley Fire Equipment Co. for the Borough’s Extinguishers.

            Borough office received a letter from Tom Gahman, owner of 1126 Easton Road requesting to change his water billing to one unit since he has not had another tenant in the building.  Riegelsville Auto currently in one part of the building.  E. Bartosiewicz motioned to change the water bill to one connection. K. Weiss seconded.  Unanimous.

            Letter dated April 24, 2014 from RCN- notice of intention to renew franchise for the Borough.  It expires 4/11/17.

            Borough office received a call in reference to putting a food truck at 919 Easton Road (Oscar’s Garage) on the weekends.  S. Masteller discussed this with Jim Kopchak, Borough Zoning officer and he researched the Borough ordinances and stated that the Borough Council would be making the decision to allow the Food Truck. Council had a discussion and would like S. Masteller to send a letter stating; Council approves a temporary parking of the food truck until August 31, then reevaluate. The concern is that customers are going to try and park on southbound side of Route 611. Council will be monitoring for any public safety issues. E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve the temporary parking until August 31, 2014.  R. Pursell Seconded.  Unanimous                               

REPORTS:

            President – T. Stinnett announced that there is a new business in the Borough “Village Flowers & Gifts” at #801 Durham Road.  

            Mayor– Mayor Stokes reported to Council that a dog that was running loose on the Canal came across the empty canal and killed a cat on a Borough resident’s porch.  Mayor Stokes helped with a neighborly dispute.  Mayor Stokes will be helping Dennis Miller during Election Day May 20^th, 2014.  72 Tons of infield mix was put on the large ball field at the Borough Park.  Mayor Stokes over 45 league has their first game on Sunday May 25, 2014.

 COMMENTS OF CITIZENS -   None to report.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS –

Community Affairs:  Guest Speaker: Robert Loughery, Bucks County Commissioner introduced himself to the Borough Council and the Borough residents. Mr. Loughery reported a few of the bigger issues that they are working on at the County level.  Bucks County has a 407 Million dollar budget and a 24 million dollar deficient. Since 2012 they have reduced employee head count to 2600. 2014 head count is approximately 2380 with a 9% reduction.  They have 40 Million in reserve.  New justice center will open in 2015.  The current Court house is being repurposed so other County offices can be moved to the Court house. Then those properties will be put on the tax rolls.  911 narrow banding project costs 42 million.  Bucks County Open Space fund has extended the planning deadline. Borough Resident, Roger Vonah asked Mr. Loughery if there was any money available to pave the Fire House parking lot due to challenging for those with walkers or wheelchairs. Mr. Vonah stated that the paving would cost around $51,000.00. Mr. Loughery will look into what grant monies are available for the Borough to apply for. The Fire Co. parking lot is owned by the Borough.

Discussions:

Zoning: Jim Kopchak, Borough Zoning officer reported to Council that two electrical permits were issued.   

 DeBartolo pending court date May 7, regarding installation of gutters/downspouts and fascia

Capping/flashing.

Myers property at 936 Fairmont Road has a TCO so they can occupy the dwelling. They need to  

complete final grading and exterior gutters/downspout. Need to provide a landing at the front door.

Mike Cavallaro presented preliminary hand drawn sketches for new use at 801Durham Road (Proposed

Retail flower shop). Jim identified the need to comply with Pa Act 45 for change of use group. Upon visiting the property with Mr. Cavallaro, Jim identified that the unisex single user restroom had 9 accessibility violations that need to be corrected. Jim sent a plan review letter to Mr. Cavallaro identifying the minimum requirements for a plan submission under ACT 45.  On April 9^th, 2014 Rich O’Brien, President of Keystone and Jim met with Mr. Cavallaro to discuss the project submittals. Mr. Cavallaro agreed to submit the required plans necessary for permit approval.

            Fire Co. News: Ed reported that the last Fish Fry is April 18. The Easter flower sale starts Thursday April 17-20^th at Antique haven.  May 3, is Roast Beef Dinner.

            Library News: Terri gave Sherry the minutes from the March 10^th Library meeting. In celebration of the “Month of the Young Child” Julia will visit Care-A-Lot and St Peter’s preschools to read stories and do a craft.

            Library Book Sale on May 9 & 10^th, Library Fair/Book Sale May 17.

March 2014 Statistics:

Circulation: 1594

Historic Room Visits: 0

Items added: 63

Public Count: 556

Internet use: 13

Adult Programs: 36

Teen Book Club: 3

            Riegelsville Enhancement Committee News: Ed reported that during their meeting the short term goal is to take care of the pocket park.

            Riegelsville Emergency Management: Nothing to report

            UBREMS News: Next meeting is April 21.

      Rec Board News: Dirk Odhner, Riegelsville Rec Board President reported to Council the needs for the

Borough Park and Ball program. We know have 4 children ball teams and 1 adult team playing at the borough park.  Due to the safety of the children there needs to be batting cages with some blacktop repair after the installation. The low bid on the re-roof on the pavilion is $6100.00. The Rec Board account will be low even after the Borough Council donation of $4,100.00. The Rec board members would like to know if Council can add to the donation.  Tom Stinnett said the Borough does have some money in reserve so he suggested an additional $4,000.00. Council members agreed to this amount. Sherry will add this addition to the Council agenda on May 14, 2014. Dirk thanked Council for the additional funds. 

      Riegelsville Planning Commission: Tom reported that the planning commission is working on an

updated snow & ice removal ordinance and Bamboo ordinance.

Utilities:

Discussions:

Invoices have been sent to the Insurance Co. for Well #3 repairs.

Matt Brady put the extinguisher at Well #3 for the Generator.

Matt Brady will pour the pad for the Generator at the Borough building in the next few weeks.

 Streets & Properties:

Discussions:

Tom Stinnett started the meeting by discussing the proposed Ordinance #227 “On-Lot Sewage Disposal System.  A 4 page informational flyer about the proposed ordinance was given to those who attended meeting.  If the proposed Ordinance is passed during June 11, 2014 Council meeting the flyer will be sent to the Borough property owners.  The ordinance will require pumping every 5 years instead of the original proposed 3 years. Council agreed to change this.  The first phase of pumping will be the Commercial and R-3 Zoning Districts with 6 months to get paperwork to the Borough Office, the second phase will be RP and R-1 with 6 months to get paperwork to the Borough office. If you have recently pumped your systems during 2013 or 2014 then you may have met the initial requirement already. You would just need to provide the borough with a receipt or cancelled check to show when you had your system pumped.  The Borough began a Wellhead protection plan with the assistance from Bucks County Planning Commission and the PA Department of Environmental Protection. This effort was funded by a grant from the state making it possible to involve a hydro-geologist who conducted tests, studies and gathered documents to establish statistics about our three wells.

Tom Stinnett reported that the Canal Bridge project should be complete September 2014.

April 21, 2014 the Borough office received a call from Borough resident Dennis Stepien in reference to the stop sign on Maplewood road. Mr. Stepien was pulled over by the Police for not making a complete stop. They gave him a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.  Mr. Stepien feels the stop sign should be a yield.  Council said that stop sign is temporary during the bridge construction and will stay there until construction is complete.

Council received quite a few complaints from the residents on Maplewood that there is a lot of speeding due to the construction so the decision was to put up the temporary stop sign.  S. Masteller will get back to Mr. Stepien with Councils decision.   Mayor Stokes would like to see the temporary stop sign become permanent due to the speeding. Council will revisit this closer to the bridge completion.

            The Library shutters are being stained with the help of Norma Keller and a young man needing community service hours.

            During the next 7 days M. Brady will be working on the cement pad for the generator at the borough hall.

Finance:

Discussions:

            The Library received a quote from Hoyt Sign Co. to replace the sign from winter. Council suggested to get a few more quotes.  Kathie suggested Mumaw sign in William Township plus the sign co. that did the 2 signs north and south of the Borough.

            The Borough office received a letter from RCN for informally renewing the franchise in the Borough, T. Stinnett asked if anyone had any pros or cons to having RCN. No one expressed any cons.

            Kris Kern with Heritage Conservancy will be meeting with Tom and Sherry to go over grant opportunities for Open Space/Trail projects. Tom told Sherry invite Kate Brandes to come since she has expressed that she may be able to help us with the grant process. Remarks: Kate Brandes is available for the May 29^th, 2014 meeting.

            Phil Solomon, Hometown press salesman is putting together a new Welcome packet/folder for advertising and he would like the Borough to participate. Council said that would be a great idea.

 The Enhancement Committee is purchasing a bench for in front on Post office, the total is $675.78.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:     

            Approval of check for $8100.00 to Riegelsville Recreation Board ($4100.00 budgeted, $4000.00 additional). E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve.   R. Pursell seconded.   Unanimous.

             Approval to advertise for June 11, 2014 Council meeting. Ordinance #227 AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ON-LOT SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES IN THE BOROUGH OF RIEGELSVILLE, BUCKS COUNTY, PA. With the change from pumping every three years to five years. R. Pursell motioned to advertise.K. Weiss seconded.   Unanimous.              

NEW BUSINESS:  None to report

 APPROVAL OF BILLS:   R. Pursell motioned to approve bills.  K. Weiss seconded.  E. Bartosiewicz abstained from the Fire Co. allocated contribution since Ed is President of the Fire Co.  Motion passed with Rich, Tom and Kathie.          

 Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM.  

  Next Council Meeting June 11, 2014 at 7pm

Sherry Masteller  

Borough Secretary

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:00 p.m. March 12, 2014. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Rich Pursell, Rodney Scott, Thomas Stinnett, Kathleen Weiss and Mayor Stokes.  Rich Pursell motioned to approve the minutes of theFebruary 12, 2014 Council Meeting and Ed Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous. 

CORRESPONDENCE:  

            Letter was read from Jim Streett thanking the Riegelsville Library/Borough for hosting the AARP Tax Help. Special thanks to Pam and Steve for providing exceptional tax preparation advice and counseling. A donation was given to the Library.

            Riegelsville Public Library presented Borough Council with their Annual Financial Statement December 31, 2013.

            Riegelsville Planning Commission presented Council with copies of minutes for each month they met in 2013.

            Letter dated March 3, 2014 from Bucks County Department of Health, in reference to the West Nile Virus Program.

            Letter dated February 28, 2014 from Borough Resident, Maureen Woerner in reference to the Borough mailbox’s on the sidewalks in Riegelsville.

            Letter dated February 25, 2014 from Borough Resident, Jill Amato in reference to the closing of her Salon home based business, and Jill requested her water bill to be cut to one hook up.  R. Scott motioned to change to one residential water hook up. E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.        

REPORTS:

            President – Nothing to report

            Mayor– Mayor Stokes reported to Council that he sent a letter to Borough Resident, Vickie Weaver in reference to her note in her water bill about the $3.00 increase to her bill.  Mayor Stokes performed one wedding. Mayor Stokes spoke to Ron Martin, Borough PennDOT rep. in reference to the Library sign that was knocked down by the plow truck in front of the Borough Municipal Building.  Ron stated that they do not cover the replacement since it was an act of God.   The Canal Bridge construction will begin again this week.   Mayor Stokes has talked to the Realtor that has the Weiss property for sale at the north end of the Borough to discuss using Bucks County Open Space program monies to purchase the land. The program would pay 75% if it would qualify and the Borough would need to secure the remaining 25%. 

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS -   Two Borough residents present.

             E. Bartosiewicz (Fire Co. President) asked Council if Matt Brady could use the Borough Backhoe to remove the larger rocks and Fire Co. will supply the stone for Matt to fill it in.  Council agreed to this.      

 COMMITTEE REPORTS –

 Community Affairs: 

Comments from Citizens: Craig Cardone discussed the issue with Palisades Transportation having a bus stop at the Borough traffic light.  Craig spoke with Gerry Giarratana, Transportation Director and he was going to change the bus stop.  Craig told Council that he will continue to keep the stairs at the traffic light clean of snow as much as he can but the sidewalk in his parking lot on the top of Delaware hill is not a public sidewalk.

Discussions:

            Zoning: Jim Kopchak, Borough Zoning officer reported to Council that the DeBartolo court date has been postponed for the second time at the request of Mr. DeBartolo’s attorney. Mr. DeBartolo’s roof repair is 90% complete.  Pa DCED is requiring that the UCC fees ($4.00 per building permit) be submitted electronically via the State’s Website. Jim will assist Tammy on this. Remarks: Council stated to hold off until we are told we have to submit electronically.

            Fire Co. News: February 16, Breakfast served only 208 due to the weather.  Fish Fry Fridays will start on March 7, 2014.  Council suggested that maybe other municipalities would be willing to advertise the Fire Co. functions in their newsletters like Durham Township and Riegelsville Borough do.  Sherry will contact Rachel Roney.

            Library News: No library board member was present.  Ed asked what is being done with the damaged sign.  Sherry left several voice messages and emails to Ron Martin, PennDOT rep. for the Borough.  Sherry stated that Mayor Stokes has also been trying to contact Ron too. Remarks: Mayor Stokes reported to Council during Council meeting March 12, which Ron Martin stated that the broken sign is considered an act of God so they do not pay for that incident.

            Riegelsville Enhancement Committee News: Hoagie Sale profit of $214.50 plus a donation of

$100.00 for a total of $314.50.  Next Enhancement meeting is February 26, 2014 at 7pm.

            Riegelsville Emergency Management:  Next meeting February 22, 2014 at noon.

            EMS News:  Borough office received the 2013 Year-End Reports from Bucks County Emergency

Health Services.

            Rec Board News: Next meeting is February 24, 2014 at 7pm.  We continue to recruit girls for softball.

The next fundraiser is scheduled for March 30, 2014, Filled Basket Bingo at Riegelsville Fire House.

      Riegelsville Planning Commission: Tom Stinnett reported that they did not have a meeting January

or February. The next meeting is March 3, 2014 at 7pm, they will continue to edit the proposed “On-Lot Septic Maintenance Plan.    

Utilities:

Discussions:

Council discussed the emails from Borough Resident, John Huffman in reference to the Bus Stop and Sidewalk ordinance.

            Borough office received several complaints about an abandoned car on Linden Lane.  Sherry will gather more information and get back to Council.

            West Hammer Electric is scheduled to work on the Borough Garage electric next week.

Streets & Properties:

Discussions:

Another load of salt was ordered and I was told it would be by next week.

            PennDOT District 6-0 sent a letter announcing “What’s New for 2014”, plus they would like municipalities to consider hosting a “Meet and Greet”. Sherry will set up a date to host a meeting. Remarks: Sherry received an email from Steve Yourtee and he stated that this meeting pertains to the liquid fuel money for road projects.

            Council discussed the car on Linden Lane not having a current inspection. Sherry stated that the borough ordinance does state that a vehicle needs to have a current registration and current inspection.

Council would like Sherry to contact Mr. Imboden to either have the vehicle inspected or it must be removed by March 14, 2014.

            The electrical work has been completed at the Borough Garage.

            Bucks County requested a Storm spreadsheet for PEMA in reference to the two February storms. Sherry and Matt put together the information for the spreadsheet and faxed it over on February 27, 2014.

             Council continued to discuss John Huffman’s emails and asked Sherry to send an email stating that Craig Cardone’s sidewalk is private, plus add the information for bussing questions should go directly to Gerry at Palisades transportation.

            Council discussed the information submitted by Maureen Woerner, Borough Resident in reference to the Borough sidewalks that have mail boxes on them. Jim Kopchak, Borough Zoning officer submitted to Council a letter in response to Maureen’s letter.  Council stated that the Borough enforces the Building Code. Sherry will send a letter to Maureen in reference to Council’s response.

            The Riegelsville Planning Commission looked over the sample Bamboo ordinance during their March 3, 2014 meeting.  Council also received a copy of the sample ordinance and suggested we amend the current vegetation ordinance.

Finance:

Discussions:

Borough office received an invitation to the Community Safety Conference by Senator Bob Mensch on April 3, 2014.  Tom went last year so he asked if anyone else would like to attend. No one was able to attend.

Tammy Macaluso wanted to make Council aware that according to the Annual Drinking Water Report we are losing a lot of water. Dick Meade and Ken Kerstner thinks that maybe the cistern might have a leak. This needs to be checked out as soon as we can schedule a diver to go into the cistern. Tom stated that the cistern should be able to be drained.  Sherry will ask Dick Meade.

Council received the notice for the advertisement for Ordinance #226 “An Ordinance Governing Municipal Management and Maintenance of On-Lot sewage disposal facilities in the Borough of Riegelsville”. This will be added to Council agenda March 12, 2014.

Borough office received an email introducing the Bucks County Consortium, Sherry shared it with Council.  The concern was the fee of $150.00 a year, too expensive for what the borough could utilize.

Robert G Loughery, Bucks County Commissioner would like to meet with the Elected Officials. Sherry will contact his Assistant Karen Nagy to set this up.

Borough office received an invitation from Lynn T. Bush in reference to the borough’s participation in Bucks County Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Council would like Sherry to put together the resolution for the Council meeting on March 12, 2014.

Sherry reported to Council that the floor in the office is not level and would like to move her desk.  Sherry would like a new more efficient desk.  Council suggested to get proposals on repairing the floor first.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

            Approval of check for $269.61 to Napa of Ottsville, (for Backhoe repair Maintenance). R. Scott motioned to approve.   R. Pursell seconded.   Unanimous.

            Approval of check for $406.56 to Riegelsville Auto (Backhoe repair). R. Scott motioned to approve.   R. Pursell seconded.   Unanimous.

            Approval of check for $695.00 to Barry Hoffman, Electrician (Trouble shoot Well #2, furnish and install an on delay timer then connect to dialer. R. Scott motioned to approve.   E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

            Approval of Resolution #R-01-14 Bucks County 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve.   K. Weiss seconded.   Unanimous.

            Approval to advertise Ordinance #227 “An Ordinance Governing Municipal Management and Maintenance of On-Lot sewage disposal facilities in the Borough of Riegelsville”. Rich motioned to advertise.   E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS:

            Oxford Diabetic Supply at 719 Durham Road (Lundies Building) had a truck hit the front glass on Friday March 7. 

APPROVAL OF BILLS:   Rich Pursell motioned to approve and E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous

Meeting adjourned 8:04 PM.  

  Next Council Meeting April 9, 2014 at 7pm

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:00 p.m. February 12, 2014. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Rodney Scott, Thomas Stinnett, Kathleen Weiss and Mayor Stokes.  ABSENT: Rich Pursell. Kathy Weiss motioned to approve the minutes of theJanuary 8, 2014Council Meeting and Rodney Scott seconded.  Unanimous. 

 CORRESPONDENCE:  

            Letter was read dated January 21, 2014 from Joseph Coco, Borough Resident.

            Letter was read dated January 28, 2014 from Bucks County Planning Commission/Open Space Program.

            Letter was read dated February 3, 2014 from Vickie Weaver, Borough Resident.

            Letter was read dated February 10, 2014 from Cowan Associates, Borough Engineer- Lot Line Adjustment Plan for Sweeney and Cillo Final Plan.     

REPORTS:

            President – Nothing to report

            Mayor– Mayor Stokes reported to Council that he performed 1 wedding.  He spoke to the State Police in reference to people not stopping at the stop signs on Durham Road and Maplewood Road. The State Police will keep an eye on these areas. Mayor Stokes spoke to Matt Brady in reference to the Alley’s (North & South of the Borough) needing more help with the snow removal.  Mayor Stokes said that the Borough needs to fine the residents that are not shoveling their sidewalks. Remarks: Sherry Masteller reported that 23 properties owners where sent letters from Borough Ordinance Enforcement Officer.

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS -   One Borough resident present.

            Nothing to report

COMMITTEE REPORTS –

Community Affairs:  Comments from Citizens:Keith Turdo, Borough Resident.  He gave a presentation for the Borough to consider a “Free Box”. Keith showed pictures from different municipalities. Keith suggested putting it at the park asking for volunteers to get involved. Council had a few concerns about the box being open and the animals getting into it.

Council asked Keith to check with other communities and ask how they solved certain issues and made this work for their communities. Keith will report back to Council.

Discussions:

            Zoning: Jim Kopchak, Borough zoning, officer reported to Council that he received a letter from property owner at 141 Delaware Road and reported that most of the property maintenance should be completed by summer 2014.  530 Easton Road court date was postponed at the Request of Mr. DeBartolo’s Attorney. Jim visited the property on January 15, 2014 and the roof appears to have the underlayment down.  Two additional building permits were issued: 1- Generator permit, 1- repairs for fire Damage.

Fire Co. News: Next breakfast is January 19, 8am –noon (381 served). Fish Fry Fridays will start on March 7, 2014

            Library News: 2014 Budget was received.  Estelle Bloom, Library Board Trustee reported to Council the December highlights.  Paper copies of tax forms started to arrive and are sitting out for patrons.  Nine volunteers gave 144 hours they officially starting to keep track of their hours in June 2013.  15 Children came out in the snowy weather to make ‘Gingerbread Houses”, there will be a Valentine making program on February 8, 2014. Sky gazing program January 21, 7pm. Health and Wellness “Intro to Homeopathy” January 25, 2014.  Library had 25 programs in 2013 and 7 fundraisers.

            December 2013 Statistics:

      Public Count: 561

      Circulation: 1,137

      E- Books Downloads: 47

      E- Books New Users: 3

      Items Lent In-County: 179

      Items Borrowed in- County: 235

      Internet Use: 12

      Historic Room Visits: 2

      Collections: Adult: 9634, Juvenile: 7032, Total: 16,666

      Registered users: 1055

            Riegelsville Enhancement Committee News: Next fundraiser is “Super Bowl Hoagie Sale” $6.50

each, orders due January 22, 2014 pick-up February 2, 2014.  Next meeting is January 22, 7PM.

            Riegelsville Emergency Management:  Nothing to report

            EMS News:  Ed Bartosiewicz reported that they received a grant to help with their operating expenses.

      Rec Board News: Baseball sign-ups January 29 & February 3.  Coaches meeting January 17.

Remarks: Rodney Scott reported to Council that this year Riegelsville Is hosting the Girls All-Star Game.

            Riegelsville Planning Commission:  Tom Stinnett reported they are continuing to look over the On-lot septic maintenance ordinance. Tom asked Sherry to check with Nockamixon Township for the form they use for pumpers.  Sherry sent email to Keith on January 27 and February 11, but no response. Will call next.

Utilities:

Discussions:

Well #2 is having electrical issues so Dick Meade is contacting Barry Hoffman, Electrician, to look at the issues.  Rodney would like to be contacted when this appointment is scheduled.

Streets & Properties:

Discussions:

Salt has been very slow delivery time due to the demand plus needing more haulers. The last loads were ordered on 2/3 & 2/4.

West Side Hammer Electric came to fix the electric issue for the Borough Garage. They need to come back disconnect the existing overhead feed from the fire house to the garage and install a new 120 volt 20 amp circuit in the existing underground conduit to restore power to the garage.

Borough Council received a letter from Joe Coco, Borough resident, acknowledging the letter from the Borough Secretary concerning speeding and strategies to rectify the problem on Delaware Road in the neighborhood around the Riegelsville Fire House.

Riegelsville Auto gave 3 estimates for the Trans flushing the Borough trucks, Matt Brady said that 2 of the Trucks needs to be inspected soon so that will be done too.

Gardner Residence at 719 Easton Road has bamboo that is falling on 611 during every storm. In the past the Borough has sent letters in reference to this plus PennDOT has written letters.  Council suggested the Borough pass a bamboo ordinance. Sherry will contact the Borough Association to see if they can provide a sample ordinance.

Ed Bartosiewicz suggested that Sherry ask Jim Kopchak, Borough Zoning/Building officer to give a review of the roof replacement at the Park Pavilion.

Finance:

Discussions:

Borough Office received an updated letter from Bucks County Planning Commission in reference to the Municipal Open Space Program Spending. The 2007 allocation for the Borough is $223,535.00. Council discussed looking into the 19 acres Weiss property.

Matt Brady’s current health insurance has cancelled his policy. He has not looked into the government insurance yet.

Per Capita tax unpaid & Exoneration lists were discussed and will be added to Council agenda.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 Approval of the 2013 Exoneration List for Per Capita tax. K. Weiss motioned to approve.  R. Scott seconded.  Unanimous.

            Approval of unpaid Per Capita tax accounts. R. Scott motioned to approve. K. Weiss seconded.  Unanimous.

            Approval for all 3 Trucks to have Trans flushed for approximately $587.22 by Riegelsville Auto. E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve.  R. Scott seconded.  Unanimous.

            Approval of check for $1250.00 West Side Hammer Electric, for repair of the garage electric. E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve. R. Scott seconded.   Unanimous.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:   Kathy Weiss motioned to approve and E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimou

Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM.  

  Next Council Meeting March 12, 2014 at 7pm

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:00 p.m. January 15, 2013. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the roll call was taken.  PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Rich Pursell, Rodney Scott, Thomas Stinnett, Kathleen Weiss and Mayor Stokes.  Ed Bartosiewicz motioned to approve the minutes of theDecember 11, 2013Council Meeting and Kathy Weiss seconded.  Unanimous.  Rich Pursell motioned to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2014 Reorg Council Meeting and Rodney Scott seconded.  Unanimous.

CORRESPONDENCE:  

            Letter was read dated December 11, 2013 from Joseph Coco, Borough Resident in reference to Speeding on Upper Delaware Road/Sherer’s Hill Road.  Council asked Sherry Masteller to send a letter requesting Mr. Coco and the other Borough residents that are listed on the letter to discuss this during the February 5, 2014 Streets & Properties Meeting.

            Email was read from Bucks County Borough Association, General membership meeting is January 27, 2014 Guest Speaker is Robert Loughery, Chairman of Bucks County Commissioners.  Tom and Sherry are attending.

            Email was read from Bucks County Emergency Management Agency, G-191 Incident Command System (ICS) one day course February 10, 2014. Frank Preedy and Ray Kenny will be attending.

            Tammy Macaluso, Riegelsville Borough Tax Collector gave Council the 2014 Lien Report summary of 2013 and prior taxes.

 REPORTS:

            President – Nothing to report

            Mayor– Mayor Stokes spoke to property owner Mike Cavallaro in reference to the snow removal in the Borough. Mayor Stokes performed a wedding and they gave a donation to the Riegelsville Rec Board.

 COMMENTS OF CITIZENS -   

            Elaine Albrecht, Riegelsville Enhancement Committee member, announced that they will be doing the Hoagie Sale Fundraiser on “Super Bowl Sunday” February 2, 2014.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS - No Committee reports due to the Holiday’s.  

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

            Sherry Masteller, Borough Secretary discussed with Council to change the Borough Office hours to 8am-2pm. Council approved        

APPROVAL OF BILLS:   Rodney Scott motioned to approve and E. Bartosiewicz seconded.  Unanimous

Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM.  

  Next Council Meeting February 12, 2014 at 7pm