President Thomas Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:30 p.m. September 9, 2009.\u00a0Following the Pledge of Allegiance roll call was taken.\u00a0 PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edward Bartosiewicz, Kathleen Weiss, Thomas Stinnett,<\/p>\n
Rodney Scott, Rich Strawn and Mayor David Gerstenberg<\/p>\n
R. Strawn motioned to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2009<\/strong> Council Meeting and Rodney Scott seconded.\u00a0 Unanimous.<\/strong><\/p>\n CORRESPONDENCE:<\/span><\/p>\n A letter was read from Bucks County Emergency Management announcing the quarterly training on September 15, 2009 1pm session and 7pm session Location is 911 Freedom Way, Ivyland PA.<\/p>\n A letter was read from Bucks County Borough Association\u2019s general membership meeting is September 22, 2009.<\/p>\n A letter was read from Dennis Baver, Senior Mechanical Engineer with Spotts, Stevens and McCoy provided the Borough with the energy assessment that was needed for the PA Conservation Works! Grant.<\/p>\n A letter was read from William Dudeck, Borough Solicitor in reference to Borough of Riegelsville v. Patrick Johnsen.\u00a0 The judgment was satisfied immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em>A letter was read from William Dudeck, Borough Solicitor in reference to Cook vs. Riegelsville Borough.<\/p>\n A letter from Carl Dicker, Borough Engineer in reference to the 2009 paving project bid review.<\/p>\n REPORTS<\/span><\/p>\n President- <\/strong>No report<\/p>\n Mayor<\/strong> \u2013 No report<\/p>\n CITIZENS COMMENTS<\/span>: Kathryn Andersen, Borough Resident would like to hold the Riegelsville Tax and Education committee meeting on October 8th<\/sup> in the Borough meeting room.\u00a0 Since the meeting is Open to the public Council agreed they could have it in the meeting room.<\/p>\n Mike Cavallaro, Borough Property Owner, has purchased the Moll property on Durham Road that the Borough was condemning.\u00a0 M. Cavallaro feels that Dave Taylor, Borough Zoning Officer\/ Building Inspector is not doing his job correctly and would like Council to investigate D. Taylor\u2019s actions.\u00a0 T. Stinnett stated that Borough Council will look into this issue with legal Council.<\/p>\n Adam Maziuk, Upper Bucks Regional Emergency Medical Services Chief, attended this Council meeting to give Council their Financial Statement year ended December 31, 2008.\u00a0 A. Maziuk reported that the statement shows their financial needs.\u00a0 Payroll alone is half a million dollars a year plus they just purchased a new ambulance. A. Maziuk reported that the Borough\u2019s support is very much needed.<\/p>\n Community Affairs: <\/strong>Carl Dicker, Borough Engineer opened the bids for the 2009 Paving Project SSM File 108308.0013<\/p>\n Bidders<\/span>:<\/p>\n Barker & Barker Corp. $48450.00<\/p>\n GoreCon, Inc.\u00a0 $59455.00<\/p>\n Lehigh Valley Site Contractors $68495.00<\/p>\n Harris Blacktopping, Inc. $82874.50<\/p>\n Carl will look over the bids and will send Council his recommendation before the Council makes a decision during the September 9, 2009 Council meeting.<\/p>\n Citizen\u2019s Comments: None<\/p>\n Discussions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Library News: <\/strong>Margaret Fritz, Library Board Representative expressed a big thank-you to Council for the donation.\u00a0 The summer reading program had a record year: in July alone, they had 11 programs with 440 attendees.\u00a0 Julia Sefton started as Children\u2019s Services Coordinator on August 4.\u00a0 Cathy Sorace\u2019s last day is August 8.\u00a0 Movie night will start September 11 with the movie \u201cIron Giant\u201d<\/p>\n Statistical Highlights for July 2009:<\/strong><\/p>\n Walk-in patrons: 990 (up 13% from June)<\/p>\n Circulation: 1,830 (up 350% from June)<\/p>\n Internet use: 70 (Up 256% from June<\/p>\n Items lent out (within Bucks Co.) 225 (level steady)<\/p>\n Items borrowed (within Bucks) 266 (level steady)<\/p>\n Riegelsville library cardholders: 973<\/p>\n Total size of Library Collection: 16,003 items<\/p>\n Zoning: <\/strong>Dave Taylor, Riegelsville Zoning Officer was not able to be here but gave S. Masteller his report.<\/p>\n 2 permits: 1. Roof Repair<\/p>\n 2. Fence<\/p>\n 4 projects in review:<\/p>\n 1. Durham Road Shop<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Riegelsville Inn<\/p>\n 3. Lawn Mower repair<\/p>\n 4. Fence<\/p>\n A special exception was granted to Kurt and Maureen Woerner from the Zoning Hearing Board to expand impervious surface, and it included a diminimus building coverage variance.\u00a0 A zoning Hearing Board application has been submitted by Mike Cavallaro on behalf of Mechanics Hall Foundation, LLC with regards to TMP: 38-006-211, the former \u201cMoll\u201d Property.\u00a0 This zoning hearing has been continued until September 10, 2009 in order for the applicant to submit a revised plan set\/response to D. Taylor\u2019s initial review of this project.\u00a0 Assuming the submission is received in a timely fashion.\u00a0 D. Taylor stated he commit to doing his best to review the submission ahead of the September 10, 2009 meeting date.\u00a0 The previous issued structural repair permit for this project has been re-instated.\u00a0 .<\/p>\n Downtown Enhancement Committee (DEC) News: <\/strong>Two benches were donated and installed by Paolinis Cement Co. in Raubsville.\u00a0 The bicycle rack and the 2 trash cans are on order.<\/p>\n EMS<\/strong> News: <\/strong>No news to report.\u00a0 S. Masteller will check with J. Kulick to see if he has information for us. <\/strong>Remarks: Adam Maziuk will send the monthly meeting info to the Borough Office.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Rec Board News: <\/strong>S. Masteller reported that they are looking into purchasing a new utility shed for the Park.\u00a0 The next Rec Board meeting is August 31 at 7pm.<\/p>\n Fire Co. News: <\/strong>E. Bartosiewicz reported that they have purchased a new Brush<\/p>\n Truck.<\/p>\n Utilities:<\/strong> Council has been looking into replacing the current Laboratory that tests the Borough water system. Dick Meade, Borough Water Operator suggests contracting QC Laboratories that he using and is very satisfied with there service.\u00a0 Council agreed we should switch to QC.\u00a0 S. Masteller will let D. Meade know Council\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n Council discussed the water work that needs to be done so that St Lawrence will have increased water pressure.\u00a0 T. Stinnett suggests that St Lawrence needs to calculate how much pressure they will need to run all the new equipment.\u00a0 R. Scott stated he will talk to them about this issue. Remarks: T. Stinnett talked to W. Dowd, Excavator about the current proposal for the work to be done on Elmwood and Council would like to get just the Valve work done at the corner of Church and Elmwood at this time. <\/em><\/p>\n D. Gerstenberg received the results from having the Oil Tank Inspected by ATS Environmental Services.\u00a0 The soil Testing passed but the tank has failed because a leak was detected in the tank or associated piping that exceeds 0.10 gallons per hour.\u00a0 ATS recommends that the Borough isolate the tank from the piping by uncovering the top of the tank and removing the vent and product lines from the system and repairing the pipe.\u00a0 During this step the tank will need to be retested.\u00a0 Council decided to table this decision until the Borough receives the results from the PA Works Grant.<\/p>\n Streets and Properties: <\/strong>Carl Dicker, Borough Engineer reviewed the 2009 Paving Project and prepared a bid tabulation.\u00a0 This correspondence will be read and voted during the September 9th Council meeting.<\/p>\n Gary Schultz, Dale Wood Co. Service Representative is requesting the Borough repair the fill pipe on the oil tank.\u00a0 This quote will be addressed during Council.<\/p>\n The drain box at the bottom of Delaware Road Hill has a large hole next to it.\u00a0 R. Strawn will take a look at it and report back to Council.<\/p>\n The outside basement door (South) in the Borough Building needs to be replaced.\u00a0 Council suggested S. Masteller contact Mr. Hadley, Carpenter for an estimate to fix the door.<\/p>\n Finance:<\/strong> Dave Taylor, Borough Building Code Official gave Council a memo asking the Borough to purchase the new ICC 2009 code book set that will be available for purchase in January 2010.\u00a0 Council asked S. Masteller to contact Keystone Municipal Services and see if the Borough could use their member number and get the discount. Remarks: Rich O\u2019Brien, President of Keystone Municipal Services stated that the Borough could use their member number to receive the discount.<\/em><\/p>\n T. Macaluso spoke to Sue Mathias, First Savings Branch Manager about the Road Repair Loan for $17,000.00.\u00a0 FSB rate is 5%.\u00a0 T. Macaluso is waiting for QNB rates to compare.<\/p>\n During the September 9th<\/sup> Council meeting a delegate and one alternate will need to be appointed to the Tax Collection Committee.<\/p>\n UN<\/span>FINISHED BUSINESS ~<\/span><\/p>\n R. Strawn motioned to approve W. Dowd, Excavating to replace the 4 water valves to 1 water value at the corner of Elmwood and Church Road.<\/p>\n E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve the additional $62.62 for the freight of the bike rack\u00a0 \u00a0R. Scott seconded\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unanimous.<\/p>\n R. Strawn motioned to approve check $2078.00 to MR Weaver Excavating (Water line repair @ Delaware Rd) K. Weiss seconded\u00a0\u00a0 Unanimous<\/p>\n R. Strawn motioned to approve the 2009 paving project low bid $48,450.00 to Gaver Industries dba Barker and Barker Corp.\u00a0 E. Bartosiewicz seconded Unanimous<\/p>\n No motion needed for Dale Wood Co. to replace fill pipe at the oil tank for $155.00 with M. Brady digging around the tank.<\/p>\n E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve Resolution R-06-09 appointing a Tax Collection Committee (TCC) Delegate Tom Stinnett, First Alternate Kathleen Weiss, and Second Alternate Ed Bartosiewicz\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0K. Weiss seconded\u00a0\u00a0 Unanimous<\/p>\n OTHER BUSINESS <\/span> none to report<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n APPROVAL OF BILLS <\/span><\/p>\n E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve bills as listed K. Weiss seconded. Unanimous. <\/strong><\/p>\n Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.\u00a0 Next Council Meeting scheduled October 14, 2009<\/p>\n 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n Sherry Masteller<\/p>\n Borough Secretary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Thomas Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:30 p.m. September 9, 2009. Following the Pledge of Allegiance roll call was taken. PRESENT: Edward Bartosiewicz, Kathleen Weiss, Thomas Stinnett,<\/p>\n Rodney Scott, Rich Strawn and Mayor David Gerstenberg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-2009-minutes"],"yoast_head":"\nCOMMITTEE REPORTS<\/h1>\n