{"id":540,"date":"2013-12-12T11:27:42","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T16:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riegelsville.org\/?p=540"},"modified":"2013-12-12T11:27:42","modified_gmt":"2013-12-12T16:27:42","slug":"november-2013-council-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riegelsville.org\/?p=540","title":{"rendered":"November 2013 Council Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Thomas E. Stinnett called the regular meeting of the Riegelsville Borough Council to order at 7:30 p.m. October 9, 2013<\/span>.\u00a0Following the Pledge of Allegiance the roll call was taken.\u00a0 PRESENT:\u00a0Edward Bartosiewicz, Rich Pursell, Rodney Scott, Thomas Stinnett, Kathleen Weiss and Mayor Stokes.\u00a0 <\/span>Ed Bartosiewicz motioned to approve the minutes of the<\/strong>October 9, 2013<\/strong>Council Meeting and Rich Pursell seconded.\u00a0 Unanimous.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CORRESPONDENCE: \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/em>Email was read from Bucks County Boroughs Association, The general membership meeting is set for Monday November 25, 2013.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letter dated November 8, 2013 was read from Riegelsville Planning Commission Secretary Thomas E. Stinnett. In reference to \u201cLot Line adjustment for Cillo\/Sweeney properties.\u00a0 Council President, T. Stinnett asked if Council had any questions and no one replied.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>E. Bartosiewicz motioned to approve the Lot Line adjustment as stated in the Planning Commission letter.\u00a0 <\/span>R. Scott seconded.\u00a0 <\/span>Unanimous.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Letter dated November 8, 2013 was read from Todd Myers, Cowan Associates, Borough Engineer, in reference to the Municipal Engineering Services for 2014. The fees will not increase in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letter dated November 6, 2013 was read from Community Fire Company No.1. \u00a0David Gerstenberg has been sworn into the Fire Police Officer for the Riegelsville Volunteer Fire Company by District Judge Gambardella.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GUEST SPEAKER: <\/span>Barbara Swanda, Manager D&L Trail Towns of Bucks County, and Introduced Nick Forte with the D & L Trail Alliance to Council and to the Borough residents that were present at the Council meeting.\u00a0 They both explained how the Trail Towns promotes the use of the D & L Trail, and works with residents and businesses adjacent to the Trail (Delaware Canal Towpath).\u00a0 Priorities include strengthening business practices and bringing more customers to these communities, encouraging exercise to improve public health, and preserving the green trail corridor.\u00a0 January 2014 they will decide what the next step in this program will be and get back to the municipalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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REPORTS:<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>President \u2013 <\/strong>Nothing to report<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Mayor<\/strong> \u2013 Nothing to report<\/span><\/p>\n

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS (<\/span>2 Borough residents present).\u00a0 Maureen Warner, Borough resident, is concerned about the mailboxes in front of Borough resident\u2019s homes on the sidewalks on Easton Road\/611. Maureen asked the Riegelsville Post Office why residents are allowed to block part of the sidewalks to get mail delivery. Maureen was told that is the guidelines to put your boxes up.\u00a0 Maureen would like the Borough Council and or Zoning to look into passing an ordinance to make sure you cannot block the sidewalks to pedestrians, Baby carriages, People with special needs.\u00a0 S. Masteller will also look into the Borough\u2019s sidewalk ordinance too.<\/span><\/p>\n

T. Stinnett stated to Maureen that he will look into this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Community Affairs:<\/strong><\/em> <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Discussions:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zoning: <\/strong>Kip Clayton has been replaced by Jim Kopchak with Keystone Municipal Services, Jim introduced himself to Council. Jim reported that he did a stop work order at M. Myers Fairmont Road New House construction, no inspection was done before the foundation was poured and it was raining that day. Jim contacted M. Myers to request a foundation test before he could continue with construction.\u00a0 Jim will check with S. Masteller in reference to the DeBartolo residence.\u00a0 Kreider residence does show some repairs so Jim will keep an eye on the progress. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fire Co. News: <\/strong>E. Bartosiewicz reported to Council the next Breakfast is October 20. Ed, Hayes Hissim and Joel Roney went to St. Peter\u2019s Nursery School and the Riegelsville Public Library to teach the children and adults about fire prevention.\u00a0 Pork and Sauer Kraut dinner on November 2. <\/span><\/p>\n

Library News:<\/strong> Julia Sefton, Children\u2019s Librarian reported to Council that the \u201cArt Classes\u201d have been a great success. Julia apologized to Council for the trash issue after the Wine & Harvest, a big thanks you to Matt Brady for helping with this issue. Each Wednesday in October 10% of your food purchase at the Riegelsville Tavern will go to the Library, great fundraiser.\u00a0\u00a0 On Election Day there is a Hoagie sale. Book Sale is November 22, 23 and 30th<\/span><\/sup> more info to follow, thank you in advance for putting up with the mess in the meeting room from all the book donations.\u00a0 Kathie Weiss, Council member asked if Council could meet the potential new board members before the Library Board appoints them. Julia stated that the Library Board needs to formalize this process. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 September 2013 Statistics:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Public Count: 624<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Circulation: 1,516<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Internet Use: 17<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Historic Room Visits: 5<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Items added: 79 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Riegelsville Enhancement Committee News:<\/strong> Committee is doing the \u201cFriends Helping Friends\u201d fundraiser, 25% off shopping spree at Boscov\u2019s for only $5.00 Coupon for October 22, 2013.\u00a0 Super Bowl Hoagie Sale in February 2014 information to follow. No meetings November, December and January. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Riegelsville Emergency Management:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>Team will kick off their Fall Disaster preparedness drive on Sunday October 20, during the Fire Co. Breakfast. They will be handing out literature and explaining basic portable generator safety, emergency preparedness and READYNOTIFYPA sign ups.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>EMS News: <\/strong>No Meeting<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Rec Board <\/strong>News:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span>Rodney<\/a> reported to Council that they had a successful Fall Ball season and Ray Deemer was very helpful while Rodney was working out of town. The next fundraiser is the Car Show on November 3, 2013. <\/span><\/p>\n

Utilities:<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Discussions:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Borough received 2 proposals for Well #3 Fence. Rodney will contact both companies to verify proposals. Tom Stinnett stated that Matt Brady thought we needed a cement pad to park the generator on and Rich Pursell responded by saying all we need is some clean stone and blocks to keep the tires off the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kathy Weiss asked if we are still getting a roof over the Borough salt. If so did we get prices yet?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kathy Weiss asked about the stoplight and Tom Stinnett said we need to get prices for new poles.\u00a0 Rich also stated that there is a bulb out on the southeast corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tom Stinnett stated that Tom Kreider\u2019s water bill continues to be paid monthly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Streets & Properties:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discussions:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rich Pursell suggested to Matt Brady to paint \u201cNo Parking\u201d on Delaware road near the canal bridge construction so the Riegelsville Inn guest do not block Delaware Road. There are four properties near the bridge construction that have emailed the borough office with the safety concern that emergency vehicles would not be able to get to their properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

Matt Brady will continue crack sealing on November 8, weather permitting. Rich Pursell will look into more crack seal with the balance of the $1500.00 budget for 2013.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dave Xander has 10 or 12- 2x6x15 \u00bd boards that can be used for the lean-to roof over the cement pad at the borough garage.\u00a0 Council suggested Matt Brady go and get them. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Finance:<\/span><\/strong><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discussions: <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 During this meeting Council worked on the 2014 Budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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