RICHLANDTOWN BOROUGH

COUNCIL MINUTES

June 8, 2009

The regular meeting of Richlandtown Borough Council was held on June 8, 2009. Stanley  Weikel opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. All Councilmen were present

Residents complained about having to pay $44.00 for a post office box. Council told them the only alternative would be cluster boxes. They were told to come to Council with a petition showing that many residents were interested and Council would contact the Post Office.

Some residents complained when Main Street was paved some curbs were broken. This is in the hands of the Borough engineer. Nothing will be done until the project is completed.

Norm Finlayson approached Council again about adding three apartments to 2 East Union Street. He was told to come to the July meeting with the building inspector.

A representative from T Mobile presented the proposed lease to Council. The Solicitor will go over it and it will be brought up again in July.

On a motion by Matt Scheetz seconded by John Wassmer and passed by Council, the minutes from the May 11, 2009 meeting were approved as written.

SOLICIOR’S REPORT

HINKLE – The applicant filed an appeal and so did the Borough. We are awaiting the court to enter a briefing schedule.

SMITH – Michael Goodwin is proceeding with enforcement actions.

ATV - A proposed ordinance on ATV use was given to Council. It will be discussed at the July meeting.

KIRK’S FUEL – Kirk’s will be contacted to see what if anything they have done about removing the fuel oil from Benner Hall.

FIRE COMPANY REPORT

The new engine will be delivered in September.

The fire company will be holding a car wash.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION #2009-05 – On a motion by Floyd Bless, seconded by John Calder and passed by Council, Richland Township will represent the Borough on Act 32 on having one tax collector for the County.

REOLUTION # 2009-06 – On a motion by John Calder, seconded by Floyd Bless and passed by Council, this Resolution replaces Resolution #2009-03 requesting a grant from Commonwealth Financing Authority for arsenicic removal from Borough wells.

BOROUGH MANAGER  - On a motion by Jim Bowman, seconded by Roy Schulenberg and passed by Council, the personnel committee was given permission to hire a Borough Manager.

PUBLIC WORKS

WATER SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – On a motion by John Calder, seconded by Jim Bowman and passed by  Council  the Water Superintendents report was accepted as written.

WATER SHUT OFFS - The Water Superintendent will have the delinquent water accounts shut off until paid.

ARSENIC – G & S is working at Pump house #3. A pipe has to be replaced costing about $15,000. 

PARKS & RECREATION

Sewer is hooked up

Criminal mischief at playground.

Look into organizing non profit group

PUBLIC WELFARE

FIRE POLICE  – On a motion by John Calder, seconded by Roy Schulenberg and passed by Council, The Fire Police were granted permission to help at :

Milford Carnival June 9-10-11-12

                                                Plumstead June 12-13

                                                Trumbauersville Carnival July 23-24-25-30-31-Aug. 1

St. John’s Peach Festival August 19

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BUILDING & GROUNDS

The millings from Main Street were used to fill in the parking lot at the fire house.

Storm water survey including Borough Hall and the Fire Company.

.OLD BUSINESS

The Zoning Hearing Board requests an alternate member for their board.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

On motion by Roy Schulenberg, seconded by John Calder and  passed by Council, the May expenditures were paid.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Floyd Bless seconded by Matt Scheetz and passed by Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM

Respectfully  yours,

                                                                                    Ruth Lewis