RICHLANDTOWN BOROUGH

COUNCIL MINUTES

August 10, 2009

The regular meeting of Richlandtown Borough Council was held on August 12, 2009. Stanley  Weikel opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. All Councilmen were present.

Nancy Shaffran who owns the apartments at 1 Union Street approached Council about shortening the no parking zone in front of her building because she does not have enough off street parking. She was told to consult with the fire company. The fire company increased the no parking to the corner because trucks including fire trucks could not see to turn the corner.

Tim Little of Hollenbach Construction who is converting a single family house at Phoebe Richland to a two unit dwelling asked Council about waving land development permits. Rich O’Brien and Josh Cavello, Borough Code officers, informed them to submit a conditional use form to Council .

Norm Finlayson approached Council again about adding three apartments to 2 East Union Street. Mr. O’Brien told him his next step was to submit plans and a letter to Council asking them to wave land development plans.

The public brought up cluster boxes again. The Borough Manager will investigate what the requirements are for cluster boxes.

On a motion by John Calder seconded by Floyd Bless and passed by Council, the minutes from the July 13, 2009 meeting were approved after correcting that a water valve was repaired not replaced.

SOLICIOR’S REPORT

HINKLE – The Judge remanded the case back to the Zoning Hearing Board to determine weather or not a non-conforming use existed. They will meet on September 1, 2009 at Borough Hall.

SMITH – An enforcement action was filed in District Court but the court was unable to serve Mrs. Smith and action is on hold until she can be served.

KIRK’S FUEL – A check for $656.07 was received for the fuel oil removed from Benner Hall..

PENNVEST – The contract for the Pennvest loan will be signed on September 15, 2009.

T MOBILE – Council will meet at the pump house on August 11 to decide where the unit needed by T Mobile to erect an antenna on the water tower will be placed.

RESOLUTION 2009-07 – On a motion by John Calder, seconded by Matt Scheetz and passed by Council permission was given to pay GS Developers from the Borough’s general or water fund until funds are received from Pennvest.

MANAGERS REPORT

Open space plan revision being worked on for grant from County for Benner Hall

Truck was inspected.

Request for maps . Council took under advisement.

FIRE COMPANY REPORT

The roof on the fire house is leaking. The Borough Manager will consult Brian Lloyd on what is needed to repair.

PUBLIC WORKS

BIDS FOR MILLING TOWN COURT

1. SA Macanga,  West Chester                              $32,220.00

2. Bracalente Construction, Northamption   $41,070.00

3. Harris Blacktopping, Yardley                             $47,052.00

On a motion by Floyd Bless, seconded by Roy Shulenberg and passed by Council SA Macanga was awarded the bid.

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

WATER SHUT OFFS - Delinquent water accounts were shut off.

ARSENIC – The pump will be pulled and repaired.

TREES – Trees over hanging the sidewalk have been trimmed and there are more to do.

PARKS & RECREATION

Community Day will be September 19, 2009.

Craft show will be November 7, 2009

Working on getting the sewer into the building.

PUBLIC WELFARE

FIRE POLICE  – On a motion by Floyd Bless, seconded by John Wassmer and passed by Council, The Fire Police were granted permission to help at Phoebe Arts Festival on September 12, 2009

FALL CLEAN-UP – Fall clean up will be Wednesday September 23, 2009

NEWS LETTER  - A newsletter will go out the end of August.

OLD BUSINESS

ZONING HEARING BOARD – On a motion by John Calder, seconded by Matt Scheetz and passed by Council, Mary Painton was appointed to the Zoining Hearing Board                                          

PAYMENT OF BILLS

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

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Floyd Bless seconded by Matt Scheetz and passed by Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM

Respectfully  yours,

                                                                                    Ruth Lewis