March 5, 2012
At 7:00PM President Bahner called the meeting to order with the following Council members present:
Irene Bahner, Jim Brown, Paul Enders and Dennis Enders. Mike Enders, Deanna Hoffman and Charles
Bisking were absent. Borough Manager Larry Rank, Engineer John Latsha, Consultant Bob Kissinger and
Mayor Jeff Enders were also in attendance. Everyone present recited the pledge of Allegiance.
SECRETARY REPORT
Dennis Enders moved that the secretary’s report be approved as presented. Jim Brown seconded
the motion and motion carried unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT
Dennis Enders moved that the treasurer’s report be approved as presented. Jim Brown
seconded the motion and motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
A. Pearl Hane, Historical Society: Pearl was present to request permission to restore the Hill
Cemetery located on Market Street above Sixth Street. Pearl read to the Borough Council a
history and proposal for restoration that she had prepared. Discussion ensued regarding
codes and ordinances that might prohibit this request. Jim Brown motioned to grant
permission to the Boy Scout troop for the restoration of the Hill Cemetery to be overseen by
Pearl Hane who will report back to the Borough Council when the project is complete. Irene
Bahner seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Ibberson Estate Request: Christian Daghir representing the Ibberson Estate was present to
ask Borough Council to consider giving access to the Commonwealth via an easement
through the Borough’s Mountain Property. Discussion ensued. Christian stated there would
be a meeting held on May 15, 2012 time to be announced. He suggested the Borough
Council send a representative(s).
C. Andrew and Elisa Bastista were present to ask Borough Council for forgiveness of the $300
Porch Violation fee. Discussion ensued. Dennis Enders motioned to rescind the $300
Violation fee contingent upon the three remaining poles be taken down by the weekend. Paul
Enders seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously
MAYOR/POLICE REPORT
A. The police report was distributed and reviewed.
B. Jeff Enders went over the Mannion Enterprise estimate of $1195 for a new light bar for the
Borough Police car. Jim Brown motioned to accept the $1195 light bar estimate. Paul
Enders seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT
A. Larry Rank reviewed the February Managers report.
B. The Christmas lights and banners will be taken down by this Saturday. The Borough will be
hanging the UD Chamber of Commerce Banner again this year.
C. Larry went over some budget line items from last year’s budget to clarify some questioning
from last month’s meeting. Discussion ensued. Dennis Enders requested that Larry submit
Borough employee time sheets to him.
HARA REPORT
Larry Rank reviewed the pool results from last year.
HAWASA REPORT
John Latsha said the Groundwater Rule requirements are in place as of 2-1-12.
VALLEYS REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
No Report.
COG REPORT
Irene Bahner said meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7PM. Meeting places to
be announced. Discussion ensued. Irene Bahner motioned for Christopher Blose to be the Borough COG
Representative. Dennis Enders seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously
OLD BUSINESS
A. Borough Farm Development: No report.
B. Railroad Crossings/Access Road Status: Paulus’s have the agreement and their Solicitor is
reviewing it. Larry Rank will follow up.
C. Norfolk Southern Front Street Property: No report.
D. Riverfront Park Project Status: Waiting for comments from the Army Corps of Engineers.
E. Zoning Ordinance Committee: Next scheduled meeting with County Reps is March 19 at
7PM.
F. FEMA Mapping Status: Bob Kissinger said he received an email on 2-7-12. FEMA
issued a map effective date of 8-12-12. Bob Kissinger suggested Borough Council adopt
the Flood Plain Ordinance. Discussion ensued about the review process and the Ordinance
itself. Jim Brown motioned to tentatively approve the adoption of the flood plain
ordinance subject to review and approval by FEMA, the State and County Agencies. Paul
Enders seconded the motion and the motion was approved with all in favor except Dennis
Enders who abstained.
G. CDBG Grant Status: Waiting on official notification.
H. Belle Property Mobile Home: Irene Bahner read and reviewed the certified letter that was
sent in October 2011 from Solicitor Daghir regarding this issue. Discussion ensued. Larry
Rank will send another letter.
I. Mountain Property Discussion: See Business from the Floor.
J. Non-Compliant Construction: See Business from the Floor.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Jeff Enders said the Gaming Grant funding was approved and that he will apply for the
road project again this year.
B. Councilman Brown mentioned the dumpster at Deppen Park and the garbage being
dumped in that area. Discussion ensued. Jeff Enders will talk to the County.
C. FEMA met with Larry Rank at Deppen Park. Larry reported that FEMA will cover the
cost of the parking lot and the creek bank rock.
BILLS
Jim Brown moved to approve the bills as presented. Dennis Enders seconded the motion and
motion carried unanimously.
At 9:10 PM meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
David W. Hoover
Borough Secretary