IGH OF  7  INCOR! RATED ENNSYIVAN  BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA  All matters that are deliberated could result in a vote  to take official action. June 21, 2022 7:00 p.m.  Minutes for Consideration: May 18, 2022  COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE & PLANNING PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC UTILITIES PARKS & RECREATION SALARY & PERSONNEL    Finance and Planning Committee  June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Committee Members Nellie Forst-Chair,  DeRuosi, Karen Sheedy, and Lisa Auerbach.  Frank  The Committee will consider the following recommendation:  1. That the May Bills be paid in the amount ofs $ 1,719,423.49  # FUND 1 GENERAL 2 STREET LGTS 3 FIRE 4 REFUSE 5 PARKS8 & REC 6 WATER 8 SEWER 9 WWTP 35 LIQUID FUELS 30 WATER CAPITAL TOTALS VOID CHECKS * GRAND TOTAL *WWTP Check Vendor Name Change  MAY 1ST RUN 888,107.74  MAY 2ND RUN 27,778.98  TOTALS 915,886.72 143.75 3,627.76 4,834.67 58,128.51 5,936.73 7,504.72 73,681.80 461,921.41 3,475.98 14,898.50 54,805.98 205,750.10 504.01 1,874.01 7,220.99 68,993.68 178,382.89 1,738,585.41 (19,161.92) (19,161.92) 159,220.97  3,484.01 53,293.84 1,567.99 388,239.61 11,422.52 150,944.12 1,370.00 61,772.69 1,560,202.52 1,560,202.52  1,719,423.49  2. The Borough Planning Commission with assistance from the  Commission have provided draft ordinance language which would Montgomery County Planning the demolition of any building built before 1935, provide criteria for require historic prerequisites to provide penalties for violations, and require al hearing before the Planning Commission significance, demolition and recommendations for possible reuse ofthe Historic Buildings, alternativest to  providing a 90-day waiting period for demolition ofHistoric  Building may be    suggested to the applicant by the Planning Commission and/or Ambler Council. A vote may be taken on the future steps for the draft Historic Borough 3. Bid opening was. June 14 at 10am. A recommendation to approve the Tannery Run Arch Replacement project be awarded to Scott Building Corporation T/A Inc. in the amount of $239,860.00, subject to review by the Borough Solicitor. Scott Contractors, The Borough has applied for FEMA funding toj pay for this repair.  Demolition language. (attached)  Building  CMP (attached)  The following business was discussed:  1. The Borough Engineer's report was provided.  2. Main Street Manager Liz] Kunzier provided an update to Council.    131 ROSEMARY, AVENUE AMBLER, PENNSYLVANIA 19002-4476 PHONE 215-646-1000 FAX215-641-1355. ADMINISTRATION FAX215-641-1921 WATER DEPARTMENT WEBSITE: worouglohmbercen  Borough Of Ambler  OHOF  NCOR RATE VSYLV  May 24, 2022  Mary Aversa, Borough Manager Borough of Ambler 131 Rosemary Avenue Ambler, PA 19002  Re: Historic Building Demolition Ordinance  Dear Ms. Aversa:  Att the directiono ofCouncil, thel Planning Commission has been requested to reviewac draft Historic After discussion at several meetings and input from the public, a motion was made to recommend to Council that it approve the May 10, 2022, draft incorporating the County Planner's minor revision and salvage materials language. The vote taken was unanimous in favor of the Notwithstanding this unanimous vote, a minority opinion exists among the Planning Commission Members that this Demolition Delay Ordinance be limited to commercial and business properties within the Downtown Commercial and Commercial Zoning Districts and should not include Ifyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Chairman, Robert Lagreca.  Building Demolition Ordinance.  recommendation.  residential homes.  Very truly yours, Carol Ann DiPietro Secretary  Ambler Borough Planning Commission    Ambler Buildings by Year Built/A  ps  e da vu Bas 04 6: a feoore P4 D0 pa a - doaos Dodous er venue a a Bas o  - 000d1 Dobfop  p Trinity Avenue O000oneD Dunlo HighlandA Avenue PBoRGDoDOyBS too Upnamed Alley Southem Avenue coma ParkA Avenue Bannodburn/ Avenue  a 2  Ambler Buildings Year Built Pre-1910 1910's 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960 Current No Data Montgomery County Sthéet  4  N  County Montgomery Commiscinn  Miles Plannng,    DRAFT  ORDINANCE NO.  AMBLER BOROUGH, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA  AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REREQUSIISTOTIE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS DEEMED HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR HISTORICAL: A SIGNIFICANCE; PROVIDING PENALTIES An ordinance providing for the protection and preservation ofl Historic Buildings within the Borough of Ambler by discouraging their demolition. This ordinance defines which buildings may be considered historic by the Borough, and creates a review and documentation process for those buildings prior to demolition. When an application is submitted for a demolition permit for buildings considered Historic, this ordinance requires the Codes Department to notify the Planning Commission sO that it may review the proposal. The Codes Department is hereby required to withhold issuing a demolition permit until a 90 calendar day waiting period has passed since the date oft the first Planning Commission meeting after the submittal of During the 90-day waiting period for demolition ofl Historic Buildings, alternatives to demolition and recommendations for possible reuse oft the Historic Building may be suggested to the applicant by the Planning Commission and/or Ambler Borough Council. Ifafter the 90-day period the Codes Department approves the demolition oft the Historic Building, demolition oft the Historic Building shall not commence until the building has been documented in conformance with standards defined ini this ordinance.  FOR VIOLATION.  the application for a demolition permit.  $27-202. Definition ofTerms  The following definitions shall be added to this section:  Demolition - The razing or destruction of at least 50 percent oft the exterior ofa building, ort the razing or destruction of at] least 75 percent ofthe front façade ofal building. Demolition includes the: removal ofal building from its original foundation. Demolition does not include replacement of windows, doors, or other façade elements with in-kind Historic Building A building designated by the Borough of Ambler as historic. (See Public Way Any street, alley, sidewalk or similar place essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky to which the general public is typically allowed access, including  materials.  Article 3. Ofthis Part.)  private streets and alleys. Article 1. Legal Authorization  I  Ambler Delay ofDemolition  Ordinance Draft June 1, 2022    DRAFT  Pursuant to authority contained in the Act of1968, Public Law 805, No. 247, as enacted and amended, known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (sections 603, 604, and 605), the Borough of Ambler shall hereby create an ordinance in order to promote, protect, and facilitate the preservation of areas of historic significance and to  preserve the historic values in the environment. Article 2. Purpose and Intent  . Pursuant to Article 1, Section 27 oft the Pennsylvania Constitution which states that: "The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values oft the environment." It is the purpose and intent of the Borough of Ambler to preserve and protect buildings ofl historic value that exist within the Borough. The Borough of Ambler has many Historic Buildings worthy of preservation that tell the story oft the Borough. Preservation of these Historic Buildings is in the best interest oft the health, prosperity and welfare oft the people oft the Borough of Ambler by enhancing property values, improving aesthetics oft the built and natural environment, and creating the 2. The purpose ofi implementing a waiting period before a demolition permit is issued ist to allow time to formulate options for reuse oft the structure or alternatives to its demolition, which can be suggested to the building owner as a 3. The purpose of documenting Historic Buildings in the Borough of Ambleri is to provide architects, engineers, scholars, preservationists, and interested members ofthe public with information on the historical, architectural, technological, or cultural significance ofa building. Placed on permanent deposit with the Codes Department, the historic documentation will serve as a permanent record oft the growth and development oft the Borough's built environment. 4. With this ordinance, the Borough wishes to recognize that The Keasbey and Mattison Company was integral to the development ofthe Borough of Ambler both by constructing buildings and by participating in the initial incorporation of the Borough. The Keasbey and Mattison Company left a historical and architectural legacy the Borough wishes to preserve. The development oft the Borough during the time that thel Keasbey and Mattison Company operated int the Borough was the primary period offormation of Ambler's architecture and neighborhoods. Keasbey and Mattison Company was active in the Borough of Ambler until 1934. The period of first permanent settlement through 1934 in Ambler is considered the Borough's! period of historically significant  potential for heritage tourism.  way of preserving the historic building(s).  development. Article 3. Applicability.  2  Ambler Delay ofDemolition  Ordinance Draft June 1,2 2022    DRAFT  1. The Demolition Delay provisions of this Part shall apply to all Historic Buildings in the Borough of Ambler. Any building meeting all ofthe following criteria shall a. Historic Buildings are only those that can be seen from the Public Way, b. Historic Buildings must be the Principal Buildings on al lot. Accessory Buildings shall not be considered Historic Buildings. Historic Buildings are those that were initially constructed prior to 1935, during the period ofhistorically significant development.  be considered al Historic Building int the Borough of Ambler:  regardless of landscaping.  Article 4. Procedure for Review of Application for Permit to Demolish a Historic  Building  A. Duties of Codes Department -  1. Upon receipt ofa a complete application to demolish al Historic Building, the Codes Department shall inform the Planning Commission such aj permit has been requested, and shall specify the address and the location on lot oft the building 2. The Codes Department shall also inform Borough Council oft the request for demolition. Council may choose to review the permit ifit desires. 3. The Codes Department shall follow all oft the same requirements for public notification as are required by Zoning Hearing Board applications. (See Chapter  proposed for demolition.  27: Zoning, Part 23: Zoning Hearing Board.)  4. The Codes Department shall not issue a demolition permit until  a) 90 calendar days have passed after the date oft the Planning Commission meeting at which the demolition permit application was reviewed (unless Borough Council approves a shorter delay time - see $B.3 below), b) the steps outlined in Article 5: Documentation of] Historic Buildings c)aj preliminary land development plan (ifi required by the proposed project)  have been followed by the applicant, and has been approved by Borough Council.  B. Duties of Planning Commission Upon receipt oft notice from the Codes Department that a demolition application has been received for a specific Historic Building, the Planning Commission shall take the following actions: 1. Review the proposed demolition. At a duly advertised Public Meeting, the Planning Commission shall review the application for demolition as submitted to the Borough. At the meeting, the Planning Commission may suggest alternatives to demolition such as adaptive reuse of the building to the applicant. These 2. The Planning Commission may recommend that Borough Council also review the  suggestions shall not be binding. application for demolition.  3  Ambler Delay ofDemolition  Ordinance Draft June 1, 2022    DRAFT  3. The Planning Commission may recommend early termination of the 90-day delay period to Borough Council. IfBorough Council decides to approve a shorter delay period, the Codes Department may use that shorter number of days of delay.  Article 5. Documentation of Historic Buildings  A. In cases where the applicant still desires a demolition permit for a Historic Building after the public meeting is held with the Planning Commission, the applicant or aj party retained by the applicant shall document the Historic Building 1. Photograph(s) - The applicant shall provide clear, color photographic images of the exterior and interior views oft the Historic Building, or shall arrange for the Borough Code Enforcement Officer (or Officer's designee) to take the photographs. The photographs shall be taken in such a way as to provide a general sense of perspective. This can be accomplished by taking photographs from various angles and by taking photographs ofa all sides oft the building. Photographs shall be provided in an electronic format that is 2. Plan or Map - The applicant shall provide a floor plan. This plan does not have to be to exact scale, but features shall be shown inj properrelation and 3. Short Historical Report- - The applicant shall provide a short narrative report including dates ofconstruction, additions, and major alterations as applicable. The report shall also include descriptions of any historical features that did not appear in the submitted photographs. A copy ofthe deed or other documentation oft the building's age, ifavailable, shall be provided. 4. Ifthel Borough determines that the: materials submitted are: not adequate for documentation purposes, the Borough may require the applicant to engage a qualified architectural historian toj prepare the documentation materials as  in conformance with the standards specified below.  acceptable to the Borough.  proportion to one another.  described above.  B. Once the materials above have been submitted, the Borough shall have 101 business days to review the materials for completeness prior to consideration and review of the demolition permit request. The materials submitted shall be considered complete ift the applicant does not hear otherwise from the Borough within 10 C.D During the demolition process, the applicant is encouraged to salvage or recycle building materials from existing structures being demolished, iffeasible. The applicant may offer salvaged building materials to the community for reuse.  business days.  Article 6. Enforcement  4  Ambler Delay ofDemolition  Ordinance Draft June 1, 2022    DRAFT  A. No Historic Building shall be demolished, moved, removed, or razed, in a manner inconsistent with the provisions oft this ordinance. B. The Codes Department may issue stop work orders for activities proceeding in violation of this ordinance. Such order may remain in effect until such time as the property owner or responsible party has properly obtained an appropriate demolition permit and submitted proper documentation in .A Any and all other permits and approvals issued for the property may also be suspended until the applicant is in compliance with this ordinance. D. Ifal Historic Building is demolished without aj permit as described by this any other costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the Borough. E. Ifcontinued work occurs on site without appropriate permits, additional fines F. No: zoning or building permits shall be issued for the property for aj period of one year following the date ofa demolition that wasi not in compliance with  accordance with this ordinance.  ordinance, a fine of$  shall bel levied by the Borough of Ambler, plus  of$ per day shall be levied.  this ordinance.  5  Ambler Delay of Demolition  Ordinance Draft June 1, 2022    GILMORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES  June 14, 2022 File No. 2021-01010-01 Mary Aversa, Borough Manager Borough of Ambler 131 Rosemary Avenue Ambler, PA 19002  Reference: Tannery Run CMP Arch Replacement  Bid Tabulation & Award Recommendation  Dear Mary:  Pursuant to your request, Gilmore & Associates, Inc. has reviewed the bid for the above referenced project. Five bids were received and publicly opened on June 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Borough Hall. A Upon review, we recommend the contract for the Tannery Run CMP Arch Replacement project be awarded to Scott Building Corporation TIA Scott Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $239,860.00, As always, please call us if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance regarding this  copy oft the bid tabulation is attached for your review. subject to review by the Borough Solicitor.  project. Sincerely,  Jarm P. Deughst James P. Dougherty, P.E. Senior Project Manager Gilmore & Associates, Inc. JPD/sl Enclosure: Bid Tabulation CC: Joseph Bresnan, Esq., Solicitor Albert Yaghooty - Finance Manager Glenn Kucher = Code Enforcement Officer Marco Resente - Public Works Superintendent  65 East Butler AvenueSuite 100] New Britain, PA: 1901P10ne215385430/Fac25.452605  Gilmore & Associates, Inc. Buiiding ona aF Foundation ofE Excellence wwwglmoreassoc.com        Public Safety Committee  June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Committee members: Jennifer Henderson - Chair, Nellie  Forst, Erin McKenna Endicott and Amy Hughes.  The Committee will make no recommendations.  The following business will be discussed:  1. The Police Department report is attached. 2. The Fire Department report will be provided. 3. The Community Ambulance report is attached.  4. The Public Works and the Code Enforcement reports were received.    EMERGENCY: DIAL911 EMAIL: mboPamblerambulamceors  BUSINESS: (215)643-6517 FAX: (215)643-5212  AMBLER  Bmeliene in edysdbone COMMUNITY AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION, AMBLER  1414E.BUTLERI PIKE P.0,BOX98 AMBLER, PENNSYLVANIA: 19002  Ambler Borough Statistics - 2022  Month January February March April May YTDTotals  Calls in Borough 66 50 43 56 53 268  Total Calls for CAAA 493 450 465 456 482 2,346  Sovenygu Ambe Pooyh Poee Syahigh Shypaames. andgdensg glfhe GudhSaoss    Public Utilities Committee  June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Committee Members: Haley Welch-Chair, Erin  McKenna Endicott, Amy Hughes, and Karen Sheedy.  The Committee will make no recommendations.  The following business was discussed:  1. The WWTP Engineer'sr report will be provided.  2. Routine system hydrant flushing will be delayed until Whitemarsh is back in service, which has been taken out of service for an involved carbon media filter change. 3. The Water Department will conduct quarterly PFAS sampling in July.    Park and Recreation Committee  June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Committee Members:- Erin McKenna Endicott  Jen Henderson, Haley Welch, and Lisa Auerbach.  Chair,  The Committee will consider the following recommendation. A vote may be taken to determine how to proceed with the current language draft. is attached.  1. AI Draft Single Use Plastics SUP ordinance suggesting sample  Approved at the Committee Meeting  1. Ambler and Lower Gwynedd will bei having an event on June 18th from 2- Bethlehem Baptist Church. A contribution of $650.00 was requested. 4PMa at  9-Aye  The following business was discussed:  1. Knight Park YMCA Summer camp will run June 215 to July 29th from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 Monday through Friday. Camp fee is $50 per child, and you can register the YMCA. Proofo of Ambler Borough residency is required at registration. at Ambler 2. Ambler Community Garden will host a Ribbon Cutting Event at the. ACG Garden at Knights Park on Thursday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome!  p.m.    THE BOROUGH OF AMBLER, MONICOMERYCOUNTLPA  ORDINANCE NUMBER.  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROGH OF. AMBLER REGULATING THE COMMERCIAL USE OF SINGLE USE PLASTICS, TO BE CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 131 INTHE) BOROUGH CODIFIED ORDINANCES AS AI NEWI PART9THEREOE; DEFINING: PLASTICS THAT ARE WITHIN THE: SCOPE OF THEORDINANCE; PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN PLASTICS! BYI RETAILI ESTABLISHMENTS PROVIDING PACKAGING TO CUSTOMERS; PROVIDNG EXCEMPTIONS. ANDA MECHANISM. FOR ALLOWING: HARDSHIP CLAIMS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; INCLUDING SAVINGS, ANDI REPEALER CLAUSES; EFFECTIVE ON THEI EARLIEST APPLICABLE DATE SETI FORTH! INTHE PENNSYLVANIA BOROUGH CODE: RELATING TOTHE EFFECTIVE DATEOF  ORDINANCES  WHEREAS, Ambler Borough Council, in connection withi its consideration. and adoption of ordinances that are consistent with the health, safety and welfare of Borough citizens and  visitors, finds that:  The use ofs single-use plastic bags, expanded polystyrene food: service products, and single-use plastic utensils have severe environmental impacts, the typez andr manner of which have been well documented: and scientifically demonstrated; b. Only a tiny percentage ofthese products are successfully recycled; Single-use plastics are widely used throughout the Borough; d. Regulating the use ofs single-use plastics in the manner set forth int this ordinance has been demonstrated elsewhere to reduce their use by regulated businesses; Ther regulation ofs single-use plastics is consistent with the Environmental: Rights Amendment tot the Pennsylvania Constitution in addition tot the Borough's general authority to regulate businesses within thel Borough. NOW THEREFORE, Ambler Borough Council hereby ORDAINS asf follows: There shall be addedt to the Ambler Codified Ordinances, at Chapter 13,ar new parts 96 entitled "Single-Use! Plastics", and the content of whichi is as follows:  901. Definitions.  Exempted Bag. The use of ane exempted bagi is not a violation oft this ordinance. An exempted  1    bag:  (a) is used insidea a retail establishment bya a customer to deliver perishable items tot the (i) to package bulk items such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, or candy; (i) to contain or wrapr meats or fish; to contain unwrapped prepared foods or (iii)t toc contain live animals, such as fisho ori insects soldi ina ap pet store; or (c) issoldi inj packaging containing multiple bags and packaged at thet time of (d)isar Feeyeled-paper bag offered tot the customer att the point ofs sale-fers $0.15-0F (e)is ar reusable carryout bag offeredt to the customer att thej point ofs sale- for $0.15-eF meres and sheune separahe Ps A reusable carryout bag is made ofp polvpropvlene plastic or aL machine washable fabric (examples: nvion. çloth. hemp). and hass stitched or otherwise reenforced handles. Expanded Polystyrene! Food Service Product. Ai foam-based form of plastic packaging made from styrene including containers or plates for food, beverage cups, trays, and clamshell-style packaging.oftenr refèrred to bv the trademarked name Styrofoam,- Int the event ofa dispute over aj particular form of packaging and whether iti is regulated by this ordinance, the definition set forthi inf footnote loft this ordinance is controlling. Packaging that ist not regulated byt this ordinance is: (a)food orb beverages that have been packaged ine expanded polystyrene outside the borough before receipt bya a foods service establishment or store; (b)ap product made ofe expanded polystyrene thati is usedt to package raw, uncooked, or butchered meat, fish, poultry, or seafood; or c)r non-foam polystyrene foods service products. Retail Establishment. A temporary or permanent location int the Borough where food or other products are offered to the public for directs sale or delivery toa a customer, including but not limited to thei following: supermarket, convenience store, service station, delicatessen, department store, dollar store, clothing store, restaurant, pharmacy, food truck, farmers' market, yP-pPrpe tutt meels te4 ellewang biEstimeadinge Exempted  point of-sale at that establishment (checkout);or  (b)is used:  bakery goods; manufacture oft the bag; or mee 4 Showa-asas  arguent te Perehesensesipt or  festival or delivery service, but noti including drycleaners.  Bag:  (a)e HSwNw  M  COnentAnd a-t-ea font S2: taetuned rilipleses  terw thenanee FPEreN  eer    and-ist  handles-er lapebypr including an) Exempted Bag. Single-Use Plastic Devices Veensil  Single-use Plastic Bag. A bag made through al blown-film extrusion process, but not  (a)r means any item wsed-er-provided bya al Retail) Establishment tos serve, consume, garnish or manipulate food or beverages thati is primarily made from Plasticexcept. however. that this ordinance shall not apply to forks. sDoons. sporks. knives. and (b)i includes bu-ist 9Himied-e-straws, - stirrers, beverage spill plugs, toothpicks, novelty cocktail accessories, and other drink (c) shall not include Rslsdeisspovided under the following circumstances: (i.) When packaged with beverages prepared and packaged outside oft the Borough, provided such beverages are nota altered, packaged or repackaged (ii.) When provided as an assistance device tor reasonably accommodatea  chopsticks- or food accoutrements.  within thel Borough; and disability.  Single-Use Plastics. A form of disposable packaging made from fossil-fuel based chemicals and whichi isi intended tol be disposed ofi immediately after use. Examples include bags, straws and utensils. In the event of any dispute over the nature oft the packaging supplied by al Borough business, the technical definition of plastic set forthi in footnote 2s shall control. 902. Prohibited Uses of Single-Usel Plastics and Polystyrene. date is later. Retail) Establishments are prohibited from:  Beginning on the 99--180" day after this ordinance is effective,or Februarv L.2023. whichever 1. Providing any oft the following to a customer either directly att the establishment or through ac delivery from the establishment to a destination: selected by the customer:  Formatted: Superscript  As single-use plastic bagt thati isr not ane exempted bag; An non-recycled paper bagt thati is not ane exempted bag; Ane expanded polystyrene foods service product; d. As single-use plastic utensil unless requested by the customer.  Forp purposes of this ordinance, al Retaill Establishment provides regulated products toa  3    customer whent the package is handed tot the customer by any owner, employee or volunteer ofthee establishment, or, wheret the prohibited packaging ist made availablet to  the customer for his or her own use ors self-packaging.  903. Penalties for Violation penalty, plus court costs, as follows: (a) $50.00 fora af first offense; (b) $100.00 for a second offense; offenses. offense.  Ar retail establishment that violates the requirements oft this subchapter is subject to a civil  (c) $An amount not to exceed $600.00, as determined by the court, for all subsequent (2)) Each dayi iny whicht the retail establishment violates this ordinance constitutes as separate (3) Ina addition to the penalties set forth int this Chapter, thel Borough of Ambler may seekl legal, (4)The failure oft the Borough of Ambler to enforce any provision oft this Ordinance shall not constitute a waiver byt the Borough of Ambler ofi its rights to future enforcement  injunctive, or other equitable relieft to enforce this Chapter.  hereunder. sachretal - establishment 905904. Hardships  (NOTGde  OA-igmage-Omi)  onfercement seplestiesere  eroght  Borough Council may, upon written request ofa retail establishment, temporarily exempti it from the requirements oft this ordinançe if Borough Council finds that enforcement would cause undue hardship to the retail establishment. Ing granting any sucht temporary exemption, Council shall also  state the duration ofs suche exemption.  A finding oft undue hardship may be based on one of the following:  a. The commercial establishment has a unique circumstance or situation such that there are nor reasonable. alternatives to single-use plastic carry-out bags or single-use plastic straws; b. Compliance with the requirements oft this articley would depriveac commercial establishment  ofal legally protected right;    Additional time is necessary in order to draw down an existing inventory of single-use  plastic carry-out bags ors single-use plastic straws.  906905. Severance. Repealer. Effective date. shall continue ini full force and effect.  Ifany portion oft this ordinance: isf found to bei invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then tot the extent possible suchi invalid portion shall be: severed from the remainder, which Any portion ofa any existing Borough ordinance whichi isi inconsistent with any provision  hereini is, tot the extent of suchi inconsistency, repealed. This ordinance is effective ont the earliest oft the following: Thec date whent ther mayor approves it; Thec date ofe enactment by council over the mayor's veto; date oft the succeeding scheduled meeting ofc council.  Fora and ordinance not returned by the mayor at the next scheduled meeting of council occurring at least ten days after the meeting at which the ordinance was enacted, the  SO ORDAINED this  day of  2022.  Glynnis Siskind, Council President  Attest: Approved:  Mary Aversa, Council Secretary Jeanne Sorg, Mayor  FN. Forp purposes oft this ordinance, "expanded polystyrene" means blown polystyrene and expanded and extruded foams thata aret thermoplastic petrochemical materials utilizinga styrene monomer and processed by ar number oft techniques, including: fusion of polymer spheres, known as expandable bead 20 polystyrene; injection molding; foam molding; and extrusion-blow molding, also known as extruded foam polystyrene.  5    FN2. For purposes ofthis ordinance," plastic" means a synthetic material made from linking monomers through a chemical reaction to create ap polymer chain that can be molded or extruded at high! heati intoy various solid forms thatr retain their defined shapes during their life cycle and after disposal, including material derived from either petrochemicals orab biologically  based polymer, sucha as corn or other plants sources.  6    Salary & Personnel Committee  June 7, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Committee Members- Frank DeRuosi Chair, Haley  Welch, Nellie Forst and Jen Henderson.  The Committee will consider the following recommendations.  1. Resumes are being accepted for vacant civil service position. (attached) 2. Authorization is requested to begin the testing process for a new patrol officer. 3. Authorization is requested to advertise for the vacant Water Assistant position. 4. Arecommendation to appoint Kirsten Puskar to the vacant EAC position is  requested. (attached)  The following business will be discussed:    RECOMMENDATIONS  FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE  1. Authorization is requested that the May bills are paid in the amount ofs $1,719,423.49 2. Avote may be taken on the future directives for the draft Historic Building  Demolition Ordinance.  PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE  1. Av vote may be taken to determine how to proceed with the current Single Use Plastics-  SUP ordinance. SALARY & PERSONNEL  1. Resumes were accepted for vacant civil service position.  2. Authorization is requested to begin the testing process for ai new patrol officer. 3. Authorization is requested to advertise for the vacant Water Assistant position. 4. Ar recommendation to appoint Kirsten Puskar to the vacant EAC position is  requested. I