CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 21,2 2019  CALL TO ORDER: President Barrasse called the meeting of the Clarks Green Council to order at ROLL CALL: Secretary Culbertson conducted roll call. The following were present: Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Toms, Mr. Hughes, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Barrasse, Mayor Lawler and APPROVAL OF MINUTES: President Barrasse entertained the motion to accept the minutes of the July 17th Council meeting. Mr. Dougherty motioned, seconded by Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Rinaldi and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. VISITORS: CSPD Officer Gibbons, Ben Freda, Abington Journal, Marnie Palmer, 280 E. Grove St., George Parker, Clarks Green Zoning Officer, Dan Miller, Pastor of Clarks Green Assembly ofGod MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Lawler and the Council of Clarks Green wished all the youngsters in the Borough a safe, healthy and happy school year. Mayor Lawler reported on correspondence stating Barbara Sheier together with Tom Sheehan called to express gratitude to Council noting they were quite impressed with Council's hospitality and interest in the "Convention of States." Mayor Lawler reported to Council she had visited the pre-school next door and thanked them for their cooperation concerning the passage way to the Borough's gazebo. Mayor Lawler told Council they do havea concern if an emergency situation does occur since their safety drill uses the passage way. Mr. Rinaldi stated he will address it at the next Safety Committee meeting and requested a copy of their emergency plan. Mayor Lawler announced Clarks Green Borough has been named Tree City for the 11th yearina row. Mayor Lawler told Council the planning commission is in the need oftwo (2) members and is working on along with Councilman Keith Williams and Rick Williams on the survey for SAPA. Mayor Lawler updated Council on the 2020 Census noting the 2020 Census will be providing outreach to all schools and learning institutions and told Council more than $675 billion has been awarded every year toward funding state/federal projects. Mayor Lawler stated more information can be found online at website, 2020 Census.com. CSPD Officer Gibbons stated he had nothing major to report noting there had been no accidents in the Borough. Officer Gibbons stated the state funded Aggressive Driving Campaign is continuing. Mayor Lawler asked Officer Gibbons ifthe Police Department can patrol the streets more aggressively once school begins Officer Gibbons stated they had already a plan in place. Mr. Hughes motioned to approve the Mayor Lawler's attendance at the Lackawanna Associations of Borough's dinner, seconded by Mr. Rinaldi. Mr. Hughes, Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Dougherty, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Williams, Mr. Toms and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Williams asked Mayor Lawler to send al letter congratulating Councilman Charles "Chuck" Wrobel from the Factoryville Borough for receiving the Carol Sambol Award from the PA. Association of Boroughs for PUBLIC COMMENT: Dan Miller, pastor of Clarks Green Assembly of God Church, told Council that Andrew Weinberger, owner of the old CVS building on Abington Road, contacted him about selling the building and Mr. Miller asked ifiti is possible to make the building into a gymnasium. Mr. Miller stated he had taught a sports program, which included basketball, cheerleading, volleyball and indoor soccer for twenty (20) years in Dallas, Mr. Miller stated we take the sports program and teach skills but we add values. Mr. Miller said it would be an after-school program not just for  7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Solicitor Weinschenk.  Church and Mary Moore, 113 Glenburn Road.  twenty-five (25) years of service.    underprivileged children but for all children. Mr. Miller said the roofneeds to be four (4) feet higher for the various sports and asked ifit was possible to square offt the deck. He then asked ifiti isn'tcan we just tear it down and build a new building in the area. Solicitor Weinschenk suggested to submit some kind of sketch plan to the zoning officer and we can investigate and possibly you then can present it to the zoning hearing board requesting a variance for setbacks for the new building. PUBLIC WORKS: George Parker, Clarks Green Zoning Officer, told Council his monthly report has been distributed for their review and ifthere are any questions he will be glad to answer them. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Parker about the property located at 203 Fairview Road and whether the owner had a permit for the recently installed asphalt pad that had been built on the property and what can the Zoning Officer will do to enforce the permit requirement. Mr. Parker responded by stating "yes"a a permit was required but he really does not know when it was constructed. Mr. Rinaldi stated it was installed within the last six (6) months and also noted there is also a hot tub in the front yard. Mr. Parker proceeded to explain that ifhe approached the property owner questioning how the pad was constructed he would need to know the time-frame of when it had been constructed. Solicitor Weinschenk interjected by stating the question becomes is it a building or Zoning issue and noted he was going to be talking about this lateri in the meeting. Solicitor Weinschenk told Council Mr. Parker can only enforce the zoning ordinance based upon his appointment. Mr. Parker asked Council how far back retroactively he be doing anything pertaining to zoning. Mr. Barrasse stated this will be discussed and taken under advisement from our Solicitor. Mr. Rinaldi stated historically we required permits after-the-fact and Mr. Toms agreed. Mr. Rinaldi also noted that Council believed the Zoning Officer's appointment included the Code Enforcement responsibilities. Solicitor Weinschenk did note that the Borough can go back to the property owner and inform them a permit was needed along with checking ifit is in compliance. Mr. Rinaldi questioned Mr. Parker concerning the Zoning Officer's involvement in storm water issues. Mr. Rinaldi reminded Mr. Barrasse of a promise he had made to him eighteen (18) months ago concerning truthful statements at Council meetings. At this month's work session Mr. Rinaldi asked the Council President "why George Parker is involved with Borough storm water issues?" Mr. Rinaldi stated Mr. Barrasse answered by saying, "he was doing it for free." Mr. Rinaldi then cited copies ofMr. Parker's timesheets and the sheets show he was being paid by the Borough for his time on the issue. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Parker who authorized you to become involve with storm water issues since those issues are the Borough engineers' responsibility and were you doing this for free. Mr. Parker stated Mr. Barrasse asked for his opinion and thoughts. Mr. Barrasse stated he had Mr. Parker investigate a couple of our complaints since he drives through the neighborhood checking out other areas which contractors have not applied for permits. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Barrasse to explain why the Borough is paying both the engineers and Mr. Parker for storm Water /drainage issues. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Barrasse publicly stated Mr. Parker was providing his services for free when Mr. Parkeri included it on his timesheets. Mr. Barrasse stated he had not asked Mr. Parker to spend any additional time. Mr. Rinaldi stated his timesheets are over the eight (8) allotted hours for which he was appointed and noted the two (2) previous Zoning Officers completed the job in the allotted four (4) hours a week schedule. Mr. Rinaldi explained when additional hours were needed the former Zoning Officers went through the department head, Buildings and Grounds Chairman, for authorization. Mr. Parker told Mr. Rinaldi the two (2) hours on Tuesday and' Thursday every week are office hours and he feels or anyone would agree you cannot do the work of an zoning officer two (2) hours one (I) day and then two (2) hours another day. Mr. Parker asked Mr. Rinaldi if he wants him to get written permission. Mr. Rinaldi stated make a request to Council ifadditional hours are necessary and then Council can consider increasing your hours. Mr. Parker stated he really would not know how many hours to request. Mr. Rinaldi told Mr. Parker he was not at the meeting when he was appointed, and the minutes from that meeting are clear he was appointed for four hours per week. Mr. Barrasse stated to Mr. Parker it will be clarified. Mr. Dougherty opened the one (I) bid for the sale ofthe 1981 International dump truck bid, announcing DeNaples Auto Parts placed a bid for $850. Mr. Barrasse stated Dave Kohinsky suggested to advertise on Municibid auction website and it could not be done at the same time. Mr. Dougherty motioned to advertise on the Municibid    auction website, seconded by Mr. Toms. Mr. Rinaldi voted no and stated he does not feel it is worth the time, additional expense and effort since selling the vehicle has been going on for years. Ms. Igoe voted no. Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams, Mr. Toms, Mr. Dougherty and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Concerning the Crest Drive storm water pipe replacement project, Mr. Dougherty reported to Council that a meeting had taken place with Mr. Brink along with himself, Mr. Parker, Mr. Hughes, Solicitor Weinschenk and the Borough Engineer concerning the Crest Drive project since the project involves his property. Mr. Dougherty informed Council Mr. Brink agreed to allow the Borough use a portion of! his property to do the necessary work noting Solicitor Weinschenk will prepare the necessary paperwork for Mr. Brink to sign. Mr. Dougherty told Council the DPW crew has already been working on the storm drains and piping in that area along with utility company's water line replacement project. Mr. Dougherty motioned to sign the agreement with Wince Construction to repair the collapsed culvert on Yale Boulevard at the cost of $17,500. Solicitor Weinschenk told Council he had reviewed the agreement and it did not have a commencement and completion date. He suggested the motion should be amended to add a completion date on or before September 30, 2019. Mr. Dougherty motioned to sign the agreement with Wince Construction on repairing the culvert on Yale Boulevard at the cost of $17,500, contingent upon the work must be completed on or before September 30, 2019, seconded by Mr. Toms. Mr. Williams, Mr. Toms, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Rinaldi, Ms. Igoe and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Dougherty reported the Borough engineers are working on contractors/bids for replacing the catch basin at the corner of Hill St. and South Abington Rd. Mr. Dougherty told Council the Engineers have provided us with the survey report regarding the storm water concerns in the area ofHighland and Birchwood area along with the Parchinski's residence on Fairview Road. Council agreed to send the entire report to the parties involved and Mr. Barrasse was going to draft a cover letter to be included with the report. Mr. Dougherty talked briefly about the Crest, Gordon and the Short Hill Project, stating paving gmight not happen until the Spring because ofall the work that still needs to be done noting it probably will not be finished until late fall. Mr. Dougherty informed Council the water pipes have been replaced down the middle of the roadways, but the laterals still need to be done plus the storm water maintenance DPW has to do still needs to be completed. Mr. Dougherty told Council these roads will need to be paved and he is willing to motion for the paving permits to be waived sO the utility company can pave the roads. Mr. Hughes stated these roads are slightly over a % mile and would second the motion contingent on the scope of the work provided to our Borough Engineer and Zoning officer. Mr. Rinaldi questioned whether these pave cuts are within the code enforcement officer'sj jurisdiction. Solicitor Weinschenk stated ifthe pave cuts are covered under a section of the ordinance other than the zoning ordinance and at this time we do not have one. Mr. Rinaldi stated usually you would get a permit before you start the work and obviously that did not happen. Mr. Parker stated there was an application with a letter questioning where the lines are but no fee had been paid. Mr. Parker stated the Borough still waiting on detail drawings. Mr. Rinaldi feels waiving the permit fee at this point of time is premature. Mr. Hughes stated this motion is a conditional waiver of the fees based on the fact their work meets the approval of the Borough Engineer and Zoning Officer. Mr. Dougherty motioned to conditionally waive permit fees for the paving of Crest, Gordon and Short Hill providing the scope oft the work meets approval oft the Borough's Engineer and Zoning Officer, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Mr. Dougherty, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi voted no. Mr. Rinaldi suggested to Mr. Dougherty that he should contact the resident on Greenbrier Drive from whom the Borough received a complaint about the milled road to let the resident know an agreement was signed tonight and it should be paved shortly. PERSONNEL: Mr. Williams reported that Mr. Hughes will be in the Borough's office from 10. A.M. TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILL APPROVAL: Mr. Hughes reported on the checking account balances with comparisons to last month and last year. The Treasurer's report was presented  to 12:00 P.M. filling in for office personnel.  by Mr. Hughes and filed for audit. Current fund balances are as follows:    General Fund Checking General Fund Money Market Capital Fund Money Market Sewer Fund Checking Sewer Fund Money Market Sewer- - FNCB CD #200278057 Sewer -F FNCB CD #200469681 Sewer - Wayne Bank CD State Funds Checking Total Checking/Savings  $  368,553.46 35,279.90 139,782.30 327,692.26 34,993.99 50,620.91 50,000.00 51,091.73 112.672.72 $ 1,170,687.27  Mr. Hughes then presented the Budget VS. Actual report comparing balances on the report to amounts from last year noting total income this year is higher by $9,000 and total expenses were $20,000 less than a year ago. With no questions from Council Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Dougherty to accept the Treasurer's report and ratify the payment of the bills. Mr. Toms, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Rinaldi and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Hughes told Council $3,339 has been collected in sewer delinquencies noting account 0654 has paid. Mr. Hughes told Council account 0525 which has a lien entered into bankruptcy. Mr. Hughes stated the second letters will be sent to the delinquent properties early September. Mr. Hughes reported to Council he reviewed the following approved audits: The 2018 Annual Audit and Financial Report with the Governor's Center for Local Gov'tServices, Relief Association ofthe Clarks Summit Fire Co. No. 1 and the Borough of Clarks Green Liquid Fuels Tax Fund. Mr. Hughes informed Council the unemployment rate will not change for year of 2020 noting the current rate is 0.0285. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Hughes about the meeting with the representative from the EMC Insurance Company. Mr. Hughes stated he had met with Ken Shankle noting it was a lengthy and thorough meeting with a series of questions. Mr. Hughes told Council the representative will be submitting a formal report but suggested that in the upper level of the garage there should be a railing and it did not need to be SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Solicitor Weinschenk discussed the position oft the Code Enforcement Officer noting Mr. Parker had contacted him concerning certain properties in the Borough that may be problematic in regards to deterioration and safety risks and question what authority he had in rectifying these issues. Solicitor Weinschenk told Council after reviewing the Ordinance in Section of unkempt/unsafe properties, dangerous buildings, abandon vehicles, outdoor burning, etc. he does not have the authority to enforce other Ordinances other than the Zoning Ordinances. Solicitor Weinschenk stated after reviewing the May special meeting minutes he was only appointed as the Zoning Officer of the Borough. Solicitor Weinschenk recommended Council take action to appoint a Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Williams motioned to appoint George Parker as the Code Enforcement Officer including the duties of the Borough's Zoning Officer as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Mr. Toms asked ifitis at the current rate of$25 per hour along with his current weekly hours noting four (4) hours per week. Mr. Williams stated the Personnel Committee can work on guidelines going forward concerning the amount of hours worked. Mr. Williams amended the motion, to appoint George Parker as the Code Enforcement Officer including the duties oft the Borough's Zoning Officer as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance at the rate of $25 per hour, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Mr. Williams, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Rinaldi, Ms. Igoe and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Toms voted no. Mr. Hughes noted if there are additional hours needed he believes that Council will approve them. Solicitor Weinschenk informed Council he had prepared a temporary construction easement for the Brink property located at Gordon Drive. Solicitor Weinschenk told Council the Borough Engineer prepared a sketch plan showing that the Borough will need to go onto his property in order to install the culvert along with removing the corrugated pipe extending from the culvert and noting all the completed work on the culverts will be in the Borough's  anything fancy noting a rope would work.    right-of-way. Solicitor Weinschenk updated Council about the garage at 304 South Abington Road stating a letter was sent to DGK Insurance per Mr. Hughes explaining the Zoning Officer issue but stressing no claim was filed. Solicitor Weinschenk informed Council that a check was sent to the property owner from the insurance company for $6,250 and told Council the owner did not cash the check pending the resubmission of the application, the approval and returning an executed release. Solicitor Weinschenk stated there are one or two issues that need to be worked out with the new permit application before I prepare the release and we pay the $2,500 deductible. Solicitor Weinschenk recommended to Council to agree on entering into the Lackawanna County Hazard Mitigation Plan agreement 2020 Five-Year Update. Solicitor Weinschenk stated all ofLackawanna County Municipalities agreed to participate in the planning process and pass resolutions adopting the original plan and the first five-year update. Ifyour municipality chooses not to participate in the county plan update, you will be required to prepare your Hazard Mitigation Plan at your own expense or risk not being eligible for disaster funding, should a disaster occur. Mr. Hughes motion to enter the Lackawanna County Hazard Mitigation Plan agreement 2020 Five-Year Update, seconded by Mr. Williams. Mr. Toms, Mr. Dougherty, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Williams, Mr. Hughes and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Council agreed the municipal representative will be determined at a later date BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Mr. Toms reported the painting of the Borough building will start next week and the contractor's certificate ofinsurance will be provided before the project commences.. A discussion took place on the color of the paint and it was decided the color will match the brick at the front of the Borough Building. Mr. Hughes asked Mr. Toms for a copy oft the insurance document for his file before work is started. Mr. Toms asked Solicitor Weinschenk ift the Zoning Officer is supervised by chairperson ofbuilding/grounds. Solicitor Weinschenk stated that is not a legal question. Mr. Rinaldi stated in the past the Zoning Officer was supervised by the chairman of building/grounds mentioning the late Councilman Mr. Barry Phillips. A brief discussion followed, and Mr. Hughes motioned to have the Borough Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer report to the Personnel Chair, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Solicitor Weinschenk stated the Zoning Officer is independent in making his decisions. Mr. Parker commented by stating he works for the Borough by direction of Council in some cases. The motion was withdrew from Council stating the zoning officer works for all of Council. Mr. Toms asked Mr. Hughes why he was not contacted concerning the meeting with the insurance representative. Mr. Hughes stated you were copied in an email noting Mr. Rinaldi specifically referred that email to you since initially it went to me, Mr. Dougherty, and Mr. Rinaldi from the Assistant Secretary. Mr. Hughes stated he attended by request from Secretary Culbertson since she felt someone from Council should attend the risk assessment concerning policies and procedures of the Borough. Mr. Toms stated ifhe cannot be reach by email a phone call would be REFUSE & RECYCLING: Ms. Igoe reported the leaf bags have been purchased for 2019 and she has been in contact with Clarks Summit University for a tentative distribution date of September 28th. Ms. Igoe discussed the issues she is having doing the cross-reference with the lists from our Sewer Customer database and the County Waste trash hauling list. Solicitor Weinschenk stated start with listing the properties that do not show up on the County Waste trash hauling list from cross-  for the Plan Agreement.  appreciated.  referencing the Borough's! list. Ms. Igoe stated she can do that.  HEALTH & SAFETY: Mr. Rinaldi updated Council on the Northeast Signal stating the inspection of the new video detection and emergency preemption equipment at the intersection of South Abington Rd and Grove Street, PennDOT noted that there are three (3) pedestrian push buttons that are not compliant with current ADA requirements. Mr. Rinaldi proposed to replace these five (5) buttons. Work to include removal of the existing buttons and their housing, new housing will be installed in their place and the five (5) new buttons will be installed and tested for correct operation for the amount of$1,656.48. Mr. Rinaldi told Council he would include the $1,656.48 invoice in the    request for the reimbursement from the Green Light Go Grant, The paperwork needs to be submitted by the end ofthe month noting the invoices need to be paid for the services prior to submission. Mr. Hughes motioned to pay the $30,000 payment per bid to Northeast Signal, Inc. for the preemption system, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Mr. Dougherty, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi motioned to ratify Northeast Signal, Inc.'s installation offive (5) new pedestrian crossing buttons in the amount of$1,656.48, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Mr. Williams, Mr. Rinaldi, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Toms, Mr. Dougherty and Mr. Barrasse. Mr. Hughes told Council the payments are to be paid from the Capital Fund and the  reimbursements will be deposited back to the Capital Fund.  ARWA: Mr. Rinaldi reported that ARWA had noticed a subsidence had occurred in a confined space between the headworks and main pump buildings noting the void was located where the gas line enters the plant. Mr. Rinaldi told Council the gas company turned off the gas service resulting in the Authority not having natural gas for heating. Mr. Rinaldi informed Council a contractor, Rodgers Services, performed hydro excavation on the void and it didn'tappear there were any issues lower than three (3) feet from the surface. Mr. Rinaldi stated the Authority suspect bad compaction when that area was constructed. Northern Tree Service will remove the existing blacktop and return after the hydro excavation is completed to backfill and repave the area. Mr. Rinaldi announced ARWA approved a proposal from Gannet Fleming to review data from all five (5) flow meters for the next set off flow monitoring analysis. Finally, ARWA authorized a change to its pension plans SO employees OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Williams encouraged everyone to participate in completing the land survey for SAPA. Mr. Williams announced there will be a SAPA meeting at the Borough building, Thursday, NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Hughes mentioned the picture Mr. Williams was in for the newly installed disabled-accessible grill at McDade Park in Scranton in celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mayor Lawler reported the corner of Spring and East Grove Streets there is an oily mixture in a water runoff from the corner property. Mayor Lawler told Council since becoming Mayor her goal was to do something with the former gas station and noted many residents have approach her with their concerns with the former gas station. Mayor Lawler informed Council she has been working on asolution for a year to resolve the situation. Mayor Lawler reported to Council she has had contact from an individual who came forward with an option to purchase the gas station and was initially frightened away but in January she received a call from him stating he was again interested in purchasing the property. Mayor Lawler told Council she suggested to the gentleman to call the Dept. of Environmental Protection about the property since the current owners are very vague and do not disclose a lot ofinformation. Mayor Lawler informed Council the prospective purchaser attended a meeting August 15th reporting the DEP wants the site cleaned up. DEP has forced the owners on two (2) different occasions to have attorneys and that the attorneys prove that they do not have the money to clean up the site. Mayor Lawler stated there has been correspondence to the owners up to June 2019, three (3) engineering firms have been involved, one (1) major study had been done in 2011 and 2015 each study is about 400 double-sided pages indicating the four (4) gas tanks had been removed there is still a underground heating oil tank that needs to be removed noting some ofthe diagrams show the contamination under Grove Street and down the side street. Mayor Lawler stated this cleanup will require large grants which the gentleman was willing to work thru however, the owners are insisting on a $50,000 selling price. Mayor Lawler told Council she is very disappointed in the owners and she believes it is time for action, Mr. Barrasse briefly gave the history of the gas station and stated the Borough did try to get this property admitted to the Brownfield program but could not get the signatures from the owners to include it in the program. Mayor Lawler asked for input from Solicitor Weinschenk. Solicitor Weinschenk stated this gentleman needs to approach the Zoning Officer stating ifhe wants to establish a XYZ business on the property then this is what I want to do.  can make additional contributions.  September 5th at 5 P.M. all are invited to attend.    Solicitor Weinschenk briefly reviewed other scenarios. Mr. Rinaldi thanked Mayor Lawler for all her MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Barrasse entertained the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Dougherty to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 P.M. All in  efforts in trying to rectify the gas station situation for the Borough of Clarks Green.  attendance voted in fayor.  aane Glda ane Culbertson, Secretary/Treasurer    CLARKSGREEN BOROUGH COUNCILMEETING Agenda September 18,2019  CALLTOORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- President Joe Barrasse  2. ROLLCALL-S Seeretary Joanne Culbertson 3. MOTION TO ACCEPT MINUTES- August 21st  4. PUBLIC COMMENT  Visitors should approach the podium and state their name and address. Comments limited to 5 min Clarks Summit Fire Co. President Mike Lukus, ChiefJay Miller, EMS Corey Colarossi  5. MAYOR'S AND POLICE! REPORT, FIRE & AMBULANCE  Clarks Summit Police Chief Yarns Solicitor's Report- Mr Weinsehenk Update on Cremer property Release 7. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE- -I Mr. Dougherty 8. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE- Mr. Williams  Progress on Yale, Crest, Short Hill, Hill & Abington. Truek Sale Approval Wage Comparison, Employee handbook updatel probation period changes 9. TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILL. APPROVAL- Mr. Hughes Payments, & Sewer Account Delinquencies, Budget Update 11. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE- Mr. Toms 12. REFUSE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE- Ms. Igoe 13. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE- Mr. Rinaldi  Budget Update  9. FINANCE COMMITTEE- Mr. Hughes  Painting Update Leafbag Distribution  14. ABINGTON REGIONAL WASTEWATER, AUTHORITY REPORT - Mr. Rinaldi  15. OLDI BUSINESS 16. NEW BUSINESS 17. ADJOURNMENT  NOTE TO VISITORS: Pleasc sign the attendance sheet and indicate if you wish to address Council, stating the agenda topic  on which you would like to comment, Thank you.