DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2023 6:00 PM MEETING MINUTES  The general council meeting was held in person at Borough Meeting Room and Present were Dori Rankinen, Michael Rodgers, Norman J Cowden, Shawn Millard, Kate Weaver Administrative Assistant, Harry Rogers, Marc Drier, Ann Marie Baker Borough Manager, Mayor Richard Knecht Absent: John  called to order by President Michael Rodgers at 6:00 pm.  McCormick, Jeff Kreger  Public Comment Period 1: No public comment  Motion #1 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers). to approve previous months council meeting minutes dated December 1, 2022.  Motion #1 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X  X X X X X X  X  The Mayor presented a proclamation to Nate and Alan Smith two young residents in the borough of Duboistown who have show a great initiative in young people creating Police report was read and Officer Stroup has been selected to train with a canine and Mayor is still looking for an EMA Coordinator in the meantime he is acting EMA Motion #2 was moved and seconded (Shawn Milard/Norman Cowden) to approve  abusiness and helping the community.  South Wiliamsport Police willl be adding the dog tot the force.  Coordinator.  resolution toj join Central Keystone Cog. Motion #2 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X  X X    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2023  6:00 PM  Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  X X X X X  Dottie Mertz Tax collector reported that settlement with the county will be on 1/17/2023 Motion #3 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/ Dori Rankinen) to appoint Kathy Weaver as Borough Representative to Central Keystone Cog.  Motion #3 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X  X X X X X X  X  Holiday update was given approximately 200 kids came through and the event was a great success. Thank you to the Mayor, Council Person Shawn Millard and employees Paul McKinley and Kate Weaver for assisting the Committee with this event. Motion #4 was moved and: seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) to approve August 4th & 5th20231 for community yard sales in the borough. Motion #4 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X  X X X X X X  X  A&NLandscapingi will give borough manager a quote for a contract to do the  sidewalks in the borough during snow andi ice storms.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2023  6:00 PM  Fee structure is to be looked at and decided on at the next meeting. Councilis tol look Dirt and Gravel Grant was closed out and we received 78,000 total back.  at list and determine if changes need tol be made.  Backhoe is being repaired  Thank you to Armstrong township and South Williamsport Public works for assisting US with loading salts since we were not able to due to the back hoe being out for repair. Church requested handicap spaces out front we will evaluate the location and order the signs and get them placed. We should look at developing a process fori these Kate (Assistant Treasurer) will give the financials report moving forward this year to council. Financial Committee will meet quarterly with Borough Manager and Assistant Penn Strategies is working with the Fire Department President and Chief and Borough Manager will be there to assist when needed tot find grants for the Fire Department. Borough Manager advised council of the Chamber events that may be beneficial for Motion #5 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) to accept expenditures of $60,386.11 general $10,040.70 Payroll, $58,723.63 Sewer liquid fuels  requests. Treasurer.  them to attend.  6921.58 total 136,072.02  Motion #5 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X  X X X X X X  X  Motion #6 was moved and seconded (Mike Rogers/Harry Rogers) to donate $195.00 to  Wreaths Across America.  Motion #6 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2023  6:00 PM X  Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  X X X X X X  Motion #7 was moved and: seconded (Harry Rogers/Norman Cowden) to adjourn the  meeting at 7:53pm. Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Motion #7 carries by a Unanimous Vote (5-0)  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X  X  X X X X X X  Approved:, CapbRas  Date: e6.22023  Motion: JohaMcCormcl Second: Kbrman Gwders Date: e62,0003