DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY April 6, 2023 6:00PM 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, Hary Rogers, John McCormick, Jeff Kreger, Ann Marie Baker Borough Manager, Mayor Richard Knecht, Marc Drier Absent: Kate Weaver Public Comment Period 1: Rich Boyles - lives at 2849 Euclid Ave and has a rental property on Spring Street. Rich wanted to know who was paying for the rental inspections that he received a letter on and feels that he as a landlord is being singled out and wanted to know if the borough was going toi inspect everyone the same. Council person John McCormick and Michael Rodgers explained the process and the reason for the rental inspections and explained that property maintenance is being enforced on all properties but only inspections in the homes were being done with the rental inspections. Motion #1 was moved and seconded (John McCormick/Jef Kreger) to approve. previous month's council meeting minutes dated April 6, 2023. Motion #1 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  called to order by President Michael Rodgers at 6:00 pm.  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  :a  X  Police report was read by Chief Embeck, Office Stropp introduced Enzo K9 Officer. Explained the process of training and that they were looking for a vest for the K9 Officer and that funding for the K9i is all done through donations and will be raised each year. Fire Department report 19 rescue 59 EMS 19 people running calls, Response times are 5 Council person Norman Cowden asked what the wateri issue was on Cochran Ave. Fire Chief explained that there is not really a water problem that just the pipes are smaller on that street and therefore the boxcards have tankers on when there are calls on Cochran. There was not ani issue with water being the reason thet two houses were lost due to fire. Chiefs are working together always in the county to make sure that  min for Emergency Calls and 3 minutes on Ambulance calls.  boxcards are updated.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY April 6, 2023 6:00 PM  The Fire Chief presented the Council with reports that they requested af the meeting in March. Information on three options for purchase of E-One Pumper Tanker Truck was given. The final cost of delivery for the Tanker is $825,000. The other report given was the Expenses report for 2022 with a total of $62,258.19. This is operational cost that was for 2022. Ambulance operational cost was given on separate report af $88,750.18. Motion #2 was moved and seconded (Shawn Milard/Norman Cowden) to open the motion that was tabled in last month's meeting regarding the request for money from Amendment tot the motion was moved and seconded by (Shawn Millard/Norman Cowden) that $19,415.001 instead of $10,000.00 which was requested in previous meeting be given to the Fire Department for the purchase of the turnout gear from the  the Fire Department to pay for turn out gear.  Act13 money. Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Motion #2 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-1)  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X  X X X X X X X X  Bike Rodeo will be held on May 7hh at Ipm ini the Fire Department. Penn Strategies - Jason Fitzgerald reported that they are working with the Fire Department on some grants. They will be assisting the police as well and: see if there is a Solicitor Marc Drier reviewed the Fire Protection Agreement and made some minor corrections mostly grammar and gave. to Borough Manager to update. and have Update was given to council from solicitor on the Winner Property and follow up will be LCWSA - Olivia reported out on items listed on report. Norman Cowden suggested that Tax Collector- - Ann reported out in Dottie's absence total 96 bills received for ai total of Special hours fori the Tax office for April were given to the council and posted for  grant for the vest for Enzo. Borough Council review. given as information is obtained.  we move LCWSA tot the beginning of the Agendai in the future.  41,536.82 and Fire tax of 3,572.15  residents to see.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY April 6, 2023 6:00PM  Outdoor Recreation and Community Events Committee - Updated that the Easter Egg Hunt was a great success despite the weather and that the VFW has expressed interest Motion #3 was moved and seconded (Jeff Kreger/Dori Rankinen) to approve the  in doing a shared event for Halloween possible trunk or treat.  expenditures of total amount 92,733.45. Motion #3 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  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 #4 was moved and seconded (Norm Cowden/Shawn Millard) to approve using Act 131 to purchase a vest for Enzo if Penn Strategies does not find a grant for them to  use for the purchase of a vest. Motion #4 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  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  Update on Codes- -71 letters were sent out on property maintenance. Rental Inspections will begin the Istweek of May council was given the list of properties that will An update on Williamsport Chapter of Senior Citizens was given by Borough Manager  bei included in the first round. after her attendance at their meeting.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY April 6, 2023 6:00PM  Motion #5 was moved and seconded (Shawn Millard/Harry Rogers) to donate 500.00 from donation account to the Williamsport Chapter of Senior Citizens.  Motion #5 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  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 pur X X  pichwors wintes pang X  avises  X  Review of Dirt and Gravel grant that was submitted by Borough Manager for Hill, Brown, Motion #6 was moved and seconded (John McCorick/Michde! Rodgers) to name Shawn Millard as the voting delegate fori the PSAB conference in June.  Edgewood and Cambridge.  Motion #6 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  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  to oop  Motion #7 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry, Rogers) to renew our  Business Radio License (Borough Channel) Motion #7 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  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    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY April 6, 2023 6:00PM  Liquid Fuels Report was approved. PPL lighting project is complete.  The building sewer issue was temporarily fixed, follow up with plumber to do more camera work to determine the best plan moving forward tot fix the sewer issue. Newsletters are complete and available online, out front of the building and each council person received 5 copies to hand out when they are speaking to thep public at Getting estimated for patch work on Winter, Spring, Westland and Arch Street cuts that were prior to 2020 and will advise if we need to put out for bid. Motion #8 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) to approve advertising bids for sewer and stormwater repairs on Cochran Ave.)  any time.  Motion #8 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  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 #9 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) to approve Earth Day Borough Clean up Week to run from April 22nd till April 29th  Motion #9 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht Public Comment Period #2  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X X X X X X X  X    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY April 6, 2023 6:00 PM  Mayor Knecht wanted to discuss the cat issue on Riverside Drive and wanted to know who was going to enforce it. Discussion on ordinance and history was conducted. Shawn Millard advised per the borough code book it does state that the Mayor can enforce the ordinance. The Mayorv was going to do additional research and the council will decide whoi is going to enforce the cat issue once they determine what  can be done. Old Business- 8:58 pm Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Motion #10was moved and seconded (Dori Fonanen/om.McComc, to adjourn at  Motion #10 carries by a Unanimous Vote (7-0)  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X X X X X X  X  X  Approved: Qikbbala  Date: 5/412003  Motion: Narinaw Couden SaconabhwHce Date:5/4/0003