DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY May 4, 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, Harry Rogers, John McCormick, Ann Marie Baker Borough Manager, Marc Drier Absent: Kate Weaver, Mayor Richard Knecht, Jeff Kreger  called to order by President Michael Rodgers at 6:00 pm.  Public Comment Period 1 no public comment  Motion #1 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/John McCormick) to approve  the previous month's council meeting minutes dated May 4, 2023.  Motion #1 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0)  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 police report was read by Chief Embeck, - Council member Norman Cowden asked if the Mayor of Duboistown could bei included in on the Public Safety meetings that South' Williamsport had moving forward. The Borough Manager advised she would send email to Chief and Borough Manager of South Wiliamsport to follow up. Traffic trailer will be placed in the borough and South Williamsport if council would like it to be Fire Department report was distributed for review and update was given by Fire Chief McKinley and President of Fire Department Rich Boyles. Discussion on fire taxi increase verses a fee. The Borough Council will follow up with scheduling meetings with the Fire Department to discuss next steps since the financials on what it cost to run the operations of the fire department have been shared with council. The council had one request oni the reports given - ar request to have a key attached to the report to assist them in understanding the incident number. For example, of what the call was for. The council will follow up with the Fire Department and schedule a meeting in. June to  placed on specific streets please advise.  discuss fire tax options.  The Sewer Report was reviewed with no questions.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY May 4, 2023 6:00PM  Motion #2 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) fo approve the  expenditures of $109,227.68.  Motion #2 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0)  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  Shawn Millard requested information ony what was the larger item that was spent in the expenditures. He then had a question on the Finance quarterly statement he stated we had $36,000 on office expenses and wanted to knowi if that was coded incorrectly. Borough Manager explained that she did not have the quarterly report ini front of her buti it was probably the insurance bill that we have coded under office. She would double checki it but that this report should be reviewed by the finance committee when: sent during the quarterly meetings. There was no quarterly meeting requested  this quarter from the finance.  Tax collector update 84% of the residents have paid at discount.  Codes Update- there are approximately 12 properties that Borough Manager will follow up on next week that are close to being in violation for high grass but due tot the rain we have had for two weeks we will wait till next week to send warning letters. Follow up for the Borough Manager is to check on what a sweep would cost to do for The rental inspection report was reviewed, and those inspections are continuing. Livic Engineering is having an open house on the 9th at a new location in Montoursville Employee insurance is up for renewal and being reviewed as well as the Borough Manager has toured the Lycoming County Health Center with the Commissioners as well as gathering information from other municipalities on what they are using. Reminder of the Gun Law: Seminar that Rep Hamm and Rep Flick are conducting on the 17hh of May 6-8. Council person Rankinen reminded them that they would need to contact the office or through Facebook page tor register if they are attending. Public Works update - Strategic plan was given to council to show the road projects that have been completed since 2020 and future projects till 2026. The Borough  the entire borough with the property maintenance.  and if the council would like to attend you are welcome.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY May 4, 2023 6:00PM  Manager explained that this plan has been put in place with Public Works Employee, Penn Dot, Utilities companies, and our Engineer as well as LCWSA to determine what needed to be done and set the priorities. Noting that this is a plan but tentatively could change. If the council wants to discuss in detail a project, then they must contact the borough manager tos set up a meeting during the working hours of public works sO all parties can be in attendance to review. Next plans are to do design and planning as Motion #3 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers), to approve  well as looking for funding through grants or loans. spending 10951.20 from Act 13 to pay forr road repairs. Motion #3 carries by al Unanimous Vote (6-0)  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  Penn Strategies- continues to work with the Fire Department on grants.  Public Comment Period #2  Motion #4 was moved and seconded (John McCormick/Hary Rogers) to adjourn at  8:15pm Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  Motion #4 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0)  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X  X X X X X X X  X  Approved: ARa  Date: dnel23  Motion:. cbhaMelmak Second: hnyPeyes  Datleclnal00p3