DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER52023 6:00PM MEETING MINUTES  The general council meeting was held in person at Borough Meeting Room and Present were Dori Rankinen, Norman J Cowden, Shawn Millard, Harry Rogers, Marc Drier, Kate Weaver, Mayor Richard Knecht, Mike Rodgers Ann Marie Baker  called to order by Vice President at 6:00 pm.  Borough Manager, John McCormick ABSENT: Jeff Kreger  Public Comment Period 1  Mike Caschera and John Yaegle residents on Euclid Ave would like to express concern for the number of vehicles that are speeding at high rates on Euclid typically going out 654 towards Nisbet. Discussion was had on speeding in the borough and Police will be putting the traffic trailer on Euclid to see if they can get a clearer time frame as to when the speeding is occurring sO that they can schedule more speed patrol during those times. Lines will be painted as soonas the borough Manager gets the paint that has been on backorder. Officers would like to encourage people to call the police with vehicle make, color and Motion #1 was moved and seconded (John McCormick/Hary Rogers) to approve the  time of day it occurs.  previous month's council meeting minutes dated Oetober5, 2023.  Sept7 / Amb Coutections  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 The police report was read.  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X  X x X X X X X  X  The Fire Department report was reviewed with no questions. The Sewer Report was reviewed with no questions. Borough Manager Update - Report isi included in the packet. The codes report was given by Borough Manager.  Follow up Fire Chief will get with Mayor and EMA coordinator to revise.    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 2023 6:00 PM  Motion #2 was moved and seconded (Shawn Millard/ Norman Cowden/) accept  resolution #20231005 Jr. Council. 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  Motion #3 was moved and: seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) approve of additional flood insurance for 2720 Brook Street and Pumpstation on' 90 Valley Street.  Motion #3 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht expenditures report. Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers Norman Cowden  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absént  X X X X X X X  X  X  Motion #4 was moved and: seconded (John MCComck/Nomon Cowden) approve of  Motion #4 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0)  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X  X X X X X  X  X    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 2023 6:00P PM  Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht  X  Motion #5 was moved and seconded (Shawn Millard/John McCormick) open Capital  fund accounts at First Commonwealh Bank. Motion #5 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  Motion #6 was moved and seconded (Norman Cowden/Harry Rogers) approve  October 31, 2023 6-81 trick or treating in the borough. Motion #6 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  Motion #7 was moved and seconded (Shawn Millard/Norman Cowden) approve the  amended Fire Agreement for service. Motion #7 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0)  Name John McCormick Jeff Kreger Harry Rogers Dori Rankinen Mike Rodgers  Nomination Motion 2nd Yes No  Abstain Absent  X X X X  X    DUBOISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 2023 6:00 PM X X X X  Norman Cowden Shawn Millard Mayor Knecht Public Comment Period #2  Kathy Wither - Valley Street business burning in barrel what should be done with this? And can we get the weeds on Riverside Drive cleaned up around the bend. Follow up: Solicitor will investigate what our rights are as a borough due to the bank where weeds belong to Railroad company. If burning is being done that violates our Motion #8 was moved and seconded (John McCormick/Dor, Rankinen) to adjourn at  ordinance, then contact 911.  7:39 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 X  Approved:  Date: Nw3,203  Ganvanibln  Motion: JahMcGncl Sacomeosgloyes Dale_Nov_a623