MOUNT JOY BOROUGH COUNCIL February 5, 2024, Minutes The Mount Joy Borough Council held its regular meeting on February 5, 2024. Roll Call- Present were Councilors Matthew Crider, David Eichler, Lu Ann Fahndrich, Mary Ginder, David Greineder, Bruce Haigh, William Hall, Philip Kark, Brian Youngerman, and Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jr. Staff present were Borough Manager, Mark G. Pugliese 1; Assistant Borough Manager/Financial Director, Jill Frey; Public' Works Director, Dennis Nissley; Interim Codes and Zoning Officer, Sam Meckley from Rettew; Police Chief, Robert Goshen and Administrative Assistant, Lisa Peffley. Mayor Bradley gave the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Hall announced there was no Executive Session held outside of the prior Council meeting. Council adjourned from the regular meeting and went into Executive Session at 7:03 PM to discuss al legal matter regarding Chiques Crossing as well as al Real Estate matter regarding Public Works and Parks facilities. Council came out of Executive Session at 8:23F PM. On al MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Greineder, approval was given to accept the agenda for the February 5, 2024, Dale Murray, 120 Farmington Wy., said he appreciates Council meeting at least partial on the Chiques Crossing proposal. He said Dave Christian and himself have laid out some extensive documentation of the numerous Ordinance problems with that proposal and it is interesting to him that the developer got the approval that he did. He said traffic and flood plan are two issues that he feels the Borough has. He said he thinks there should be another traffic study done. Nick Castaldi, 1059 Regan St., said hei is a seven-year resident of Florin Hill Development. He said there were about half ad dozen people here tonight from the Florin Hilll Development that wanted to comment but due tot the length of the meeting so far, they left. He said the residents of Florin Hill are frustrated and would like to see the streets get finished and the project completed and be completed properly. He said another concern is stormwater. He is happy to see the Florin Hill developers heret tonightand hopet that Council and the developers can workt through a process thatwill enhance the property On al MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Ginder, a request was made to accept all reports as presented unless there Borough Council meeting. Motion carries unanimously. Public Input Period values and create the neighborhood they bought into. are any questions from Council. Motion carries unanimously. Report of Mayor Mayor Bradley provided and reviewed a written monthly report for. January 2024. Report of the Chief of Police Robert Goshen, Police Chief, provided a written monthly report for December 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The report showed 24 traffic arrests and 20 criminal arrests for the month. There was a total of 501 incidents for the month of Brett Hamm, FDMJ Fire Chief, provided a written monthly report for December 2023, and a written Annual Report for 2023. November, with at total of 7,723 incidents year to date. Report of Fire Department Mount Joy (FDMJ) Report of PSH Life Lion LLC Northwest EMS Report of EMA Nathaniel Buchanan, Interim Supervisor/Assistant Chief, provided a written report for December 2023. Scott A. Kingsboro, Executive Director, provided a written report December 2023. Philip Colvin, EMA Coordinator, provided a written report for December 2023 - January 2024. Report of the Milanof-Schock Library (MSL) Joseph Mcllhenney provided a written monthly report for December: 2023. 1 Report of Codes/ Zoning & Stormwater. Administrator Sam Meckley, Interim Codes, Zoning & Stormwater Administrator, provided a written monthly report for. January 2024. Grants, Projects, and Community & Economic Development Administrator No report provided. Report of Public Works Director Report of the Borough Authority Manager Dennis Nissley, Public Works Director, provided a written monthly report for. January 2024. Scott Kapcsos, Authority Manager, provided a written monthly report for January 2024. Report of the Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer Jilll Frey, Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer provided a written monthly report for. January 2024. Mark G Pugliese I, Borough Manager, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for. January 2024. Report of the Borough Manager Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting meeting held on January 2, 2024. Motion carries unanimously. On al MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Ginder, approval was given for the minutes of the regular Borough Council Present was Anthony Faranda-Diedrich, Rob Bowman, Jeff Schick and Debra Shulski. Anthony said they were here in December and Council asked them to work with staff and the solicitor to put together a framework that addresses Council concerns and issues and also chart a path forward to complete the neighborhood. He said the goal tonight is just to give you an update on where they are ati in those discussions with staff and the Borough Solicitor and ask for feedback. Hall asked what the difference would be to develop it under the current Ordinances. They presented a sketch plan to Council and asked if they could see a draft oft the agreement so that they can start the process of working through the agreement on the assumption that storm water is going to be okay. Anthony said they can be working on things while the Borough is reviewing the stormwater plans. Thel Borough Solicitor stated that a previous motion by Council did noti include Commercial Deering, Chairman, informed Council that the January meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions. He said there are lots of meetings happening with Crabtree discussing any concerns or changes. The Mayor voiced his concerns regarding Updates/discussion on Chiques Crossing, this was discussed in tonight's Executive Session. Flooding and density matters were part of the discussion in Executive Session. Pugliese said he wanted to reassure the public that we are working Ona al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to approve Resolution No. 2024-04, Council appointments to various Boards, Commissions, Authority, Committees as well asi individuals andi firms to specified positions. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to approve Resolution 2024-05, setting the On al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to authorize staff to advertise the bidding of On al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to authorize staff to advertise the bidding fora Florin Hills Update and Presentation of Sketch Plan for Block A and Phase II Unit A sO Council will need to address that at the next Council meeting. Building Ad Hoc Committee lack of space for long time storage of Borough documents. Administration and Finance Committee minimize any adverse effects to the Borough. Motion carries unanimously. dates and times for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meetings. Motion carries unanimously. the Borough Park/Kunkle Field Project. Motion carries unanimously. consultant for the Little Chiques Park Master Plan. Motion carries 8-1, Hall voting No. 2 Onal MOTION by' Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to authorize the Borough Manager to sign letter of engagement with Stifel, Nicholaus & Company, Inc. underwriter for bonds and notes for financing of the Municipal Services Complex as well as following the recommendations of the Borough Solicitor for Bond Counsel. Motion carries 8- On al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to authorize the Borough Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement for Little Chiques Streambank Restoration Project. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and a second by Ginder, strike a8 and a9, and add in the terms and conditions under paragraph 6 and under 18.1, when during construction observation activities, RETTEW observes the Contractor in a violation of the General or Technical Conditions of the Contract or there is a deficiencyi ini the Contract language, RETTEW/shall within twenty-four hours ort ther next business day provide written notice to the Client stating the extent and character of the violation/deficiency and offer a preliminary ecommendatoncourse of action for the Clients consideration and action. Amendment passes and main motion carries as On al MOTION by' Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to approve the final land development plan for the. Janus School, 205 Lefever Rd., on the condition that any and all outstanding comments are addresses and resolved to the satisfaction of Borough staff and Engineer. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and as second by Youngerman, a request was On a MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Eichler a request was made to accept the Annual Report of the Mount Joy On al MOTION by Fahndrich and as second by Eichler a request was made to authorize the sale oft the 2017 RAM 1500 pick- On al MOTION by Fahndrich and a second by Eichler a request was made to authorize initiating the promotional process to 1, Youngerman voting No. amended. made to add and Solicitor at the end. Amendment passes and main motion carries as amended. Report of the Public Safety Committee Borough Civil Service Commission. Motion carries unanimously. up truck (police vehicle). Motion carries unanimously. fillt the vacant Sergeant's position. Motion carries unanimously. Report of the Public Works Committee Street Planning Presentation by Dennis Nissley Old Market Street/Manheim Street Drainage Swale Update = Pugliese said at Council's direction, the Borough had the Solicitor write al letter to the Attorney for the property at 209 Old Market St basically saying the Borough fixi it this time but after that it will be up to the property owner to maintain it. Pugliese said the second letter dated January 31st from the property owners Attorney said the they are in agreement with that but would like notice before the Borough goes in and On a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Youngerman, a request was made to have solicitor draw up documents fort the conveyance of the Mount Joy Borough Parks Department Building to the Mount Joy Borough Authority in exchange for Mount Joy Borough Authority relinquishing rights to use the Mount Joy Borough Public Works facility subject to leases for Rae Ann Schatz, Schatz Garage,1090 W Main St., asked Council to please check, double check and triple check the stormwater that willl be coming off of thel Florin Hilll Development. She said she is very nervous abouti this and just wants to Josh Deering, 33 Frank St., asked ift there were any updates on the 772 reroute and Mount. Joy Community Foundation. He said he is disappointed to hear the Township is not willing to have another outlet fort traffic at the upper end of the Florin Hill Development. He thanked Dennis for the street planning presentation, saying it was very good. He asked about Birchland and when it is scheduled. He feels that is a vital connection between Grandview and Rotary Park. His concern is for the Eichler asked Nissley who owns the of land on East Donegal St to South Jacob St that runs parallel with the railroad tracks. Hel is concerned about the invasive sumac in that area and feels whoever owns it needs to maintain it. starts the repair. limited use of the facilities by each party. Motion carries unanimously. Public Input Period be sure they willl be okay. kids that have to walk that without sidewalks and the speeding traffic through there. Any other matter proper to come before Council 3 Authorization to Acknowledge the Payment of Bills Ona a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, Council approved paying the bills as presented. GENERAL FUND REFUSEIRECYCUING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND HIGHWAY AID FUND ESCROWI FUND JOY LAND ACCOUNT GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES Motion carries 8-1, Hall voting No. Meetings and dates of importance See the red calendar for the month of February 2024. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 291,038.06 80,331.63 164,906.24 5,486.26 541,762.19 Executive Session Council went into Executive Session at 10:41 PM to discuss Police Department legal issue regarding On a MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Haigh, approval was given to adjourn the meeting at 11:08 PM. Motion agrievance. Council came out of Executive Session at 11:07 PM. Adjournment carries unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Mark G. Pugliese Borough Manager/Secretary 4