Approved minutes - Regular Meeting Approved minutes - Special Meeting  Approved minutes - Special/Workshop Meeting 34414035    Special/Workshop Meeting February 22, 2023 7:00P.M.  AS Special/Workshop: Meeting was called to order by President Folk, February 22, 2023 at 7:00PM. Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baker, Mr. Boyce, Mr. Folk, Mrs. Gnagey and Mayor Smith were present. Mr. Parisi and Solicitor Valentine were] present via telephone. Mr. Baer was absent. Thej purpose oft the meeting was to conduct general business. GUESTS: A.) Mr. Tony Mostoller was present as an observer. AGENDA BUSINESS: Loan for police vehicle purchase  As spreadsheet was presented showing interest rates and monthly payment amounts (see attached) Mr. Ackermani reported that First National Banki interest rate was. 50%1 higher than. First Peoples for a 63 year term. Withas six year loan from First National Bank the Borough would be paying at total of $446.40 more than First Peoples over the life oft thel loan. Mr. Ackerman suggested that due tot the fact that First National Banki is located within the Borough andt that theys support the community, the Council should givet them consideration event though they don't! have the lowest rate., After some discussion, Mr. Ackerman: made the motion to accept a six year (721 month) loan froml First National Bank int the amount of$32,000.00 at an interest rate of $4.94% for the purchase ofa? 20231 Dodge Durango police vehicle with an upfit package. Mr. Boyce seconded. Motion Mrs. Gnagey asked tol have written goals for 20231 to be addedt tot the monthly. Agenda. Goals suggested were  passed. Written Goals for 2023 as follows: Mrs. Gnagey: 1. Ordinance review 2. Zoning review 3. New building Mr. Parisi: Mr. Ackerman:  1. Emergency access road tol Meyers Avenue 2. Complete demolition of618 Grant St.  1. Control foolish spending and be careful not to repeat mistakes made by previous Councils which resulted in employee layoffs and budget cuts. Mr. Folk agreed andi reported that over the last 8years of! his involvement with Council, steps were taken tol build up thel Borough: funds, keeping ac close watch over spending andi making frugal investment decisions for the community. After some discussion Council decided to1 reach out to Garlitz) Excavating and give! Mr. Gregory Garlitz  Mr. Baker:  1. Complete the Flood Control Ripl Rapi project  SpecialWorkshop: Meeting February 22, 2023  Page1    until April for activity to either begin or be completed. Mr. Parisi contacted Mr. Garlitz while discussion. was taking place and confirmed that Mr. Garlitzi is willing to complete the project and comply with the  deadline.  The Secretary was asked toa add the list of goals for 20231 tot the. Agenda.  Communication to the school Mrs. Gnagey asked that thisi item be tabled. Meeting material distribution  Mrs. Gnagey suggested that the meeting packet material be distributed via e-mail rathert than being delivered by the Secretary to each Council Members! home. She felt that there isal liability issue witht the Secretary using her personal vehicle to deliver the packets. Solicitor Valentine reported that! Mrs. Ackerman would be covered under the Borough insurance. Afters some discussion, it was decided that the monthly packets would be distributed inj person or by e-mail, whichever each board member chooses. Ity was notedt that ife-mail is chosen,  the board member will be responsible for printing al hard copy.  Other Items for discussion:  Mr. Boyce madet the motion to amend the Agenda by adding discussion regarding the Parks & Recreation Mrs. Gnagey reported that the Parks & Recreation Committee is requesting a total of $7,100.00 for the 2023 activities. (See attached) Mr. Ackerman reported that in 2022 at total of $4,046.00 was spent on activities and questioned whyt there is ai need for an additional $3,100.00 in 2023. Mr. Ackerman suggested approving $4,500.00-S $5,000.00. There was some discussion onl how Parks & Recreation could! have fundraisers. Solicitor Valentine pointed out that the Small Games of Chance rules and regulations must be adhered to. A group that! holds a Small Games of Chance license can sponsor an event for Parks & Recreation, however the sponsoring group must handle the entire fundraiser; Parks & Recreation cannott take part int the fundraising other than volunteering to help. Mr. Ackerman madet the motion to approve $5,000.00 for Parks & Recreation expenditures for the 2023 season and to considera a reallocation at a later datei ift the need arises andi if funds are available. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed. Fundraising for the Parks & Recreation was tol be Mr. Ackerman made the motion to amend the Agenda by adding discussion regarding the Football team. Mr. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion tos grant the football team permission tol hold a cleanup on April 15,2023. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motionj passed. The cleanup will consist of sweeping streets, etc. Mr. Ackerman volunteered to speak tot the Borough workers to confirm that they do not have ani issue with the same due to the Mr. Boyce madet the motion to amend the Agenda by adding an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Mr. Boyce made the motion to enteri into executive session at 7:40P.M. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed.  budget for 2023. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed.  listed as a goal for 2023. Boyce seconded. Motion passed.  union contract. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed.  SpecialWorkshop: Meeting - February 22, 2023  Page2    Mrs. Gnagey made the motion tor return to1 regular session at 8:001 PM. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion Mr. Boyce madet the motion to authorize the payment of ani invoice from Summit Risk Services int the amount of $2,500.00r relative to the reimbursement oft the deductible obligation to Selective Insurance ont the claim Mr. Ackerman made the: motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:001 PM. Mr. Boyce seconded. Motionj passed.  passed.  MOTIONI FROM) EXECUTIVE: SESSION:  involving Neil Berkley. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  ADJOURNMENT:  Atiin COkRaN Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  SpecialWorkshopi Meeting- - February: 22, 2023  Page3