MOUNT JOY BOROUGH COUNCIL March 6, 2023, Minutes  The Mount Joy Borough Council held its regular meeting on March 6, 2023.  President Hall called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.  Roll Call- Present were Councilors, Lu Ann Fahndrich, Mary Ginder, Bruce Haigh, Eric Roering, Bob Ruschke, Brian Youngerman, President William Hall and Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jr. Staff present were Borough Manager, Mark G. Pugliese 1; Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Director, Jill Frey; Public' Works Director, Dennis Nissley; Codes, Zoning and Planning Administrator, Duane Brady, Jr.; Police Chief, Robert Goshen and Administrative Assistant, Lisa Peffley.  Absent were Dominic Castaldi and David Eichler.  Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jr, gave thei invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.  President Hall announced there was no Executive Session between the February meeting and the March meeting of On al MOTION by Roering, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to accept the agenda for the March 6, 2023, Borough Council Meeting Agenda. An AMENDMENT by Roering, and a second by Ruschke, to remove the Eagle Scout  Council.  Project presentation. Amendment, passes. Main motion carries unanimously as amended.  Castaldi joined the meeting att this time. Public Input Period  Ron Grose, 210 Pinkerton Rd, said he has a checklist ofi items he would like to go over. First, he wanted to thank the Chief for watching speeders on Pinkerton Road. Grose also said thank you for putting a covering in front of some of the storm water drain inlets because there was al big gap: spread and he was worried about al kid crawling down there. He said there isal big utility truck parked along Pinkerton Road for almost a week now, and other people are starting to park along Pinkerton Road also. His understanding was iti is not supposed to be parked on and that it was intended for a bike path. He asked what the final plan was. Will there be street parking, or will it be a bike path? He commented on CMS, a construction company, and he doesn't approve of his style. He said he copied some of the email correspondence he has had with CMS. He said he saw on the agenda there is an agenda item regarding help with some expenses for people on Pinkerton Road for putting their driveways back in order. He is happy to see that. He wanted to know when they will be seeing the bills for the curbs. He also commented on the agenda item regarding the exception to the alcohol prohibition for the Fete en Independence event at Little Chiques Park. He asked what the liability is and why we can'thave a place where Ned Sterling, 13 W Main St., said he asked Kerry Myers with the Chamber to take a poll at their next board meeting in regards to the Borough building remaining on Main Street as opposed to moving it to the Grandview location. He said Myers reported back that overwhelmingly the members had no preference. However, he does not feel this survey was Mayor Bradley provided a written report for February 2023. Mayor Bradley congratulated Chief Goshen and Sergeant Robert Goshen, Police Chief, provided a written monthly report for. January 1, 2023, to. January 31, 2023. The report showed 681 traffic arrests and 20 criminal arrests for the month. There was a total of 825 incidents for the month of. January, with a  we don't have alcohol at. He said there are 12 places between Gus's and Hummers to get alcohol.  productive because most of the board members are not Borough residents.  Report of Mayor  Drexel for completing the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University.  Report of the Chief of Police total of 825 incidents year to date. Report of Fire Department Mount Joy (FDMJ)  Brett Hamm, FDMJ Fire Chief, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for. January 2023.  Report of PSH Life Lion  Adam Marden provided a written monthly report for. January 2023.    Northwest EMA No report. Report of EMA  Mayor Bradley provided a written report for February 2023. Mayor Bradley said he is awaiting NARM information in order to finalize the updated Borough emergency operation for 2023. Mayor Bradley discussed the Incident Action Plan for the Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Convoy with ChiefGoshen andi informed him that thep plan willl be completed by Rapho Township  EMA Coordinator and shared with participation municipalities. Report of the Milanof-Schock Library (MSL) Report of CodelZoning & Planning Administrator Stormwater, Projects & Grants Coordinator Report of Public' Works Director  Joseph MclIhenney provided and reviewed a written monthly report for January 2023.  Duane Brady, Jr., Codes, Zoning and Planning Administrator, provided a written monthly report for February 2023.  No Report.  Dennis Nissley, Public Works Director, provided a written report for February 2023. Nissley said final paving for the  Pinkerton Road projecti is scheduled for thei first weeki in April. Report of the Borough Authority Manager  Joseph Ardini, Authority Manager, provided a written monthly report for February 2023. Jill Frey, Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer, provided a written report for February 2023. Mark G. Pugliese I, Borough Manager, provided a written report for February 2023.  Report of the Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer  Report of the Borough Manager  Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting meeting held on February 6, 2023. Motion carries unanimously.  On a MOTION by Roering, and a second by Ruschke, approval was given for the minutes oft the regular Borough Council Deering said at their last meeting, Committee spent most oft the time talking about the zoning sO at this point everything is On a MOTION by Roering, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to amend subsection 270-15 oft the Borough Ordinance as recommended by the Borough Solicitor. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and a second by Roering, ar request was made to rescind last month's guidance. Amendment passes. Main Motion as amended carries 7-1, Youngerman voting No. On al MOTION by Youngerman, and as second by Roering, a request was made authorize the Borough's Financial Officer to transfer Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $49,996.80 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, a request was made to adopt Resolution 2023-05 appoint Codes Administrators, Inc, as the Boroughs Codes Inspection service provider. Motion carries unanimously. Pugliese gave a briefing on GFL Environmental refuse fees, comparing the fees for December 2022 and January 2023 showing the reason why Council needed to raise fees for residents and businesses for 2023. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, a request was made to remove from the table a motion made by Youngerman and seconded by Roering to advise EdgeUP Technology to remove the equipment from the building as On al MOTION by Youngerman, and as second by Roering, a request was made to advise EdgeUP Technology to remove  Building Ad Hoc Committee  on hold.  Administration and Finance Committee Motion carries unanimously.  a'failed system" and receive a full refund. Motion carries unanimously.  the equipment from the building as a' "failed system" and receive at full refund. Motion is defeated.  2    Report of Public Works Committee  On a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made that the Borough assume the costs of driveway restoration on Pinkerton Rd and N. Angle St. either by contracting the work out or having it performed by Public Works Department. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and second by Ginder, a request was made to have the work done to the satisfaction of Director of Public Works. Amendment passes. Main Motion as amended carries unanimously. Ona a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to approve the use of Memorial Park for' "Music in Memorial Park" on Sunday, July 30, 2023, Sunday August 6, 2023, and August 13, 2023, as requested by the Mount Joy Onal MOTION by Ginder, and as second by Ruschke, a request was made to approve the request by' Voyage Mount Joy for "Fete en Independence" at Little Chiques Park on July 1st from 5:00 = 8:00 pm. Roering abstained. Motion carries On al MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to grant an exception to ther noise ordinance for" "Fete en Independence" event at Little Chiques Park on July 1stf from 5:00-8:00 pm. Motion carries unanimously. On al MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to grant an exception tot the alcohol prohibition in Borough parks for' "Fete en Independence" event at Little Chiques Park on July 1stfrom 5:00-8:00 pm. On a MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to grant an exception to the concession's prohibition in Borough Parks for Earth Day event sponsored by' Voyage Mount Joy to be held at Little Chiques Park on April On al MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to adopt Resolution 2023-06, request to hang banner across Main Street for Fire Department Mount Joy recruitment drive from March 20, 2023, through April 3,  Area Chamber of Commerce. Motion carries unanimously.  unanimously.  Report of the Public Safety Committee  Motion carries 7-1, Hall voting No.  8, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Roering abstained. Motion carries unanimously.  2023. Motion carries unanimously. Public Input Period  Ned Sterling, 13 W. Main St., said regarding the amendment to Ordinance 270-15 that he wished someone would have read the amendment to the general public sO they knew exactly what it said. He said it was noti in the packet so how could the public comment on it. Hall read the amendment verbiage as recommended by the Borough Solicitor. He asked Nissley ifthere is a contract outf for the street tree replacement. He also asked about the letter he sent to our codes enforcement: a while back regarding 13 and 15 East Main Street, the old Jury property and old Darrenkamp's Store, regarding need for Ron Grose, 2310 Pinkerton Rd., asked when they will get a bill for the curbs on Pinkerton Rd. He asked again if the Josh Deering, 33 Frank, St., asked Chief Goshen ift there is ever a point in time where certain roads are looked at ands speed Mayor Bradly feels there should be some discussion regarding the adjacent properties, 13 and 15 East Street, and what Haigh followed up on Eichler's question regarding Cresco Labs detention basin on South Jacob Street. He reached out to Lancaster County Conservation and after reviewing thei information he obtained from them, het feels the basin does not work correctly. He said he will turn this information over to the Borough Manager. Haigh also talked about economic development He feels the Borough needs to start looking for ways to bring revenue into the Borough other than just property taxes. He asked Council to get involved with LERTA and Pilot Program that Deering mentioned at the Admin  maintenance and repair and where that stands and if and when the maintenance will take place. recording can be made available to the public and the draft minutes for the meetings.  limits maybe increased.  Any other matter proper to come before Council. the Borough's plans are for these properties.  Finance meeting.  3    Authorization to Pay Bills  On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, Council approved paying the bills as presented from February 1-February 28, 2023. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and a second by Castaldi, to withhold and discuss a payment from the General fund, a bill in the amount of $5,455.95 to ARRO Consulting for Pinkerton Road and vote on that separately.  Amendment, passes. Main Motion carries as amended unanimously.  GENERAL FUND REFUSEIRECYCLING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND HIGHWAY AID FUND ESCROWFUND JOY LAND ACCOUNT GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES  $ $ $ $ $ $ $  172,159.01 76,379.33 28,856.61 459.25 277,854.20  Haigh explained to Council why he asked for an amendment to not include the ARRO Consulting bill. He said it is due to the two change orders and the terms oft the contract regarding the change orders. He said the Borough has reached out to ARRO concerning this matter with no satisfaction. Haigh feels ift the Borough does not pay the bill maybe this will prompt a Pugliese informed Council the bill for ARRO came in on February 8th and has already been paid. Pugliese explained to Council typically the bills are already paid prior to the Council meetings. Ifwe would wait to pay thel bill until after the Council Onal MOTION by Haigh, and a second by Roering, a request was made pay the ARRO Consulting bill. On a roll call vote, Castaldi, Fahndrich, Ginder, Roering and Ruschke voting Yes and Haigh, Youngerman and Hall voting No. Motion carries  response from ARRO.  meetings they would be late and we would have to pay penalties.  5-3.  Meetings and dates of importance See the white calendar for the month of March. Executive Session No Executive Session was held. Adjournment carries unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, ET  Onal MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, approval was given to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM. Motion  Manager/Secretary  Borough