MOUNT JOY BOROUGH COUNCIL November 6, 2023, Minutes The Mount Joy Borough Council held its regular meeting on November 6, 2023. President Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Roll Call- Present were Councilors, Dominic Castaldi, David Eichler., Mary Ginder, David Greineder, Bruce Haigh, Bob Ruschke, and President William Hall. Staff present were Borough Manager, Mark G. Pugliese 1; Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Director, Jill Frey; Public Works Director, Dennis Nissley; Codes, Zoning and Stormwater Administrator, Duane Brady, Jr.; Police Chief, Robert Goshen and Administrative Assistant, Lisa Peffley. LuAnn Fahndrich joined the meeting via phone at approximately 6:12 PM. Brian Youngerman joined the meeting in person at approximately 6:54 PM and Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jrj joined the meeting in person at approximately 6:57 PM. President Hall gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. President Hall announced there was no Executive Session by full Council held outside of regular Council meeting between October 2, 2023, and November 6, 2023. There willl be an executive session under item 19 of the agenda. On a MOTION by Eichler, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to accept the agenda for the October 2, 2023, Borough Council Meeting Agenda. An AMENDMENT by Fahndrich, with as second by Castaldi, a request was made to add 13b, Resolution 2023-14, to the agenda. Amendment, passes. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and a second by Ginder to add 12e, Chiques Crossing in Rapho Township discussion to the agenda. Amendment, passes. Main Motion as amended Dale Murray, 120 Farmington Wy., had some questions and comments regarding item 12a on the agenda. He asked for the amount budgeted for that and asked for more details and explanation of the job title and description. Rae Ann Schatz, Schatz Garage, 1090 WI Main St., asked for an update on the Melhorn Basin. She also asked about the DEP terminating the permit for basin 125 and her concerns about that due to the facti that she feels the basin is not working Presentation of funding options for the new Municipal Services Complex by Zack Willard of PFM. Mayor Bradley was not present at thei time of reports but did provide Council members with ay written report later. Robert Goshen, Police Chief, provided a written monthly report for September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The report showed 46 traffic arrests and 25 criminal arrests fort the month. There was at total of5 586 incidents for the month of August, carries unanimously. Public Input Period properly. Report of Mayor Report of the Chief of Police with at total of 6,201 incidents year to date. Report of Fire Department Mount Joy (FDMJ) Brett Hamm, FDMJ Fire Chief, provided and reviewed ay written monthly report for September 2023. Adam Marden provided and reviewed a written monthly report for September 2023. Report of PSH Life Lion Northwest EMA No report. Report of EMA No report. Report of the Milanof-Schock Library (MSL) Joseph Mcllhenney provided and review a written monthly report for September 2023. Report of CodelZoning & Stormwater Administrator Duane Brady, Jr., Codes, Zoning and Stormwater Administrator, provided a written monthly report for October 2023. Grants, Projects, and Community & Economic Development Administrator Dennis Nissley, Public' Works Director, provided a written report for October 2023. Scott Kapcsos, Authority Manager, provided a written monthly report for October 2023. Jill Frey, Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer, provided a written report for October 2023. Mark G. Pugliese I, Borough Manager, provided a written report for October 2023. No report. Report of Public Works Director Report of the Borough Authority Manager Report of the Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer Report of the Borough Manager Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting On a MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Ginder, approval was given for the minutes of the regular Borough Council meeting held on October 2, 2023, with a small correction requested by Haigh on his comment under Any Other Matter to Deering provided ai few updates and announced there will be al Public Comment Meeting on November 15, 2023, at 6:00PM at St. Mark's Church. Todd Vukmanic from Crabtree gave al Design Development power point presentation. On a MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Youngerman, a request was made to adopt the Job Description for the position of Community & Economic Development Coordinator and to authorize staff to hire an individual for said position. On al MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Youngerman, a request was made to authorize a donation of $400.00 to Winterfest Committee to cover the cost of port-a-potties to be set up in the Borough parking lot on E. Henry Street. Motion On a MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Youngerman, a request was made to authorize a donation of $500.00 to Onal MOTION by Greineder, and as second by' Youngerman, a request was made to adopt Resolution 2023-015, aresolution Ona al MOTION by Greineder, and a second by' Youngerman, a request was made to payt the property owner of 206 Pinkerton Road $300.00 for public pedestrian easement at 2 locations on the sidewalk of said property. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Youngerman, a request was made to authorize staff to sign an MOU with Pugliese led a discussion regarding Liquidated Damages for LB Construction concerning' Wood Street ADA Ramp Project. On al MOTION by Haigh, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to use the date of September 22nd, which was the walk through date, as the completion date and assign liquidated damages for LB Construction regarding the Wood Chief Goshen reviewed the Wood Street/Chocolate Avenue Curve Traffic Study with Council. The result of the study provided two options. The recommendation from the Public Safety Committee is to follow through with Option 2. Ona al MOTION by Castaldi, and a second by Eichler, ar request was made to move forward with Option 2 of thet traffic study Come Before Council to add' "slow but" to his statement. Motion carries as unanimously. Building Ad Hoc Committee Administration and Finance Committee Motion carries 7-2, Castaldi and Fahndrich voting No. carries unanimously. Rotary Club to refurbish the holiday star decoration for Main Street. Motion carries unanimously. setting meeting dates and times for 2024 was Motion carries unanimously. Lewis Environmental. Aftersome discussion Motion was withdrawn. Report of Public Works Committee Street ADAI Ramp Project from that date. Motion carries unanimously. Report of the Public Safety Committee as presented in Council packet. Motion carries unanimously. ? Public Input Period None. Any other matter proper to come before Council. Pugliese said he was copied on a letter from Dave Christian regarding his views on Chiques Crossing that was sent to On a MOTION by Haigh, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to have the Zoning Officer attend the Rapho Townships November 16th meeting and represent the Borough. After further discussion, Haigh withdrew his Motion. On a MOTION by Haigh, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to send al letter to Rapho Township in opposition to the proposed Ordinance changes regarding Chiques Crossing based on the concerns outlined in tonight's meeting. Eichler commended the Historical Society for the flags placed on Harold Billow's property for Veteran's Day. He also commented that hei is supportive oft thel Lewis Environmental and would like to have something in place byt the next meeting. On a MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Ginder, Council approved paying the bills as presented from October 1- Rapho Township Board of Supervisors. Pugliese provided a copy of this letter to Council to review. Motion carries unanimously. Authorization to Pay Bills GENERAL FUND REFUSEIRECYCLING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND HIGHWAY AID FUND ESCROWI FUND JOY LAND ACCOUNT GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES Meetings and dates of importance See the Yellow calendar for the month of November. Executive Session Council came out of Executive Session at 8:34 PM. Adjournment unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, October 31, 2023. Motion carries 8-1, with Hall voting no. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 284,690.12 29,048.39 117,775.96 358.75 431,873.22 Council went into Executive Session at 8:20 PM to discuss a legal matter regarding the filing of an unfair labor practice. Ona al MOTION by Ruschke, and a second by Haigh, approval was given to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM. Motion carries Borough Manager/Secretary ETT 3