MOUNT. JOY BOROUGH COUNCIL January 3, 2022, Minutes  The Mount Joy Borough Council held it's reorganizational and regular meeting on January 3, 2022, at the Mount Joy Roll Call- Present were Councilors Dominic Castaldi, David Eichler, Lu Ann Fahndrich, Mary Ginder, Bruce Haigh, William Hall, Eric Roering, Bob Ruschke, Brian Youngerman, and Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jr. Staff presentw were Borough Manager, Mark G. Pugliese 1; Public Works Director, Dennis Nissley; Stormwater Officer, Dave Salley; Codes and Zoning Officer;  Borough Office. Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  Stacie Gibbs; Police Chief, Robert Goshen and Administrative. Assistant, Lisa Peffley. Mayor Bradley gave the invocation, andi the Pledge of Allegiance followed.  Mayor Bradley collectively administered the Oath of Office to newly elected and re-elected Borough Council members, Mayor Bradley introduced the reorganization of the Mount Joy Borough Council. Mayor Bradley opened the nominations for Council President. Fahndrich made a motion to nominate Hall; the nomination was seconded by Ruschke. Motion Mayor Bradley opened the nominations for Council' Vice President. Youngerman made a motion to nominate Fahndrich; the Mayor Bradley opened the nominations for President Pro-Tem. Hall made a motion to nominate Youngerman; the  Fahndrich, Ginder, Haigh, Roering and Youngerman. Reorganization of Borough Council carries 8-0-1, Hall abstained.  nomination was seconded by Hall. Motion carries 8-0-1, Fahndrich abstained. nomination was seconded by Ruschke. Motion carries 8-0-1, Youngerman abstained. Mayor Bradley passed the gavel to President Hall to preside over the remainder of the meeting.  President Hall made appointments to the Administration and Finance Committee. Chairman, Brian Youngerman, Mayor Bradley passed the gavel over to President Hall. At this time Hall turned the floor over to Councilman Haigh fora a statement. Haigh stated that he contacted Brian D. Jacisin, Chief Counsel for the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission, and that he has provided a preliminary Advice/Opinion email dated December 13, 2021. In Summary, Mr. Jacisin has advised me that my work on behalf of my clients, Gary Schatz Garage, LLC and Gary and Raeann Schatz, and the Arbor Rose residents, does not create conflict ofi interest providelrescues myself from any discussions, interactions and/or voting regarding these matters as a member of Borough Council. The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission will follow up with official correspondence after the New Year. Ihave been advised to by the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission that at the first public meeting I should verbally inform members of Borough Council, Borough Staff, and the general public regarding the exact nature(s) of my current and potential conflicts of interests, thatlshould outline all restrictions placed on my actions as a member of Borough Council regarding any potential conflicts of interest, and thatl I should outline all actions thatt the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission hasi indicated thatl am sill allowed tot take either as a private citizen or as President of Whittemore and Haigh Engineering Inc. regarding my current and any future clients that the Pennsylvania Sate Ethics President Hall made appointments to the Public Works Committee. Chairwomen, Mary Ginder; Counciman, Bruce Haigh President Hall made appointments to the Public Safety Committee. Chairwomen, LuAnn Fahndrich: Councilman, Dave President Hall made appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee fort the Borough Building. Chairman, Joshua Deering, Planning Commission; William Hall, Mount Joy Borough Council President; Robert Ruschke, Mount Joy Borough Councilman; John Rebman, Mount Joy Borough Authority Chairperson; Larry Derr, Mount Joy Borough Authority Vice Chairperson; Mark Pugliese 1, Mount. Joy Borough Manager; Robert Goshen, Chief of Police; and Joseph Ardini, Mount. Joy Borough Authority  Councilman Eric Roering and President William Hall.  Commission does not consider a conflict ofi interest and are, therefore, not an "ethic violation."  and Councilman Robert Ruschke. Eichler and Councilman, Dominic Castaldi.  Manager.  1    The Ad Hoc Committee for the contract negotiations is dissolved.  The Ad Hoc Committee for the train station is dissolved with future action referred to the Administration and Finance  Committee.  Thel Liaison to Main Street Mount Joy willl be Dominic Castaldi.  Inl line with the Pennsylvania Borough Code, the Mayor will serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. On a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Haigh, approval was given to accept the agenda for the January 3, 2022, Borough Council meeting. An AMENDMENT by Fahndrich, and a second by Castaldi, a request was made to change the wording in 14a, from motion to discuss. Amendment carries unanimously. An AMENDMENT by Youngerman, and a second by Ginder, a request was made to add an item 13e, send to the Solicitor to draft an Ordinance to name the County as the tax collector for the Borough. Amendment carries unanimously. Motion, as amended, carries unanimously. Raeann Schatz, representing! Schatz's Garage, 1090WMain St., spoke regarding the 3i items oft the Melhorn Basin condition Ned Sterling, 13 W. Main St, asked if the Mount Joy Community Foundation came up with any community projects and if the meetings were open to the public. Sterling also asked ift the Borough will be replacing the dead street trees this year. Dale Murray, 120 Farmington Way, welcomed Castaldi as the new liaison for MSMJ and thanked Fahndrich for her years of the liaison with MSMJ. Murray asked Council to consider having a member from the public be part of the Building Ad Hoc Committee. He asked each Council member to decide on a max figure and cap amount for the new building. Murray  Public Input Period  and need of repair. She wanted to know the timeline of when ity will be completed.  asked Council to pass the Act 50i item that is on tonight's agenda.  Report of Mayor  Mayor Bradley provided and reviewed a written monthly report for December 2021.  Report of the Chief of Police  Robert Goshen, Police Chief, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for November 1, 2021, through November 30, 2021. The report showed 421 traffic arrests and 42 criminal arrests for the month. There was a total of 562 incidents for the month of November, with a total of7 7,495 incidents year to date. Monies collected by the Police Department fort the month  for tickets, permits, reports, and services totaled $4,129.95. Report of Fire Department Mount Joy (FDMJ) Report of PSH Life Lion! LLC Report of EMA No report provided.  Matt Gohn, FDMJ Fire Chief, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for November 2021.  Adam Marden provided a written monthly report for November 2021.  Report of Main Street Mount Joy (MSMJ)  Dave Schell, Executive Director, provided and reviewed a monthly report for December 2021. Schell thanked everyone who helped out with Winterfest and made ita a success. Schell informed Council that at year end MSMJ has provided over $150,000 worth of services into the downtown area through these types of activities. This does noti include MSMJ's time to  create Ip plan /run events. The Downtown businesses get these services for free if they need them.  Report of the Milanof-Schock Library (MSL) Report of Codes and Zoning Officer  No report provided.  Stacie Gibbs, Codes and Zoning Officer, provided a written monthly report for December 2021 and 2019 Annual Zoning, Code & Planning Reports. Gibbs gave updates on the Mount Joy Senior Housing project, Laurel Harvest Labs and Mount Dave Salley, Stormwater Enforcement Officer, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for December 2021.  Joy Dental.  Report of Stormwater Officer  ?    Report of Public Works Director Report oft the Borough Authority Manager  Dennis Nissley, Public' Works Director, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for December 2021.  Joseph Ardini, Authority Manager, provided a written monthly report for December 2021.  Report of the Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer  Jill Frey, Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer provided a written monthly report for December 2021.  Report of the Borough Manager  Mark G Pugliese I, Borough Manager, provided and reviewed a written monthly report for December 2021. Pugliese gave On al MOTION by Eichler, and a second by Castaldi, approval was given for the minutes of the regular Borough Council  and update on Grants and AV equipment for Council Chambers. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting meeting held on December 6, 2021. Motion carries unanimously. Deering, Chairman, said there were no recommendations to Council.  Building Ad Hoc Committee  Administration and Finance Committee  On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, a request was made to send a letter to elected state officials reference Act 50. After some discussion Hall said he feels the concept is right, however he does not feeli iti is quite right or ready to be sent. On al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Haigh, a request was made to be laid on thet table tol be Onal MOTION by" Youngerman, and a second by Roering, a request was made to extend the Police Chief's MOU to January On al MOTION by' Youngerman, and a second by Roering, a request was made to extend the Borough Manager's MOUto January 2, 2024. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and a second by' Youngerman, a request was made to strike the words' "or compensatory time" fromi item#1 oft the MOU. Amendment carries unanimously. An AMENDMENT by! Haigh, and as second by Roering, a request was made to be able to use the compensatory time within 45 days instead of 30 days. Amendment withdrawn. An AMENDMENT by Haigh, and a second by Roering, to change the 30 day reference to 60 day in item #8. On al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, a request was made to direct the Solicitor to draft and advertise an Ordinance fort the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureaui to be the Tax Collector fort the Boroughi for two years.. Motion Fahndrich led a discussion of purchase of laptops/tablets for Council to utilize at public meetings in lieu of paper meeting On a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to approve the Rotary Park Maintenance Responsibilities memorandum of Understanding and to authorize the Brough Manager or Public Works Director to execute or sign the document. Mayor Bradley has some issues with item. Z, Vending Machine Maintenance and' Vandal Repairs. He feels the language is not clear. Hall said he feels there is a lot of uncertainty. An AMENDMENT by Ginder, and a second by Haigh, a request was made to strike Zi from the MOU. After further discussion, Ginder withdrew the Motion and Amendment and will bring the MOU back at a later date. Hall suggested that any Councilors contact Nissley with any On al MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Ruschke, a request was made to authorize the Borough Manager to have an Ordinance drafted and advertised to post Apple Alley from' West Main Street to Clay Alley "NOT TRUCKS". Motion carries Beth Brelja, 550 N. Angle St, asked how much money the Borough gives to MSMJ and what percentage of MSMJ budget  reconsidered at the next Council meeting. Motion carries unanimously.  2, 2024. Motion carries unanimously.  Amendment carries 7-2, Hall and Castaldi voting No. Main Motion carries unanimously.  carries unanimously.  Report oft the Public Safety Committee Report of the Public Works Committee  packets. Said monies to be drawn from the' "CARES Act" funding.  changes to the MOU within the next couple of weeks.  unanimously. Public Input Period comes from the Borough.  3    Ned Sterling, 13 WMain St., asked ifa Council member can also serve as an alternate on the Zoning Hearing Board.  Josh Deering, 33 Frank St., asked for the status oft the re-routing of 772.  Any other matter proper to come before Council  Mayor Bradley thanked Ferne Silberman for providing a history of Winterfest and the tree decorating via email. On behalf oft the Borough the Mayor wanted to thank the following peoplelorganizations: The Brubakers for trimming the tree and getting it back into shape, Barbara O'Neil and the First Presbyterian Church for opening up the church and providing lunch and use of restrooms, Ned Sterling set up of the decorations keeping the decorations in order, FDMJ for their help in Fahndrich said the Chief and Borough Manager have been in contact with the Make a Wish Foundation regarding them coming through Mount Joy the second Sunday in May. The Make al Wish Foundation is hoping to enlarge their participants Castaldi welcomed the new and re-elected Councilors and Mayor. He also wished Ginder good luck as the new Chair of  decorating of thet tree, MSMJ and Dave Schell for providing the decorations throughout Main Street.  to more than 5001 trucks. the Public' Works Committee. Authorization to Pay Bills GENERAL FUND REFUSEIRECYCLING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND HIGHWAY AID FUND ESCROW: FUND JOY LAND ACCOUNT GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES Motion carries unanimously. Meetings and dates of importance See the white calendar fort the month of. January 2022.  On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Roering, Council approved paying the bills as presented.  $ $ $ $ $ $ $  149,093.87 57,452.49 79,988.18 11,012.62 12,359.01 309,906.17  Council went into executive session at 10:00 PM. Executive session ended at 11:03 PM. On a MOTION by Ruschke, and a second by Ginder, to agree in principal the document presented by the Police Negotiating Committee Titled "Mount Joy Borough Police Negotiating Committee & Mount Joy Borough Police Officers' Association Executive Committee's Mutual Agreed Upon 2022-2025 Police Contract Items dated December 15, 2021. Motion carries unanimously. Ona al MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Ginder, approval was given to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 PM. Motion  Adjournment carries unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Mark G. Pugliese Borough Manager/Secretary  4