Monthly Meeting of Summerhill Borough Council Minutes July 11, 2023  Call to Order  The regular monthly meeting of Summerhill Borough Council was held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. Council President Becky Templeton called the meeting to order at 7:01pm, and the Pledge of Council Present: President, Becky Templeton, Vice-President, Russell Jones, Brad Bodenschatz, Danielle Ritchey, Ray Penatzer, Matt Penatzer and Mayor Eric Miller. Others present: Karmen Baumgardner, Tax Collector/Electric. Secretary & Treasurer, Janice Anderson Borough Secretary.  Allegiance was recited by all. Attendance  Absent: Joni Trovato Approval of minutes  Visitors Brianna of Mainline Newspaper:  Danielle noted the Typo" of the word Donation in the June Minutes but made the motion to approve the June meeting minutes with Typo Correction, and Matt seconded the motion - all in favor, motion  passed.  Approval of financial statements Approval of payment of bills  Danielle noted that there werelare a few anomalies on the balance sheet but noted that Our Wessel  representative will be back from leave soon, and those issues will be addressed.  Reviewed Karmen's payment of Bills. Spike made the motion to accept the payment of bills and Russ  seconded the motion. All were ini favor and the motion carried.  Fund Transfers nla Budgets  Again, it was mentioned that there is something amiss with budget - mostly the electric accounts.  Karmen will review and correct. Correspondence  Forest Hills Municipal Authority -nothing noteworthy.  Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency - no permit activity and no meeting updates  Croyle Township Police Report - Eric received comments from few residents stating dog issue(s) DCED Grant Funds = documentinfo presented to council for the purpose of applying (if desired) for C.D. Renewal - Becky spoke with 1st Summit bank. Interest Rates are still favorable and since 1st Summit appreciate our business, they offered 5% interest on renewal (currently getting 3.8%). Based on discussion held, Matt made the motion to continue with a 18month CD at 5% and Daniell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Becky will complete the needed paperwork. Delinquent Light Accounts -Karmen sent 5 certs. 3 residents paid. Waiting on 3 to collect their cert Codification - Danielle has not reached out to Nils yet - giving him more time since they were Code Violations - Janice informed council oft the letters sent to violating residents and that a log is now being maintained for this purpose. We received a response from the contractor's insurance company stating they were NOT responsible as they were only the "Sealer". It was briefly discussed and decided to SEND Another Letter to resident telling them to get in touch with the  seem better now. future sidewalk work.  Old Business mail..  VERY gracious with the amount oft time we took.  Page 1of3  2023- 06 June Minutes    Monthly Meeting of Summerhill Borough Council Minutes  actual PAVER/MILLER. Additionally, it was approved for the following properties/residents to  receive violation letters:  254 Croyle St - Unregistered Vehicle(s) 311 Main St- Uninspected vehicle 102 Tunnel St Unregistered Vehicle. twp. Police) to see if would issues citation.  544 Main St - Kist - Unregistered Vehicle: Council asked Janice to Reach out to Steve (Croyle AMP Advanced metering -AMP has decided to apply for grant on a "Per meter" basis (not per Municipality), therefore our cost will be lower- - BUT, depends on decisions of other municipalities, Electrician/Lineman - Janice presented council with costs to advertise in both the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and Mainline Newspaper. Council decided for the Larger ($93) ad in Mainline and declined the J-town Tribune Democrat. - it was reiterated that the job description in on our Ball Filed Fence - Measured, but no quote(s) yet - push out to August Meeting. Concreate Apron -Russ discussed the work done on the apron and talked about the "Wall Issues" Because of wall issue the extra costs were for Sealing the wall and French Drains. - All documents (and photos) associated with this project are nowi filed - see drawer 15 - filed under 2023;. New Attorney - per Eric, Toby Mclllwain will take us on and is willing to meet with us Eric will invite Insurance Update - Have not received any updates or information from Brett yet - Push Outt to Sidewalk Condition - Russ and Becky selected certain areas (from Maps). Becky did a follow-up with Dan from EADs. Council Discussed the lack of response from Dan of EADs and proposed to reach out to the Johnstown office. - All agreed - We need' "Linear Footage" of the areas - so Becky  but this is still far away yet - PUSH OUT to next/other meeting.  website and on Facebook  him to our August (or Sept) meeting.  August Meeting.  tor reach out to "Muir" (local connection) for assistance. Park Vandalism- no camera quote from Getting's  New Business  Job Descriptions = Per Becky, the following positions will need descriptions written: Secretaryl Treasurer/Elec Sec/Elect Lineman/ Street Comm / Seasonal Laborer. Janice let all know that based on what has already been provided and what she found (in old files) she will work with Pickleball - Per Karmen, she knows someone that will paint the lines for pickle ball at the current tennis court - this person will donate his time and material. Karmen has a temporary net. Possibilities for permanent net-age were discussed, but decided to get the court painted and see how the interest is - if pickleball court is used, we will look at options for more permanent nets.  council to get new descriptions written.  Committee Head Updates  Electric Secretary (Karmen) - nla Electric (Joni/Brad) -nla & spike meeting on the 18th.  Streets (Russ) -discussed need to draft street budget. Codification (Danielle) - See above (old business)  Parks & Recreation (Joni) - Meeting with Dan (EADs) and guy from Gazebo Company on 07/25 at 9am to do an "on-site" (as zoom meeting did not go well). Work not expected till next year. Joni Budget (Becky) - Becky reminded all to start thinking about what they need for 2024. Office/General (Janice) - Janice provided a BASIC filing matrix/cheat sheet showing what is filed where AND provided a list of mandatory requirements due by the borough. Informed all that logs are now being kept tracking code violation/permit and list of residents (for mailing purposes). MISC: Block Party was a great success! TONS of People = there were many inquiries about if this will be held annually (per Becky - perhaps - but possibly without the bouncy house). A total of26 residents were signed up for the yard sale - Money from Good Will Collection will go to Fire  Company. Page2of3  2023- 06 June Minutes    Monthly Meeting of Summerhill Borough Council Minutes  The regular meeting was stopped (at 8:02 pm) - Janice left the meeting - meeting went into Executive Session. Russ made the motion to adjourn the Executive meeting at 8:20 pm and Danielle seconded the motion. Regular meeting resumed at 8:22pm. Russ made the motion to adjourn the meeting and  Brad seconded the motion - Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.  President  Mayor  secretary/rreasurer  Page 3of3  2023- 06 June Minutes