Summerhill Borough Council Minutes ofthe Regular Monthly Meeting April 12, 2022  The regular monthly meeting for Summerhill Borough Council was opened by President Becky Council members present; Brad Bodenschatz, Russell Jones, Becky Templeton, and Joni  Templeton with the pledge allegiance to the flag.  Trovato.  Others present; ecretary/lreasurer Laura L. Penatzer, Tax Collector/Electric Secretary Karmen The minutes from the previous meeting were approved by ai motion from Joni Trovato, second Byamotion from Russell Jones, the financial statements from the previous meeting were Brad Bodenschatz approved thel bills from the previous meeting by a motion, second by Russell  Baumgardner, and Ron Portash (Mainline Newspapers). by Brad Bodenschatz, unanimous approval.  approved, second by Joni Trovato, unanimous approval.  Jones, unanimous approval.  No: fund transfer was needed for payment of bills. All budgets, at 25 % for the end of March.  Correspondence:  The minutes from the Forest Hills Municipal Authority were reviewed.  One permit was issued by Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency, with no minutes being received. Forest Hills Regional Alliance continue not holding any meetings until the spring, or the weather The Croyle Township police report for the month of February, March, December and annual There will be an event held by the Eagle Scout Court of] Honor for Luke Dierling, on May 28tha at the St. Michael Sportsman's Club, with Council being invited to share in the celebration. RSVP  breaks.  were: asked for and submitted with the minutes.  to the Secretary/Ireasurer by May 14th.    Minutes of 04/12/22 Page 2of4 Old Business:  There were twelve delinquent light accounts on the electric report, one shut-off and certified letters tol be sent out. Account# 01-01190-00 was filed at the local Magistrates Office, with the constables not being able to find the current address of the resident. The claim will bel kept open until an address can be obtain and the paperwork will be forwarded to our solicitor.  The Codification Committee continues to review the files.  No further update has been received from Payton McGough on her Gold Award Project; she will Code violations will be filed with Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency for 936. Dibert Street and 165 Pine Street, by a motion from Brad Bodenschatz, second by Joni Trovato, unanimous The DCNR grant for Freedom Park is being applied for, with the sidewalks needing to be ADA  update as needed.  approval.  complaint on Market Street and First Avenue.  New Business:  An email from Randy Stager with the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance would like Summerhill Borough Council to submit al letter to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation releasing PennDOT from all liabilities for the trails on its right-of-way and that Summerhill Borough would maintain the trail infrastructure. It was the consensus of Council to Councilman Russel Jones received aj phone quote from Sturdy Mountain Fence to replace the fence at the volleyball court for $2,600.00. By ai motion from Russell Jones, Sturdy Mountain Fence will replace the fence, second by Brad Bodenschatz, unanimous approval. Mr. Jones questions Council if he can purchase a weed burner for approximately $37.09 and a twenty-pound propane tank for around $60.00, with it being the consensus of Council toi move forward with the purchase. He also reports that the park has been vandalized, with juveniles pulling the fence posts out, damaging the concession stand door, with himself and Councilman The crack sealer materials have been placed onl hold for purchase until the machine is in service, along with Mr. Jones getting the road signs and posts, but will still need eight signs and two posts, costing approximately $500.00, which would put him over budget. It was the consensus of Council toj purchase the extra signs and to complete the project. The old signs will be kept, in  not send the letter and consult our solicitor.  Brad Bodenschatz handling the issue with the parents.  order to sell in the near future.    Minutes 04/12/22 Page 3of4 month.  Hydraulic fluid from the plow truck is leaking, with Laurel Fluid to repair at the end of the Itis reported by Councilman Russell Jones that Street Commissioner. Luke Fresch would like full-time, with Council asking what his intentions are and what benefits isl he looking for. Mr. Al little league schedule was sent to the Street Commissioner and will be sent to President Becky Templeton, with the Recreation Association questioning Council if a metal frame building, no floor, can be erected at the ballfield only during the ball season and will be taken down after the season is over. The issue will be discussed with the solicitor regarding liability. The pavilion is starting to get rented reports Councilwoman Joni Trovato, one is. June, one: in Per Councilman Brad Bodenschatz, the bucket truck has been taken for repairs and Mr. Bodenschatz will pick it up when finished. He also questions Council if a tomopathy has ever been done on the electric lines and would like tol have this done. Iti is a minimum of $90.00/hour, which it checks for hot spots and failures in the lines. It was the consensus of Council to do: SO. President Becky Templeton will have an estimate from Wessel and Company for the next meeting for them to update QuickBooks to on-line with training and reconciling. Mrs. Templeton also reports that the Summerhill Social Club/GBU will sponsor a Movie in the Park night, once ai month, possibly behind the fire hall, with all funding done through the Social Club. Councilman Brad Bodenschatz will confirm with the firehall, and it is the consensus of Itv was questioned by President Templeton ift the curbing at her residence and the Mathison residence along New Germany Road could be replaced, due to it crumbling. Representative Frank Burns will be contacted to see if there are any grants available for such things. The lady's group that plants the flowers around town would like to start their project, with estimates being received from Karmen Baumgardner from Poorman' s and Miller's will also be Secretary/Ireasurer Laura Penatzer states that a replacement will need tol be found for the annual yard sale, being that she is stepping down. This will also be a great place to sell the old street Tax Collector Karmen Baumgardner reports that there has been illegal postings and fraudulent  Jones will report back to Council after Mr. Fresch is spoken with.  July and one: in August so far.  Council tol have the events.  considered as usual.  signs.  entries on ziprecruter.com and that they may need to be reported.    Minutes 04/12/22 Page 4 of4  By amotion from Brad Bodenschatz, a drop-off box will be placed in the front door of the municipal building for tax collection and electric bills, No Cash will be excepted through there, second by Joni Trovato, unanimous approval. The installation process and drop-off box shall not exceed $500.00, by a motion from Joni Trovato, second by Russell Jones, unanimous approval. Secretary/Ireasurer. Laura Penatzer reports that it still remains that the new: rates for the employees has not been given tol her, with President Becky Templeton to send them and payroll The: meeting was adjourned at 9:03pm by ai motion from Joni Trovato, second by Brad  adjustments will be done.  Bodenschatz, unanimous approval.  President Mayor  Secretary/Ireasurer