WINDSOR BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING January 2, 2024 6:001 PM  The 2024 Re-Organizational Meeting of the Windsor Borough Council was called to order by Windsor Mayor  Larry Markel on Tuesday January 2,2024.  Members present Matthew Dietz Brenda Kramer Penny Dzubinski Rich Mitzel (absent)  Larry R. Markel, Mayor Donna Martin, Secretary-Ireasurer Steve Carr, Maintenance Supervisor Dean Reynosa, MPLLaw Firm Robert Huska, Codes Enforcement Officer John Runge, Gordon L. Brown Jr. & Assoc-Engineer  Mayor Markel called for nominations for Council President and Council Vice President. Council Vice President Brenda Kramer Penny Dzubinski Penny Dzubinski  Office Council President  Nominated Matt Dietz  Nominated By Additional Nominations Vote  Brenda Kramer None  Unanimous Yes Unanimous Yes for Brenda Kramer  Mayor Markel swore inj Matt Dietz as Council President.  The regular monthly meeting of the Windsor Borough Council was called to order on Tuesday January 2, 2024 by Matt Dietz, Council President, at the Borough Municipal Office, 2 East Main St, Windsor PA. Attendance was as  follows: Matt Dietz, President Brenda Kramer, Vice President Penny Dzubinski Rich Mitzel (absent)  Larry R. Markel, Mayor Donna Martin, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Carr, Maintenance Supervisor Dean Reynosa, Solicitor (MPL Law Firm) John Runge, Engineer (Gordon Brown Associates) Bob Huska, Codes Enforcement Officer  Minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting was unanimously approved on ai motion, from. Penny. Dzubinski and second  from Brenda. Kramer. Citizens & Inquiries:  AI resident (John): from 138 W Main St attended the meeting to discuss parking problems at his house. John stated that ai few months ago, when Columbia Gas completed the work on gas lines, they paved the street and re-painted the parking lines. John stated the parking spaces have changed dramatically and he no longer has a parking space John states that his wife is handicapped so he needs to park as close as possible to the house. John has off street parking available and uses 1 space out back but needs closer parking for his wife. John stated neighbors who live in rental units and have offs street parking don'tuset them but park multiple vehicles on Main St. John tried talking to the neighbors who park multiple vehicles on Main St but this Steve explained that thej parking spaces were measured 15 ft from thei fire hydrants (each way) and alsoa yellow curb area. Also, there are 2 driveways that was factored in so parking lines had to give room for the  ini front of his house. John measured the parking spaces, and they vary in length.  turned into an argument. driveways.  Steve feels that re-measuring the spaces will bring the same results.  Larry stated that he and Steve will look at the spaces to see ifanything needs to be done.    Matt suggested that. John apply for al handicapped parking permit for his wife.  Codes Enforcement Officer:  Bob reported that int the month of December, he completed 41 final inspections, 3 setback inspections and issued 3 Bob completed 14 rental inspections in December and will continue to complete rental inspections on a cyclical At resident reported tol Bob that a treel had fallen down and in the creek at 161 N Blacksmith Ave. He discovered that there is a large collection of debris obstructing the flow oft the creek and this] poses a high risk for flooding. Bob contacted the property owner and informed her that she was responsible for removing the tree and debris. The property owner stated she could not afford to pay someone to remove thet tree. Matt questioned ift the resident has homeowners' insurance as that may cover the cost. It was acknowledged that the Borough does not get involved in removing trees or debris for property owners because of potential damage to people's yards that the Borough would then be responsible for. The resident that lives at 138 W Main St stated he would assist with the removal and clean up at no charge. Matt thanked him and asked him to contact the owner of 16 N Blacksmith Bob stated that the tenants at 41 Water St were given a 30 day extension to move out. Their move out date is now Bobi informed Tony Randazzo that he will need to apply for a Special Exception hearing in order to have a 3rd rental in the house located at 27 WI Main St. Tony is still working on aj parking plan for this rental unit.  Certificates of Occupancy for the Walnut Creek Development.  basis.  Ave to make arrangements. February 5th.  Bob continues to work on unsightly problem properties in thel Borough.  Mayor:  Larry reported that he gave paperwork to Constable Michael Smith to become the EMA Rep for the Borough. It Larry asked the Solicitor if Council members can ask/require that residents give a reason as to why they are attending the Council meeting. Dean stated that since iti is aj public meeting, residents are allowed to attend without  was noted that any equipment that was purchased for the EMA team can be used: for Mike.  ar reason. EMA: Nothing to report  Engineer: John discussed the following:  Street name signs and traffic control signs need to be installed by the Developer for Phase I and Phase II at Walnut The Developer's Engineer will review the Surety Reduction for Phase I and Phase II at the February Council  Creek. meeting.  Thel Developer's Engineer will also provide a Surety Estimate to be reviewed for Phase III.  John will have a bid opening for the High St CDBG project on February 20th and the bid will be awarded at the Water St and EI High Stj projects were awarded for thel Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Road applications. This will be John discussed the CDBG grant application which must be submitted 1-23-24. John stated that Resolution  March 4th Council meeting. as spring/summer project in 2024.    #3-2024: must bes signed to allow him to submit 3j projects on the application. Projects will include work to be done on WI High St, work tol be done at the ballfield and work to be done on' WI Main St. John included in the application that thel Borough will contribute $5,000 for the projects. On ai motion from. Brenda. Kramer andsecondj from Penny  Dzubinski, Council member unanimously approved. Resolution #3-2024.  Solicitor:  Dean provided Resolution #1-2024 for approval. The Resolution will approve the current Fee Schedule. Council members reviewed the Fee Schedule at the December meeting and added a fee for residents to post messages on the digital sign. On ai motion, from Penny Dzubinski and second, from Brenda. Kramer, Council members unanimously Dean provided Resolution #2-2024 which approves Traditions Bank and PLGIT as the banking institutions for the Borough. On ai motion, from. Brenda. Kramer andsecondfrom. Penny. Dzubinski, Council members unanimously Dean discussed the Election results for Melissa Raver. Melissa was elected to Council during the November 2023 election cycle. Melissa recently notified the York Co Elections Office that she would be unable to accept the position because she is al Federal Employee. Melissa was unaware that Federal employees are not allowed to run for government positions. Melissa was previously appointed to fill an empty position which was allowed. At this time, the Election office shows there is a vacant Council position that needs to bei filled. Council members discussed appointing another resident but would like to see ifMelissa would bei interested in being appointed to a 2 year term. Larry stated he will speak with Melissa to see ifshe is interested, and Council members can discuss this at next month' 's meeting. Larry also inquired about completing background checks for anyone who is appointed. Council  approved the Fee, Scheule.  approved the banking institutions.  members will discuss this next month.  Council Members:  Council members discussed thet tax collector position. The following was discussed:  Dean contacted Bobbi Jol Daley via email to remind her that all records will need to bet turned over to thel Borough and all reports need to be completed and turned into the County by January 15th. Ms. Daley updated her resignation letter to reflect that the effective resignation date willl be. Jan 151h which will allow her to complete all Larry confirmed with Dean that the Borough can appoint the County to collect taxes for the next 2 years, but this position cannot be removed from the ballot. In the future, ifai resident runs for this position and is voted in, the Larry stated that the Borough is required to provide tax sitting dates. Ifthe County is approved to collect taxes, Matt does not want to inconvenience residents by requiring them to go to the County tax office to pay property Council members discussed the Red Lion School District's request to use Sharon Wolfe to collect school taxes. Donna stated that typically tax bills are mailed out inj February. By delaying appointing a tax collector, the bills Council members asked Donna to reach out to Sharon Wolfe to see ifs she is still interested in taking over the tax  required reports to the County and turn over all records.  Borough willl be required to use them. they charge $35 an hour for tax sitting times. taxes and then pay school taxes to another person.  Matt feels it would be less confusing to use one tax collector instead of two.  willl be mailed out late. collector position.  Council: members will review and discuss this at the February Council meeting.  There were 2 residents on the November ballot who were write-ins for the Borough Auditor. Council members discussed ifthey wanted to havea3"auditor. Matt feels thati it would be best tol havea 3rd auditor. Council members asked Donna to reach out to the 2 people who were on the ballot to see ift they are: interested in the Auditor position. Council members would like them to attend the February Council meeting to discuss their interest.    ecretary-Treasurer: Nothing to report  Maintenance:  Steve. reported that he had the signal light company come out and fix the: signal light so that the generator can quickly and easily bel hooked up. Also, the lights will work as they are supposed to when the generator isi running  thel lights (lights will not flash yellow or red).  On ai motion from Brenda. Kramer and second, from. Penny Dzubinski, Council members unanimously approved payment  of the current invoices.  On ai motion from. Penny. Dzubinski and. second from Brenda Kramer, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.  Respectfully, Submitted Donna Martin Secrelary-Treasurer    2:10PM 01/02/24 Acpypal BasisDate 100.01 YTB SAVINGS. ACCT- Deposit 12/18/2023 Total 100.01 YTB SAVINGS, ACCT- 100.02 GEN FUND CHECKING-YTB Check 12/05/2023 20031 ROBERTJHUSKA. JR Deposit 12/05/2023 Deposit 12/05/2023 Check 12/05/2023 AUTO PA'S SAMS CLUB Check 12/06/2023 AUTO PA'METED Deposit 12/06/2023 Genera 12/06/2023 TRANSFER Genera 12/06/2023 ADJUST Genera 12/06/2023 ADJUST Genera 12/14/2023 ADJUST Genera 12/14/2023 ADJUST Genera 12/18/2023 TRANSFER Deposit 12/21/2023 Deposit 12/21/2023 Deposit 12/21/2023 Deposit 12/21/2023  WB GEN FUNDS CHECKING ACCT Name General Ledger sulvauayyzuA  Num  Memo  Amount Balance 9,192.28 52,384.12 9,192.28 52,384.12 25,198.15 -254.79 24,943.36 2,265.87 27,209.23 3,677.89 30,887.12 -458.00 29,867.64 11,892.84 41,760.48 -2,571.92 37,378.56 -335.90 37,042.66 35.00 36,701.01  43,191.84  Deposit  MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FORI NOV  Deposit Deposit MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS Deposit  VERIZON, COMCAST & OFFICE: SUPPLIE -561.48 30,325.64 TRANSFERRED FUNDS INTO ACTIMITIE: 1,810.00 39,950.48 CK FOR/ ACCT#107-1 WAS RETURNEDE -376.65 36,666.01 CKI FOR ACCT#201 WAS RETURNEDI FO -868.15 34,491.46 BANKI FEE FOR RETURNED CKI FOR AC( -15.00 34,476.46 TRANSFERRED FUNDS TO ACTIVITESF -1,800.00 32,676.46  Liability 12/06/2023 AUTO PA'PAYROLL LIABILITIES Liability 12/06/2023 AUTO PA'F PAI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE  23-6003015/NOVPAYROLLTAX 1882804/NOVPAYROLL TAX ACCT#229 CK WRITTEN FORI LARGER  Chéck 12/12/2023 20032 GORDONI LE BROWN & ASSOCIATES INVOICES FOR WALNUT CREEK, El HIGH -1,341.40 35,359.61  Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit  21,341.18 54,017.64 2,962.71 56,980.35 436.72 57,417.07 1,515.10 58,932.17 -2,343.80 56,588.37 -1,534.59 55,053.78 -100,00 54,953.78 -1,000.00 53,953.78 -53.00 53,900.78 -70.00 53,830.78 -604.00 53,226.78 -60.00 52,904.78 -44.13 52,860.65 -44.13 52,816.52 -44.13 52,772.39 -44.13 52,728.26 -1,250.00 51,478.26 -1,358.31 50,119.95 -549.77 49,570.18 -1,273.68 48,176.50 -13,407.45 34,769.05 -271.82 34,497.23 -250.21 34,247.02 -2,560.00 24,689.86  Liability 12/21/2023 20047 PAI MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM 67-192-3N/DEC PENSION PYMT Check 01/01/2024 20034 WINDSOR BOROUGH GENERAL FUNI PETTY CASH Check 01/01/2024 20035 EMMANUEL CHURCH OF WINDSOREDONATION TO THE FOOD PANTRY Check 01/01/2024 20037 PA STATE MAYORS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR: 2024  Check 01/01/2024 20033 LINK COMPUTER CORP Check 01/01/2024 20036 KLUGH ANIMAL CONTROL Check 01/01/2024 20038 HATHOMSON CO Check 01/01/2024 20040 PSAB  ANNUAL SOFTWARE FEE ACO SERVICE FORI NOV MVSTOBO/TREASURERS BOND  Check 01/01/2024 20039 PA STATE. ASSOCIATION OF BOROUID#1007 BOROUGH COUNCIL ASSOCI -242.00 52,984.78  BOROUGH NEWS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIF -20.00 52,964.78  Check 01/01/2024 20041 ASSOC OF MAYORS OF THE BOROU ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES  Payche 01/01/2024 20042 DIETZ, MATTHEWL Payche 01/01/2024 20043 KRAMER, BRENDAI L Payche 01/01/2024 20044 MARKEL, LARRY R Payche 01/01/2024 20045 MITZEL, RICHARD Check 01/01/2024 20046 ROBERT JI HUSKA JR Check 01/02/2024 AUTO PA'MET ED-STREET LIGHTS Check 01/02/2024 AUTO PA'METE ED Check 01/02/2024 20048 MARTHAJLUTZ Check 01/02/2024 20050 PENN WASTE INC Check 01/02/2024 20052 ROBERT. J HUSKA. JR Check 01/02/2024 20053 MPLI LAWI FIRM Check 01/02/2024 20054 KEITH PENNELL Check 01/02/2024 20055 DANI MATTHEWS  ZONING SERVICES FORI DEC: 2023 STREET LIGHTS MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS INV#7337169- DEC PYMT MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FORDEC  CLEANING SERVICES - 12/10 & 12/24/23 -120.00 49,450.18  Check 01/02/2024 20049 YORK CO SOLID WASTE & REFUSE/ACCTH623  Check 01/02/2024 20051 WINDSOR BOROUGH GENERAL FUN1 1ST QRT: 2024 W,S,G BILL  INV#25788 & INV#25787 - COUNCIL ITEN -2,957.16 31,289.86 REMOVE SPEED BUMP & CLEAN STORA -4,040.00 27,249.86  REPAIR STORME BOX  Page1of2    2:10PM 01704pp4 Date  WB GEN FUNDS CHECKING AÇCT  Num  Name  Memo  Amount Balance -221.00 24,343.31 -854.84 24,343.31 14,575.76 -716.51 13,859.25 -771.97 13,087.28 -1,179.35 11,907.93 -749.04 11,158.89 -35.31 11,123.58 -35.31 11,088.27 -35.31 11,052.96 -1,052.00 10,000.96 -749.03 9,251.93 -716.52 8,535.41 -762.15 7,773.26 -44.09 7,729.17 -6,846.59 7,729.17  ERE Bas$/02/2024 AUTO PA'WEXI BANK/SUNOCO UgTa ug CCT 496-00-332845-7/MONTHLYGAI -125.55 24,564.31  Check 01/02/2024 20056 AMBER BLASSER Total 100.02 GENF FUND CHECKING-YTB 100,03 PLGIT-GENERAL FUND  As of January 3, 2024  Payche 12/07/2023 DIRECTE CCARR, STEPHEN W Payche 12/07/2023 DIRECT EMARTIN, DQNNAJ Payche 12/14/2023 DIRECTCCARR, STEPHEN W Payche 12/14/2023 DIRECTCMARTIN, DONNAJ Payche 12/18/2023 DIRECTCHERBERT, GEORGE Payche 12/18/2023 DIRECTI CPHAM., TROY Payche 12/18/2023 DIRECT EWARNER, FLIMI D Payche 12/21/2023 DIRECTI CCARR, STEPHEN W Payche 12/21/2023 DIRECT CMARTIN, DONNAJ Payche 12/28/2023 DIRECTCCARR, STEPHEN W Payche 12/28/2023 DIRECTEMARTIN, DONNAJ Payche. 01/01/2024 DIRECTCDZUBINSK, PENNY  100.04 PLGIT SAVINGS ACCT Total 100.04 PLGIT SAVINGSI ACCT  326,939.04 326,939.04  2:18PM 01/02/24 Accrual Basis Type  WINDSOR BOROUGH-STATE HIGHWAY AID FUND  General Ledger As of, January 3, 2024  Date Num Name Memo Amount Balance  LIQUIDI FUELS -YORK TRADITIONS Total LIQUID FUELS -YORK TRADITIONS  6,321.14 6,321.14