The Bloomsburg Town Council held a meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Town Hall and via teleconference. The public joined by dialing: +1 6465588656L U.S. and  included the meeting ID: 456-920-3798. The public could also join online at:  tps/Ms02web.com.1S//4569203798:  Mayor. Justin Hummel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., present were Council Members Toni Bell (Zoom), James Garman, Vince DeMelfi, Bonnie Crawford (Zoom), and James Huber (7:11 p.m. via Zoom), Towni Mangerecetar/Teaure Lisa Dooley, Town Solicitor Matt Turowski, Chief of Police Scott Price, Director of Governmental Services Charles Fritz (7:42 p.m.), Director of Public' Works. John Fritz, Director of Finance Kim Pogash, Fire Chief Scott McBride, Airport Coordinator BJ Teichman, Director of Code Enforcement Michael Reffeor, Christine Meeker (Zoom) and Code Officer Greg Ash. Also present were MJ Mahon, Corey Kreischer, Dawn Moore, Barbara Coladonato, Dennis, Stacy Wagner, Betts Cassady, Charles Pursel, Alex Dubil, Jamie Harding, Michael (7:33 p.m.), George Mantas (7:11 p.m.), Kim Morris, David Hill, Joan Lentczner, Brad & Tiffany Kelly, James Dutt, Andrew Barton, and. Jack Devine. Absent was Council  Member Nicholas McGaw. Council remarks.  -An executive session was held on February 27, 2023 from 8:36 p.m. -9:01 p.m. regarding a litigation matter, -An executive: session was held on February 28, 2023 from 10:45 a.m.- 11:27 a.m. regarding a potential real -An executive session was held on March 6, 2023 from 2:00 p.m.- 2:38 p.m. regarding a police personnel matter -An executive session was held on March 8, 2023 from 10:28 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. regarding a personnel matter. Betts Cassady and Charles Pursel presented al letter to Council outlining their conçerns in regards to the possible expansion of the Market Street bike lane. The addition ofa a bike lane on the northern end of Market Street creates numerous safety hazards for the elementary school, churches, businesses and residents. James Dutt and. Joan Lentzcner voiced their opposition to the bike lane expansion, citing safety hazards. Alex Dubil informed Council of a company in Berwick, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling that will take electronics, Dawn Moore presented the proposed informational sign for the Bloomsburg Town Park. The sign will be 2ft. by 3ft. and provides information on geese and why feeding them is detrimental to their health and the ripple effect Jamie Harding read a statement before Council in support oft the HARB decision to deny a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)regarding the window replacement/fepair at 125 W. Main Street. The statement is attached to 125 West Main Street- - Replacement of 6 Windows - Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) Denial. Brad Kelly was present to request Council overturn the HARB denial ofacO to replace the 6 windows on the front of the building. Code Officer Greg Ash explained that the applicant was given permission to replace the windows ont the side and rear of the building with vinyl replacements at the December 2022 meeting. However, due to the historic value and the impact to the historici integrity of the building the removal oft the front windows  potential litigation matter, and a personnel matter.  estate property. and al litigation matter. Citizens to be heard.  TV's, etc. and suggested the recycling coordinator contact them.  it has on the environment. Council was okay with this signage placement.  these minutes.  Town Council Minutes, March 13, 2023    would have on the building, HARBI requested the applicant secure three quotes for the repair/rehab of these windows and submit them to the board at the next meeting. Mr. Kelly submitted one proposal to the HARB1 to remove the existing windows and install a two-piece vinyl design by Plygem. The HARB board voted: 21 to2on Ar motion was made by' V. DeMelfi to accept the proposal and approve the application, motion died for lack ofa Council members Hummel, Garman, Crawford, Bell and Huber stated they would like more information and additional quotes before they could make a decision and directed the applicant to return the March HARB Ar motion to deny the application wasi made by. J. Hummel, seconded by T. Bell, and voted on 5to 1 (DeMelfi voting no), Council approved the denial oft the 61 replacement windows at 125 West Main Street.  the proposal resulting in a denial twice.  second. meeting.  161 E.! 5"H STREET- Redesign of rear garage section - HARB Denial. the application for 161 E. 5th Street per the recommendation of the HARB. PROTECTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF1 THE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG.  On a motion by. J. Garman, seconded by V. DeMelfi, and voted on unanimously, Council approved the denial of ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING CHAPTER 7, PART5E ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE Onamotion by. J. Garman, seconded by T. Bell, and voted on unanimously, Council approved adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7, Part5entitled "Fire Prevention and Fire Protection" oft the Code of Ordinances ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER: 15, PART 6, SECTION 8 ENTITLED "ONE HOUR PARKING" Onar motion by J. Garman, seconded by' V. DeMelfi, and voted on unanimously, Council approved adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Part 6, Section 8 entitled " One Hour Parking" of the Code of Ordinance of the ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, APPENDIX CE ENTITLED "PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFICLOCATIONS CERTAIN DAYS AND HOURS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF Onam motion by T. Bell, seconded by. J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council approved adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Appendix C, entitled "Parking Prohibited in Specific Locations Certain Days and ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER: 15, PART 6, SECTION 6, ENTITLED "ASSIGNED HANDICAPPED PARKING AREA" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG. Ona a motion by. J. Garman, seconded by T. Bell, and voted on unanimously, Council approved adoption ofa an Ordinance Chapter 15, Part 6, Section 66 entitled "Assigned Handicapped Parking Area" of the Code of Ordinance  of the Town of Bloomsburg.  OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG.  Town of Bloomsburg.  BLOOMSBURG.  Hours" of the Code of Ordinance of the Town of Bloomsburg.  of the Town of Bloomsburg.  APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MINUTES FROM THE 2/27/2023 MEETING. the 2/27/2023 meeting with no corrections or additions.  Onamotion by T. Bell, seconded by' V. DeMelfi, and voted on unanimously, Council approved the minutes from APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR A CROSSING GUARD ATAR RATE OF $9.50PERI HOUR. FIFTY PERCENT OF COSTS (ADVERTISING AND HOURLY PAY) ARE REIMBURSED BY THE BLOOMSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT.  Town Council Minutes, March 13, 2023    Onamotion byJ J. Garman, seconded by' V. DeMelfi, and voted on unanimously, Council approved to advertise fora a crossing guard ata rate of $9.50 per hour. Fifty percent oft the cost ofadvertising: and wages  are both reimbursable by the Bloomsburg School District. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE LIST OF FEBRUARY BILLS.  On ar motion by V. DeMelfi, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on 5to 1 (Huber voting no), Council approved payment of the following monthly bills: General Fund $327,500.81, Recycling Fund $27,016.13, Street Lighting Fund $4,001.63, Fire Fund $19,460.10, Pool Fund $25,120.94, Liquid Fuels Fund $12,459.65, Airport Fund $7,272.07, CDBG Entitlement 378018LOBGON/MA Fund $9,290.00and the February APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED CIVIL SERVICE LANGUAGE (WILL BEI PROVIDED. AT THE MEETING DUE1 TOL LEGAL On a motion by V. DeMelfi, seconded by. J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council denied approval of the updated civil service language due to several items needing revised yet and the document is not ready for RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE. AI NEW CIVIL SERVICE! SEARCH FOR THE BLOOMSBURG POLICE On ar motion by V. DeMelfi, seconded byJ J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council denied approval fora new civil service search for the Bloomsburg Police Department due to waiting on the revised civil service RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR Al REÇYCLING POSITION AT THE RATE OF THE CONTRACT. Onamotion by B. Crawford, seconded by. J. Garman, and voted on! 5to: 1 (Huber voting no), Council approved to advertise for a recycling position at the rate of the current contract.  Payroll Authorization $235,305.86. SENDING IT BACK ON 3/13/2023).  approval. DEPARTMENT. regulations.  RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF OSTERGAARD ACOUSTICAL ASSOCIATES CONSULTING SERVICES TOTHE TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG NOTTO EXCEED $5,000 FOR SERVICES PERFORMED On a motion by V.I DeMelfi, seconded by. J. Garman, and voted on unanimously, Council approved authorizing an extension of Ostergaard Acoustical Associates consulting services toi the Town of Bloomsburg not to exceed RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACCEPTING AI FIRE ESCROW CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $666.67 FOR5 52 On a motion by V. DeMelfi, seconded by T. Bell, and voted on unanimously, Council approved accepting a fire RECOMMENDATIONT TO APPROVE. APPOINTING DIANE LEVAN TO THE CODE APPEAL BOARD WITH A TERM Onamotion by. J. Garman, seconded by V. DeMelfi, and voted on unanimously, Council approved the appointment of Diane Levan to the Code Appeal Board with ai term expiring 12/31/2025. APPROVAL OF A QUOTE FROM DENT PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,199 TO On ar motion by T. Bell, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approved a quote from Dent Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ini the amount of $3,199 to replace an existing unit heater  IN: 2023.  $5,000 for service performed in 2023.  LINCOLN AVENUE.  escrow check in the amount of $666.671 for 52 Lincoln Avenue.  EXPRING12/31/2025.  REPLACE AN EXISTING UNIT HEATER ATI PUBLIC WORKS.  Town Council Minutes, March 13, 2023    at the Public Works Maintenance building.  RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2023 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION On a motion T. Bell, seconded by V. DeMelfi, and voted on unanimously, Council approved the RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLACING THE PARKING LOT PROJECT OUT1 TO BID- PINE AVENUE On a motion by T. Bell, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approved placing the parking lot project out to bid, contingent upon the plans being approved by USDA and SEDA-COG. Project includes the Pine Avenue, East Pine. Avenue and West Pine. Avenue parking lots. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE. A QUOTE FROM RECYCLING EQUIPMENT CORPORATION IN THE On a motion by T. Bell, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on unanimously, Council approveda a quote from the Recycling Equipment Corporation in the amount of $9,120.80 for the recycling baler RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CIVIL AIR PATROL SQUADRON 522 PLACING A SMALL On a motion by' V. DeMelfi, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on 51 to 1 (Huber voting no), Council approved the Civil Air Patrol Squadron! 522 to place a small banner ont the airport fence near the  PLAN.  schedule for the 2023 CDBG Annual Action plan. LOT, E. PINE AVENUE LOT AND W. PINE AVENUE LOT.  AMOUNT OF $9,120.80 FOR THE RECYCLING BALER OIL CHANGE.  oil change.  BANNER ON THE AIRPORT FENCE NEAR THE ENTRANCE.  entrance to the airport.  APPROVAL OF ANI EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH. JOHN D. BERGER, III. approved an easement agreement with. John D. Berger, III.  Onan motion by T. Bell, seconded by B. Crawford, and voted on 5to 1 (Huber voting no), Council Ona a motion by. J. Garman, seconded by T. Bell, and voted on unanimously, Council adjourned into ane executive session at 8:20 p.m. regarding a personnel matter. Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Ona a motion by T. Bell, seconded by J. Garman, and voted on unanimously (4-0, B. Crawford left the meeting during executive session), Council approved the appointment of Michael Reffeor as Deputy  EMA Coordinator: at as salary of $1,5001 for 2023.  Lisa Dooley  Town Manager/Secretary/treasurer  Town Council Minutes, March 13, 2023    My Statement for Council - Monday, March 13, 2023  Regarding window replacement at West End Ale Haus, (Their Facebook  page says "Established 2013").  Bloomsburg is well known for its historical buildings as evidenced by thei former Holly Trail House Tours here and the Historical Society's Walking Tour guide and App. lalso acknowledge that small business owners have faced an additional burden of staffing issues and price increases, as well as additional pandemic related stressors. Considering this Iwould however like to remind Council of the "Revitalize or Die" symposium that our mayor hosted at Carver Hall. The expert talked about "how much value there is in communities with historically significant buildings", especially in a downtown. Bloomsburg has many such  some leeway should be given to the owners.  properties, including in our downtown, with this being one of them. priority in taking corrective actions, for repairs and/or replacement.  personally feel that the community assets that we currently still have standing, should be given Istrongly feel the six windows int the front of the building need to be custom made and replaced. There are limited craftsmen available to do so, but companies such as a local company, Doolittle Construction have master-woodworkers who can rebuild these. And while itr may come at a premium cost, it's clear that preventative maintenance has not been done on these windows. As such thet town should not permit a substandard and visually detracting change to occur. Even the architectural detailing of the surround brick adjacent to the windows shows these windows need to be arched. Vinyl replacement windows have already partially been done ini the alleyway, and that's fine for the alley side in my opinion. But the one's on Main  Street need to be rebuild or lovingly restored. Thank you for your time and consideration.  Jamey Harding