October 10, 2023  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, October 10th, in the Millersville Borough Public Meeting Room located at 100 Municipal Drive,  Millersville, Pennsylvania.  The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Council Vice President Mary Ann Gerber,  followed by a pledge to the flag as well as an observed moment ofs silence.  COUNCIL MEMBERS  Lauren E. Hauck, absent Christopher Hubb Darlene Eager Maggie Weidinger  David T. Aichele, Mayor Linda L. Bellile Mary Ann Gerber Phyllis Giberson  OTHERS PRESENT  Andy Boxleitner, Millersville Borough Interim Manager Sue Kornfeld, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Sue McCullough, Millersville Borough Receptionist Sam Bigler, 17 Wabank Rd. David Sykes, 344 Valley Rd, Millersville Dorothy Imel, 1902 Blue Ridge Dr, Lancaster Melissa Bachman, Lancaster Library John Michener, W. Charlotte St., Millersville Jeffrey Rambish, 2102 Millersville Pike, Millersville Richard Frantz 551 N. Duke St., Millersville Les McMullen, Millersville Borough Sewer Superintendent Mike Kaufhold, 122 Kready Ave., Millersville  MINUTES None  CITIZENS' REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  Richard Frantz, 55 N. Duke St., asked when Duke Street would be opened back up. Mr. Boxleitner gave an update on the status of construction. He expected paving to be done that week. We were still waiting on Verizon to move the pole. He also asked about how to access the streamed meetings. The response was that there would be a link on the Millersville Borough website shortly, and one could access the Millersville YouTube channel as well.  Lissa Holland, Lancaster Public Library, gave aj presentation regarding the benefits oft the local library. She also outlined the importance of donations and asked for a $2,861 contribution  from Millersville Borough.  REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS  1of4    October 10, 2023  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION  ChiefMargevich gave an update on the conditional offer of employment for the 2 candidates. They had completed 2 oft the 3 remaining tests. He anticipated that they would have  agreements ready, and applications submitted for the academy soon.  REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE  Mr. Boxleitner stated that we should hopefully have the draft audit that coming Friday. We needed tol have the audit figures before coming up with final numbers with the 2024 budget. We were hopeful to have the Budget ready to advertise at the November 14th meeting, and adopted at the December 12th meeting. Mr. Boxleitner also discussed a final Liquid Fuels audit finding. While we were in between employees, a transfer that had been regularly made had been missed. It was transferred at a later date. It was accounted for and we would work on the deposit being made directly to the Liquid Fuels account moving forward. Ms. Gerber made ai motion to accept the 2% increase, per police contract, to their contributions per pay period. This motion needs to be made annually. Ms. Bellile seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Sue McCullough, Borough Receptionist, discussed the upcoming Veteran's Day Ceremony being held on November 10th at Freedom Memorial Park. We would be having speakers including Mayor Aichele as Master of Ceremonies, 2 state representatives, a retired Merchant Marine who is 97 years old, the Red Rose Veterans' Honor Guard, the Penn Manor Jazz Band, Penn Manor Chorus, The Military Club of Penn Manor and 5th grade students from Letort Elementary School, who would be giving out handmade cards. A girl scout troop would be making poppies tol hand out as well. John Herr's Market would be donating cookies, Herr's Snacks would be making snack donations. Millersville University was assisting with the audio and providing chairs, and Snyder Funeral Home would be assisting transporting anyone who needed a ride to their car with their golf cart. She encouraged people to buy a brick: for the park's memorial. Ms. McCullough also gave the trash contract extension update. Penn Waste proposed an annual unit fee of$183. This was a 21% increase from our current rate. Penn Waste said their labor costs had increased and the CPI was not reflecting the costs they were incurring. She reviewed other contracts that had gone out to bid elsewhere, and they were all above $200. She also said that if we would accept their increases, they would need to have a meeting to discuss the issues residents were having with garbage pick-up. Ms. Weidinger made a motion to extend the contract for one year. Ms. Giberson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. McMullin stated that he was requesting a transfer of $200,000 from the Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Reserve. Ms. Weidinger requested that we receive the audit findings prior to  making the transfer.  2of4    October 10, 2023  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE  Ms. Gerber stated that we were welcoming our 2 new student representatives from Penn Manor to our Council meetings. Mayor Aichele swore in both Maxton Wilson and Adam Tuwali and welcomed them. Ms. Gerber said that they would be discussing the hiring oft the Borough Manager during executive session. She said that Council hoped to have a final decision at the  Council meeting on October 24th.  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  Dr. Victor DeSantis stated that there had been meetings regarding logistics and safety for the Millersville Parade. He thanked both Andy Boxleitner for help with roadblocks and Blue Rock Fire Rescue for their assistance as well. He then discussed the Saturday in the Park event ran by the Millersville Business Association the previous weekend. 1,500 people had attended,  and it was a well turned-out event. PENNI MANOR REPORT  Adam Tuwali stated that the high school construction was now 100% completed. More space was created and had benefited the school greatly. He said you could contact Principal Eby if you are interested in a tour. Maxton Wilson discussed dual enrollment at Millersville that was currently for business classes. It was a great opportunity to earn college credits while still at] high  school.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT None  BOROUGH MANAGER  Mr. Boxleitner stated that the Park Commission was finalizing the agreement for the park master plan. They would be forming a committee with the master plan oft the park. Ifanyone was interested, they could contact him at the office to discuss joining the committee.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS None  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Ms. Gerber stated that they would be going into executive session.  ADJOURNMENT  Mr. Hubbs made ai motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Eager seconded the motion. The  motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM.  3of4    October 10, 2023  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  hbhp Andrew Boxleitner Borough Secretary  AMB/slk  4of4