209  New Eagle Borough Council met in Reorganization Session on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 157 Main Street, New Eagle, Pennsylvania. Solicitor Tim Berggren, also being a notary public, swore in Mayor Charles (Chas) Fine.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Fine, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was  taken.  Roll Call wast taken by Administrator, Kim Koontz: Present: S. Bobnar, J. Fine, J. Schmid. Absent: W. Sherry Absent: Engineer  Others Present: Mayor, Administrator, Solicitor, Police Chief There being quorum present, the meeting was declared in order. Schmid. W. Sherry was absent and was not sworn in.  Solicitor Tim Berggren, also being a notary public, swore in council members S. Bobnar, J. Fine, andJ J. Mayor Fine shared that S. Miller failed to formally accept the elected council position by completing and submitting the required paperwork to the Board of Election of Washington County and therefore his seat needs formally vacated. J. Fine moved and S. Bobnar seconded to vacate the seat of S. Miller.  Motion was adopted by unanimous call of the roll by Secretary. The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for Council President.  Motion to Nominate Jack Fine for Council President -S. Bobnar, Second -J.S Schmid Nominations were closed with no further nominations. Motion was adopted by unanimous call of the roll by Secretary. Motion to Nominate Saundra Bobnar as Council Vice President -J. Fine, Second -J.S Schmid Nominations were closed with no further nominations. Motion was adopted by unanimous call of the  roll by Secretary.  Vice President S. Bobnar was congratulated by Council.  Motion to Nominate Jason Schmid as Council President Pro Tem -S. Bobnar, Second -J. Fine Nominations were closed with no further nominations. Motion was adopted by unanimous call oft the Motion to Adjourn at7 7:07 p.m. and proceed with Regular Session -J.Schmid, Seconded -S. Bobnar. No  roll by Secretary. Roll Call. Unanimous.  New Eagle Borough Council continued to meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:07  p.m. in the regular meeting place. Roll Call was taken by Administrator, Kim Koontz:    210  Present: S. Bobnar, J. Fine, J.S Schmid. Absent: W. Sherry Absent: Engineer  Others Present: Mayor, Secretary, Solicitor, Police Chief  There being quorum present, the meeting was declared in order.  Visitor and resident Russ Moskal shared an update regarding the Moskal subdivision plan with Council and those present. Mr. Moskal and his surveyor continue to work with the Borough Engineer, Bryan Churilla from KLH Engineering. His next step is to submit an application and the plan to the County for  approval.  There was no correspondence for review.  Motion to accept the minutes from the regular meeting on December 5, 2018 -S. Bobnar, Second-J. Motion to approve the payment of bills -S. Bobnar, Second J. Schmid. Motion was adopted by  Schmid. Motion was adopted by unanimous call oft the roll by Secretary.  unanimous call of the roll by Secretary. Committee Reports: J. Schmid had nothing to report.  S. Bobnar reported that the Public Works Department patched potholes throughout the Borough, painted the breakroom and safety lines at the Borough Garage, cleaned out behind the Borough Garage, fixed drainage ditch on Walnut St., continue to repair and maintain equipment as required and needed. S. Bobnar reported that the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce purchased al building on Main Street, Monongahela, formerly known as The Finishing Touch. The Chamber Office will move to the said building. They will have at formal Press Release later this month with more details. J.F Fine reported on the positive status ofTri Community Ambulance. must be cleared of snow/ice within 24 hours following the end of snowfall.  Mayor C. Fine reminded the Borough and residents thereof oft the Snow Removal Ordinance. Sidewalks Mayor C. Fine reported that four cars were tagged by Officer Fusco last month because of code Mayor C. Fine reported on the status of three new entrance signs to the Borough to be purchased from Don's Signs. He shared the proof with Council and audience. Motion to purchase three new composite, "Welcome to New Eagle" signs installed with vinyl covered posts for three borough entrances, at Rt. 88, at Rt. 837, at Main St near Monongahela/New, Eagle Border with Solar Lights installed to light signs fora total cost not to exceed $10,000.00 and recognizing the new' 'eagle' asi it appears on the sign as the eagle to be used for any branding purposes-S. Bobnar, Second J. Schmid. Motion was adopted by  violations.  unanimous call of the roll by Secretary.    211  Mayor C. Fine reported that he Isi in the process oft taking over management of the website by Terri Sebbins, private contractor. He would like to update the website and make sure the alli important Motion to take action regarding the vacant seat on council by advertising for interested candidates to submit a letter ofi interest for review and possible appointment- - S. Bobnar, Second -J. Schmid The Motion to Adjourn at 7:16 p.m. -S. Bobnar, Second-J.Schmid The motion was adopted by unanimous  information, including minutes, is uploaded immediately.  motion was adopted by unanimous call of the roll by Secretary.  call of the roll by Secretary.  Attest:  Cduncil President Qp.  Approved  Es