New Eagle Borough Council meti in regular session Tuesday December! 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the regular 207 The meeting was called to order by President Jack Fine with thet following members of Council being present and answering to roll call by Secretary:S S. Bobnar, S. Miller, W. Sherry. Also present were C. Fine Mayor, T. Berggren, Solicitor and B. Churilla, Engineer with. J.S Schmid being absent. There being a Archie Casebar of 814 Maple Ave presented information on the) War Memorial located at the corner of Memorial and Main Street in New Eagle. Due to the cost oft the Memorial Mr. Casebar feels itis unnecessary to have Holiday decorations at the site oft the Memorial because of the risk of property damage and people littering. The Veteran's Committee takes care ofl leaves, lights and the flag. The  meeting place.  quorum present, the meeting was called to order.  Ringgold School District maintains the grass cutting and snow removal. B. Casebar thanked Council for removing the lights from the War Memorial.  R. Kumpf of 502 Walnut Street expressed her concern regarding trees that are across the street and are leaning towards her porch. She is worried with heavy snow they could fall and damage her property. B. Churilla commented that she cannot have them removed because they are not on her property. Ifthey fall her homeowner's insurance would go after the tree's owner. It was suggested she contact West M. Kovac of 504 Walnut Street expressed his concern about the drainage issue from the creek because it is high from all the run off from the hillside. He requested the drain that was installed along the road be checked and corrected where necessary. The R4 stones used in the drainage ditch are washing onto Correspondence was received from Pennsylvania Family Council in regards to the Act 42 and placement of Casinos in the Commonwealth. As per Act 42, no Category 4 location could be located within 25 linear miles of an existing Category1,2,30 Casino Facility. The Borough of New Eagle falls within the Minutes from the previous meeting was presented to Council for approval. Motion was made by S. Miller and seconded by) W. Sherry to approve minutes from November7,2017 meeting. Motion was carried by call of the roll by the Secretary. J. Fine abstained from motion, he was not present at the Bills ini the amount of $24,129.38 were presented to Council for approval. Motion was made by W. Sherry and seconded by S. Bobnar to approve. bills for payment. Motion was carried by unanimous call S. Bobnar read the Public Works report for the month: Repaired potholes throughout the Borough; Veteran Banners were: taken down and properly stored for Winter; Flags on the telephone poles were put up for Veteran's Day; Lighted Snowflakes were hungf for the Season; Stone was placed on Irwin S. Bobnar reviewed the Finance Committee Report. The 2018 MMO report for Mockenhaupt Benefits Group regarding police pension states that no contributions are required and the plan is considered fully  Penn Power to see if they can cut them since they are invading the power lines.  road when the creek floods and are causing a road hazard.  guidelinesand no action is required.  November meeting.  oft the roll by the Secretary.  Drive; Tops of storm basins were cleaned; trucks were prepared for snowfall.  funded for the Plan year 2018.  S. Bobnar had nothing to report on the Chamber of Commerce. J. Fine had nothing to report on1 the Ambulance Committee.  S. Miller had nothing to report on Parks, Recreation, Borough Property and Public Works.    208c.Fine, Mayor asked Council if he could have rights to access the Borough's Website. He stated it is very outdated and needs updated. Council agreed thati it does need updated and agreed to give him the rights to access the Website. He has had several residents inquiring about Recycling in the Borough and hei is going to get more information on how we can get the Recycling program started. B. Churilla provided Council with his recommendation regarding the Ruth Moskal subdivision plan. Iti is recommended that Council rejects the Plan as incomplete. The submitted Plan represents a property survey, not a Subdivision Plan. Ifsubmitted, the proposed subdivision cannot comply with current SALDO pertaining to lot size. S. Bobnar motioned and W. Sherry seconded to reject the Moskal sub division plan as submitted. Motion was carried by unanimous call of the rolll by the Secretary.  T.B Berggren, Solicitor had nothing to report.  Officer Maraldo had nothing to report for the Police Department.  W. Sherry motioned and S. Bobnar seconded to accept the 2018 Budget as presented and set the 2018 tax rate Ordinance No. 542 at: 2.58m total (2.3 real estate, .28 street lighting). Motion was adopted by unanimous call of the roll by the Secretary. (Assessment decreased from 85,609,600 to 83,758,900). J.F Fine presented the 2018 meeting dates.. January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5,July 3, S.B Bobnar motioned and S. Miller seconded to approve Resolutions for the 2018 Fee Schedule as follows:  August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December11.  Fees  2017 $50 $50  2018 $50 $250 $100 $10 $30 $35 $35 $5 $.025/page $1/page  Demolition Permit (Residential) Demotion Permit (Commercial) separately) Street Opening Permits Junkyards Occupancy Permits Municipal No Lien Letter NSF Checks Tax Collector NSF Checks Mobile Home Removal Permit Copies of Borough Documents Charges (black) Faxed Copies of Borough Documents  Subdivision Fee (additional engineering, fees & solicitor fees billed $25  SP Per Schedule SPer Schedule $750 annually $750 annually  $5 $30 $20 $20 $5 $0.25/page $1/page  Motion was adopted by unanimous call of the roll by the Secretary. to complete year end financial report and DCED report.  W.Sherry motioned and S. Miller seconded to appointment Mon' Valley Accounting and Tax Services Inc. S.N Miller motioned W. Sherry seconded to adjourn meeting at7:40 PM. Motion was carried.  Kimberly Koontz, BoroughSécretary, KNE Jack fine, President Council An  Approved