January 9, 2018 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the Millersville Borough Public Meeting Room located at 100 Municipal Drive, Millersville, Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President, Daniel P. Ostrowski, followed by the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL MEMBERS Daniel P. Ostrowski Lynn M. Miller Dianne M. Bates Bruce A. Cantey Richard M. Moriarty, Mayor Scott A. Bailey (absent) Linda L. Bellile Mary Ann Gerber OTHERS PRESENT Edward J. Arnold, Millersville Borough Manager Jessie L. Ebersole, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Steven A. DiGuiseppe, Millersville University J.Philip Gerber, 10 Circle Road, Millersville CITIZEN'S REQUESTS OR CONCERNS Elaine Jones, LNP None MINUTES None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OR BOARDS Mrs. Bellile gave ai report on the Blue Rock Regional Fire Commission meeting held on Thursday January 5, 2018. She noted that the Committee re-organized with her being elected to serve as the. Assistant Treasurer and that Philip Lastowski, Millersville citizen representative will serve as Chairman. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Moriarty reported that for the fourth quarter of2017 he performed one wedding for Mayor Moriarty asked Council to consider reimbursement in the amount of $80: for his attendance to the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast being held at Millersville University. Mrs. Gerber stated that she is attending, as she does each year, at her own expense. Mrs. Gerber also stated that this event is broader than just a Millersville community event, and she feels that there are other events more closely aligned to the Mayor's role. Mrs. Bellile commented that it isi important to have the visibility of our Mayor particulari in this area. ac couple in Conestoga for a fee of$150. 1of3 January 9, 2018 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES President Ostrowski stated that Council last year has allowed the Mayor and Council President to be reimbursed a combined $250 per year mainly for meal expenses occurred while on borough business and that he would have no problem with this request being used toward the $250 maximum. The Mayor mentioned he is attending the PML meeting at the Hilton in Harrisburg on January 23rdi if anyone would like to travel together. MILLERSVILLEUNIVERSITY REPORT Mr. DiGuiseppe noted as Mayor Moriarty mentioned, the 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 15th beginning at 7 a.m. in the Student Memorial Center. This event is sponsored by Crispus Attucks Community Center and draws approximately 700 guests to the Borough. Mr. DiGuiseppe mentioned their winter session continues through January 21* and spring session begins on Monday, January 22"d. He noted two new majors for Bachelor's degrees, ai music business technology and a manufacturing engineering technology have been proposed to the State's Board of Governors for approval. He further mentioned the continued search for President with interviews scheduled in Philadelphia and later in February, on campus interviews. He announced the retirement of Vice President for Finance and Administration, Roger Bruszewski for the end of March, 2018. Mr. Bruszewski has been with the University for ten years. Mr. DiGuiseppe congratulated the new members of Council. PENN MANOR REPORT None PERSONNEL REPORT Mrs. Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution to re-appoint Mr. Daniel C. Zeigler to the Vacancy Board for another year. Mrs. Gerber seconded the motion. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2018-3 Mrs. Miller made a motion to fill the Borough Manager position by hiring Mr. Bradley N. Gotshall with a start date of January 22, 2018 and a starting salary of $88,000 contingent on passing a pre-employment physical. Mrs. Bates seconded the motion. Mr. Ostrowski noted that Mr. Gotshall is currently the Manager of Indiana Borough. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Ostrowski and Vice President Miller after reviewing suggestions from Council presented ai revised Millersville Borough Standing Committees for consideration and asked that the Duties and Responsibilities be revised to reflect the following: 2of3 January 9, 2018 MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets 3rd Wednesday 61 PM Replaces the Finance Committee Meets 2nd Wednesday 61 PM ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Replaces the Personnel and. Safety Committee PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets 2nd Thursday 6 PM Replaces the Streets, Waste Water, Planning & Betterment Committee President Ostrowski stated he will work on assigning the members of Council to the Standing Committees. He mentioned the challenge of what people are saying is their strengths and their availability will result ini not being able toj promise everyone what they ask for. He will look to build the strongest committees that work with everyone's interest and time. BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT Mr. Arnold mentioned the appointment made at the last Council meeting for Mr. Cantey serving as the Assistant Treasurer could not be made. Borough Code does not allow the Borough to appoint a Council member to that position. He went on the mention that we were advised to appoint an Assistant Treasurer due to the vacancy in the Borough Manager position. Since that position will be filled shortly, there is no longer a necessity to fill it. President Ostrowski thanked Mr. Arnold asked for Council consideration in allowing him to purchase his cell phone and keep the cell number. Ms. Bates made a motion to allow the Borough Manager toj purchase the cell phone at market value. Mrs. Bellile seconded the motion. With no discussions the Mr. Cantey for his interest in holding the position. motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mrs. Gerber made ai motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Bellile. Reperthllysubmite.0 1 Jh BradJey N. Ggtshall Borough Secretary BNG/jle 3of3