'October 26, 2021  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in the Millersville Borough Public Meeting Room located at 100 Municipal  Drive, Millersville, Pennsylvania.  The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Council President Carrie Smith followed by the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence was then observed. President Smith announced  that the public meeting is being audio recorded.  COUNCIL MEMBERS  Carrie L. Smith Lauren E. Hauck Linda L. Bellile Daniel P. Ostrowski  David T. Aichele, Mayor Brooke G. Magni (absent) Mary Ann Gerber Lynn M. Miller (via teleconterence)  OTHERS PRESENT  John D. Rochat, Borough Manager & Millersville Borough Chief ofPolice Lieutenant Jeffrey Margevich, Millersville Borough Police Department Jessie L. Ebersole, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Bob May, Lancaster EMS Bill Murry, Murry Development Corporation David Bitner, RGS Associates Inc. W. David Sykes, 344 Valley Road, Millersville Stephanie Hersh, 72 Blue Rock Road, Millersville Dorothy Imel, 1902 Blue Ridge Drive, Lancaster Jere Martin, 149 East Cottage. Avenue, Millersville Elizabeth and Paul West, 3 Chamberlain Lane, Millersville Richard Dumas, 3 Chamberlain Lane, Millersville Kim Taylor, 22 Wabank Road, Millersville Roy Reider, 22 Wabank Road, Millersville CITIZENS' REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  Mr. Reider and Ms. Taylor of22 Wabank Road voiced their concern for aggressive dogs and their continuous barking. He asked Council toj please take action with the owner the resides at 30 Wabank Road. Lt. Margevich explained that aj portion ofthis issue falls under the excessive barking ordinance and the other portion requires that thel Police receive former complaints. Further complications to enforcement is that the adjacent properties are in Lancaster Township. Mr. Martin of 149 East Cottage. Avenue inquired on the permitted parking on Herr Avenue. His] property is located on the corner. He asked ifh he could have free parking on Herr. Lt. Margevich replied that the restrictive parking is due to the locality to the High School and that he could call the Police Secretary for details on obtaining temporary and/or visitor permits.  1of6    October 26, 2021  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mr. May from Lancaster EMS asked ift there wers any decisions on the: request to increase Borough support for 2022 emergency services. President Smith stated the proposed 2022 budget, which Council will consider advertising tonight, shows the same $2500 contribution. She acknowledged the telephone conversation with Mr. May earlier and re-stated that the Borough very much appreciates the services provided. She went on to state that the Borough's s hands are really tied and that there isj just no room to increase next year. Mr. May appreciates the sincerity and thanked President Smith for her time on the phone. He went on to say that because of this, he wants to put Borough residents on notice that they will most likely be scaling back on services. He does not have specifics yet but believes 24/7 service will be scaled back. He stated the Borough will still get ambulance services, but it may come from outside the Borough boundaries resulting in higher response time. He went on to state that EMS is in crisis and hard decisions will need to be made. Ms. Bellile, as the Borough representative on the Blue Rock Regional Fire District had prepared comments for the public. She stated the Blue Rock Fire provides an EMS Quick Response unit, which is dispatched to all major medical calls, Class 1, and Class 2 (Class 1 are the most serious and life threatening. Class 2 are the less then life threatening). The fire apparatus also gets dispatched to all life-threatening calls and has trained responders. She acknowledged that Blue Rock Fire does not have transport capabilities but by County policy, the closest Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit is dispatched to all major medical calls. She stated there are other EMS agencies in the area, like the new Life Lion units from Hershey Medical Center. President Smith commented that this is more than ai municipality issue but rather a County-wide funding issue. Mr. May did: not disagree. Mr. Ostrowski voiced his support and appreciation to Lancaster EMS. He believes the: funding model for emergency services is broken  and hopes Mr. May keeps up the good fight.  MINUTES None  REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS  Ms. Hauck reported on the Planning Commission meeting where they reviewed the Crossgates Phase II Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan. Based on the Planning Commission's recommendations, Ms. Hauck made ai motion to approve #6, 8, 13, and 14 waivers/modifications as stated in the letter dated October 11, 2021. President Smith seconded the motion. Reference the letter for details.] 6. Modification 0f315-37.B.A.2-1 Interior Basin Side Slopes (Requested 317-37.B.A.2) (Stormwater Management Ordinance), 8.Modification of325-26.B.1 - Centerline Radius, 13. Modification of 325-27.B.3- Sidewalk Location, and 14.1 Modification of 325-33.A: - Street Tree Replacement. Mr. Bitner from RGS Associates provided al briefoverview of the development and the requested waivers/modifications. With no Ms. Hauck made a motion, seconded by President Smith to conditionally approve #1,2,3, 4,5,7,9,10, and 11 waivers/modifications as stated in the letter dated October 11, 2021. [Reference the letter for details.] 1. Modification of 325-14.B - Plan Scale (SALDO), 2.1 Modification of325-20.C-1 Double Frontage Lots (SALDO), 3. Modification of3 325-26.D.1 Street Width (SALDO), 4.1 Modification of 320-34.C.1 - Street Width (Street & Sidewalk Ordinance), 5.1 Modification of 315-32.A.2.c-1 Loading Ratios (Stormwater Management Ordinance), 7. Modification of315-39.A.a.1 - Pipe Material (Stormwater Management  further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  2of6    October 26, 2021  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCILI MEETING MINUTES  Ordinance), 9. Modification of 325-26.E.2- Cul-de-Sac Length, 10. Modification of325- 26.E.3-Cul-de-Sac Diameter, 11. Modification of 325-27.A.5- Vertical Curb and 12. Modification of325-27.B.4 - Sidewalk Material. ChiefRochat voiced his concern that further consideration was necessary for #11. An amendment to the motion to pull #11 was made by Ms. Hauck and seconded by President Smith. With no further discussions the amended motion Ms. Hauck made ai motion, seconded by President Smith to approve the Crossgates Phase IIP Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan with the condition to defer all outstanding comments in the Borough's Engineer letter dated October 11, 2021 to the final plan submission.  passed by a unanimous voice vote.  With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  Ms. Hauck announced the special Planning Commission meetings to discuss the Comprehensive Plan have been advertised for the remainder oft this calendar year. Those meetings will be held November 4th and December 2nd starting at' 7 p.m.  PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  In the absence of] Mrs. Magni, Ms. Bellile presented the motions out of committee. The first motion out of committee is to approve the employment contract with. John D. Rochat as Police Chiefeffective 1/1/2022. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice Ms. Bellile made a motion out of committee to reappoint Michael J. Weidinger to the Planning Commission with the term of office expiring on October 31, 2025. With: no discussions  vote.  the motion passed by a 51 to 1 voice vote, with Mr. Ostrowski opposed.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2021-13  Ms. Bellile made a motion out of committee to appoint W. David Sykes to fill the alternate member vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board with the term of office expiring on December 31, 2023. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2021-14  Ms. Bellile made a motion out of committee to appoint Joseph Little to fill the vacancy on  the Park Commission with the term of office expiring on December 31, 2023. With no  discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION: NO. 2021-15  Ms. Bellile made a motion to approve the Non-Uniform union request to change the 2021 Christmas holidays from December 23rd and 24th, which is Thursday and Friday, to December 24th and 27th, which is Friday and Monday. Mrs. Gerber seconded the motion. Mr. Ostrowski stated since this is a contracted item and the contract was open last year, and that it was a very contentious negotiation, he will not support this request. Mrs. Gerber stated that Mr. Ostrowski  3of6    October 26, 2021  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  has a good point and rescinded her second to the motion. After further discussions, President PUBLIC WELFARE. AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Smith tabled the action until Borough Code could be researched.  Ms. Hauck made a motion to approve the ordinance to add a new Article VII, Small Wireless Facilities Deployment to Chapter 320, Streets and Sidewalks. With no discussions the  motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  ORDINANCE BOOK ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02  Ms. Hauck made ai motion to approve changes to ramp configurations and the number of crossings, according to the Lafayette Place Plan dated 8/5/2021 and revised 9/28/2021. Mr. Ostrowski seconded the motion. It was noted that these changes have not been taken to the Borough's Planning Commission for recommendations due to the desire to expedite construction. This will address the current safety issues of the sidewalks and ramps. With no further  discussions the motion passed by al unanimous voice vote. FINANCEADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mrs. Gerber made ai motion to approve the September 2021 monthly financial statements. Ms. Hauck seconded the motion. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice Mrs. Gerber made a motion to approve releasing payment of the 2021 budgeted Community Services contributions as follows: Contributions to the County Library in the amount of$ $2500. Contributions to Millersville Meals on Wheels in the amount of $500. Contributions to Lancaster EMS in the amount of $2500. Contributions to the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard in the amount of $200 contingent on the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard's participation to the Borough's upcoming Veterans Day ceremony on November 11th. Ms. Hauck seconded the motion. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Gerber made a motion to approve the Blue Rock Regional Fire District 2022 Proposed Budget. President Smith seconded the motion. Mrs. Gerber mentioned a concern was discussed regarding the Fire District's financials not being audited, other than the Foreign Fire Insurance fund which is audited by the State, and possibly sending a letter to request an audit. Ms. Bellile explained that the Blue Rock Regional Fire Commission Board has discussed audits but has chosen not toj pay for an outside audit for several reasons. She also stated there is no direct access to the financials by a district employee. With: no further discussions the motion Mrs. Gerber mentioned the Borough is fortunate to be receiving money from the American Rescue Plan Act. The Borough will be receiving over $800,000, halfthis year and half next year. In the 2022 proposed budget the Borough has a large project in the amount of1.2 million for a sewer main and line replacement which will be funded by the Sewer Capital Reserve Fund. Mrs. Gerber made a motion for the allocation oft the. American Rescue Plan Act funds to make necessary investments in Borough's sewer infrastructure. President Smith seconded the motion. Mr. Ostrowski stated his concern for the Act and the federally allocated funds. With no further discussions the motion passed by a 51 to 1 voice vote, with Mr. Ostrowski opposed.  vote.  passed by a unanimous voice vote.  4of6    October 26, 2021  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCILI MEETING MINUTES Mrs. Gerber presented the 2022 Annual Budget Proposal and stated it includes a 3 millage increase, going from 5.5 to 5.8 mills and the remaining deficit ($279,300) will be covered by the General Operating fund balance reserve. She reminded everyone that the Borough did not have at tax increase last year. She mentioned the millage increase calculation for the new average residential homeowner ($165,300) will be approximately $75 more per year. She also mentioned that the Sewer services will remain the same at $110 per quarter. She pointed out that there has been no raise in the sewer services for fourteen years, however the Trash Collection and Recycling services are proposed to increase from $60 to $65 per quarter. Mrs. Gerber made a motion to advertise the 2022 tax millage ordinance, budget inspection, and noted that the final budget will be considered for adoption at the November 23rd Council meeting. Ms. Bellile seconded the motion. With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Aichele thanked everyone involved with the annual Millersville Community Parade. He then asked Lt. Margevich to give the September monthly Police Report. The following breakdown was provided. 299 Calls for Service, 9 ordinance complaints, 1I Disruptive Conduct Report issued, 14 criminal arrests, 10 were adults, 4 were juveniles, 1E PartIOffenses, none cleared, 23 Part II Offenses with 16 cleared for a clearance rate of6 69.6%. Total traffic violations were 20, 1 speeding and 19 other traffic violations, 12 vehicle accidents, 162 parking tickets issued, patrolled over 3,000 miles by vehicle and 121 miles on bicycle. He and the detective took on three additional investigations, a burglary, a vehicle theft, and vandalism at the Chief] Rochat mentioned that four Officers are out on Heart and Lung due to testing  Borough Park. positive to COVID.  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  None  PENN MANOR REPORT None  PRESIDENT'S REPORT  President Smith mentioned that Mamie Covell has officially stepped down as Millersville University Student Representative. She offered her heartfelt thanks for her outstanding service and wished her well on her new endeavor. She mentioned the process to find ai replacement will begin. Mayor Aichele read a certificate of appreciation for the public service she performed and  expressed their gratitude for her valued service to the community.  BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT  Chief Rochat announced trick or treat is being held in the Borough on Friday, October 29th from 61 to 8 p.m. and the Borough's Veterans Day Ceremony is Thursday, November 11th starting  at 10:30 a.m.  5of6    October 26, 2021  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  NEW BUSINESS None  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Council broke for an executive session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations with the Police Association. She mentioned there will be no action coming out of the executive  session. ADJOURNMENT  At 8:42 p.m. Council came out of the executive session. Upon reconvening the meeting, Mr. Ostrowski made ai motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Bellile. The motion passed by  unanimous voice vote.  Respectfully submitted, d  John D. Rochat Borough Secretary  JDR/jle  6of6