February 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 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 ofs silence was observed.  COUNCIL MEMBERS  Daniel P. Ostrowski Lynn M. Miller Dianne M. Bates (absent) Bruce A. Cantey  Richard M. Moriarty, Mayor Scott A. Bailey Linda L. Bellile (absent) Mary Ann Gerber  OTHERS PRESENT  John D. Rochat, Interim Borough Manager /1 Millersville Borough Chief of] Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Margevich, Millersville Borough Police Dept. Jessie L. Ebersole, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Steven A. DiGuiseppe, Millersville University Abbey Ford, Millersville University Student Advisor Carrie Lee Smith, 404 N George Street, Millersville Carol A. Thomas, 170 W Charlotte Street, Millersville Sam Bigler, 17 Wabank Road, Millersville Lauren Hauck and Elliott Jones, 354 Manor Avenue, Millersville Ed and Stephanie Hersh, 721 Blue Rock Road, Millersville Richard L. Hess, 231 Herr Avenue, Millersville CITIZEN'S REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  Elaine Jones, LNP  None MINUTES  A motion to approve the minutes for the January 22, 2019 Council Meeting was made by Mrs. Gerber and seconded by Mr. Cantey. With no discussions the motion passed bya  unanimous voice vote.  REPORTS OF BOARDS.COMMITEES. AND COMMISSIONS  President Ostrowski by request ofMs. Bellile who is not in attendance due to an illness, read a prepared monthly report on the Blue Rock Regional Fire District meeting held Thursday, February 7th at the West Lancaster Station. The statement read that the agreement between the Blue Rock Fire Rescue and the Blue Rock Regional Fire District is almost ready for final  1of5    February 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  approval. They received a $25,000 grant for a cadet program to start in the fall, and that the owners of ai recent barn fire have donated $1500 as a thank you for their services.  PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Cantey made a motion out of committee to approve the resolution to appoint Carrie Smith as an alternate member to the Zoning Hearing Board with a term ofc office expiring December 31, 2020. Mrs. Gerber seconded the motion. It was noted that she is filling the vacancy and that the alternate member serves a three-year term. With no further discussions the  motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-04  Mr. Cantey made ai motion to approve the resolution to appoint Lucie M. Lehr to the Borough Historic Commission with a term of office expiring February 24, 2024. With: no  discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05  Mr. Cantey mentioned the committee is working on the vacant Borough Manager position  and is also reviewing the job description.  PUBLIC WELFARE. AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Mrs. Miller made ai motion out of committee to approve the resolution to adopt the Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Plan. With no discussions the motion passed by a  unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-06  Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to approve a one-day opening of] East Frederick Street on Thursday, April 18th from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. She noted this would be for voting delegates and would open parking spaces for the MU Presidential Inauguration. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  Mrs. Miller commented on the meeting held this month with the residents of Quaker Hills and representatives from Lancaster City Water department. She noted it was an excellent meeting and those in attendance: really appreciated the communication. The City provided historical information on the water lines and answered neighborhood questions. President Ostrowski thanked Mrs. Miller and the Mayor for organizing the meeting and making it happen.  2of5    February 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGI MINUTES  FINANCE. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve the January 2019 monthly financial statements as presented. Mrs. Miller seconded the motion. With no discussions the motion passed bya Mr. Bailey requested Council's direction on the potential leasing ofthe water tower and the associated cell carrier leases currently on the tower. Before moving forward with further Solicitor costs, he wanted feedback from Council. He noted that there has been a revised offer of over a million dollars which will warrant further conversations with the Solicitor. It was noted that this request is still preliminary conversations and that any movement forward would be taken to the Finance Advisory Committee for consideration. Hearing no objections Mr. Baileyagreed  unanimous voice vote.  to coordinate through ChiefRochat, a meeting with Josele Cleary.  MAYORSREPORT  Mayor Moriarty asked Lieutenant Margevich to report on the January Police Report. Lieutenant Margevich mentioned a cleared case that was reported in the newspaper. The case was Mayor Moriarty mentioned he meet with MU's Student Government Association on the Community Outreach Program and provided community contacts for their "The Big Event". He also mentioned the continuing dialog with Mayor Sorace ofthe Lancaster City on the Quaker Mayor Moriarty stated he had no weddings to report for the fourth quarter of2 2018.  an involved financial case involving the Marauder Aquatic Club.  Hills water lines concern and the Water Tower moratorium.  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  Miss Ford mentioned Spring recess begins March 11th and runs through March 18th. The Spring concert known as Festiville will feature Young the Giant, an alternative rock band on Saturday, April 13th. This is a day-long event that will take place in the Student Memorial Center. The Student Government Association is sponsoring The Big Event on March 30th. The Big Event isaone-day community service event were students take part by helping local residence and businesses in a variety of ways. She went on to mention a new Nanotechnology Lab that was moved and rebuilt in Osburn Hall. This move benefits science majors, particularly those with an emphasis in nanofabrication manufacturing technology. She also noted that WGAL TVand Millersville University recently announced a special partnership to preserve a media archive. Students will digitize 30 years of film in WGAL's media archive from the period of 1949-1979. Mr. DiGuiseppe reported that Health Services is no longer an infirmary. Located on McCollough Street, the Witmer Health Services building has always been an important medical resource on campus. From earlier use of the building as an infirmary to its updated use as Health Services. Their mission has also changed focus, Health Services is dedicated to ensuring a healthy living environment at the University, supporting students in achieving academic success, personal growth and independence, while promoting a healthy campus community through providing high quality, holistic care, health education and prevention. Mr. DiGuiseppe commented on the coordinated effort to improve the intersection at West Frederick Street and Shenks Lane for pedestrians. The University worked collaboratively with PennDOT and the  3of5    February 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Borough to close the left turn lane at the intersection. Motorists are still able to turn left from Frederick Street onto Shenks Lane from the remaining through lane. Mr. DiGuiseppe went on to mention MU was recently honored by Second Nature for its climate change work on campus. MU is the only University in the State System to receive this honor. Second Nature recognizes only ten institutions across the US. MU released its first Climate Action Plan in 2016, which laid a detailed framework for the University to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Since then the University has implemented other measures to reduce greenhouse emissions and raise awareness oft the climate challenge, most notably by constructing the zero energy Lombardo Welcome Center. Mr. DiGuiseppe noted one additional calendar event, for this weekend. MU willl host the annual Science Olympiad, which takes place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and brings about 1,000  High School and Middle School students, parents and teachers to campus.  PENN MANOR REPORT None  BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT  Chief Rochat acting as Borough Manager mentioned that within the first 24-hours of Sheetz operating under their newly acquired liquor license from the Barn Door restaurant, someone helped themselves to two-twelve packs ofbeers. Lieutenant Margevich stated he made acall to a Sergeant he knows in the City and that it didn't take long to make the arrest. Chief Rochat announced the Borough's auditors, Maher Duessel, will give their annual presentation at the March Finance Advisory Committee meeting. He went on to announce marketing materials are ready to go out on. Payment Service Network (PSN). PSN will allow our citizens to make payments to their utility bills on-line. Mrs. Miller asked ift this is without a fee. Chiefr replied that there will be a credit card fee charged to the individual and that the Borough will also paya monthly service fee. Chief Rochat reminded Council oft the quarterly LCBA meeting hosted by the Borough and held at Gordinier tomorrow night and wished to thank Mrs. McCullough for all the work inj pulling this dinner together. She has done an excellent job for the Borough. Lastly, Chief Rochat mentioned that our Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer is representing the Borough at the Penn Manor School District meeting tonight, where they will be discussing the High School renovation project. He also noted that he and the Streets Superintendent have met with School Officials and the project Contractors to review the staging areas, heavy equipment  routes and parking. PRESIDENT'S REPORT  President Ostrowski announced they will not have the Economic Development Committee meeting tomorrow night due to the lack of agenda items and that they will not have the March  monthly meeting either. NEW BUSINESS None  4of5    February 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None  EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT  Mr. Bailey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Gerber.  Respectfully submitted,  John Rochat Borough Secretary  C  JDR/jle  5of5