November 10, 2020  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 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 ai moment ofs silence was then observed.  COUNCIL MEMBERS  Carrie L. Smith  David T. Aichele, Mayor Brooke G. Magni (via teleconference) Mary Ann Gerber (via teleconference)  Lauren E. Hauck (via teleconference) Linda L. Bellile (via teleconference)  Daniel P. Ostrowski (via teleconference) Jenna L. Erb (via teleconference)  OTHERS PRESENT  John D. Rochat, Borough Manager & Millersville Borough ChiefofPolice Jessie L. Ebersole, Millersville Borough Finance Officer (via teleconference) Michael R. Tuscan, Millersville Borough Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer Neil L. Albert, Borough's Zoning Hearing Board Attorney Michael D. Walker, Millersville Borough Planning Commission Chair Gary G. Hess, Millersville Borough Planning Commission Secretary Michael J. Weidinger, Millersville Borough Planning Commission Dr. Victor DeSantis, Millersville University (via teleconference) Mamie Covell, Millersville University Student Advisor (via teleconference) Claire DeVinney, Penn Manor High School Student Advisor David Sykes, 344 Valley Road, Millersville (via teleconference)  CITIZENS' REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  None MINUTES None  REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS  None  PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mrs. Magni mentioned that the monthly Personnel Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow night is being cancelled. Chief Rochat mentioned there are two reappointments for consideration, one on the Blue Rock Regional Fire Commission and one on the Park Commission.  1of4    November 10, 2020  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mrs. Magni made ai motion to approve the resolution to reappoint Philip Lastowski to the Blue Rock Regional Fire Commission for another two-year term, ending 12/31/2022. Ms. Bellile seconded the motion. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2020-22  Mrs. Magni made ai motion to approve the resolution to reappoint Lynn Miller to the Park Commission for another three-year term, ending 12/31/2023. Ms. Bellile seconded the motion.  With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2020-23  PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  None  FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  None MAYOR'S REPORT None  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  Ms. Covell reported an Open House event is occurring on campus this weekend. They will be welcoming twelve families on Saturday, with no more than fifty people and 50: families on Sunday. Chief questioned with the families bringing approximately 100 people or more on Sunday, and with the uptick in COVID-19 cases, what measures are in place? Dr. DeSantis stated the event is being held inl Marauder Courts which has a capacity of around 3,000. There will be a lot of distancing puti inj place. As people arrive, they will have their temperature taken, and they will be asked to utilize MU's Live-Safe App as well as mask wearing. He mentioned that each Dr. DeSantis mentioned that the Campus is closing to the student body on November 20th with all students moving to remote learning after the 20th. Campus move out willl begin in an orderly fashion on November 15th and will continue for six days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  student has been limited to bringing two parents/ndividuals.  PENN MANOR REPORT  Miss DeVinney reported that the Homecoming Court has raised $4,235 for the Loft Community Partnership. Brooke Hinkle was crowned homecoming queen and the football team beat Solanco. She announced ai few Championship wins, Graham Thomas placed 3rd in the PIAA Cross Country championship, Catherine Rabatin placed 3rd in the PIAA Class 3A Singles Tennis championship, and for the third time in four years, the L-L League field hockey championship  2of4    November 10, 2020  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  belongs to Penn Manor. She mentioned that this week they are transitioning off the hybrid program. Seniors and Freshman are at school fulltime and next week Sophomores and Juniors will return fulltime. She stated that they are observing the same COVID protocols, and she believes everyone is handling it well. The students have been acting very maturely to keep their peers and  teachers safe. NEW BUSINESS  President Smith started the discussions by stating that there is no formal submission for the development at Rt 741 and Rt 999. Tonight's agenda is for Council to discuss the Zoning oft those parcels and what is and is not allowed. Ms. Hauck was asked to help guide the conversation. Ms. Hauck thought that the best way to address some concerns was to develop a Frequently Asked Questions document related to land development. She worked with the Borough' 's Planning Commission to draft the document presented and asked for comments, questions, or concerns with the document. Mr. Ostrowski thanked Ms. Hauck forj putting the document together and thoughti it was helpful and informative. He did have one question concerning the property being in the preferential tax assessment program, Clean and Green, which allowed for certain land preservation. He asked first to confirm that it isi in the Clean and Green program, then whether iti is aseven-year rollback period if the property use is changed, and what percentage oft the assessment taxes will come back to the Borough. Chief Rochat confirmed that it is in the Clean and Green program, that there is a seven-year rollback period, and that the Borough would get their portion of the taxes plus 6% interest. Mr. Ostrowski asked ift that information could be added to the document. President Smith asked for Council's approval, once the addition is made, to post the Mr. Albert, the Borough'sa attorney for zoning hearings opened discussions on the Zoning Ordinance and provide more details. He explained that the underlaying zoning for this area is R1- low density residential. R1 is the mosti restrictive zoning in the Borough. This area is also subject to a Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Overlay District. Iti is not one or the other, but rather both can apply to this area. He stated that the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay is an option. The TN: also makes it a conditional use and conditional use considerations come before Council for approval. He went on to explain differences between R1 and the TN Overlay, such as density, four dwelling units per acre with the maximum density being eligible for increase by two bonuses, the allowance oftownhouses and stating that the only acceptance of an apartment is above a commercial unit. General apartment buildings are: not allowed. He touched on commercial uses being restricted to 5000 square feet, no drive thru, and a limited cap of 5% on the total land area allowed for commercial development. Ms. Bellile asked questions pertaining to townhouses having garages in the front and noj porches. Mr. Weidinger stated that the sketch plan that was shown cannot happen under our current zoning. Ifyou read the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District it was designed for garages in the back, not in the front. The word is Traditional, they wanted the development to look traditional, meaning porches in the front and garages in the back. Mrs. Erb asked what the financial impact would be. Mrs. Gerber stated that it depends on the density and you have to weigh what you will get in taxes against the additional services the borough would need to provide. Mrs. Gerber asked Mr. Weidinger to comment on the work and timeline that was involved with the creation ofthe Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District years ago. Mr. Weidinger, along with Mr. Hess, stated that it was a lot ofwork. It took more than a year and half with multiple meetings every month and multiple public meetings, with a lot of community  document to the Borough's website and Facebook page. All agreed.  3of4    November 10, 2020  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  involvement and a consultant to write the ordinance. He went on to mention that that in itself should not be a concern, that if Council wants to change stuff, then stuffs should change. Mrs. Gerber stated that the TN Overlay was a long thought-out process with expert consultants. Itv was asked and clarified by Mr. Albert that any changes made to the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay zoning district would not be just for this area but would change all the properties in the Borough currently zoned TN. President Smith thanked everyone and mentioned that the developer will be attending the next council meeting. She reiterated that the conversation with the developers will again be discussions only. No official plans will bej presented, and: no votes will be  taken.  BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT  Chief Rochat mentioned that he is re-advertising to fill the vacancy oft the part-time office staffs since the Non-Uniform Union is now in agreement and the ordinance has been advertised to  revise the Non-Union Pension Plan to eliminate the 1000 hours eligibility.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT  President Smith mentioned the Borough received thank you letters from the Borough's annually budgeted donations. She noted tomorrow is Veterans Day. Unfortunately, the Borough's event has been cancelled, but she wanted to thank all Veterans for their service. She also wanted tor recognize the work and commitment ofMrs. McCullough for this event and acknowledge Members 1st Federal Credit Union for the donation oft the wreath again this year.  EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT  Having no: further business to discuss, Mr. Ostrowski made ai motion to adjourn the meeting  at 8:15 p.m., seconded by Ms. Bellile.  Respectfully: submitted,  Borough  JDR/jle  dE  4of4