November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was. held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the Millersville Borough Public Meeting Room located at 1001 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 ai 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 Linda L. Bellile Mary Ann Gerber  OTHERS PRESENT  John D. Rochat, Borough Manager & Millersville Borough ChiefofPolice Jessie L. Ebersole, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Lieutenant Jeffrey Margevich, Millersville Borough Police Department Steven A. DiGuiseppe, Millersville University Lucas Charles, Penn Manor High School Student Advisor Carrie Lee Smith, 404 N George Street, Millersville Lauren Hauck, 354 Manor Avenue, Millersville Elliott Jones, 354 Manor Avenue, Millersville Brooke Magni, 37 Fresh Meadow Drive, Lancaster Carol A. Thomas, 170 W Charlotte Street, Millersville Sam Bigler, 17 Wabank Road, Millersville Jim Kirk, 617 Crestgate Place, Millersville Scott Charles, 221 Manor Avenue, Millersville Steve Cote, 317 N George Street, Zion Church of Millersville Mike Shirley, 3171 N George Street, Zion Church ofl Millersville Mary Hanna, 318 Hawthorne Drive, Zion Church ofl Millersville John and Gail Erb, 58 E Cottage Avenue, Zion Church ofMillersville Matthew. Johnson, 223 Mulberry Street, Church World Service  Elaine Jones, LNP  CITIZEN'S REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  Carol Thomas of 170 West Charlotte Street thanked everyone for their service and wished  all a Happy Thanksgiving.  MINUTES  A motion to approve the minutes for the October 22, 2019 Council meeting was made by Ms. Bates and seconded by Mrs. Gerber. With no discussion the motion passed by a unanimous  voice vote.  1of7    November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS  Mrs. Miller reported that the LIMC did not meet. She noted the next meeting will be hosted by the Borough on December 11th starting at 8 a.m. and welcomed others to attend.  PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Cantey made ai motion out of committee to approve the resolution to re-appoint Anthony Boyer to the Educational Service Agency with the term of office expiring on 1/1/2023.  With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-13  Mr. Cantey made a motion out of committee to approve the resolution to re-appoint James Stager to the Borough Planning Commission with the term of office expiring on 10/31/2023.  With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-14  Mr. Cantey made a motion out of committee to approve the resolution to re-appoint Linda Bellile to the Blue Rock Regional Fire Commission with the term of office expiring on 12/31/2021. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-15  Mr. Cantey made a motion out of committee to approve the work out / gym area for borough employees. It was asked where this would be setup and Mr. Cantey stated in one ofthe barns. Lt. Margevich stated that he and Mr. Boxleitner asked Council ifti they could put some workout equipment in the space that is available for a quick workout. ChiefRochat mentioned there are rules and a waiver that will need completed and that the workout area would not be used on borough time. Mr. Cantey further mentioned that all the equipment will be donated. With no Mr. Cantey made a motion out of committee to accept the resignation ofl Police Secretary Karen Bretherick after 21 years of service effective January 31,2020. It was decided to advertise to fill the position ifnot filled after posting to the. AFSCME members. With no discussions the Mr. Cantey made ai motion out of committee to enter into the employment contract with John D. Rochat as the Borough' 's Police Chiefeffective 1/1/2020. With no discussions the motion Mr. Cantey made a motion out of committee to approve the 2020 salary increase for the part-time Park employees and the Crossing Guards as presented (.25 per hour and 3% respectively). With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. passed by a unanimous voice vote.  2of7    November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mr. Cantey made ai motion out ofc committee to accept Neil L. Albert, as the Borough's Attorney for the Zoning Hearing Board effective 1/1/2020. Chief Rochat mentioned Mr. Albert is withdrawing from the firm Zimmerman, Pfannebecker, Nuffort & Albert effective 12/31/2019. He further mentioned that authorization is required at this time for the transfer of the Borough's files from the firm. With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mrs. Miller provided information regarding refugee resettlement and executive order 13888. She stated that starting on December 25, 2019 iti is the understanding that refugees will not be permitted to resettle into a state or locality unless written consent is provided by the Governor and a local official. The Governor has given consent for the state of Pennsylvania. She went on to mention that ifa governor consents, but a community does not, refugees will not be permitted to resettle in that locality. Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to approve the resolution consenting to continued resettlement ofrefugees within the Borough. With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Mr. Cote, representing Zion Church ofl Millersville thanked Council and explained that this would allow them to continue moving forward with the  placement ofa a family of nine in the Parish house in January.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTION NO. 2019-16  Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to adopt the ordinance to amend Chapter 310, Solid Waste Recycling Regulations and Enforcement. Mrs. Miller explained that this will reflect joining the County's Big 4 - Recycle Right efforts. With no further discussions the motion  passed by a unanimous voice vote.  ORDINANCE BOOK ORDINANCE NO. 2019-003  Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to accept the lowest bid for the demolition of 187 West Frederick Street. The lowest bid was BWB, Inc. in the amount of$16,320. It was mentioned that additional savings of $1500 could be obtained ift the house and garage are done together. Chief Rochat described the deteriorated condition of the house. Mr. Bailey stated his opposition to the demolition. He further stated that the removal changes the landscape and streetscape oft the neighborhood and that there is no funded plan in place that requires the demolition oft that property. He stated the borough has been negligent in not keeping the property in working condition. With no further discussions the motion passed by a 6tol 1 voice vote, with Mrs. Miller mentioned that Mr. DeSantis from Millersville University asked the committee to consider a coordinated look down Manor Avenue and George Street.  Mr. Bailey opposing.  FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Bailey made a motion out of committee to approve the October 2019 monthly financial statements as presented. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  3of7    November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mr. Bailey made a motion to adopt the 2020 budgeted revenues and expenditures for each ofthe Borough's funds as presented. Ms. Bates seconded the motion. With no discussions the  motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  The following are the individual fund budgets for 2020:  Revenue $3,989,724 $4,136,724 $1,748,490 $1,739,598 $ 475,550 $ 457,775 $ 253,500 $ 965,600 $ 226,200 $ 208,000 $ 754,343 $ 746,000 $ 32,120 $ 32,240  Expense  General Operating Fund Sewer Operating Fund Solid Waste Management Fund General Capital Reserve Fund Highway Aid Fund Sewer Capital Reserve Fund Educational Service. Agency Fund  Mr. Bailey made a motion to adopt the ordinance to levy taxes upon all taxable real property within the Borough for general purposes for the year 2020. He re-stated the millage rate increases from 5.15 to 5.5 mills. Ms. Bates seconded the motion. Mr. Bailey stated the Borough has been hit by a few areas that have occurred added expenses based on changes to other acts of entities. The County has stopped doing some things that the Borough must pick up the tap. Most oft the increased expenses are due to personnel; specifically, in providing health care and pension obligations. He further mentioned that revenues live and die by large projects. The reduction in revenues from this year to next year are due to the end oft the large Penn Manor High School renovation project. With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  ORDINANCE BOOK ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02  Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve the resolution establishing fees for the collection and disposal ofs solid waste and recyclable materials. Ms. Bates seconded the motion. Mr. Bailey noted that this resolution reflects the fee for service increase from $55 per quarter to $60 per quarter. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  RESOLUTION BOOK RESOLUTIONI NO. 2019-17  Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve the 2020 Blue Rock Regional Fire District budget as presented by the Fire Commissioner, Duane Hagelgans. Mrs. Gerber seconded the motion. Mr. Bailey noted that although some expenditures decreased, the Capital reserve. has increased, resulting in the total level of funding remaining the same. With no discussions the motion passed Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve the exoneration refund for parcel 440-7624900000 (St. Philips the Apostle Church) per the calculation provided by the County. Ms. Bates seconded the motion. Mr. Bailey noted it is for reimbursement oft the last six years in the amount of $2350.61 due to the change in the property assessment. With no further discussions the motion  by a unanimous voice vote.  passed by a unanimous voice vote.  4of7    November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Moriarty asked Lieutenant Margevich to provide the report for the October Police report. Lt. Margevich mentioned scams and frauds are ramped up over the holidays and to please Mayor Moriarty announced his resignation effective November 29, 20191 by the reading of ai final letter addressed to the residents, staff and Council due to an opportunity that will cause him to move from the community that he has called home for the past 50+ years. The letter highlighted his initial appointment as Mayor in 2003, and the initial contact with Governor Ed Rendall that led to the receipt ofa $500,000 RACP (Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program) grant which was used to pay down the debt incurred for the construction of the municipal administration and police building. He noted two challenging times in his Mayoral career, the explosion of the Framery and the sewage backup on Charlotte Street. He mentioned it has been his honor to serve as the Mayor and thanked the Council members that have served over the years. Itl has also been his privilege to meet local government officials from across the Commonwealth via the PA Mayors' Association where hel held the position of Treasurer for the past six years. He is also proud tol have served as the Founder and Chairman of the Lancaster County Mayors Association. He went on to state that it has been a tremendous honor to oversee the Millersville Borough Police Department and to work alongside Chief Rochat. He mentioned that his life has been enriched by the acquaintances throughout the Borough Staff and have valued the relationships over the years, especially with his friend Steve DiGuiseppe. He has never worked alongside a harder worker, more diligent individual than Steve and he will miss those conversations. For the future Councils he asked that they remember that the Mayor is a separate and distinct office from Council and to allow the next Mayor to do theirj job. He concluded by President Ostrowski mentioned he would like to take a few minutes for this announcement to set in and that further decisions and action to accept the resignation will take place later in the  be aware. He noted they closed a recent card scam at Sheetz.  wishing all well.  agenda, under New Business.  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  Mr. DiGuiseppe announced Thanksgiving Break starts after the last class today and that classes resume on. Monday, December 2nd. The Baccalaureate Commencement will be on December 15th beginning at 2 p.m. in Pucillo Gym with the keynote address by Michael Shirk, Chief Executive Officer of the High Companies and Andrea Shirk will receive an Honorary Doctorate. She is the General Manager of Rock Lititz and is very active in the community, serving on several boards. The Winter terms begins on December 16th and continues through January 19th, with their holiday break commencing after the close ofbusiness on December 24th and MU will reopen in the New Year on Tuesday, January 2nd. He provided some highlights around campus, noting they had great weather for the annual Millersville Community-Umiversity Parade on October 26th with over 13-15,000 spectators along the two-mile route. Once again, thanking the Borough for all, their assistance in making this another great event in Millersville. Next year, the parade will be held on Saturday, October 24th, with an Animal Kingdom theme. The parade committee is also most appreciative of Dick Moriarty for his hard work serving as Treasurer as well as Co-Chair oft the fundraising committee that raised over $60,000 tol help with the parade. He went on to mention the faculty union members at Pennsylvania' s state-owned universities, including Millersville, voted in mid-November to ratify their four-year tentative  5of7    November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  agreement. Ofthe faculty members who voted, 94 percent were in favor oft the deal. With the initial steps of voting complete, the documentation now goes to the Pennsylvania's State System ofHigher Education's Board of Governors for approval. He announced Millersville was recently ranked 16th on the list of Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania by the SR Education Group at ucetponineseho.scom. Ranked for their alumni salaries and affordable tuition, the site lists Millersville with an annual tuition of $9,750 and a median salary for alums of$76,600. Millersville was joined on the list byt three other Pennsylvania State System ofl Higher Education colleges; West Chester #13; California University of] Pennsylvania #23 and Slippery Rock #25. Mr. DiGuiseppe invited everyone to the Millersville Business Association's Christmas celebration featuring Santa Claus, hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas music. This year's location is moving indoors to the Student Memorial Center, on. Friday, December 6th between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. There will also be local items, crafts and artisan booths featuring holiday Mr. DiGuiseppe announced congratulations, the Mayor a distinguished alumnus from the Class of 1972, was recently named the outstanding alumni service award for his exemplary service and long-term service to his alma mater and will be awarded at the commencement  items for sale. He welcomed everyone to this free event.  ceremony on December 15th. PENN MANOR REPORT  Mr. Charles reported on the annual Fall play, "Almost Maine" is currently performing. It's about a town that's SO far north, it's almost not in the United States, it's almost in Canada. He announced that the Winter sports will start the first week of December. Also, in early December will be the Algebra Keystone Exams and he wished those taking the exams good luck. He went on to announce that the PM Education Foundation was able to give over $93,000 to more than 60 teachers and projects across the district under their grant program. He mentioned multiple holiday concerts are coming up with the first being on December 10th at Eshleman Elementary. He closed by saying on behalfoft the Penn Manor School District, he wished everyone a safe and  Happy Thanksgiving.  BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT  ChiefRochat mentioned the website will be getting an upgrade to a different platform that should be easier to use. He also mentioned the blinds for the Council room have been ordered and that the Historic Society has volunteered to help pay for them. He announced the annual holiday luncheon for the employees will be on December 19th starting at 11:30 a.m. and thanked the elected officials for their contribution to the event. He also mentioned a sewer back on the 200  block ofl Manor Avenue that has affected two homes.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT  President Ostrowski wanted to set the record straight for the Mayor's expenditures for the year 2018 and 2019. The records reflected that the Mayor spent a total of$1316 in 2019. There was one breakfast for $60 at the EDC annual meeting, reimbursement for the PSAB seminar at $231 and the PA State Mayors' Conference held in Penn State that had hotel expenditure  6of7    November 26, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  reimbursements for $1025. In 2018, there were two breakfasts, the Crispus Attucks at MU for $74 and EDC again for $60, the PML conference reimbursement at $208 and the local attendance to the PA State Mayors' Conference for $282 as well as two other meetings, the County Mayors  and a College town/gown meeting for a 2018 total of $760.  NEW BUSINESS  President Ostrowski mentioned he will miss Dick Moriarty as the Borough Mayor and wished him the best ofl luck. He went on to explain that the new Mayor will fill the vacancy by a Resolution of Council and will serve until 1/1/2022, the next municipal election. He mentioned during the vacancy in the office ofl Mayor the duties oft the office shall be discharged by the President of Council. He also mentioned that Dave. Aichele has expressed an interest in filling the vacancy. Mr. Bailey made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Gerber to accept the resignation ofl Mayor Richard Moriarty effective November 29, 2019. Council agreed the resignation is with regret. Mrs. Miller opposed the political move oft the resignation now and that filling the Office of Mayor should not continue until the new Council members are seated. Mr. Bailey stated the opposite, that this Council has the obligation to fill the vacancy and not kick the can down the road to the new Council. With no further discussions the motion passed by a 61 to 1 voice vote, with  Mrs. Miller opposing. EXECUTIVE SESSION  Council broke for a briefrecess at 8:14 p.m. before proceeding into an executive session to discuss personnel issues. President Ostrowski noted that there would be no action taken  coming out oft the session. ADIOURNMENT  There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Cantey made a motion to adjourn the  meeting at 8:33 p.m., seconded by Mr. Bailey.  Respectfully submitted,  Borough Secretary  JDR/jle  d  7of7