June 25, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was. held on Tuesday, June 25, 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 Bruce A. Cantey  Richard M. Moriarty, Mayor Scott A. Bailey, Linda L. Bellile Mary Ann Gerber  OTHERS PRESENT  John D. Rochat, Interim Borough Manager/Millersville Borough Chief of Police Jessie L. Ebersole, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Lieutenant Jeffrey Margevich, Millersville Borough Police Department Steven A. DiGuiseppe, Millersville University Andrew and Rebecca Boxleitner, 132 E Cottage Avenue, Millersville Autumn Bradley, 1321 E Cottage Avenue, Millersville Buck Kauffman, friend of Autumn Bradley Lauren Hauck, 354 Manor Avenue, Millersville Carrie Lee Smith, 404 N George Street, Millersville Carol Thomas, 170 W Charlotte Street, Millersville Anthony Boyer, 70. Allen Drive, Millersville Ron Frisbie, Project Manager, Millersville University Thomas Waltz, Assistant VP for Facilities, Millersville University  Elaine Jones, LNP  CITIZEN'S REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  None MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Moriarty presented a certificate in recognition of outstanding athletic achievement to Autumn R. Bradley. The recognition stated Autumn competes in the 132-pound RAW weight class for which she holds 13 Pennsylvania State records and 9 International Powerlifting  Association World records. MINUTES  Ar motion to approve the minutes for the May 28, 2019 Council meeting was made by Mrs. Gerber and seconded by Ms. Bellile. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous  voice vote.  1of4    June 25, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCILI MEETING MINUTES  REPORTS OF BOARDS.COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS  None  PERSONNEL. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Cantey made ai motion out of committee to approve hiring Stephen Wireback as a part-time Street and Park Laborer at the rate of$11.00 per hour. The Mayor asked if we are losing him as a Crossing Guard. Chief Rochat replied no. With no further discussions the motion Mr. Cantey made ai motion out of committee that all reimbursements for Elected Official's expenditures are to be pre-approved by Council and that we will follow PA Consolidated Statues Title 8 Chapter 7. The Mayor asked what ifs something comes up between meetings. Mr. Cantey replied, "it must be pre-approved". According to advice from our Solicitor, "the provision in Section 1005(9) that the expenses must be "authorized", would require that Council take action to authorize an expenditure before it is incurred. There is nothing within Section 1005(9) which would empower Council to ratify an expense by a member ofCouncil after the fact." With no Mr. Cantey mentioned they have three more interviews for the Borough Manager's  passed by a unanimous voice vote.  further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. position. He noted they will discuss further in executive session.  PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mrs. Miller made a motion to approve Millersville University's request to temporarily make East Frederick Street (from High School Avenue to Creek Drive) one-way westbound and allow parallel parking on both sides contingent on. Millersville University meeting all the requirements as stated by the Borough's Engineer. Mrs. Gerber seconded the motion. Mr. Frisbie presented an overview oft the request, mentioning that this temporary change would be for approximately three years. He went on to explain the traffic flow, signage and pavement markings, and the parallel parking, including handicap parking and open access spaces. President Ostrowski inquired on the length oft time for this temporary road change. Mr. Frisbie noted the three years is tied to an agreement with the Penn Manor School District's high school renovations and the loss of use ofthe parking deck structure. It was also noted that East Frederick Street is to remain a Borough street and that the parallel parking will be available to the public; there will be noj permitted parking. With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to advertise the 2019-2020 Snow Removal Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to approve entering into a Traffic Signal Easement Agreement with Penn Manor School District. ChiefRochat noted that each ofthe agreements were reviewed and approved by our Solicitor. With no discussions the motion passed Mrs. Miller made ai motion out of committee to approve entering into a Traffic Signal Easement Agreement with Penn Manor School District and the owner oft the property located at 77 East Cottage Avenue. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to approve entering into a Traffic Signal Easement Agreement with Penn Manor School District and the owner oft the property located at 113 East Cottage Avenue. Ms. Thomas asked what these agreements mean. ChiefRochat  Contract. With no discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  by a unanimous voice vote.  2of4    June 25, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  explained that these are: needed to allow access to construct and maintain Traffic Signals, such as the school zone and flashing pedestrian lights at the intersection of East Cottage Avenue and the driveway to the high school. With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice Mrs. Miller made a motion out of committee to approve converting the Borough's GIS Database and migrating to GHDLaunch, a web-based platform. It was noted that the purchase and training costs will be covered under the current Sewer Operating budget. With no discussions  vote.  the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve the May 2019 monthly financial statements as presented. Mrs. Gerber second the motion. With no discussions the motion passed by a  unanimous voice vote. MAYORSREPORT- continued  Mayor Moriarty mentioned hel has the PA State Mayors' Association annual conference coming up in July and based on the new process for elected officials' reimbursement, asked Council to authorize his expenditures estimated at $1100. Mrs. Gerber made a motion to approve the expenditures for mileage, registration, hotel room and meals. Ms. Bates seconded the motion. Lieutenant Margevich mentioned two Officers have completed a two-week accident reconstruction training. He also mentioned that the new Part-time Officer, Jordan Byrnes has Mayor Moriarty mentioned the annual government classroom discussion and contest with the 4th grade at Eshelman Elementary went a little differently this year due to scheduling. He stated that we. have receive their project drawings, Banners of Millersville and have them displayed in the lobby. He also mentioned that he will be helping with upcoming 2020 Census.  With no further discussions the motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  been sworn in.  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  Mr. DiGuiseppe mentioned a few calendar days: Orientation days for transfer students is on. July 12, July 22 and August 12, 2019. Fall Open House will be September 28, October 19 and November 9, 2019. New residential orientation begins on Thursday, August 22 and runs until Sunday, August 25th with the first day of classes begin on Monday, August 26th. He went on to mention Millersville University recently scored high in two rankings for its Fine and Studio Arts program. In the College Factual's 2019 rankings for both non-traditional students and for students overall who want to major in Fine and Studio Arts. Millersville's program is ranked number 3 out of385 Colleges and Universities offering this major nationwide. This means Millersville is in the top 1 percent of all schools in the Country for non-traditional students studying Fine Art. And they ranked number 1 out of 14 Colleges and Universities in the State of Pennsylvania. Millersville has achieved this ranking two years in a row. College Factual also listed that based upon PayScale survey data, a student who graduates from Millérsville with a degree in Fine. Arts realizes early-career earnings of $60,000 and average mid-career earnings of $53,000. Also, for the second year in ai row, Millersville earned a top ranking for all students in Fine and Studio Arts program ranking 33 out of512 Fine Arts programs in the Country. MU's Fine Arts program was ranked ini the top 10 percent nationwide. He reported that Millersville  3of4    June 25, 2019  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  University has the first building in Pennsylvania, the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center, to be Zero Energy Certified by the International Living Future Institute. Zero Energy certification requires that a building generates more energy than it uses on a net basis over the course ofa year, onsite using only renewable energy sources. The significant energy surplus places the Lombardo Welcome Center among the top five most positive energy buildings in the United States that are certified by this organization. He also reported that Millersville University developed a new bachelor's degree in Entertainment Technology and was recently approved by the Council ofTrustees and the Pennsylvania State System of] Higher Education. The new degree will be available to students starting with the fall semester. Iti is the only degree program in the State System that specifically addresses the emerging entertainment technology field, is the only  stand-alone degree ofits kind, and one ofal handful in the Nation.  PENN MANOR REPORT None  BOROUGH MANAGER REPORT  None  PRESIDENT'S REPORT  President Ostrowski mentioned that the Local Economic Development Committee meeting for this month and next month is being cancelled due to the Chair giving birth today.  Council extended their congratulations.  NEW BUSINESS None  EXECUTIVE SESSION  At7:48 p.m. Council, with the exception ofMr. Bailey, broke for an executive session to discuss the personnel issue oft the Borough Manager position. It was noted that there would be no  action coming out oft the session. ADJOURNMENT  Mrs. Gerber made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Respectfully submitted,  Borough Secretary 4of4  0E  JDR/jle