Borough of Sykesville Council Meeting May 3, 2021 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sykesville Borough Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Michele Yamrick. In attendance were Michele Yamrick, President; Ron Park, President ProTem; Council Members: Nate Alvetro, Kurt Kister, Ron Morris, and Don Zimmerman; Mayor Gail Cunningham; Solicitor Nicholas Gianvito. Absent was Vice President Visitors present were Don Reid, Earl Campbell (Sykesville Police), and Brian Elaine Fike. Williams (Crew Foreman). VISITORS CONCERNS: Don Reid raised concems/complaints about vehicles speeding on North Park Street. He stated that there was a hit and run last week (meter hit). He stated that he was almost hit by an Amish buggy. He would like to see some sort of resolution to this issue. Council decided that since it is a state road, a request should be submitted to PennDot in reducing the speed in that area. President Yamrick will make contact. Mr. Reid also complained that the lines were not painted in that area. OIC Campbell stated that iti is on his agenda but the weather needs to cooperate. CORRESPONDENCE President Michele Yamrick presented a letter to Council from the Sykesville Public Library requesting their annual allotment of $2,500 for 2021. A motion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Councilman Kurt Kister to release the annual allotment of $2,500 to the Sykesville Public Library for 2021. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Amotion to approve April 19, 2021 minutes was made by Councilman Don Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Ron Park. Motion carried. President Yamrick presented two bids for the proposed road work presented by Marc Skarbek (PennDot): 1. Hager Paving for a total cost of $63,818. 2. East American for a total cost of $78,656.22. Marc Skarbek'sr review and approval. Motion carried. Amotion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Councilman Don Zimmerman to accept Hager Paving's bid of $63,818 pending 1 Amotion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Kister to advertise the proposed junk vehicle ordinance drafted by Solicitor Gianvito. Motion carried. CREW FOREMAN REPORT: Crew Foreman Brian Williams informed Council that he contacted Kyle Smith about the mulch against the fence at the Chlorine Station. Mr. Smith stated that he had gotten permission from a Borough employee. He stated that Mr. Smith said that he would place a "No Dumping" sign there (others are dumping there Crew Foreman requested that four hour increments be allowed to be taken for vacation time. A motion was made by Councilman Kister and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman to allow employees to take four or eight hour as well). increments for vacation time. Motion carried. COMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works: Nothing to report. Finance/Personne!: Ar motion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Kister to approve Jaysa Neale's paid time off for May 4. Motion carried. Amotion was made by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Park to approve Michael Gamble's leave of absence for April 29 (6 Invoices from 814 Home and Hardware were presented to Council for a total of $151.This was to fix one of the toilets at the park restroom and copy keys for the park. A motion was made by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Park to pay 814 Home and Hardware $151 out of the Stahl hours). Motion carried. Park Recreation Board Account. Motion carried. Ordinance, Health & Safety Councilman Zimmerman requested that Foreman Williams purchase signs at Stahl Park. He presented pictures of worn and graphited signs. He also stated that a handicap sign is turned upside down. Foreman Williams will order and fix the handicap sign(s) tomorrow. 2 Utilities: Nothing to report. Parks, Recreation and Planning: Councilman Kister presented the idea to give people renting the park a key to open and close. Also make them responsible for cleaning up and raise the price to $100 and a $50 deposit. He informed that a list of rules and responsibilitfies will be distributed to the person renting the park. A motion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Councilman Ron Morris to raise renting the park to $100 and also place a $50 deposit starting the year of 2022. Motion carried. The deposit will be given back once the park passes inspection (clean A motion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Kister to take over the Park Fundraising Account once the Park Board releases Councilman Kister also presented the idea to hire a part time Borough Laborer due to the amount of work the Borough Crew has to do. The part time laborer would be responsible to maintain the grass and also help out at the park. A motion was made by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by Councilman Morris to advertise for a part time (12-24 hours/week) Borough Laborer. Motion up). the finances to the Borough. Motion carried. carried. Police, Mayor, Fire, Code Enforcement Aftached is the April 2021 monthly police summary report. Solicitor Gianvito: Solicitor Gianvito asked if Council would like him to attend the next Borough Council Meeting due to voting on the proposed EIT Resolution. President Yamrick stated that she thinks it would be a good idea for his presence. NEW BUSINESS: Nothing to report. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No executive session took place. 3 ADJOURNMENT: AI motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Don Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Ron Park. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M. Respectfullys submitted: Bal fyas Jaysa Neale Borough Secretary/reasurer 4 Sykesville Borough Monthly Police Summary April 2021 Incidents Handled Traffic Citations Issued Criminal Citations Issued 12 6 0 2 10 0 6 0 0 6 5 1 313 Borough Ordinance Violdions/Warning Written Warnings Issued Parking Tickets ssued/Warings Issued Summary Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses Felony Offenses Charges Filed at Magistrates MS/Polce/Fre/ASS Court Hearings Miles Patrolled 5