Borough of Sykesville Council Meeting  March 1, 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; Elaine Fike, Vice President; Ron Park, President ProTem; Council Members: Nate Alvetro, Timothy Brown, Kurt Kister, and Don Zimmerman; Mayor Gail Cunningham. Absent was Solicitor CJ Visitors present were Eric Mehok, Brian Williams (Crew Foreman), and Earl  Zwick.  Campbell (Sykesville Police). VISITORS CONCERNS:  Mr. Mehok requested permission from Council for use of the bank building to install cameras. He stated that cameras would help if there is ever a crime in that area (vandalism, burglary, etc.). He informed that this would not cost the Borough anything (money would come from the Chamber or Town Square). He stated that there will need to be approximately 100-150 ft. of cable for each camera. The goal is to start with 4 cameras and potentially go to 8. President Michele Yamrick also stated that it would be a good idea to get cameras on the Borough Maintenance Building. A motion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Councilman Kurt Kister to allow Mr. Mehok access to the Bank Building for installing cameras. Motion carried. Nick Yamrick will get  prices on cameras for the Maintenance Building.  CORRESPONDENCE  President Yamrick informed Council that the 2021 Financial Audit has been completed and also presented copies. The invoice for Sharkey, Piccirillo, & Keen, LLP's services is $12,475. A motion was made by Councilman Don Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Ron Park to accept and pay President Yamrick presented a letter of resignation from Councilman Tim Brown due to his relocation out of the Borough. A motion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Vice President Elaine Fike to table Councilman Brown's letter of resignation. Motion carried.  Sharkey, Piccirillo, & Keen, LLP $12,475. Motion carried.  A letter of resignation was presented to Council from Patricia Dunworth. In her letter she made a suggestion to Council which will be pursued. A motion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman to  accept Mrs. Dunworth's letter of resignation. Motion carried.  1    Barb Kopshin of 267 Memorial Park Road is requesting garbage service at her residence. Secretary Neale confirmed with Waste Management that her address can be serviced. A motion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Councilman Tim Brown to approve adding Ms. Kopshin to the President Yamrick presented to Council the 2021 CDBG Application from Jefferson County. Applications are due by May 28, 2021. Any project ideas are A PennSafe building permit application was presented from Carl Young of 5 Grant Street to install solar panels on his rooftop. A motion was made by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Park to approve Mr. Young's permit application for installation of solar panels. Motion carried.  Borough's garbage services. Motion carried.  welcomed.  OLD BUSINESS:  Amotion to approve February 1, 2021 minutes was made by Councilman Don Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Ron Park. Motion carried. President Yamrick informed Council that the Borough received letters from both Mary Pothoven and Richard Brown. Ms. Pothoven was not interested in the solicitor position and Mr. Brown can't commit to attending meetings. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Kister to appoint Nicholas Gianvito as Sykesville Borough Solicitor. Motion carried. President Yamrick will draft letters to all interested attorneys informing them of Council's decision (Nick Gianvito, Joe Ryan, and Richard  Brown). President Yamrick will also inform CJ Zwick.  CREW FOREMAN REPORT:  Foreman Williams presented three maintenance renewal agreements and invoices by Cummins Sales and Service for the generators. Generator located at South Park cost $600.89, generator located at the pump station cost $430.71, and portable unit costs $524.55. A motion was made by Councilman Tim Brown and seconded by Councilman Kurt Kister to accept and approve all three generator maintenance renewal agreements for a total cost of $1,556.15.  Motion carried.  Foreman Williams informed Council that the pumps at the lift station needs to be rebuilt (regular maintenance). He stated that the last time the pumps were rebuilt, it cost approximately $12,000. Council permitted Foreman Williams to call  Blooms to rebuild the pumps.  2    President Yamrick presented three classes held by the PA Rural Water Association. A system workshop and management class held on April 21 in Knox, Clarion County ($105 per person), infroduction to disinfection class (Zoom) held on May 4 or May 11 ($45 per person), and an operator certification exam held on May 20 at the DuBois Country Club ($105 per person). A motion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman to table this until next meeting. Foreman Williams will find out if these dates will work for the  Borough Crew. COMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works: Nothing to report. Finance/Personne!:  An invoice for $5,890.26 was presented from JHA Companies for the upcoming stormwater project. A motion was made by Councilman Brown and seconded by President ProTem Park to transfer $5,890.26 from the Sludge Removal Account to the General Fund Account and pay that amount to JHA Companies from the  General Fund. Motion carried.  Ar motion was made by President ProTem Ron Park and seconded by Councilman Nate Alvetro to accept and pay Tuning Accounting their monthly President Yamrick presented United Concordia Dental Renewal rates which has remained the same from last year. A motion was made by Councilman Zimmerman and seconded by Councilman Kister to renew United Concordia Dental for the period of 41/2021-3/31/2022. Motion carried. Amotion was made by Councilman Brown and seconded by President ProTem Park to approve Jaysa Neale's paid time off for February 16 and February 23. Amotion was made by President ProTem Park and seconded by Councilman Zimmerman to approve Karl McCracken's paid time off for January 8 (2 hrs.) Ar motion was made by Councilman Brown and seconded by Vice President Fike to approve Michael Gamble's paid time off for January 26 (2.5 hrs.). Motion  (January) retainer fee of $1,029.61. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  and January 12 (1 hr.). Motion carried.  carried.  3    Ordinance, Health & Safety Nothing to report. Utilities:  Nothing to report.  Parks, Recreation and Planning: Nothing to report.  Police, Mayor, Fire, Code Enforcement:  Attached is the February 2021 monthly police summary report.  President Yamrick presented a quote from Verizon of $39.99/month for an air card for the computer system in the Police car and also a quote from Comcast of $24.95/month (5 block) for a static IP address. There is also a one-time no truck installation fee of $29.95 for the static IP address. A motion was made by Councilman Brown and seconded by President ProTem Park to accept and  approve the above prices. Motion carried.  Solicitor Zwick: Nothing to report. NEW BUSINESS:  Councilman Zimmerman stated that the "No Parking" sign is knocked down by 814 Hardware. Councilman Alvetro said that iti isastate sign soitis up to them to put back up. He also informed Foreman Williams that there is a sign leaning by Councilman Zimmerman informed Council that there is no more Lions Club because Sykesville has "pulled away" from Lions international. The new name is the Sykesville CIA (Civic Improvement Association). He informed that they will still have fundraisers and still support different charities. Councilman Kister stated that the Sykesville CIA is hoping to host a pancake fry once a month (1st  the Town Square.  Sunday).  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  No executive session took place.  4    ADJOURNMENT:  A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Don. Zimmerman and seconded by President ProTem Ron Park. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M.  Respectfully submitted:  Rele  fyas Jaysa Neale  Borough secrelary/reasurer  5    Sykesville Borough Monthly Police Summary  February 2021  Incidents Handled Traffic Citations Issued Criminal Citations Issued  7 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 5 5 1 294  Borough Ordinance Violdtions/Waring  Written Warnings Issued  Parking Tickets ssued/Warings Issued  Summary Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses Felony Offenses  Charges Filed at Magistrates MS/Police/Fre/AS5S Court Hearings Miles Patrolled  6