DLEY. PAR  Borough of Ridley Park Council Regular Session January 17, 2017  Welcome PM.  The Ridley Park Borough Council met in Regular Session on the above date in Council Chambers of Ridley Park Borough Hall with Council President Bob Berger presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:15  Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  Mayor Eberle led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.  Councilor. Jared Brennan - Present Councilor Dan Broadhurst-P Present Councilor Michele EndrisyDalesso-Peent Councilor Mike Gale - Present Councilor. Jim Glenn Present Council Vice President Samantha Snow- - Present Mayor Hank Eberle - Present Council President Bob Berger - Present Mayor's Report (Honorable Hank Eberle) Mayor Eberle reported on the following:  Mayor Eberle presented his annual State of the Borough address. questions or comments from Council the motion passed unanimously.  Motion to accept the Mayor's report was made by Mr. Brennan and second by Mr. Glenn. With no  President Berger notified all in attendance that council had met in executive session prior to tonight's  meeting to discuss personnel matters.    Committee Reports  Planning and Zoning (Councilor Mike Gale) Planning did not meet and zoning no activity. December Code report presented  42 building permits issued, 6 pending, 53 applications, 51 rental inspections, new construction permits issued for 404 Bonsall. Ave., 424. Johnson. Ave, 120 Baldwin Ave, and 503 E. Hinkley. Code Enforcement advises homeowners never pay cash a reputable contractor will give written Motion to accept Planning and Zoning by Mr. Broadhurst and second by Mr. Brennan. Question: Dan Broadhurst asked if EPA testing would be required ate 611 N. Swarthmore. Mr. Gale replied it might be required for asbestos. Jared stated that it was done five years ago when he wason council. With no other questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously.  estimates and give 3 days to receive contract.  Public Safety (Councilor. Jim Glenn)  Fire Company's Chief Mike Eckenrode presented December report and year end 2016 report and listed Police Chief Frazier presented December 2016 and end ofy year 2016 reports along with statistics on arrest and citations issued. Chief Frazier also commended Officer. Josh Powley for his outstanding work  top 10 responders.  and noted that hel has a promising future.  Councilor Glenn: we are currently: starting interviews for part time police. on LIHEAP, Lead Paint Abatement and Mental Health Crisis Management.  Board of Health: Mr. Glenn encouraged residents to utilize Boro website and Facebook fori information Emergency Management Coordinator, Mike Garvin will be heading up committee to redesign snow emergency routes, which have fallen into disrepair. Committee willl have a representative from Fire,  Police, Highway Department, Council and Borough.  Motion to accept Public! Safety by Mrs. Endriss-Dalessio and second by Mrs. Snow.  Question: Mr. Gale, does civil service propose candidates? Mr. Glenn, No, civil service does not propose candidates. This is through the application process. Civil service has a meeting in the next monthi to discuss next steps if any. With no other questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously. Telecommunications: Jared gave Danielle approval to purchase a new DVD player which has been  Communications (Councilor, Jared Brennan) replaced by telecommunications.    Barnstormers: One act play festival January 20, 21 and 28th. There will be bake sale at event. Auditions for' "American Idiot" are. January 24th and 25th. May! 5th and 6th and 12th and 18th are show dates a nd May  7th, matinee. Much to do about murder February 10",11",17", 18th and Feb: 12th.  Senior's Birthday Party for Marie Wissing who is 98 years old.  35th Anniversary of Ridley Park Seniors Club this March. Planning of observance later this month. Aging at home is a service for the aging at home is being reviewed.Annual dues and moderate cost for  services. This service has recently come to Ridley Park Community. Motion to accept Communications by Mr. Broadhurst and second by Mrs. Snow.  Question: Mr. Gale, is there still a program organized by Junior Councilor to shovel snow? Vice President Snow said volunteers are welcome but depends on schools not being in session. With no other  questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously. Community Resources (Vice President Samantha Snow)  Vice President Snow encouraged all to continue to recycle to reduce tipping fees and help the environment. There have been some issues with trash and' Vice President Snow thanked Danielle in the office for her help with trash issues. Christmas Tree recycling concludes tomorrow, Jan 19th.  Jan 19th is also our normal monthly yard waste collection. questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously. Public Relations (Councilor Dan Broadhurst) Historic: Society meeting ati the Library February 2nd at7 pm. HARB: No meeting due to holidays. SORA-[ Dan wants to have meeting.  Motion to accept Community Resources by Mr. Glenn and: second by Mr. Brennan. With no other  Library Board, Dan read report from December board meeting, met December 17th at Boro Hall. Stitches group( sewing, knitting, crocheting) meets at Library Feb 6 and March 6, Dan read al list of  Librarian Mary Alice Walsh will be at February meeting.  upcoming events.  Applebees Sunday February 26th 8 to 10 AM. from Council, the motion passed unanimously. Parks and Property (Councilor Shellie Endriss--Dalessio First snow this past week which was well handled. Business Association did not meet.  Motion to accept Public Relations by Mr. Gale and second by Mr. Brennan. With no other questions  Ridley Park Athletic Club cheerleading in season. Sign ups for softball and basevall in February.    Shade Tree Commission no quorum.  Motion to accept Parks and Property by Mr. Glenn and second by Mr. Broadhurst. Question Dan asked why Shade Tree did not have a quorum, there is one member who iss still ill. Quesiton, Jared missed workshop and wanted to know what was discussed regarding tree ordinances, no further information available at this time. With no other questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously.  Finance and Personnel (President Berger) Accounts payable of $161,478.16 to be approved.  Main Streets, Brief synopsis of 2016 events including Farmers Market, Fall Festival, Winter Market.  Volunteers are always welcome,  CDCA, Bob reviewed year end report and new auditing firm. Grants, CDBG Bonnes Park $225,000 in final stages. thanked Bill for all of his time and service.  Personnel, William Stewart's resignation as Borough Manager because he has taken a newj job. We Chris Graham from our office staff is retiring in March. Wei thank Chris for her many' years of service. Finance, 4th straight 0%1 taxi increase. Engagement letter from auditors received today. Motion to accept Finance and Personnel by Mrs. Endriss-Dalessio and second by Mrs. Snow. Question, Dan handed out bank statement and made comments regarding finances. Al lengthy discussion ensued. President Berger indicated that we were solvent and our capital reserve had been fortified. With no other questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously.  Administrative Reports: Borough Manager: (William Stewart)  Mr Stewart will be resigning effective at the end of this meeting. Open action items include:  2grants to be closed:  1)Treevitalize grant regarding trees at lake 2) Leaf vac trailera and leaf truck grant  Police SUV has arrived and is at vendor being upfitted COSTAR quote for new lawnmower received Refinancing general obligation note on Police Station Engineers Report: (Charles Catania, PE)  Report Attached    Solicitors Report: (E Ernest Angelos Esq) No Report this evening Public Comment  Andy Furman - 419 Pomeroy Street: Budget questions.  William Caller 507 West Road: Commented on several budget issues as professional audit. Michael -1 11 Parkwynne Apartments: Spoke about increasing support for mental health services.  Action Items  *Motion: to approve the accounts payable from the period beginning 12/01/2016 through 12/31/2016 in the amount of $161,478.16. The motion was made by President Berger and second by Mr. Glenn. Motion: Accept the resignation from William Stewart. The motion was made by President Berger and second by Mr. Glenn. Comment, Mr. Brennan, he is in support of Mr. Stewart and indicated he would vote no in accepting the letter of resignation. Support was also offered by Mr. Broadhurt's and Mr. Gale. *Motion: to accept the Notice of Retirement from Christine Graham from the position of Borough Secretary. The motion was made by President Berger and second by Mr. Glenn. With no other questions *Motion to reappoint: Denise Clifton to the Board of Health for 5 years as of01/01/2017. The motion was made byi Mr. Glenn and second by Mr. Brennan. With no other questions from Council, the motion *Motion to reappoint: Janette Fox to the Library for 3 years as of01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Broadhurst and second by Mrs. Snow. With no other questions from Council, the motion passed *Motion to reappoint: Mary Alice Walsh to the Library for 3 years as ofo 01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Broadhurst and second by Mrs. Snow. Question, Mr. Glenn shouldn't Librarian be a permanent member of the Library Board? President Berger, we have always done this. With no other *Motion to reappoint: Andy Hamilton to the Library for 3 years as of 01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Broadhurst and second by Mrs. Endriss-Dalessio. With no other questions from Council, the *Motion to reappoint: Tom Williams to Telecommunication for 3 years as of01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Brennan and second by Mr. Broadhurst. With no other questions from Council, the *Motion to reappoint: Shellie Dalessio to Telecommunication for 3 years as of01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Brennan and second by Mr. Broadhurst. With no other questions from Council, the  With no other questions from Council, the motion passed unanimously.  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The motion was made by Mr. Gale and: second by Mr. Glenn. With no other questions from Council, the *Motion to reappoint: Richard Guerra to the Planning Commission for 4 years as of01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Gale and second by Mr. Brennan. With no other questions from Council, the *Motion to reappoint: Linda Hosbach to the Zoning Hearing Board for 5 years as of 01/01/2017. The motion was made by Mr. Gale and second by Mr. Brennan. With no other questions from Council, the  passed unanimously.  motion passed unanimously.  the motion passed 61 to Owith Councilor Endriss-Dalessio abstaining.  motion passed unanimously.  motion passed unanimously.  motion passed unanimously. Oldl Business  Mr. Brennan asked why we have 2 general fund accounts. The account was compromised during last Mr. Glenn noted that Verizon has been issued: street opening permits to install Fios cable in the near Mr. Broadhurst asked Mayor Eberle can swear Carol Raupi into the Library board sometime this month. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Glenn second by' Vice President Snow. With no other questions from Council,  election season and the new account was opened. Old account now closed.  future.  New Business: None  the motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned 9:14 PM.  Respectfully submitted by Sheila M. Glenn, Chairperson ofTelecommunications Advisory Committee