BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY: 3, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The reorganization meeting of1 the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order ROLL CALL: Mayor Kinsey did roll call andi those present were Mr. RobertJ. May Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr.Tyleinneweber, Borough Engineer, Mr. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master, Mr. David Eggert, Member by Zoom and Mrs. Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary by Zoom. Those absent were Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor. NOMINATION FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mayor Kinsey opened the nominations for Council President. Rev. Bennethum nominated Mr. RobertJ. May for Council President; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz. There were no other nominations for Council President so the nominations were closed. NOMINATION FOR COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Fritz nominated Mr. David Eggert for Council Vice President; seconded by Rev. Bennethum. There were no other nominations for Council' Vice President and the nominations were closed. MOTION: Mr. Michael Fritz made the motion for Mr. Robert May and Mr. David Eggert for Council President and Council Vice President respertfuly;seronded by Rev. MEETINGTURNED OVER TO COUNCIL PRESIDENT: At: this time Mayor Kinsey turned the meeting over to the Council President, Mr. Robert May. The meeting was turned over to Council President at 7:35 2022 BOROUGH APPOINTMENTS: Borough appointments to be made for 2022 were disturbed to the members of Council prior to the meeting. Mr. May read aloud all of the appointments to be made for 2022 by Resolution 858-2022. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion to adopt Resolution 858- 2022 Borough appointments for 2022; seconded by Mr. Warren Lubenow; all were in favor and the BOROUGH MEETING SCHEDULE: The meeting schedule needs to approved by Council for the seçond Thursday oft the month at 7:30P PM. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to approve the meeting date as the second Thursday of the month; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favorand ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were inf favor and the motion carried. The reorganization meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council  by Mayor Barrie C. Kinsey, at 7:30 PM.  Bennethum; all were inf favor and the motion carried.  PM.  motion carried.  the motion carried. This schedule was advertised in the Reading Eagle.  adjourned at7:36PM. egpertfulysubmitted, Susan D. Eggert I Borough Secretary ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL 1/22  1    BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES MONDAYL,JANUARY3, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The regular meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by ROLL CALL: Roll Call was done by Council President, Mr. May and indicated that the following Council members were present; Mr. Robert May, Council President, Mr. David Eggert, Council Vice President by Zoom, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Mr. Michael Fritz, Mr. Steve Geibel, Mr. Warren Lubenow and Mr. GregoryZawilla. Others in attendance included the Borough Mayor, Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough Engineer, Mr. Ty Leinneweber, Road Master, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Borough Manager, Ms. Allison Leinbach, and Borough Secretary, Mrs. Susan Eggert by Zoom. Those absent this evening included APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from thei December 9, 2021, meeting were distributed to the members of Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. David Eggert; Mr. May, Mr. Eggert, Rev. Bennethum, Mr. Fritz, Mr. Geibel, and Mr. Zawilla voting in favor; Mr. Lubenow abstained due to his absence at the December 9, 2021 APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment from the general fund totaled $47,719.43. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund totaled $1,621.61. This includes bills upt to and including 1/3/22. MOTION: Mr. Steve Geibel made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of alll bills presented for payment and ratification; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all TREASURER'S REPORT: The consolidated treasurer's report for December 2021 was distributed to the members of Council prior to1 the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion approving the consolidated treasurer's report for December 2021 and file it for audit; seconded by Mr. Zawilla; all were in favor and the motion GENERAL: $438,383.12 RESERVES:$77,174.55 SEWER: $336,318.38 LIQUIDF FUELS: $255,427.54 FIRE TAX: $4,441.09 READING REAL ESTATE- Mr. Leinneweber indicated that the plan has not yet been filed with the County. The reason this plan has not yet been filedi is because there are outstanding invoices with regard toi the planning process. Mr. May indicated that he would like to authorize Ms. Leinbach to communicate with the property owner with regard to the outstanding invoices to see what the property  Council President, Mr. RobertJ. May, at 7:37 PM.  Borough. Solicitor, Ms.. Joan London.  meeting.  were in favor andi ther motion carried.  carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TY LEINNEWEBER  owner's intentions are with regard to filing thei final plan. PUBLICI WORKS/SEWER- DERREK RHOADS the next couple of weeks. ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  Mr. Rhoads gave Council an update on the sewer project with Mr. Rehab and work will be occurring over  1/22  2    OLD BUSINESS  SMALLI WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ORDINANCE- The sample ordinance was distributed to the members of Council prior to the last meeting. There will bet further discussion at the February meeting BERKS NATURE- Mr. May indicated that he would like toi table the discussion about the Berks Nature NEW OPENING BURNING ORDINANCE This ordinance is now ready to be reviewed by the Solicitor and authorized for advertisement and adoption ati the February meeting. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing advertisement oft the new open burning ordinance; seconded by Mr. Geibel; Mr. May, Mr. Eggert, Mr. Geibel, Mr. Lubenow, and Rev. Bennethum voting int favor; Mr. Fritz abstained 2022 No Nonsense Neutering Agreement - This was reviewed by both parties and the voucher system ist the system that they would prefer to use to keep track of services that are provided to our residents. MOTION: Mr. Eggert madei the motion authorizing the Borough to sign the agreement with No Nonsense Neutering; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried.  with regard to this ordinance. agreement until February.  because he has not reviewed the ordinance.  NEW BUSINESS  RESOLUTION 859-2022 Resolution 859-2022 is a 2022 Fee Schedule. The new updated fee schedule includes at fee for the administration of building permits to cover costs done by office staff. Ms. Leinbach. alsoi indicated that there is an increase in sewage enforcement fees. There was a discussion about the fee schedule. MOTION: Mr. Fritz made the motioni to adopt Resolution 859-2022 a 2022 fee schedule which is attached to the minutes for review; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were inf favor The next Council meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM in the Council  and the motion carried.  Chambers of St. Lawrence Borough Hall.  ADIOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were ini favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned: at  8:02 PM.  Respectulysubmitted, sd g9t Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  1/22  3    BOROUGH OFST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY10,2022  CALL TOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thei following people were present; Mr. RobertJ. May, Council President, Mr. David W. Eggert, Council Vice President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough Mayor, Mr. TyLeinneweber, Borough Engineer, Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master and Mrs. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Monday, January 3, 2022, Reorganizationt meeting were presented to Council for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to approve the minutes from the reorganization meeting; seconded by Mr. Warren Lubenow; all werei in favor and the motion carried. The minutes from the regular meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022, were presented to Council prior to the meeting forr review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve the minutes from the. January 3, 2022, meeting as presented; seconded by APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council prior toi the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund totaled $112,991.89. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund totaled $158,421.34. Bills requiring payment and ratification from thel liquid fuels fund totaled $6,478.34. Bills requiring payment and ratification from thet fire tax fund totaled $2,750.00. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications oft the bills presented for payment and ratification. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of all bills presented; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in TREASURER'S REPORT: There was a revised December 2021 treasurer's report presented to Council for approval. Ms. Leinbachi indicated that there was an error in the reserve account balance and therefore a revised report was presented. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve the revised December 2021 treasurer's report; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all werei ini favor and the motion carried. GENERAL:S438,38312 RESERVE: $82,191.79 SEWER: $336,318.38 LIQUID FUELS: $255,427.54 FIRETAX:$4,441.09 Thet treasurer's report from January 2022 was presented to Council for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to thet treasurer's report. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion toa approve the. January treasurersreport as presented; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and GENERAL: $387,738.21 RESERVE:S82,209.25 SEWER:S212,11727 LIQUIDFUELS: $250,875.15 FIRETAX: $1,988.72  President, Mr. Robert. J. May, at 7:30 PM.  Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary.  Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the motion carried.  favor and the motion carried.  the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TYI LEINNEWEBER, SDE Mr. Leinneweber told Council that hel has nothing new to report.  ST.LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  1/22  4    REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR- JOANL LONDON, KOZLOFF STOUDT  ORDINANCE 450- Ordinance 4501 is the new open burn ordinance. Ms. London has reviewed and Council has previously authorized the Ordinance for advertisement. The open burn ordinance will be DRAFT ORDINANCE FORI MUNICIPAL FEES, LIENS- Ms. London indicated that she had sent a draft ordinance for municipal fees and liens. This will bei forwarded to Council after Ms. Leinbach has a  advertised for adoption at1 the March 2022 meeting.  chance to review.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MAYOR- BARRIE KINSEY  The Mayor read his report which is part oft the minutes for review. Also the police report was available  forr review.  PLANNING COMMISSION  The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at7:30 PM. The small  communication ordinance will be the topic of discussion.  RECREATION DAVID EGGERT 15, 2022, at 9:00 AM at the playground. LIBRARY LIAISON- REV BENNETHUM UNFINISHED BUSINESS their February 23, 2022, meeting.  The Borough is planning on having the annual Easter Egg hunt this year. It will take place on Friday, April  The library will bel having their book by the bag sale this coming weekend.  SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ORDINANCE- The Planning Commission will be reviewing this at  BERKS NATURE AGREEMENT- This will discussed in executive session.  NEWI BUSINESS  CERTIIFCATION OF UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES The tax collector reported that there were two unpaid real estate tax bills totaling $898.73. These bills willl bet turned over to Berks County Tax Claim for collection. MOTION: Mr. Eggert madei the motion ratifying the certificate of unpaid real estate taxes to Berks County Tax Claim totaling $898.73; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all werei in favor and the motion CERTIFICATE OF UNPAID FIRE TAX: The tax collector reported that there were two unpaid fire tax bills totaling $86.60. These bills will bet turned over to the Borough of St. Lawrence for collection. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion ratifying the unpaid fire tax bills totaling $86.60 to be turned over to the Borough of St. Lawrence for collection; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all werei in favor and the AEP ENERGY The contract for electricity will expire in 2023. We have received a quote and have lockedi in with a price of $0.05388 for a new five-year contract. Authorization is needed to ratify this contract. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion authorizing the signing of a contract/agreement for electricity at a price of $0.05388; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the motion carried. DISBURSEMENT OF ARPA FUNDS There has been a request from the Central Berks Police Association for $14,444.35 whichi is7 7.5% of the funds the Borough has received to be used as premium pay for essential workers that bear the greatest health risk during COVID. There was a short discussion and all  carried.  motion carried.    ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  1/22  5  questions were answered. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing $14,444.531 to cover premium pay for essential workers during COVID to Central Berks Regional Police Association; seconded REIMBURSE SEWER FUND FROM ARPA FUNDS- Ms. Leinbach is requesting that a reimbursement be made to the sewer fund out of ARPA monies to cover the cost of the sewer infrastructure project totaling $75,225.00. This would pretty much wipe out the ARPA funds that have been received to date however another $92,000 is expected around the Marchi timeframe. Mr. Mayi indicated that he is opposed to doing this because once the reimbursement is made to the sewer fund it can bet transferred out ift the Borough has another project that they would like to do with those funds. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the reimbursement of $75,225.001 tot the sewert fund from ARPAI monies to cover the sewer project costs; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; Rev. Bennethum, Mr. Eggert, Mr. Fritz, Mr. Lubenow, Mr. Geibel and Mr. Zawilla voting in favor; Mr. May opposed; the motion carried with a vote EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Mayi indicated that at this time he is requesting an executive session to discuss the Berks Nature Agreement, real estate and personnel issues. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to goi into executive session to discuss personnel, Berks Nature and Real estate; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were ini favor and the motion carried. Council went into executive session at 8:04 PM. Council PERSONNEL: After al lengthy discussion, Council has decided to make a current part time employee full time to the road crew. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Ms. Leinbach to make the appropriate changes tot the road crew taking a part time employee, Jennifer Ulrich, to full time status; ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were inf favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:50  by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried.  of6-1.  came out of executive session at 8:49 PM.  seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor andi the motion carried.  PM.  Respectulysubmitted, &-Sge Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  1/22  6    BOROUGH OFST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, MARCH1 10, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order at 7:30PME by ROLL CALL: Mr. May did the roll call andi the following were present, Mr. RobertJ. May, Council President, Mr. David' W. Eggert, Council' Vice President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough Mayor, Mr. Tyl Leinneweber, Borough Engineer, SDE, Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, Kozloff Stoudt, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master, and Mrs. Susan Eggert, BoroughSecretary. Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, was noti in attendance this evening. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the February 10, 2022, were presented to Council for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications toi the minutes. MOTION: Mr. Warren Lubenow made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded! by Mr. Michael Fritz; all APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Bills requiring payment and ratification were distributed to Council priort to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or Clarifications to the bills that were presented. Bills requiring payment and ratification fromi the general fund totaled $75,923.39. Bills requiring payment andi ratification from the: sewer fund totaled! $80,767.73. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund totaled $8,027.62. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert madei the motion authorizing payment and ratification of all of thel bills presented; seconded by APPROVAL OF THE TREASURER'S REPORT: The treasurer's report was distributed to the members of Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve thei treasurer's report as presented andi filei it for GENERAL: $306,508.20 RESERVE: $82,221.87: SEWER: $334,122.92 LIQUIDE FUELS: $243,899.67 FIRETAX:2,156.84 SMALL COMMUNICATION ORDINANCE - The Planning Commission met to discuss the small wireless communication ordinance and there was al lot ofl language int the ordinance that the Commission wanted more information on or frankly just didn't apply to a municipality our size. Mr. Leinneweber and Ms. Leinbach willl be working on the ordinance and the plan is to have the Commission meet againi in April REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR JOAN LONDON, BOROUGH: SOLICITOR, KOZLOFF: STOUDT ORDINANCE 450- Ordinance 4501 is the open burnordinance. This wasi reviewed by the Borough Council at few times as well as Ms. London. The ordinance was advertised ini the Reading Eagle on 3/22/22. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Ordinance 450 Open Burning; seconded by  Council President, Mr. RobertJ J. May.  were in favor andi the motion carried.  Mr. Fritz; all werei in favor and the motion carried.  audit; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were ini favor and the motion carried. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINNER -TYI LEINNEWEBER, SDE  for further discussion.  Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried. ST.LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  3/22  7    REPORT OF THE BOROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING OFFICER- ALLISON LEINBACH TRAISER- Ms. Leinbach and Mr. Rhoads sati in onal Webinar with Traiser which is a software program to use forzoning and permitting. There is al handout that is included in the packet for review. There was al lengthy discussion with regard to the use oft this software and the website was provided for Council to review more about the product. Mr. Rhoads is trying to contact one oft the municipalities that are using the software to gain some feedback from them. This will bei further discussed at the next  Council meeting. RECREATION- DAVID EGGERT  EGG HUNT- The Egg Hunt will take place on Friday, April 15 at 9:00 AM.  NEW BUSINESS  RESOLUTION 860-2022- Resolution 860-2022 reappointed Mr. Warren Lubenow to the Planning Commission to ai five year term expiring 4/1/27. MOTION: Mr. Fritz made the motion to adopt Resolution 860-2022 reappointing Mr. Lubenow toi the Planning Commission; seconded by Mr. Eggert; RESOLUTION 861-2022- Resolution 861-2022 appoints Ms. Lynn Leinbach and Ms.. Jennifer Ulrich as assistant code enforcement and zoning officers. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Resolution 861-2022 appointing Ms. Leinbach and Ms. Ulrich as assistant code enforcement and zoning officers; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were int favor and the motion carried. LETTER OF SUPPORT- Chief Serafin ofi the Central Berks Police Department is requesting al letter of support for grant applications to the County and the State for financial assistance of general Police Operations. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Ms. Leinbach to draft al letter of support tot the Central Berks Police Department for the grant application process for funding for Police Operations; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were ini favor and the motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. May requested an executive session to discuss real estate, easements and the al Berks Nature Agreement. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to enter executive session; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried. Borough Council entered executive  all werei in favor and the motion carried.  session at 8:12F PM. Council came out of executive session at 9:07 PM.  ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION  MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Mr. Leinneweber of SDE to do surveying on the Borough Land at a cost not to exceed $10,000; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were int favor and the motion ADJOURNMENT- MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Steve Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at  carried.  9:08 PM.  Regpectulysubmited, I Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary 3/22  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  8    BOROUGH OFST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL14, 2022  CALL TO ORDER: The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thei following people were present, Mr. Robert. J. May, President, Mr. David' W. Eggert, Vice President, D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Mayor, Mr. Tyl Leinneweber, Borough Engineer, Ms. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, arriving at 7:40F PM, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Roadmaster and Mrs. Susan Eggert, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the previous meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, were distributed prior toi the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications tot the minutes. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Warren Lubenow; all werei in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Bills requiring payment and ratification were distributed to the members of Council prior to the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund totaled $102,174.77. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund totaled $201,061.90. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund totaled $2,891.73. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing payment and ratification from the general, sewer and liquid fuels funds; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; all were in favor and the motion TREASURER's REPORT: The treasurersreport was distributed to the members of Council prior to the meeting for review. There were: no questions, corrections or clarifications to the treasurer's report. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion approving thei treasurer's report as presented andi file it for GENERALS353,8557 RESERVE:S82,235.83 FIRE TAX:$12,890.06 SEWER: $320,657.95 LQUIDFUES-S24105541 MR.. JAN PLUTO Mr. Pluto who resides at 3817 Patton Street sent in a request to the Borough to post the police activity report withi the number of calls and types of callsi int the next newsletter. This was discussed and this will appear ini the next newsletter and will also be available on the Borough website. READING REAL ESTATE: -This was initially deferred until Ms. London arrived. When Ms. London arrived, it was discussed. The plans were initially signed in April of 2021. A deed of consolidation has been prepared. Areaffirmation needs to be approved for another 90-day period and a copy oft the consolidation deed is needed for thet files. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion reaffirming another 90-day period; seconded by Mr. Steve Geibel; all were int favor and the motion carried.  President, Mr. RobertJ J. May, at7:30F PM.  Borough Secretary.  carried.  audit; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried.  PUBLICHEARINGS, PETITONS:  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TY LEINNEWEBER  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  4/22  9    WOODLAND: SURVEY: The survey has been completed on the land off of Church Lane Road. The original easement was not correct. Mr. Koch has granted the Borough access to the Borough staffand professionals to complete the survey. They still need to put two to three pins to complete the survey. The Mayor reported to Council that the police report shows the Borough being 13 percent oft the calls in March. He also indicated that Exeter Township has waived all permit fees to Central Berks Police for the building of an evidence garage at the AVMA property; the garage will be on the Exeter Township side oft the property. He also read an article that was in the Reading Eagle with regard to the Animal Rescue League and that they are awaiting three test results for rabies in addition tot the one positive result from at few weeks ago. There was also a discussion about the. Jacksonwald Avenue property that was also part of the rabies investigation by the Animal Rescue League. Mr. May feels that the Animal Rescue League should investigate further whether or not cats were harbored in the home and nott taken to be checked and neutered; this was brought to his attention by a neighboring property. There were eight zoning permits done int thei first quarter three of which were denied.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MAYOR- BARRIE KINSEY  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH. ZONING OFFICER- ALLISON LEINBACH  REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS- DERREK RHOADS  Mr. Fritz indicated that he witnessed Mr. Rehab not following proper PPE: and had a concern that the Borough could bel liable ifs something happens to an individual working ini the Borough. Ms. London indicated that the Borough would not be liable but Mr. Rhoads willi talk to the foreman. Mr. Rhoads indicated that Comcast Cable is going to be running cable throughout the Borough over the next two  years.  BUDGET & FINANCE - ALLISON LEINBACH  SMALL BORROWING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS- Ms. Leinbach was int touch with Mid Penn Bank and we can loan up to 30% of revenue which would be approximately $125,000 which would be enough to payi fort the sewer rehabilitation project. The interest rate is around 4%1 for 5 years. The paperwork should be ready fort the May meeting. There was a discussion about considering a sewer rate increase during the budget process to rebuild the sewer funds for projects of a similar nature. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Ms. Leinbach to obtain the paperwork for the small borrowing loan;  seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried.  PLANNING COMMISSION  Mr. Lubenow is the new chairman of the Planning Commission. The Commission met in March to work on the small wireless communication ordinance. Int the future they will be working on a complete overhaul oft the zoning ordinance especially since over 50% of all properties in the Borough are pre- existing non-conforming. Ms. London suggested addressing solar in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Lubenow commented on the height of the new poles that Met Ed are putting in and asked whether or not we had al height restriction. Ms. London will investigate as to whether or noty you can restrict height of utility  poles.  RECREATION- DAVID EGGERT ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  EGG HUNT- - The egg hunt is scheduled for tomorrow, April 15, at 9:00 AM at the playground.  4/22  10    OLDI BUSINESS  BERKS NATURE- Ms. London prepared an amendment to the agreement which needs to be recorded. Mr. May is still opposed toi the statement that Berks Nature cani turn the easement over to someone else. There was a discussion andi it was noted that the Council would like there to be a physical presence in Berks County and would like there to be a statement that no assignment oft the easement can be made without consent of both parties. Ms. London will: send a lettert to Berks Nature addressing the questions that arose. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made a motion authorizing Ms. London to send the amendment to Berks Nature; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; Rev. Bennethum, Mr. Eggert, Mr. Lubenow, TRAISER PROPOSAL The proposal was e-mailed to all the members of Council prior to the meeting for review as well as part of the packet to be reviewed this evening. This software will make the permitting process easier as well as document management, code enforcement, Municipay, asset management, traffic signs, and citizen complaints. There was al lengthy discussion and Mr. Fritz expressed a concern abouti the price and whether or not we could financially afford to purchase the software. Ms. Leinbach indicated that just the time it would: save heri from processing the permits will more than make up for the price of the software. Ms. Leinbach indicated that she has been looking at software for quite some time and event though wel looked into Civic GOV it never really worked out the way that we would have liked it to. This software will basically support 30 users which is more than sufficient for what we need. All oft the questions and concerns that were raised by Mr. Fritz and Mr. Lubenow were addressed and answered. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion to approve the purchase of the Traiser software; seconded by Mr. Eggert; all were in favor and the motion carried. EXETER FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE- Mr. Geibel indicated that Exeter Township is interested in starting up the Fire Advisory Committee again. The question being asked is ifSt. Lawrence would like to have representation on the committee as it had in the past. There was a discussion andi it was decided that since Exeter Fire Department is getting St. Lawrence tax dollars that we would indeed like tol have representation on the committee. MOTION: Mr. Geibel made the motion indicating that St. Lawrence would indeed like to have representation on the fire advisory committee; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried. It was noted that Mr. May was the representative from St. Lawrence in the past and he is willing to be a representative again; Mr. Lubenow indicated that he BOROUGH HALL STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT- Mr. Mayi indicated that last month there was discussion about getting the Borough Hall assessed for what upgrades would be needed to actually bring the building up to code. If we are going to stay att this current location upgrades and repairs need to be done to the building. Mr. May put outa ai few feelers and only one submitted a proposal. The proposal received was from SSM Group and the proposal is in the minutes for review. There was a lengthy discussion; the proposal was broken down into two and the existing building condition assessment would cost $16,000 and the master planning study for the site and building upgrades would cost $23,800. Mr. Fritzi indicated that he would like to go on record by stating that het thinks that this isa huge amount of money to spend to find out the condition oft thel building. Mr. Leinneweber and Mr. May, who are both professional engineers indicated that they did noti feel like that this figure is out of line because this is a professional service. It was decided that we will go with the option of $16,000 for the condition of the building and wait ont the master plan. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the assessment of the condition of the building at a price of $16,000 by SSM Group;  Mr. Zawilla, Mr. Fritz and Mr. Geibel voting in favor and Mr. May opposed.  NEW BUSINESS  wouldi indeed like to serve as the alternate if Mr. Mayi is unable to attend.  seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  4/22  11    ADIOURNMENT: MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were int favor and the motion carried. The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at  9:18PM.  Respectulysubmites, KEss Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  4/22  12    BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, MAY12, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thei following people were present; Mr. Robert. J. May, Council President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Ty Leinneweber, Borough Engineer SDE, Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor Kozloff Stoudt, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master, Mrs. Susan D. Eggert, Borough Secretary and Chief Ray Serafin, Central Berks Police. Mr. David Eggert, Council' Vice President, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member and Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough Mayor APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Thursday, April 14, 2022, meeting were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications toi the minutes. MOTION: Mr. Warren Lubenow made the motion approving the minutes as presented; APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council for approval. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund totaled $95,755.04. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund totaled $138,438.54. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund totaled $2,887.59. Bills requiring payment and ratification fromi thet fire tax fund totaled $4,048.78. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the bills that were presented. MOTION: Mr. Fritz made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of alll bills presented; seconded by! Mr. Steve Geibel; all were in favor and the TREASURER'S REPORT: The treasurer's report was presented to the members of Council prior toi the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to thei treasurer's report. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion approving thet treasurer's report as presented and file it for GENERAL: $641,448.67: SEWER: $99,416.92 RESERVE:: $82,248.89 LIQUIDI FUELS: $238,201.69 FIRE TAX:$39,531.27 SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE EASEMENT There is a property off of Church Lane Road who was previous granted an easement fromi the Borough however the easement was done incorrectly and needs to bei fixed. The property has since sold. Mr. Leinneweber presented a map detailing the easement. Ms. London will need to prepare an easement agreement according the survey map. There are two pins that still need to be placed and this was discussed in detail. SDE will place the pins according to the survey. Mr. May also suggested that the Borough get its own easement from the property owner in question who is Mr. Henry Koch, for Borough use by employees and possible contractors for the Borough. Mr. May also suggested that the easement expand to lat and long which  President, Mr. Robert. J. May, at 7:30 PM.  were absent this evening.  seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; all werei inf favor and the motion carried.  motion carried.  audit; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were ini favor andi the motion carried. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TYI LEINNEWEBER, SDE  can be accessed by cell phone. ST.LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  5/22  13    REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR-. JOANLONDON, KOZLOFF STOUDT LETTER TO BERKS NATURE Ms. London indicated that she has sent al letter to Berks Nature regarding the agreement that is currentlyi in place. She is awaiting response from them at this time. REPORT OF BOROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING OFFICER- ALLISON LEINBACH  Ms. Leinbach discussed with Council the various properties that were for sale and were sold or have sale pending proposals in place and the potential for zoning issues with each of those properties. This was  discussed in detail and all questions were answered. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MAYOR- BARRIE KINSEY  Mayor Kinsey was absent this evening. The police report was available for review. Ms. Leinbach also noted that the resident's request for detailed police reports in the newsletters are now posted on the  website.  PUBLIC' WORKS- DERREK RHOADS  Mr. Rhoads report was reviewed. Tests were done by MJ Reideri fort the MS 4 waiver where the water comes in and exits the Borough to prove there is no change added by the Borough. This information will addi in obtaining a waiver on MS 4 stormwater. Itwas also noted that the Borough uses Mt. Penn's backhoe but shares in the maintenance cost of the equipment. Ms. London was directed to work on an agreement with regard to shared equipment with other municipalities to aid in the workman's comp  issues that could arise from accidents with using such equipment.  SANITARY SEWER- - ALLISON LEINBACH  Ms. Leinbach indicated that she received e-mails from PA American about sewer rates. Theyl have submitted rate increases before the PUC (Public Utility Commission). Ms. Leinbach prepared al handout with regard to rates showing current rates and rates that arel being presented to the PUC. There isa significant change in the rates, which: shows a 30% increase. Att this point we will have no choice but to raise sewer rates this year and possible raise them again next year. The sewer fund has been used to maintain the system and has been pretty much depleted at this point. Mr. May explained that there has not been a rate increase since 2009 and that al lot of work has been done to the maintenance oft the system since that time. Mr. Mayi is suggesting that we send Ms. London to the PUCI hearing showing how much work the Borough has done to the collection system and prove that we only flow through such a small section of what was the Exeter collection system to argue the kind ofi increase that PA American is proposing to the PUC. MOTION: Mr. May made the motion authorizing Ms. London to go to the PUC hearing to represent the Boroughi in the matter of sewer rate increases; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were ini favor and the motion carried. Mr. Rhoads also indicated that manholes are being pulled and monitored during significant rain fall events looking for additional I&I.  PLANNING COMMISSION  There will be no Planning Commission meeting in May. The Commission did meet to discuss the small communications ordinance: and there have been a lot of questions with regard to restricting height of poles and units. Ms. Leinbach and Mr. Leinneweber will be doing more research on this matter. There  may be a. June meeting which will be determined after the next Council meeting.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  5/22  14    RECREATION  PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Att this time we have only been able to recruit one playground leader. We cannot run the playground with only one leader. This was discussed and if we cannot find reliable good candidates for leaders by. June 1, 2022, the playground program for summer 2022 will be canceled. Mrs. Eggerti indicated that she has reached outt to Exeter High School for help in recruiting leaders fort the  summer program. ZONING HEARING BOARD  Ms. Leinbach indicated there is a possibility that two applicants may go before the Zoning Hearing Board since their zoning permit applications were denied and variances will be requiredi if they want to do  what was requested on the application.  MUNICIPAL LANDS  Mr. Lubenow indicated that he did take 101 to 12 people on his annual hike int the woods on April 23rd. Mr. Lubenow and Rev. Bennethum were helping the library move books today getting ready fort their  LIBRARYLIAISON- -REVBENNETHUM book: sale this weekend. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  EXETER ADVISORY BOARD - Exeter Township has tabled the matter: at this time.  AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAY- Ms. Leinbach indicated that we have entered into agreement with Municipay for people to pay for permits online with the use of the Traiser system. They will also have the option of dropping off checks or mailing them in. This agreement has fees being charged to the individual when using credit cards or e checks. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion to confirm the signing of the Municipay agreement; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all werei int favor and the motion  carried.  GENERAL COMMENTS  Mr. Fritz just wanted to comment on the continuity of the Borough Council to work together to get things done int the best interest oft the residents oft the Borough since neighboring municipalities are having SO many issues among themselves and how proud hei is of Council's ability to work together. Mr. ADIOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:34  Geibel wasi in agreement.  PM.  Respectfullys submitted, Icoc Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary 5/22  ST.LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  15    BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,JUNE: 9, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thei following members and professionals were present; Mr. Robert May, Council President, Mr. David' W. Eggert, Council Vice President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Ty Leinneweber, Borough Engineer- - SDE, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mrs. Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary, and Mr. Brian Boland, Borough Solicitor- Kozloff Stoudt. Those absent this evening included Mr. Michael Fritz, Member and Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough Mayor. Others present this evening were Mr. Andrew Hafer and Mrs. Amanda Hafer, Borough APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Thursday, May 12, 2022, meeting were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications toi the minutes that were presented. MOTION: Mr. Warren Lubenow made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; ally were ini favor and the motion carried. AMENDING AGENDA: At this time the agenda was amended to discuss and approve the stormwater operation and maintenance agreement with Andrew: and Amanda Hafer, residents at 33 N. Bingaman Street, Reading, PA 19606. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to amend the agendato discuss and approve the stormwater 0&M agreement with the Hafer's who reside at 33 N. Bingaman Street; seconded by Mr. Steve Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried. This agreement was put in place a number ofy years back but was never: signed by the property owners. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve and sign the stormwater 0&M agreement with the Mr. and Mrs. Hafer who reside at 33 N. Bingaman Street; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion APPROVAL OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund totaled $75,938.30. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund totaled $78,107.50. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund totaled $266.00. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion approving all bills presented for payment and ratification; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; TREASURER'S REPORT: Thei treasurer's report was presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve the treasurer's report as presented and file it for audit; seconded by Mr. Geibel; ally were in GENERAL: $624,165.59 RESERVE:: $82,263.31 FIRE TAX:$44,993.75 SEWER:$75,888.22 LIQUIDI FUELS: $235,355.53  President, Mr. Robert. J. May, at 7:30 PM.  Residents.  carried.  all were in favor and the motion carried.  favor and the motion carried.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  6/22  16    REPORT OF1 THE BOROUGH ENGINEER - TYLEINNEWEBER, BOROUGH ENGINEER - SDE EASEMENT OF CHURCH LANE ROAD Mr. Leinneweber had al handout with the legal description and map for the easement of Church Lane Road for Council to review. Ms. London willl be having a meeting with Mr. Koch tomorrow, Friday, June 10t to discuss the plan. All the pins were placed. SURVEY AND DESCRIPTION The Borough needs to do a survey and description to vacate the portion of Funke Street from Kline Avenue to Pine Avenue. There are stormwater facilities on the lower end of paper Funke Street which cannot be vacated. Ms. Leinbach indicated that this area needs to be cleaned up sO that we can maintain the facilities that wel have int this area. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Mr. Leinneweber to do the survey oft the lower end of Funke as well as the area of Funke that can be vacated from Kline Avenue to Pine Avenue; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all werei in  favor and the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH: SOLICITOR- BRIAN BOLAND, KOZLOFF STOUDT  BERKS NATURE- Mr. Boland reported that Ms. London is working on the revised agreement and will READING REAL ESTATE - Reading Real Estate is looking for a letter confirming the reaffirmation oft the BERKS CONSERVATION- There is a Berks County Conservation memorandum of understanding that was reviewed and needs to be signed. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the Council President to sign the memorandum of understanding with Berks County Conservation; seconded by Mr.  have it readyf for the next meeting.  plans that were filed for the 90-day extension which was done ati the April meeting.  Lubenow; ally were in favor andi the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENI/ZONING OFFICER- ALLISON LEINBACH has completed the sewer project which was actually at $503,000 project.  There was a zoning review done for the addition toi the home located at 450 Parkview Road. The public works department has placed 18 door tags for high grass/weeds. Mr. Rhoads reported that Mr. Rehab  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MAYOR  The Mayor was not present this evening however the police report was available for review. ARPA- Ms. Leinbach indicated that the ARPA money: should be coming in relatively soon.  BUDGET & FINANCE  RECREATION- DAVID EGGERT  Mr. Eggert said that the playground is readyt to open. We have hired four playground leaders to be sure  that the playground is covered. The leaders are being paid $12.00.  NEWI BUSINESS  VOLUNTEER SERVICE1 TAX- Ms. Leinbach presented a report of those that are to receive the volunteer Service Tax credit. Those receiving the tax credit included Mr. Steve Geibel and Mr. Tyler Neiswender. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to accept the volunteer: service tax credit report; seconded by PAYMENT OF THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE TAX CREDIT: Ms. Leinbach indicated that Mr. Steve Geibel will be receiving $676.01 and Mr. Tyler Neiswender will be receiving $630.23. MOTION: Mr. Eggert  Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the motion carried.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  6/22  17    made the motion authorizing the distribution of the volunteer tax credits to Mr. Geibel and Mr. Neiswender; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; Mr. May, Mr. Eggert, Rev. Bennethum, Mr. Lubenow and Mr. CELG- Ms. Leinbach indicated that she needs authorization to be a donor sponsor at the cost of $500. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the Borough to be a donor sponsor to CELG at a cost SIGNS Mr. Rhoads has received a quote for signs to replenish the supply for replacement. The quote is for $9,839.35. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to accept the quote of $9,839.35; LASTING IMPRESSIONS BY. JOSH- We have at few property maintenance enforcements regarding high weeds and grass throughout the Borough. By hiring an outside contractor if thei invoice goes unpaid a lien can be placed on the property. A question was asked of the solicitor with regard to what type of notification is requiredi in order to recoup money: spent; Mr. Boland is going to research and talk to Ms. London and will have Ms. London get back to us with the answer. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to contract with Lasting Impressions by. Josh for property maintenance issues; seconded by Rev. FEE SCHEDULE - Resolution 862-2022 - Resolution 862-2022 is the new Fee Schedule toi include the pricing for Lasting Impressions by Josh. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adopt Resolution 862-2022 Fee Schedule; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were int favor andi the motion carried. MS 4 WAIVER Borough Council needs to sign a notice ofi intent with the MS4 Application indicating the desire to obtain a waiver. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow madet the motion authorizing Mr. May to sign the notice of intent to obtain the waiver; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the motion AMEND THE AGENDA- MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to amend the agenda to discuss new run cards fori fire service; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were ini favor and the motion carried. It was discussed that there were really no changes to the run cards other than submitting them in the new format. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Ms. Leinbachi to reaffirm the existing run cards in the new format to Department of Emergency Services; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all werei in BOROUGH COUNCIL JULY/AUG MEETINGS Mrs. Eggert asked Council members for their availability for the months of. July and August to insure that there is a quorum fori the. July and August meeting. Mr. May and Mr. Lubenow are not available for the month of. July. Mr. Zawilla is unavailable for the month of August. Mrs. Eggert will check with Mr. Fritz on his availability and send out reminders to be sure that EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. May asked for an executive session to discuss sewer rates and other sanitary sewer issues. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to enter executive session to discuss sewer rates and other sanitary sewer matters; seconded by Mr. Zawilla; all were in favor and the motion carried. Borough Council entered executive session at 8:13 PM. Council came out of executive session at 8:32 USDA APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS- Grants are available for refurbishing buildings and building new  Zawilla voting in favor; Mr. Geibel abstained due to personal gain.  of $500; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all werei int favor and the motion carried. seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were ini favor and the motion carried.  Bennethum; all werei in favor and the motion carried.  carried.  favor and the motion carried.  we have enough members present for a quorum at each meeting.  PM.  buildings. Mr. Rhoads was authorized to look into grant opportunities.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  6/22  18    SEWER RATES- Ms. Leinbach was authorized by Council to discuss sewer rates with PA American. MOTION: Mr. Eggertmade the motion authorizing Ms. Leinbach to discuss sewer rates with PA American; seconded by Mr. Zawilla; all were in favor and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at  8:34 PM.  Respetulysubmittes, h SGE Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  6/22  19    BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES HURSDAL,IY14,2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order on Thursday, July ROLL CALL: Mr. Eggert did roll call and the following members, professionals and staff were present; Mr. David Eggert, Council Vice President, Rev. Bennethum, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough Mayor, Mr. Tyl Leinneweber, Borough Engineer, SDE, Ms. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, Kozloff Stoudt, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master and Mrs. Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary. Those not present include Mr. Robert May, Council President, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, and Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Thursday, June 9, 2022, meeting were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund totaled $108,395.85. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund totaled $4,608.23. Bills requiring payment and ratification fromi thei fire tax fund totaled $58.67. There was an addition to the liquid funds bills for the signs that were approved last meeting. The invoice totaled $9,983.47. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of all bills presented; seconded by TREASURER's REPORT: The treasurer's report was presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications. MOTION: Mr. Geibel made the motion approving the treasurer's report as presented and filei it for audit; seconded by Mr. Zawilla; all were ini favor and GENERAL: $578,633.81 RESERVES: $47,272.42 FIRE TAX:$45,521.39 SEWER: $37,912.64 LIQUIDF FUELS: $281,204.35 JILLI KEMP/JOHN LALCUP Residents lives at 3945 Lynn Avenue and 3946 Lynn Avenue. They both e- mailed in with a concern about the speeding on Lynn Avenue. This was discussed and addressed about ay year and al half ago when we did a speed study with the speed sensory sign in this area. The top speed was about 42 but the study revealed that only 1.2% ofi the vehicles were traveling over 30 MPH. This was discussed and Council asked Mr. Rhoads to put the speed sensory sign back up to deter people from speeding and to post a' Watch Children sign in this area. Copies of the past study and the new study will be sent to the concerned residents. MOTION: Mr. Geibel made the motion to put the speed sign back up in this area after new batteries are obtained andi to place a' Watch Children sign int this area as well as provide to those concerned copies oft the past and present speed study; seconded by Rev. Bennethum;  14, 2022, at 7:30 PMI by Council Vice President, Mr. David Eggert.  by Mr. Steve Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried.  Mr. GregoryZ Zawilla; all werei inf favor and the motion carried.  the motion carried.  PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS:  all were in favor and the motion carried. ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  7/22  20    REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TYLEINNEWEBER, SDE  Mr. Leinneweber indicated that he really! had nothing new to report. Hei indicated that they are working on the survey of Pine Avenue and Funke Street but needs to get any official maps the Borough may! have int their possession to help with the survey. Mr. Rhoads will look fori the maps and get them to Mr.  Leinneweber.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR - JOAN LONDON, KOZLOFFSTOUDT  PUCI HEARINGS - Ms. London indicated that she did intervene on the Borough's behalf fort the PUC hearings regarding PA American and the proposed sewer rate increases. They are going to be holding public hearings over the next two weeks and Ms. London will bei in touch with Mr. May to get his  availability to attend these hearings.  REPORT OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING OFFICER- ALLISON LEINBACH  Ms. Leinbach did submit a written Borough Manager's report; all information is included in this report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT - Mr. Rhoads submitted a written report. Mr. Rhoads indicated that Ms. Leinbach, Mr. May and himself attended al PennDOT preconstruction meetingi involving the resurfacing of St. Lawrence. Avenue as well as placement of handicap ramps. It was noted that they willl bei installing 31 handicap ramps along St. Lawrence Avenue this fall and will do the resurfacing in May of 2023. It was noted that the Borough has given them permission to work at nighti in order to get the paving done ina much: smoother fashion than working through the day because of traffic conditions. Mr. Rhoads also indicated that Comcast is moving forward with the project and are in the process of pulling the AMENDING THE AGENDA: Att this time a motion to amend the agenda to authorize Mr. May to sign the MS4 permit. MOTION: Mr. Zawilla made the motion to amend the agenda to discuss the MS4 stormwater permit; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried. MOTION: Mr. Zawilla made the motion authorizing Mr. May to sign the MS4 application for stormwater; seconded by  necessary permits.  Mr. Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MAYOR- BARRIE KINSEY  The Mayor gave his report which is included in the minutes. The police report was available for review  as well.  BUDGET & FINANCE- ALLISON LEINBACH  Ms. Leinbach indicated that the ARPA funds are expected to be deposited into the Borough account  shortly.  RECREATION- DAVID EGGERT  Mr. Eggert reported that the playground program is running very well and attendance has been overall  verygood. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  READING REAL ESTATE- It was noted that thei improvements agreement with Reading Real Estate needs to bet filed. Ms. London indicated that her paralegal was assigned to that dutyt today.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHICOUNCIL  7/22  21    NEW BUSINESS  BERKS NATURE Ms. London noted that the amended Berks Nature Agreement with all oft the changes requested is ready to be signed. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion authorizing Mr. May to sign the amended agreement with Berks Nature; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all werei inf favor and REQUEST TO REMOVE HANDICAP PARKING ON GANSTER STREET- Mr. Rhoads is looking for authorization to remove the handicapped parking sign on Ganster Street. This was requested by a tenant whoi is no longer living at that residence. Ms. Leinbach indicated that parking on Ganster Street is limited and that is the reason for asking to eliminate the handicap parking space. MOTION: Rev. Bennethum made the motion authorizing Mr. Rhoads to remove the handicap parking sign and space from Ganster Street; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all werei in favor and the motion carried. BAMBOO Ms. Leinbachi indicated that she received an e-mail from a resident who is concerned about her neighbors bamboo taking over her yard. This was discussed and Pennsylvania law does not declare it an evasive. The resident was encouragedi tol keepi it trimmed back off her property which is SEWER PAYMENT FORGIVENESS- The Borough received an e-mail request that was included in the packet from a resident whose daughter and granddaughter live at the property. Apparently, they had a sprinkler timer malfunction resulting in a $400 water/sewer bill. They are asking for forgiveness of the sewer portion since the water never entered the sewer system. Council discussed and felt that since we are billed by PA American based on water usage that forgiveness could not be given because the Borough still needs to pay that amount for sewer processing and suggested that the resident call Mt. RATE CALCULATION FOR: SEWER Ms. Leinbach prepared a spreadsheet with: sewer rate calculations. This was discussed; Ms. Leinbach told Council what was needed to be brought in to cover the expenses and that a sewer rate increase is going to be have to be done at some point. It was further noted that the Borough has not done as sewer rate increase since 2007. It would be easier toj justify small increases over time versus al large increase all at once which typically angers the residents. TRAISER - There was a meeting with Traiser and they are actively working on the software. Apparently, the online portal is complete and the GIS material is in the process for being inputted. Ms. Leinbach said that shei is very interested in getting the tenant/landlord application up and running and that will be al large focus once the software is ready tol be used by the Borough. MASCARO TRASH CONTRACT- Mascaro has verbally expressed interest in extending the one year option of the 2019 trash contract. Information was mailed out to be signed. COUNCILS AVAILABILITY FOR MEETINGS- It was noted that Mr. Zawilla will not be available for the August meeting and Rev. Bennethum will not be available fori the October meeting. The next meeting is ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Zawilla made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were ini favorand the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:21  the motion carried.  allowed by Borough Ordinance.  Penn Water for a payment plan.  scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 7:30 PM.  PM.  Rgspectiulysubmittes, E Borough Secretary ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL 7/22  22    BOROUGH OFST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, AUGUST1 12, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order on Thursday, ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thet following members, staffa and professionals were present; Mr. Robert. J. May, Council President, Mr. David W. Eggert, Council Vice President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Tyl Leinneweber, Borough Engineer- - SDE, Ms. Joan London, Borough Solicitor - Kozloff Stoudt, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Roadmaster, Ms. Allison A. Leinbach, Borough Manager, and Mrs. Susan D. Eggert, Borough Secretary. The following members were not present; Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member and APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the previous meeting, Thursday, July 14, 2022, were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications toi the minutes. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; Mr. Eggert, Rev. Bennethum, Mr. Fritz and Mr. Steve Geibel were ini favor; Mr. Robert. J. May and Mr. Warren Lubenow abstaining since they were not present for APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to thel bills that were presented. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund totaled $94,551.88. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund totaled $2,438.24. Bills requiring payment and ratification from thei fire tax fund totaled $38,888.82. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund totaled $15,640.87. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve the bills for payment and ratification as presented and file them for audit; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in TREASURER's REPORT: The treasurer's report was presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications tot the treasurer's report. Ms. Leinbach indicated that thei treasurer's report could be approve as presented and filed for audit. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve the treasurer's report as presented and file it for audit; seconded by Mr. GENERAL-S55,147.70 RESERVE:S47279.93 FIRE1 TAX:$47,151.06 SEWER:$57,987.33 LIQUIDFUELS:: $266,719.50 3301 PERKIOMEN. AVENUE - There has been no action of the land development plan and an extension isg going to be needed in order tol keep it current. It was noted that the property is for sale and there is PINE AVENUE/FUNKE STREET - Mr. Leinneweber indicated that the survey should be underway in the 3209 OLEY TURNPIKE ROAD - This property has sold. The Borough is currently in receipt of permits fori interior work and the contractor has been reminded that exterior work needs to be done as well.  August 12, 2022, at 7:30 PMI by Council President, Mr. Robert. J. May.  Mr. Barrie C. Kinsey, Borough Mayor.  the. July meeting.  favor and the motion carried.  Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- - TYLEINNEWEBER, SDE  currently potential for change of ownership.  next 2-3 weeks.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  8/22  23    REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR - JOANLONDON, KOZLOFF STOUDT  PUC- Ms. London indicated that the PUCI has scheduled al hearing on the PA American rate increase issue. As settlement conference has been scheduled for August18,2022. This will be discussed further ANTIETAM VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER This matter will be discussed under new business. REPORT OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENI/ZONING OFFICER ALLISON LEINBACH Ms. Leinbach indicated that there were six enforcement notices sent out this past month. Two oft those have been resolved. Two have filed for permits. One may require enforcement action.  ine executive session.  REPORT OF PUBLC WORKS- DERREK RHOADS  The public works report was reviewed by Council. At last month'smeeting there were two complaints from residents on Lynn Avenue with regard to speeding. The speed sensory sign was placed again and the report shows that 98% oft the vehicles arei traveling at less than 30 mph. No further action will be taken with regard to this issue. Also Mr. Rhoads indicated that Met Edi has removed the poles at Adams Street and Ganster Street after Mr. Rhoads reached out to Senator. Judy Schwank's office who then put pressure on Met ED who finally came out to look at the poles in question and decided to remove the  poles.  BUDGET & FINANCE  ARPAI FUNDS - Ms. Leinbach indicated that we have received al little over $300 as a settlement on the first round of ARPA Funds and the second round ofA ARPA1 funds that we expected to receive in August is  delayed for an unknown amount of time. PLANNING COMMISSION  JOINT COMPREHENSION PLAN Apparently, there are talks of starting up the. Joint Comprehension Plan again. Ms. Leinbach indicated that much of it does not really apply to the Borough however she was asked by Council to reach out to Mr. Bingaman who is the manager of Amity Township to see if having St. Lawrence Borough take part will be helpful to them. Mr. Leinneweber was directed to give the Borough an estimate on the cost of having our own plan rather thanj joining in with Amity and  Exeter. MUNICIPAL LANDS  BERKS NATURE- Mr. Lubenow asked now since the Berks Nature. Agreement was signed if we could dos something about the motorized vehicles namely the motorcycles that ride through the woodlands. He would like to see if we can at least get them to sign a waiver limiting the recreational use oft their  riding. LIBRARY LIAISON programs at the library. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Rev Bennethem told Council that the library has received a grant to put an amphitheater to hold  FIRE ADVISORY BOARD Exeter Township still has this in al holding pattern.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  8/22  24    NEW BUSINESS  ANTIETAM: SHOPPING CENTER- It appears that the shopping center is filing for ar reduction on their assessment for tax purposes. Ms. Leinbach indicated that she is recommending that Council authorize Ms. Londont to attend this hearing on behalf of the Borough arguing the Borough's best interest and using documents that were used when the Borough was interested in purchasing the bank property as proof of value. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing Ms. London to attend the appeals hearing on behalf oft the Borough; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried. PETITION BERKS COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE: It appears that the assessment office somehow changed Borough properties to Exeter properties. This appeared on the documents on the Berks Nature agreement where land thati iti is clearly in the Borough having been changed to Exeter property PINS. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion: authorizing Ms. London to petition the Berks County Assessment Office to change those properties back to Borough properties; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in FIRE TAXI DISPERSEMENTS: This also appeared on the approval of the bills document however Ms. Leinbach is looking for authorization of disbursements of $17,000 to each Exeter Fire Department and Mt. Penn Fire Department. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the disbursements of monies to Exeter Fire and Mt. Penn Fire departments; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the RESOLUTION 863- Resolution 863-2022 is an updated Fee Schedule. The updates include fees under street opening fori traffic signal override of $100 for each action. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the adoption of Resolution 863-2022; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the RESOLUTION 864 - Resolution 864 sets the Borough Halloween Curfew and Trick or Treat nights. The curfew of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM will goi into effect on Monday, October 24th through andi including Tuesday, November 1st. Trick or Treat nights will be Sunday, October 30th and Monday, October 31st from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Resolution 8641 the 2022 Halloween Curfew and Trick or Treat nights; seconded by! Mr. Geibel; all were in favor and the motion RESOLUTION 865- Resolution 865 agrees to option year 2023 fori the 2020 residential trash and recycling contract with Solid' Waste. Services, Inc. d/b/a/J.F P. Mascaro & Sons. The annual fee for trash collection will be $168,865.80. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Resolution 865; AMENDT THE AGENDA: Ms. Leinbach prepared an Ordinance regarding proposed sewer ratei increase which needs to be discussed. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion amend the agenda to discuss proposed Ord. 451; seconded by! Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor andi the motion carried. ORD.4 451 - Ordinance 451 is a proposed ordinance regarding sewer rate increase. There was discussion about the need to do a sewer rate increase. There has not been a sewer rate increase since 2009. The Borough was able to build upi funds for maintenance, repairs and projects; the Borough has just completed a $300,000 project which has depleted the sewer fund. At this time, the funds need to be rebuilt to cover emergencies, maintenance to the system andi future projects for the next 10 years. This proposed ordinance will raise base sewer amount to $37.50 and a per thousand gallon charge to! $7.50. These rates will still be about 40% of what Exeter Township residents are paying using the same sewer system. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motiona authorizing Ms. Leinbach to advertise Ordinance 451;  favor and the motion carried.  motion carried.  motion carried.  carried.  seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were int favor and the motion carried.  seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  8/22  25    EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to enter executive session to discuss the PUC: Settlement hearing and code enforcement issues; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried. Council went into executive session at 8:07 PM. Council came out ofe executive. session ACTION TAKEN AS AI RESULT OFI EXECUTIVE! SESSION: AMEND THE AGENDA: MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to amend the agenda to take action from the executive session; seconded by Mr. MOTION: Mr. Fritz made the motion authorizing Ms. London to file court proceedings for the demolition of 490 Parkview Road; seconded by Mr. Eggert; all werei in favor and the motion carried. ADIOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were int favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:32  at 8:31 PM.  Lubenow; all were ini favor and the motion carried.  PM.  Resperttulysubmited, Eoy  Susan D. Eggert BoroughSecretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  8/22  26    BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022  CALL1 TOORDER: The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and following members and professionals were present; Mr. RobertJ. May, Council President, Mr. David W. Eggert, Council' Vice President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Barrie C. Kinsey, Borough Mayor, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manger, Mrs. Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary, Mr. TyLeinneweber, Borough APPROVAL OF1 THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Thursday, August 12, 2022, were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. Mr. Kinsey asked about the ARPA funds; Ms. Leinbach indicated that we should be receiving the new ARPA fund monies int the next few days. The $300 mentioned int the August minutes was a final disbursement from round one where certain municipalities did not apply for funds. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Warren Lubenow; all APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund total $70,445.91. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fundi total $83,629.36. Bills requiring payment from the liquid fuels fund total $266.00. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of all bills presented; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; all were in TREASURER'S REPORT: The treasurer'sreport was presented to Council prior toi the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to thet treasurer's report and Ms. Leinbach indicated the report could be approved as presented and filed for audit. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve thei treasurer's report as presented andi filei it for audit; seconded by Mr. Lubenow;  President, Mr. Robert. J. May, at7:30 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2022.  Engineer - SDE, and Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor- - Kozloff Stoudt.  werei int favor and the motion carried.  favor and the motion carried.  all were int favor andi the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TY LEINNEWEBER, SDE  494 PARKVIEW ROAD - Ms. Leinbach has asked Mr. Leinneweber to do a zoning review of the application and plans submitted by Mr. Daniel Molnar, for 494 Parkview Road. She has completeda a review and al letter needs to be sent on! SDE letterhead indicating that this will require him to do al land PINE AVENUE/FUNKE STREET- The office work has been completed and the actual survey in the field  development plan, address stormwater and address the flood plain.  should begin next week. ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  9/22  27    REPORT OF THE BOROUGH: SOLICITOR- - JOAN LONDON, KOZLOFF STOUDT  VOLUNTEER WAIVER - Acopy oft the volunteer waiver wasi included ini the packet for review by Council. This waiver is waiving liability assumption ofr risk and limiting the recreational use of four wheelers and motorcycles. MOTION: Mr. Steve Geibel made the motion to approve the release and indemnification for volunteer activities; seconded by Mr. Fritz. Mr. Eggert then questioned the wording of limitation of recreational use. This was discussed. At this time al MOTION to amend the agenda was made by Mr. Warren Lubenow; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were and the motion carried. MOTION:A motion to amend the original motion was made by Mr. David Eggert to change thei following wording in paragraph 4,1 lagree to limit my use of such vehicles to that which is associated with my volunteer activities to lagree to assist in keeping trails clear of litter and obstacles and clean of debris whenever ASSESSMENT APPEAL FOR SHOPPING CENTER - The Antietam Shopping Center filed an assessment appeal to lower the value of their property. In the past, Council has authorized Ms. London to attend all commercial property appeals. The main reason for attending this particular appeal was to argue the value based ont the appraisal and proposed offers the Borough offered for the purchase of the bank property and the counteroffer made by the shopping center. The lawyer and appraiser for the shopping center was unaware of this offer and counteroffer and it was entered into exhibits when considering the taxable value of the property. The school district also sent representation but did not offer any PAA AMERICAN/PUC- -Ms. London indicating that she has been participating in the settlement conference for PA American sewer rate increases and Mr. May'stestimony has been submitted, filed a term of proposed settlement based on processing ofs sewer and not transportation of sewer since we own our own collection system. An update will be given at the October meeting. REPORT OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/ZONING OFFICER - ALLISON LEINBACH Ms. Leinbach reported that there were 13 notices of violation. Eleven of those have been resolved and  possible; seconded by Mr. Fritz; unanimously: approved by Council.  testimony.  two are in the process ofz zoning review and permitting. REPORT OF THE BOROUGHI MAYOR- BARRIE KINSEY  The police report was available for review. Mayor Kinsey noted that the Borough still remains al lower  percentage of calls.  REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS- DERREK RHOADS  Mr. Rhoads noted that the streets project willl begin next week and run over the course of the next three weeks. Written report available for review. It was also noted that 361 manholes were pulled and  inspected to be sure that everything is working correctly. BUDGET & FINANCING- ALLISON LEINBACH duplicate to be collected as of this date.  ARPA Ms. Leinbach noted that the ARPA money should bei int the Borough account tomorrow, Friday, September 9, 2022, in the amount of $96,600.14. She also noted that there is only 2.3% of the 2022 tax  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGHCOUNCIL  9/22  28    PLANNING COMMISSION  The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 7:30 PM. The topics of the meeting will bet to release the land development plan on 3001 Perkiomen Avenue since there has been no movement on the property, the small wireless communication ordinance and a quick overview oft the  zoning ordinance.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR- DAVID EGGERT  Mr. Eggert noted that Berks DES is currently looking to hire more telecommunicators. Ifanyone knows anyone interested in! becoming a 9-1-1 operator, please have them apply through the County of Berks  website. NEWBUSINESS  ORDINANCE 451 Ordinance 451 addresses a sewer rate increase. There has been no increase in sewer rates int the Borough of St. Lawrence since 2009. The new base charge will be $37.50 per quarter eliminating al base sewer processing amount and setting the thousand-gallon processing fee charge at $7.50. With the increase processing fee proposed by PA American the Borough really has no choice but to increase the rates at this time. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Ordinance 451; BUDGET MEETING There will be al budget meeting held on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 10:00. AM to discuss the budget for the 2023 calendar year. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion authorizing the Borough office to advertise the Budget Meeting for Monday, November 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM; seconded RFP FIRE SERVICE The RFP fori fire service has one more option year left. Mrs. Eggert was authorized to send al letter to both Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Company and Mt. Penn Fire Company to agree ADIOURNMENT: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Eggert; all werei in favor and the motion carried. The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:11 PM.  seconded by Mr. Robert May; all were in favor and the motion carried.  by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried.  on year option 5 oft the agreement.  Respectulysubmites, Susan D. Eggert, SE  Borough Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  9/22  29    BOROUGH OFST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thet following members and professionals were present; Mr. Robert J.May, Council President, Mr. David' W. Eggert, Council Vice President, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Ty Leinneweber, Borough Engineer, SDE, Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, Kozloff Stoudt, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master and Mrs. Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary. Those absent include Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member and Mr. Barrie Kinsey, Borough APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Thursday, September 8, 2022, meeting were distributed to members of Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. MOTION: Mr. David Eggert made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Warren Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council prior toi the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund total $175,981.71. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund total $58,260.97. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the liquid fuels fund total $15,340.04. There were no questions about the bills presented for payment and ratification. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow madei the motion authorizing payment and ratification of all bills presented; seconded by Mr. Eggert; all were int favor and TREASURER'S REPORT: The treasurer's report was presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications and Ms. Leinbach indicated that the treasurer's report could be approved as presented andi filed for audit. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve thet treasurer's report as presented and filei it for audit; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; all were GENERAL: $566,786.46 RESERVE: $83,308.08 SEWER: $64,821.40 LIQUID FUELS: $259,591.13 FIRE TAX:$9,183.76 DANIEL MOLNAR - Mr. Leinneweber reviewed Ms. Leinbach's: zoning review letter and agreed with everything statedi int the letter. Ms. London indicated that she has had a conversation with Mr. Molnar's attorney, Attorney Muvdi with regard to what is being required as far as codes, variances and sO forth. The maini thing that needs to be done is floodplain compliance. We are expecting to receive more information from Mr. Molnar int the near future with regard to his zoning review letter. RESOLUTION 866-2022- Resolution 866-2022 addresses Act 57 which addresses First year homeowners and not receiving theirt tax bills timely or not at all and only having to pay nothing more  President, Mr. Robert. J. May, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  Mayor.  the motion carried.  in favor and the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER TY LEINNEWEBER  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR- - JOAN LONDON  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  10/22  30    than thei flat rate. This is state law and needs to be adopted. A copy ofi the resolution isi included int the minutes for review. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Resolution 866-2022; seconded by PA AMERICAN - Ms. London indicated that the there has been as settlement with PAI American and the PUC with regards to sewer rates. PA American initially was going to charge 43 cents and with the Borough's argument and documentation the PUC and PA American has settled for 40 cents whichi isa wini fori the Borough. We do know that there will most likely be an increase in sewer rates with PA  Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried.  American everyy year but thisi isa ag great place to start.  PUBLIC WORKS  Mr. Rhoads report was available for review. The Borough has successfully gotten another 5- year  waiver for the MS 4 stormwater permitting.  BUDGET & FIANCE  The budget meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7th at 10:00 AM at Borough Hall. This was  voted on at the September meeting and Mrs. Eggert will advertise this month.  PLANNING COMMISSION  The Planning Commission sent a letter to Borough Council requesting that they deny the land development plan submitted for 3001 Perkiomen Avenue. This plan was submitted in 2021 and included in the minutes is the review letter sent to the applicant on 5/26/21 with no action taken on the items listed that needed tol be addressed. The applicant has also never asked for an extension and therefore this should be denied based on no action. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to deny the land development plan submitted for 3001 Perkiomen Avenuei in 2021; seconded by Mr. Eggert; all  were ini favor and the motion carried.  LIBRARY LIAISON NEW BUSINESS  The libraryi is holding their large book sale tomorrow, Friday, October 14.  RESOLUTION 867-2022- Resolution 867-2022 updates the fee schedule. The fee schedule updates include road opening fees as well as sewer rates. Mr. Rhoads also indicated that there is a problem with UGI and other utilities creating bores in the roadway for exploratory purposes. It was discussed and a fee will be added tot the fee schedule for $100 per bore hole sO that the Borough can fill those holes. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to approve Resolution 867-2022 updated fee schedule including the added fee of $100 per bore hole under road opening fees; seconded by Mr. Steve Geibel; all were in RESOLUTION 868-2022 - Resolution 868-2022 agrees to option year 2023 of the 2018 RFP for fire protection with Exeter Fire and Mt. Penn fire at a millage rate of 0.68 mills fire tax. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Resolution 868-2022; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; all werei in favor and the DISBURSEMENT OF FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE MONIES The foreign fire insurance money this year totals $10,285.72. As per the RFP this gets split 50/50 between Exeter Fire and Mt. Penn Fire which gives each company $5,142.86 to their respective relief associations. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to disburse thet foreign firei insurance monies 50/50 between Exeter Fire and Mt. Penn Fire;  favor andi the motion carried.  motion carried.  seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  10/22  31    ARL- The new contract with ARL for 2023 at the same tier level as 2022 will now be $2.50 per capita based on the new census. Mr. May commented that sticking with the ARL and the same tier after the response that we received with the rabies issues earlier this year would absolutely be the right thing to do; everyone wasi in agreement. This contract gets signed via Docu-sign and Ms. Leinbach will sign. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motioni to enter into the same tier level as 2022 with the ARL at a price of $2.50 per capita and authorized Ms. Leinbach to sign the contract vial Docu-sign; seconded by Mr. RESOLUTION 869-2002 - Resolution 869-2022 names Ms. Sarah Busch from Exeter Township as the primary delegate to the Tax Collection Committee and Ms. Allison Leinbach as the alternate. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to adopt Resolution 869-2022; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and 2022 CONTRIBUTIONS- - There are four contributions that the Borough will make this year. Thei first contribution is a budgeted item to the Exeter Library at a $5.00 per person fee which would be a contribution of $9,460.00; other contributions to be made are for Berks County Conservation District, Berks County Solid' Waste. Authority and Crime Alert Berks all for $250.00. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion to authorize the above contributions for 2022; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all werei int favor  Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion carried.  the motion carried.  and the motion carried. GENERAL COMMENTS TO COUNCIL  WOMEN'S CLUB - Mr. Lubenow indicated that he was contacted byt the Women's Club and asked if they would be allowed to sell out of the room upstairs for the November election. Mr. Rhoads said that his only concern was the entrance and exiting that is set up for election and that if they could stick to the same methods that should not be a problem. Keeping the stairwells open and using the elevator and/ ore exiting from the front of the building. Mrs. Eggert indicated that she will discuss this with the Women's Club at the upcoming board meeting. MOTION: Mr. Eggert made the motion allowing the Women's Clubi to sell out of the meeting room upstairs on election day as long the entrance and exiting is done as laid out; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were ini favor and the motion carried. BERKS MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP - Mr. Lubenow indicated that he attended the meeting. Thei topic of discussion was development issues which did not really pertain to the Borough since we are basically TRAISER - Mr. Fritz asked whether or not we are up and running with Traiser. Ms. Leinbachindicated that there is a scheduled meeting with them next week. We are very close to being up and running, SALT - Mr. May: asked whether or not we have had salt delivered yet. Mr. Rhoads indicated that we ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:09PM.  built out.  however there are a few bugs that they are still trying to work out.  have and the salt shed is full.  espectulysubmites, hEpA Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary 10/22  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  32    BOROUGH OF ST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022  CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order by Council ROLL CALL: Mr. May did roll call and thei following members and professionals were present; Mr. Robert J.May, Council President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Mr. Ty Leinneweber, Borough Engineer, SDE, Ms. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, Kozloff Stoudt, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master, and Mrs. Susan Eggert, Borough Secretary. Those absent this evening include Mr. David W. Eggert, Council Vice President and Mr. Barrie C. Kinsey, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from the Thursday, October 13, 2022, were distributed to the members of Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the minutes. MOTION: Mr. Warren Lubenow made the motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Michael Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: AllI bills requiring payment and ratification were distributed to the members of Council for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the bills presented. General fund bills totaled $108,498.46. Sewer fund bills total $66,714.47. Liquid fuels bills total $16,773.90. Fire tax bills total $20.00; Ms. Leinbach indicated that that was for administrative fees. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of alll bills presented; TREASURER'S REPORT: There were two treasurer reports submitted for approval this evening. The first one was a revised September report which showed a difference in the balance in the sewer fund. The correct balance in the sewer fund should be $84,324.22 not $83,308.08. The October treasurer's report was also submitted for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the report. MOTION: Mr. Fritz made the motion approving both the revised. September treasurer's report and the October treasurer's report as presented; seconded by Mr. Lubenow; all were in favor and the motion GENERAL-S51403730 RESERVE:S8435645 FIRE TAX: $9,240.38 SEWER: $34,696.09 LQUDFUEIS:S24105437 Mr. Leinneweber indicated that he had no additions to the report that was submitted except that the REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Rhoads submitted his report. He only added that we have been tagging people who are putting leaves into the streeti if it appears that iti is being done intentionally and  President, Mr. Robert. J. May, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  Borough Mayor.  seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all werei in favor and the motion carried.  carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- TY LEINNEWEBER, SDE  Funke Street: survey is ongoing.  not blowing there.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  11/22  33    BUDGET & FINANCE  2023 BUDGET FOR GENERAL, SEWER, LIQUID FUELS and FIRE TAXI FUNDS: Thel budget was projected and reviewed. There will be an additional item addedi to the general budget for municipal celebrations since the Borough will be celebrating 100 years in 2027. The Borough will start to budget $5,000ay year  for the next few years fori that purpose. LIBRARY LIASON - REVI BENNETHUM contribution this year. NEW BUSINESS  The library willl be holding their budget meeting next week. They were very appreciative of our  EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Lubenow made a motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and public safety; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the motion carried. Council entered executive session at 8:06F PM. Council came out of executive session at 8:32 2023 BUDGET: There was discussion earlier in the evening. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to approve the preliminary general fund, sewer fund, fire taxi fund and liquid fuels fund 2023 budgets and authorized advertisement ofs such budgets for adoption at the December 8, 2022 meeting; seconded RENTAL OF 3562ST. LAWRENCE. AVENUE REAR: Ms. Leinbach indicated that the Borough is currently paying $450 a month to rent the small garage space at 3562 St. Lawrence Avenue. The rent will be going up to $5001 for the: same space next year however the larger space adjacent to it is available now for $700 a month or both units for $1000. Ift the Borough would rent both sides oft the garage the signs that are in the container at the playground could be removed and stored in that space and both trucks can be parked inside during bad weather. Currently the lawn equipment and snow plows are being stored indoors ini the small space. MOTION: Mr. Gregory Zawilla made the motion to rent both sides oft the space at a cost of $1000; seconded by Mr. Steve Geibel; all were ini favor and the motion carried. Mr. Fritzi indicated that he saw Mr. Tony Garipoli, the former Central Berks Police Chief and he said hello to everyone. He will be retiring completely: at the end of the year; he is currently a County Detective. ADIOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fritz; all were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting oft the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at 8:41 PM.  PM.  by Rev. Bennethum; all werei in favor and the motion carried.  GENERAL COMMENTST TO COUNCIL  Respectfully: submitted, Dm& Fgge Susan D. Eggert Borough Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  11/22  34    BOROUGH OFST. LAWRENCE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, DECEMBER: 8,2022  CALLTOORDER: The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council was called to order at 7:30 PMI by ROLL CALL: Mr. Robert May did roll call and the following members of Council and professionals were present; Mr. Robert. J. May, Council President, Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, Member, Mr. Steve Geibel, Member, Mr. Warren Lubenow, Member, Mr. Gregory Zawilla, Member, Ms.. Joan London, Borough Solicitor, Kozloff Stoudt, Mr. Tyl Leinneweber, Borough Engineer, SDE, Ms. Allison Leinbach, Borough Manager, Mr. Derrek Rhoads, Road Master and Mrs. Susan D. Eggert, Borough Secretary. Those absent this evening included Mr. David Eggert, Council Vice President, Mr. Michael Fritz, Member and Mr. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: All bills requiring payment and ratification were presented to Council prior to the meeting for review. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the general fund total $81,038.94. Bills requiring payment and ratification from the sewer fund total $15,316.26. Bills requiring payment from the fire tax fund total $5,500.00. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications to the bills presented. MOTION: Mr. Warren Lubenow made the motion authorizing payment and ratification of all bills presented; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the TREASURER'S REPORT: The treasurer's report was presented to the members of Council prior to the meeting for review. There were no questions, corrections or clarifications. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to approve the treasurer's report as presented; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were GENERAL: $443,667.67 SEWER: $87,586.07 RESERVE:S100,557.12 LIQUIDI FUELS: $232,045.89 FIRE TAX: $9,499.05 4941 PARKVIEW ROAD Plans were received from Mr. Daniel Molnar for 494 Parkview Road. The plan addresses the flood plain, the building was moved back five feet however the items needing to be addressed int the letter dated 10/12/22 have not been addressed. Mr. Leinneweber advised Council to have him hold off on the review oft this plan until the property owner submits a land development plan. Mr. Leinneweber also recommends that an escrow account be set up to cover the engineering costs for this property. MOTION: Mr. Steve Geibel made the motion to establish an escrow account for engineering costs for 494 Parkview Road; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were int favor and the  Council President, Mr. Robert. J. May, on Thursday, December 8, 2022.  Barrie Kinsey, Borough Mayor.  motion carried.  int favor and the motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ENGINEER- - TYLEINNEWEBER  motion carried.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH SOLICITOR- -J JOAN LONDON, KOZLOFF STOUDT  PUC- Ms. London indicated that the decision from the PUC has been finalized with regard to the rates  for PA American.  REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MAYOR- BARRIE KINSEY  The Mayor was noti in attendance this evening due to illness. Police report was available for review.  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  12/22  35    REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS- DERREK RHOADS  Mr. Rhoads reported that the PennDOT project involving replacement of the handicap ramps along St. Lawrence Avenue began the week of Thanksgiving. They are hoping to finish up what they have started before Christmas andi finish upi int the spring. The road project is supposed to start in May however the contractor doing the ramps highly doubts that that project will start on time and it cannot start until all  oft the ramps are completed. NEW BUSINESS  2023 BUDGETS- The 2023 budgets fort the general, sewer, liquid fuels and fire tax funds were advertised and posted. MOTION: Mr. Geibel made the motion to adopt the 2023 budgets as proposed and advertised; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and ther motion carried. 2023 MEETING! SCHEDULE- The 2023 meeting schedule for Borough Council and Planning Commission were presented" to Council for review. There were no questions or corrections. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to advertise the 2023 meeting schedules for Borough Council and Planning Commission as presented; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were in favor andi the motion carried. JOINT BILLING MUNICIPAL DATA SHEET FOR TAXES: The municipal data sheet for joint billing with the County for the 2023 real taxes was presented to Council. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow madei the motion authorizing Council President to sign the municipal data sheet forj joint billing on tax bills for the 2023 real estate taxes with the County; seconded by Mr. Geibel; all were in favor and the motion carried. RESOLUTION 870-2022 - Resolution 870-2022 establishes the 2023 tax millage rates for both Borough and Fire Taxt the same as 2022. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adopt Resolution 870-2022 establishing thet taxi millage rates for 2023; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were in favor and the RESOLUTION: 871-2022 = Resolution 871-2022 reappoints Mrs. Kristin Livingood to the Zoning Hearing Board fora a 3-year term. MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adopt Resolution 871-2022; PROPOSED RESOLUTION: 872-2022 - The proposed resolution would address the banning of hunting on Borough Municipal Land. There was a recent issue with al hunter and at tree stand close to residential properties. The gentleman has removedi thet tree stand. There was a discussion and Council has decided to waiver adoption of the Resolution. This will bet further addressed in. January and Ms. London was asked to looki into a possible resolution for hunting out ofs season as a municipality to help with herd ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Mr. Lubenow made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all werei in favor and the motion carried. The meeting of the St. Lawrence Borough Council adjourned at  motion carried.  seconded by Rev. Bennethum; all were inf favor and the motion carried.  control.  7:59PM.  Respetulysubmitted, A8R6x Susan D. Eggert Borough. Secretary  ST. LAWRENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL  12/22  36