1- 128 Water Street East Berlin, PA 17316  EAST BERLIN BOROUGH COUNCIL  Call to Order: The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the East Berlin Borough Council began with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM led by. James LeVan, Council President on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Members Present: James LeVan, Roberta Teal, Charles Krall, Chris Warner, Judith Salomon, Donald Approval of Agenda: Roberta Teal motioned approval, second by Heather Gentzler. Motion carried.  the East Berlin Borough Hall.  Dixon, Heather Gentzler and Mayor Stephanie Haley  Also Present: Solicitor Matt Battersby and Adminstatot/reasurer Cindy Smith  Solicitor Battersby's Report:  Upon receipt ofall Advisory Staff comments, the Solicitor recommend release of"The Commons" apartment building bond funds in full, making note that any outstanding KPI engineering fees are satisfied prior to said release. Upon discussion Charles Krall motioned release of bond funds held upon satisfaction of any pending engineering invoices, second by Roberta Teal. Motion carried. Solicitor presented the Engineers report drafted by Erik Vranich, Keller Engineers. He advised the Solicitor introduced Keith Kieber, CPCU Kocman Insurance Group for an informational conversation regarding Municipal Liability Insurance coverages and/or lack there-of specifically related to "special events" coverage. Mr. Kieber specifically cautioned that should a claim arise under the main Borough insurance policy it can affect; future availability ofinsurance coverage and future rates offered to the Borough. Mr. Kieber distributed hand-out number CG7636(10-14) which is attachment to the Minutes Solicitor Battersby will have the Transient Business Ordinance available for review and discussion  Council to review the report at their leisure.  here-of.  during the March gth regularly scheduled Council meeting.  Constituents /Guests:  John Schlaline Planning Commission Chairman spoke regarding his support ofLee-Ann Brown as a Planning Commission Alternate. He also discussed the option of evaluating the need for an update to  the current SALDO.  Keith Kieber, CPCU Kocman Insurance Group Colin Rider, Kocman Insurance Group Rob Braden, Lake Road, East Berlin  Steve Haley requested permission to provide documentation to Cindy Smith Borough Administrator in an effort to draft three letters upon Borough letterhead with a: subject relating to the Kuhns Woods  grant project. Council and Solicitor Battersby supported this activity.  Approval of the Minutes:  Charles Krall motioned to accept the. January 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes, second by Chris Warner  with minor correction. Motion carried.    -2-  Committee Reports: Personnel - JamesLeVan  James LeVan indicated that the Personnel Committee has conducted an in-person interview with Lee-Ann Brown in response to an volunteer application as an alternate position on the Planning Commission. The Personnel Committee has offered Ms. Brown a position on the Zoning Hearing The Personnel Committee has declined to offer Ms. Brown aj position on the Planning Commission. She has been notified of that decision in writing. There will be no further action taken on the With the Personnel Committees recommendation, Roberta Teal motioned to appoint Vera Krall to the Zoning Hearing Board, second by Don Dixon. Motion carried with Charles Krall abstaining. Charles Krall motioned to advertise the Contractual Ordinance Officer position, second by Roberta Charles Krall motioned to advertise and hold a Special Meeting for discussions with potential Contractual Ordinance Officer candidate(s), second by Judy Salomon. Motion carried.  Board which she declined. application ofLee-Ann Brown.  Teal. Motion carried  Finance: Roberta Teal  Council acknowledged receipt oft the Profit & Loss Statement as well as the Summary of Accounts. Roberta Teal motioned to pay the January bills $13,793.57, second by Charles Krall. Motion carried. Ini regards to the remaining un-distributed 2022 ARP Budgeted Donations Charles Krall motioned a donation to Northeast Adams Fire & Rescue in the amount of$ 7,000.00 less the Borough incurred Attorney Fees associated with Worker's Compensation Audit non-compliance issues and insurance cancellation documentation, second by Heather Gentzler. Motion carried with 6 Yes/1No. Inr regards to the 2023 ARP Budgeted donations Roberta Teal distribution, second by Chris Warner. 1. Northeast Adams Fire & Rescue in the amount of$ 5,000.00 - Chris Warner explained that this check will bel held until the Annual Worker's Compensation Audit is completed with the participation of] Northeast Adams Fire & Rescue and the completion ofa a pertinent Worker's  Motion Carried.  Compensation form requested from the Life Team Regional Supervisor. 2. Trone Memorial Library in the amount of $4,500.00. 3. East Berlin Area Community Center int the amount of $4,500.00. 4. East Berlin Historical Society in the amount of$1,000.00. 6. Adams County SPCA in the amount of $1,000.00. 7. Adams County Office of Aging in the amount of $1,500.00. 8. East Berlin VFW Ladies Auxiliary ini the amount of $500.00 9. East Berlin Lion's Club in the amount of $1,000.00  5. East Berlin Parks & Recreation in the amount of $1,000.00 un-designated funds.  Chris Warner- Acknowledged receipts of the following reports:  Emergency Management Report. Emergency Services Report Briefly reviewed the Engineer report Parks and Recreation - Mayor Haley:  Reviewed the current Park and Recreations activities.    -3-  Mayor Haley read and reviewed the following: January 2023 Borough Police report  Speed Sign report. Mayor's Report  The Mayor also stated she would be reviewing Borough Ordinance'sr related toj parking ticketing fees and that she feels they should be increased. She will update the Council at the March meeting.  Correspondence: James LeVan Training and webinars available Walt Geiger/Kuhns Woods e-mail  Acknowledged a Thank-You card from Bob Meminger  Charles Krall motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM, with a second by Heather Gentzler. Motion  carried. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Smith, Administator/Treasurer    COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY  THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. MUNICIPAL AND/OR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT  LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT  This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM  We agree that the insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage", or personal and arising out of any hazard listed below, unless that hazard is specifically declared in the  schedule advertising injury" and the  applicable premium is shown. 1. Bathing beaches. and auditoriums). 4. Golf courses.  policy  HAZARDS INSURED ONLYE BY SPECIFIC DECLARATION  C. The ownership, maintenance, operation, "oading or unloading" of "mobile equipment" use, maintained by or for you for use in connection with the activities described in b. above. 15. Street, road, highway or bridge construction. 17. Transportation systems, facilities and services including airports, bus systems or other mass transit facilities including, but not limited to,  2. Dams, levees or dikes - existence hazard. 3. Exhibition or convention buildings (including arenas  5. Housing projects = including, but not limited to, 16. Swimming Pools.  urban development and public housing. 6. Lakes or reservoirs - existence hazard. 7. Landfills (closed or open).  subways and aircraft. solar.  8. Medical care facilities & services = including, but 18. Utilities - electric, 9. Penal institutions, jails = including, but not limited 19. Wharves, piers, docks, marinas.  not limited to, hospitals, clinics and sanitariums. to, correctional institutions. 10. Rifle and/or Archery Ranges open to public. 11. Schools, colleges, or day care programs. 13. Stadiums, bleachers or grandstands with total seating capacity in excess of 5,000. 14. Streets, roads, highways or bridges - existence hazard and maintenance hazard, including: a. The existence of streets, roads, highways, bridges, sidewalks, culverts, parking meters, traffic lights and signs, street benches and decorations, public refuse receptacles, safety zone stanchions, light and telephone poles, trees, water hydrants and alarm boxes; b. The maintenance of the items listed in a. above, including operations such as ditch cleaning; dragging; dust laying; dusting; erecting or removing of snow fences, road markers, signs or guard rails; maintaining guard rails and posts; oiling; patching; planting on rights-of-way; removing brush; repairing or maintaining culverts; road marking; snow removal; spraying and fumigating; spreading gravel; street cleaning; street or road maintenance; street or road paving or repaving, surfacing, resurfacing or scraping; tarring or sanding; tree pruning; weed or grass cutting; or  gas, water, steam, wind and  20. Wind turbines and solar energy systems = 22. Any' "occurrence" arising directly or indirectly out of activities before, during or after any of the following: a. Auto, midget, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, or snowmobile racing or stunting. b. Animal contests, exhibitions or events. Bungee jumping. Carnivals, circuses, fairs, or amusement parks. Demolition derbies. Fireworks display or exhibitions. Horse racing. h. Operation of local, gaming program. ori ice skating facilities. device. Rodeos.  existence hazard. 21. Zoos.  12. Ski facilities.  d.  racing, dog racing or any other animal  any  county, state or national  Operation of any skateboarding, roller blading Operation of any mechanical amusement Truck or tractor pulls (including, but not limited to, garden tractors, all-terrain vehicles or pedal tractors) or any similar type of activity or event.  CG7636(10-14)  Includes copyrighted material ofl ISOF Properties, Inc. withi its permission.  Page 1of1