1- 128 Water Street East Berlin, PA 17316  EAST BERLIN BOROUGH COUNCIL  Call to Order: The regularly scheduled monthly meeting ofthe East Berlin Borough Council began with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM led by James LeVan, Council President on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Members Present: James LeVan, Roberta Teal, Charles Krall, Judith Salomon, Donald Dixon, Chris Approval of Agenda: Charles Krall motioned approval, second by Judy Salomon. Motion carried.  the East Berlin Borough Hall.  Warner, Heather Gentzler, and Mayor Stephanie Haley  Also Present: AdministratorTeasurer Cindy Smith, and Solicitor Matt Battersby  Solicitor's Report:  Communication continues with the Redding' s Auction Service inj regards to disposition oft the "Old The Mayor has spoken with the Solicitor regarding public disorderly conduct in regards to the "loud Charles Krall motioned an estimated expenditure of $2,575.00 for a land survey tol be completed by Beyond All Boundaries at 405 North Avenue, second by Judy Salomon. Motion carried. Council acknowledged receipt ofitem number three oft the Engineer's Report dated August 9, 2023, As discussed during the June 14th Council Meeting and outlined in the Engineer's Report dated August gth, item number five, James Levan signed the proposal from McMahon dated July 29, 2023 fora Council acknowledged receipt oft the Pennwood Products Development; PennDot Scoping Application Council acknowledged receipt of] Planning Commission Conditional Approval recommendations regarding the Zwingli Church final subdivision plan dated July 27,2023. Council acknowledged the Planning Commission draft Meeting Minutes dated July 27th. Council acknowledged the East Berlin Park restroom door is scheduled to be replaced subsequent to Council acknowledged informal "notes" from the Secretary /Treasurer's meeting with Greta Haley Council acknowledged that the trail-cam for the park has been received and Borough Maintenance will  Fire House Building". BMW car". Administrator's Report:  regarding the Zwingli Church final subdivision plan. traffic signal analysis noted as Phase I. Meeting Notes dated July 18, 2023.  vandalism.  and Darrin Youker on. July 26th related to the Dog Park.  bei installing. Approval ofthe Minutes: Motion carried. Committee Reports: Personnel - James] LeVan:  Council acknowledged the Treasurers Financial Bond has been renewed.  Roberta Teal motioned to accept the July 12, 2023, Meeting Minutes, second by Heather Gentzler.  James LeVan noted the two youngest Borough Maintenance subcontractors will be leaving work to  resume school during the month of August.    -2-  Finance: Roberta Teal:  Council acknowledged receipt oft the Profit & Loss Statement as well as the Summary yofAccounts. Roberta Teal motioned to pay the July bills in the amount of$22,432.75, second by Heather Roberta Teal motioned an expenditure of up to $10,000.00 from the ARP Account /I Funds, fora backhoe attachment with "thumb". This attachment will be a shared implement with the East Berlin  Gentzler. Motion carried.  Area. Joint Authority (EBAJA), second by Charles Krall. Motion carried.  Mayor Haley read/reported on the following: Park and Recreation report - none  Police report(s) Mayor's Report carried. carried.  Judy Salomon motioned to authorize a letter be issued to PennDot in support of the Bermudian Springs Home Coming Parade on Wed., October 18th at 61 PM, second by Roberta Teal. Motion Charles Krall motioned for approval of a one-time "Movie Night in the Park" on October 6th from 6-7:30 PM, the park hours will be extended after dusk for this event, second by Chris Warner. Motion  Chris Warner- presented the following reports and information:  Emergency Management Report. Emergency Services Report  Work is continuing on the Special Event Notification Form  Constituents /Guests:  John Schlaline spoke regarding the need toi illuminate the Park Pavilion after dusk. Randy Tate spoke regarding the continuing Code violation(s) at 103 Water Street. Jenna Kahler spoke in support oft the increased Borough Ordinance enforcement.  Emma Diehl Barry Emig  Dennis Kobiac complained regarding the noise from the black BMV car and that his friend Buffy Rice Buffy Rice complained regarding the loud BMW car parked near her home. She stated that she is not willing to testify in court against the BMW car owner. She also stated that the owner ofthe BMW has physically confronted her regarding her complaints. During that confrontation an argument ensued between the BMW Owner and Buffy, at which point Buffy's "witness" stated ift the BMW Owner harmed a "hair on Buffy" he would "break the BMW Owner in half". Buffy informed the witness that  is being disturbed by the vehicle.  the BMW Owner "was not worth it". Correspondence: James LeVan Training and webinars available Executive Session: 824PM-9:13PM Executive Session Decision  East Berlin Area Community Center (EBACC) Meeting Minutes  The Session was held regarding Buffy Rice's complaints against the loud BMW vehicle and it's Owner.  James LeVan indicated a letter would be sent to the residents related to contacting the Borough Police Chief. The Solicitor will draft the letter. The letter will be sent via a mass residential mailing. The Mayor will follow-up with Chief Seitz regarding the Owner of the BMW.  Closure  James LeVan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 PM, second by Heather Gentzler. Motion carried.  Respectfully submitted, Cindy Smith, Administrator /Treasurer