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 Pledge of Allegiance at 7:001 PM led by James LeVan, Council President on Members Present: James LeVan, Roberta Teal, Charles Krall, Judith Salomon, Donald Also Present: Administatorreasurer Cindy Smith, and Solicitor Matt Battersby Approval ofAgenda: Charles Krall motioned approval, second by Roberta Teal. Motion began with the Dixon, Heather the East Berlin Borough Hall. Gentzler, and Mayor Stephanie Haley Members Absent: Chris Warner Wednesday, October 11,2 2023, at Solicitor's Report: carried. Solicitor Battersby stated there would be a need for an Executive Session to review the Solicitor Battersby presented the Zwingli Church of Christ Final Subdivision Plan. Roberta Teal motioned approval oft the Zwingli Church of Christ, Sewage Facilities Planning Non- Building Declaration as described ini the Engineer's Report dated October 11, 2023 and Roberta Teal motioned conditional approval of the Zwingli Church of Christ Final Subdivision Plan pending satisfactory completion of all remaining comments within the Wm. F. Hill & Assoc /Keller Engineers letter dated October 4, 2023 and attached here-to. The plan must be recorded and returned Judy Salomon motioned to refer further work /review and comment ofa Text Amendment Commercial District to Rob Thaeler, Zoning Officer, second by Charles Krall. Motion carried. within the Sale as related to the "Old Fire House" building sale. Conditions of to, second by Judy Salomon. Motion carried. attached here- to the Borough Office within 90 days of final signatures motion second Salomon. carried. by Judy Motion Administrator's Report: Council acknowledged receipt oft the Engineer's Report dated October 11, and reviewed number one, two and seven. Krall. Motion carried. 2023, item Roberta Teal motioned approval of Change Order #4 for the Park Road Overlay and Drainage Improvements Project as outlined in item number two ofthe Engineer's report, second Roberta Teal motioned approval of Final Payment to CE Williams in the amount of outlined ini item number two oft the Engineer's report, second by Donald Dixon. Motion $18,566.42 carried. as Roberta Teal motioned tol hire Scott Schuchart, currently working as a self-employed contractor with the Borough, as a part-time permanent employee at aj pay rate of $22.00 hour. This Judy Salomon motioned to accept the September 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes, second by Charles occur on pay week number 45 oft this year, second by Chales Krall. per transition will by Roberta Teal. Approval ofthe Minutes: Motion carried. Committee Reports: Finance: Roberta Teal: Council acknowledged receipt of the Profit & Loss Statement as well as the Summary of Accounts. Roberta Teal motioned to pay the September bills in the amount of $16,858.35, second Roberta Teal motioned to accept the list entitled Donations, September 2023, ARP in the amount of $26,781.25 as outlined in handout, second by Charles Krall. Motion carried. Salomon. Motion carried. by. Judy Personnel-James LeVan: James is planning to contact. Jody Schetterlein regarding an upcoming re-appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 2- Mayor Haley read /r reported on the following: Park and Recreation Charles Krall motioned to advertise the bid package when Dog Park fencing. Thej process will be overseen by Solicitor Matt Battersby, second appropriate Parks and Recreation - Roberta Teal motioned to approve extended park hours for the interactive Polar Express show on Friday, December Ist, second by Heather Gentzler. Motion carried. The Ordinance Officers report was acknowledged. Solicitor Battersby stated he will determine the use The. Mayor reviewed and explained comment number seven of the Engineer's Report dated October The Mayor acknowledged receipt ofal letter regarding Kuhn's Woods Master Site Plan from DCNR The Mayor stated that Haloucm/Tcke-Treming would be held on October 29th from due to limited volunteer Traffic Police staffing available from the Volunteer Fire Chief ofl Police and Fire Police will be present for Trick-or-Treating. for the by Roberta Teal. Motion carried. Police report(s) ofaJ Junk Yard ini the Industrial Zone. 11, 2023 related to traffic calming on Beaver Street and South Avenue. dated October 5, 2023. 6-8 8PM Department. The Cindy Smith Administrator - presented the following reports: Emergency Management Report. Emergency Services Report Planning Commission: John Schlaline stated the Planning Commission recommend and supports a text amendment within Commercial District as noted by Judy Salomon earlier in the meeting. the Constituents/Gursis Schlaline Todd Seeman, Trey Elrod, Kristin Orwick, Andrea Everhart, Rob Larson, Jim Hersh, Emma Diehl, John Emma Diehl spoke regarding the proposed Zoning Amendment within the Commercial District. East Berlin Kids Committee stated their appreciation of the Mayor and her work to facilitate a safe Halloween Event for 2023. Correspondence: James LeVan Training and webinars available Executive Session: 8:15 PM-8 8:25PM Executive Session Decision discrepancies. The Session was held to review Conditions of Sale as related to the "Old Fire House" building sale. James LeVan stated the Council discussed the "Old Fire House" sale terms and survey measurement Closure Judy Salomon motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:281 PM, second by Roberta Teal. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Smith, Administrator, / Treasurer