BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  MANCHESTER  December 12, 2022  was called to order by President Wade' Witt.  The Manchester Borough Council meeting Those Roll call was performed  attending the meeting were led in the Pledge of Allegiance.  and the following officials were present:  Dennis Howell (Absent) Bruce Almoney (Absent) Larry Weirich Solicitor Beth Kern Mayor Patty Witt  Adam Bowman Ryan Neely (Absent) Wade Witt Joseph Paniagua John Rea  Approval of Agenda/Minutes  correction to the meeting minutes for the PA Sewer &  President Wade Witt noted a Larry Adam Bowman  Water Grant to be noted only as project 2 the entire project. minutes as presented.  Weirich motioned to approve the November 14, 2022, seconded the motion. The motion carried.  Public Comments/Guests:  fort the Fenwick Heights traffic study research. found (#15497) and copies were sent to. John  Jane Ahrens checking in on the progress Mayor Witt stated thet traffic study was Rea, President Witt, and Beth Kern for review.  asked if the borough  Rizzo reviewed PPU'sa and how they are used.. Joseph Paniagua  Chief Bryan  have the officer's go and doi in the borough since we pay for  had choice in where and what we PPU's. Chief Bryan Rizzo stated we have a say Borough. Mayor Witt met with both Chief Rizzo and  in where we would like to see the officers in the Chief Damon to discuss crossing guard  crossing to make guards  Officers have been directed to bei in the areas oft the  opportunities. their presence known.  hours week/4,160 hours per year) per officers on calls or on the streets  1PPU= 10 service hours (80 73% is Operational time - anytime the 27% is Admin time - Paperwork or int the office The PPU increase this year was a result of cost of living. Official action should be held until the. January meeting  on the  Dale for another 2 years to represent the Borough  Dale Bennedick- - Has Reinstate YCSWA board. Dale'st term expires in. January that they would like to appoint President Witt thanked Dale for serving and helping Poet to be notified by Mayor Witt of the decision.  2023. The council cannot reappoint until the term  via resolution. Council noted  expires.  Dale by resolution in. January 2023 to represent the Borough.  the Borough at the Sewer. Authority. Pat  Pg. 1        MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  December 12,2022  REPORTS  Treasurer's Report: Wendy Snyder  The General Checking Account (M & TE Bank) starting balance was $447,670.28. Receipts for the month of September were $67,393.19, Disbursements were $58,447.52 leaving at total of $456,615.95 in the account. Members 1st Bank Money Market. Account $454,489.51. The PLIGIT Adam Bowman motioned to approve the November: 2022 account balances as read and presented. Larry' Weirich seconded the motion and the motion carried. Joseph Paniagua motioned to approve and pay the November 2022 bills as read and presented. Adam Bowman seconded the motion and the motion carried. Rutter's fleet card price per gallon discount, but we still pay state tax, but no sales tax. Sheetz fleet card carries no discount. We pay state tax but no sales tax. Adam Bowman motioned the purchase ofi fleet cards to purchase diesel and gasoline. Joseph Paniagua seconded the motion and the motion carried.  accounts were also reviewed for the month of November.  Sheetz Fleet card- - Diesel Fuel fort the trucks  Mayor's Report: Patricia Witt  No weddings, 1fence permit, and 1 shed permit Traffic study found for Fenwick Heights #15497 Actively working on Traffic study #15497  Engineer's Report: John Rea  We are still waiting for approval from the state with acceptance to use the two signs on Main PA Small water & Sewer Program deadline December 215, 2022. Council needs to take action on resolution 2022-16 which entails the Borough's commitment for the cost of the project as  Street. Will keep reaching out to the gentlemen for a response. stated.. Jessica Fieldhouse and Tiffany Mays to complete.  Adam Bowman motioned to approve Resolution 2022-16. Larry" Weirich. seconded the The two roads the sewer authority repaired in the fall will not be final paved until the weather  motion and the motion carried. becomes permittable to dos sO. The state posted newr rates for public bidding. Bidding limit is now $22,500  Single quotes max $12,200. 3% increase from last year  Solicitor's Report:  Act: 151 of 2022 - No action required needed. Beth to review the privacy policy to see ifi it be Liquor referendum- - This referendum repeals that the borough was dry and now makes the  best practice for the Borough.  borough a wet borough. No action required at this time.  Pg.2        MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  December 12,2022  Update on Action to Amend and Repeal part of Ordinance 2008-57 as discussed in public  comments.  President's Report: Wade Witt  Bruce Almoney provided al letter of resignation on December 08, 2022. Bruce also stepped down for all other duties as well. Council needs to take action toi formally accept Bruce's resignation within 45 days. Advertising to be posted on our display board and Facebook page. When a council member resigns, council has 30 days from the date of the acceptance of the resignation, to appoint a new council member to fill the vacancy. Ifit cannot be filled within 30 days, it then goes to a vacancy board for them to fill the vacancy. Iftherei is someone to be appointed, council will need to vote unanimously through Inc order to become a council member, your must reside int the Manchester Borough a Budget - The Borough could have the budget ready for review and advertisement in November O Amotion was made by Adam Bowman to advertise the 2023 Manchester Borough budget as is, and reconvene on December 28, 2022, at7 p.m. to approve and finalize.  resolution. minimum oflyear. for 2023 for approval.  Larry Weirich seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Park and Recreation Report: Joseph Paniagua, Wade Witt  Athletic Association signs for advertisement are wearing at the base, and poles. Can we donate 4 poles, and 4 bases that we are not currently using to the athletic association. Wadei to follow  up with what is needed further for the signs.  Maintenance/Street Report: Gary Cardasso  Forklift for sale for $1,500.00. Maintenance would like to purchase for all of our lifting needs. The Borough will provide training for the maintenance team to operate thei forklift safely.  Tiffany Mays to get quotes.  Adam Bowman motioned to the purchase of the forklift for $1,500.00.Joseph Paniagua  seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Building Report  No updates to report Councl/Miscelaneous Items:  Pg.3        MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  December 12,2022  Unfinished Business  Amotion needed to approve or reject Resolution 2022- 15 adopting a security camera use policy for Manchester Borough Buildings. Updated by Beth Kern for the administration based on previous meeting conversations. Page 2 Section 7 of the policy. The administrator will be the secretary of Manchester Borough. Any persons who desire to have access to any recordings as such must present their request to the secretary in writing. A1 form could be created fori inter borough request. If there is ar recording, it willl be retained for 30 daysonly. The secretary will o Adam Bowman motioned to adopt Resolution 2022-15. Larry Weirich seconded the  create the form required for requests. motion and the motion carried. Handbook shelved until January meeting.  New Business  Larry' Weirich suggested a $125 donation for thel brass band for playing during Christmas at the o Larry Weirich motioned to approve the donation to the NEHS Brass band.. Joseph Paniagua seconded the motion and the motion carried. This will be retro. Acouncil member is needed to sign checks on behalf of the Manchester Borough. Larry Weirich motioned to have. Joseph Paniagua sign checks for Manchester Borough. Adam Bowman seconded the motion and the motion carried. Tax Refund Resolution 2022-27 for volunteer members oft the fire company and no profit  square.  emergency medical services. Tabled until January meeting.  The county has taken action to approve this resolution. Does Manchester Borough need to raise the Millage rate in order to compensate for this resolution? Beth Kern states no. Tiffany to speak with Chief Joseph Stevens to gather information on how many  volunteer members are residents of Manchester Borough.  The meeting recessed at 8:38 P.M. and will reconvene at the annual budget meeting on December  28th @ 7:00P.M.  Pg. 4