MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  November: 14,2022  The Manchester Borough Council meeting was called to order by President' Wade Witt.  Those attending the meeting were led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was performed and the following officials were present:  Adam Bowman Ryan Neely Wade Witt Joseph Paniagua John Rea (Absent)  Dennis Howell (Absent) Bruce Almoney Larry Weirich Solicitor Beth Kern Mayor Patty' Witt  Approval of Agenda/Minutes  Adam Bowman motioned to approve the October 10, 2022 minutes as presented. Ryan  Neely seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Public Comments/Guests:  Joe Stevens Fire Chief reported 22 calls with an estimated loss of $50,000, and no injuries. There were 4 smoke detectors/alarms distributed to residents inr need. In house training was completed for company drills, equipment familiarization, and deployment. The shrimp feed in October was held the week off fire prevention. The rib barbeque was held 2 weeks prior and sold 200 meals in less than an hour. Many more fundraisers willl be held throughout the Holiday Jane Ahrens asked the status of the no parking signs (Ordinance 2008-57) during school in Fenwick Heights. Beth Kern stated that a traffic study will need to be completed in order to remove the traffic signs. Beth also stated that this will be a several month process.  season.  Tom' Watkins  Inch & Co. dump truck drivers have been using their Brake Retarders within Borough limits on N. Main Street and S. Main Street. Mayor Patty' Witt to write al letter to Inch & Co., asking the drivers and sub-contractors to not use their brake retarders in borough Slant, Center and Pike Alley's are out of control with speeding cars, and wrong way traffic, and not stopping at the stop sign. Police coverage is lacking. Judy Hilliard stated YCSWAi improvements are completed for the sewer manhole cover on Cooper St. that comes out on N. Main St. President Witt asked if there are there any project or improvements happening on Farm Lane and Edgeboro Drive? There is al lot of sand and mud on Kelly Neely inquired about Act 57 of 2022. Which is ar mandatory action that the borough take action either by resolution or ordinance to direct thei tax collector, starting in the 2023 year, ifa resident claim they did not receive at tax bill, that is was the first year of occupancy, upon non payment with face value and penalty fees, and the resident shows proof, a waiver can be  limits.  Farm Lane that should not bet there.. Judy Hilliard to follow up.  provided to the tax collector to waive these fees. Recess into an executive session at 7:36 p.m. Executive Session adjourned at 8:10 p.m.        MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  November: 14,2022  Joseph Paniagua motioned to approve the employment of Shane Leader for crossing guard at $30/dayand Maintenance at $12.50/hr. Adam Bowman seconded the motion and the motion  carried.  REPORTS  Treasurer's Report: Wendy Snyder  The General Checking Account (M & TBank) starting balance was $491,790.62. Receipts for the month of September were. $22,925.93, Disbursements were $67,046.27 leaving a total of $447.670.28 in the account. Members 1st Bank Money Market Account $454,433.48. The PLIGIT Adam Bowman motioned to approve the October 2022 account balances as read and presented.. Joseph Paniagua seconded the motion and the motion carried. Larry' Weirich motioned to approve and pay the October 2022 bills as read and presented.. Joseph Paniagua seconded the motion and the motion carried. Amazon account to save on shipping, total costs, and to find items unavailable at other locations. Secretary would do the ordering and set upt the account. The treasurer and secretary will be responsible for the passwords. Treasurer will be the back up if the secretary cannot be Joseph Paniagua motioned to open an Amazon account and assign to the secretary.  accounts were also reviewed for the month of October.  present to order.  Ryan Neely seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Mayor's Report: Patricia Witt $10,866.00.  Police Budget 2023. Manchester Borough's has increased to $370,000.74. This is an increase of oO Joseph Paniagua asked if we could place police PPU's to certain areas at certain times to avoid citizen complaints. Mayor Patty informed we buy the PPU's but we no longer own An ordinance will need made due to going from Dry to Wet in the borough. There was a total of We will be in need of crossing guards next year. We have been advertising, as well as the school has been listing the need for crossing guards. Mayor to speak with the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief in efforts to have the Police Department take over the crossing guard positions. Larry Weirich motioned to have Mayor Patty Witt to speak to the assistant Chief. Ryan Can we invite Chief Rizzo to a council meeting. Mayor Patty to extend thei invite.  the police department.  937 votes from borough residents passing the liquor referendum.  Neely seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Engineer's Report: John Rea  President Wade Witt presented in the absence John Rea. Study to remove the parking signs for Ordinance 2008-57 The Borough will be responsible for 15% The Manhaven project could be covered by this grant.  PA Small Water & Sewer Grant Program must be submitted by December 21,2022        MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  November14,2022  The project in its entirety to include Circle Drive down to Crossings Way with a cost of $157,000 with the Borough'sr responsibility of $23,000  Adam Bowman motioned to have C.S. Davidson and Secretary to complete the Grant application to include project option 2 atac cost of $23,0001 for the Borough. Ryan Neely seconded the  motion and the motion carried.  Solicitor's Report:  Employee Handbook. Suggestions were reviewed that were submitted by the personnel committee. Other policies willl be recommended to be revised by the solicitor for employment law best practices. C.G.A. Law stated al bi-annual review be done to ensure all sections remain compliant. Solicitor will: send recommended updates for each section. A physical fitness policy o Adam Bowman motioned to approve the personnel committee to make the job descriptions. Ryan Neely seconded the motion and the motion carried. Adam Bowman motioned to have resolution 00 for Act 57. Ryan Neely seconded the Act 41of2022 from DCED - No action required by the council unless there is a boundary that  will need to be looked at.  Act57  motion and the motion carried.  needs challenged.  Ordinance 2008-57 was reviewed during public comments  John Reai to perform study Council will then take action  Solicitor to draft the repeal parts of 2008-57, and advertise  President's Report: Wade Witt  Lights on Hartman Street and Maple Street. Kinsley cut the center of the coil for the sensor which made the light unresponsive. The part was not replaced due to road sealed without notice to MILT. Also, ift the part is replaced there is a chance the part will be damaged again. Should we leave the lights as are for 41 months until the worki is complete, and the part can be Review of proposed Budget. Review and make changes to have budget approval at the Tru Green quote to spray weeds through the Borough 3 times in 2023. Total cost $3,514.00 Ryan Neely motioned to approve Tru Green spraying weeds in the Borough in 2023.  replaced? Council suggests following MiLTsrecommendation. December meeting. $426 moved to wages for Street personnel.  Joseph Paniagua seconded the motion and the motion carried.  O  Park and Recreation Report: Joseph Paniagua, Wade Witt foragrant will be completed, and ready for 2023.  Met on October 14th, 2022. Came up with a plan to buy park equipment and toys. A application Council to visit and look over the recreation center with the changes made by' Wade Witt to tidy upa al bit. Wade to provide passcodes to those who would like to see, and visit.  Maintenance/Street Report: Gary Cardasso        MANCHESTER BOROUGH MEETING MINUTES  November 14, 2022  Truck 4 has no radio communication.  o Joseph Paniagua motioned to approve the purchase and installation of a new radio for truck 4. Adam Bowman seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Building Report No updates Councl/Miscelaneous Items: 1. Unfinished Business 2. New Business again.  Larry' Weirich brough to council's attention on November 3rd the offices were broke into Purchase of Security Camera's Resolution 2022-15. Who will have access and who will be responsible needs to be decided. A policy will need to be written by the solicitor. Adam Bowman motioned to approve the purchase of the security cameras and the policy for such to be written.. Joseph Paniagua seconded the motion and the motion Adam Bowman motioned to approve the training for the secretary. Ryan Neely  carried  PSAB RTK Training for Tiffany Mays secretary cost $30.00 seconded the motion and the motion carried.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30p.m.