Borough of Sykesville Council Meeting  September 16, 2024  The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sykesville Borough Council was order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Michele Yamrick. called to In attendance were Michele Yamrick, President; Nathan Alvetro, President ProTem; Council Members: Ron Morris, Sherry Pruzinsky, Don Reid, and Gabriel "Butch" Sweka; Mayor Gail Cunningham. Absent were Vice President Elaine Fike and Visitors present were Todd Watt, Ben Destefan (Courier Express), Brian Williams  Solicitor Nicholas Gianvito.  (Foreman), and Earl Campbell (Police).  VISITORS CONCERNS:  Mr. Watt requested forgiveness on delinquent water ($1205.00) and sewer ($4156.00) fees for 372 East Main Street. He owns several properties and is interested in this property (vacant for 10+ years) to fix up and rent out. A title search was performed and he informed Council that property taxes were still owed and not paid. He stated that if Council wasn't willing to forgive a portion of the water and sewer, he would not be interested in continuing with the sale of this property. Mr. Watt offered to pay $500.00 for the water and $1000.00 for the sewer. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Morris and seconded by Councilman Sweka to accept $500.00 for the water and  $1000.00 for the sewer. Motion carried.  CORRESPONDENCE: Nothing to Report. OLD BUSINESS:  Ar motion to approve September 3, 2024, minutes was made by Councilman Ron Morris and seconded by Councilman Don Reid. Motion carried. Secretary Monica Walker asked if there is going to be Trunk or Treat this year since Council decided at the last meeting to have Trick or Treating on October 27th. Counciwomen Pruzinsky will attend the meeting of SCIA to discuss parade/trunk or treat. She will inform US at the next meeting.  Secretary Monica Walker informed Council that Foreman Brian Williams will be getting pricing on ceiling tiles for the library. President Michele Yamrick informed Council that the library was inquiring about lighting. After a brief discussion, a motion was made be Councilman Don Reid and seconded by Councilman  1    Butch Sweka to advertise for bidding for replacing the library ceiling. Motion Secretary Monica Walker informed Council that Matt Milliron (CDBG) will be here September 25th to discuss moving forward with potential park upgrades.  carried  CREW FOREMAN REPORT:  Foreman Wiliams informed Council that the crew will be flushing hydrants from October 1st to November 1st. Notices have been posted in the office and local Forman Williams informed council that the crew started "shoulder backup on  businesses in town.  the roads that have been paved."  COMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works:  AI motion was made by Counciman Ron Morris and seconded by Councilman Don Reid to apply for County Aide money ($10,000.00) for purchase of a skid  loader. Motion carried. Finance/Personne!:  August 2024 financial reports were presented to all members from J&M Accounting (emailed and distributed today). No questions or comments were made. President Yamrick reminded that the Committee should consider working Farmers National Bank presented Council with new rates for Sykesville'sCD  on the 2025 budget soon.  $50,032.46):  6months 4.75% APY 9months 4.65% APY 12months 4.35% APY  After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Counciiman Sweka to roll over the CD to a 12-month term. Motion carried. An invoice for $2,047.50 was presented from JHA Companies for the upcoming stormwater project. A motion was made by Councilman Sweka and seconded by Counciwoman Pruzinsky to transfer $2,047.50 from the Sludge Removal Account to the General Fund Account and pay that amount to JHA Companies  from the General Fund. Motion carried.  2    A proposal from Ellenberger Ellenberger xCOyating/Demolion was presented to Council in the amount of $158,000 for dredging the creek. Council will  consider including this for the 2025 budget.  A motion was made by Councilman Morris and seconded by Counciwoman Pruzinsky to approve Michael Gamble's paid time off for September 6th. Motion A motion was made by Councilman Sweka and seconded by Counciwoman Pruzinsky to approve Brian Williams paid time off for September 13th (4 hours).  carried.  Motion carried.  Ordinance, Health & Safety  Counciwoman Pruzinsky asked if there were any updates for the ordinance on squatters" discussed at the last meeting. OIC Campbell informed Council that he received the ordinance from Reynoldsville, and it has been sent to Solicitor  Gianvito for his review.  Utilities:  Nothing to report.  Parks, Recreation and Planning: Nothing to report.  Police, Mayor, Fire, Code Enforcement:  Nothing to report. Solicitor Gianvito: Nothing to report. NEW BUSINESS: Nothing to report. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:46 P.M.  Council went into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters at  3    ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Councilre reconvened from executive session at 8:14P.M.  There was no outcome. ADJOURNMEN:  Ar motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Butch Sweka and seconded by Councilman Ron Morris. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M.  Respectfully submitted: movnn Monica Walker  wlb  Borough Assistant secrelaly/redsurer  4