REGULARMBETING Page 1 MALVERN BOROUGH 1E East First Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 PRESIDING: INVOCATION:  September 17,2024  7:30] PM  Council President Phillips Mayor Uzman  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TOTHEI FLAG  1. ROLLCALL PRESENT Council President Phillips Council Member Finkbiner Council Member Frederick Council Member Riccetti Council Member Warner Mayor Uzman 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS  ABSENT:  Council Vice President Bones  Council Member Niemiec (via Zoom, arrived at item 7.b)  Council President Phillips asked in accordance with Resolution No. 840 if any member of the audience was: recording the meeting, Hugo Schmitt, Richard Brewer, and the Borough recorded the Council President Phillips announced the Borough Council met with its Legal Counsel in Executive  meeting.  Session on August 20, 2024 to discuss legal matters.  The Craft & Mercantile event will be held Friday, September 20, 2024.  There will be an open house regarding the Randolph Woods Project, Phase 1, prior to the Borough  Council meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. 3. APPROVALOF AGENDA  Amotion was made by Council Member Warner, seconded by Council Member. Finkbiner, and carried by a vote of 5-0, to approve the agenda for the Tuesday, September 17, 2024 meeting as  presented.  4. MINUTES & REPORTS a. APPROVALOFA MINUTES  Amotion was: made by Council Member Riccetti, seconded by Council Member Warner, and carried by a vote of5-0, to approve the minutes oft thei regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 3,  2024 as presented.    REGULAR, MEETING Page 2  b. APPROVALOF: REPORTS  A motion was made by Council Member Finkbiner, seconded by Council Member Frederick, and carried by a vote of5-0, to approve the Treasurer's Report; the Sub-Committee Reports for Finance and Administration, Public Safety, andl Public Works; and the Superintendent ofPublic Works  Report for the month of August 2024, as submitted.  . BOROUGH COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE: REPORTS  No Sub-Committees have met since the last Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, September 3,  2024.  5. SPECIAL BUSINESS a, Escrow Release  A motion was made by Council Member Frederick, seconded by Council Member Warner, and carried by a vote of5-0, to approve the #4 - final escrow: release in the amount of $16,622.38 for the  land development plans associated with the St. Patrick Parish School addition.  Cathy Raymond asked about the start date oft the project.  6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  a. Environmental Advisory Council  Council Member Warner declared that the Environmental Advisory Council recommended A motion was made by Council Member Frederick, seconded by Council Member Warner, and carried by a vote of5-0, to appoint Jack Hauler to the Environmental Advisory Council.  appointing Jack Hauler to the committee. Jack Hauler introduced himself.  b. Paoli Battlefield Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee  A motion was madel by Council Member Warner, seconded by Council Member Riccetti, and carried by a vote of5 5-0, to appoint Jack) Hauler to the Paoli Battlefield Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee. Council Member Frederick asked Borough Council to revisit appointing a member of the Historical  Commission to the Zoning and Subdivision & Land Development Task Force.  C. Trash Collection Contract  Borough Council discussed the service levels and cost of the trash collection contract. A one-year extension will cost 6.0% more than 2024. The next-lowest bidder in 2023 was substantially higher.  Cathy Raymond asked about the terms oft the options.  Hugo Schmitt commented on Bulk Trash collection coinciding with PorchFest.  A motion was made by Council Member Frederick, seconded by Council Member Finkbiner, and    RBGULAR MEETING Page 3  carried by a vote of 5-0, to exercise the one year extension to the current trash collection contract  with AJ Blosenski, Inc.  Ventrac 4000  Att the. August 6, 2024 Borough Council meeting, the Public Works Department presented aj proposal to purchase a Ventrac multi-purpose machine with accessories and attachments, including a cost comparison ofdifferent options. The request was put out for] public bid with the required advertising. A motion was made by Council Member Warner, seconded by Council Member Frederick, and carried by a vote of 5-0, to accept Anne Bennett's bid for $25,000 for a Ventrac 4000, subject to a  bill ofs sale from the seller satisfactory to the Borough Solicitor. John Buckley commented on waiting for al better deal.  7. ZONING HEARING BOARD a. 3261 Raspberry Avenue  A variance application to increase the building coverage of 326 Raspberry Avenue from 29.6% to 34.1%is scheduled for the September 23, 2024 Zoning Hearing Board meeting. The lot coverage is in compliance and would be reduced. The Planning Commission expressed support for the plan on the condition of compliance with off-street parking requirements, which the applicant has done. Dan Daley, Borough Engineer and Zoning Officer, as well as Michael Romanoff, homeowner, A motion was made by Council Member Frederick, seconded by Council Member Riccetti, and carried by a vote of5-0, to not send the Borough Solicitor to oppose the variance application for 326  presented aspects oft the application. Borough Council discussed the application.  Raspberry Avenue.  John Buckley commented on waivers. b. 124 Prospect Avenue  A variance application to increase the lot coverage of 124 Prospect Avenue from 48.2% to 50.5% is scheduled for the September 23, 2024 Zoning Hearing Board meeting. The Planning Commission Dan Daley, Borough Engineer and Zoning Officer, as well as Tyler Weisman, installer, presented A motion was made by Council Member Warner, seconded by Council Member Finkbiner, and carried by a vote of5-1 (Council Member Frederick opposed, and Council Member. Niemiec arrived via Zoom in time to participate), to send the Borough Solicitor to argue that relief should be the  expressed support for the plan with one condition.  aspects oft the application. Borough Council discussed the application.  minimum required for the variance application for 124 Prospect Avenue. Anne Bestany commented on1 the size oft the requested increase.    REGULARMBETING Page 4 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Truck Sale  A motion was made by Council Member Frederick, seconded by Council Member Riccetti, and carried by a vote of5 5-0 (Council Member Niemiec was away), to approve the sale ofa 1973 F600 Borough Council discussed that aj previous posting was pulled because it had not been authorized.  Sewer Jet Truck via electronic online auction sale on Municibid.  9. PUBLIC FORUM  Mayor Uzman thanked the Public Works Department for installing the lights on the poles on. King John Buckley commented on a sidewalk to Malvern Prep, sidewalk conditions, a light at Bridge & Cathy Raymond asked about a right-to-know request for EB Walsh invoices. Borough Engineer Hugo Schmitt announced that the Paoli Battlefield reenactment will be on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He also announced that the Historic Preservation Awards will be presented in January. David Campli requested the Borough to provide police services for the MBPA's Christmas on. King Gaill Newman asked about the scope and: funding fort the Randolph Woods Project. Borough Engineer Anisa "Pebbles" Borine commented on new construction and variances. Council President Phillips Cathy Raymond asked when Acting Manager Woodman would return from vacation. Borough  Street.  King, and meeting attendance.  Daley responded that Simone Collins is a subcontractor.  event November 30, 2024.  Daley and Council Member Niemiec responded. and Council Member Warner: responded.  Council responded. 10. ADJOURNMENT  A motion was made by Council Member Frederick, seconded by Council Member Warner, and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Council Member Niemiec had returned), to adjourn the meeting at 8:35PM.  Respectfully submitted,  Anyfinkbiner, PhD Borough Council Member