ATGLEN BOROUGH COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER7,2024  President Palmer called the meeting of the Atglen Borough Council to order on Monday, October7 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Borough Hall. The following members were present:  Charles H. Palmer. Jr. Joshua Glick  Melissa McClay Mayor Darren Hodorovich  Brian Hahn  Zachary Hall  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, EXECUTIVE SESSION  President Palmer led the pledge of allegiance and took roll call. President Palmer announced an POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT- = Chief Murtagh reviewed the September activity report. All CHRISTIANA FIRE COMPANY REPORT - Ode Lofgren thanked Council for allowing them to participate ini the Homecoming Parade and Community Day. Mr. Lofgren announced thei fire JUNIOR COUNCILPERSON REPORT - Kennason Ware was unable to bei in attendance this  Executive Session was held on September 30, topic: personnel matter. went well with the Community Day event and Homecoming Parade event.  prevention activities.  evening. Mayor Hodorovich read aloud her report.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  John Sly, Westwood EMS, provided the September report. Mr. Sly thanked the Borough for allowing them to participate in Community Day and the Homecoming Parade. Diane Palmer, Atglen Public Library, reviewed the upcoming library events and thanked Council Jeanne Krull purchased a home in the Borough. For a few months out of each year the Krull family will not be residing in the home leaving the home vacant. She is requesting a seasonal hold on the trash service and fee. Ms. Krull made recommendations on how to implement the APPROVE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 MINUTES- Motion to approve made by Hahn/Hall. All members  for their support.  suspension. Council agreed to discuss this topic at the November meeting.  were in agreement, 5to0.    ATGLEN BOROUGH COUNCIL October 7, 2024 Page 12  APPROVE BILLS OF APPROVAL- Motion to approve made by Palmer/McClay. All members  were in agreement, 5to0. OLD BUSINESS  Planning Commission Appointment, Resolution # 693-24- Mr. Glicki introduced Joe Hadfield. Mr. Hadfield has applied to serve on the Planning Commission. Motion to approve made by Atglen Borough Hall Park Rules - Ms. Andrews said the Park and Recreation Commission is recommending park rules be established and posted. The Park and Recreation Commission's suggestions were read aloud. After a discussion with Chief Murtagh Council agreed that an Council agreed tot the following items to be posted on the signs and regulated by Ordinance: Welcome to the park; No bike riding in the playground area; Hours: dawn to dusk: Under 24 Ms. Andrews will prepare a draft Ordinance with input from the Borough Solicitor. After the Ordinance is adopted signage will be located at the entrances to the park. Applewood Site Development Update = The Council Committee (Palmer and Hahn), Borough Manager, Borough Engineer, and Borough Solicitor met with Carl Chetty and Lou' Voigt on September 12. Brian Hahn provided a summary. The topics discussed were Zion Hill Road 2025 Budget - Ms. Andrews reviewed the draft of the General Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund Budgets. The budget calls for additional police hours. A discussion was held with Chief Murtagh about police services and a speeding issue on Ridge Avenue. Ms. Andrews reviewed the capital projects and capital equipment list. There was a discussion about the Tee. Alley- Church Street-Main Street CRP grant and the potential need for additional funding to address a PennDot stormwater pipe capacity concern. There was a discussion about the failing stormwater system at thei intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Stauffer Drive. Council asked for cost estimates on the two options - repair existing system or daylighting the storm flow. There was a discussion on the real estate millage rate. Everyone agreed trash fees must be increased to meet the obligations of the trash and recycling contract. Council agreed to leave the water and sewer rates as is. They asked Ms. Andrews to fine tune the General Fund Budget  Glick/Hall. All members were in agreement, 5to0.  Ordinance needs to be drafted.  hours video surveillance; Play at your own risk.  conditions and repaving, streetscape redesign, and driveway curb cuts.  to decrease the reliance on cash reserves by $ 100,000.  NEW BUSINESS  Borough Hall Parcel - Existing PAWC Water Transmission Line, Define Said Easement, and Execute the Easement Deed-N Ms. Andrews said this topic came up as part oft the park design.    ATGLEN BOROUGH COUNCIL October7, 2024 Page 13  An easement fori the existing PAWC Water Transmission Line was not found in the Borough Hall deed. It was recommended we remedy this by creating an easement deed and recording it at the Chester County Recorders of Deed Office. The Borough Solicitor prepared the easement. The easement agreement has been executed by PAWC. It is our turn to act. Motion to approve Closeout the DCNR Bank Account After the Final DCNR Grant Paymenti is Received - Ms. Andrews announced DCNR approved our closeout documents and found them in good order. They have approved releasing the final grant payment of $ 31,250. Ms. Andrews is seeking permission to close the bank account once the final grant proceeds have been received and transferred toi the General Fund. Motion to approve made by Hahn /Glick. All members were Stormwater Management Infrastructure Challenges - This topic was discussed as part of the MANAGER'S COMMENTS- Ms. Andrews made three announcements. One pertained to hydrant flushing, one announced the date and time for Halloween trick or treat, and the third announced the datel leaf collection will begin. Ms. Andrews read aloud her report and  made by Hahn/Hall. All members were in agreement, 51 to0.  in agreement, 5to0.  2025 Budget. Nothing more was added.  responded to questions.  MAYOR'S COMMENTS = Mayor Hodorovich said the Homecoming Parade was well received by the community. Thank you to Penningtonville Presbyterian Church for the tables and sound system. And thank you to the Borough staff. Community Day went well. The Mayor performed one wedding. He asked for people to consider donating to the World Central Kitchen for the COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS - Mr. Hall asked Ms. Andrews about her number of years of service in Atglen Borough because the PA State Borough's Association issues tenure awards.  Hurricane Helene victims.  She answered his question.  PUBLIC COMMENTS = There were no comments. members were in agreement, 5t to 0. Respertfulysubmittes, hrafller  ADIOURNMENT: - Hahn/McClay made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 pm. All  Caren D.. Andrews Borough Manager/Secretary