MOUNT JOY BOROUGH COUNCIL February 3, 2025, Minutes The Mount Joy Borough Council held its regular meeting on February 3, 2025. President Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call- Present were Councilors Matthew Crider, David Eichler, Lu Ann Fahndrich Mary Ginder, David Greineder, William Hall, Philip Kark, Brian Youngerman and Mayor Timothy Bradley, Jr. (via Zoom). Staff present were Manager, Mark G. Pugliese 1; Chief Robert Goshen; Public Works Director, Dennis Nissley; Codes and Zoning Officer, Brett Hamm; Assistant Borough Manager/Financial Director, Jill Frey; Grants, Projects, and Community & Economic Development Administrator, Rachel Stebbins; Property Building Inspector, Paul Paulsen; and Administrative Assistant, Lisa Peffley. Absent was Councilor, Bruce Haigh. Mayor Bradley gave the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance followéd. Executive Session - There were no Executive Sessions held by Council between January 6, 2025, and February 3, 2025. On a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Greineder, a request was made to accept the agenda for the February 3, 2025, Council meeting. Motion carries unanimously. Public Input Period Ned Sterling, 13 W. Main St., commented and asked questions regarding 15 W Main Street rental inspection. He also commented about the missing street trees along Main Street. Emanuel Hoffer, 82 E. Main St., said he was unable to attend the December Council meeting where there was discussion of the possible rezoning of 1087 Wood St. He stated that he owns property at 1061 Wood St and is not in favor of an apartment building being built there and hopes that Council feels the same way. Report of Mayor Mayor Bradley provided an oral report for the month of January 2025 via zoom. Report of the Chief of Police Robert Goshen, Police Chief, provided a written monthly report for December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The report showed 12 traffic arrests and 10 criminal arrests for the month. There was a total of 452 incidents for the month of November, with a total of 7,780 incidents year to date. Report of Fire Department Mount Joy (FDMJ) Brett Hamm, FDMJ Fire Chief, provided a written monthly report for December 2025. Report of PSH Life Lion LLC November 2024 report provided. Report of EMA Phil Colvin provided a written report for period December 18, 2024, to January 24, 2025. Report of the Milanof-Schock Library (MSL) Joseph Mcllhenney provided a written report for December 2024. Report of Codes/ Zoning & Stormwater Administrator Brett Hamm, Codes, Zoning & Stormwater Administrator, provided a written monthly report for January 2025. Report of Grants, Projects, and Community & Economic Development. Administrator Rachel Stebbins, Grants, Projects, and Community & Economic Development Administrator provided a written monthly report for January 2025. Report of Public Works Director Dennis Nissley, Public Works Director, provided a written monthly report for January 2025. 1 Report of the Borough Authority Manager Scott Kapcsos, Authority Manager, provided a written monthly report for January 2025. Report of the Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer Jill Frey, Assistant Borough Manager/Finance Officer, provided a written monthly report for January 2025. Report of the Borough Manager Mark G Pugliese I, Borough Manager, provided a written monthly report for January 2025. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting On al MOTION by Kark, and a second by Ginder, approval was given for the minutes oft the regular Borough Council meeting held on January 6, 2025. Motion carries unanimously. Building Ad Hoc Committee Deering said there was no quorum for the January meeting sO there was no meeting held for that month, it was more of a discussion. Hall said because the Committee did not have a quorum for the January meeting, they do not have a specific recommendation that passed there. Hall said there may be potential for change orders and the discussion at that meeting was how to handle them. This discussion was about any change order that causes an increase of $9,000 or less can be approved by the Borough Manager, anything higher than that will need to come to Council. Hall said that Council needs to be aware if there is a change order higher that $9,000, that would needs to come to through to Council, then there will need to be a quorum of the full Council at a committee meeting sO that Council can make that action SO no deadlines are missed. Hall handed the gavel to the Vice President Greineder at this time. On a MOTION by Hall, and a second by Eichler, a request was made to allow the Borough Manager to approve and report to Council any change order at $9,000 or less or change orders that cause a reduction in overall cost and that any change orders above that threshold will need the approval of full Council. Motion carries unanimously. Greineder handed gavel back to President Hall. Administration and Finance Committee On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to award the Little Chiques Park Streambank Restoration Project, Phase 2 to Flyway Excavating in the amount of $267,000.00. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to approve the modification request for Florin Hill to Section 226-31.Q, Easement Width. A modification of the requirement for a minimum easement width of 30 feet for stormwater facilities with tributary area greater than 1,000 square feet and not within the right-of-way, based upon the justification provided and the alternatives provided to the Borough Engineer with the condition that a detail storm pipe access by heavy equipment and excavated soil stockpile for maintenance in the easement areas less than 30-feet wide is provided, and the 100-year storm event design elevation is completely contained within any area of the swale less than 30 feet wide. An AMENDMENT by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to add the wording 'subject to the applicant providing information that the proposed equipment shown on the plan can safely access the constructed pipe depth". Amendment passes. Main motion carries unanimously as amended. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to approve the modification request for Florin Hill to Section 226-37C(1)(a)13) - Minimum Pipe Cover. A modification of the equipment to provide a minimum pipe cover of one foot to stone subgrade to be waived for the proposed pipes MH-261 to I-262, 1-262 to I-263, and I-263 to Ex. I-81 based upon the justification provided to the Borough Engineer with the condition that the applicant provide supporting documentation that the 18-inch HDPEP meets the manufacturer's recommendations for H-25 loading condition with the minimum cover provided. Motion carries unanimously. Councilor Haigh joined the meeting at this time via phone. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to approve the modification request for Florin Hill to Section 226-37C(1)(d)I4) - Swale Side Slope. A modification of the requirement for side slopes for swales in residential areas have a maximum side slope of 4:1 based upon the justification provided to the Borough Engineer with the conditions that there is a slope stability analysis for the 2:1 side slopes; that side slopes are planted with a seed mix that is suited for steep slopes and requires minimal maintenance; and that no embankment with slopes 25% or greater will be created outside the drainage swale. Motion carries unanimously. a Anthony Faranda-Diedrich spoke and requested approval of the modifications to the Florin Hill Subdivision and ask for final approval of the plans. On a MOTION by Kark, and a second by Fahndrich, a request was made to approve the Florin Hill Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan on the condition that all remaining comments be addressed to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer, Borough Solicitor, Borough Staff, Lancaster County Planning Department, Lancaster County Conservation District, and PAI Department of Environmental Protection. Motion carries 7-1, Youngerman voting no. Haigh absent. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to charge for advertising in the bi-yearly Borough newsletter as follows; Full Page 8.5' X 11" - $100.00 & $85.00 for Non-Profits, Half Page 8.5" X 5.5" - $50.00 & $40.00 for Non-Profits, and Quarter Page 4.25" X 5.5" - $25.00. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to authorize the Community & Economic Development Coordinator to submit an application for the C2P2, Round 31, DCNR Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for the Little Chiques Park Master Site Plan Development. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to authorize the Community & Economic Development Coordinator to submit an application for Greenway, Trails, and Recreation, DCED grant in the amount of $250,000.00 for a splash pad on the grounds of the new Municipal Services Complex. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, a request was made to adopt Resolution 2025-03, resolution appointing Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau as the collector for the Local Services Tax and Earned Income Tax for the Borough. Motion carries unanimously. Report of the Public Safety Committee On a MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Eichler, a request was made to approve variance of the Borough's noise ordinance for the Fresh Brews Event on April 26, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Eichler, a request was made to approve the agreement with Make-A-Wish for the Mother's Day Convoy and authorize the Borough Manager to sign said agreement. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Fahndrich, and a' second by Eichler, a request was made to adopt Resolution 2025-04, a resolution to allow the suspension of a banner across State Route 230/E. Main St. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Fahndrich, and a second by Eichler, a request was made to adopt Resolution 2025-05, a resolution to allow the closure of State Route 230 (SR230), Main Street for the purpose of parade, procession, and assemblage. Motion carries unanimously. Report of the Public Works Committee On al MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Greineder, a request was made to allow Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce to hold "Music in the Park" on July 27, August 3, and August 10, 2025. Motion carries unanimously. On a MOTION by Ginder, and a second by Greineder, a request was made to allow the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance to use Little Chiques Park to hold an event to promote good watershed stewardship on September 6, 2025. Motion carries unanimously. Public Input Period Ned Sterling 13 W. Main St. continued his discussion about the missing street trees. Any other matter proper to come before Council Eichler thanked the Chief for getting all the information to Council regarding all of the upcoming events sO they can all be taken care of at one time. Hall said he attended the Boroughs Association meeting and feels it is a good thing if other members of Council make an effort to attend them. He said there is a lot of good information at the meetings. a Authorization to Acknowledge the Payment of Bills On a MOTION by Youngerman, and a second by Kark, Council approved paying the bills as presented. GENERAL FUND $ 302,755.69 REFUSERECYCLING $ 29,050.23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND $ 29,857.06 HIGHWAY AID FUND $ ESCROW FUND $ 7,690.50 JOY LAND ACCOUNT $ GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 369,353.48 Motion carries unanimously. Meetings and dates of importance See the purple calendar for the month of February. Executive Session None Adjournment On al MOTION by Greineder, and a second by Ginder, approval was given to adjourn the meeting at 9:27PM. Motion carries unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Mark G. Pugliese I Borough Manager/Secretary