GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA 7:00 P.M. March 12, 2025 1. OPENING OF THE MEETING WILLIAM REED 2. PLEDGE 3. REVIEW THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MEMBERS 4. REPORT OF ENGINEER JHA 5. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 6. SEWER AUTHORITY/WATER BRIAN NOVINGER 7. REPORT OF MAYOR DAVID NORRIS 8. COMMUNITY CENTER CINDY SHADE 9. CODE ENFORCER AND ZONING/BLD PERMITS LEHIGH ENGINEERING LLC 10. PLANNING COMMISSION BRIAN BENDER JASON KLINGER DRAKE LENKER COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. RECREATION KYLIE BENDER JEM JEFFRIES B. COGS LYNN SCHADLE C. HIGHWAY WILLIAM REED TIM LESHER D. AG SECURITY LYNN SCHADLE E. FINANCE COMMITTEE BRUCE WOLFE WILLIAM REED F. INSURANCE BRUCE WOLFE CINDY SHADE G. STRATEGIC PLANNING BRUCE WOLFE 12. SOLICITOR'S REPORT DONALD G KARPOWICH SEAN LOGSDON ESQ 13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 14. TREASURER'S REPORT CINDY SHADE 15. EXPENSES TO BE APPROVED CINDY SHADE 16. ADJOURNMENT SPECIAL NOTES OF INTEREST: Borough Council meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00p.m. at the Borough Meeting Room. The Public is always welcomed to attend. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING TAX BILLING OR TAX INFORMATION NEED TO CALL THE DAUPHIN COUNTY TREASURER. 717-780-6550 a GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL N CENTER STREET PO BOX 305 GRATZ, PA. 17030 February 12, 2025 The Regular Meeting was held in the Gratz Boro Meeting Room at 7:00 P.M. with the following, persons attending: President William Reed, Jem Jeffries, Bruce Wolfe, Lynn Schadle, Lori Williard, Mayor David Norris JHA: Absent Solicitor: Sean Logsdon, Esq Lehigh Engineering: Absent Citizens: Tim Lesher, Troy Schadle, David Koppenhaver, Cameron Koppenhaver, Tracey Bixler This meeting is being recorded. Pledge to the Flag Correction of Minutes for January 9, 2025, is as follows. Under Vacant Seat for the Council should read Lynn Schadle nominated Lori Williard to fill the vacancy. Jem Jeffries second the nomination. Motion Carried. On a motion made by Lynn Schadle and second by Jem Jeffries the minutes were approved after the correction is made. Motion Carried Report of Engineer: Lynn said that if we need Pete for anything we should call him. Citizens to be Heard: David and Cameron Koppenhaver updated the Council on the Shade Tree Committee. David reported that they submitted the application to Shade Tree USA. April 26th at 1:00 PM will be the celebration of Arbor Day at the Park. They are still deciding on the trees that will be planted, either one or two. Christine Snyder is interested in having trees planted in front ofher house. Lynn reported that the Historical Society is going to redo their porch, and they are going to take down the trees and since it is a public building if the Shade Tree Committee would like to plant anything there. David said that Bruce Weaver had called him, and David would get back to him on the Historical Society. Bruce Wolfe also said that Bruce wanted to talk about trimming ofthe trees. Bruce Wolfe talked about setting up a meeting to discuss. Lynn said that PPL does not prune the trees on the Northside, PPLjust does the South side. David will reach out to PPL. David got a quote of $2200.00 from Woodwise Tree Service for trimming including the trees at the monument. Lynn said back in the day the resident paid for the trees, but the Borough maintains them. On a motion made by Lynn Schadle and second by Jem Jeffries to do tree trimming for $2200.00 from Woodwise Tree Service. Motion Carried. Community Center: No Report Code Enforcer and Zoning/Bldg Permits: The report was given to the Council. Lynn told Council that the Zoning Permit for Mark Fisher was given. Building Permit should be in soon. Tim Lesher ask about sidewalk shoveling. Lynn said they should be shoveled withing 24 hours. Sewer Authority: Lynn reported that last month the Council reappointed Brian Novinger and he does need to be reappointed. Lynn Schadle needs to be reappointed. Jem Jeffries made a motion to reappoint Lynn Schadle for another 5 years for Sewer Lori Williard second the motion. Motion Carried. On a motion made by Jem Jeffries to reappoint Lynn Schadle for another 5 years for Water Bruce Wolfe second the motion. Motion Carried. William Reed read Resolution 021225 to Shred Documents for 2017. Lynn made the motion to approve the resolution Jem Jeffries second the motion. Motion Carried. This would be only Sewer. Planning Commission: Sean reported that there is a Planning Commission meeting on Monday February 17, 2025. This meeting is regarding Momentum Gratz 1 LLC. This meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at the Borough Building. Fred Willard has indicated he would like to step down from the Planning Commission. Jason Klinger would like to be on the Planning Commission. On a motion made by Lynn Schadle and second by Lori Williard to appoint Jason Klinger to replace Fred Willard on the Planning Commission. Motion Carried. Jem Jeffries abstained from voting. Mayor's Report: No Report COMMITTEE REPORT Recreation: Jem Jeffries reported that Teener Field will be renovated, and the cost is $1950.00. This payment will be coming out of Parks and Recreation Account. Jem reported that the Senior Banner will be $50.00 each, this will be for the Seniors in the Boro as well as Lykens Twp. Jem Jeffries made a motion to pay the $50.00 for the Senior Banners Lynn Schadle second the motion. Motion Carried. Bill Reed reported that Tim Lesher and Kylie Bender were back at the park looking at redoing the fencing, adding sidewalks and speed bumps. Will need to get drawing up for that project, and an environmental study. Ift they apply for the DCNR Grant, they will need a letter from the Borough that the matching funds are secured. This is all preliminary stages. Bill Reed reported that the floors in the bathroom at the park will be epoxy and repaint the walls. The monies that the Parks and Recreation made at Bingo will be going towards this project, as well as the summer programs. Cogs: Lynn reported that the meeting on January 16, 2025, next meeting is on April 17th at the Upper Paxton Building. Lynn took Gerald Wolfgang along. The big news was that the EMS Study update the first draft should be done in a week or SO, they will send out to review. They are looking to have a better response time between Halifax, Millersburg, Williamstown and the Life team in Elizabethville. Hopefully it will be back for the April 17th meeting. There was another discussion with using Cogs with joint Municipalities iflooking for grant monies in the Upper Dauphin County areas. This will be coming back to us at some time to agree to work with Cogs. Cogs would be applying for the grants on behalf of the Municipalities that are looking for grant monies. Lynn reported that Washington Twp Supervisors have been contacted on locating an Urgent Care Facility, it would be right beside the 209 Beverage on Route 209. This Facility would be staffed 24/7. This would be Private Practice. Bruce ask if there would be a possibility to offer our Community Center for their Private Practice. Lynn said they already did their study. Tim Lesher replied that sometimes it costs more to renovate a building than to build one. Bruce does not think our building is being utilized enough. Highway: Jem Jeffries has two ditches at the back ofher house and there is still ice in the ditches. Tim Lesher will put Salt down on them. Information Committee: No Report Ag Security: No Report Budget and Finance Committee: No Report Insurance: No Report Strategic planning: Bruce reported that on the 4th Tuesday of every month there will be a meeting from 7 to 9. Solicitors' Report: Sean reported that the Planning Commission meeting will be February 17th for Momentum Gratz 1, LLC and Sean thinks at this meeting they will be looking for approval. Sean reported the RV Ordinance that was being discussed, this would be an amendment with some language changes. Sean reviewed these changes. Sean said if Council agrees with these changes, he will advertise for next meeting. There was a question about the Gratz Fair when they have their events. Gratz Fair would be exempt. Lynn said to also exempt work trailers. Sean reported there are really no updates on the game's skills. Once we know ifit is legal we will review at that time. Sean would like to have an executive session. Sean talked about ice agents. Sean reviewed what they were doing. Other Business: Cindy gave the information for the Council members that are up for re-election for the Primary Election in May 2025. The cleanup date is May 17, 2025. Tim Lesher will call for Dumpsters. Bruce said he noticed that we put the information out when a snowstorm to put your vehicles off of Main Street and he said he noticed that they don't plow all the way over. Tim said will not plow if the vehicle is not moved, Bruce said there are a lot of snow piles. they Jem Jeffries ask about abandoned cars or if that is the property owner. There is a car at the Gas station (Shell) that has been there for two weeks. Treasurer's Report: The Treasury Report was read on a motion made by Lynn Schadle and second by Bruce Wolfe to pay the bills. Expenses to be Approved: The Expenses for the month were read. On a motion made by Bruce Wolfe and second by Lori Williard to pay the bills. Motion Carried Adjournment: No further business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. on a motion made by Jem Jeffries and second by Bruce Wolfe. Motion Carried Council went into Executive Session Respectfully Submitted: Cundyy R.hak Cindy L Shade Borough Secretary These notes are intended as an overview of the meetings discussions and not intended as an exact word account of what was said. So, ifthere are any comments or concerns or objections to what is written within this report. Please forward those comments and we will gladly make any adjustments after the approval of the Gratz Borough Council Meeting. GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL 3/3/2025 5:28 PM Register: THE GRATZ NATIONAL BANK From 02/01/2025 through 03/02/2025 Sorted by: Date, Type. Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo Payment C Deposit Balance 02/02/2025 INTEREST ON INVE... Interest monthl... X 8.48 92,146.18 02/03/2025 -split- Deposit X 12.14 92,158.32 02/03/2025 Tax Reyenue:EARNE. Deposit X 700.00 92.858.32 02/03/2025 Tax Revenue:EARNE.. Deposit X 2,500.00 95.358.32 02/04/2025 12242 GRATZ BORO BUI... TRANSFERS Bills 2,000.00 X 93.358.32 02/05/2025 Tax Revenue:EARNE. Deposit X 4,000.00 97.358.32 02/05/2025 Tax Reyenue:EARNE. Deposit X 576.94 97.935.26 02/07/2025 Tax Revenue-EARNE.. Deposit X 3,100.00 101.035.26 02/10/2025 -split- Deposit X 338.51 101.373.77 02/12/2025 Tim Lesher Public Works Highway... 28 hours 603.45 X 100.770.32 02/12/2025 ADP PAYROLL AN... ADP Payroll Processi... Taxes 135.03 X 100,635.29 02/12/2025 12243 PP&L Public Works Highway... 770.91 X 99.864.38 02/12/2025 12244 PP&L Public Works Highway... 235.83 X 99,628.55 02/12/2025 12245 GRATZ FIRE CO TRANSFERS 2024 Annual D... 6,000.00 X 93,628.55 02/12/2025 12246 GRATZ BORO WA... General Government:U.. Credit Card Re... 238.02 X 93.390.53 02/12/2025 12247 SHADY LANE HAR... General GovernmentU.. Acct 35 9.98 X 93,380.55 02/12/2025 12248 Dauphin County-Tre... General Government.. 2024 R E Reim... 11.67 X 93.368.88 02/12/2025 12249 GRATZ BORO WA.. General Government:U.. Credit Card Re... 194.73 X 93,174.15 02/12/2025 12250 GRATZ BORO SEW.. General Government:U.. 1/2 of Rave Re... 668.75 X 92.505.40 02/12/2025 12251 GRATZ BORO WA... General Government:U.. Health Insurace... 1,187.52 X 91.317.88 02/12/2025 12252 PP&L General GovernmentU.. 20.02 X 91.297.36 02/12/2025 12253 PP&L General Government:U.. 24.95 X 91.272.91 02/12/2025 12254 THE CITIZEN STA... General Government:A.. Planning Com... 82.00 X 91.190.91 02/12/2025 12255 CINDY SHADE General Government:G.. Thumb Drive 22.14 X 91,168.77 02/12/2025 12256 Lehigh Engineering General Government:s.. Inv 2024-001434 290.50 X 90.878.27 02/12/2025 12257 Dauphin County Tre... General Government.. Property Taxes - 610.71 X 90.267.56 02/12/2025 12258 William Reed General Government:G.. google 150.40 X 90,117.16 02/12/2025 12259 EMC Insurance INSURANCE PREMI... Acct 4x52961 2,379.47 X 87,737.69 02/12/2025 12260 SWIF INSURANCE PREMI... 06009573 823.00 X 86,914.69 02/12/2025 12261 DAUPHIN COUNT... General Government:.. Inc 2025-27 Pr... 170.51 X 86.744.18 02/12/2025 12262 Lori Bender General Government:U.. Cleaning & Su... 496.63 X 86.247.55 02/12/2025 12263 GRATZ PARKS & TRANSFERS DONATION D... 500.00 85,747.55 02/13/2025 Tax ReVenue:EARNE. Deposit X 900.00 86.647.55 02/14/2025 Licenses and Permits:B.. Comcast X 1,168.99 87.816.54 02/14/2025 ADP PAYROLL AN... ADP Payroll Processi... Fees 55.50 X 87,761.04 02/18/2025 -split- Deposit X 1,685.85 89,446.89 02/19/2025 Tax Revenue-EARNE.. Deposit X 400.00 89,846.89 02/20/2025 FINES (STATE & LO... Deposit X 21.19 02/24/2025 89.868.08 -split- Deposit X 571.71 02/28/2025 90.439.79 Tax Revenue:REAL E.. Deposit X 24.50 90.464.29 Page 1 GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL 3/3/2025 5:28 PM Register: THE GRATZ NATIONAL BANK From 02/01/2025 through 03/02/2025 Sorted by: Date. Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo Payment C Deposit Balance 03/02/2025 INTEREST ON INVE... Stmt February X 7.25 90.471.54 Page 2 GRATZ BOROUGH BUILDING AUTHORITY 3/4/2025 12:37PM Register: GNB Checking Account # 1142107 From 02/01/2025 through 02/28/2025 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo Payment C Deposit Balance 02/03/2025 Rental Karate Club Fe... 175.00 1,159.68 02/04/2025 Deposit Transfer from General A... 2,000.00 3.159.68 02/04/2025 2038 PP&L Electric 115.62 3.044.06 02/04/2025 2039 PP&L Electric 1,245.93 1.798.13 02/04/2025 2040 Koppy' Propane Propane Fuel 473.35 1.324.78 02/10/2025 2041 Miller's distributing Supplies 229.38 1,095,40 02/10/2025 2042 Woodside Services Miscellanous Rain spouting f.. 525.00 570.40 02/14/2025 2043 Koppy' Propane Propane Fuel 411.02 159.38 02/20/2025 Rental Haley Herrold : 50.00 209.38 02/20/2025 Rental Donation Pickl... 50.00 259:38. Page 1 6:19 PM GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL 03/03/25 Profit & Loss Cash Basis February 1 through March 2, 2025 Feb 1 - Mar 2, 25 Ordinary Income/Expense Income FINES (STATE & LOCAL) 21.19 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 15.73 Licenses and Permits BLDG PERMITS 1,168.99 Total Licenses and Permits 1,168.99 Tax Revenue EARNED INCOME TAX 12,176.94 LOCAL SERVICES TAX 220.37 PER CAPITA TAXES 33.00 PROPERTY TAX INCOME 2,354.84 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERTAX 24.50 Total Tax Revenue 14,809.65 Total Income 16,015.56 Expense ADP Payroll Processing Fees 190.53 General Government Advertising 82.00 GENERAL EXPENESE FOR,ADMIN 172.54 SOLICITOR * 290.50 TAX COLLECTION (LO & U.D.TAXES 792.89 Utilities MUNICIPAL BLDG (ELEC & REP) 551.58 Sewer Authority .2,289.02 Total Utilities 2,840.60 Total General Government 4,178.53 INSURANCE PREMIUMS 3,202.47 Public Works Highways & Streets SNOW & ICE REMOVAL 603.45 STREET LIGHTING 1,006.74 Total Public Works Highways & Streets 1,610.19 TRANSFERS 8,500.00 Total Expense 17,681.72 Net Ordinary Income -1,666.16 Net Income -1,666.16 Page 1 6:20 PM GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL 03/03/25 Profit & Loss YTD Comparison Cash Basis February 1 through March 2, 2025 Feb 1 - Mar 2, 25 Jan 1 - Mar 2, 25 Ordinary Income/Expense Income FINES (STATE & LOCAL) 21.19 21.19 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 15.73 35.95 Licenses and Permits BLDG PERMITS 1,168.99 1,268.99 Total Licenses and Permits 1,168.99 1,268.99 MISCELLANEOUS (SEO OFFICER, ETC 0.00 1,300.00 Tax Revenue EARNED INCOME TAX 12,176.94 15,769.42 LOCAL SERVICES TAX 220.37 4,320.49 PER CAPITA TAXES 33.00 181.90 PROPERTY TAX INCOME 2,354.84 2,713.68 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX 24.50 24.50 Total Tax Revenue 14,809.65 23,009.99 Total Income 16,015.56 25,636.12 Expense ADP Payroll Processing Fees 190.53 397.93 General Government Advertising 82.00 276.00 ENGINEER - SEO 0.00 1,032.50 GENERAL EXPENESE FOR ADMIN. 172.54 396.46 SOLICITOR 290.50 2,671.75 TAX COLLECTION (LO & U.D. TAXÈs 792.89 792.89 Utilities MUNICIPAL BLDG (ELEC & REP) 551.58 1,040.56 Sewer Authority 2,289.02 3,137.17 Total Utilities 2,840.60 4,177.73 Total General Government 4,178.53 9,347.33 INSURANCE PREMIUMS 3,202.47 4,025.47 Payroll Taxes UNEMPLOYMENT FUND (PSAB & STATE 0.00 39.57 Total Payroll Taxes 0.00 39.57 Public Works Highways & Streets HIGHWAY LABOR 0.00 750.64 SNOW & ICE REMOVAL 603.45 603.45 STREET LIGHTING 1,006.74 2,043.47 Total Public Works Highways & Streets 1,610.19 3,397.56 TRANSFERS 8,500.00 17,500.00 Total Expense 17,681.72 34,707.86 Net Ordinary income -1,666.16 -9,071.74 Net Income -1,666.16 -9,071.74 Page 1 5:21 PM GRATZ BOROUGH COUNCIL 03/03/25 Balance Sheet Cash Basis As of March 2, 2025 Mar 2, 25 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings CERT OF DEP GNB #4 13,374.99 Community & Economic Fund 39,590.91 - 3937.86 GNB CERT OF DEP 21,993.01 PLGIT General Fund Account 2,559.04 - 28343 PLGIT Motor License Fund 49,569.89 THE GRATZ a9 NATIONAL BANK 90,471.54 a0,98 Total Checking/Savings 217,559.38 - 135,561.81 Other Current Assets Bird-N-Hand CD 110,654.11 Mid Penn Bank CD 524,817.52 Total Other Current Assets 635,471.63 Total Current Assets 853,031.01 Other Assets Loan' Receivable Gratz Water 59,955.57 Total Other Assets 59,955.57 TOTAL ASSETS 912,986.58 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Accrued Withheld Payroll Taxes 735.72 Total Other Current Liabilities 735.72 Total Current Liabilities 735.72 1 Total Liabilities 735.72 Equity Opening Bal Equity 425,029.10 Retained Earnings 496,293.50 Net Income -9,071.74 Total Equity 912,250.86 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 912,986.58 Page 1 FINANCIAL REPORT BEGINNING BALANCE: $92,146.18 EXPENSES: PP & L $770.91 PP & L $235.83 PP & L $20.02 PP & L $24.95 SWIF $823.00 GRATZ FIRE COMPANY $6,000.00 REISSUE CHECK CINDYSHADE $22.14 SHADY LANE HARDWARE $9.98 LEHIGH ENGINEERING $290.50 DAUPHIN COUNTY TREAS $610.71 PROPERTY TAXES DAUPHIN COUNTY $170.51 2025 TAX NOTICES LORI BENDER $496.63 BILL REEP $150.40 EMC INSURANCE $2,379.47 GRATZ BORO PARK & REC $500.00 DONATION DIMENSION TREASURER OFFICE $11.67 ADP TAXES $135.03 ADP FEES $55.50 GRATZ BORO MUNICIPAL AUTH $668.75 1/2 OF RAVE RENEWAL GRATZ BORO BUILLDING TRANSF $2,000.00 BILLS GRATZ BORG WATER $238.02 CREDIT CARD GRATZ BORO WATER $194.73 CREDIT CARD GRATZ BORO WATER $1,187.52 HEALTH INSURANCE THE CITIZEN STANDARD $82.00 TIM LESHER $603.45 TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 17,681.72 INCOME: EARNED INCOME $12,176.94 PER CAPITA - $33.00 PROPERTY TAXES $2,354.84 BLDG PERMITS $1,168.99 COMCAST FINES $21.19 .REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS $24.50 LST $220.37 INTEREST $15.73 TOTAL INCOME: $16,015.56 ENDING BALANCE: $90,471.54