BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON COMMITTEE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES JUNE 27, 2017 at 6:30 PM The Water, Sewer/Solid Waste, and Highway Committee Workshop Meetings were held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Council Room, 125 South Walnut Street, Slatington, PA. The meeting was called to order by President Schnaars at 6:30 PM with the following in attendance: PRESENT ABSENT OTHERS VISITORS President Schnaars Joe Wechsler Tom Dinkelacker Carol Gildner Bryon Reed Jon Rinker Jerry Potts Melvin Gildner Andy Tomlinson Michael Brogan Jeffrey Hausman Jason Ruff Robert Stettner Manager Danko Dan Stevens PUBLIC COMMENT: Doreen Curtin landlord for property 103 E. Church Street - Signed in and was recognized to speak. Doreen Curtin expressed her concerns about the possibility of a new water rate billing. She had heard that landlords would be required to install a meter for each oftheir units. This would be a costly undertaking for landlords. Councilor Schnaars informed her that a discussion will be following at this meeting and Councilor Gildner informed her that there was no intention to have a meter installed for each unit. Dan Stevens also stated concerns. A. FINANCE/PLANNINGIZONING Joseph Wechsler- Chairman; Members: Jon Rinker, Jason Ruff Committee Member discussion on listed topics: 1. Discuss the review and investigation ofbilling methods for all rental units for water and sewer and review Ordinance #455 an ordinance establishing procedures for connection to the Borough water and sewer. facilities, providing. for the administration and operation ofthe sewer and water. facilities, creating authority. for the establishment offees and the collection thereof, and providing. for penalties for violation ofthe said ordinance Various e-mails provided to Council for review and discussion in reference to: Water Service Billing information Housing Authority Units - Catasauqua Water Service Fee information Housing Authority Units - Emmaus Lehighton info, Palmerton info-more information to follow. Manager Danko provided a breakdown on current and proposed water billing per council's request: Current: We have a 2-unit paying $93.00 a quarter for water; their water consumption is 13,000 gallons minus the 8,000 gallons allowed. 13,000 gal. - 8,000 gal = 5,000 gal X $6.88 per 1000 gal - $34.40 - total bill - $127.40 1 Proposed: Invoice the same 2-unit at $93.00 a unit - $186.00 - they would now have 16,000 allowable galls to utilize and would not be charged anything extra. The difference between the two billings would be $186.00-$127.40 = $58.60 increase B. PUBLIC SAFETY Jon Rinker-Chairman; Members: Joseph Wechsler, Jason Ruff Committee Member discussion on listed topics: 1. Letter dated 6/20/17 from Robert Stettner in reference to Vigilant Fire Co. Building, request to remove existing shrubs, bring in topsoil, and plant grass. The Council will look at the shrubs to make a decision on what work will be done if any. To be placed on the Council July 10th agenda. 2. Letter dated 6/11/17 from Robert Stettner, request for Borough to purchase two surveillance camera signs for the Veteran's Memorial Committee. To be placed on the Council July 10th agenda to authorize Manager Danko to purchase the signs. C. HUMAN RESOURCES/COMMUNITY SERVICES Jason Ruff - Chairman; Members: Joseph Wechsler, Jon Rinker Committee Member discussion on listed topics: 1. Letter dated 6/21/17 from Ed Eppler regarding the Seventh Annual Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Half Marathon for Sunday, November 5, 2017, requesting closing of streets provided in application. To be placed on the Council July 10th agenda for approval. D. SEWER/SOLID WASTE Mel Gildner - Chairman; Members: Bryon Reed, Michael Brogan, Jr. Committee Member Discussion: 1. Discussed Sanitation issues, a representative from County Waste was requested to be present this evening (Jerry Potts). Manager Danko informed Jerry Potts ofthe frequent calls in the office for missed garbage and recycling. Jerry Potts explained the different types of trucks that were used. He agreed that he needs to train his personnel and to rectify the issues. 2. Discuss estimate from Mr. Rehab in reference to effluent discharge line at sewer plant, item to be placed on 7/10/17 agenda for approval. Councilor Reed and Solicitor Dinkelacker to research with Costar to make sure price from Mr. Rehab is within Costar's agreement. E. WATERISPECIAL SEWER COMMITTEE Bryon Reed - Chairman; Members: Mel Gildner, Michael Brogan, Jr. Committee Member Discussion: 1. South St. water line update plans are already to go. Attorney Dinkelacker has created a written easement document and provided it to Manager Danko and Larry Turoscy. Manager Danko to follow up with Larry Turoscy to obtain signatures from the Diocese. F. HIGHWAY Michael Brogan - Chairman; Members: Mel Gildner, Bryon Reed Committee Member Discussion: 2 1. Free Document Shredding Event Held on 9/23/17 at Borough Maintenance Building, Flyer provided to Council, we need a volunteer to help that day or must pay an employee. Councilor Brogan volunteered his services. G. PRESIDENTS REPORT H. BOROUGH MANAGERS REPORT: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None-Council did not go into executive session these items were discussed in the public meeting. 1. Personnel matters-Gill 2. Possible Litigation- Country wide Insurance Co. Manager Danko informed Council the insurance company will be paying $8641.13 ofthe cost (9202.80) to the Borough for the grease spill. To be placed on the Council July 10th meeting for approval and authorization for Borough Manager to execute the agreement. J. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. FYI...Dillard High rise meals for residents, or local people 60 and older flyer provided to Council, Informational only. K. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Discuss Proposed communication policy provided to Council for review. ADJOURNMENT COURTESY TO THE FLOOR - None Being no further business, President Schnaars declared the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. - hliela- Dukr Jugith A. Danko Borough Secretary 3