NEWVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 25, 2025. AT 6:00 PM A meeting oft the Newville Borough Council was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Newville Borough Office Meeting Room, 103 South High Street, Newville PA 17241. The meeting was called to order by Council Vice President, Joseph Kindon. The invocation was given by Solicitor Marcus McKnight, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. On roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Jack Ericksen via Zoom, Mr. Charles Heberlig, Pastor Joseph Kindon, Mr. Robert Darius and Mr. Sharpe Over. Council President Edward Sinkovitz was absent. Also in attendance: Borough Manager Robert Sabatini, Borough SecretaryIreasurer Jody Hoffman, Police ChiefTodd Koser, Solicitor Marcus McKnight, Sentinel Reporter Maddie Seiler, Code Enforcement / Rental Inspecter Jeffrey Line, George Spangler, News Chronicle Reporter Gabriel Rader, Sam Stine, Becky Barrick, Mike Fry, Joe. Arnold and Bob Kanc. Work Session: Manager's Report: Mr. Sabatini submitted his report in the meeting packet. Added to the report was the update on the audit status and a copy of a draft independent contractor agreement. The agreement will be discussed later in the meeting. Mr. Sabatini reported that an LSA grant was approved in the amount of $20,544 for police equipment and safety equipment for the borough office. The grant should be received in the next two months. Administration: Pastor Kindon reported an interview with Danyel Arnold was conducted for the position of Park Recreation Coordinator. A motion for the hiring of Danyel Arnold will be made during the regular session of the meeting. Public Safety / Public Works: Mr. Darius reported that DPW has been scraping the paint off of the fountain and doing normal spring cleanup. Economic Development: Mr. Ericksen reported that plans for the Water Wheel 5k are underway and will be discussed by Bob Kanc at the regular meeting. He noted that he had received a letter from Nathan Philips with DEP stating the remaining deficiencies in the application for the proposed warehouse on Ritner Highway. Mr. McKnight replied that he will pursue the next steps to take after he reads the letter. Quality ofLife: Mr. Heberlig reported that Newville is getting better. Recreation: Mr. Sabatini reported on behalf of Mr. Sinkovitz who was absent. He stated that another storage unit of recreation supplies was presented which needs to be addressed. Finance Report: Pastor Kindon read the bank account balances for February 2025 as follows: F&M Trust General Fund $234,431.88 Page 1 of 4 General Fund Expense $266.55 Recreation Fund $6,138.51 Payroll $19,488.65 Police Expense $94.19 MID PENN BANK Street Lighting $$0.06 Fire Tax $10,758.14 Highway Aid / Liquid Fuels $124,957.54 Rental Fund $11,950.54 Municipal Retirement Trust: Newville Borough (non uniform) $669,232.88 Police Pension $526,198.40 Pastor Kindon read the list ofbills and asked if there were any questions. Mayor's Report: Mayor Croutch was unable to attend the meeting. His report was submitted in the meeting packet. Revenues collected for the month ofFebruary, Cumberland County Clerk of Court, $283.42 and Magisterial District 09-3-02, $190.34. Chief of Police: Chief Koser reported the total number of calls for the month of February were 65. Traffic citations for the month were eleven, parking violations were one and traffic warnings issued were six. The total patrol mileage was 757 miles. Chief Koser reported that the county has started the new radio tower by the water tower. WCCOG: There was no representative for Newville at the February meeting. Code Enforcement: Mr. Line reported that for the month of February he had received three complaints. He conducted 22 in person contacts, 42 calls and messages, six emails, no notice of violations and thirteen door hangers. He has sent six letters for 31 units for rental inspections. Seven inspections were done for the month, with all passing and no lead pipes found. Total mileage recorded was 108.2 miles. Executive Session: A motion was made by Mr. Darius, seconded by Mr. Over to go into Executive Session to discuss legal matters at 6:20 PM. On a motion by Mr. Darius, seconded by Pastor Kindon, Newville Borough Council returned from Executive Session at 6:52 PM. Mr. McKnight stated that during the Executive Session, legal matters were discussed and no actions were taken. Regular) Meeting: Citizen Comments: There were no citizen comments. Page 2 of 4 Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Mr. Heberlig, seconded by Mr. Over to approve the Consent. Agenda which consists of the minutes of February 25, 2025 council meeting and March 18, 2025 vacancy board meeting; the February 2024 Budget Report; approval ofthe list oft bills for March 2025; approval of the Treasurer's report for February 2025 and the reports of the department heads. Legal Matters: Mr. McKnight commented approval of the Vacancy Board and the Chairman. Mr. McKnight requested a motion to file an action against Mr. Donald Flagle. Mr. McKnight announced that the issues with Mr. Nick Bair's property has been resolved. Old Business: a. Rebecca Walker was not present to discuss any further details about the Fountain Festival. b. Discussion about membership on the NWSA board will be moved to New Business. C. There is no additional information available on the forensic audit. d. Mr. Sabatini distributed a worksheet regarding the status of reconciliations going back to 2016. The goal is to have that information to the auditors by April 1, 2025. Mr. McKnight stated that Ms. Theresa Shank will be assisting Heather as an independent contractor with the Borough once it is approved by PFM. New Business: a. The Newville Water and Sewer Authority conveyed the resignation of! Mr. Michael Croutch from the Water and Sewer Authority with regret and thankfulness ofhis service. A motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Heberlig to accept the resignation of Michael Croutch from the Newville Water and Sewer Authority and Mr. Sabatini to advertise the open seat on the board. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. b. Mr. Clarence (Mike) Fry submitted a letter of resignation to Council, announcing his departure from the Newville Water and Sewer Authority due to family obligations effective March 31, 2025. A motion, with regret was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Darius to accept Mr. Fry's resignation. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. C. Ai motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Heberlig to appoint Ms. Rebecca Walker as a member to the Newville Economic Development Authority. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. The term is until December 31, 2028. d. Mr. Bob Kanc described the Water Wheel 5k which will be held on May 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be vendors, chicken bar-b-que, and entertainment. There will be a beer and wine garden with the food vendors this year. A motion made by Mr. Over, seconded Mr. Darius to approve Resolution 2025-04 waiving the Open Drinking Ordinance Number 58 date August 5, 1980.. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. e. A motion was made by Mr. Heberlig, seconded by Mr. Darius to add Mr. Robert S. Over as a signatory on the Borough checking accounts. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. f. A motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Heberlig to hire Danyel Arnold as Park and Recreation Coordinator at an hourly rate of$16.00. This part time position is not to exceed 20 hours per week. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. g. A motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Ericksen to file a code complaint with the District Magistrate, to be served by a constable. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Page 3 of 4 h. A motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Heberlig to resolve the case with Mr. Bair. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. i. A motion was made by Mr. Heberlig, seconded by Mr. Over to approve the agreement with Theresa Shank to provide services for the audit due on April 1, 2025. This is subject to the approval of PFM as well. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Correspondence: Ms. Hoffman relayed a conversation she had on the phone from Mr. Robert Over. He relayed that he and his wife would like to plant the earns at the fountain when they were ready this year. Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Heberlig, seconded by Mr. Over, the Newville Borough Council adjourned at 7:20 PM. All were in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes recorded by: MdychumA Jody Hoffman, Bbtough Secretary/Treasurer Upcoming Meetings: Newville Borough Council - April 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM Newville Borough Planning Commission - April 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM Newville Recreation Commission - April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM Newville EDA - April 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM Newville Water & Sewer Authority - April 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM Newville Borough Council - April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM Page 4 of 4