NEWVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIIL WORK SESSION & REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MAY27, 2025. AT 6:00 PM A meeting ofthe Newville Borough Council was held on Tuesday, May 27, 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, Mr. Charles Heberlig, Pastor Joseph Kindon, and Mr. Robert Sharpe Over. Council President Edward Sinkovitz and Councilman Robert Darius were absent. Also in attendance: Borough Manager Robert Sabatini, Borough Secretary/Treasurer Jody Hoffman, Mayor Robert Barrick, Solicitor Marcus McKnight, Sentinel Reporter Maddie Seiler, Code Enforcement / Rental Inspector Jeffrey Line, Vicki Witter, and Sam Stine. Work Session: Code Enforcement: Mr. Line reported for the month of April he had a total of four complaints which were for a wrecked car on East Main Street, tires and debris on East Main Street, junk and debris on South High Street and a lawn that has not been mowed on Chestnut Street. He made 27 inj person contacts, 30 calls and or messages, and 13 emails. There were no notices of violation and only one door hanger. Remtal Inspections: Mr. Line reported he conducted a total of four inspections. Three inspections on South High Street which all passed. One inspection on North High Street which failed due to no deadbolt on the front door, spongy area in the carpet and flooring due to a previous water leak and an inoperative stove vent. There were no lead pipes coming into the properties from the street. Fimance Report: Pastor Kindon read the bank account balances from the Treasurer's Report. He also reported the pension fund account balances. Mamager's Report: Mr. Sabatini reported that the Borough's health insurance coverage went up by 18%, far above the forecasts provided in the. Act 47 Financial Recovery Plan for personnel- related expenses. The. Act 47 Plan provided for a 7% increase. He stated that other plans with higher deductibles will now have to be evaluated to make up the difference. A decision will have to be made in June. He reported that he is in the process of preparing the RFP for the Big Spring Trail feasibility study. Also, he is waiting for the building permit in order to install the scoreboard for PA Impulse Softball. The permit is required to hook into PPL electric as well as for pouring the footers. Recreation: Mr. Sinkovitz was not present and did not submit a report. Mr. Over commented that in looking over the cost to rent the inflatables, he asked why couldn't the Borough purchase their own. He stated that the ones that he looked at cost $1,200. Mr. Over also mentioned that the price for the rental online was cheaper than what the Borough is being charged. Mr. Sabatini Page 1 of 4 replied that an attendant and insurance are included in the rental as well as set up and tear down. Mr. Over asked ifi it could be looked into for next year. Administration: Pastor Kindon reported that he, Mr. Sabatini and Mr. Sinkovitz met with the Summer Recreation Coordinator. They reviewed the programing and the costs. Pastor Kindon expressed his excitement for the programs this summer. He reported that there is now a Community Park page on Facebook and will get those details at the next meeting. Public Safety / Public Works: Mr. Darius was not present and did not submit a report. Ecomomic Development: Mr. Ericksen reported that letters are being sent to the neighboring townships asking for donations to cover the cost ofhaving Dr. Seaton testify at the hearing concerning the AMPA warehouse. He stated that money has been promised by the Big Spring Water Association, the Newville EDA and also the Newville Water Authority. No date has been set for the hearing yet. Quality of Life: Mr. Heberlig had nothing to report other than life is wonderful in Newville. Mayor's Report: Mayor Barrick reported that he has been in discussion with Chief Koser regarding parking. He stated that he and his daughter organized the Memorial Day Parade and hoped everything went off well. He asked if there is a safety committee that would study safety issues like four way stops. Mr. Sabatini reported that that would fall under public safety and public works. The Mayor feels that there needs to be a study done for a stop sign at the intersection of Broad Street and Rich Street. There is increased traffic due to the trail, Newville Hardware and AUBE fuel. Mr. Sabatini stated that an engineering survey needs to be done. Ms. Witter remarked that 533 and Springfield should also be included in the study. Mr. Over asked where the police purchase their gas from. Mr. Sabatini replied that they have a fleet card and most likely purchase from Sheetz. Neither Weis or AUBE accept the card. The benefit ofthe card is that they are not charged the tax. The mayor reported that revenues collected for the month of April was $225.14 from the Cumberland County Clerk of Court and $362.74 from Magisterial District Court John JI Hanner II. One parking ticket was paid in the amount of$15.00. Chief of Police: In Chief Koser's absence, Mayor Barrick reported that for the month of April, the total calls for service were 88. For traffic enforcement, there were 11 citations issued, 1 parking violation and 3 traffic warnings. The total patrol vehicle mileage was 789 miles. Items of the Consent Agenda were reviewed and discussed prior to the start of the Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM. The Consent Agenda includes the minutes of the April 29th meeting, the April 2025 budget report, the list of bills for May 2025, approval of the Treasurer's Report for April 2025 and the reports of the department heads. All discussed having a booth at the Fountain Festival to inform and distribute literature concerning Home Rule. A sign-up sheet will be available for Council to sign up to man the booth. Mr. Over questioned why there is a rush to get Home Rule on the ballot in November. Page 2 of 4 Mr. Over feels that more time is needed to inform the residents. Ms. Witter stated that a general election has a greater turnout than a primary in May. Mr. Over would like to have it on the ballot ofNovember 2026. Mr. Ericksen does not feel comfortable pushing it to 2026. Pastor Kindon stated that by pushing it back to 2026, it will be started by the present Council and then handed to a different Council. It was concluded that without Home Rule, the options would be double real estate taxes or eliminate the police force. REGULARI MONTHLY MEETING AT 7:00 PM Citizen Comments: There were no citizen comments Consent. Agenda: Ai motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Ericksen to accept the Consent Agenda as presented with deferred action of the bill from Hamilton and Musser. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. Legal Matters: Mr. McKnight reported that on May 30, Fred Potzer will be in the courthouse for Call of the List. Sentencing will be at a later date. A motion was made by Mr. Ericksen, seconded by Mr. Heberlig authorizing Mr. McKnight to attend Call of the List on May 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. Old Business: Old Business was discussed during the Work Session. New Business: a. Amotion was made by Mr. Heberlig, seconded by Mr. Ericksen to authorize the advertisement of the Home Rule Study Ordinance 2025-02 "Placing a Government Study Commission Question on the November 2025 Ballot and Designating the Number of Members to Serve on Said Commission. 13 All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. After further discussion pertaining to the number for the committee and date for election, ai motion was made by Mr. Ericksen, seconded by Mr. Over, to rescind the previous vote and table the Home Rule Study Ordinance advertisement until the June 24 meeting. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. b. A discussion of the 2025 Business Insurance proposals was held. Mr. Sabatini explained the lower cost from the previous year related to the reduction in employees for worker's compensation. A motion to approve the Business Insurance proposal was made by Mr. Ericksen, seconded by Mr. Heberlig. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. C. Mr. Sabatini presented the 2021-2023 Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Audit. He explained that there is approximately $108,000 between the different funds that is owed. In previous years, a payment plan was made by PennDOT. d. A consideration of updating the Borough fee schedule was discussed. Mr. Sabatini stated that as the zoning officer, he has realized that the costs were significantly higher than the fees were. A zoning permit in the Historic District is subject to being presented to the Page 3 of 4 Planning Commission which takes more time and money. He explained that in the past, there was a flat fee for subdivision and land development. With the new fee schedule, there is a breakdown of costs more realistic to the project. The fees will amend Resolution 2019-10 and now be listed in Resolution 2025-07 if approved by Council. A motion was made by Mr. Heberlig, seconded by Mr. Ericksen to approve Resolution 2025-07 updating the Borough fee schedule. The motion carried with a vote of3-1. Mr. Over opposed. e. Council acknowledged the Environmental Hearing Board appeal to AAMPA permit. f. Al letter of resignation was received from Shaina Gibson for her seat on the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Over, seconded by Mr. Ericksen to accept Ms. Gibson's resignation. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. g. A motion was made by Mr. Ericksen, seconded by Mr. Heberlig to appoint Mr. Scott Penner to the police pension fund. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. h. Pastor Kindon made it known that he would like to be the Council representative on the police pension fund. Adiournment: A motion was made by Mr. Ericksen, seconded by Mr. Sharp to adjourn at 7:15 PM. All were in favor. Motion carried 4-0. Minutes recorded by: M y A Jody Hoffman Berbugh Secretary/lreasurer 6K SEAL a rV 26, ty & Page 4 of 4