MINUTES CARLISLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING June 14, 2012 Council President Perry Heath called the Council meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilor Guido led the Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance. After roll call by the Borough Secretary, the following members of Council were present: Cecconello, Grell, Guido, Madden, Scott, Heath and Mayor Kronenberg. Also present were: Interim Borough Manager Armstrong, Police Chief Margeson, Planning/Zoning/Codes Manager Koziar, Public Works Director Keiser, Parks and Recreation Director Crouse, Finance Director Snyder, Fire Chief Murray, Treatment Plants Director Selan, Solicitor Brenneman and Borough Secretary Hamilton. Councilor Flower was absent. Citizens to be Heard: None Consent Agenda Councilor Grell made a motion, which was seconded by Councilor Guido, to approve the Consent Agenda. Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items, by a 6-0 vote. A. Minutes: Council Meeting: 05/10/12 Planning Commission: 5/24/12 Special Council Meeting: 05/24/12 Special Council Meeting: 05/29/12 B. Approval of Bills and Investment Transactions: Expenditures as of May 31, 2012: General Fund $650,133 Water Fund $142,612 Sewer Fund $638,399 Parking Fund $13,093 Solid Waste Fund $55,801 DARE Fund Self-Insurance Fund $15,157 Recreation Area Fee Fund Fort LeTort Fund Highway Aid Fund C. Attendance Approvals: 1
1. Officer Jeffrey Kurtz and Partner Pedro to attend the North American Police Work Dog Association training in Lancaster, Pennsylvania from June 18 through June 22, 2012. 2. Treatment Plants Director Peter Selan to attend the Annual Water Works Association of Pennsylvania in State College, Pennsylvania from August 5 through August 8, 2012. D. HARB: Council approved the following requests for certificates of appropriateness: 1. A request by Mike and Anne Maitland for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 237 South Hanover Street. The applicant proposes the following improvements: Replace the metal, standing seam roof with the same profile metal, standing seam roof Front door will be removed, restored and reinstalled Repair the chipped and cracked front concrete steps and secure the wrought iron railing into the steps 2. A request by Paul and Deb Snyder for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 200 East Pomfret Street. The applicant proposes the following improvements: Re-point masonry brick exterior with appropriate mortar, existing color, and original strike Remove aluminum siding and replace with cedar or hardi-plank on 2 nd floor rear addition Replace fourteen, 6/6, double hung wood windows with an approved, 6/6, TDL, double hung, aluminum clad wood window Replace five, 2/2, double hung wood windows with an approved, 2/2, TDL, double hung, aluminum clad wood window 3. A request by Paul Orr for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 50 East High Street. The applicant proposes to install an 18 by 14 wall sign that will state LAW OFFICE of DEYO & KULLING. The sign will have green background with tan lettering and be made of komotex panel attached to the wall to the east of the front door, 8 off the ground. E. Employee Relations/Citizen Participation Committee: 1. Borough Council approved the appointment of Matthew Candland as Plan Administrator, effective July 2, 2012, for the Borough s pension plans. 2. Borough Council reappointed Mr. Tom Cook to a second full term on the Carlisle Borough Parks and Recreation Board. Said term will become effective July 1, 2012 and shall expire June 30, 2016. Regular Agenda 2
Tabled, Continued, and Recurring Items None REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS A. President s Report: 1. Borough Council voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 06-14-12-01 recognizing June 16, 2012 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day. (Scott/Madden) Council President Heath read the resolution for the record. A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes. Councilor Scott recognized Mr. Jim Washington and Mr. Rich Newell from Hope Station who were in the audience. Mr. Jim Washington, Executive Director of Hope Station, 149 West Penn Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania thanked Council and staff for their continued support. 2. After a roll call vote, Borough Council 6-0 to approve Ordinance 2166, repealing a portion of the Carlisle Borough Code, Section 41-2 regarding Appointment and Removal of the Manager to repeal the severance and health insurance benefit clause. (Grell/Scott) 3. Borough Council voted 6-0 to approve Resolution 06-14-12-02 confirming and adopting the use of the records retention and disposition schedule of the PA Historical and Museum Commission. (Madden/Guido) Borough Council also voted 6-0 to approve Resolution 06-14-12-03 for destruction of specific municipal records. (Madden/Guido) B. Mayor s Report: 1. Mayor Kronenberg asked the police chief to provide an update regarding the shooting incident on Mulberry Avenue. Police Chief Margeson stated a shooting incident did occur on Mulberry Avenue and two gunshot victims are currently hospitalized. Police Chief Margeson advised that this was not the first police visit to Mulberry Avenue and that the two victims have been involved in police incidents before. Police Chief Margeson said that because the incident is still being actively investigated, he is not permitted to say anything more about the case but he wanted all to know that the department is making some progress in their investigation. 2. Mayor Kronenberg mentioned a press release would be sent out on Friday, June 15, 2012 regarding the Stars Burst Over Carlisle. Currently, there have not been enough donations received to hold the fireworks event which is scheduled for Saturday, June 30 th. Mayor Kronenberg added that a lot of the companies who have 3
contributed in the past do not have the extra funds available to donate. The hope is that the press release will help generate additional donations so the program can still proceed as scheduled. Councilor Cecconello asked if there was a deadline for donations to be received. Mayor Kronenberg said the cut-off would be June 25, 2012. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES C. Sustainability and Community Planning Committee: 1. After a roll call vote, Borough Council voted 6-0 to approve Ordinance 2167, amending the Code of the Borough of Carlisle, Section 244-101A, Schedule XIX: On- Street Metered Parking Zones to establish a short term parking meter zone on West Street from High Street to Church Avenue. (Scott/Cecconello) 2. Borough Council voted 6-0 to direct the Borough Solicitor to draft and advertise an ordinance and schedule a public hearing for August 9, 2012, at 6:40 p.m., amending the Code of the Borough of Carlisle, adopted by Ordinance 2032 and thereafter amended, with respect to Chapter 255, Zoning, to replace the I-3 Urban Industrial zoning district and the tract of land at 50 Spring Road, which is currently zoned I-1, with a UM Urban Mixed Use zoning district. (Scott/Cecconello) 3. Borough Council voted 6-0 to direct the Borough Solicitor to advertise an ordinance and schedule a public hearing for August 9, 2012, at 6:50 p.m., amending the Code of the Borough of Carlisle, adopted by Ordinance 2032 and thereafter amended, with respect to Chapter 255, Zoning, to add, amend and/or revise certain portions thereof. (Scott/Cecconello) 4. After the following question, Borough Council voted 6-0 to direct the Borough Solicitor to advertise an ordinance amending the Code of the Borough of Carlisle, adopted by Ordinance 2032 and thereafter amended, with respect to Chapter 80, Animals, to provide for the provision of notice to nearby owners and the posting of the subject property when the keeping of horses, cattle, goats or sheep is proposed. (Scott/Cecconello) Councilor Cecconello asked whether the properties who are already keeping said animals would be grandfathered. Planning/Zoning/Codes Manager Koziar said this ordinance would be applicable for any future requests. D. Employee Relations/Citizen Participation Committee: 1. Borough Council voted 6-0 to appoint Mr. Lorin Snyder to a partial term on the LeTort Regional Authority effective immediately and expiring December 31, 2012. Mr. Snyder will fill the unexpired seat of Mr. Christopher Houston who resigned in March 2012. (Scott/Cecconello) 4
E. Finance and Public Works Committee: 1. Borough Council voted 6-0 to approve Corporate Resolution 06-14-12-04 for all Borough bank accounts with Orrstown Bank, to become effective July 2, 2012. (Cecconello/Madden) Borough Council also voted 6-0 to approve the Designation of Authorized Personnel and Statement Recipient for all bank accounts with PLGIT, to become effective July 2, 2012. (Cecconllo/Madden) 2. Borough Council voted 6-0 to deny a Subdivision and Land Development review fee schedule proposed by the LeTort Regional Authority (LRA). (Cecconello/Madden) 3. Borough Council voted 6-0 to approve Change Order #3 for the Downtown Carlisle Improvement Project, decreasing J.D. Eckman s Inc. contract by $82,357.60. (Cecconello/Madden) 4. Borough Council voted 6-0 to award a construction contract in the amount of $2,915,900 to Conewago Enterprises, Inc. for the erection of two 1.3 million gallon bolted steel tanks, to replace the existing in-ground water storage reservoirs. (Cecconello/Madden) 5. Borough Council voted 6-0 to approve Proposed Change Order #9, decreasing FS Mechanical s construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant BNR Project by $206,776.05. (Cecconello/Madden) F. Parks and Recreation Committee: 1. Borough Council voted 6-0 to enter into a trail easement agreement and a cost sharing agreement with Dickinson College for the construction of an off-road trail as part of the Carlisle Borough Bike and Pedestrian Trail Network per the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative (PCTI) grant received through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. (Guido/Grell) Councilor Guido thanked Dickinson College for their work on the aforementioned agreement. Council President Heath added that the previous conversation held between the Borough and Dickinson College may have been a little harsh but wanted to express his appreciation to the college for the tremendous effort put forth. Council President Heath also commended the college on the relationship between the Borough and Dickinson College. G. Public Safety Committee: 1. Borough Council voted 6-0 to adopt guidelines to be used as a guide to Borough Council and the public for the closure of Borough streets for special events, with a copy of said guidelines attached to these meeting minutes. (Grell/Guido) 5
Interim Borough Manager Armstrong advised the guidelines would also be posted on the Borough s website. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Glenn White, Executive Director for Downtown Carlisle Association, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, expressed his appreciation to Susan Armstrong, Mike Keiser and the Public Works staff for assisting with the wayfinding banners that have been installed in the downtown. Mr. Rob Policastro, Safety and Employee Development Manager from Rose Metal, 626 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, advised his company is willing to donate manpower and equipment for any downtown projects the Borough may need assistance with. Council President Heath thanked Mr. Policastro for his company s generosity and asked Public Works Director Keiser to make contact with Mr. Policastro after the meeting. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Councilor Grell stated he had attended an East Side Neighbors (ESN) meeting recently. This neighborhood group has a lot of project ideas floating around and they plan on making contact with Parks and Recreation Director Crouse soon. Councilor Grell added the ESN are very concerned about the incident on Mulberry Avenue. Officer VanVolkenburg was present at the meeting and did an excellent job explaining the situation to the concerned residents. On a final note, Councilor Grell said he and his wife had the privilege of attending a free performance of the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. 2. Councilor Scott reminded everyone about the Juneteenth ceremony that would be taking place on Saturday, June 16, 2012. 3. Councilor Cecconello announced she had attended the U.S. Army War College Graduation and added she was looking forward to sponsoring another International Fellow in 2012. A Finance and Public Works Committee meeting had been held on June 11, 2012 where the committee and some members of the public discussed truck parking in the Borough of Carlisle. Councilor Cecconello advised staff and Council would continue to work together on ways to address the issue. Councilor Cecconello also invited everyone to attend the Change of Command ceremony that would be taking place on Friday, June 15 th at 1:30 p.m. 4. Councilor Guido shared that she had an opportunity to attend an After Action Review with the fire departments who were on scene of the IAC fire. Councilor Guido applauds Chief Murray for the relationship he is developing between and among the Carlisle Fire Department and the fire departments in the surrounding municipalities. Councilor Guido also attended a brief training with Officer Kurtz and Pedro. Councilor Guido had the privilege of attending the LeTort Nature Trail Grand Opening and added the trail is absolutely beautiful. Finally, Councilor Guido 6
announced she had attended a dinner that had honored Tim Scott for his community service. 5. Councilor Madden said he and Glenn White from the Downtown Carlisle Association had met to discuss engaging the business community to improve the streetscape. 6. Mayor Kronenberg recognized Peter Selan and staff for recycling the old generators from the Treatment Plants. The Borough received over $7,000.00 for the old equipment. 7. Council President Heath mentioned an executive session was held prior to the evening s Council meeting to discuss possible real estate acquisition. No further action was needed. Council President Heath said BIMBO Bakery; the largest doughnut manufacturer in the area has extended a tour of their facilities to Borough staff and Council. Also, Council President Heath mentioned he and the Mayor recently spent a Saturday counting Shelby s at the Ford Show held at Carlisle Events. Finally, Council President Heath said the minutes for the Goal Planning session held on March 31 st have been finalized and each committee of Council will have to change/update their goals. The plan is to approve Council s goals at the July 2012 Council meeting. There being no further business or public comment, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Perry P. Heath Council President Stacey A. Hamilton Borough Secretary (Seal) 7
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