KANE BOROUGH COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 2017 CALL TO ORDER

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1 KANE BOROUGH COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of Kane Borough Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Gary Schul. The meeting was held at the Kane Borough Building, 112 Bayard Street, Kane, PA Members were notifiedofthe meeting on January 9, ROLLCALL Present: William Osmer (Mayor), Gary Schul (President), Tom Kase (Vice-President), Dennis Drost, David Walker, Brandon Johnston, Shana Snyder, Donald Payne (Secretary), Anthony Alfieri (Solicitor), Lori Feldbauer (Recording Secretary), Tim Holt (Fire Chief), Heath Boyer (Police Chief), Philip Lingenfelter (WWTP Foreman), Linda Cecchetti (Grant Writer) Excused: John Gentilman, Joe Couch (Street Department Manager) VISITORS Martin Berrigan, Terry Carlson, Carol Carlson, Ted Lutz(Kane Housler (Bradford Era), Stephanie Hutchins, Lisa Hutchins Republican), Al Bokma, Cody STATEMENT OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS None Announcements Mr. Schul made the following announcements at this time: 1) January 26 th - Chamber of Commerce is having a "Business After Hours" from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Zanadu. 2) February 23 rd - Citizen and Business of the Year banquet at the Kane Elks Club and the Me WAPEC dinner meeting to be held in Youngsville. 3) April 22 nd - McWAPEC dinner meeting to be held in Kane. 4) May 7 through the 10 th - PSAB Conference in Hershey APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Drost, to approve the minutes of the December 14,2016 regular meeting minutes, as presented. Motion carried. UNFINFISHED BUSINESS Nuisance Abatement at 328 Haines Street 1

2 Mr. Payne stated that a signed agreement, for the nuisance abatement, with the Barber's has been received. However, due to medical issues with the contractor, he will be unable to start the abatement until warmer weather. Mr. Payne notified their attorney of this. Mr. Johnston questioned the portion of the agreement where the residents were able to keep one dog outside the residence. He felt that Council had agreed that they were to have no pets. Mr. Payne will discuss this issue with the Barber's attorney. Nuisance Abatement Hacker Street Mr. Payne stated that a letter was sent to the Burkett's their residence by April 1st. notifying them that they must be out of pm Loan Paving Project Mr. Payne stated that two recommendations for the streets to be paved in this project were included in the Council packets. His recommendation to Council was for the project to go out for bid in February. He also has a list of potential streets to. be tarred and chipped. It was the consensus of Council to discuss the recommendations workshop on February 1st. further at the Borough's CORRESPONDENCE 1) Mr. John Gentilman - Letter of resignation from Council for personal reasons. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Drost, to accept the resignation of Mr. Gentilman from Borough CounciL Motion carried. 2) Mrs. Melanie Clabaugh - Letter of interest in Council vacancy. Mrs. Clabaugh answered several questions from Council members. Amotion was made by Mr. Kase, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to appoint Mrs. Clabaugh to fill the vacancy on Council left by Mr. Gentilman with the appointment term to expire December 31,2017. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows: Mr. Johnston Mr, Walker Mr. Drost Ms. Snyder Mr. Kase Mr. Schul Motion carried on a 6-0 vote. At this time, Mr. Osmer, swore in Mrs. Clabaugh and she took her seat at the Council table. 2

3 3) Goodwill Industries - Manager Mrs. Libby Bloomquist requested a loading zone on Field Street next to the store on Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Kase, to approve the request of Mrs. Bloomquist, Goodwill Industries, for a loading zone on Field Street from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Motion carried. It was noted that this would be the first reading of this ordinance amendment. MONTHLY REPORTS Budget Report - Submitted to Council. A motion was made by Ms. Snyder, seconded by Mr. Drost, to approve the Budget Report, as presented. Motion carried. Tax Collector - Mr. Schul noted that the balance on the duplicate was $87, A motion was made by Ms. Snyder, seconded by Mr. Drost, to approve the tax collector report, as presented. Motion carried. BILLS FOR PAYMENT Check detail in the amount of $32, was presented to Council for approval. A motion was made by Mr. Drost, seconded by Ms. Snyder, to approve the bills for payment and any outstanding utility billings or bills due for discount. Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS Office - Mr. Payne submitted his report to Council and noted: 1) Kane Handle demo is progressing well. 2) 8 more LED lights left to be converted. 3) Beginning February 1st the issue of abandoned vehicles and the issue of parking on the right side of the curb will be enforced. 4) Noted that the electronic recycling event, rescheduled for March 18 th, will have to be rescheduled again. No date has been set. Grant Writer - Mrs. Cecchetti reported: 1) USDA grant is still pending. Should hear sometime in March. 2) Have applied for grants for the police department, they are pending. Solicitor - Mr. Alfieri reported: 1) Found information on Mr. Payne's request for a definition of "unfit for human habitation". 3

4 Police WWTP Foreman Street Department Fire Chief Building Pennits Health Board Manager Reports submitted to Council Mr. Holt noted that the annual Fireman's Banquet will be held on March 11tho COMMITTEE REPORTS None NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Treasurer A motion was made by Mr. Kase, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to appoint Mrs. Lori Feldbauer, Treasurer from January through December Motion carried. Re-App0intment A motion was made by Ms. Snyder, seconded by Mr. Drost, to re-appoint Mr. Dan Farnsworth the Borough Parks Commission, term to expire December 31, Motion carried. to McKean County Tax: Collection Committee Delegate Appointments A motion was made by Mr. Kase, seconded by Mr. Drost, to approve the appointment of Mrs. Jessica Gabriel as the Borough's delegate and Mrs. Elaine Bodistow as the Borough's Alternate Delegate to the McKean County Tax Collection Committee. Motion carried on a 5-0 vote with Ms. Snyder abstaining because Mrs. Bodistow is a family member. Authorized Signers for NWSB Account A motion was made by Ms. Snyder, seconded by Mr. Kase, to change the authorized signers on the Northwest Savings Bank Account # (Playground Maintenance Fund) to Mr. Gary Schul (President), Mr. Donald Payne (Secretary and Borough Manager), Mrs. Lori Feldbauer (Treasurer) and Mrs. Karen Walter (Clerk). Motion carried. Resolution # Police Pension A motion was made by Mr. Kase, seconded by Ms. Snyder, to approve Resolution #01-17 eliminating employee contributions to the Police Pension Fund for Motion carried. 4

5 Resolution # Hamlin Bank A motion was made by Ms. Snyder, seconded by Mr. Walker, to approve Resolution #02-17, authorizing the opening of an account at Hamlin Bank and Trust Company for the proceeds of the PIB loan for the paving project and the authorized signers on the account. Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT Mr. Osmer reported: 1) Police Department are making drug arrests in town and that they are doing a good job. STATEMENT OF CITIZENS Pamela Miles - KADC Director Ms. Miles commended Council on their appointment of Mrs. Clabaugh to Borough Council. She felt that she will be a major asset to Council. She stated that the "Business After Hours" for the Chamber will be held at Zanadu and everyone is invited. On February 23 rd the Citizen and Business of the Year banquet will be held at the Kane Elks Club and noted that nominations are due at the end of January. Ms. Miles stated that there will be a meeting of community leaders with Mrs. Dusti Dennis, McKRHA, regarding the apartment complex at the Goodwill Building on Friday, January 13 th at noon at the Chamber Office. She hopes to have an intelligent discussion at this meeting. Mrs. Lisa Hutchins - Kane, PA Mrs. Hutchins stated that 507 Chase Street had been her home for 20years and that she had an agreement of sale with the owner at the time, Mr. Leonard Greak, who is now deceased. Mrs. Hutchins explained to Council the progression of events that happened since the time of the agreement with Mr. Greak. She noted that a fire broke out at the residence last year. She spoke with Mr. Payne regarding the condition of the residence and the demolition. She said that she received notice in early December that she had 10 days to get her things out of the building before it was demolished. She spoke of the problems she has had with her family and the items that were purchased for her granddaughter that were at the residence and are now gone. Mr. Schul stated that she should retain the services of an attorney to straighten out the issue of the land contract for the property. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council entered into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. for personnel issues. REGULAR SESSION Council re-entered Regular Session at 8:18 p.m. 5

6 Salary Adjustment for Borough Manager A motion was made by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Kase, to increase Mr. Donald Payne's salary to $45,000 ($22,500 from the General Fund and $22,500 from the Sewer Fund) for Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Kase, seconded by Mr. Johnston, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. I Lori A. Feldbauer, Recording Secretary 6 lit,!) JJ~ A?F