BOROUGH OF GLENOLDEN

GLENOLDEN, PENNSYLVANIA

 

COUNCIL MEETING                                                     MARCH 20, 2007

 

MR. DANZI                                                                            MR. MCGARVEY                         

MR. PFAFF                                                                            MR. QUINN                      

MR. KELLY                                                                                   MS. NELSON

MR. PUPPIO                                                                          MR. MCGETTIGAN

MR. KERSTETTER                                                                         MR. HOOVER 

MAYOR BATHURST                                                   

                          

 

PRESIDENT DANZI – Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

MOTION by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. McGarvey to approve minutes of the previous meeting. MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. Pfaff to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

BIDS & CORRESPONDENCE – I have one piece of correspondence for this evening. It’s from Councilman William Kelly:  Tom Danzi, President of Glenolden Borough Council, Dear Tom, as you are aware I have been dealing with medical problems over the last three years. These problems have taken their toll. I must regrettably resign my seat on Borough Council, effective March 20, 2007.  I would like to thank Council for their trust and consideration while I’ve served with you and would like to thank the residents of Glenolden for their past support.

Mr. Hoover- That’s all I have.

 

 

MOTION by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. McGarvey to go out of the regular order of business to hear from the public with any questions pertaining to the motions listed on the agenda.

MOTION CARRIED

 

 

PRESIDENT DANZI – Any questions on agenda items tonight?  Okay, hearing none.

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

 

FINANCE & LAW – Mr. McGettigan            No new report

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC & SAFETY – Mr. Quinn

 

 

CASH

CHECKS

TOTAL
Parking Tickets

580.00

870.00

1,450.00
Accidents

60.00

  250.00

310.00
Dog/Weeds/Snow

0.00

0.00

0.00
Magistrate Tozer

0.00

*4,741.62

*4,741.62

D.U.I.

0.00

842.32

842.32

Totals

$640.00

$6,703.94

$7,343.94

          * January fines

 

   21

Crimes Code Arrests

    57

Vehicle Code Arrests/Citations Issued

   227

Parking Tickets Issued

      2

Borough Ordinance Citations

    505

Incidents

 

 

Glenolden Fire Company Report for February, 2007

 

Maintenance Report:

- All trucks were kept clean throughout the month

- Weekly inspections and routine maintenance performed on each truck.

- Weekly equipment checks performed on each truck.

 

The following is a list of extra repairs and/or maintenance performed on the apparatus.

- Quiet month of February.

 

Extra Activities performed by the members:

1) Several training classes in ventilation

2) Training on Self contained breathing apparatus

 

The Fire Company spent 125 personnel hours on cleaning/maintenance.

The Fire Company spent 335 personnel hours training, specifically on Vehicle Rescue Awareness. The class is 24 hours and we have 13 people attending.

 

Fire/ Drill Report for February 2007

 

No. of Alarms

In Town

Out of Town

Y.T.D.

Answering

Alarms

Minutes in Service

Man

Minutes

30

14

16

94

27

566

2039

 

 

No. of Drills

YTD

Total Members

Attending

Total Minutes

In Service

Total Man

Minutes

2

10

12

240

2880

 

 

 

 

 

Nature of Alarms

 

 

House

Apart-ment

CO

Detect

Auto.

Brush

M.V.A.

Gas Invest.

Fire

Alarms

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

5

Mutual Aid - Assist for Fire: 16

 

 

HIGHWAY & LIGHTS – Mr. Kelly

 
STORM INLETS

Routine maintenance was performed

 

STREET CLEANING

Cleaned various streets throughout the borough

 

SNOW REMOVAL

Plowed and salted all borough streets as needed throughout the month

 

OTHER JOBS PERFORMED

Picked up trash thrown on MacDade & South Ave

Tried to track down mud or sewage in creek on MacDade

Washed down trucks throughout the month

Returned 9 shopping carts left at W. Cook & MacDade

Re-installed no parking here to corner on South Ave at Interboro ball field

Repaired stop sign at E. Knowles & Chester Pike

Cleaned sidewalks on bridges and salted down areas

 

EQUIPMENT

All fluids checked and maintained

 

TOTAL HOURS WORKED              180.5

TOTAL OVERTIME                     6

TOTAL COMP TIME                            2.5

 

 

HEALTH AND SEWER – Mr. McGarvey

Sewers were checked and maintenance performed on the following dates: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23

 

OTHER JOBS PERFORMED

Checked sewer at Hibbs & Benson Circle, found small blockage on Hibbs. Removed with grabber.

Installed inserts on Lamont, N. Llanwellyn, S. Sharp, 400 block of S. Elmwood & Andrews Ave.

 

EQUIPMENT

All fluids were checked and maintained in RamJet

 

TOTAL HOURS WORKED                  145.5

TOTAL OVERTIME                            0

TOTAL COMP TIME                            0

 

·        Health & Sewer Report for the month of February 2007

 

Street Openings                                             5            Total fees collected          $850.00         

            Plumbing permits issued                                    6           Total fees collected     $398.00

            Plumbing Registrations issued               6           Total fees collected     $450.00

 

Turned over to the Borough Secretary the total sum of:            $1,698.00

 

 

HEALTH OFFICER – Phyllis Duffy     

 

February 2007

                                                                       

Communicable Diseases Reported:  0                                                                            

Animal Bites Reported:  0

Inspections/licenses issued:  0                                      

 

                                               

Complaints:

Glenbrook Apt. #203K – tenant complained about mold-upon inspection, no visible mold was seen. Maintenance had done repairs                                                              .

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Phyllis Duffy, RN MHR

 

 

PARKS & PROPERTY – Mr. Kerstetter

Picked up trash at all borough buildings and in the parks

 

OTHER JOBS PERFORMED

Mopped borough hall auditorium

Set up tables and chairs for seniors

Cleaned and salted sidewalks throughout the borough

Changed lights in boiler room

Cleaned up shop

Removed boxes from Caucus room

Removed desk from permits office

 

TOTAL HOURS WORKED      162

TOTAL OVERTIME                  0

TOTAL COMP TIME                         0

 

 

BUILDING & ZONING – Mr. Pfaff

 

·            Building and Zoning Report for the month of February 2007

 

            Total Building/Zoning Permits issued            23            Total fees collected            $2,821.00

            Total Contractor Registrations                 42            Total fees collected    $3,125.00

 

Total Building and Zoning fees turned over to the Borough Secretary:            $5,946.00

 

  ·          Use and Occupancy Report for month of February 2007

 

            U&O’s issued                                                   28            Total fees collected            N/A

            U&O application fees collected                       51            Total fees collected            $20,335.00

Re-inspection fees collected                                   7          Total fees collected            $     350.00

 

Total Use and Occupancy fees turned over to the Borough Secretary:           $20,685.00

 

ENGINEER – Ms. Nelson 

 

Custer Avenue

Concrete work is progressing. Contractor has indicated that they expect to be completed with that phase by the end of the week. Milling and paving will be scheduled at that time. We processed request for payment #1 and change order #1.

Glenolden Park – Tree and Walkway Restoration

As reported last month, bids were opened and the low bid of $50,378.15 was received from Associated Paving Contractors, Inc. The County has advertised for Public Comment relating to the requested increase in funding. They have agreed that Council can conditionally award the contract to progress the project. We recommend award to Associated Paving Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $50,378.15 conditional upon final approval of the funding request – award was approved

Sanitary Sewers

We prepared an estimate for the slip lining of approximately 350 lineal feet of sanitary sewer in the amount of $63,690.00 that includes videoing and clearing of the line. We need authorization to proceed to bid, which was given by Council.

Handicap Ramps

Plans and specs are ready, and if the sanitary project is authorized, we can advertise for the two together to save on costs for advertising.

 

DELCORA Letter

Only other business is the letter from DELCORA to provide them with an accurate count of the Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU’s) for them to provide for a more equitable way to bill the municipalities based on meters flows. We will be working with the Borough Manager to respond to their request.

 

SOLICITOR – Mr. Puppio                                        No new report                   

 

 

PRESIDENT DANZI – Old / New business

 

 

FINANCE & LAW – Mr. McGettigan          

 

MOTION by Mr. McGettigan seconded by Mr. Pfaff to authorize the borough manager to advertise Ordinance 2046 pertaining to residency requirements for sex offenders living in the Borough of Glenolden. MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEALTH & SEWER – Mr. McGarvey       

 

MOTION by Mr. McGarvey seconded by Mr. Pfaff to allow the borough manager to go out for bids for the Sanitary Sewer Repairs on Glen Avenue. MOTION CARRIED

 

 

PARKS & PROPERTY- Mr. Kerstetter        

 

MOTION by Mr. Kerstetter seconded by Mr. McGarvey to conditionally award the Park Tree and Walkway Restoration Project to Associated Paving Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $50,378.15 with the condition that the county funds the additional amount. MOTION CARRIED

 

 

HIGHWAY & LIGHTS – Mr. Kelly        

 

MOTION by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Pfaff to adopt Resolution 4-07 for the Borough of Glenolden to participate in the Pennsylvania Capital City Automotive & Equipment Contract administered by the city of Harrisburg for the procurement of any goods, materials, equipment, or services at the same price as the commonwealth. MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Quinn to adopt Resolution 5-07 to participate in the Department for General Services Sodium Chloride Contract for the purchase of road salt for the period of August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008. MOTION CARRIED                      

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY – Mr. Quinn                    No new report

 

 

 MAYOR BATHURST – Just to mention to Mr. Hoover and to Mr. Kelly to pass on to the Highway crew the fine job that they did the last two ice storms that we’ve had. That is not the easiest task to handle and in driving around to different boroughs, Glenolden seemed to have a handle and then on top of everything just a comment we had a house fire here in Glenolden over on S. Wells Avenue. Our fire company responded adequately and made a very good stop. The entire kitchen area was burned out but it could have been much worse, so those guys deserve a lot of credit, considering it’s all volunteer. I’m not sure, Chief, if any of our men were involved in getting the occupants out or not, but they were first on the scene. So, whatever was involved there, would you pass on our thanks. And just one other short item, Mr. President, in about twenty minutes Spring will be here. That’s it for now.

President Danzi- Okay then, well you’re still going to get a few minutes because I’m going to ask you to come forward and make a little presentation. And I have one more order of new business, sorry about that we’re a little mixed up here with a few things on the agenda. Mr. Pfaff you have one more order of new business. I didn’t want to get to this that’s why I put it on the back burner.

 

BUILDING & ZONING – Mr. Pfaff      

 

MOTION by Mr. Pfaff seconded by Mr. McGarvey with regret to accept the resignation of William Kelly as councilman for Glenolden Borough effective March 20, 2007. MOTION CARRIED

 

President Danzi- Okay, now I’ll ask the Mayor to come up and make a presentation for us.

 

Mayor Bathurst- Bill has been a valued member of Council since he came on board, and had the illustrious job of taking care of Highway and Lights. He gets called upon when the streets aren’t right or when things go the different ways they shouldn’t. So, Bill, on behalf of Council for your tireless work, your energies, we’d like to leave you with this:  Presented to William Kelly the Borough of Glenolden 2004 to 2007 in recognition of your dedication and devoted service to the Borough Council and the Community of Glenolden, presented by Glenolden Borough Council, March 20, 2007, with Tom and myself as the signatures.  On behalf of all of us, thank you very much.

Mr. Kelly- Thank you.  (Applause)   I want to thank the Council for being here three years I felt we have accomplished a lot. It’s never been a one man job, it turned out beautiful so far and it will get better with our new Councilman on board.  Thanks to all and to the members of Council and the audience. Farewell.

President Danzi- Bill, on a personal note you have been a true asset to myself, Borough Council, you always had words of wisdom, like I said, you were a valuable asset to us. Thank you.

 

MOTION by Mr. Pfaff seconded by Mr. Kerstetter to appoint Jim Boothby to the Council Seat vacated by Bill Kelly effective March 20, 2007.

Roll Call –                      Pfaff – Yes

                                    Kerstetter – Yes

                                    Quinn- Yes

                                    McGettigan- Yes

                                    McGarvey- Yes

                                    Danzi- Yes

MOTION CARRIED

 

President Danzi – Congratulations Jim.

 

 

PRESIDENT DANZI – Now, a motion to go out of the regular order of business to hear from the public tonight.

 

MOTION by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. McGarvey to go out of the regular order of business to hear from the public.  MOTION CARRIED

 

PRESIDENT DANZI – Anyone from the public wish to address us tonight?

 

Robert Kerns, 614 W. South Ave.- I am a new resident in the Borough moved here in September. Mr. President and Council members I kind of need some assistance here. I’m having a problem, I live on South Avenue. I’m having trouble with a gentleman across who lives in Glendale Heights playing the drums and bass guitar four hours a day. Winter time and I’m sitting in my living room, my walls are vibrating now I can imagine what it’s going to be like in summertime.  I’ve spoke to the Chief, he told me to just keep calling. I’m calling but it’s still going on. They were there tonight. They made them stop, ten minutes after the Officer left he was back playing again, so.

President Danzi- We talked in the hall a little bit. I know that it’s been very annoying to you. I did speak to the Solicitor and I can talk to Mike after the meeting again and see what remedies we have. We don’t have a specific noise ordinance do we? And I think I can explain that’s not exactly an answer. What we’ve ran into at times, I think we’ve looked into some ordinances where they actually get into decibels, and what’s an acceptable decibel and you need to actually do studies. I guess the engineers would have to be involved. We don’t have an official ordinance on that. Bob, how about after the meeting, if you’re willing to stay, talk to our Solicitor and the Mayor and we’ll see what we can do.

Mr. Kerns – Thank you very much.

 

 

MOTION by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. Pfaff to pay all bills as presented. MOTION CARRIED

 

President Danzi – The Mayor’s getting a lot of mileage tonight.  I call the Mayor to come up front and do a swearing in.

Mayor Bathurst – Jim, do you want to come forward? Would you like your wife to join you? You want to raise your right hand and put your left hand on the Bible and then repeat after me. I, Jim Boothby, do solemnly swear and affirm that as a Councilman of the Borough of Glenolden to the best of my abilities I will enforce the Borough codes, Borough ordinances and other regulations pertaining to my position with the best of my ability so help me God.  Congratulations. (Applause)

 

MOTION by Mr. Quinn seconded by Mr. McGarvey to adjourn this meeting. MOTION CARRIED

 

 

Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM

 

 

ATTEST

 

 

 

Brian H. Hoover

Borough Manager

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