Hughesville Borough Reorganization Meeting Council Minutes

January 3, 2012 - 7:00, PM

Council members and staff present Jeffery Berger, Andrew Mook, Curtis Michael, Mary Burns, James Savage, Richard Smith, Mayor Walter Reed, Dale Cahn, Dolores Moyer and Chief Gill Swearing in of any newly elected Councilmembers: Richard Smith, Mary Burns, Curtis Michael, James Savage

The biennial organization meeting of the Hughesville Borough Council is called to order by Mayor Walter Reed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Nomination of Jeffery Berger as President moved by Mook Nomination of Andrew Mook as Vice President moved by Michael Nomination of Curtis Michael as President Pro Tem moved by Berger

Burns moved to close the nominations, seconded by Smith. Motion passed. Positions assumed at remainder of meeting. Nomination of Richard Mausteller as Vacancy Board Chairman, Mook moved, motion passed.

Guests and Visitors: Alyssa Murphy (Sun-Gazette) Approve Agenda: January 3, 2012, Smith moved, seconded by Burns. Motion passed. Approve Minutes: December 12, 2011, Michael moved, seconded by Burns. Motion passed. Solicitors Report: Absent Police Report: Gill reviewed 2011 Report; asked if Council would continue discussions on building renovations. A date of January 10 at 4:30 PM was decided. Mayors Report: No report Emergency Management Report: Absent Public Works Report: Smith mentioned an email forwarded to the Streets Committee regarding Broadway and 2 nd Street and some debris lying in the corner. Cahn said it may have occurred when resurfacing was done a couple of years ago. Water Report: None Zoning Report: Code Inspections Inc. Cite Stephen Kepner property on 4th Street. East Lycoming Recreation Authority: None Hughesville-Wolf Authority: None Treasurers Report:

General Fund - Check# 7263-7289 $ 27,104.90 Payroll - Direct Deposit 38,353.46 ACH Debits 23,754.40 Savage moved, seconded by Mook. Motion passed. An additional approval of $998 for Metro Technology Service was made. Mook moved, seconded by Smith. Motion passed. Borough Secretary: Moyer stated that the Borough needs to decide on whether to approve or void the check for the County Resource Management. The Borough accounting system is on a cash basis which does not allow for holding

checks indefinitely. Michael moved to release, seconded by Smith. Motion passed. The check is in the amount of $3,587.65 for payment of flood removal items in September. Moyer asked for permission to transfer funds from Curbs & Alleys to the Operating Fund in the event of a cash flow crunch before tax bills are mailed on March 1. Michael moved, seconded by Savage. Motion passed. A complaint was received regarding Wertz property on the corner of Broad & Academy St., barricades have been on the sidewalk for months. Code Inspections Inc. has been contacted. A Franchise fee attachment from Comcast; will be discussed at next meeting. Berger requested end of year benefits report for employees. Business:

Cost of living raise for Police pensioners, Smith moved but failed for lack of a second. River Valley Transit semi-annual financials and 2012 Budget ask Dee Berger stated that he would like to get a newsletter out by the beginning of April.

Close session called: 8:05 PM Savage moved, seconded by Burns. Motion passed. Reopened: 8:30 PM. Approve Verizon Wireless Plan for the police department for $97 per month for 2 cell phones. Mook moved, seconded by Burns. Motion passed. Adjournment: 8:35 PM Savage moved, seconded by Smith. Motion passed.