Riverside Borough

Sewer Bill Payments are due in the Office, 415 Dewart St, prior to close of business (3 pm) on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 to avoid the late fee charge.  Payments left in the door slot after 3 pm will be charged the late fee.

Memorial Day Service will be held at the Monument in the Park on Sunday, May 26, 2019 beginning at 11:30 am.  Guest Speaker will be Brian Sosnoskie, Commander, Frank W Sidler American Legion Post 40.

Borough Secretary will be out of the office, May 23 - May 31, 2019.  

The Riverside Borough Council met on Monday, April 1, 2019 in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside, PA.  Meeting was called to order by President Carolyn M. Bausch at approximately 7:03 pm.  In attendance this evening were Vice President Peter Fleming, Council members Barb Kriner, Beth Rake, John Domanski, Michael Leibel, Mayor John LaMotte, Solicitor Joseph Michetti and Secretary Deborah Bausch.  Absent this evening was Kevin Romansik. 
Audience this evening consisted of Brian Whitenight, J W Snyder, Ruth and Larry Long, Cory and Josh Poticher, Jon Stassel and Nick Fowler. 
Larry Long addressed council first with an issue with his property boundaries.  He had hired a surveyor who could not put pins down as his deed and the county map did not agree.  The front area is the issue.  Solicitor Michetti asked Mr. Long to have his surveyor draw a map and the borough will then check with our engineer as to how to proceed to solve the issue.
Cory Poticher, Brian Whitenight and J W Snyder were here attending as residents seeking council seats in the next election.   Jon Stassel and Nick Fowler were representing Southside Fire Company and Karen Blackledge was here for the Danville News newspaper.
 
Approval of the minutes for March 4, 2019 was put on the table.  Barb Kriner objected to some of the report; however, it was not the minutes for March 4th that she was referring to.  Previous minutes had already been approved by council.  A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the balance being carried by the General Fund.    Barb Kriner stated money should be moved out of General Fund and put in Capital Reserve and not linger in the General Fund.  John Domanski responded that moving the money to Capital Reserve would not accomplish anything.  Solicitor Michetti said he would check into the use of the Capital Reserve funds.  Minutes  of March 4, 2019 were approved on a Motion by Vice President Peter Fleming and seconded by John Domanski.  All voted in favor.
Budget Report for January 2019 was then put on the table.  Barb Kriner said there were some typos and she would get them to the secretary later.  Report approved on a Motion by Beth Rake and seconded by John Domanski.  All voted for.
 
Under Old Business, Peter Fleming discussed COG for our council.  He explained what it does and who is involved.  He asked for a Council member to be our representative to the COG.  Position was last filled by Caressa Compton who has since moved from the Borough.
 
Brian Anderson, Zoning Officer, presented his March Report.  The property at 206 Elysburg Road has been closed and is being renovated.  It will be flipped into a rental property.  The Cook property on Avenue F is also being renovated.  Brian Anderson spoke with Jim Sanders in regards to the construction on Paul Kort’s property for a car detailing garage.  He can hook into his home line but would have a separate bill for the business in addition to the home billing.    Barb Kriner then spoke about people cleaning up their property.  She and John Domanski will be doing a drive around the borough to check on properties.
Dumpster Day has been advertised and is scheduled for May 4, 2019.    Peter Fleming then brought up about RV vehicles being parked on properties.  Discussion proceeded as to parking them and the appropriate ordinances.  Chief Parkes stated he would be able to ticket those RVs that are out of inspection and registration.   Brian stated the ordinance would need changed and he will research our current ordinance.   Zoning Report was approved on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by Peter Fleming.  All voted in favor.
 
Dan Gable, Street Superintendent, then addressed Council with the Street Department Report.  He stated they have been busy restoring the back roads.  The bucket truck sold for $2600.00.  The roof of the garage needs sealed as it is leaking.   Quotes from Seidel and Cero were reviewed.  Riverside is going to partner with Mahoning Township to replace the bridge lights with LED lighting.  We will also update some lights in the intersection off the bridge with LED lights.  On a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Beth Rake, both quotes from Seidel and Cero ($3,033.90 street lights and $2,859.70 bridge) were approved.  All voted in favor.    Next topic was the paving list for this year.  On a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Peter Fleming, the entire list of projected streets was approved to go out for bid.
All voted for.   Josh Poticher who was in the audience then asked about the drainage issue in his area.   Dan discussed options with him.  Final item on the Street Report was the request for a phone for the garage rather than the guys using their personal phones.  They are getting calls that are not Emergency calls.    Chief Parkes stated he can get the phone on our first net account for about $40/month.  Phone was approved on a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Barb Kriner; all voted in favor.  John Domanski then questioned the Railroad Crossing repairs scheduled for June 17 -19.  This date has been changed several times and we will be checking with the representative in May to be sure it is still on track.   Street Report was approved on a Motion by John Domanski, seconded by Peter Fleming and all voted in favor.
 
Southside Report was presented by Nick Fowler.  He stated the Southside Firemen’s Carnival is scheduled for May 21 – 25, 2019.  The Toy and Pet Parade will be on May 22nd and he asked the Mayor to lead the parade which Mayor John LaMotte acknowledged.   The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Fire Company grounds.    At this point, Jon Stassel of the fire company spoke on the generator that they are requesting our help with the cost.   He stated they will continue with propane rather than natural gas as suggested by John Domanski.    The fire company  is looking to go with DMS Generator Service and Repair for a total cost of $30,677.56.  The fire company is still awaiting word from the Red Cross about designating their facility as an emergency shelter.  Barb Kriner spoke that we had budgeted $15,000.00 for the generator.  Beth Rake stated her understanding was the generator was to go to St Peter’s UMC since they are our designated facility for disasters.  Jon stated the generator would protect equipment if needed and the quotes were good for 30 days.    Barb Kriner made a Motion to release the $15,000 to the fire company to pay towards the generator and they continue to work with the Red Cross.  Seconded by John Domanski and all voted for.
 
Chief Kerry Parkes presented their department report for March.    Lines have been painted on the roadway near the intersection.  He also spoke of driving around the borough and noting junk vehicles which need to be cleared off properties.  Another issue on the table was the stop sign that is missing from the former elementary school.  It was discussed if it should be removed from the code or another sign put up.
Solicitor Michetti said it would become a liability for  public safety issue.  Chief Parkes recommended removal from the code.  John Domanski made a Motion which was seconded by Barb Kriner to update the code book.  All voted for.  A final issue on the table was truck traffic in the borough.  Chief Parkes stated length is easier to enforce rather than weight.  It was agreed 45’ would be the length for the ordinance.
Motion was made by Barb Kriner and seconded by Peter Fleming to proceed with an ordinance restricting trucks with a 45’ length on certain streets in the borough.  All approved.   Beth Rake made a Motion to Approve the Police report; seconded by Mike Leibel.  All voted in favor.
 
Mayor John LaMotte had no report which was approved on a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Beth Rake.  All voted for.
 
Solicitor Joseph Michetti spoke with council about his report.  He has sent some notices regarding delinquent sewer accounts.  He is requesting an Executive Session.  His report was approved on a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted for.
 
Under New Business President Bausch mentioned some papers for council to consider reading and participating.  Papers included an invitation to tour Danville Sewer Plant, a meeting in Sunbury with Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver, PSAB meeting in Danville and a letter from the Danville American Legion Post 40 who is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year.  Papers were left on the table for review at the end of the meeting.
 
At 8:34 pm, Barb Kriner made a Motion to adjourn to an Executive Session.  Seconded by John Domanski.    Council Adjourned.
 
At approximately 8:48 pm, Barb Kriner made a motion to return to regular session.   Beth Rake seconded the motion.  Regular Session resumed.
 
At about 8:50 pm, John Domanski made a Motion to Adjourn.  Seconded by Beth Rake.

Council meeting Adjourned.
 
Respectfully Submitted:
Deborah Bausch
Secretary
 
 

   
May 4  -  7 am – 12 Noon  Riverside Dumpster Day
                   Danville Spring Fling
May 6- Council Meeting at 7 PM
May 12 - Mother’s Day
May 18- Armed Forces Day     
May 18 -Danville Fishing Derby, 9 am - 2 pm -Danville Middle SchooL
May 19 – 7 pm,  Danville HS Baccalaureate, HS Auditorium
May 20 - Council meeting at 7 pm 
 May 21- General Primary Election - VOTE
               Polls Open 7 am - 8 pm
 Riverside Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street
May 21 - 25  - Southside Fire Company Carnival
May 26 - Memorial Day Service, 11:30 am - Riverside Park Monument
May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday - Danville Parade/Service at Memorial Park
Borough Offices Closed  -  Schools Closed
May 30 – Danville HS Valediction – 7 pm Whitey McCloskey Center
 
Borough Secretary will be out of the office, May 23 – 31, 2019
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TAX COLLECTOR HOURS FOR MAY: Rebecca Steckley will be available by Appointment Only during May and June.  Telephone:  570 -764-1393

 Riverside Borough Offices will be closed on Friday, April 19th in observance of Easter weekend.  Offices will reopen on Monday, April 22.

Due to a minimal agenda, the Riverside Borough Council Meeting scheduled for this evening, April 15, has been CANCELLED.
Next meeting will be Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7 pm in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street.

Whitenight's will be setting off some fireworks on Saturday, April 13 beginning at dusk.  They are making a video so will not be a lengthy time period involved.

The Riverside Street Department has a new phone number for after hours and weekend EMERGENCY calls. 
If you have an EMERGENCY, please call
570 764-1611  to reach the on call person!
During work hours, the office phone at the garage is:  570 275-5338..

​Sealed proposals will be received by:
Riverside Borough of Northumberland County, PA, at
PO Box 307, 415 Dewart St, Riverside, PA 17868 until 7:00 PM, on
May 06, 2019, to be opened on
May 06, 2019, at 7:30 PM
Riverside Borough Municipal Building
For the following Contract:
Paving Contract
Furnish and place approximately 173 Ton Bituminous Wearing Course; 674 Ton Bituminous Binder Course; 12 Ton Bituminous Binder Course, Base Repair; 5 Set Grade Adjustment of Existing Manhole and perform 2,805 SY Milling Bituminous Pavement Surface.
Performance bond and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract, as well as proof of worker’s compensation insurance will be required from the lowest responsible bidder.
Prevailing Wage Rates shall be paid on the project.
Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract is required of all bidders.
All work and material must meet current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Form 408 and its Supplements. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipality. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Riverside Borough
By: Deborah Bausch
Secretary
570.275.1751

Sewer Bills for the 2nd quarter have been placed in the mail today.  Payment amount is the left hand column until May 15th the current due date.  After close of business on  May 15(3 pm), please pay amount on the right hand column.  Payments can be mailed to P O Box 307, Riverside, PA  17868; there is a drop slot in the office door for after hours drop off payments.  You should return the stub side with the bar code with your payment.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the office at 570 275-1751.  Balances over $500.00 are subject to a Municipal Lien being placed on the property.
​Forms are available in the office for automatic payment withdrawl from a savings or checking account for sewer payments.

As approved at the April 1, 2019 meeting, the minutes of March 4, 2019 follow:
​RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met on Monday, March 4, 2019 in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside.  Meeting was called to order promptly at 7:00 pm by Council President Carolyn M. Bausch.  In attendance this evening were Vice President Peter T. Fleming, council members Barb Kriner, Beth Rake, John Domanski, Michael Leibel and Kevin Romansik, Solicitor Anthony Michetti, Mayor John LaMotte and Secretary Deborah Bausch.
Our audience this evening consisted of Sheri & Todd Oberdorf, Terry Gearhart, Paula & Greg Benkovic, Nick Fowler, J.W. Snyder, Tim Karr and Danville News reporter, Karen Blackledge.
Old business was on the table first and included approval of the minutes of February 4, 2019.  This was done on a Motion by Beth Rake and seconded by Michael Leibel.  All voted in favor.
Solicitor Michetti then spoke of the status of the case of the Railroad transfer tax issue; it is scheduled for a hearing.  Discussion then focused on an ordinance to restrict large trucks on some streets in the borough.  Length of vehicles and weights were discussed for clarifying the ordinance.  Streets involved would be Avenue C, South Mill Street and Chestnut at Third Street.  Ordinance will be finalized at the April 1, meeting.  On a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by John Domanski, approval was given to proceed with the advertising of the proposed ordinance.  All voted for.  Solicitor Report was approved on a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted in favor.  Due to another pending obligation, Solicitor Michetti left the council meeting at this time.
Brian Anderson then presented the Zoning report for February.  There was a special Variance Hearing held on Feb 7th for a car cleaning business on Janice Drive; approval given by Zoning Board to proceed. The Cook property on Avenue F has been sold and settlement will take place this week in Williamsport. Mr. Cook’s request to have time to empty the house was denied. New owners will take possession of the property at the end of this week.  Report approved on a Motion by Beth Rake and seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted in favor.  John Domanski then questioned about overgrown grass and weeds; he was informed this would be a police issue not zoning.  Chief Parkes stated those issues usually start in the spring.
Street Department report was read by Council President Carolyn Bausch.  Street department crew has been busy with snow plowing and cindering.  We have met our CoStars salt quota requirement for the year.  The pole barn has been erected at the garage and will soon be totally completed.  Dan Gable thanked the Police Department for assistance in placing the bucket truck on Municibid for sale.  As of this evening, the current bid was $1576.00.  Report approved on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by Kevin Romansik; all voted for.   John Domanski inquired about the airport meeting with Penn dot; he feels this is not a borough issue.  Peter Fleming is spearheading the meeting that will be held in the office in the near future.
Nick Fowler then gave the Southside Report.  Red Cross has been to the firehouse to inspect for being a mass care facility.  He will provide a copy of their report to Council when received.  Barb Kriner made a Motion to approve this report and this was seconded by Peter Fleming.  All voted for.
Chief Kerry Parkes presented the Police report and spoke of two officers doing flag work for a railroad crossing project.  We were reimbursed for this job.  All officers have completed mandatory training.
Computer issues were discussed.  A quote was received from MePush to add quickwatch to the tablets and desktop in the police department.  Approval was given to accept the quote on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by Beth Rake.  All voted in favor.  Police report was approved on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by John Domanski.  All voted for.
Mayor’s non report was approved on a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Beth Rake. All voted for.
Dumpster Day was our new business for the evening.  Date will be May 4, 2019 from 7 am – 12 noon!  Newspaper ad will be placed advertising the date and times for residents.  Approved on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by John Domanski.  All voted for.
Barb Kriner then reported on the traffic light timing study being handled by Danville Chief Eric Gill.  The grant is in; however other projects have taken precedent at this time.
John Domanski questioned the shutdown of Route 54 that was scheduled for April.  This has been changed to 2 weekends in September/October and Penn dot will have flagmen handling the traffic so no shut down will take place.
Last agenda item was a letter from Todd Oberdorf requesting council approval of a party at his property, 913 Avenue G, on July 5th.  Some of the attendees tonight were here in support of the party and had no issues with it. On a Motion by Beth Rake and seconded by Barb Kriner, approval was given for the party.  There will be no streets closed for this event and the band will be done by 10 pm.
At approximately 7:28 pm, John Domanski made a Motion to Adjourn the council meeting.
Council adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted:
 
Deborah Bausch
Secretary