Riverside Borough

 A charity benefit poker run and dinner will be held on April 26, 2014 at the Southside Fire Company Grounds.  Benefit event for Tina, a wife, mother of 3, grandmother and RN who is battling Sqaumous Cell Throat Cancer as well as Diabetes.  Motorcycles, Hot Rods, Classic, Trucks and anything street legal is eligible to participate in this 46.8 mile ride fundraiser.  Registration starts at 12 Noon and riders must be back by 5 pm.  Cost is $15.00/person plus $10.00 poker fee.  You don't need to ride to be a part of this fundraiser - dinner and live bands at 5 pm with lots of gift certificates to be awarded.  Poker Run prizes - $500-1st, $250 - 2nd and $100 for third place.

Donations can be made to Central Susquehanna Credit Union, 510 Market Street, Danville, PA  17821 in the name of Tina's Ride.

For preregistration or further information, please call, 570 764-7611

The sewer billing for second quarter, 2014, have been mailed.

There are corrections to this mailing.  The period bill date months are correct; however the year defaulted to 2000 rather than 2014. 

Also the due date is listed at 4/15/2014.  Late fee will not be assessed on the second quarter billings until May 9, 2014.

Residents of West End are reminded to check their bills for the changed rate.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at 570 275-1751.

As approved at the March 3, 2014 Council meeting the minutes from February 17, 2014 follow:

      The Riverside Borough Council met on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the Municipal Building, 301 Dewart Street, Riverside, PA.  President John J Novak called the meeting to order at 7 pm.  Present were Vice President Peter Fleming, council members Caressa Compton, John Domanski, Barb Kriner and Lori Steele.  Secretary Deborah Bausch was present.  Mayor Joseph Oberdorf was absent this evening.

Citizens in attendance this evening were John LaMotte, Carolyn Bausch, Kayla and Ryan James.

Kayla James spoke about an upcoming Relay for Life event that is in the planning stages; she wishes to have Council approve the event.  It will be a 5K run on borough streets beginning at 9 am on Satuday, May 17th.  She provided a certificate of insurance as well as a planned route for the runners.  Council took it under advisement and requested she return to our March 3rd meeting when the Police Department and Streets Department would be present in case of any further information needed by those departments for the run.  She stated she would be able to return.

Minutes of February 3rd were approved on a Motion by Peter Fleming and seconded by Lori Steele.  Motion passed on unanimous vote

Financial reports were distributed for January 2014 for review by council.  Approval will take place at the March 3rd meeting

President John Novak then addressed the vacant council seat; three residents had shown interest in the council position.  John Domanski inquired about the term of this seat.  The Vacancy will be a 2 year term since it is an appointment rather than election.  Nominations were then put on the table.  Lori Steele nominated Carolyn Bausch.  Barb Kriner nominated John LaMotte; Peter Fleming seconded the Motion for John LaMotte.  There was no second for Carolyn Bausch.  Vote was taken by a show of hands; Barb Kriner, Caressa Compton, Peter Fleming and John Domanski voted in favor of John LaMotte; Lori Steele voted no.  Appointment of John LaMotte to Council carried on a 4 - 1 vote.    Peter Fleming then thanked Carolyn Bausch for her willingness to be a part of council and sees a seat on council in her future.   Lori Steele also thanked Carolyn for her enthusiasm and interest at council meetings.    Due to the absence of the mayor, swearing in was not done at this meeting but will be done on March 3rd. 

Discussion was then held regarding the Gas Line Committee.  On a motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by Peter Fleming, John Domanski was appointed to lead a subcommittee to follow up with gas line introduction into the Borough.  Motion was approved unanimously by Council.  John LaMotte and Caressa Compton agreed to help on the committee.  John Novak stated John Domanski could seek assistance from other residents with this committee.

Council meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm on a Motion by Barb Kriner and Seconded by Caressa Compton.

Respectfully Submitted

Deborah Bausch
Secretary

Tom Summers, Tax Collector, will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the first two weeks in March during the hours of 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

March 3 - Council Meeting at 7:00 pm  

 March 5 -Ash Wednesday

March 9 - Daylight Savings Time Begins Change Clocks to Spring FORWARD one hour

March 13  -  Representatives from Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver in Office 9 - 11 am to assist residents with Tax Rebate filing

March 17 - Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
                       St Patrick’s Day      

March 20 - First Day of SPRING
 
March 26 - 7:30 am - 9 AM - Breakfast with Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver at Muffin Man, Riverside - Reservations by 3/21/14 to 570 286-5885   

The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) will be hosting a public presentation and discussion regarding the North Branch Canal Trail project this evening, Tuesday, February 25th, beginning at 7:00pm in the Danville Borough building, located at 239 Mill Street in Danville.  This presentation is intended to provide an update on the status of the trail project along the North Branch Susquehanna River between Danville and Catawissa and allow neighboring property owners and other interested members of the community to ask questions or present concerns about the project.  MARC staff and project partners from the Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau, Danville Business Alliance, SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority and the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership will be on hand to answer questions.  There is no need to RSVP for this event.

To learn more about this event or for more information about the North Branch Canal Trail project, please contact me by phone at (570) 336-2060 or by email at MontrRec@ptd.net.  More details regarding the project are also available on MARC’s website at http://montourrec.com/marc/?page_id=4985.  A .pdf version of tonight’s presentation will also be posted to this website later this evening

 Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver will hold a breakfast to discuss State issues  at the Muffin Man on Wednesday, March 26th from 7:30 am - 9 am.  Please RSVP to her office, 570 286-5885 before March 21st if you wish to attend.

Staff from Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver's office will be in the Borough Office to assist residents with filing Tax Rebate Forms on Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 9 am - 11 am.

Message from Bob Stoudt

Well, despite our best efforts to continue making progress on the North Branch Canal Trail, this week’s winter weather is going to put the brakes on things for a bit.  I’m disappointed to report the work day scheduled for this Sunday, 2/9, is cancelled because of the snowy conditions and weekend forecast for additional snow.  Weather permitting, we will try to get out again on the following Sunday, 2/16, from 1:00pm to 4:30pm.  More details will be emailed to this group as we get closer to the 16th.

Thanks again to those who have worked so hard to get us as far as we are today.  As you’ll see in the graphic below, we’re now 2.3 miles into the 6.2 mile corridor.  It’s taken a great deal of work to get this far and I’m very grateful for the number of volunteers who have joined us in less than ideal weather.  Hopefully spring is just around the corner

Bob

Bob Stoudt | Director, Montour Area Recreation Commission / River Towns Race Series | PO Box 456, Danville, PA 17821

(570) 336-2060 | MontrRec@ptd.net | http://www.MontourRec.com

As approved at the February 3, 2014 Council meeting the minutes of Jan 6th are listed and amended to reflect motions were voted and approved by all council members present.

The Reorganizational Meeting of the Riverside Borough Council took place on Monday, January 6, 2014 in the Municipal Building, 301 Dewart Street, Riverside, PA  17868.  Mayor Joseph Oberdorf opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 7 PM.  Attending the meeting this evening were John J. Novak, Barbara Kriner, Lori Steele, and new elected/reelected members Michael Maize,  Caressa Compton and John Domanski.  Solicitor Joseph Michetti and Secretary Deborah Bausch were in attendance also.  New Council Members Caressa Compton and John Domanski were sworn into office as was Mike Maize. Citizens in attendance this evening included John LaMotte, Carolyn Bausch, Bob Betts and Jack Shalongo.

Barb Kriner made a Motion to Nominate John Novak for President of Council.  Motion was seconded by Lori Steele.  Motion to Close nominations was made by Barb Kriner and seconded by Mike Maize.

At 7:05 pm the Gavel was turned over to the new President, John J. Novak. 
President Novak then explained there was a vacant seat in council.  This vacancy has been filled by Peter Fleming who had the highest write in votes in the election.  Peter is currently out of State and unable to attend this evening’s meeting.  He did state he would accept the position.  Motion was made by Lori to have Peter Fleming fill in the vacant seat; motion seconded by Caressa Compton.

Lori Steele then made a Motion to Nominate Peter Fleming for Vice President.  This was seconded by Barb Kriner.

Reorganization continued with Committees accepted.  There is one vacancy on the Planning Commission which has not yet been filled.  Slate of Committees was accepted as printed on a Motion by Caressa Compton and Seconded by Barb Kriner.

None of the Citizens present wished to make any statements.

Brian Anderson then presented the Zoning Report.  There was a Variance Hearing held for a resident who wished to open a dog grooming business in her home on Avenue B.  Hearing Board denied the request.  Brian presented his December report as well as his Annual Report.  Reports approved on a Motion by John Domanski and Seconded by Barb Kriner.

Police Chief Isaac Ramer presented the Police Department Report.  Question was raised about thefts from vehicles; Chief reported the vehicles were not locked in any of the reported incidents.  Report was approved on a Motion by Lori Steele and seconded by John Domanski.

Street Superintendent Danny Gable then gave the Street Department Report.  They have had one PA 1 Call.  They did receive cinders from the Danville State Hospital.  Dan spoke of the condition of Brewery Hollow Road which is in fine shape.  The road crew was out for approximately 36 hours with the last storm.   Chief Ramer stated the roads have been kept in excellent condition and recognized the work of the Street Department.  Report was approved on a Motion by Lori Steele and seconded by Caressa Compton.

Southside Fire Company report was read by Barb Kriner.  Report approved on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by Lori Steele.

The Mayor stated he had nothing to report at this meeting.

Code Enforcement Officer Jackie Hart provided a letter she received from Shirley ONeil regarding the property on Chestnut Street.  This is one of the blighted properties and Ms O’Neil was to provide a timeline for compliance with the borough codes.  Jackie will be contacted to proceed with going forward on the remaining properties.  Letter from Ms O’Neil is not acceptable since it did not list any dates for compliance.  Report was approved on a Motion by Lori Steele and Seconded by Mike Maize.

Solicitor Joseph Michetti then presented the Ordinance to merge the Sunny Acres/Blue Development (West End) into the Regular Sewer District.  He explained the logistics of the merger in Ordinance 2014-1.  Ordinance approved on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by Lori Steele.

December 2 minutes as well as the November Financial Reports were reviewed and approved on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by Barb Kriner.

At 7:35 pm, On a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by Mike Maize, Council adjourned into an Executive Session. 

Executive Session adjourned and Council returned to regular session at 7:40 pm on  a Motion by Barb Kriner and Seconded by Mike Maize.

 John Domanski then inquired about the gas line situtation in the Borough.  President Novak went into detail of the meetings that have already been held with UGI and where we are currently which is there is some legal litigation taking place.  Borough has been actively pursuing moving forward with natural gas in the borough.

The Regular Council Session adjourned at 7:50 pm on a Motion by John Domanski and seconded by Barb Kriner.

Next Council Meeting will me Monday, January 20, 2014.

Respectfully Submitted:

Deborah Bausch, Secretary