Riverside Borough

    April 1 - April Fools’ Day
 
 April 4 -   Borough Council Meeting - 7:00 pm
 
   April 18 - Borough Council Meeting - 7:00 pm   
 
  April 22 - Earth Day
         Passover begins at Sundown
 
  April 25 - 29 - Leaf Collection - ONE WEEK ONLY
 
     April 29 - Arbor Day

      April 30 - Dumpster Day    7 am - 3 pm

 
TAX OFFICE HOURS FOR APRIL:
 
Beckie Steckley, Tax Collector, will hold office hours in the Borough Municipal Building on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons:   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

As approved at the March 21, 2016 meeting, the minutes of 3/7/16 follow:
The Riverside Borough Council met on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Municipal Building, 301 Dewart Street, Riverside.  The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:00 pm by President John J. Novak.  In attendance this evening were Council Vice President Peter T Fleming, Council Members Caressa Compton, Beth Hancock, Barb Kriner, and John Domanski.  Solicitor Joseph Michetti, Mayor Joseph Oberdorf and Secretary Bausch were in attendance.  Absent this evening was Carolyn Bausch.
 
Mrs. Christel Vanderlick was the first Citizen present to take the floor.  She voiced concern over a rut at her property.  She had requested more dirt or stones be placed at the site which was determined to be borough property; her request was rejected by the Street Department.  Dan Gable, Street Department Superintendent stated it was not an issue; she also contacted the police department who referred her to the Street Department and their answer; it was not a police matter.  President John Novak stated he would drive by the property and see the area in question.
 
Manuel DeLeon then took the floor to address council concerning a sewage issue.  He and his wife as well as daughter, Angelica who lives in the home at 1 Hillside Drive were present.  They provided pictures of the damage done in their home by the sewer backup.  This is not the first time there has been a problem there.  Mr. DeLeon gave some of his expenses and costs that were involved in cleaning the basement. They spent 49 hours cleaning the basement and he has ordered a check value for the sewer drain.  He was seeking reimbursement for his costs.  Solicitor Michetti stated they could file an insurance claim but would not guarantee the outcome.    He was informed he should present all bills and documentation to the borough office and we will contact the insurance carrier.
 
The minutes of February 1, 2016 were reviewed and approved by Motion of John Domanski and seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted in favor.
 
Chief Kerry Parkes presented the Police Report for February.  Discussion was held on the proposed 10 hour work shifts for the Police Office.  The officers are in favor of this change; it would require opening the contract to convert days to hours.  The officers would be giving up two holidays - Good Friday and their Birthday holiday.   John Domanski made a Motion to approve the 10 hour shifts on a trial basis; seconded by Beth Hancock and all voted for.  Program will be reviewed in December 2016.   Chief Parkes also reported he had been contacted by a resident, Tracy Shoffler, Avenue F, requesting a stop sign be put on their corner.  Her cat was recently struck there and there are children in the area; cars travel too fast on that street.  Chief Parkes will put the speed sign in the area to monitor it.  A complete road study would need to be completed to place a stop sign on that street.   The Police Report was approved on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by Barb Kriner; all voted in favor.
 
Barb Kriner presented the Southside Fire Company report.  Fire Company is selling house number signs for $20.00 each.  Report was approved on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by Peter Fleming.  All voted in favor.
 
Mayor’s Report was concerning the Sunbury YMCA bike ride scheduled for July 9, 2016 through the Borough Streets.    John Domanski approved the ride contingent on them providing proof of insurance; seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted for.
 
Barb Kriner then presented the Code Enforcement Report.   101 Elysburg Road will be getting cleaned up when the weather permits.   100 D & H Avenue was discussed.  Mr. Decoteau had been in the borough office with plans but has not been back since.  Contact will be made with Matt Witmer to see the status of the plans that Mr. Decoteau had shown him. 
 413 Avenue F and 196 D & H Avenue properties of Donald Cook have been issued citations.  Payment has been made on the previously issued citations.  Solicitor Michetti suggested a cumulative citation be filed with each day being a violation.   330 Avenue F is another property issue.  Owner is in a nursing home; no one wants to take responsibility for the property.  Attorney Michetti gave several options to deal with this property including a tax sale if appropriate; to get a clear title would require a judgement and judicial tax sale.  Contact will be made with a power of attorney for Mrs. Oberdorf if there is one on record.  The property at 1009 Avenue F has been sold and removed from blighted property listing.  The last property reviewed was 912 Sunbury Road.  Mr. Bostian has stated there is a possible sale; however there is no listing with any agent for the sale.  He was sent a final notice and then will be cited for failure to comply.  Report was approved on a Motion by Peter Fleming and seconded by Beth Hancock.  All voted in favor.
 
The Solicitor had no report but would call an Executive Session for a personnel matter.
 
New Business was then presented.  Annual Dumpster Day will be held in the Borough on April 30, 2016 with Leaf Collection taking place the week of April 25 - 20th.  This is one week only and was done per our leaf pick up schedule last year.  Dumpster Day and Leaf Collection Dates were approved on a Motion by
John Domanski and seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted in Favor.
 
Next agenda item was regarding payment of Per Capital tax bills.  Tax Collector has requested payment of $0.25 per bill from Riverside Borough.  She currently receives $0.26 per bill from Northumberland County as a collection fee payment.  Payment of $0.25 approved on a Motion by Peter Fleming and seconded by Barb Kriner.  All voted in favor.
 
Discussion was then held regarding home inspections when sold.  A homeowner would have to have lateral sewer line inspected before a sale; this inspection would be good for 3 years in the event the house would be sold again within that time frame.  Seller would be responsible for the costs involved with the inspection. Solicitor Michetti will draft an Ordinance to present to Council. 
 
At 8:07 pm. Barb Kriner made a Motion to adjourn regular meeting and go into Executive Session; seconded by Caressa Compton.
 
A Motion was made by John Domanski and seconded by Peter Fleming to end the executive session and return to regular council session at 8:15 pm.
 
This evening’s meeting was adjourned on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by Barb Kriner at
Approximately 8:20 pm.
 
Respectfully submitted:
 Deborah Bausch
Secretary

St Peter's United Methodist Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for Multiple age groups on Saturday, March 26th at 2:00 pm.  Event is free to all in the community!  Please bring a canned food item to donate to the food pantry.  Egg Hunt will be held Rain or Shine!

TRAIL WORK DAYS
Wednesday, 3/16 8am - 2pm
Thursday, 3/17 10am - 2pm
 
Please join us on the trail tomorrow and Thursday for the next round of North Branch Canal Trail work days.  We'll meet both days at the Mahoning Township trailhead, working our way east from that location toward Catawissa.  We'll clean up anything that came down during the winter and resume clearing where we stopped late last fall.

Please wear sturdy boots and work gloves and dress for the weather.  Pruners and saws will be the tools of choice for these work days.

If you can't be there at 8am (or 10am Thursday) but want to come later, please park at the trailhead and walk east on the trail until you find us.  Please respect the private property along both sides of the corridor and do not leave the trail.

Donate now to help build the North Branch Canal Trail
Even if you can't volunteer on one of the trail work days, you can still help build the trail.  Please consider making a donation to help support our efforts.  Online donations are being accepted through the Montour Area Recreation Commission's fund at the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation.
Click here to donate online
 
(Look for 'Montour Area Recreation Commission Agency Fund' under the 'Organization Endowment and School Foundation Funds' header.)

To learn more about any of the upcoming events,
please contact Bob Stoudt, MARC Director, at (570) 336-2060
or RStoudt@MontourRec.com.

More information about the North Branch Canal Trail project can also be found on
MARC's website.

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Event will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Hess Fields, Danville.  Registration begins at 8:30 am and race kick off time is 10 am.
register online:  PARunners.com

Name: __________________________________________
 
Age (at race date)/gender: _____________________________
 
Address: ________________________________________
 
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________
 
Phone (      ) - _______ - ________
 
Emergency Contact (name and phone number): ____________________________________
 
T-Shirt size(s) (circle one): ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Youth M    Youth L    Adult S    Adult M    Adult L    Adult XL
 
Entry Fee: Please make your check payable to Momma K’s Kids.  Return form and fee to: Kayla James at PO Box 15, Danville, PA 17821.  Any questions contact Kayla at kaylah0228@yahoo.com.

• Registration BEFORE OR ON (date determined by postmark, includes t-shirt) April 8: $20
• Registration AFTER April 8 (date determined by postmark, t-shirt NOT included but, shirts will be available for purchase on race day, first come, first serve): $25
• Children 12 years old and younger: FREE!
   
  Disclaimer: For and in consideration of permission to participate in this race, I for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby release and discharge the sponsors, contributors, officials, employees and all of the members and officers of the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, the borough of Danville, PA, from all claims and damages arising from my participation in this race. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this event.
   
   
  Signature/Date: ________________________________________________________
  (Parent Signature if under 18)

WAIVER, RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
 
I, ____________________________ (please print), in consideration of myself or my child being permitted to participate in the activity below in any way, hereby for myself, my family members, heirs, and personal representatives, successors or assigns, assume any and all risks which might be associated with this event.  I further waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue the American Cancer Society, East Central Division Inc., (“ACS”) its affiliates, directors, officers, members, sponsors, organizers, employees, volunteers, legal representatives, agents, successors and/or assigns and all volunteers with the run, for any and all claims, costs, including attorney’s fees, demands, causes of action, suits, injuries, damages of any kind whatsoever, or death, sustained by me, which arise out of my participation in this event.  I also agree to the use of film, photo, audio or videotape of my participation in this event for any reason.
 
I understand that there are risks involved with my participation in a 5 Kilometer Run or any other type of distance running or hiking event.  Falling, tripping, collision with other occupants and objects, dehydration, loss of breathe, strained muscles, asthma attacks, heart attacks or other types of potentially hazardous events including death are possible during involvement in such an activity.  This constitutes my understanding of that involvement in a potentially dangerous activity with accompanying risks of personal injury or death and loss or damage to personal property, and I hereby voluntarily assume those risks.
Activity: Colors of Hope 5K walk/run at the Hess Field Recreation Area taking place on the 30th day of April 2016.
This instrument shall remain in full force and effect indefinitely and shall inure to the benefit of my family members, heirs, agents, legal representatives, successors and/or assigns.
I have read and understand the foregoing provisions of this WAIVER, RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE and I have executed this instrument voluntarily on this date.
 

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Participant’s Full Name
(Please Print)
_______________________
Date

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Guardian’s Full Name
(Please Print)

 ____________________________
Participant’s Signature
 
 
 
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Guardian’s Signature
(If Participant is under 18)

 
 
 

 
 
 

Mark your calendar now - APRIL 30 will be the Riverside Dumpster Day!   7 am - 3 pm at the Borough Garage - 201 Avenue D

Leaf Collection will be held for ONE WEEK ONLY this spring.  Collection dates will be April 25 - 29.
This will be for leaf collection only!  Questions contact Dan at the Street Department - 570 275-5338

Big A's Auto Detailing has opened at 700 Third Street, Riverside!
"We Outshine the Rest" is Anthony's motto.

They do a single car wash to a full detail.  All work done inside their bays.  Pick up and drop off service
Open Monday through Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm
For Appointment call   570 898-0496

His March special is Full Detail in and out Any Vehicle = $55.00

Big A's is also sponsoring a raffle.  Tickets are $5.00; winner to get a full year of free detailing!