AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2024
 
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
 
I.        OLD BUSINESS
              A. Minutes of 05/20/2024 meeting.     
II.       ZONING OFFICER REPORT
III.      STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT          
IV.       SOUTHSIDE FIRE COMPANY REPORT
V.        POLICE REPORT
VI.       MAYOR’S REPORT
VII.     SOLICITOR MICHETTI REPORT 
VIII.   BORO LIFE COMMITTEE          
IX.       NEW BUSINESS
            A. Letter from Elizabeth (Beth) Rake, stepping down as Vice President.       
X.        MOTION TO APPROVE
           A. PennVest Loan
           B. Pump Station
           C. Subdivision Plan for the Borough of Riverside
           D. Document Scanning
 
XI.     ACTION ITEMS
XII.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, July 1, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.

There is an open seat on Council. If interested in serving your Community, please submit a 'Letter of Interest' to the Borough office, located at 415 Dewart St, Riverside no later than June 28th. The candidate will be voted on at the Council Meeting held on Monday, July 1st at 7:00pm. If you submit a letter of interest, please plan to attend that meeting.

RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm.  Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner.
 
Council members present: 
Vice President Beth Rake, Peter Fleming, John Domanski, Barb Kriner and Ken Gardner.
Also present was Solicitor Joseph Michetti Jr. Police Chief Kerry Parkes, Zoning Office Brian Anderson, Mayor John LaMotte and Secretary Lisa Fritz.
 
Absent:
Council Member Delavan Whitenight Jr and Street Superintendent Dan Gable.
 
Citizens present:
John E. Hockenbrough, Keith and Jeni Evans, Christa Guenther, Drew Mumich and Robert Rickard.
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard:  
Pastor Keith Evans from the Assembly of GOD Church asked Council if there are Grants to renovate Historical buildings.
Resident Christa Guenther stated she loves living in Riverside and complimented Council and employees for the job they do. Christa said the first meeting she attended was on April 1st and felt it was a fighting match, Council fought across the table, it was awful. She did ‘Thank’ Kerry and his Officers for their support regarding the dog attack situation, stating she walks about four (4) times per day and wants to feel safe.
Resident Rob Rickard stated the paving near Sunny Lane has made it safer for children at the bus stop. Rob stated the traffic light (left turn signal) at the intersection of Rt 54 coming into Riverside does not cycle, he suggested to contact PennDot to have the left-turn light cycle longer.
 
Old business:
Beth made a Motion to accept the Minutes of the April 4th Meeting. John Domanski seconded. All in Favor.
 
Zoning Officer Report:
Brian Anderson read his report. Beth made a Motion to accept the Zoning Report, Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
Street Department Report:
Barb made a Motion to approve the quote from Northeast Tree Service to remove six (6) trees, with John D. seconding the Motion. All in Favor.
Barb made a Motion to accept the Street Department report. Peter seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Southside Fire Company Report:
Barb stated the Carnival runs from May 21st through May 25th, 5:00pm until 9:00pm. The Pet & Toy Parade will be on Saturday, May 25th. The Cake Donation cards were mailed out. The Chief’s report was submitted for March. Beth made a Motion to accept the Southside Fire Company report. John seconded. All in Favor.
 
Police Report:
Kerry presented his report.
Barb made a Motion to accept the Police Report, with Peter seconding. All in Favor.
 
Mayor’s Report:
Nothing to report.
 
 
 
Solicitor Michetti Report:
The Riverside vs. Whitenight case is closed. Barb made a Motion to accept the Solicitors report, with Beth seconding the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Borough Life:
Kipps Run Night and the Yard Sale were proposed for July. John Domanski made a Motion to accept the Borough Life report, Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
New Business:
No new business.
 
Motion to Approve:
Barb made a Motion to approve the appointment of John Hockenbrough to the Planning commission, with Ken Gardner seconding the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Subdivision of the former school property was received from Surveyor Wayne Hildebrand. Waiting for the appraisal on the 7.107 acres behind the school building. Beth mad a Motion to accept the subdivision as proposed from Wayne Hildebrand, granting Right-of-Way to the property owner. Barb seconded the Motion. John Domanski opposed, stating he wanted to sell the entire property. Barb made a Motion to have Council President Steve Wagner sign the survey, with Ken seconding. John Domanski opposed.
Discussed, at length a generator, manholes, grant money for the East and West End sewer projects.
Discussion regarding the Pennvest loan. John Domanski made a Motion to ‘not’ accept the loan. Ken seconded. All in Favor.
Meeting Minutes. Barb made a motion to shorten the minute verbiage, with Beth seconding the Motion. All in Favor.
Bridge Light – John made a Motion to accept the quote from Williamsport Electric Inc for the replacement of six (6) light poles on the bridge, but getting a more detailed estimate for the caulk removal. Beth seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Action Items:
None.
 
Executive Session:
Barb made a Motion to move into Executive Session at 8:02pm. Beth seconded. All in Favor.
Council reconvened back into Regular Session at 8:22pm.
Beth made a Motion to hire Attorney Chris Slusser for representation regarding a Union. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
Discussed notifying Larson Design Group about not getting generator from Merck. 
Discussion to apply for a loan for the entire sewer project. Steve and John will speak with Joe Phirman from Larson regarding a generator and the sewer project.
 
Barb made a Motion to adjourn at 8:40pm. Peter seconded. All in Favor.
 
Respectfully Submitted:
Lisa Fritz
Secretary

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 2024
 
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
 
I.      OLD BUSINESS
         A. Minutes of 05/06/2024 meeting.
         B. Update on 18 laterals with issues. 
          C. Generator
II.     BORO LIFE COMMITTEE      
III.   NEW BUSINESS
IV.    MOTION TO APPROVE
 V.     ACTION ITEMS
          A. FaceBook
          B. Unpaid Sewer bills
VI.    EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, June 3, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.

RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00pm.  Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner.
 
Council members present: 
Vice President Beth Rake, Peter Fleming, John Domanski, Barb Kriner and Ken Gardner.
Also present was Mayor John LaMotte and Secretary Lisa Fritz.
 
Absent:
Delavan Whitenight, Jr
 
Citizens present:
Residents Brian and Paula Anderson, Robert Rickard, Oliver and Maighread Kelly
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard:  
Resident, Paula Anderson, Zoning Officer Brian Anderson’s wife stated she read the 3/18/2024 Minutes. Paula questioned Council Members as to why Jackie Hart being considered as back-up for Zoning or any other position? Brian takes calls at home all day, evenings and on weekends. While on vacation, he takes calls. She stated Brian sets up appointments to accommodate times requested by customers. Paula said, “Zoning is not an emergency or same day service.” She asked why a back-up is needed. She asked Council if they have a back-up for every employee while they are on vacation. Brian was never made aware of the fact that a back-up was approved by all Council Members. Peter Fleming told Brian he does a good job and we know you cannot sit at home waiting for a zoning issue to come up. People sometimes think they want immediate action, so we, as Council Members, thought a back-up person was a good idea. Paula suggested the phone number on the kiosk outside the Borough Building be changed to Brian’s cell phone so people can call him no matter where he is at. Paula stated, “This is a back-door plan.” Council President, Steve Wagner told Paula that Council will sit down with her at another time to discuss the issue. Paula asked when. Steve stated he will get back to her with dates/times.
Resident, Robert Rickard was in audience just to observe.
Resident, Maighread Kelly asked if there was any update on the school property. Steve said we hope to sell the back seven (7) acres off. Maighread asked if some sort of renovation on the tennis court could be done, as there are cracks in it.
 
Old business:
John Domanski made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 1 meeting, Beth Rake seconded the Motion.  Approved by all.
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Borough Life:
Nothing to report.
 
New Business:
A Fax machine will be set in place for the Street Department at the garage for the PA One Calls to be sent directly to the Street Department. A cell phone will be ordered for the Street Department to use versus using their own personal cell phones. Beth said she would be fine if the Street Department wants to continue to use their own cell phones, but would like the employees to consider a work cell phone. Barb made a Motion to order a fax machine and cell phone for the Street Department. Beth seconded. All in Favor.
Information Request Form – Steve would like to implement a form for people to sign when they want to look at office records, meeting minutes, etc. Ken Gardner made a Motion to implement the request form, with Barb Kriner seconding the Motion. All in Favor.
 
 Motion to Approve:
Beth made a Motion to get a cell phone for the Borough Office, so the Secretary does not have to use her personal cell phone for business. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
Action Items:
A Resolution for the Plan Revision for New Land Development-Pine Hurst Acres Events Venue was accepted, made by a Motion from Beth Rake. Peter Fleming seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Sealed Pave and Mill Bids were opened at approximately 7:30pm. Barb made a motion to accept the contract from ‘Dave Gutelius Excavating, Inc.’ pending review by Solicitor, Attorney Michetti and Street Department Superintendent, Dan Gable. Beth seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
The Bids were as follows:
HRI, Inc. - $18,684.40
Big Rock Paving, LLC - $25,850.00
Dave Gutelius Excavating, Inc. - $16,940.00
Robert C. Young, Inc. - $25,455.00
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. - $28,025.00
 
Bridge Light - Ken Gardner received an estimate in the amount of $17,766.00 to replace the six (6) light poles on the bridge from Schaedler Yesco Distribution. Ken stated the two (2) poles by the Railroad tracks were not put up properly; as there were no spacers installed. Ken recommended to included installation of the spacers for those two (2) light poles in the estimate. Ken asked if we should keep the old light poles. John Domanski feels the light poles should be sold to a scrap yard. Traffic plans and traffic control through Penn Dot will be set up by Contractor. John Domanski made a Motion to purchase the bridge lights, with Beth seconding. All in Favor.
 
At 7:48pm, Barb Kriner made a Motion to move into Executive Session for Personnel issues. Ken seconded. All in Favor.
At 8:22pm, Council moved back into Regular Session.
Barb spoke with Sara from Hailstone Economics regarding a free Grant and how it would benefit low income. The Grant writer wants a description of community related projects and a commitment from organizations. Council will hold off on this particular Grant until a future time.
 
John Domanski made a Motion to permit Secretary, Lisa to work remotely on Wednesday’s on a trial basis for three (3) months, then will re-evaluate. Ken seconded. All in Favor.
 
At 8:25pm, John made a Motion to adjourn. Peter seconded. All in Favor.
 
Respectfully Submitted:
 Lisa Fritz
Secretary

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
May 6, 2024
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
CALL TO ORDER
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
Pastor, Keith Evans from the Assembly of GOD Church
 
I.        OLD BUSINESS
              A. Minutes of 04/15/2024 meeting.        
II.       ZONING OFFICER REPORT
III.      STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT          
IV.       SOUTHSIDE FIRE COMPANY REPORT
V.        POLICE REPORT
VI.       MAYOR’S REPORT
VII.     SOLICITOR MICHETTI REPORT
            A. Riverside vs. Whitenight, ET Al - Discontinuance
VIII.   BORO LIFE COMMITTEE
            A. Upcoming Events         
IX.       NEW BUSINESS         
X.        MOTION TO APPROVE
           A. Planning Commission Appointment
             B. School Property Sub-division Contingencies
           C. Generator
           D. PennVest Loan
           E. Meeting Minutes
XI.     ACTION ITEMS
           A. Grant Writer
XII.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.