Riverside Borough

January 27th, 2015

1/27/2015

NORTH BRANCH CANAL TRAIL PUBLIC MEETING brave the snow to join us tonight at the Danville Borough buildingBob Stoudt, MARC Director, will be presenting an overview of the North Branch Canal Trail project, including highlights of the 2014 season, plans for 2015 and an opportunity to help design trail signage. Learn more about work underway between Danville and Catawissa and weigh in on options for future connections to Catawissa, Bloomsburg and beyond.

Join us this evening at 7:00pm in the Danville Borough building (239 Mill St, Danville). This event will be held regardless of weather conditions. want to see tonight's presentation, but don't want to face the snow?
We want you to learn more about the North Branch Canal Trail, but we also want you to stay safe. To see a .pdf version of tonight's presentation, please click here. To see other trail-related documentation, please visit our North Branch Canal Trail page. Sunday, Feb. 1 work day cancelled
Though the weather's okay for an indoor meeting, it's not so great for working on the trail. Much of what we need to cut is now buried under several inches of snow. As a result, this Sunday's planned work day is cancelled. Watch your inbox for an announcement of upcoming work days. Susquehanna Greenway mini-grant program MARC's 2015 North Branch Canal Trail signage project is funded in part by a mini-grant from the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and DCNR. Learn more about this grant program and other exciting Susquehanna Greenway initiatives at:
http://susquehannagreenway.org/mini-grant-program Donate now to help build the North Branch Canal TrailEven 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. Copyright © 2015 Montour Area Recreation Commission, All rights reserved.
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January 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes

1/23/2015

As approved at the January 19, 2015 meeting, the minutes of January 5, 2015 follow:

The Riverside Borough Council met on Monday, January 5, 2015 in the Municipal Building, 301 Dewart Street, Riverside, PA. President John Novak called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00 pm. In attendance this evening were council members Caressa Compton, John Domanski, Barb Kriner, John LaMotte and Lori Steele. Solicitor Joseph Michetti, Mayor Joseph Oberdorf and Secretary Deborah Bausch were in attendance. Absent this evening was Vice President Peter Fleming.

Visitors this evening included Judy Parkes, Amy Parkes, Luke Parkes and Madilyn Parkes.

Minutes from December 15, 2014 were reviewed and approved on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by John LaMotte. All voted in favor and motion carried.

At this time a Motion was put on the table to swear in Kerry J Parkes as Chief of Police of the Borough of Riverside; Motion made by Barb Kriner and seconded by Caressa Compton. All voted in favor and Motion passed. This was followed by Chief Parkes taking an Oath of Office given by Mayor Joseph Oberdorf. Pining of the Badge of Chief was done by Amy, Luke and Madilyn Parkes. Chief Parkes was congratulated by all for his achievement of the position of Chief.

Brian Anderson then presented his Zoning Report. Report approved on a Motion by John LaMotte and seconded by Caressa Compton. All voted in favor.

Dan Gable then presented the Street Department Report. He stated they have been out twice so far with cinders and salt. There is a broken catch basin on First Street near Merck which will be repaired by Sudol Excavating in the near future. Light at the English Garden has been repaired. President Novak inquired if there is an area to store the generator that is coming over from Danville for the Pump Station and Dan said he would check for a place to put it once he knows the size of this machine. Street Department report was accepted on a Motion by Barb Kriner and seconded by John Domanski. All voted in favor.

Police Chief Kerry Parkes presented the Police Office Report. He discussed the new car to be purchased this year and will get updated price quotes. Report was accepted on a Motion by Caressa Compton and seconded by Barb Kriner. All voted in favor.

Chief Parkes then requested a conditional offer of employment be given to Jennifer Goss who is one of the two remaining eligible candidates for the open position in the police department. Motion was made by Barb Kriner and seconded by Caressa Compton to accept the recommendation of Chief Parkes and offer conditional employment to Jennifer Goss. All voted in favor; motion carried.

Barb Kriner then read the Southside Fire Company report for December. She stated the Fire Company had a very successful Christmas tree sale this year. Report was approved on a Motion by John LaMotte and seconded by Caressa Compton. All voted in favor.

The Code Enforcement Report was then read by President John Novak. Properties were discussed as listed on the report. It was stressed that Mr Bloch who is working on the property at 101 Elysburg Road will need to have sewer updated and reviewed by Sewage Enforcement Officer if he remodels property to be used for a home. Report was approved on a Motion by Lori Steele and seconded by Barb Kriner; all voted in favor.

Mayor Joseph Oberdorf stated he has nothing to report this evening.

Solicitor Joseph Michetti stated he will be getting addresses and parcel lot information on the delinquent sewers to process Municipal Liens. He will also have the Resolution to merge Beishline into the regular sewer district. Report was approved on a Motion by Lori Steele and seconded by John Domanski.

President Novak then presented the Resignation Letter of Thomas Summers, Tax Collector effective January 5, 2015. Tom stated he would assist a new tax collector if needed. Motion to accept the resignation was made by John Domanski and seconded by John LaMotte. All voted in favor of accepting the Resignation of Thomas Summers. Discussion then followed about filling the position. Rebecca Steckley has indicated interest in taking the position. Council has decided to post the position with resumes due in the office by January 16, 2015 with a new tax collector to be appointed on January 19, 2015.

Secretary Deborah Bausch presented information on Service First Credit Union as requested by a previous council meeting. Having met with officers of Service First, there are many beneficial options to gain by joining Service 1st. All employees and council members could become members of the Credit Union. They also would have a desk scanner available to download checks directly to the account thereby eliminating some trips to town to do the banking. Motion made by Lori Steele to sign a letter of intent to join the credit union; seconded by John LaMotte. All voted in favor. Letter signed by President John Novak.

At 7:55 pm, a Motion was made by Lori Steele and seconded by John LaMotte to adjourn the Council Meeting.

Respectfully Submitted: Deborah Bausch

Secretary

NORTH BRANCH CANAL TRAIL WORK DAYS

1/16/2015

NORTH BRANCH CANAL TRAIL WORK DAYS & PUBLIC MEETING Join us for these upcoming events The 'off-season' is over and it's time to get back to work making the North Branch Canal Trail a reality. We have three trail-related events coming up in the next few weeks. Please read on to learn more about how you might be able to help.

Trail work day - Sunday, Jan. 18
1pm - 4pmJoin us for the first work day of 2015. We'll be doing brush and small tree trimming along the Mahoning Township section of the trail. Meet at the temporary trailhead on River Drive, one mile east of the Danville Soccer Park (adjacent to the North Shore RR crossing). North Branch Canal Trail Presentation
& Community Discussion
Monday, Jan. 26 - 7pm Join us in the Danville Borough building (239 Mill St, Danville) for a presentation on trail progress to date and plans for the 2015 construction season. We will also be discussing a trail signage project to be implemented this spring (supported by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and PA DCNR) and seeking public input on sign design and locations. Trail work day - Sunday, Feb. 1
1pm - 4pm Mark your calendar now for the next work day of the season. Weather permitting, we'll plan to continue the brush and small tree clearing as we work toward the Montour/Columbia County line. More details to follow..... Donate now to help build the North Branch Canal TrailEven 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. Copyright © 2015 Montour Area Recreation Commission, All rights reserved.
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OFFICER JENNIFER GOSS

1/8/2015

Welcome to the Riverside Police Department, Offier Jennifer Goss. Jennifer was sworn into office this morning by Mayor Joseph Oberdorf.

TAX COLLECTOR POSITION

1/6/2015

The Borough of Riverside is accepting resumes for the appointment of a Tax Collector. Resumes must be submitted to the Borough of Riverside, 301 Dewart Street, P O Box 307, Riverside, PA 17868 by Friday, January 16, 2015.

CHIEF KERRY J PARKES

1/6/2015

CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP

1/2/2015

Boy Scout Troop 43 of Jerseytown is picking up Christmas trees in Riverside for a donation of $2.

Call 570 784-7370 or 570-437-3280 if interested in pick up.

JANUARY 2015 HAPPENINGS

12/31/2014

BOROUGH OFFICE CLOSED

12/24/2014

The Riverside Borough Office will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26th in celebration of the Christmas Holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, December 29th.
Joy and Peace to one and all this Holiday Season!

WATER TESTING

12/23/2014

Due to the holiday season, water test samples WILL NOT be picked up on Wednesday! Samples will be picked up on Monday morning, Dec 29th!