December 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm.  Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner.
 
Council members present: 
Peter Fleming, John Domanski, Barb Kriner, Delavan Whitenight, Ken Gardner and Mike Steimling Sr.
Also present was Mayor Todd Oberdorf and Secretary Lisa Fritz.
 
Absent:
 
Citizens present:
Rebekah Lenig, Danny & Brenna Gable, Drew Mumich, Ty Sees and Chris Henrie.
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard:  
None spoke.
 
Old business:
John made a Motion to accept the meeting Minutes of 12/1/2025. Delavan seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
Steve Thanked exiting Council Members, John Domanski and Delavan Whitenight for their years of service on Council.
Steve stated we have accomplished a lot in the last two years’, and he is very proud of this Council. Other remaining Council members also thanked John and Delavan.
 
New Business: None.
 
Motion to Approve:
John made a Motion to accept the Street Department Union Contract. Ken seconded. All in Favor.
Barb said she had a question on the job description; her question, “Is everyone on the Street Department able to complete the job description in the contract?” Ty Sees, Union Representative, stated that Mike, Peter, and Ken worked with the Street Department on job descriptions. Barb said she had trouble in the past asking the Street Department to use a jack hammer to remove manholes. Dan Gable from the Street Department stated they told Barb the manholes could use a jack hammer to remove manholes. Mike also stated that you cannot use a jack hammer in manholes. Steve tabled that discussion as it is regarding a sewer issue.
 
Delavan made a Motion to sign the annual traffic signal maintenance agreement with TRA Electric. Peter asked Dan if electric maintenance is a problem. Dan said “No, the Street Department does not have the capabilities to work on the light poles, that is why we subcontract out.” John seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Action Items:
Barb rescinded her Motion from the November Council meeting to pay out the medical reimbursements in the month of November each year; due to the fact in the Police Contract, it states they can request the medical reimbursement at any time of their choice. Ken seconded the rescinded Motion. All in Favor.
Ty Sees suggested to pay the reimbursement on a monthly basis. Chris Henrie stated he would rather have it all in one lump sum. Barb made a Motion to pay the medical reimbursement when the employee desires. Delavan seconded. All in Favor.
John made a Motion to join (PLGIT), ‘Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust’. Mike seconded. All in Favor. Steve appointed Ken and Peter to work with Lisa to join PLGIT. Attorney Michetti will be asked to draw up a Resolution for PLGIT.
Employee Rolling Monthly Calendar – Ken wants a calendar showing all employees’ vacation time. He would Lisa to email to all Council Members each month. Lisa currently does write down days off on a desk calendar for Steve that is available for all Council members to look at. Rebekah Lenig suggested to use the Outlook Calendar.
Solicitors compensation – Ken stated that we do not receive a bill for the Solicitors services until the end of the year and it makes it a guess when working on the budget. Steve said he has a base of $8,000.00. Steve suggested Council talks to Attorney Michetti when he is at a meeting, regarding his billing.
 
At 7:32pm, Barb made a Motion to go into Executive Session for personal issues. John seconded. All in Favor.
 
Council went back into Public Session at 8:00pm.
Ken made a Motion for Lisa’s health insurance payments to be the same as the in the Street Department Union Contract. Peter seconded. All in Favor.
John made a Motion to stay with Highmark insurance. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
John made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05pm.  Delavan seconded. All in Favor.
 
Respectfully Submitted;
Lisa Fritz, Secretary