February 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm.  Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner.
 
Council members present: 
Peter Fleming, John Domanski, Barb Kriner, Ken Gardner and Mike Steimling Sr.
 
Absent:
Secretary Lisa Fritz, Delavan Whitenight Jr
 
Citizens present:
Todd Oberdorf, Drew Mumich and Doug & Elda Baraniak
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard:  
Doug and Elda Baraniak mentioned the notice they received not to park on Scenic Drive so the Street Department and/or Emergency vehicles could get through. They said one of their neighbors frequently park their vehicle partially on the pavement. Steve will talk to the Police Department and respond to the Baraniak’s.
 
Old business:
John Domanski made a Motion to approve the 2/3/2025 meeting minutes. Peter Fleming seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Sewer Pre-construction conference will be held on February 27th at 11:00 with the Pact 1 Contractor.
PennVest Loan for the West End Sewer Replacement Project closed on February 11th.
$250,000.00 Grant – Peter Fleming will need to complete the docusign.
 
New Business:
Ken Gardner would like himself and Zoning Officer, Brian Anderson to attend the PSAB Zoning webinar on one of the following dates: 2/6, 4/24 or 5/20/2025. Steve will contact Brian for a date that suites him. Ken also mentioned there are three sessions dealing with the Police Department (dates are 2/27, 3/6 and 3/13), which he feels would be worth attending the first session in February before a new Mayor is selected,.
 
Motion to Approve:
Nothing.
 
Action Items:
None.
 
At 7:25pm, Barb made a Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel issues. Ken seconded. All in Favor.
 
Council moved back into the public session at 7:33pm.
Barb made a Motion to advertise on FaceBook and the Borough’s website for the open position of Mayor. Letters of Interest can be submitted prior to February 28th at 3:00pm in the Borough office. Mike seconded. All in Favor.
 
John made a Motion to adjourn at 7:37pm. Ken seconded. All in Favor.                                                 
 
Respectfully Submitted: 
Lisa Fritz, Secretary