BUDGET WORKSHOP
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE
November 10, 2025
 
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
             
I.         BUDGET
         
III.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED BUDGET MEETING IS Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.
 

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
November 3, 2025
 
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
 
I.        OLD BUSINESS
              A. Minutes of 10/6/2025 Meeting
            B. Updates on Medical and Liability Insurance quotes
 
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.Personnel Reviews
         
X.        MOTION TO APPROVE
            A. Residents use of Borough’s electrical outlet for tennis courts
          B. Danville Municipal Authority Sewer Pump Station Service Contracts
          C. Romansik Sewer
          D. Appointment of Emergency Management Director
 
XI.     ACTION ITEMS
           A. Health Insurance reimbursement/Pay back
           B. Delinquent Sewer Bills
XII.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED (BUDGET) MEETING IS Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.

BUDGET WORKSHOP
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
October 27, 2025
 
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
             
I.         BUDGET
III.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
 
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 2025
 
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
          
I.         BUDGET 
III.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.

RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, September 15, 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.
Also present was Mayor Todd Oberdorf, Kerry Parkes Chief of Police and Secretary Lisa Fritz.
 
Absent:
Delavan Whitenight
 
Citizens present:
Rob Rickard and JW Snyder
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard:  
 
Old business:
Peter made a Motion to accept the meeting Minutes of 8/4/2025. Ken seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Street Department Report:
Steve mentioned that there is currently no place to dump leaves this year, as the previous land owner does not want any leaves dumped on their property anymore. Danville Borough will permit Riverside to dump up to 20 loads, normal loads are around 60. Steve contacted Merck to see if leaves could be dumped on the back seven (7) acres of the former school property they purchased.
 
Southside Fire Company Report:
Barb stated that Mr & Mrs Timothy Karr and Villager Realty donated $250,000.00 to the Fire company. They were able to pay off the fire engine truck in the amount of $140,000.00. The remaining balance was placed in an account for a new tanker truck purchase. Barb ‘Thanked’ the Karrs’ and Villager employees for the generous donation. J
Ken made a Motion to accept the report, with Mike seconding. All in Favor.
 
Police Report:
Kerry stated that National Night Out was a huge success, they gave away several bikes that night. Kerry stated he had to purchase three (3) tablets for the mandatory Windows 11 upgrade. Kerry presented Council with a resignation letter from Police Officer, Eamon Shoff, effective Friday, September 19, 2025; as Eamon has taken another position. Steve said Eamon was a well-liked Police Officer. Kerry stated he would like to replace the position with a full-time Officer, having two shifts on weekends. Mike asked Kerry if a part-time officer would work. Kerry stated he would like to our officer on for two shifts on the weekends. Barb said a part-timer would most likely have a full time job somewhere else and would not be available if needed. Barb feels the Borough needs to replace the position with a full-time officer, and feels it is very beneficial to the Borough. Kerry stated he would like Council to make a conditional offer of employment at December’s Council meeting. Resident, Rob Rickard questioned if any of the current officers need training that Eamon had. Kerry stated Eamon was a ‘Car Seat Inspector’. Council decided to further discuss the police officer position at a future meeting. Barb made a Motion to accept Eamon Shoff’s resignation. Mike seconded. All in Favor.
Ken asked resident Rob Rickard what his perspective on the whole sewer project is; Rob said rocks were not cleared up and some rocks are surfacing up through the ground. Rob also said a lot of the paving was just base material, not black top, they just tarred around some areas. Rob said overall, people were pleased with how quickly the sewer project went.
Ken asked Council members if the basement issue was fixed at Mr. Haas’s property. Steve stated it was taken cre of.
John mentioned there is a speeding issue in the Borough. He said vehicles are driving very fast. Mike also said traffic is going very fast. Peter said vehicles are using alleyways to try to get around morning commute traffic. John stated, we need a plan for traffic control. John made a Motion to accept the Police report. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
Mayor’s Report:
Todd mentioned how well the Gearhart Park dedication went, approximately 80+ people were in attendance. Todd said mulch was put in place and the letters on the marker were repainted by Karla Bloskey. Todd met the BoroLife committee regarding the PA250 celebration, they will probably hold a celebration on Flag Day in June 2026. Todd stated that three people got together and mowed the Kase cemetery. They were: Bruce Earlston from Danville, Scott Wintersteen from Rush Township and Brian Brosious from Riverside. They bagged up the grass and took it home because there was no-where to dump it. Steve stated, the Borough needs help with grass dumping. John suggested to check with Merck. Barb said maybe a small amount could be put behind the Fire Company towards the wooded area.
Barb made a Motion to accept the report. John seconded. All in Favor.
 
Motion to Approve:
Ken made a Motion to accept the proposal from Hilly Ridge for a generator at the municipal building and the electrical hook-up for the generator from Martin, with getting another estimate for the gas line installation. Mike seconded the Motion. All in Favor. John made a Motion to get gas line run to the generator with an estimate not to exceed $2,200.00. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
Barb made a Motion to accept the 2026 Financial and Minimum Municipal Obligation Report. Peter seconded. All in Favor.
Barb made a Motion to set ‘Trick-or-Treat’ night on Friday, October 31st from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Mike seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Barb also mentioned the BoroLife committee will be doing “Halloween in the Park” on 10/31.
 
In other Business; Steve said a water conditioner was installed in the Municipal building on Friday, September 12th. Steve is looking into a Reverse Osmosis water filtration system.
John suggested the Borough should have a Liaison with Merck due to the fact they will be shutting the plant down. Mike suggested to have the Borough’s Solicitor send a letter to Merck.
Steve told Council Members that there was a statement in the Press Enterprise’s 30 Second Column signed by Terry Gearhart, complaining about Steve Wagner and Council. Terry said he did not call or send an email to the 30 Second column and he has contacted the State Police for investigation on who signed his name.
Barb commented on vacating Streets/ Alleyways by asking if it would affect the Liquid Fuels allotment the Borough receives.
Municipal Grant Seminar on October 1st at the Montour County Administration building in Danville will be attended by Secretary Lisa Fritz, Council Members Ken Gardner, Barb Kriner and Peter Fleming.
 
At 8:10pm, Mike made a Motion to go into Executive Session for personal issues. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
Council went back into Public Session at 8:57pm.
 
Mike made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:58pm.  Peter seconded. All in Favor.
 
Respectfully Submitted;
  Lisa Fritz, Secretary
 
 

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
October 6, 2025
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
CALL TO ORDER
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: 
 
I.        OLD BUSINESS
              A. Minutes of 9/15/2025 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. 0.590 Land Bids
VIII.   BORO LIFE COMMITTEE
IX.       NEW BUSINESS        
X.        MOTION TO APPROVE
            A. Danville Municipal Authority Sewer Pump Station Service Contracts
          B. 2026 Council Meeting Dates
          C. 2026 Resolution Eliminating Police Offer’s Contributions
XI.     ACTION ITEMS
          A. Delinquent Sewer bills
XII.     EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED (BUDGET) MEETING IS Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.

RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm.  Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner.
 
Council members present: 
Peter Fleming, Barb Kriner, Delavan Whitenight, Ken Gardner and Mike Steimling Sr.
Also present was Attorney Michetti, Mayor Todd Oberdorf, Kerry Parkes Chief of Police, Dan Gable of the Street Department, Zoning Officer Brian Anderson and Secretary Lisa Fritz.
 
Absent:
John Domanski
 
Citizens present:
Drew Mumich and Rob Rickard
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard:  
Dave Decoteau addressed Council with concerns regarding a property he owns. He stated he does not do anything with the building because he gets fined. Zoning/Code Officer, Brian Anderson stated you do not get permits. Barb Kriner said she thought the Borough was still waiting for updated plans from Mr. Decoteau. Dave Decoteau would like to build a small ranch home on the property. He stated he does not use the property, Steve Wagner asked why he just doesn’t tear it down. Dave Decoteau stated he could not tear it down. Brian Anderson stated it is a blighted property and there are holes in the roof, the holes must be fixed. Brian stated demolition permits are good for one year from issuance date. There is not a permit for roof repair. Ken Gardner asked if the holes in the roof are covered with plywood, does that remove the category of ‘blighted’? Brian said, Yes it would remove the property from the blighted category. Ken complimented Dave Decoteau on what he did with the old garage.
 
Old business:
Delavan made a Motion to accept the meeting Minutes of 7/7/2025. Mike seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
Update on Auction for the school front 7 acres-Peter made a Motion to set the auction for Saturday, September 27th at noon. Mike seconded. All in Favor.
Steve ‘Thanked’ everyone who helped with WNEP TV’s, Go Joe 28 event in the park. There was a nice turnout of people.
 
Zoning Officer Report:
Brian Anderson issued the following permits~
Sewer - 2
Zoning - 3
Barb made a Motion to accept the Zoning report, removing the last sentence in his report that stated Mr. Decoteau fixed the holes on the roof of his property as requested; as this has not been done yet. Mike seconded. All in Favor.
 
Street Department Report:
Dan reported that paving is complete.
Peter made a Motion to accept the Street Department report. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
Southside Fire Company Report:
Reports for the months of May and June were submitted. Delavan made a Motion to accept the reports, with Mike seconding. All in Favor.
 
Police Report:
Kerry reported the NIBRS switch is still in progress. Nation Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th at the Southside Fire Company Carnival grounds. Duolingo App is being used by all Officers.
Delavan made a Motion to accept the Police Report, with Barb seconding. All in Favor.
 
Mayor’s Report:
Todd Oberdorf read over his report. Todd stated Bruce Earlston has been mowing the Cemetery. Todd is working on finding the owner of the cemetery.
Barb made a Motion to accept the report. Mike seconded. All in Favor.
 
Solicitor Michetti Report:
Ken Gardner made a Motion to accept bids for the .590 acres of land on the former school property at the October 6th Council meeting. Peter seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
 
Borough Life:
Barb reported the committee is working on the 250th Anniversary celebration on June 14, 2026 at the Airport in Riverside. Peter made a Motion to accept the Borough Life report. Delavan seconded. All in Favor.
 
New Business:
Mayor Todd Oberdorf, suggested updating some ordinances; particularly adding an ordinance prohibiting large vehicles parking near the Borough Park/Playground.
 
Motion to Approve:
Generator for Municipal building – one estimate was received for $12,000.00. More estimates will be sought.
Barb made a Motion to approve a water conditioner for the Municipal building. Peter seconded. All in Favor.
Peter made a Motion to appoint Barb Kriner to the position on the Earned Income Tax Committee, replacing April Shuman who resigned. Delavan seconded. All in Favor.
 
Action Items:
Smoke Testing for the West End will be discussed at the next meeting.
A letter will be sent to Mr. Hoffa regarding the fact he cannot take ownership of the alleyway behind his property. 
 
At 8:23pm, Mike made a Motion to go into Executive Session for personal matters. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
 
Council went back into Public Session at 8:55pm.
 
Mike made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:56pm.  Delavan seconded. All in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted; 
Lisa Fritz, Secretary