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Memorial Day Services will be held on Sunday, May 24th, 1:00pm in the park by the Municipal building, located at 415 Dewart Street, Riverside. Rain or shine. There will be a tent with seating.
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RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm. Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner. Council members present: Peter Fleming, Barb Kriner, Ken Gardner and Rob Rickard. Rebekah Lenig came at 8:00pm. Also present was Mayor Todd Oberdorf and Secretary Lisa Fritz. Absent: Mike Steimling Sr. Citizens present: Drew Mumich Pledge of Allegiance Citizens to be Heard: None spoke Code Books Compliance and Purchase Conclusion No decision made. The council agreed to table the item and gather more information on legal requirements for printed hard copies, exact titles/editions needed (e.g., International Building Code, International Residential Code, fire, plumbing, NEC) and costs. Plan
2. Riverside Borough History Books Conclusion Rob made a Motion to purchase 10 books and sell them for $5.00 each. Approved to order 10 books at $4.50 each, charged to the park; pricing strategy remains conservative, with some members favoring keeping the sale price low despite a suggestion to raise it to $10. Ken seconded the Motion. All in Favor.
3. Memorial Day Service Approval Barb made a Motion for the Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 PM. Peter seconded. All in Favor. 4. Pavilion Concrete Work: Scope and Funding Conclusion Tabled pending clarification on scope (wire mesh, fiber content, column/stand adjustments, height/ADA compliance) and contractor input; preliminary cost discussed at $4,700 with $4,000 budgeted in reserve. Plan
Conclusion Barb made a Motion to proceed with additional window work to finish exterior consistency and replace a rediscovered window in the Code/EMA Office at the cost $2,364 with Window World to be paid out of the General Fund Account. Rob seconded. All in Favor. 6. Pest Control Renewal Ken made a Motion to renew the pest control for the Borough Building with Biannual treatment at the cost of $170.00 biannually. Peter seconded the motion. All in Favor. 7. Easement/Property Access Plan
Conclusion Rob made a Motion to purchase three toddler swings at the cost of $170.00 to replace worn chains/links and hardware, inspect all equipment, and disable any hazards immediately. Barb seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Plan
Conclusion Deferred. Council discussed a long-range plan to add a winding sidewalk and re-grass an area; an optional extension from the building corner can be added later. Parking lot work not yet discussed pending budget clarity. 10. Solar Report Revisions and Next Steps Conclusion Revised Solar Ordinance distributed; Steve asked Council to review changes before the May meeting with Solicitor, Attorney Michetti to discuss next steps. Suggestions:
At 8:50pm, Peter made a Motion to return to regular Session. Barb seconded. All in Favor. At 8:51pm, Barb made a Motion to adjourn. Peter seconded. All in Favor. Respectfully submitted; Lisa Fritz Secretary Attention Riverside Residents:
Vultures have been seen in the area. Please keep lids on trash cans, as per the Ordinance. Also, please do not put food outside for pets, as the food attracts the vultures. AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING May 4, 2026 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 4/20/2026 Meeting B. Review and Approval of monthly bills II. ZONING OFFICER REPORT
IV. SOUTHSIDE FIRE COMPANY REPORT V. POLICE REPORT VI. MAYOR’S REPORT VII. SOLICITOR MICHETTI REPORT
X. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Borough Handbook B. Purchase of Building Inspection Code Books C. Internet Security Upgrade D. Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement Webinar XI. ACTION ITEMS XII. FOLLOW-UP ON TOPICS:
ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. AGENDA BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING April 20, 2026 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 4/6/2026 Meeting II. NEW BUSINESS A.Code Books III. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE IV. MOTION TO APPROVE A.Purchase of more Riverside Borough History Books from Klein Artworks in Danville, for the 250th Celebration. B.Memorial Day Service, Sunday May 24, 2026 @ 1:00pm C.Concrete – Pavilion D.Window replacement in Code/EMA Office E. Pest Control Yearly Contract V. ACTION ITEMS VI. FOLLOW UP TOPICS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. RIVERSIDE RESIDENTS
Dumpsters will be placed at the Riverside Street Dept. Garage, located at 237 Avenue D from 7:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Riverside is not accepting paint, leaves, limbs, wood, grass, ashes, asbestos or batteries, and Contractor waste. Charge per Freon appliance is $15.00 and a charge of $5.00 per tire. No tractor tires accepted. Please limit your waste to only two truckloads per household. Proof of residency is required. RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm. Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner. Council members present: Peter Fleming, Barb Kriner, Ken Gardner, Mike Steimling Sr., Rob Rickard and Rebekah Lenig. Also present was Solicitor Attorney Joseph Michetti, Mayor Todd Oberdorf, Chief of Police Kerry Parkes and Secretary Lisa Fritz Citizens present: John Domanski and Tristan Scott Pledge of Allegiance Citizens to be Heard: Police Department & Civil Service
Ken Gardner “Thanked” Kerry Parkes and Brad Harvey for working eight (8) hours shifts to cover the Borough until the vacant Police Officer position is filled. Barb made a Motion to accept the Police report. Rob seconded. All in Favor. Ordinances and Enforcement
Borough Administration and Community
Next Arrangements☐Police Recruitment:
☐Administration & Community:
1.Police Recruitment Strategy: The decision on adjusting starting salary or offering credit for experience was deferred to an executive session. This needs to be resolved quickly to make the job advertisement competitive. The specific terms for lateral transfers, including union negotiations for a contract addendum, also remain undecided. 2.Solar Ordinance Enforcement: The responsibility for enforcing the new solar ordinance (e.g., Code Enforcement Officer) was mentioned as a key issue but was not formally assigned. 3.Truck Parking Ordinance Details: While the size restriction for the truck parking ordinance was set at “over 16 feet,” there was no final decision on time limits for parking (e.g., overnight, weekends). 4.Sewer Infiltration Enforcement: While a letter will be sent to residents about illegal water hookups, the specific consequences or next steps for non-compliant homeowners after the initial outreach were not defined. 5.Water Drainage Letter: The plan to send a letter about water drainage concluded without specifying the recipient, content, or desired outcome. 6.Feral Cat Program Liability: The concern about liability for neutering an unchipped pet was raised but not fully resolved with a clear policy or procedure. 7.Fund Transfer Delay: The delay in transferring multiple funds to PLGIT, dependent on an external individual, poses a financial risk due to lost interest income. Mike made a Motion to go into Executive Session at 9:12pm. Peter seconded the Motion. All in Favor At 10:00pm, Council moved back into Public Session.
Respectfully Submitted; Lisa Fritz Secretary AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING April 6, 2026 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 3/2/2026 Meeting B. Update on PLGIT C. Feral Cat Management D. Electronics recycling E. Update on West and East End Sewer Projects F. Status of West End storm water entering sewer system. G. New Council Member Bootcamp update 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. Sheriff’s Sale for delinquent sewer accounts. VIII. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Letter of Intent to start negotiating for the Police Contract. B. Playground Rehab X. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Dumpster Day, Saturday April 25th B. PSAB Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate C. Solar Ordinance D. Playground Fence & Parking Lot E. Tree Estimates F. Conditional Hire of a Police Officer G. Meeting Audio Recordings XI. ACTION ITEMS A.Review and Approval of all bills XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. RIVERSIDE RESIDENTS INFORMATION LETTER
On behalf of the Riverside Borough Council I would like to welcome new residents, renters, as well as those that have lived here for a number of years. This letter is designed for informational purposes to keep everyone in our town educated in the services the Borough provides and the many opportunities we have to offer to make your residency enjoyable. The services we provide are Borough Council governance, Police Department, Fire Department, Street & Sewer Department, Emergency Management Agency, Zoning Offices, Planning Commission, Tax Collector, Boro Life Committee and Borough Office Secretary who can answer most questions presented or forward to the appropriate office. The following is a breakdown with personnel that serve the Borough both paid and volunteer. Borough Council Secretary: Lisa Fritz 570-275-1751 Borough Council Members: Steve Wagner, Peter Fleming, Ken Gardner, Mike Steimling, Barb Kriner, Robert Rickard, Rebekah Lenig. Police Department: Kerry Parkes, Brad Harvey, Andrew Rupp Fire Department: John Stassel (Chief), Clifford Kriner (Deputy Chief), Jason Alexander (1st Assistant Chief) Street & Sewer Department: Dan Gable, Eric Mayan, Chris Henrie Emergency Management: Jordan Klimas Zoning Officer: Brain Anderson Zoning Hearing Board: Craig Hort, Walt Reichen, Carolyn Bausch Planning Commission: Arthur Chap, Carl Romanskie, Jay Jones, John Hockenbrough Tax Collector: Ruth Peck Boro Life Committee: April Bostian-Shuman, Brian Whitenight Mayor: Todd Oberdorf Police Department: Riverside Borough Police Department is currently staffed by 3 full-time officers. The Officers work 10 hour shifts and strive to cover as much of a week as they can. Officers can be reached via phone 911 for emergencies, or non-emergency at 570-275-4305 or via email at [email protected] or Facebook Messenger. Fastest response is via phone call; callers have the option to leave a message or follow directions for non-emergency dispatch, Messenger and email are not constantly monitored. The Police Department enforces state laws and the Quality-of-LifeTicketing program for certain Borough Codes. Borough Codes listed are included in the QOL program: 94;115;170;238;246;268. The Police Department also handles a handful of other codes; all of which can be found at https://ecode360.com/R12751. The Police Department invites residents to call with any concerns or possible issues. If you even think for a half second about calling, please do. We would rather respond to your house for nothing, than to respond because there is a problem. Direct link via Borough webpage is www.riversideborough.org/police-department.html Fire Department:The Southside Fire Company was organized in 1923 and is comprised of all volunteers. They are located at 270 Avenue D in Riverside. The volunteers depend on donations to keep the company functional. There is a social club within the building to keep the support for the fire company as well. On a yearly basis they hold a Firemen’s Carnival with a Pet & Toy Parade. They also hold an annual Easter Egg Hunt for the area children. The carnival grounds are very large to accommodate picnics and reunions and are available for rental. They also hold various fundraisers to benefit charities. Mutual aid is provided to area communities in times of need and it is important to support these volunteers. Street & Sewer Department: The Street & Sewer Department is comprised of 3 full time employees . The winter hours are 7am-3:30 pm. Summer hours are 6am-2:30 pm. To contact the department with any street or sewer issues call 570-275-5338. Please leave a detailed message as to the issue. Calls are answered in a timely manner. The sewer department has requested that residents do not flush disposable wipes. This creates numerous blockages in the sewer lines. Leave collection is also provided from October until the day before Thanksgiving. It is advised to rake leaves near the road on the berm, not on the road or ditches.. They also collect leaves after that time is expired if leaves are bagged. You must call the office to advise your location. No sticks should be placed with the leaves. The department also assists with the annual Dumpster Day which is scheduled by Borough Council. It usually falls in the May time frame. If any issues exist with street lights, such as being out, or traffic lights ,please call the Street Department office and leave a message. Lastly, please call 811 before digging for any type of construction projects, no matter how small. Street Department employees can assist with questions. Emergency Management: The EMA Office is located in Borough Hall. Mr. Jordan Klimas is the new EMA Director. He has numerous trainings to fulfill this position. The agency handles emergency situations in coordination with other agencies including natural disasters, emergency declarations, flood mitigation, flood mapping issues and is tasked to work with Northumberland County EMA and work closely with Montour County EMA . Other agencies include PEMA and FEMA which is State and Federal Agencies. The Borough has 3 emergency warning sirens within the Borough which are activated for tornado or flood warnings as well as evacuation for residents in the event of transportation incidents. Zoning Office: Mr. Brian Anderson is the Borough Zoning Officer. He can be reached at 570-205-0496. Building Permit issuance, sewer inspection and other related questions go through this office. If there are any questions regarding new construction, or existing construction, or maintenance projects, they can be answered with him. Per a Riverside Borough Ordinance, all intersections must be clear of trees and shrubs which can impede driver safety, at a distance of 75’ from each intersection. All trees and shrubs must be no higher than 3 feet in height. Zoning Hearing Board: The board consists of three members who are called upon if a variance is requested by the building permit applicant and Zoning Officer’s permit denial. Once a hearing is scheduled both the applicant and Zoning Officer shall be in attendance. The boards’s decision is then rendered. Planning Commission: The board also consists of three members. This mostly involves subdivisions within Borough limits. Northumberland County Planning Commission is also involved with mapping, boundaries, etc. Tax Collector: Ruth Peck is our local tax collector for Northumberland County/ Riverside Borough taxes as well as Danville School District taxes. She has established set hours and information can be obtained from the Borough web site or Facebook. Boro Life Committee: This committee is an all volunteer committee comprising 3 members along with the Mayor. They raise money to sponsor various events throughout the year. They include various fund raisers usually held on fire company premises. Some of the events that are planned are the annual Easter Egg Hunt held at Southside Fire Company, Community Yard Sales which occur in July, Trunk or Treat Events at Borough Hall on Halloween night and Parade of Lights held in December. These events are to bring the community together and provide enjoyment to our area children. They can also be found on Facebook with upcoming events. Borough Secretary: Lisa Fritz is the Borough Secretary who operates from Borough Hall located at 415 Dewart Street. She can be contacted at 570-275-1751. Her job is to keep all agencies and Council members notified of any issues to the above named agencies. She processes Sewer Rent payments, LST payments for the occupational privilege tax for our Borough and has all contacts at her disposal to remedy any issues that arise with our residents. Miscellaneous: The Borough has much to offer to our citizens which includes 3 churches for worship, Boy Scout Pack 33 for both male and female young citizens, Fire Company activities which are always looking for volunteers, Borough activities that are listed on our web site and Facebook. We are also associated with the DBA (Danville Business Alliance), Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau, and Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau. Various flyers are available for recreational enjoyment at the Borough Office. Voting takes place now at St. Peter’s Church on Sunbury Road. This is much more suited with room for the constituents providing comfort from the elements. Many voting volunteers are involved with this process. Many friendly faces in the Borough wish to assist with your needs. Hopefully this gives everyone a greater scope as to what this friendly Borough has to offer. Please take advantage and become involved if you have the time. Respectfullly Todd Oberdorf , Riverside Borough Mayor |
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