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BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 2026 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 1/5/2026 Meeting B. Minutes of 12/22/2025 Special Insurance Meeting C. Secretary Benefits D. 2025 Budget Review E. Non-Uniform Employee Handbook Revision II. NEW BUSINESS A. Borough Calendar, 3-year and 5-year plans III. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Money to match leftover Grant money B. Recycling Container C. Door closure device for office entrance door D. Storage cabinet for the bathroom IV. ACTION ITEMS A. Delinquent Sewer bills V. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M.
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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 Danville Borough is writing to bring to your attention an increasing issue involving non-residents utilizing Danville Borough’s recycling services, which are funded solely by Danville Borough residents through local taxes and fees. We have experienced a noticeable rise in individuals from outside the Borough depositing recycling at our facilities. The most common reasons provided when these individuals are questioned are that they either “live in Danville” or that their municipality does not offer recycling services. Unfortunately, neither circumstance authorizes use of Danville Borough’s recycling program.
Due to the growing volume of misuse, Danville Borough will be increasing monitoring and enforcement at its recycling facilities. Non-residents who utilize these services without authorization will be cited for theft of services, as permitted by law. We respectfully ask that you educate your residents regarding this matter and advise them that Danville Borough recycling facilities are not available for use by non-residents. Danville Borough remains open to discussing potential intergovernmental agreements with neighboring municipalities that may wish to explore options for providing recycling services to their residents through a formal arrangement. If your municipality is interested in having this discussion, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in helping us protect services funded by Danville Borough residents. AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING January 5, 2026 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 12/15/2025 Meeting B. Swearing in of Mayor and new Council Members C. Re-Organization of President, Vice President and Pro-Tem D. Unfinished business from 2025.
III. STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT IV. SOUTHSIDE FIRE COMPANY REPORT V. POLICE REPORT VI. MAYOR’S REPORT VII. SOLICITOR MICHETTI REPORT A. PLGIT Resolution B. Hold Harmless Agreement C. Ordinance for Solar Panels and Wind Turbines VIII. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Fire Tax X. MOTION TO APPROVE A. 2026-2027 General Consulting Services Contract with Larson Design Group B. Re-Appointment of Zoning and SEO Officers XI. ACTION ITEMS XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. Riverside Borough Council will hold meetings at the Riverside Borough Municipal Building located at 415 Dewart Street, Riverside PA Commencing at 7:00 o’clock pm on the following dates: January 5 (Re-Organiztion Meeting) January 19 February 2 February 16 March 2 March 16 April 6 April 20 May 4 June 1 July 6 August 3 September 8 (Tuesday) September 21 October 5 October 19 November 2 November 16 December 7 December 21 Meetings are open to the Public. Meetings are subject to cancellation depending on Agenda topics. SPECIAL COUNCIL INSURANCE MEETING
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE December 22, 2025 at 9:00AM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. Asset Insurance III. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT HAPPY HOLIDAYS RIVERSIDE RESIDENTS
On January 5, 2025, we will welcome two new Council Members, Robert Rickard and Rebekah Lenig. We also advertised and selected an EMS Director, Jordan Klimas. A couple of major projects completed in the last two years I would like to mention; first, we replaced six light poles on the bridge on the Riverside portion of the bridge. We rewired and purchased a generator at our main pump station. This renovation ensures constant flow of sewage and saves us money from having Danville to bring their portable generator over to Riverside. The West End Sewer is complete minus the landscaping which will continue in the Spring. That project was estimated at two million. We got a Grant for one million and a loan to match. It was determined at the beginning, we only needed $706,500.00 for the loan and thus the same amount for Grant use. We applied for another Grant which was a “Non Matching” Grant. Staying under Budget along with a “Non Matching” Grant, our loan is now $390,390.62. We have money available from our original Grant to be used before June 2026. We need to match that amount and use it towards the East End Sewer Project. Approximately $624,000.00 would give us a start, but by no means a solution to the East End sewer issues. The East End is estimated at approximately three million dollars. We plan to reassess after spending the $624,000.00. Another investment was a new generator at the Borough Building, which now provides uninterrupted electrical service. We also sold our school property which was done in two separate auctions. The back seven acres gave us approximately $318,000.00 clear and the front seven acres gave us approximately $765,000.00 clear. Between the savings on the West End sewer project and the sale of the school, we have saved approximately one million dollars in expenses. Again, we have a $390,000.00 loan and an East End Sewer Project to complete. Lastly, our beloved Borough Building is in need of repairs. We had to install a new sewer line, well pump and water conditioner. We still have several necessary projects like rotting window frames, bricks loose and water in the basement. Your Council will continue to chip away at these issues and hopefully put us in a better financial situation within the next few years. One last item to be addressed regarding our Sewer System is the SANITARY WIPES. Please, Please DO NOT DISPOSE OF THESE VIA YOUR SEWER! We’ve had many blockages, the most recent was at the Intersection of the Sunco Gas Station. This caused one lane to be closed until our Street Department could unclog the drain. Thank You All for your Patience and Support, and Merry Christmas! RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner. Council members present: Peter Fleming, John Domanski, Barb Kriner, Jr, Ken Gardner and Mike Steimling Sr. Also present was Mayor Todd Oberdorf, Kerry Parkes Chief of Police, Dan Gable-Street Department and Secretary Lisa Fritz. Absent: Delavan Whitenight, Jr and Zoning Officer Brian Anderson. Citizens present: Brenna Gable, Frank Maciejewski, Rob Rickard, Drew Mumich, Mary Heath & Laurie Fitzpatrick Pledge of Allegiance Citizens to be Heard: Resident, Mary Heath asked Council if they have any information on the Solar panels being installed at the airport. Steve Wagner stated the Borough has not been contacted regarding the solar panel installation. Peter Fleming said he was very disappointed that the Borough has not been contacted. Attorney Antonio Michetti stated they will need to go through the Planning and Zoning process. Steve told Mary Heath that the Borough will look into getting some information on the solar panels. Barb stated the airport is supposed to be doing something with the drainage. John stated PennDot is doing the drainage work at the airport. Old business: John made a Motion to accept the meeting Minutes of 11/3/2025. Peter seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Barb made a Motion to accept the 11/17/2025 Budget meeting minutes. Mike seconded. All in Favor. John made a Motion to give the Southside Fire co the 4-wheeler. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Resident Mary Heath questioned if there would be any liability on the Borough if something happens while the fire company is using the 4-wheeler. Attorney Antonio Michetti stated the fire company is responsible for any issues with the 4-wheeler, no liability on the Borough. Zoning Officer Report: Council read over the Zoning report. Barb made a Motion to accept the Zoning report. John seconded. All in Favor. Street Department Report: Dan stated leave season has ended. Any leaves to be collected now must be bagged and put at curbside for collection. They collected a total of 44 loads of leaves this season. Dan stated they were called out for a sewer blockage on Avenue G. Dan stated people are flushing wipes. He said even though they say you can flush them, they still clog the main under the roadway. Peter made a Motion to accept the Street Department report. John seconded. All in Favor. Southside Fire Company Report: None submitted. Police Report: Kerry read over his report. Kerry reported there were two Western Express trucks within 20 minutes of each that caused damage to signs on Gearhart and Factory Streets. A claim was submitted to the Borough’s insurance carrier. There has been approximately 20 trucks that have caused sign or property damage to date this year. Ken asked Kerry when the next vehicle would be purchased. Kerry stated in two years, they will start the process next year for a vehicle. Peter asked if an extended warranty is offered on vehicles. Kerry said probably if requested. Mike asked Kerry if he could break down the mileage for each vehicle on his reports. Kerry agreed to do so. Peter made a Motion to accept the Police Report. Mike seconded. All in Favor. Mayor’s Report: Todd met with the BoroLife committee regarding the 250 celebration to be held on June 13, 2026, at the Danville Airport. The Columbia/Montour Committee will offer free advertising for the event. Barb made a Motion to accept the report. John seconded. All in Favor. Solicitor Michetti Report: Ken asked Attorney Antonio Michetti the status of an ordinance on large trucks. He will check into it. Ken also mentioned delinquent sewer accounts, stating there are some that owe thousands of dollars. Attorney Michetti stated there are liens on these properties and they would be paid in the order by date, that the lien was filed. Barb mentioned that reminder letters where discussed at the previous Council meeting. A letter can be drafted and Attorney Michetti would review it. Borough Life: Barb read over events held by the BoroLife committee to date for this year. She said the committee purchased four games for the Halloween in the Park this year and have stored them for years to come. Pastor Keith Evans and his wife, Jeni set up a table at the Halloween event in the Park and plan to be involved each year. The Parade of Lights will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The BoroLife committee is hoping to raise $40,000.00 during 2026. John Domanski would like to have a ceremony to take out the corner stone at the former school building to retrieve the time capsule. The stone would then be replaced back into its original position, per the new owners request. Peter made a Motion to accept the BoroLife report, with Mike seconding. All in Favor. New Business: None. Motion to Approve: 2026 Budget – Ken made a Motion approve the budget with the transfer of funds as stated. Peter seconded. Barb opposed due to the none hiring of a fourth Police Officer. Steve, John, Ken and Mike agreed with Ken’s Motion. The Motion carried. Ken stated the budget can be amended in January if need be. Barb stated health care might not go up the 15% to 20% projected, but might only go up 10%, which would adjust the deficit in the General account. Mike said we have the ability to make cuts, so we do not have to use the reserve funds. Mike said he would like to get to a point where we can hire more staff. Ken commented on donations – stating we should have the Solicitor look over the donations for approval. Ken mentioned the Human Society, a donation can be made as long as we have a contract with the business we are donating to. John made a Motion to appoint Jordan Klimas as the Emergency Management Director for Riverside Borough. Barb seconded the Motion. Allin Favor. Action Items: Delinquent Sewer Letters will be sent out in 2026. At 8:00pm, Steve made a Motion to go into Executive Session for personal matters. Mike seconded. All in Favor. Barb made a Motion to go back into Public Session at 8:30pm. Mike seconded. All in Favor. Mike made a Motion to approve the 4% raise for the Street Department employees, retroactive to January 1, 2025. John seconded. All in Favor. John made a Motion to give Secretary, Lisa a 4% raise for 2026. Barb seconded. All in Favor. Barb made a Motion to start the hiring process for a part-time Police Officer. Barb’s Motion died due to lack of a seconded. John made a Motion to cancel the December 15th meeting. Barb seconded. Opposed were Peter, Ken and Mike. The 12/15 meeting will be held. Brenna Gable in the audience asked if the Street Department Union contract was voted on. Attorney Antonio Michetti stated, no action on the Street Department Union contract was taken. It will be discussed at the December 15th meeting. Mike made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Peter seconded. All in Favor. Respectfully Submitted; Lisa Fritz, Secretary AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING December 15, 2025 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 12/1/2025 Meeting II. NEW BUSINESS III. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Street Department Union Contract (Ty Sees - Question and Answer) B. Annual Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement IV. ACTION ITEMS A.Medical Reimbursements B.Resolution to join PLGIT C.Employee Rolling Monthly Calendar D.Solicitor’s Compensation V. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. |
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