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BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 2024 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 10/21/2024 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 VIII. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion on Auctioneer for sale of former school property B. Local Share Account Statewide Program-Guardrail Grant C. $250,000.00 Grant received for the West End Sanitary Replacement Project X. MOTION TO APPROVE A. 2025 Tentative Budget B. Council Meeting Dates C. Act 600 Police Pension Plan XI. ACTION ITEMS A. MARC Member Appointment XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.
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· Effective at Noon Saturday November 2nd a Countywide Burn Ban will be in-effect until Noon December 2nd. Please Do Not Burn!!!! We have been experiencing a large number of brush fires in the area in the past few weeks. If you see someone burning during this time report it to local authorities. RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:00pm. Meeting was called to order by Vice President, Peter Fleming. Council members present: John Domanski, Barb Kriner, Delavan Whitenight Jr, and Ken Gardner. Also present was Solicitor Joseph Michetti Jr. Police Chief Kerry Parkes, Street Superintendent Dan Gable, Zoning Officer Brian Anderson and Secretary Lisa Fritz Absent: Steve Wagner, Mayor John LaMotte and Mike Steimling Sr Citizens present: Todd Oberdorf, Jim Snyder and Drew Mumich Pledge of Allegiance Citizens to be Heard: Old business: John Domanski made a Motion to approve the 9/16/2024 Meeting Minutes. Ken Gardner seconded. All in Favor. John spoke with Justin Skavery (Northumberland County Grant Writer) regarding the status on a Grant for guide rails on Pine Swamp Hollow Road. Justin will follow-up. Zoning Officer Report: Brian Anderson presented his report. John asked Brian Anderson if the Crone (Venue) property was all in the Borough of Riverside and said the driveway needs to be addressed. According to G.I.S. online, all of the property is in the Borough of Riverside. Brian revised the Sewer Inspection Fee Schedule. John would like Brian to clarify why a failed inspection is a higher fee than an inspection that passes. Barb made a Motion to accept the Zoning Report, Delavan seconded. All in Favor. Street Department Report: Dan Gable presented his report. Dan stated there are nine (9) properties that have a lift station. Solicitor, Attorney Michetti is in contact with the Engineering firm and will draw up the Easements for those property owners. Dan said interviews were conducted for the part-time, as needed Street Department position. John made a Motion to hire Todd Leiby for the position, with Barb seconding. All in Favor. Barb asked Dan if the Street Department employees had confined space training. Dan said they did not have the training. Barb made a Motion for Dan to look into confined space training for all Street Department employees. Delavan seconded. All in Favor. Attorney Michetti recommended the Street get certification for flow meter, screen cleaning and other maintenance for the pump stations. Barb made a Motion to accept the Street Department report. Delavan seconded. All in Favor. Southside Fire Company Report: Report for the month of August was submitted. John made a Motion to accept the Southside report. Ken seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Police Report: Kerry presented his report. Kerry said a Grant project was awarded for NIBRS (National Incident Based Reporting System), allowing a new computer system for the Police Department. Barb made a Motion to accept the Police Report. Delavan seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Mayor’s Report: Report not submitted. Solicitor Michetti Report: Attorney Michetti mentioned the changes in language suggested for the Sewer Ordinance. Attorney Michetti said he worked with the Engineer for the proper language. He stated Council approved the Ordinance at a previous meeting. Ken asked if the definition of ‘Service Line’ would include the lift pumps. Attorney Michetti said it did include the lift pumps. The Borough will have to notify property owners via a letter that they are responsible to replace the pump when necessary. Ken made a Motion to accept the Solicitor’s language in the Sewer Ordinance, as advertised and to notify property owners they will be responsible to get new pumps after the first one. Barb seconded. John Domanski opposed. Attorney Michetti stated the ‘Waite’ matter has been settled. Barb made a Motion to accept the Solicitor’s report. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Borough Life: Barb said Trick-or-Treat Night will be on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6:00 o’clock pm until 9:00 o’clock pm in the Park by the Borough Office on Dewart Street. New Business: None Motion to Approve: Barb made a Motion to purchase a new tennis court net and accept a $100.00 donation from a person whom uses the court. John seconded. All in Favor. John mentioned that Serv Pro cleaning company recommended sealing the walls in the basement of the Office building to stop the water from leaking in. Barb made a Motion for Dan to get estimates from three (3) companies to waterproof the basement walls. John seconded. All in Favor. Barb made a Motion for Secretary Lisa to purchase a new swag for on the railing to the office entrance and a new Kiosk board with lettering. Delavan seconded. All in Favor. Auctioneers – Lisa will contact three (3) Auctioneers for proposal to sell the seven (7) acres of land behind the former school property. Action Items: None. Executive Session: Session not held. At 8:46pm, John made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Respectfully Submitted: Lisa Fritz Secretary AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 2024 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 10/07/2024 meeting. B. Sewer Inspection Fee Schedule Update II. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE III. NEW BUSINESS IV. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Sewer Project Bids B. Auctioneer for sale of Seven Acres land behind former School Building C. Tax Collector Certification and Duplicate Fees V. ACTION ITEMS VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 7:00 Trick-or-Treat Night in Riverside Borough will be on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Please turn your porch lights on if you would like Ghoulish visitors. The BoroLife committee will be hosting 'Halloween in the Park', at the municipal building located at 415 Dewart Street. Stop by for some treats! RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00pm. Meeting was called to order by Vice President, Peter Fleming. Council members present: Peter Fleming, John Domanski, Ken Gardner and Mike Steimling, Sr. Also present was Secretary Lisa Fritz. Absent: Mayor John LaMotte, Barb Kriner and Delavan Whitenight, Jr Citizens present: Todd Oberdorf Pledge of Allegiance Citizens to be Heard: Todd Oberdorf was present to observe. Old business: John Domanski made a Motion to approve the 9/3/2024 Meeting Minutes. Ken Gardner seconded. All in Favor. Update on the pump station – forms are up and footers were poured. The exterior walls will be poured next. Ken mentioned the Employee Review Form, he would like to add verbiage stating the Street Department reads and understands all Borough Ordinances. John Domanski reminded Council Members that the Street Department Union contract will be coming in October, and there could be some changes. Borough Life: Nothing to report. New Business: Interviews for the Street Department position will be held on Friday, September 27th. Ken Gardner stated that one individual requested $25.00 per hour on his resume’; the advertisement for the position stated the pay would be $20.00 per hour. Ken feels he should not be interviewed. John said he would like to interview all applicants. Motion to Approve: Auctioneer for the sale of the former school property – Ken made a Motion to have Attorney Michetti get proposals from the three (3) Auctioneers that Attorney Michetti mentioned at the September 3rd meeting, plus some additional Auctioneers. John seconded. All in Favor. Council will then review the proposals at a future meeting. John Domanski made a Motion to change the verbiage in the Sewer Notice, Ken seconded. All in Favor. Action Items: Ken Gardner asked the status of the Statewide Tax Recovery contract. Statewide Tax recovery did not respond to an email sent to them. Solicitor Attorney Michetti will send a certified letter to Statewide Tax Recovery. Executive Session: John made a Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Ken made a Motion to go back into regular session at 8:21pm, John seconded. All in Favor. John made a Motion to adjourn at 8:22pm. Mike seconded. All in Favor. Respectfully Submitted: Lisa Fritz, Secretary AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING October 7, 2024 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 09/16/2024 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 VIII. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE IX. NEW BUSINESS X. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Tennis Court Net B. Part-Time, as needed Street Department Employee. C. Auctioneer for the Former School XI. ACTION ITEMS XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, October 21, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. Riverside Borough Street Department will be doing leaf collection
October 14 – November 27 The Street Department may start collecting prior to 10/14 if they see the need to. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the street in wind rows and keep out of the storm drains. Please do not place leaves around mailboxes and shrubbery, as they will not be collected. Limbs, plants, grass clippings will not be accepted. Streets will be canvassed daily. Please do not burn leaves. RIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 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 Solicitor Joseph Michetti Jr. Police Chief Kerry Parkes, Street Superintendent Dan Gable and Zoning Officer Brian Anderson. Absent: Secretary Lisa Fritz, Mayor John LaMotte and Delavan Whitenight, Jr Citizens present: Todd Oberdorf, Sherry Oberdorf and Rob Rickard. Pledge of Allegiance Citizens to be Heard: Old business: Ken Gardner questioned the comment about the Borough replacing sewer pumps in the 8/5 Meeting Minutes. The Borough has been repairing or replacing pumps. Ken read over the Ordinance, but could not find where it states the Borough is responsible for replacing or repairing the pumps. Ken would like to further discuss it at a future meeting. Ken asked the status of the Per Capita Collection. Steve met with Ruth Peck, Tax Collector. Northumberland County signed with Keystone versus Statewide Tax Recovery as the collection agency for delinquent Per Capita Tax payments. Riverside Borough is in a contract with Statewide Tax Recovery. Both Ruth Peck and Secretary Lisa Fritz have made several attempts to speak with someone at Statewide Tax Recovery regarding relinquishing the contract with them, receiving no return calls or responses to emails sent to them. Solicitor, Attorney Michetti stated to send them an email requesting they respond by September 13th. If no response from Statewide Tax Recovery by 9/13, Attorney Michetti will send a certified letter. John Domanski made a Motion to approve the 8/5/2024 Meeting Minutes. Mike Steimling seconded. All in Favor. Zoning Officer Report: Brian Anderson presented his report. Steve mentioned the generator project. Electric plans and drawings are now approved through working with Matt Witmer with Building Inspection Underwriters of Pa Inc and Brian Anderson, Zoning/Code Officer. Barb made a Motion to accept the Zoning Report, Ken seconded. All in Favor. Street Department Report: Dan Gable presented his report. Dan said he is looking for some documentation regarding the Right-of-Ways for Alley’s; as he needs to know who is responsible for cleaning up branches, etc in the Alley ways. Attorney Michetti stated it could be costly to have the Right-of-Ways surveyed. Leaf season will start on Monday, October 14th and run through Wednesday, November 27th. After 11/27/2024, leaves must be bagged and placed at the edge of properties for pick up. Bridge lights were delivered and will be installed on September 16th and 17th. Dan stated they have been down two (2) men at times over the summer months and said he appreciates how hard his fellow employees work. Peter made a Motion to accept the Street Department report. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Southside Fire Company Report: Report for the month of July was submitted. John made a Motion to accept the Southside report. Peter seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Police Report: Kerry presented his report. National Night Out had a good turnout. Kerry stated a resident complained about Officer Eamon turning around in his driveway, it is a dead-end road. Kerry said Eamon patrols every Street/Road in the Borough. Mike Steimling agreed that the Officers should be patrolling every Street. Kerry stated there is an issue with the traffic light on the right at the bridge not triggering, especially at night. The office cleaning was scheduled, but had to be delayed due to flooding clean-up in Williamsport. Steve said there is an ordinance requiring garbage trucks to register with the Borough, Kerry has a list of Garbage collectors that come into the Borough. Ken noticed our Officers assist in other areas and questioned how many times other departments assist in Riverside. Barb made a Motion to accept the Police Report. Ken seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Mayor’s Report: Nothing to report. Solicitor Michetti Report: Attorney Michetti mentioned the discussion of selling the former school property from the previous meeting. He asked Council if they want to bid the property or have an Auctioneer sell it. Attorney Michetti contacted three (3) Auctioneers. None of them have an affiliation with Attorney Michetti, he felt all three Auctioneers have an understanding of the area market. He said Auctioneers could develop a brochure, advertise and show the property. Council will discuss at the next meeting. Pine Hurst Venue sewer proposal was accepted on condition of the DEP Plan. DEP wants a ‘No Conditional Vote’ to appoint the Borough Secretary and Council President to execute all documents. Pine Hurst will put $1,500.00 in escrow to make sure bills are paid the Sewage Enforcement Officer. John Domanski has a concern regarding the entrance being on a curve in the road. Discussion was held about how to address traffic concerns. Dan said he will contact the Rush Township Secretary to get the planning information for the Pine Hurst Venue, as part of the property is in Rush Township. John Domanski said he will talk with the Rush Township Planning Committee regarding entrance/exit plans. Barb made a Motion to appoint Secretary, Lisa and Council President Steve Wagner to execute all necessary documents for DEP pertaining to the Pine Hurst Venue sewer. Peter seconded. All in Favor. Ken Gardner made a Motion to adopt the ordinance for Amusement Devices and Taxes. Mike seconded. John Domanski opposed due to the exemption of the Southside Fire Company from the Amusement Devices and Taxes ordinance. Barb Kriner stated the fire company uses the money received from the skills machines to fund equipment and trucks. Steve made a Motion to appoint Secretary, Lisa to send letters regarding permits for the amusement devices. Mike seconded. All in Favor. Steve made a Motion to have the Code/Zoning Officer, Brian Anderson take the permits and stickers for on the machines to stores, with Mike seconding. All in Favor. Attorney Michetti reviewed the Lateral Ordinance with Joseph Pfirman, Engineer from Larson Design Group. Dan Gable asked if the language could be revised to state the Borough is only responsible for the Main trunk. He said only the Main can be marked on a PA One Call, not the lateral. Barb made a Motion to approve the new lateral ordinance, Mike seconded. John Domanski opposed due to main and lateral discrepancy. West End – Steve recommended a smoke test prior to work on the West End Sewer. Steve said all Council members should go out to see the work that will be done on the West End. John said the Borough needs to include warranty on the pumps. Council will have Secretary send reminder notices for delinquent sewer accounts. Barb made a Motion to accept the Solicitor’s report. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Borough Life: Barb made a Motion to set Trick-or-Treat Night for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6:00 o’clock pm until 9:00 o’clock pm. Mike seconded. All in Favor. New Business: None Motion to Approve: Barb made a Motion to approve the updated sewer inspection fee schedule forms with revisions to add home owners name and parcel number and also to remove the wording of Riverside Borough Authority. Ken seconded. All in Favor. John Domanski made a Motion to make Wednesday’s a permanent work from home day for the Secretary. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Action Items: Chickens/Roosters – Ken said he researched the ecodes and only found one section regarding chickens. There are roosters in the Borough crowing all day long. Ken said for instance with the dog ordinance, a dog can only bark for 30 minutes and poop must be picked up and removed from the property. Resident Sherry Oberdorf has chickens and composts the manure. Council will discuss chickens at a future meeting. Personnel Review Forms – Ken feels the forms need reviewed and Council should start doing evaluations yearly. 2025 Financial Municipal Obligation (Pension plan for employees) – John made a motion to stay with the current obligation versus the market value. Barb seconded. All in Favor. Executive Session: Peter made a Motion to go back into regular session at 9:34pm, John seconded. All in Favor. John made a Motion to adjourn at 9:35pm. Ken seconded. All in Favor. Respectfully Submitted: Lisa Fritz Secretary AGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 2024 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: I. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes of 09/03/2024 meeting. B. Update on progress for the pump station. II. BORO LIFE COMMITTEE III. NEW BUSINESS A. Select interview date for Street Department new hire. IV. MOTION TO APPROVE A. Auctioneer for sale of former School property B. New Ordinance: All septic system residential sewage pumps will be maintained by property owner. V. ACTION ITEMS VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, October 7, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. |
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