<![CDATA[Riverside Borough - Home]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:58:56 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[2026 Riverside Dumpster Day]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:09:34 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/2026-riverside-dumpster-day​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.
]]><![CDATA[March 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:29:37 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/march-2-2026-meeting-minutesRIVERSIDE 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
  • Recruitment and Compensation: A significant issue with police recruitment was identified, with no applications returned for the March 16th test date. The Chief highlighted that Riverside’s starting salary of $53,820.00 is not competitive compared to neighboring municipalities like Bloomsburg 62,000) and Mahoning Township ($70,000). Barb made a Motion to extend the application deadline to March 26th, move the testing date to March 31st, and allocate up to $500 for additional advertising in the Press Enterprise, on top of existing efforts on the PA Chiefs organization website and Facebook. Mike seconded. All in Favor. A proposal was made to offer lateral transfers for experienced officers, allowing them to start at a higher pay step, which would require a union contract addendum. The salary issue was tabled for a future executive session to decide on a competitive rate before publishing new ads.
  • Civil Service Commission: To support the police hiring process, the long-inactive Civil Service Commission was re-established. Barb made a Motion to appoint Tristan Scott, David Peck, and Joseph Semiclose as Civil Service Commissioners. Peter seconded. All in Favor.
  • Equipment and Training: Barb made a Motion to approve the purchase of a “Skim Scan” device for $495 to detect credit card skimmers. Rob seconded. All in Favor. An electrical issue in 2024 police vehicle was repaired under warranty at no cost. A new mandatory “Use of Force” training standard, “Surviving the Ground,” was issued by MPOETC.
 
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
  • Solar Panel Ordinance: The council is developing a new zoning ordinance for solar panels, as the current one is outdated. Solicitor, Attorney Michetti will draft an ordinance, incorporating provisions for the disposal of inoperable panels, which will then undergo a 60-day review by the local and county planning commissions. Barb made a Motion to authorize the firm’s engineer to provide technical expertise. Peter seconded. All in Favor. Public concern was noted regarding a potential 14-acre commercial project, but the solicitor affirmed the borough’s zoning authority supersedes any county-level approvals.
  • Commercial Vehicle Parking: Ken made a Motion to prohibit commercial vehicles over 16 feet from parking on any street or right-of-way in RS, RS One, and RM zoned areas. Rob seconded. All in Favor. A fine of $100 plus costs was set, with a warning for the first offense. The ordinance will be posted on the borough website.
  • Large Truck Parking and Traffic: The council discussed creating an ordinance to restrict large trucks from parking in specific areas, including Dewart, Montour, and Logan streets. Ongoing issues with truck drivers ignoring “prohibited” and stop signs, particularly from Western Express, were reported. The council agreed to have a lawyer draft a strongly worded letter to trucking companies, with data on incidents to be provided by the police chief. The addition of a new sign on Avenue H will be discussed with a PennDOT representative.
Street, Sewer, and Road Issues
  • Street Department Report: The department handled snow events and several downed trees on Mainzer Hill and Pine Swamp Road, which also involved downed power lines that rerouted school buses. A list of problematic trees is being compiled for removal by contractor John Brown to prevent future outages. Barb made a Motion to accept the Street Department Report, with Peter seconding. All in Favor.
  • Sunbury Road Settling: Resident, John Domanski reported settling issues at three locations on Sunbury Road. The council will identify the exact locations.
  • Water Infiltration (West Side): A major issue of water from downspouts and sump pumps illegally entering the west side sewer system is overworking the Janis Drive pump station. The council will send a letter to all west side residents explaining the problem, citing the ordinance, and offering to work on solutions.
  • Parking Lot and Fence Improvement: A project is being developed to improve the borough office parking area. The plan includes removing part of a fence, adding a gate (est. $580), and paving the area to resolve drainage issues and create organized parking. An estimate will be obtained for the cost of moving the entire fence back to potentially allow for diagonal parking.
 
Borough Administration and Community
  • Meeting Procedures: Steve requested that Council submit changes to meeting minutes in advance to save time during meetings.
  • Zoning Officer Report: Brian Anderson reported many calls from residents about construction projects and clarified that permits are not needed for most interior work but are required for items like whole-house generators. A forgotten letter to group homes about notifying the borough of resident changes will be sent by Brian Anderson. Peter made a Motion to accept the Zoning Officer report. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
  • Feral Cat Management: Barb made a Motion to allocate up to $2,000 for a “fee for service” program with a volunteer organization to manage the feral cat population through trapping, neutering (identified by an ear tip), and releasing. The public will be notified of the program. Mike seconded. Rob Rickard and Ken Gardner opposed. Motion passed.
  • Recycling Program: The council is implementing a free electronics drop box, with a $100 refundable deposit. The service has a “zero waste” philosophy. This program may open doors to grant funding for expanding recycling services, such as a roll-off container for glass and cardboard.
  • PLGIT Investment Update: Ken made a Motion to add PLGIT to the agenda for the meeting in place on March 2, 2026. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
  • The transfer of the general fund to a higher-interest PLGIT account is complete. The transfer of Platinum, Capital Reserve, and sewer funds is pending paperwork from Service 1st Federal Credit Union. The council decided to proceed with PLGIT due to its superior interest rates (around 4.6%) and liquidity compared to a CD offer from Service 1st Federal Credit Union.
  • Boro Life and 250th Celebration: The Boro Life committee is planning fundraisers for the 250th celebration, including a sportsman’s bingo (March 21st) and a cash bash (April 18th). Approximately $4,000 has been raised, with recent donations including $500 from Boyd’s Station. Rob made a Motion to accept the Boro Life Committee report. Mike seconded. All in Favor.
  • Mayor’s Report: The Mayor met with Chief Parks about the officer application process and the new EMA director, JD Klimas, about his role transition.
  • Southside Fire Company Report: The January report was presented, noting the company has been busy but has avoided major incidents. Mike made a Motion to accept the Southside Fire Company report, with Rob seconding. All in Favor.
 
                  Next Arrangements☐Police Recruitment:
  • Post the job opening on CareerLink and allocate up to $500 for an ad in the Press Enterprise.
  • Discuss salary and compensation in an executive session and inform the Chief of the decision for the advertisement.
☐Ordinances:
  • The solicitor’s office will draft the solar ordinance by the 14th of March and submit it to the planning commissions for review.
  • Authorize the engineer to assist with the technical review of the solar ordinance.
  • Address the disposal of inoperable solar panels within the new ordinance.
  • Have a lawyer draft a formal letter to trucking companies regarding reckless driving, using data provided by the chief.

☐Public Works & Infrastructure:
  • Identify the three settling locations on Sunbury Road and assign them to the street department.
  • The street department will coordinate with contractor John Brown to address hazardous trees.
  • Discuss adding a truck restriction sign on Avenue H with PennDOT representative Barry.
  • Draft and send a letter to all west side residents regarding illegal downspout and sump pump connections.
  • Draft a letter regarding the water drainage issue south of Sunbury Road.
  • Get an estimate for moving the entire fence line at the borough office parking lot.
  • Have Barry assess the paving and diagonal parking plan for the lot.
 
 
☐Administration & Community:
  • The zoning officer will send a letter to group homes regarding the notification of resident changes.
  • Purchase the “Skin Scan” device for the police department.
  • Kerry will coordinate the swearing-in of the new Civil Service Commissioners.
  • Arrange for the IT company to wipe and dispose of ten old hard drives ($20/unit).
  • Approve and arrange for the Mammoth Waste Service electronics drop box.
  • Explore grant opportunities for expanding the borough’s recycling program.
  • Notify the public about the new feral cat management program.
  • Formalize the agreement with the cat management service (not to exceed $2,000).
  • Follow up with Service First and PLGIT to complete the transfer of the Platinum, Capital Reserve, and Sewer funds.


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.
 
 
  • Topic Title: Authorization to Advertise Police Officer Positions and Pay Scale
    • Description:
      • Motion discussed to authorize the chief to advertise a starting police officer position at $55,000.
      • Pay tiers proposed:
        • 1–2 years’ experience: $58,000.
        • Above 2 years’ experience: $60,906.
      • Designated representative to contact the union regarding these matters.
      • Clarification that the chief may also notify the union if that is quicker or easier.
      • Motion made by Barb; seconded by Rob.
      • Vote taken: All in favor; no opposition recorded.
    • Conclusion:
      • Motion passed to authorize the chief to advertise positions with specified pay tiers and to proceed with union notification.
  • Topic Title: Union Engagement Approach
    • Description:
      • Discussion on approaching the union with the proposed pay structure.
      • Barb will sit down with Brad regarding union communication.
      • Agreement that the union will be notified through the designated representative or the chief.
    • Conclusion:
      • Plan affirmed to notify the union; Barb to meet with Brad.
  • Topic Title: Adjournment
    • Description:
      • Motion to adjourn made by Mike; seconded by Peter.
      • Vote taken: All in favor; no opposition recorded.
    • Conclusion:
      • Meeting adjourned.at 10:12pm
 
Respectfully Submitted;
Lisa Fritz
Secretary
]]><![CDATA[April 6, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:29:45 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/april-6-2026-council-meeting-agendaAGENDA
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.
]]><![CDATA[From the desk of the Riverside Mayor]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:55:44 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/from-the-desk-of-the-riverside-mayor​             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 riversidepd@riversideborough.org 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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]]><![CDATA[Re-Assessment Data Collectors]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:40:39 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/re-assessment-data-collectorsReminder to Riverside Residents:
Data Collectors from Tyler Technologies are in the area, going door-to-door to collect information about your property for the re-assessment of properties in Northumberland County. Should you not be home, they will leave a yellow door hanger for you to fill out information and return to the Northumberland County Re-Assessment Office.]]><![CDATA[Police Officer Applictions]]>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:27:56 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/police-officer-applictionsReminder:
Police Applications are due back by March 26th, no later than 3:00pm.]]><![CDATA[3/16/2026 Council Meeting Canceled]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:10:49 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/3162026-council-meeting-canceledThe Council Meeting for this evening, March 16th has been canceled due to inclement weather coming.]]><![CDATA[March 16, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:47:06 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/march-16-2026-council-meeting-agendaAGENDA
BOROUGH OF RIVERSIDE COUNCIL MEETING
March 16, 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 transferring funds to PLGIT 
           C. Delinquent Sewer Accounts 
           D. Review of PSAB New Council Member Boot Camp 
           E. Feral Cat Management
           F. Electronics recycling 
II.       NEW BUSINESS
           A. Bills to be presented at Council meeting for approval to be paid 
           B. Letter of Intent to start negotiating for the Police Contract.
           C. Financial Report questions 
III.     BORO LIFE COMMITTEE 
IV.       MOTION TO APPROVE
A.Dumpster Day, Saturday, April 25th 
V.        ACTION ITEMS
             A. Basement Concrete 
VI.       EXECUTIVE SESSION
 
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IS Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M.]]><![CDATA[February 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:23:15 GMThttp://www.riversideborough.org/home/february-16-2026-meeting-minutesRIVERSIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
 
The Riverside Borough Council met in the Municipal Building, 415 Dewart Street, Riverside on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm.  Meeting was called to order by President, Stephen Wagner.
 
Council members present: 
Barb Kriner, Ken Gardner, Mike Steimling Sr., Rob Rickard and Rebekah Lenig.
Also present was Mayor Todd Oberdorf and Secretary Lisa Fritz
 
Absent:
Peter Fleming
 
Citizens present:
J.W. Snyder
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
Citizens to be Heard: 
None spoke
Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • January 19th Minutes:
    • Corrections were made regarding an $80,000 transfer from the sewer fund to the general fund for 2026. The budgeted amount is $108,000, and an additional $28,000 transfer will be made.
    • Other fund source descriptions were corrected: $460,000 from Platinum ID 47, $708,000 from General Fund ID 40, and $300,000 from sewer fund ID 41.
    • Typos in building work quotes were fixed: "$81,000 for the chimney" to "$8,100" and "$51,000 exterior" to "$5,100."
    • A CD maturing on February 20th for $125,800 is also to be allocated to the sewer fund.
    • Barb made a Motion to approve the 1/19/2026 meeting minutes with the changes suggested. Rob seconded. All in Favor.
  • February 2nd Minutes:
    • The new transcription software was praised, but a correction was needed for the "West End Sewer Project" heading, which should be "East End Sewer Project."
    • To improve speaker identification in future minutes, speakers will state their names, and the chair will verbally confirm who makes and seconds motions.
    • Mike made a Motion to accept the 2/2/2026 meeting minutes with changes suggested by Ken. Ken seconded. All in Favor.
Borough Building Renovations and Funding
  • Renovations:
    • A motion was passed to approve $6,245 for the replacement of five windows by Window World.
    • The cost to repair the chimney is $8,100, and exterior brickwork repair is $5,100.
    • The council discussed pouring concrete in two dirt-floor areas of the basement to create an evidence room, which would free up another room for a kitchen.
    • The cost to apply spray-on insulation to the basement walls is $4,744.
    • A motion was passed to proceed with the chimney, exterior, concrete, and insulation work, with one member opposing the insulation. Barb made a Motion to approve the Chimney, Brick work and concrete work, taking funds out of the General Account. Rob Seconded. Ken opposed. Motion passed.
  • Funding:
    • The total approved cost for renovations is $31,000, which will be taken from the general fund.
Sewer System Issues and Projects
  • Water Infiltration on the West Side:
    • An ongoing issue of water infiltration from illegally connected downspouts and sump pumps undermines a recent $1.4 million project to reduce groundwater in the sewer.
    • Solutions discussed included smoke detection ($10,000), point-of-sale inspections, and direct enforcement.
    • The most favored approach is to enforce inspections and fixes when homes are sold. An alternative is to have the sewer department check clean-outs during rainstorms.
    • Speaker 1 will consult with Attorney Machete for legal advice on the matter.
  • PAC-1 Paving Project Punch List:
    • The bond for the project expires in June, and the work must be finished by then.
    • A second punch list is being created to address remaining issues like a "lip in the gully."
    • Ken believes Pact One has been fully paid. The engineering firm should be holding remaining funds until the punch list is completed. Speaker 1 is confident a letter will be sent to PAC-1.
  • East End Sewer Project:
    • The project will use $187,000 in leftover grant funds, matched by another $187,000, for a total of approximately $375,000.
    • This initial phase covers manhole covers, internal rings, and cleaning the line from Hillside Estates.
    • The total project cost is estimated at around $3 million, requiring a new grant and a PennVest loan to reline the pipe and manholes.
Financial Investments (PLGIT)
  • General and Reserve Funds:
    • Barb made a Motion to move funds from three accounts into a high-yield 'PLGIT' account earning over 4% interest. Rob seconded. All in Favor.
      • Platinum account: $490,460.
      • General account: $540,000.
      • Capital reserve account: $27,900.
  • Sewer Funds:
    • Mike made a Motion to move money from Service 1st accounts. Barb seconded. All in Favor.
    • $125,000 from a 12-month sewer certificate into a separate PLGIT reserve account.
    • $326,269.57 from Sewer CD before maturity (even with a penalty) and move it to the PLGIT reserve account.
    • $200,000 from the general sewer fund into the PLGIT reserve account.
    • The West End sewer account, with $186,000 in grant money, was discussed for transfer, pending clarification on grant rules.
 
Ordinances and Other Borough Business
  • Solar Panels and Wind Turbines Ordinance:
    • A new ordinance is being drafted for the March meeting.
    • Key discussion points include council control over land use changes, removing the "solar grazing" section, stormwater management, and ensuring a decommissioning bond.
    • Concerns were raised about chemicals in some panels and potential hazmat situations.
  • Feral Cat Management Program:
    • The council discussed a potential service to manage feral cats on a per-cat basis (~$45-$55).
    • Concerns were raised about distinguishing between feral and owned pets. Further information will be gathered on the organization's methods, including microchip scanning.
  • Airport Neighbor Complaint:
    • A past issue regarding an airport neighbor's complaint was mentioned. The council agreed it is a legal issue between the neighbor and the airport, not the Borough.
Next Arrangements
  • Transfer an additional $28,000 from the sewer fund to the general fund.
  • Make a decision on the "PLGIT" this week.
  • Proceed with the approved chimney, exterior, concrete, and insulation work, funded by $31,000 from the general fund.
  • Contact the window contractor to proceed with the window replacements.
  • Larson Design Group must send a letter to PAC-1 regarding the paving project punch list.
  • Follow up on the PAC-1 paving project to ensure completion before the bond expires in June.
  • Speaker 1 will meet with Attorney Michetti this week to finalize the solar and wind turbine ordinance and get legal advice on the west side water infiltration issue.
  • Council members to send comments on the solar ordinance draft.
  • Gather further information from the cat management organization, including a contract and clarification on identifying pets.
  • Mike will contact Justin Skavery to confirm if the West End sewer grant money ($186,000) can be moved into a money market account.
  • Lisa will attempt to negotiate the withdrawal of the capital reserve fund (account 52) despite the missed notification window.
  • Ask the street department to work with Danville Sewer to check the difference in flow during rainy vs. dry periods.
  • Barb will get the Borough Life Committee report from April and email it to Lisa.

  1. A final decision on the exact amount to transfer from the general fund to the PLGIT investment was not reached. The discussion ranged from $540,000 to $720,000, but no consensus was achieved.
  1. A definitive strategy for addressing the illegal downspout and sump pump connections on the west side has not been established, pending legal advice from Attorney Michetti.
  1. The financial approvals for the chimney repair ($8,100) and exterior brickwork ($5,100) were discussed but not formally voted on in the provided transcript. The source of funding also needed to be addressed.
  1. The decision on whether to move the West End sewer account funds ($186,000) is pending clarification on grant money regulations.
  1. While a new loan and grant were mentioned as necessary for the East End sewer project, no concrete steps were assigned to initiate this process.
  1. There was an unresolved question about whether PAC-1 had been fully paid, with the bond being the only leverage.
  1. The status of "Andy working part-time" and a related "hold harmless" agreement was mentioned but not discussed further.
  1. A decision on the "PLGIT" was mentioned as needing to happen "this week," but no specific details or action plan were discussed.
 
Respectfully Submitted:
Lisa Fritz
Secretary
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