Monthly Index

July 6, 2004, Council Meeting

Citizen Comments:           None

Administration:           Monthly Reports; Resolution #2004-

              214, Adopting the Clarion County

              All Hazard Mitigation Plan Discuss-

              ed; Permission to Advertise

               Ordinance #2004-725 , an Amend-

              ment to the Borough of Clarion

              General Employees’ Pension Plan;

              Awarded Borough’s Insurance

              Coverage to Burns and Burns

Downtown Committee:         Fair-Weathered Fridays Update

Public Works:             Monthly Report; Street Sweeping

              Discussed; Tree and Brush

              Trimming Discussed

Public Safety:             Columbine-Type Training

              Scheduled; Purchase Police Car in

              September

Housing and Zoning:           Meeting to Discuss Board of

              Appeals and Prepare Request for

              Proposals for Third-Party Contrac-

              tors; Adopted Ordinance #2004-724 ,

              In Reference to Pennsylvania Con-

              struction Code Act; Vacation  

              Request from Curt Wray for White-

              hill Place Discussed

Recreation:             Diving Board Arrived; Park Plans

              Sent to Department of Labor and

              Industry; Chemicals Being Com-

              pleted Over Weekend

Mayor’s Report:           None

Manager’s Report:           PSAB Conference Report; CDBG

              Grant Approved; Condolence

              Letters; Permission for Ms. LaVan

              and Ms. Lapinto to Attend PLGSA

              Conference

Old Business:             Heidrick Street Project Status

New Business:             Discussed United Way of Clarion

              County’s Day of Caring; Possible

              Ordinance for Jake Braking and

              Idling; Senate Discussion on

              Gambling, Slots, and the Budget;

              Television Reception Bad

The regular scheduled meeting of the Clarion Borough Council was held on July 6, 2004, in the Clarion Free Library.

President Wilshire called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Councilmembers present included Messrs. Zerfoss, Herman, Crooks, Ms. Vavrek, Ms. Moore, and President Wilshire.   Mr. German was absent.   Ms. Lapinto, Mayor Smathers, Mr. Ragon, Chief Hall, and Mr. Stutzman were also present.

President Wilshire asked everyone to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the May 24, 2004, Work Session, were approved on a motion by Mr. Zerfoss with a second by Ms. Vavrek.   The motion carried with a vote of six yea.

The minutes of the June 1, 2004, Council Meeting, were approved on a motion by Mr. Zerfoss with a second by Ms. Vavrek.   The motion carried with a vote of six yea.

The minutes of the June 15, 2004, Special Council Meeting, were approved on a motion by Mr. Zerfoss with a second by Ms. Vavrek.   The motion carried with a vote of six yea.

Citizen Comments :   There were none.

Administration :   President Wilshire presented the appropriations for the month of July and also presented the Monthly Transaction Report, Statement of Cash Position, Budget Analysis, and Overtime Comparison Report and asked Ms. Lapinto for any comments.

Ms. Lapinto pointed out the paving bill from Hager Paving is included in the appropriations, which is close to $28,000.   Rather than giving Council the Treasurer’s Report, which is more of an accounting report, Ms. Lapinto provided everyone with transaction register that gives more details.   Pages 5 to 11 were not included because all the pages were for public solicitation permits for Farmer’s and Crafter’s Day.   Ms. Lapinto feels it’s an easier report to understand and will continue to supply it for Council.

On a motion by Ms. Vavrek with a second by Mr. Herman to approve the appropriations for the month of July in the amount of $84,698.48.

For information, Mr. Zerfoss understands computers are budgeted and knows Mr. Stutzman got one a couple months ago but now noticed Ms. Delaney got a new computer and asked how often the computers are updated.

Ms. Lapinto informed everyone the battery back-up was damaged during an electrical storm, which affected Ms. Delaney’s computer resulting in the necessity to purchase one.   With the thousands of parking tickets, the Department has to be computerized.   Money budgeted in Administration for office equipment will pay for this purchase.

President Wilshire if anything was covered by insurance.

Ms. Lapinto checked into that and nothing will be covered.

Mr. Zerfoss questioned what happens to the old computer.  

Ms. Lapinto reported the Borough has to be very careful, because a lot of confidential information is on the hard drive, which the Borough destroys.   Usually Chief Hall or Ms. Lapinto receives a new computer and theirs moves down the Department.   However, Ms. Delaney received a new one and the battery back-up was replaced.   The old back-up was 5-7 years old.

Mr. Crooks asked if the Borough bids out for computers.   There is a computer business on Main Street who does a tremendous job, and Mr. Crooks highly recommends them.

Ms. Lapinto stated there is not an agreement, but Computer Support is the most knowledgeable with the wiring and computer programs.

Mr. Crooks questioned if the computers are all networked.

Ms. Lapinto commented the police are and Ms. LaVan and she are.   The Police and Administration Departments are segregated so neither can access each other’s information.

Mayor Smathers inquired if that is the first time the Borough had lightning damage.

Ms. Lapinto stated it was.

Mayor Smathers commented it’s always possible to have a dedicated line as a surge protector right at the panel box; however, if this is the only time it happened, it’s probably not worth it.

The motion carried with a vote of five yea with Mr. Zerfoss voting nay.

President Wilshire informed everyone a Work Session is scheduled for July 26, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. at the Clarion Borough Offices.

President Wilshire asked Ms. Lapinto to discuss Resolution 2004-214.

Ms. Lapinto stated the letter was included on the back of the resolution from Mike Rearick, Office of Emergency Management director, in reference to a Hazard Mitigation Plan.   Council must either adopt the County plan by resolution or prepare the Borough’s own plan in order to be eligible for any kind of funding that might come down.   The last time money was available was the flood of 1996.

President Wilshire inquired when the resolution needs approved by.

Ms. Vavrek stated the letter says July 26 th .

Ms. Lapinto noted a public comment period was held, and the Borough has the plan on disk.

Ms. Moore asked if it’s available for Councilmembers to review and also wondered if the police officers have looked at it.   One of Ms. Moore’s concerns is the officers are not ready for hazards or emergencies.  

Ms. Lapinto commented it is available for everyone to review and is unsure if the officers had received it.   Ms. Lapinto received a questionnaire where she identified areas and points of concern in the Borough, which were included in this plan.

By adopting this resolution, President Wilshire questioned what that implies for the Borough.

Ms. Lapinto reported the Borough would be adopting the County plan.

Ms. Moore stressed emergency personnel should be aware of what’s in this plan.

Ms. Lapinto will give Chief Hall the disk.   The document is quite lengthy.

Ms. Vavrek stated there are 12 sections to the plan and added she doesn’t remember receiving it for review.   In paragraph 4 of the letter, it states the Borough must either adopt the County Plan or prepare one by November 2004, which contradicts the July 26 th date.   Ms. Vavrek wondered if it would matter if Council waited until next month.

Ms. Lapinto doesn’t believe it would.

Mr. Herman commented it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make sure every department has the sections which he/she will be involved with to review and make sure it’s appropriate.

Ms. Lapinto will contact Mr. Rearick but feels certain it wouldn’t be a problem waiting until the August 3 rd Council Meeting. The document will be printed and given to the appropriate committees for review.

Mayor Smathers asked what committee would review the plan.

Since the Mayor would declare an emergency, Ms. Lapinto feels Mayor Smathers should receive the entire document as well as Public Safety.

Mayor Smathers added the Chief must look at it also.

President Wilshire stated the consensus of Council is to take time to review it prior to approving the resolution.

Mr. Herman agreed and restated all departments involved need to look at the sections relating to their personnel and be comfortable with it.

Ms. Moore inquired if the firemen where notified.

Ms. Lapinto is unsure.

Mayor Smathers recommended the Borough check with Mr. Rearick to see if anything else needs to be done since the firemen are volunteers.   Also, Mayor Smathers asked if the County advertised the plan was available for public comments and review.

Ms. Lapinto thinks Mr. Rearick would have done a very thorough follow through.

Mayor Smathers noted if the disk is in word format the plan could be e-mailed to him.

President Wilshire asked Ms. Lapinto to discuss the ordinance dealing with the General Employees’ Pension Plan.

Ms. Lapinto stated in 2002 Council approved the IRS changes that were required by the tax law and also understood the cost-of-living adjustment and military buy back, which was included in the Public Works Contract, were approved.   However, Ms. Lapinto was working on a pension and military buy back for a Borough employee and checked with Mockenhaupt Benefits Group and discovered this section was not and Council must follow through with this ordinance.

Mr. Herman asked if this would be retroactive to 1995.

Ms. Lapinto stated no only to 2002.   The original general employees’ pension plan was overhauled January 1 st and this would be an amendment to that particular 1995 ordinance.   Ms. Lapinto will send this to the Solicitor for advertisement.

On a motion by Mr. Herman with a second by Ms. Vavrek, giving permission to advertise Ordinance #2004-725 , an amendment to the Borough of Clarion General Employees’ Pension Plan, was carried with a vote of six yea.

President Wilshire asked Ms. Lapinto to discuss the insurance bids.

Ms. Lapinto advertised the Borough’s insurance.   A total of five packets were mailed and two quotes were received.   The low bidder was Burns and Burns in the amount of $80,819, an approximately savings of $12,000.   The other bid was received from St. Marys Insurance at $97,415.

Ms. Moore asked who the Borough currently has for insurance.

Ms. Lapinto reported Burns and Burns.   Bidding the insurance is the way the Borough’s able to get a lower rate.   The biggest issue is with workers compensation and the fire department, which is the area with the most savings.   The last time insurance was bid was in 1995-1996 and the Borough saved $21,000.

On a motion by Mr. Herman with a second by Mr. Crooks, awarding the Borough’s insurance coverage to Burns and Burns in the amount of $80,819, was carried with a vote of six yea.

Downtown Committee :   Ms. Moore asked Mr. Crooks for an update on how Fair Weathered-Fridays are going.

Mr. Crooks thinks everything is going pretty good.   CABA is trying to get a little more variety in bands.   The music has been a little loud.   CABA’s getting things ready for the last weekend of the month when the Little League Play-Offs will be going on.   Sidewalk sales are being planned.

Public Works :   Mr. Zerfoss stated the Public Works Report is in the packet for everyone’s review.

Mayor Smathers asked if there is a schedule for street sweeping and if all the streets and paved alleys are done.

Mr. Stutzman commented the streets are swept when it rains because it’s easier to clean up.   Everything has been cleaned at least once this year.

Mayor Smathers inquired how the Department keeps track.

Mr. Stutzman stated the operators keep track of the areas.  

If citizens would know when the street is going to be swept, Mayor Smathers feels he/she would move his/her vehicle so it could be done.   However, there’s no way to anticipate when it will be completed.

Early in the spring when the winter ordinance is still in affect, Mr. Stutzman announced it works out really well.   Once college is out for the summer, it helps the Borough with sweeping tremendously.   The Department doesn’t have any set schedule.   At one time, the Department did post notices, but Mr. Stutzman was not around at that time.

In reference to the ordinance dealing with brush, Mayor Smathers commented everyone is cutting brush and suggested the Borough should have a place where the debris can be dropped off or the Borough could consider scheduling another pick up.

Mr. Stutzman reported the County Park takes brush and limbs all year long.

Mayor Smathers asked if the County has a chipper.

Mr. Stutzman stated the County is in the process of trying to buy a grinder.

Before leaving Public Works, if the Borough cuts the brush, Ms. Moore asked if there’s a cost to a property owner.

President Wilshire stated the policy for trimming trees or brush is included in the packet for everyone’s review.

Mr. Zerfoss commented the Committee hasn’t had a chance to discuss the policy which former President Ray Austin prepared.   Mr. Zerfoss doesn’t recall Council ever adopting that policy.   Once the Committee reviews it, Mr. Zerfoss stated a policy will be presented to Council for adoption.   Council must support it.

Ms. Lapinto reported the letter sent to the property owners is on the back of the policy.   The residents did not have to pay a fee if the Borough had to cut it.

Mayor Smathers recommends the Borough should contact the County to find out the hours of operation and what the policy is for taking the materials.

Mr. Zerfoss stated that will be included in the policy Council will adopt.

Public Safety :   Mr. Herman announced the Public Safety Committee met on July 1 st and was briefed on the topics discussed.   One issue in particular was an activity that will be held at the school with training similar to the Columbine incident.   Mr. Herman asked Chief Hall to explain.

Over the last few months, Chief Hall informed Council he’s been participating in the Northwest Terrorism Task Force.   There was $16.2 million funding for this for the entire state, which the task force will be receiving $300,000-400,000.   At the last meeting, $150,000 was allocated for training for the task force.   Chief Hall contacted Dr. Kaufman at Clarion Area High School and Dr. Kaufman agreed to let the task force use the high school for a Columbine-type training.   All the officers will be sent to this but not all at one time.   There are five sessions planned.   Half of the group will train in Clarion and the other ones in Brookville.  

Mr. Herman verified the training will look at the situation from top to bottom starting with the initial phone call to the response time and responding to the situation.

Chief Hall agreed.   This is multi-purpose training not just in the school areas but in business or various other facilities.   The only cost the Borough will have to cover is the officers’ wages, which Chief Hall noted the schedule will be rearranged so no one will get overtime.   Clarion Borough Police Department needs to stay up-to-date and current on this type of situation.

President Wilshire asked if this will be added to the Borough’s Police Policy Manual.

Mr. Herman stated the Committee, along with the Mayor, is planning to update the entire policy this year.

Also, for information purposes, Mr. Herman informed everyone a notation was included on the agenda on purchasing a police car.   The 2000 model is currently over 80,000 miles and is showing some wear and tear.   The Committee had initially discussed replacing it in the 2005 Budget.   However, a line item in the current budget was meant to handle part-time employees; and, after review, there should be some money left.   Exactly how much is not determined but will be looked at in more detail before the purchase.   By buying a vehicle on a 3-year lease, the Committee feels safe there will be no problem budget wise.   If the Borough ends up with a surplus at the end of the year, it could be used several ways, such as paying on this vehicle or making an extra payment on the two cars currently under lease.   Mr. Herman stated this was on the agenda to make everyone aware of the situation and to assure everyone a good financial report is being prepared.   Through discussion with Chief Hall and Ms. Lapinto, Mr. Herman understands the 2005 vehicles will be available in September, which gives the Borough a month or two to continue to look at the budget.   The Committee recommends a 3-year lease to replace the 2000 vehicle and then the 2000 car will be sold.

Mr. Zerfoss asked if all three cars are in running order now.

Mr. Herman reported the 2000 can be used but is thin.

Chief Hall commented it’s been out-of-service since May 28 th .

Mr. Crooks inquired if 80,000 miles is a high number.

Chief Hall stated that figure is almost double for a police car because of the idling time.

Ms. Lapinto stated this is probably the normal mileage for a car.

Mr. Herman reported it’s usually planned when it’s around that mileage.   The last time two vehicles were purchased at one time because of the accident and money being available.  

Ms. Lapinto informed everyone both of those cars will be paid off next year.   In 2006, Council will buy either one or two new vehicles.   The vehicles have to keep rotating; that’s the only way it can be done.

Housing and Zoning :   Ms. Vavrek stated the Committee did not meet this month but will between now and the Work Session to discuss names of volunteers for the Board of Appeals.   Also, the Committee will have to prepare request for proposals to find a third-party contractor to complete the inspections.

Ms. Vavrek commented the ordinance to opt into the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act was advertised this month and is time for Council to adopt.

On a motion by Ms. Vavrek with a second by Mr. Crooks to adopt Ordinance #2004-724 , in reference to the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.

President Wilshire asked for any discussion?

A few months ago when Council first discussed the Construction Code, Mr. Zerfoss reminded everyone he was opposed.   After reading information, Mr. Zerfoss changed his mind and supported it.   However, Mr. Zerfoss feels Council should opt out, because the discussion on television and the newspaper indicated where the members of the House of Representatives and State Senate are already coming up with amendments.   Even Representative Fred McIlhattan and his staff are working on amendments.   Until these are passed, Council’s not going to know there is a Construction Code.   If Council adopts the Code, Mr. Zerfoss feels that is wrong because the State hasn’t done their homework on this whatsoever.

Mr. Ragon stated a municipality has a 6-month period where you can opt in or opt out.   If Council opts out, then the Borough would have to wait 6 months before going through the whole process again.   All the amendments deal with home renovations and remodeling and have nothing to do with new construction, which is what the ordinance is specifically directed at; the construction of new homes and businesses.

Mr. Zerfoss understands what Mr. Ragon’s saying about the amendments but nothing is going to change his mind.

Mayor Smathers added it took 5 years to come up with a 50-page document and 49 other states have something in place.

If the Borough opts out, Mr. Crooks stressed the Borough would be turning all the authority over to the State.

Mr. Zerfoss commented the State doesn’t know what authority they have.

Mr. Herman watched the debate in the House a few weeks ago and the House did adopt several resolutions and asked Mr. Ragon what the Senate did.

Mr. Ragon hasn’t seen anything.   The resolutions are in motion but the Senate has to approve them and then the amendments will have to be put in bill form and go back to the House.   That’s why the process takes so long.   It can take another 5 years before finalized.

After a lengthy discussion, the motion carried after the following roll call vote: Mr. Zerfoss, no; Mr. Herman, yes; Mr. Crooks, yes; Ms. Vavrek, yes; Ms. Moore, yes; and President Wilshire, yes.

For information purposes, Ms. Vavrek received a letter from Curt Wray for the vacation of the remaining portion of the paper alley known as Whitehill Place.   According to Mr. Ragon, Mr. Wray would like to meet with the Housing and Zoning Committee.

Mr. Ragon commented Mr. Wray has a project planned for that area of Wilson Avenue and Grand Avenue that he’d like the Housing and Zoning Committee to review.   This will require a variance, and Mr. Wray would like to know if Council is opposed to the project prior to putting a lot of money into it.   It will be part of a regular Committee meeting.   Mr. Ragon added Mr. Wray is asking Council vacate the remainder of Whitehill Place and also a 20’ east-west alley, which goes between Wilson Avenue and Grand Avenue.   The glass plant has paved part of this alley to use as their parking lot.   The request will need amended because the footage is not mentioned.

Ms. Vavrek noted 51% of the property owners have given written permission.

Mr. Ragon stated the total number of landowners is only about 4.

When the Committee meets with Mr. Wray, President Wilshire thinks the Committee will have to make sure that they aren’t giving approval for this proposal.

Ms. Vavrek commented the Committee can’t.

Mr. Ragon pointed out it’s just for comments.

Mr. Crooks added the Committee can’t give an opinion on whether Mr. Wray should have a variance or not, because the Committee has no influence on that whatsoever.   It’s out of the Housing and Zoning Committee’s control.

Recreation :   Ms. Lapinto, in the absence of Mr. German, reported the pool is open.   The new diving board is in, but now the Borough’s having trouble finding someone to install it.

Ms. Lapinto commented the park project plans for the paving and restrooms were sent to the Department of Labor and Industry.

Ms. Lapinto informed everyone the chemicals at the pool are being completed over the weekends by the YMCA director or property manager.

Mayor Smathers asked if the Borough is getting copies of the reports.

Ms. Lapinto stated yes.   The reports are being filled out and are at the pool.

Mayor’s Report :   Mayor Smathers had nothing to report.

Manager’s Report :   Ms. Lapinto reported the PSAB Conference was held June 6-9, 2004.   At the Board Meeting, the Solicitor reported a lot of Boroughs pay Councilmembers.   The Councilmembers are either working out-of-the-area or go to Florida for the winter.   The Borough Code states if you miss two consecutive meetings without proper authorization or a good reason, the seat can be declared vacant.   However, the Courts have ruled that is not legal.   Ms. Lapinto attended a policy/resolution meeting and has a copy of all of them for anyone’s review.   Ms. Lapinto presided at extreme sports and was amazed that a lot of places are building skateboard parks.   Then the scholarship auction was held Monday night.   Tuesday there was a course on what everyone should know before going into arbitration.   The banquet was Tuesday evening and Wednesday finished up with the election of officers for the coming year.   Ms. Lapinto stated the agenda is available if anyone wishes to see it.

Ms. Lapinto announced the approval for the CDBG Grant was received today and is in the amount of $147,644.   The EADS Group is meeting with Mr. Stutzman tomorrow to start preparing specifications for the reconstruction of Merle Road starting at Eighth Avenue.

Ms. Lapinto commented all the ribbons uptown in support of the men and women overseas were replaced.

As a human interest issue, Ms. Lapinto informed everyone when Mayor Smathers came into office one of the first things he did was put in a policy whereby he would send letters to residents’ families when his/her loved one passed away.   In the Borough newsletter, there’s an article by J.D. Dunbar in reference to the little things people did when her husband Hank passed away.   Ms. Dunbar noted sometimes the simplest gesture is the most meaningful and added the Mayor sent a letter of condolence.   Ms. Lapinto thinks Mayor Smathers should be commended for that and to see it did touch somebody.

Ms. Lapinto asked for permission for Ms. LaVan and her to be able to attend the PLGSA Conference, which will be held August 18-21, 2004.

Mr. Zerfoss asked what those letters stand for.

Ms. Lapinto stated Pennsylvania Local Government Secretaries Association.

President Wilshire asked why Ms. Lapinto attends since she’s the Borough Manager.

Ms. Lapinto commented she’s the manager/secretary.   Everyone attending the conference must sign into every meeting.   Ms. Lapinto announced Ms. LaVan will receive her 10-year plaque.

On a motion by Mr. Herman with a second by Ms. Moore to give permission for Ms. Lapinto and Ms. LaVan to attend the PLGSA Conference August 18-21, 2004.   The motion carried after the following roll call vote: Mr. Zerfoss, abstained; Mr. Herman, yes; Mr. Crooks, yes; Ms. Vavrek, yes; Ms. Moore, yes; and President Wilshire, yes.  

Mr. Zerfoss changed his vote from abstaining to yes and noted he wanted Mr. Herman to get called before him.

Old Business :   With Mr. Zerfoss’ approval, Mr. Herman attended the meeting on Heidrick Street with Mr. Stutzman and asked Mr. Stutzman to bring everyone up-to-date.

Mr. Stutzman reported Beaver Excavating, the EADS Group, and Penn Dot met to discuss the entire Heidrick Street Project.   Penn Dot started with what would be accepted or not.   Then the Borough representatives walked through and explained the patches that were not satisfactory and the ditch restoration that was not correct.   The contractor agreed to come back and take care of everything.

Mr. Herman added the apron at Greenville Pike and Heidrick Street will be renovated and so will the right-hand turn onto Grand Avenue.

Ms. Lapinto noted the minutes for that meeting are in Mr. Stutzman’s slot.

New Business :   Ms. Vavrek announced the United Way of Clarion County has scheduled their Day of Caring for September 8 th .   This year, the United Way is focusing on families who have people in the military.   The United Way is seeking donations and volunteers to show up that day at the stadium to help do a service for anyone of the families who might have someone in the military at this point of time who will be going into the military.   The service could be helping with a porch that needs fixed, babysitting, or a certificate to a restaurant.

Mayor Smathers received a letter asking him to present a proclamation.

Ms. Moore stated the American Legion identified the people involved with Desert Storm.   The United Way might want to check with the American Legion to get help finding out who’s involved.

Ms. Lapinto commented the VFW may be able to help also.

Mr. Crooks informed everyone a community member approached him to see if Council would consider an ordinance dealing with jake braking and idling within the Borough.   The idling is more noticeable during the summer when windows are open.   Mr. Crooks recalled when he lived by the post office trucks used to park at one of the retail stores at 1-2 a.m. and sit with the motor running all night.   It creates a low sounding noise that really interrupts one’s sleep.   A lot of communities in similar size have ordinances that forbid jake braking and idling.

President Wilshire commented those are two separate issues.

Mr. Crooks realizes that but they are usually dealt with in the same ordinance because it’s a noise created by large vehicles.

Mayor Smathers asked why the truck would be idling for hours.

Mr. Crooks stated a lot wait for the businesses to open so he/she can unload.   The truck runs all night for air conditioning or heat.

Ms. Moore verified Mr. Crooks is not referring to the garbage trucks.

Mr. Crooks stated no.   The Borough already has an ordinance restricting garbage haulers from starting before 6 a.m.

Mr. Ragon clarified the garbage men are not limited only the recyclers.

Mr. Crooks recommended that person to come to Council, which he/she is planning to do but wanted Council to be aware of the problem.   It is a valid issue in the Borough.

Mr. Zerfoss watched the Senate discuss gambling, slots and the budget.   At one point, Senator Armstrong from the Lancaster/York County is trying to amend the gambling bill or the slots so that every year $1 million would go to each municipality that has a state-owned university.   Unfortunately when it came to a vote, Mr. Zerfoss reported 29 rejected the amendment and 21 supported it.   Therefore, the 13 municipalities with state universities will not get this money.   Senator Mary Jo White supported it but is not the one that brought it up.

Mr. Zerfoss also informed Ms. Lapinto the television reception has been terrible for the last week.

Ms. Lapinto agreed Channels 8 and 4 are bad.

Correspondence :   There was none.

On a motion by Mr. Zerfoss with a second by Mr. Herman, the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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              Carol Lapinto,   Borough Secretary