July 26, 2006, Work Session

Summary of Action Taken

Minutes

The Work Session of the Clarion Borough Council was held on July 26, 2006, at the Clarion Borough Offices.

President Wilshire called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

Councilmembers present included Mr. Zerfoss, Mr. Herman, Ms. Leonard, Ms. Vavrek, Ms. Moore, Mr. German, and President Wilshire.  Ms. Freenock, Mr. Ragon, Chief Hall, Mayor Stroup, and Mr. Stutzman were also present.

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

Citizen Comments:  Before the presentation, President Wilshire asked if there is anybody else that would like to address Council.

Ms. Nancy DiStefano reported several months ago residents from lower South Seventh Avenue voiced concerns to Council about businesses that had opened in their R-1 neighborhood.  Many positive conversations and feedback have been received from Borough Council; however, the residents have not received any kind of written response from Mr. Ragon.  Ms. DiStefano commented the residents are wondering when they could expect one, because they’d like to see something in writing about whatever is going on and where it stands.

At one of the last Council Meetings, President Wilshire announced Council voted to seek a second opinion.  After contacting a couple of attorneys, President Wilshire asked for an opinion from Attorney John Smith with the Smith Butz Firm located in Pittsburgh. Attorney Smith represented the residents of Oakwood Drive when they opposed or questioned Council’s ruling about a development in their area.  President Wilshire has been working with Attorney Smith.  As President Wilshire was leaving the office, Attorney Smith’s opinion arrived by fax, which he has not had a chance to read.  By next Tuesday’s Council Meeting, Council will be able to release it and will see where Council’s at.  Council wanted to examine all the areas.  The Borough Solicitor provided one opinion, but Council felt they should have an additional one.  President Wilshire checked with another firm in Pittsburgh that specializes in zoning, too, but elected to retain Attorney Smith.  Again, President Wilshire hasn’t had a chance to read nor pass it out to all Councilmembers.  There were a lot of pages.  President Wilshire assumes most of it is legal precedent. 

Mr. Tom DiStefano stated the simple question is did Mr. Ragon investigate this and what were his findings.  This is what the residents need to know and would like to have in writing.

Ms. Vavrek reported it was turned over to the Administration Committee, comprised of President Wilshire and Ms. Moore.  Mr. Ragon is no longer really involved in this decision.  At least Ms. Vavrek understood that the Administration Committee was going to take it forward.

Mr. Herman agreed.

President Wilshire questioned if Mr. Ragon is not involved in it at all anymore.

Ms. Vavrek understood that Mr. Ragon was involved but the decision making to get the second opinion was turned over to Council and President Wilshire and Ms. Moore would deal with it.

President Wilshire agreed the Committee would deal with the second opinion.

Ms. Vavrek doesn’t want to say Mr. Ragon’s not involved, but Mr. Ragon wasn’t officially the person at the top that’s looking at the second opinion and making that decision.  Therefore, he doesn’t have a report; at least not that Ms. Vavrek knows about.

Mr. Herman stated Ms. Vavrek is correct.

Mr. DiStefano verified Mr. Ragon would not have a report.

Ms. Vavrek doesn’t think so.

President Wilshire thinks Council will release what the second opinion is next Tuesday.  Knowing that Mr. German will ask, President Wilshire stated the second opinion isn’t going to cost any more than $700.

President Wilshire reported Brinjac Engineers is listed on the agenda regarding Clarion University’s Science and Technology Center and asked Ms. Freenock if she put this on the agenda.

Ms. Freenock stated Mr. Ragon did.

President Wilshire asked Mr. Ragon if he had anything to say about this.

Mr. Ragon commented Mr. Steve Zeller is present to advise Council on what’s going on with Pierce Science Center’s demolition and reconstruction of a new building.  DEP has requested a planning module, which Council must approve by resolution.  Mr. Zeller will explain to Council what’s involved and what the Borough has to do to bring the University project into compliance.

Mr. Zeller, Brinjac Engineers on behalf of Clarion University, informed Council the University’s in the process of replacing the science building.  The existing sewer connection, which is serviced by Clarion Area Authority, will be replaced as well.  There is not going to be any additional capacity required for the planning module.  In fact, Mr. Zeller stated the University is pleased to be able to present, both to the Borough and Clarion Area Authority, the fact that the University has instituted what is called LEEDS, a program the State supports and provides grant funding.  Under the LEEDS program, if you are able to demonstrate not only energy conservation but also water and other types of conservation, you can receive certain grant monies.  The State has done that with this building, and they are going to be instituting a water conservation savings at the building itself, meaning it will be reduced.  A flow meter was installed in the existing building during the January-March quarter to identify exactly what the flow was while in-use and to evaluate the water use.  Based on the design that is being utilized for the new building, Mr. Zeller commented the flow is anticipated to be reduced by 1 edu, or equivalent dwelling unit.  A normal house uses 1 edu, which is 400 gallons of water a day.  The University predicts saving about 400 gallons a day with the new building by using water conservation.  The older building was built in 1950 and has older fixtures that use a lot of water.  Also, the University is going to do rain water harvesting, which is putting a supplemental cistern in to collect rain water from the roof.  The water will be run through a filter and UV system and will be used to wash dishes throughout the science building.  Again, Mr. Zeller stressed there will not be additional request for capacity from the Borough.  The University is going to replace what’s there.  DEP requires the sewer planning module be approved by the Borough.  Mr. Zeller has two modules that the only component missing is Chapter 94, which has been approved by DEP.  Mr. Snyder provided the HOP, or Highway Occupancy Permit, which cannot be approved until the Chapter 94 consistency approval is received from DEP.  What the Borough’s required to do is pass a resolution of adoption of the module itself and forward it to DEP along with an official transmittal letter, which is involved with these two modules.  Mr. Zeller reported the first module received by the Borough did not have the approvals of Clarion County and Clarion Borough’s Planning Commission, which are now included.  Mr. Zeller asked if Council would like the modules this evening or would prefer to wait until the Chapter 94 is included in the module thus making it complete.  This would be available for Tuesday’s Council Meeting.

Ms. Moore inquired when building construction will begin.

Mr. Zeller stated construction will start as soon as the permits are received.  The old science building will remain on-line until the new building is ready.  Right now, these two permits are holding up the process.  The architect is anxious to get started.  The project must be bid also.  The Borough needs to authorize the modules.  Typically, DEP doesn’t require this whenever one building is going to replace another one.  However, due to the Consent Order on Clarion Area Authority, which is limiting new development, DEP is requesting Clarion University get approval.

Mr. Herman asked when the projected completion date is scheduled.

Mr. Zeller isn’t sure and stated his primary task was to complete the module.

President Wilshire believes fall 2008.

Mr. Herman noticed in the paperwork provided that there will be an additional 2,000 gallons per day additional demand usage calculated from replacement of the science center.

Mr. Zeller commented the word additional should not have been there.  One building is being swapped for the other.

Mr. Herman stated that will need to be amended.

Mr. Zeller agreed that needs to be changed to say the system can handle the existing flow.

President Wilshire reported Council will wait to receive the completed module and expect to take action on Tuesday.

Administration:  President Wilshire asked Ms. Freenock to discuss the Comprehensive Plan.

Ms. Freenock introduced Mr. Denny Puko from the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services, which is a division of DCED, who is going to discus comprehensive planning.  The Borough completed a Plan in 1980; there have been no amendments. President Wilshire and Mr. Zerfoss were both on Council when this was done.  Ms. Freenock thinks it would be a good idea if Council considered going through this exercise again.  The materials provided in the packet stated comprehensive plans should be done every 10 years.  If one were updated continuously, it probably wouldn’t become such a major project.  Ms. Freenock asked Mr. Puko to discuss further.

Mr. Puko stated he worked for the Department of Community and Economic Development as a planner for the Center out of the northwest regions, appreciated the opportunity to address Council, and is pleased to be at Council’s service.  Mr. Puko met Ms. Freenock at a workshop in Meadville where she relayed Clarion may be interested in doing a comprehensive plan.  DCED has funding to help the Borough to do planning and offers training programs on many different aspects to try to do something good.  Mr. Puko stated the common thought on planning is it puts regulations and codes in place to make life tougher for building and development.  It is so much more and should be.  Planning is the thing you use to bring ideas and intelligence to bear for you to help you make the best decisions in order to see improvements, growth, and development in the community in the best way possible.  Councilmembers probably have a lot of great ideas.  Comprehensive planning provides the opportunity, particularly with DCED’s funding, to bring at the Borough’s disposal consultant planners who have a lot of knowledge and ideas, which the Borough uses and discusses different ideas to try to plot out the best course, and puts you on a path of where you’re at in the next 5-10 years so things are being done regularly and in harmony with other things going on in the community to best improve Clarion’s community for the good of all.  People often say governments should be run like a business.  The first thing a business needs is a plan.  Mr. Puko asked why the same thing shouldn’t be true in a community.  A business plan for a community would be called a comprehensive plan.  In order to do that, you need to know your customers, which in the Borough’s case are the residents who own property.  Council needs to do what’s best for him/her.  Mr. Puko stated the second thing is a good quality product is necessary, which for the Borough would be providing police protection, opportunity for community and economic development, and partnering to provide water/sewer service.  Mr. Puko reported there is a product and the availability is directly in relation to people’s desire to live, work, and play in this community.  The comprehensive plan would be aimed to do just that.  It’s learning the customers, figuring out ways Clarion Borough can offer better quality products, get these ideas, and prioritize the order, find out what kinds of programs or help is available to assist in this, and put the Borough on a 5-10 year path.  Mr. Puko commented Phil Scrimenti works with the Center in another branch that deals with the program called early intervention.  Early intervention helps a community deliver the services and can be an asset in refining and sharpening the community’s fiscal and operational aspects to be able to deliver a better product.

Ms. Freenock commented Council received the Comprehensive Plan booklet.  While reading it, the approach seems to be a land use regulation type of thing.  The Borough’s interested in looking at recreation, Downtown, and public safety rather than land use.

Mr. Puko stated land use is certainly an aspect of the Borough’s Comprehensive Plan that is very valuable.  It gives the community character.

Ms. Freenock realizes Council wants to attract businesses to the Borough or at least the County.  If people do relocate, Clarion wants to have good recreation facilities and a good downtown.  There was an awful lot of emphasis on land use.

Mr. Puko commented the long tradition in planning is land use but in reality is so much more.

Although the information looks stale, Mr. Scrimenti stated it’s a pretty lively process with the comprehensive planning.  Part of the early intervention looks at the potential for economic development.  Seeing all the Councilmembers present on a beautiful evening giving his/her time and effort shows each one loves the community enough to put his/her time and expertise into it.  Council needs to have a view of the future.  One of the things for the future is the Borough wants to have a lively Downtown.  How can new businesses be brought to the area?  Mr. Scrimenti commented Clarion is not an island but is connected to the surrounding municipalities.  Regardless of boundaries, everyone’s in this thing together.  A comprehensive plan is certainly one way.  This ties into a financial strategic plan for Clarion Borough.  It’s an opportunity to have someone from outside look at the current finances and give Council an idea of where they are.  The outside consultant gets Council’s view, finds out what the strengths and weaknesses are, and what ideas Council has for the future.  It also gives Ms. Freenock an opportunity to look at all the different managerial staff to see if improvement is possible.  You get a strategic plan.  It would provide a road map with all the pluses and minuses.

If Council is interested in doing a comprehensive plan, Mr. Puko stated the Center has funding available, called land use planning and technical assistance program.  The Center funds the planning the community needs and wants to do.  Typically, the funding is 50% of the costs to do the planning.  Most municipalities bring in a consultant and share some cost of him/her.  Mr. Puko commented the match could be in-kind, meaning if some other people, like the County Planning Department, were able to do some of the work in partnership with the consultant that could be a match.  Not necessarily cash.  Then that can tie in simultaneously with early intervention, which has a funding source available, too.

Mr. Scrimenti informed Council Mr. Puko and he both come from a business background and are not here to sell the program.  Both have more than enough to keep them busy.  When municipalities call the Center with interest in comprehensive planning, Mr. Scrimenti stated they fully assume they are going to take the plan off the shelf and make it work.  When it comes to this strategic plan, the Center wants a commitment from the Borough, especially if the Borough’s match is going to be in-kind services.  The Borough will fully cooperate with the consultant, tell him/her what the Borough thinks, and when the report comes back the Borough is going to be very conscientious and do the things in it that are right for the community despite the fact they may be tough.  Mr. Scrimenti stressed it’s a waste of taxpayers’ money unless there’s a solid commitment from Clarion Borough.  Some examples of areas that have early interventions programs are Erie, Titusville, Oil City, Venango County, New Castle, Lawrence and Jefferson Counties, and Clearfield Borough, which is one of the first boroughs to do it.  Again, Mr. Scrimenti commented this is not a game and they are not here to fool around.  The message they are saying is if Clarion Borough wants to do this, it’s going to be a fantastic ride.  Council will get tools that will benefit the Borough.  But the bottom line is Council has to truly invest as to whether it’s comprehensive planning or it’s working in the early intervention program.  Mr. Scrimenti and Mr. Puko will work right beside the consultant and the Borough.  It’s a partnership.

At the workshop, Ms. Freenock mentioned the comprehensive plan is narrative and doesn’t tell you how to achieve the goals.  However, early intervention provides a checklist on how to get them done.

President Wilshire commented the actual Clarion community is much larger than the Borough.

Mr. Puko reported the Center gives favor to efforts that are multiple municipalities.  There may be a natural configuration of one or two municipalities that surround Clarion Borough that could make decent partners.  Mr. Puko agreed commitment is important.  If Clarion Borough has enough serious issues to do this on their own, that’s fine.  If a joint effort is the way to go, it should be carried through jointly the entire way.

Mr. Scrimenti commented early intervention would focus on just Clarion Borough.

Mayor Stroup attended the Mayor’s Conference recently and Ron Stern, who’s from DCED, gave a presentation.  Mayor Stroup is trying to get more information relating to the police department on operation procedures and budgeting and inquired if this would be involved with these programs.

As part of the managerial review, Mr. Scrimenti stated a police expert would look at the department to see if improvements can be made.  If it goes further, Mr. Stern would help Clarion with grant applications to get the needed assistance.

Ms. Freenock asked for an idea on how long the entire process would take.

To get a comprehensive plan completed, Mr. Puko reported it takes about 18 months.

To get started, Mr. Scrimenti stated the first step is for the Borough to pass a resolution.

Ms. Freenock understands it’s better to use both elements together but each stands alone.

Mr. Scrimenti agreed the projects are done alone but the information is shared.

President Wilshire asked if DCED reimburses or pays the money.

In the planning program, Mr. Puko reported DCED tries to pay 1/3 up front, 1/3 when substantial progress is made, and 1/3 when completion is near.

With the Main Street Program, Ms. Vavrek recalled a match of $100,000 was necessary over a 5-year period.

If that program is used, Mr. Puko stated it would be about $90,000 because part of that pays for a professional Main Street Manager.  CDBG administrative funds, which are 18% of the entire CDBG grant, can be used to assist with that program and low/mod requirements do not apply.

Mr. Scrimenti pointed out Clarion Borough has a plus by having a manager in place in the government level.

President Wilshire thanked Mr. Puko and Mr. Scrimenti for the information and stated Council will digest and take action soon.  President Wilshire asked Ms. Twila Rifenberrick, Clarion County Planning Commission, for any comments.

Ms. Rifenberrick stated Clarion County has a comprehensive plan and quite a few municipalities have one, too, but is not familiar with the early intervention program.  The Borough’s plan would have to be consistent with the County’s.  Ms. Rifenberrick would be happy to set up a meeting with other municipalities so everyone would have an opportunity to discuss what they’d like to do.

Mr. Puko asked who the logical municipal partners would be.

Mr. Herman commented Monroe and Clarion Townships.  Clarion Borough is open to this but isn’t sure about the others.

Ms. Freenock feels it’s a great opportunity that could benefit all the municipalities that surround the Borough.  Not only is it a matter of getting the elected officials involved, but it’s a matter of getting residents involved, too.

Ms. Vavrek asked Ms. Rifenberrick if she knows of any municipalities that have a plan.

Ms. Rifenberrick stated Monroe Township completed one within the last 5 years.  The Clarion County Planning Commission and Commissioners are all firm believers in planning.  Ms. Rifenberrick offered Clarion County’s support and assistance.

President Wilshire informed everyone Ms. Freenock, Ms. Rifenberrick, and he met last week as a follow up regarding concerns for sidewalks on Greenville Avenue to Reinhard Villages.  A representative from Senator White’s office and Mr. Bob Skarada from Northwest Planning Development Commission were also present.  Everyone is investigating funding and the possibility to make the project work.

Downtown Committee:  Ms. Moore commented the Borough is part of the gateway to PA Wilds.  Right now, signage and advertising to attract people to come and shop in Clarion are being discussed.  The Committee, of which Ms. Vavrek is a member, is trying to figure out what Clarion can have to entice people to stop.  Ms. Moore stated it’s one thing to get people to drive through but another to get them to stop.  

Ms. Vavrek stated the Committee will be meeting next week.

Ms. Rifenberrick noted Mr. Puko is also part of PA Wilds.

Ms. Moore thought Mr. Puko’s presentation at that meeting was excellent, and there were a lot of practical ideas given.

Public Works:  Mr. Zerfoss reported Councilmembers received a copy of the bid results for financing the 2007 F-550 outfitted truck.  Six rates were submitted.  The Committee plans to make a recommendation at Tuesday’s Council Meeting.

Public Safety:  At the Public Safety Meeting, Mr. Herman stated the Committee discussed placing two stop signs at Second Avenue where it intersections at South Street for a 60-day trial period, which will be done at the Council Meeting.  As a reminder, Mr. Don Ion asked Council to continue to monitor this intersection.  The residents still feel traffic is moving pretty quickly.  This will be done as a safety issue.

Mr. Herman commented Public Safety discussed the intersection of Wood Street, Grand Avenue, and Veteran’s Drive, which is dangerous.  Adding to the problem is the credit union customers exiting into that intersection.  It’s going to take a coordinated effort to determine the best way to handle this area.  A recommendation will be ready in the near future.

President Wilshire noted that area is pretty complicated.

Mr. Herman agreed.  Public Works and Public Safety both need to review it and other people need contacted before a recommendation is made.

Mr. Herman thanked C-93 and The Clarion News for attending the press conference in relation to foot and bicycle patrols.  The Committee wants the community to be aware of the policing that is occurring.  The Chief, Mayor, and officers are all doing a good job working together on this program and are commended for their efforts.

Housing and Zoning:  At the last Council Meeting, Ms. Vavrek stated several people attended voicing opposition to eliminate front yard parking in the amended Zoning Ordinance, which Council did adopt with the stipulation to review the parking.  After review, it was determined Ms. Dunkle is not going to have to change any of her parking because those spaces have been in place for a long time.  Mr. Eustice technically has three parking spaces; a cement pad on the lawn, the single-car garage, and the driveway into the garage.  Ms. Vavrek commented Mr. Eustice claims the driveway is not usable in the winter due to the descent.  Supposedly, the elderly resident that lived there before was able to keep the driveway clear.  The other alternative Mr. Eustice has is to apply for a variance to the Zoning Hearing Board to add another space in the yard.   As far as the Snow Removal Ordinance, when people must alternate parking on the streets, Mr. Eustice’s son could park on Penn Avenue, which is not far away.  Ms. Vavrek announced these individuals will be notified by mail of the determinations.

President Wilshire thinks it would be good to meet with Mr. Eustice before sending a notice.

Ms. Moore wished there was a better solution and stated not everyone has access to his/her driveway in the winter due to the grade but will go and look at the area.

Ms. Vavrek reported there are technically three spaces there and the previous owner was able to use it with no difficulty.

Ms. Leonard and Mr. Zerfoss both stated the resident was elderly and used a snow blower to clear the driveway.

President Wilshire just asked Mr. Eustice be notified personally before a letter is mailed.

Recreation:  Ms. Leonard announced the pool has been very busy and is going well.

Ms. Leonard reported last week Commissioner Donna Oberlander arranged a meeting concerning PA Wilds, which included Mr. Dave Morris, Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau, the other two Commissioners, Mayor Stroup, Ms. Moore, and she, which mainly brought the Commissioners up-to-date.  As a result, Commissioner Oberlander scheduled another meeting for Friday at 10 a.m. to try to get more people and groups to cooperate and form to a united front in presenting Clarion County to PA Wilds to ensure Clarion gets their share of everything they can offer.  Ms. Leonard feels it’s very worthwhile and Commissioner Oberlander will continue to schedule meetings.

After the meeting, Ms. Leonard met with Mr. Morris in reference to his request at the last Council Meeting for permission to place the ALF public art bear at Paul A. Weaver Community Park.  After the Council Meeting, Ms. Leonard checked with the Councilmembers and Mr. Stutzman to see what his/her feelings were on this idea.  There were concerns that the bear would be decorated with leaves rather that a sports theme and the safety of the bear due to vandalism that has occurred at the Park.  Ms. Leonard asked Ms. Vavrek about the possibility of putting it at the Library; however, the Library already has it’s own bear inside.  Meanwhile, Ms. Freenock asked Ms. Tracy Becker, Director of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry, if they would be interested in displaying it outside their new location.  The Chamber expressed interest but has to get permission from the landlord.  Ms. Leonard relayed that to Mr. Morris, who stated the Great Outdoor Visitors Bureau wanted the Borough to have a chance at the bear first and appreciated all the legwork the Borough did with the idea of placing it in front of the new Chamber Office.  That will be passed onto the Committee for a decision.

Mayor’s Report:  Mayor Stroup is working on a few things from the Mayor’s Conference and may have more information ready at the next Council Meeting.

Manager’s Report:  Ms. Freenock stated the Chamber is engaging the services of a different amusement company for ALF.  The contract with J & J Amusements is over.  The required special events permit fees were passed onto the Chamber for review.

Ms. Freenock reported the Borough received some responses to the brush/tree letters and a couple of extensions were granted.

President Wilshire inquired what the difference is with ALF.

Mayor Stroup stated a new company, Swank, is being considered.

Ms. Freenock understood J & J Concessions paid $25 per day for all their games and rides rather than $25 per individual booth/amusement/game/craft booth like everyone else.  In 2000, at a Council Meeting it was decided the Borough needed to charge a fee that was sufficient to cover the Borough’s expenses.  The Borough cannot charge a fee to generate revenue but is allowed to charge a fee that represents the costs incurred.  Ms. Freenock stated Mr. Zerfoss indicated in the 2000 minutes that $25 a day wasn’t sufficient for the entire amusement company.  Council decided when J & J’s contract expired, which was a 10-year contract, then the company would have to pay $25 per day per individual booth.

Mr. Zerfoss reported it wasn’t fair because everyone else had to pay $25 per day.  Mr. Zerfoss opposed the fishpond that took children’s money to win a fish that would die before the child ever got it home.

Ms. Freenock commented the Chamber asked Council to look at it again.  A meeting will be scheduled with the Chamber, President Wilshire, and Ms. Freenock to try to reach a compromise.  Chief Hall and Mr. Stutzman were asked to determine the amount of time and materials spent during ALF.

If the recommended amount in 2000 was $25, Mr. Zerfoss feels with inflation it has to be higher now.

President Wilshire inquired if the new company will be reviewed in terms of safety.

Ms. Freenock stated that’s up to the Chamber.  When the Chamber reviewed the contract, Ms. Freenock asked if the Borough could obtain a list of employees, which the Chamber agreed to. That way the Borough would have the opportunity to conduct random background checks, which the Solicitor relayed is within the Borough’s rights.  Drug testing is not permitted.  Ms. Freenock feels the special event policy needs to be reviewed.

Mr. Herman realizes the Chamber puts on the event but questions what the safety record of this other company is.  Records have to be kept on certificates at the state level.  The Borough should strongly encourage the Chamber to keep that in mind before changing.  The Borough owes it to the children of the community the safety of the rides he/she is riding.

Ms. Freenock asked a paragraph be inserted that any license issued by the Department of Health for food vendors and the agency responsible for the rides be available and posted.

Mayor Stroup stated back in February there was definite consideration of the quality of the people coming to help with the event.

Mr. Herman stressed it’s one thing to have a reference on the company but another to ensure the safety records are good and up-to-date.  For instance, on the news it’s often reported a ride collapses, people get hurt.  After review, the license was out-of-date or there was a problem.  The Borough’s dealt with a vendor before with a proven record.

Mayor Stroup clarified the contract with J & J wasn’t a 10-year contract, but a 5-year contract with a 5-year option.  The Chamber didn’t respond in 5 days to J & J’s offer and the Chamber put out RFP’s.  Safety reasons were considered.

Mr. Herman thinks Clarion County needs to be involved as well.

Ms. Freenock informed everyone the new company provides a time to do safety checks where all the rides will be shut down and checks will be done.  Ms. Freenock asked the contract include that the Borough be indemnified and plans to see if the Borough can be listed as an additional insured on the certificate of insurance, which the company provides to the Chamber.

Old Business:  Mr. Herman commented at Tuesday’s Council Meeting the recommendation to reverse the one-way direction of Boundary Street will be done.  A meeting was held with Penn Dot to make sure it could be done and it appears it can be.

New Business:  Ms. Freenock provided Councilmembers with a calendar indicating all the meetings held in July and all the meetings scheduled for August.  It could be used as a reminder.  If anyone wants a meeting added to the calendar, he/she should notify the Borough.  Ms. Freenock stated this could be provided to Councilmembers each month so everyone knows what occurred and what’s coming up.

Correspondence:  There was none.

On a motion by Mr. Herman with a second by Ms. Vavrek, the Work Session was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

                     ______________________________

                     Nancy K. Freenock

                     Borough Secretary