ROCKLEDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
OF JULY 31, 2006

The Rockledge Borough Council met at 7:30 p.m. on July 31, 2006, at the Rockledge Borough Hall. After the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited, the roll was called as follows: Mr. Denelsbeck, Mr. Beady, Mr. Caffrey, Mr. Casey, and Mayor Costello.

Mr. Denelsbeck asked for any additions to the agenda. Mr. Casey moved an agenda item regarding PECO information from Public Service to Finance.

Mr. Denelsbeck added an agenda item to Personnel.

Mr. Caffrey motioned to adopt the Agenda as amended. All were in favor.

Law and Planning:

Mr. Beady announced that the Zoning Hearing Board denied the request for variance applied for by the residents of 221 Jarrett Avenue. They were requesting a variance from the minimum side yard requirement of 8 feet in order to subdivide their property.

Wachovia has received final approval from PennDot and should be submitting their plans for approval this week. Mr. Denelsbeck noted that the plans for the bank arrived in the Borough Office today.

Finance

Mr. Casey announced that a representative from PECO would be meeting with the Borough Manager on Tuesday, August 8 regarding summary billing.

Public Service

Mr. Caffrey had nothing to discuss.

Public Safety

Nothing to discuss.

Streets, Lights, and Sewers

Mr. Beady announced that the poles have been set for the fence in the Borough Hall parking lot. The fence should be finished Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.

Yard waste collection will take place on Tuesday this week due to the vacation schedule of the Streets Crew.

Recreation

Mr. Denelsbeck announced that Summer Camp will end on August 11.

Property

Mr. Beady had nothing to discuss at this time.

Personnel

Mr. Denelsbeck announced that he and the Borough employees met with Lincoln Financial regarding the concept of beginning a 457 installment plan for the employees. Mr. Denelsbeck asked for a motion to be made to approve this plan pending Mr. Bresnan’s review of the contract we have to sign with Lincoln Financial. Mr. Casey made this motion. All were in favor.

Mr. Denelsbeck announced that Mr. Mori has submitted his resignation from Council effective today. Motion was made to accept Mr. Mori’s resignation. All were in favor. Mr. Denelsbeck announced that Council will be seeking interested candidates to fill this position.

Public Comment

Mr. Denelsbeck asked for public comment. Mrs. Ivey noted that the new trash cans in front of the old mill property and the Borough Hall are very nice. Mrs. Ivey stated that a neighbor on Jarrett put up a new fence and stenciled in red “Dogs on Patrol.” Mrs. Ivey asked if this was legal. Mr. Denelsbeck stated the Building Inspector would be sent out to take a look at it.

Mr. Goldberg asked for clarification on the holdup with the Wachovia Bank. Mr. Denelsbeck stated that the holdup was the issue of their driveways in and out of a state highway and they needed a permit from PennDot.

Motion was made to recess to Executive Session to discuss two personnel issues. All were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Metzinger
Assistant Borough Manager