MILFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
ON AUGUST 21, 2018 AT 7:00 PM THE MILFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD A PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING IN THE BOROUGH HALL. PRESIDENT FRANK TARQUINIO, COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNETTE HAAR, ADRIANE WENDELL, ROB CIERVO AND SECRETARY PAMELA AHLSTRAND WERE PRESENT. COUNCIL MEMBERS MEAGEN KAMEEN, AARON MAY, AND LUKE TURANO, MAYOR SEAN STRUB, AND SOLICITOR JIM SCANLON WERE NOT PRESENT.
*** THIS WORKSHOP WAS ADVERTISED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PRESIDENT TARQUINIO CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM, and opened with roll call and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA/MINUTES: BY MOTION OF HAAR/WENDELL, AGENDA WAS ADOPTED AS PRESENTED. THERE WERE NO MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING YET TO ADOPT.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION: President Tarquinio said the first order of business was to accept the resignation of Council Member Aaron May, which was announced at the Regular Council Meeting on August 6, 2018. He explained that it was not accepted at that time due to the timing of the next Regular Council Meeting (September 10, 2018), and the requirement that an appointment be made to fill the vacant seat within 30 days of accepting the resignation. BY MOTION OF WENDELL/HAAR (“sadly”), RESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER AARON MAY WAS ACCEPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL.
UPDATE ON SPEED BUMPS: Councilman Ciervo (Street Dept) said he found a number available, but no recommendation as to how to fasten them into dirt. Some discussion about trying temporary ones on certain alleys (e.g., behind Connie Nichols’ house). Bill Kiger (public) suggested getting “Share the Road” signs; Tarquinio said he will obtain some sort of signage to put at River Rd; Ciervo will keep looking at options.
: “No Parking” signs in front of Borough Hall- Zoning Officer Shawn Bolles found a place to obtain signs to put in front of Borough Hall indicating “Borough Employee Parking Only”; 2 signs, $28/each. To alleviate the problem of cars taking up entire parking area, and leaving no where for employees to park. OK to order, per Council. Haar mentioned trimming needed in front of stop sign in front of Rebecca Lindsay’s house- Ciervo will have it trimmed; Kiger commented that he pulled all the milkweed at the gas station there.
PAVING: Tarquinio and Ahlstrand said that they received confirmation from PennDot that liquid fuels funds could be used to pave alleys, as long as Borough is responsible for maintenance of alleys.
HAAR had a question for the Council about corbels which were stored in the Borough Hall building, They belong to the Borough; would like them for the Gar Po Fire Auction. BY MOTION OF WENDELL/HAAR, COUNCIL VOTED TO DONATE CORBELS TO THE AUCTION.
OLD BUSINESS: Wendell brought up Tarquinio’s idea of putting “old business” on the agenda, i.e., contracts that never get followed up on, two hours parking signs, etc. Ciervo will go around with Chief and designate which ones will be enforced, and have street department take down the rest.
Secretary Ahlstrand will come up with a list of “old business” from old agendas.
Haar gave an update on lights in Ann St Park- five (5) lights paid for. ___________ who donated $8,000 will get a light; Mike Lamoreaux (MHE) will get a light; recently sold light to a woman who lost her parents; all will get plaques (MEC). Water fountain is in, Nick May will check to make sure it is ok.
Wendell- Follow up on Preston Erhler’s check for website; Ahlstrand will call Myer’s office.
Chief McCormack was present – Would like to know about hiring two new p/t officer. Ciervo (Public safety Committee) said they were interviewed, reviewed by committee. BY MOTION OF CIERVO/HAAR, COUNCIL VOTED TO HIRE TWO NEW PART TIME POLICE OFFICERS, 32 HR/WEEK: ANGEL JEREMY BRAZDZIONIS and MARIO D’AMBROSIO. Both new graduates of academy, local residents.
Ciervo – Milford Water wants to get rid of excavator (which Borough uses). $21 K. Boro is the only one that uses it; also selling their dump truck. 2004 truck, only 12,000 miles. Asking $17K.
Ciervo said he doesn’t think machine is worth $21K; probably $14K. Sawkill Power equipment just re-did, should get 8 years out of it. Ciervo will talk to Scott Sheldon about a price. Haar asked about a payment schedule. Ciervo said need to settle on a number first, then talk about payments.
Kiger (Public) gave report on sidewalk projects of MEC; working with Eric Yetter; did work around the Dimmick, Dunkin Donuts. West Harford project put off until next year; will do sidewalk by The Craft Show.
Ahlstrand asked about email forwarded regarding damage to corner of Broad/Harford- manhole damage. No incident report received, which should be filed with insurance. Chief could not find a report. Ciervo said he received a text from Sgt DaSilva- he prepared report on 7/30/18. Tarquinio asked if that was Boro or State ROW? Wendell said need to do something about intersection, take away turn lane; Tarquinio said should move line back. Ciervo will call PennDot.
Tarquinio mentioned looking at automated sensors placed several streets back from light, controls lights automatically based on traffic. Can possibly get State funding. Money is available, Pike County didn’t apply for any. Chief concurred, good idea. Wendell asked about stop sign at Turkey Hill- Chief said he sits there, sign is so far back, people stop, and then pull forward. Chief asked about getting light there; Ciervo said study done several years ago. PennDot said no. Tarquinio will look into sensors.
BY MOTION OF CIERVO/HAAR, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:41 PM
