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RETURN The Second Meeting of the Council of The Borough of Wilson
was held in the PRESENT:
Leonard Feinberg
James Klass ABSENT: Ronald Nixon Also present were: Mayor David S. Perruso, Chief Richard
Nace, Chief Michael Collins, Superintendent Greg Drake READING OF THE MINUTES: PRESENTATION OF MATTERS BY PERSONS PRESENT: None
1. A letter was received from Gwyn Verenna applying for a position on the Mary Meuser Library Board. 2. A letter was received from Phillip “Dan” Mannix applying for a position on the Mary Meuser Library Board. 3. A letter of appreciation was received from the James McGowan family. 4.
A letter was received from William W. Csaszar, Jr. requesting assistance
from the police department patrolling COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: 1. Mayor Perruso informed Council that the total fines collected by Magistrate Koury were $7,790.80. 2. Mayor Perruso has received a request for handicapped parking
from Earl S. Young, Jr. at 1848 Lehigh Street. 3.
Mayor Perruso and Chief Nace presented Wayne John Degan to Council to be
hired as a part time police officer. 1.
Mr. McGowan, Mr. Reiss, Mayor Perruso, and Ms. Lohrman had attended a
meeting last week with Palmer 2.
Ms. Lohrman has received drawings of the Edelman Center signs showing the
businesses listed and the location of the 3.
Ms. Lohrman has received an e-mail from Amy Riddle concerning Fisk field.
Ms. Riddle has requested a delineation on
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: GENERAL GOVERNMENT: 1.
Mr. Feinberg informed Council that the Borough had received a request for
payment of health insurance benefits after FIRE: 1.
Mr. Starniri informed Council that Chief Collins would like permission to
apply for a $135,000.00 to $150,000.00 PEMA POLICE: None PUBLIC WORKS: None PARKS AND RECREATION: 1.
Ms. Lilly inquired about the progress of the Jeffery field parking lot
project. Mr. Drake replied that he
would be paving the lot 2.
Ms. Lilly reminded Mr. Drake to make several repairs at the Avona
building, i.e., light in the basement, problem with the heat, 3.
Ms. Lilly inquired as to whether or not dances would be allowed again at
the pool. Mr. Reiss stated that
when the dances were 4. Mr. Reiss verified that the cheerleading mats were removed from the community center. ATTORNEY None MECAB: 1.
Mr. McGowan informed Council that the February MECAB meeting was
cancelled. OLD BUSINESS: None DEFERRED BUSINESS: 1. Motion by Ms. McGinley to appoint Gwyn Verenna and Phillip “Dan” Mannix to the Mary Meuser Library Board. 2.
Mr. Klass inquired on what the Civil Service Commission did.
Mr. Klass volunteered to fill the position vacated by Mr. McIlroy. NEW BUSINESS 1.
Mr. Feinberg suggested sending a letter to the Wilson Area School
District to request they consider passing Act 72.
Motion by 2.
Mr. Starniri informed Council that he had attended a PSAB Policy and
Resolution committee meeting. One
of the resolutions ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance 726 – Adopting the Little Lehigh Creek Watershed Act 167. Affirmative
votes were cast by: Mr. Feinberg, Mr. Klass, Ms. Lilly, Ms. McGinley, Mr.
McGowan, Mr. Reiss, Mr. Schug, and RESOLUTIONS: 1.
Resolution 1112 – Adopting the Two Rivers Greenway Plan.
Mr. McGowan gave a brief overview of the Greenway Plan to 2.
Resolution 1113 – Preliminary Activities and the Use of Funds for FFY
05 CDBG Program. Motion by Mr.
Feinberg. Second by 3. Resolution 1114 – Restating a Fair Housing Policy. Motion by Mr. Feinberg. Second by Mr. Starniri. 4.
Resolution 1115 – Approving Preliminary Activities and the Use of Funds
for FFY 05 HOME Program. Motion by
Mr. Feinberg. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: Bills of $122,600.14 by Ms. McGinley. Second by Ms. Lilly. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. McGinley made a Motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Second by Ms. Lilly and Council concurred. BOROUGH SECRETARY |
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