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                                                                                            WILSON BOROUGH
                                                                                            NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
                                                                                             PENNSYLVANIA
                                                                                             FEBRUARY 28, 2005

The Second Meeting of the Council of The Borough of Wilson was held in the
Guy B. Tomaino Public Safety Building at 2040 Hay Terrace, President Reiss called
the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.  Roll call followed. 

PRESENT:                                                           

                 Leonard Feinberg                                                James Klass
                 Joan A. Lilly                                                        Daneen McGinley
                 James McGowan                                                 Robert Reiss, President
                 David Schug                                                        Louis Starniri                                             

ABSENT:   Ronald Nixon                     

Also present were: Mayor David S. Perruso, Chief Richard Nace, Chief Michael Collins, Superintendent Greg Drake
                                                                                            

READING OF THE MINUTES:

The Minutes of the February 14, 2005 Council Meeting were approved on a Motion by Mr. Feinberg.      
Second by Mr. Klass.
 

PRESENTATION OF MATTERS BY PERSONS PRESENT:

     None

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 

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 
the Philip Lauer Middle School athletic field complex.  Pet owners are allowing their dogs to relieve themselves 
on the fields.  Chief Nace stated that the ordinance could be enforced on school district property and he has 
already notified his officers to keep an eye on the situation.

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.  
     Chief Nace has approved the request.  Motion to approve the handicapped parking request by Mr. Feinberg.  
     Second by Mr. Klass.

3.       Mayor Perruso and Chief Nace presented Wayne John Degan to Council to be hired as a part time police officer.  
Mr. Degan has recently graduated from the police academy and has passed a physical and psychological exam.  
Motion by Ms. McGinley to hire Mr. Degan as a part time police officer.  Second by Mr.Klass.  Mayor Perruso 
swore Officer Degan in as a police officer for Wilson  Borough.

 
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOROUGH MANAGER: 

1.       Mr. McGowan, Mr. Reiss, Mayor Perruso, and Ms. Lohrman had attended a meeting last week with Palmer 
Township concerning the bike path.  Although the final plan has not been approved by PennDot, it appears that the 
bike path will be crossing S. 25^th Street to the north of where the original railroad crossing was.  PennDot has 
indicated that they would not approve two crossings near the same area, i.e. a pedestrian crossing for the bike path 
and an exit from Easton Area High School.  If PennDot approves the plan, the work would be completed this summer.  
It may be possible to run the bike path south in the right-of-way along S. 25^th Street so it would not be necessary to 
get a right-of-way from Weis Markets.  Amy Riddle, our municipal engineer, has completed the plan of survey for the 
bike path.  Next she will be working on designing the transitions.  All necessary information has been forwarded to 
Sara Pandl and Patty Lemmerman for their review.

2.       Ms. Lohrman has received drawings of the Edelman Center signs showing the businesses listed and the location of the 
four signs.  Kevin Evans from CTC Enterprise Ventures Corporation has forwarded the drawings and maps to PennDot 
for approval.  Ms. Lohrman shared the information with Council.

3.       Ms. Lohrman has received an e-mail from Amy Riddle concerning Fisk field.  Ms. Riddle has requested a delineation on 
the wetlands from Gannet-Flemming, the engineers from Easton Suburban Water Authority.  Ms. Riddle will let 
Ms. Lohrman know if the information is adequate to move forward on the boundary and topographical survey or if 
additional work is needed.  A discussion was held on the proposed parking area/staging construction area for Easton 
Suburban Water Authority’s pumping station.  Motion by Ms. Lilly to proceed with plans for the proposed parking area 
at Fisk field as parking at the field is difficult.  Second by Ms. McGinley.  Ms. Lohrman will contact the water company 
about their construction plan

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

1.       Mr. Feinberg informed Council that the Borough had received a request for payment of health insurance benefits after 
retirement.  Mr. Feinberg reminded Council that a package had been offered several years ago, but it was a one time offer.  
Mr. Feinberg recommended not extending the package.

FIRE:

1.       Mr. Starniri informed Council that Chief Collins would like permission to apply for a $135,000.00 to $150,000.00 PEMA 
grant for air packs.  If the grant is approved, the Borough would have to contribute 5% or up to $7,500.00.  Motion to 
authorize Chief Collins to apply for a PEMA grant by Mr. Starniri.  Second by Ms. Lilly.

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 
this spring.

2.       Ms. Lilly reminded Mr. Drake to make several repairs at the Avona building, i.e., light in the basement, problem with the heat, 
and repairing the panic bar.

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 
approved it had not included a time frame.  As long as there were not any problems at the dances, they could continue.  Since the 
pool is Borough property, Wilson police must be present at the dances.

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.  
Ms. Lohrman will check the Civil Service Commission By-Laws to see if a Council person may serve on the commission.

NEW BUSINESS 

1.       Mr. Feinberg suggested sending a letter to the Wilson Area School District to request they consider passing Act 72.  Motion by 
Mr. Feinberg to send the letter to the school district.  Second by Ms. McGinley.

2.       Mr. Starniri informed Council that he had attended a PSAB Policy and Resolution committee meeting.  One of the resolutions 
from York County concerned input on development.  Mr. Starniri recommended MECAB and the Borough proceed on this.  
Ms. Lohrman was requested to draw up a resolution for MECAB changing the radius from three miles to one mile.

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 
Mr. Starniri.  No negative votes were cast.  Ordinance 726 past by an eight to zero vote.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.       Resolution 1112 – Adopting the Two Rivers Greenway Plan.  Mr. McGowan gave a brief overview of the Greenway Plan to 
Council before taking a vote on the resolution.  Motion to approve Resolution 1112 by Mr. McGowan.  Second by Mr. Starniri.

2.       Resolution 1113 – Preliminary Activities and the Use of Funds for FFY 05 CDBG Program.  Motion by Mr. Feinberg.  Second by 
Mr. Starniri.

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.  
Second by Mr. Starniri.

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.

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