PRESENT VIA ZOOM – President Bollendorf, Vice President Stockton, Councilwoman Anzinger, Councilwoman Benjamin, Councilwoman McMenamin, Councilwoman Reichner, Mayor Guenst, Manager Hegele, Assistant Secretary DeRenzis, Superintendent Sine, Solicitor Geiser, and Engineer Goff were present.
ABSENT – Chief Gardner, Councilwoman Ostrander, Treasurer Rich, and Downtown Director Simon were absent.
CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the August 17, 2020 Committee Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION – The invocations was given by Mayor Guenst.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Bollendorf.
MEETING NOTES – President Bollendorf reviewed the Public Comment Policy on the back of the agenda with regards to addressing Council and time allotment.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Diane Battis, 320 W. Moreland Avenue, stated she felt the Public Works Committee trash survey was a generic survey and thinks it was answered by people who live in apartments and do not get our trash service or people who do not live in Hatboro. President Bollendorf stated that the purpose of the survey was to get as much feedback as possible regarding the trash pick- up. He stated that we recently went back to twice a week pick up and wanted to make sure that the residents were happy with the service provided and that the Borough is doing what they want them to do.
VICTORIAN VILLAGE II LAND DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION – Victorian Village gave a Victorian Village II Land Development presentation.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Vice President Stockton stated that the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List for the month of July 2020 is $ 15,178.05. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY CAPITAL EXPENDITURE LIST – Vice President Stockton stated that the Enterprise Fire Company List for the month of July 2020 is $ 1,875.00. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION – President Bollendorf asked if tis was just a “housekeeping issue” that the Borough needs to continue. Sergeant Detective Gould stated that yes, it is. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
FINANCE/GRANTS COMMITTEE
PLGIT ACCOUNT – Vice President Stockton stated that he might want to amend this item as we are seeking to opening an account with PLGIT because they specialize with working with municipalities and we meet all the requirements for municipal money. He stated that if they come back with a competitive interest rate, then it may make sense to move the money there. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
2021 BUDGET PREPARATION ANNOUNCEMENT – Vice President Stockton stated that budget season is upon us again and Council would like to stay as proactive as possible especially since this year was tumultuous financially due to COVID-19. He stated that he would like to have a few meetings with the budget committee and start to look at where the Borough is at and start at look at where we are at for the year and start to put together a loose plan for the budget. He stated that he wanted the public to know that the process is going to be started now.
BONAIR/N. PENN/MONTGOMERY AVENUE PRELIMINARY INTERSECTION LAYOUT – Engineer Goff stated that the County developed a conceptual plan for this intersection which was ran through the Steering Committee which was put into the Montco 2040 Plan and the Borough was awarded funds for this project through the Montco 2040 Grant Application. Engineer Goff stated that her office has been working on the construction plans and wanted to provide an update for residents. She stated that the road will be narrowed, there be ADA ramps installed, sidewalks and curbing installed, and between the sidewalks and curbing there will be landscaping. Vice President stated that he would like to share this with the public on the website in case they have any questions or feedback. Manager Hegele stated that the Borough delivered notices to the residents to let them know about this but will put something back up again to inform residents about this project. Councilwoman Benjamin asked if new sidewalks will be connected to existing sidewalks and because it is not as clear. Engineer Goff stated that there are no existing sidewalks.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EVENTS COMMITTEE
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER EVENTS -Councilwoman Reichner stated we are continuing with Hatboro’s Hungary Hideaway on Williams Lane between York and Orchard Avenue Thursday through Sunday and will continue through the rest of the summer.
She also stated that the Farmers Market and Cruise Night is Friday August 21 at the Hatboro Baptist Church. She also stated that if you are going, please practice social distancing and wear a mask.
Friday September 4 is another Farmers Market and Friday September 18 is the final Farmers Market and Cruise night. She stated that both begin at 5:00 P.M. at Hatboro Baptist Church as well.
NEW BUSINESSES -Councilwoman Reichner stated that there are two new businesses in the Borough this month. She stated Eco Nail and Spa located at 224 N. York Road and to stay tuned for their grand opening. She also stated that Crafts and Pets located at 216 S. York Road which a store featuring craft supplies and goodies for your pets and stay tuned for their grand opening as well.
AUGUST BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: DELETED SCENE TATTOO REMOVAL– Councilwoman Reichner stated that Deleted Scene Tattoo Removal, owned by Hannah Stevens and located at 136 S. York Road, is the August Business Spotlight.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
TRASH SURVEY UPDATE – Councilwoman Benjamin stated that we received four hundred responses to our trash survey and that based on responses, residents are pleased with what Public Works is doing and are satisfied with their services. She stated that they would like to get more information for residents regarding how much residents pay for trash services in their taxes.
2020 ROAD PAVING – Engineer Goff stated that Superintendent Sine put together a list of roads that need paving in the Borough and she put together the estimates for cost for each of these roads.
Engineer Goff stated that curbing is not available to be paid for from liquid fuels funds but that ADA ramps are eligible. Councilwoman Benjamin asked Superintendent Sine which roads were in most need of paving.
Superintendent Sine stated the roads that are most in need have curbing concerns and there are other roads that we can swap out or put in place of them for this year while we work out the curbing issues. Superintendent Sine also stated that we will not get close to what we want done this year but at least there is a number to work with, and we can mix and match those numbers to the budget. President Bollendorf stated that for anyone who doesn’t know, the curbing issue is that residents will be responsible for replacing the curbs and we cannot pave while the curbing needs replacement. Engineer Goff stated that for Madison Avenue, the total cost for curbing is $38,500.00 and according to the Borough’s ordinance, it is the responsibility of the resident to maintain their curb. President Bollendorf stated that letters will have to go out to residents informing them that they are responsible for replacing their curbing, but we should give them at least a year’s notice. Councilwoman Benjamin stated that we should also provide some information by letting them know of contractors who could do this. Superintendent Sine stated that the next road in need of paving is W. Monument Avenue from York Road to Pine Tree Lane as there is no curbing there and/or S. Linden Avenue from W. Moreland to Dead End. Manager Hegele stated that W. Lehman Avenue is on the list and since PECO is currently working on the street right now, she asked Superintendent Sine if this is something we can do in coordination with PECO. Superintendent Sine stated that it is his intent however not knowing the extent of their project, we will have to wait until they finish then we can coordinate with PECO on it, but it is hard to get funding on the unknown. Superintendent Sine stated that it would be his recommendation that when PECO finishes the project, we are holding them to the Borough’s design specifications for restoring that road but there will be portions they did not work on that will still need paving. President Bollendorf stated that we should do W. Monument then W. Lehman and since the quote from the Engineer is the entire road curb to curb, PECO will help off set the cost due to their project. Councilwoman Benjamin agreed. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
President Bollendorf asked Superintendent Sine and Engineer Goff to work on identifying the curbing that needs to be replaced on Madison Avenue and we will have to come up with a polite letter to residents to give them at least a years notice informing them the curbs have to be replaced before we pave and that according to Borough Ordinance, they are responsible for this cost.
BATTERY COLLECTION BOX ANNOUNCEMENT – Councilwoman Benjamin stated that we are collecting cell phone and regular batteries at Borough Hall. Councilwoman Benjamin also stated that residents can drop off their batteries for proper recycling.
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
PARKS AND REC ORDINANCE – Councilwoman Anzinger stated that we have a Parks and Recs Ordinance which the Borough is deeming that the Parks and Rec Board in the best interest and general welfare of the residents of the Borough to advise in the following matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation including but not limited to land acquisition for purposes of active or passive recreation including open space preservation , park land development, and programming. Councilwoman Anzinger also stated that she thought we should allow for more variable people to sit on this board and asked if we could amend this ordinance to allow for one business owner and not just limit it to residents. Solicitor Geiser stated that the Borough would have to re advertise and that Council could not enact it tonight. Councilwoman Anzinger stated that she was fine either was as we have had enough residents show interest but to keep consistent, she does not want to leave out a business owner if this is something that that would be interested in. President Bollendorf stated that we can re advertise as long as the majority of people on the Board are residents and President Bollendorf removed this item from the Voting Meeting.
AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY – Councilwoman Anzinger stated that two candidates were interviewed but feels we need to amend the current ordinance to allow one business owner to sit on this committee. President Bollendorf said we will authorize the Solicitor to make this amendment. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT – Councilwoman Anzinger stated that she would like to appoint Jill Murray to the Environmental Committee Board for a term of three years. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
POLICY COMMITTEE – None.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST –Councilwoman McMenamin stated that the Union Library Expenditure List for the month of August 2020 is $ 18,380.00. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
CONDITIONAL USE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (EXPIRATION OF CONDITIONAL USE)– Councilwoman McMenamin stated that during our recent review of this Ordinance, Solicitor Geiser discovered that we do not have provisions in the Ordinance for the expiration of Conditional Use Approval and that it is her recommendation that we should add it should expire twelve months from the approval date. Solicitor Geiser clarified that it is twelve months for expiration for a variance or special exception. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
2020 TAX UPSET SALE (CONTINGENT ON SCHOOL DISTRICT) – Councilwoman McMenamin stated that on May 23, 2020 the Montgomery County Commissioners in conjunction with the County Tax Claim issued a letter concerning the September 24, 2020 Tax Upset Sale. She also stated that this letter summarizes that a one-time exemption due to COVID-19 we have the ability to create a Resolution to accept properties for which we are owed delinquent taxes until the 2021 Upset Sale and we would have to agree with the School Board for it to go into effect. She also stated that this is for properties who were delinquent on their 2018 or prior Real Estate Taxes. Solicitor Geiser stated that the Borough would vote first and then the School Board would have to vote for this to go in effect. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
POC PURDUE PHARMA BANKRUPTCY – Solicitor Geiser stated that one of the main manufacturers of Opioids, Purdue Pharma, has declared bankruptcy and there is pending litigation against pharmacies. She also stated that because they have declared bankruptcy, the Borough was advised to file a proof of claim in the Federal Bankruptcy Court and that this would assert that the Borough, over a number of years, has been harmed financially as a result of the Opioid crisis. She also stated that these would be damages for law enforcement and social damages which would encompass these damages for the past ten years. She stated that it doesn’t guarantee the Borough will receive what was requested, it is just asserted that Hatboro has been damaged due to injuries and deaths. She also stated that there was a formula used to calculate this loss is universal across the United States and based on Hatboro’s population, it was calculated that we would assert over a three- million-dollar Proof of Claims. She stated that it was due the end of July and her firm filed it on behalf of the Borough in order to protect any losses the Borough had and hopefully can recover. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
EATON PARK STREAMBANK RESTORATION PROJECT BIDS –Councilwoman McMenamin stated that bids were received and reviewed by Engineer Goff and she recommends that the bid be awarded to Flyway Excavating Inc. in the amount of $248,745.00. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
MILLER MEADOW IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PAYMENT NUMBER 1 – Councilwoman McMenamin stated that Engineer Goff has recommended that we authorize the first payment for the Miller Meadow Improvement Project in the amount of $91,345.50. She also stated that there is a $10,149.50 (10%) retainage fee which is being deducted from that. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
67 BYBERRY ZONING HEARING BOARD FEE REFUND – Councilwoman McMenamin stated that recently the application for 67 Byberry Road has been withdrawn and the variance is no longer needed as the property has been sold and they are now requesting a refund. She also stated that the Borough did have expenses as the application was processed and the remaining balance is $156.95. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
VICTORIAN VILLAGE II PRELIMMINARY/FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT – This item was discussed during the presentation at the beginning at the meeting and was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE DISCUSSION – Councilwoman McMenamin stated that through the COVID-19 pandemic Council has been meeting virtually through zoom and Council needs to discuss if they want to continue to meet this way or go back to two in person meetings a month. She also stated that if Council continues once a month then they should stick to the third Monday for consistency and that she supports staying consistent because she likes that fact that we are keeping everyone safe but still well informed. Vice President Stockton agreed. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Councilwoman McMenamin stated that the Committee/Council Meeting will be September 21, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. She also stated that there will be no Planning Commission Meeting in September. She also stated that the Historical Commission will meet September 1, 2020 at 7:00 P.M virtually. She also stated that the EAC will meet September 10, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. virtually. She also stated that the Zoning Hearing Board will meet September 9, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. virtually and they will be meeting to hear the application for 45 Franklin Avenue in request of a variance for the maximum height of an accessory structure to enlarge a garage.
HATBORO HORSHAM SOCCER CLUB SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman McMenamin stated that the Borough received a park use request for the Hatboro Horsham Soccer Club and it is to use the field at Memorial Park for the upcoming season due to not being able to use the fields at Keith Valley Middle School. She also stated that with their request they have included their safety plan for COVID-19 as well as stating that they will only practice one team at a time at various times throughout the week and games will be scheduled on Saturdays. She also stated that at this time, we do not have anyone using that field at the times requested. President Bollendorf stated that he looked at the plan and it is pretty much consistent with Hatboro Little League’s Plan and spacing out spectators is the important part. This item was moved to the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda for approval.
OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There was no new business or updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT – President Bollendorf adjourned the August 17, 2020 Committee Meeting at 7:55 P.M.
BOROUGH OF HATBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2020.
CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting to order at 7:55 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was no public comment.
MAYORS REPORT – Mayor Guenst stated that a few weeks ago she attended the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association four-day affair and there were a lot of good exchanges of ideas. She also stated that Hatboro Horsham School District voted to go all virtual and that she has a Parent Resource page for all types of resources for parents during COVID-19 and she asked Assistant Secretary DeRenzis to put it up on the Borough’s website. She also stated that she has been informed that the signs are up for one-way traffic patterns at the new Crooked Billet Elementary School.
OFFICER’S REPORTS
PRESIDENTS REPORT – President Bollendorf stated that that we are starting Budget season and wanted to let everyone know that hatboro is in a much better place than most municipalities are because we prepared for an emergency three years ago. He also Council and all department heads to do their best not to incur any more expenses on residents for property taxes because we can not burden them with more bills if they are not working. He also stated that businesses are suffering, and we are doing our best to help them and that they pay property taxes as well. He also stated that they must to do their best not to raise taxes this year.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Manager Hegele stated that at the end of July 2020, the balance was $ 5,648,669.39 in the reserve fund at Hatboro Federal Savings Bank which earned interest in the amount of $ 789.96.
SOLICITOR’S REPORT – Solicitor Geiser stated that that this past month they finalized the Parks and Recreation Ordinance and drafted notice and that will be ready next month for Council to consider acting with the change on membership requirements. She also stated that they drafted a Bamboo Ordinance that is ready for review and will be enacted next month if Council desires. She also stated that it has been a busy month for land development as there are two items on the agenda tonight regarding Victorian Village II. She also stated that the Planning Commission has recommended the approval of both the waivers and preliminary final development and they also drafted a Resolution should Council so desire to approve the Resolutions that are prepared for them to sign off on. She also stated that they filed the Proof of Claim on the Borough’s behalf against Perdue Pharma in their Federal bankruptcy matter.
ENGINEER’S REPORT – Engineer Goff stated that under the Jacksonville Road and Montgomery Avenue signal, Penndot did approve the ADA ramps so construction for that project will commence shortly. Engineer Goff also stated that the revised plans for the Corinthian Trail project have been submitted both the conservation district and Penndot for their review. She also stated that under the Eaton park Project they have received 6 bids and she is recommending that Borough awards the bid to the lowest
bidder which is Flyaway Excavating. She also stated that under the Miller Meadow project, payment number one be awarded to the contractor.
MANAGER’S REPORT – Manager Hegele stated that that PECO has been doing a gas main replacement project along W. Lehman Avenue and she wanted to remind everyone that there has been some minor issues with regards to this project and the Borough has been contacted with regards to those issues and if anyone has any issues or damages as a result of the work done by the contractor, the information can be found on our website with how to file a claim or make contact with PECO. She also stated that she reached out to PECO and they will be contacting the 4 residents to try and resolve the complaints. Manager Hegele stated the County has announced the 2020 Montco Trail Challenge is up and running. She also stated that the trail challenge is in its fifth year and is a County run program that encourages residents to explore participating trails throughout Montgomery County. She also stated that the Borough is promoting this challenge on our Facebook page and website and that the website to register is http://www.montcopa.org/trailchallenge. Manager Hegele also stated that signage has been put up by Public Works for Walk Works and she is hoping to kick this off in the fall and to stay tuned for more information. Manager Hegele stated the Borough continues to get complaints regarding rats and she has been out to several different locations with the Health Department and she wanted to assure everyone listening, that we are addressing the problem the best that we can. She also stated that we receive anonymous letters which do not help and therefore we need more information so that we can investigate the complaints. She also stated that she wanted to make everyone aware that the Borough cannot just go onto private property to look at complaints and we need permission from property owners to access rear yards and we do not share information when we receive this complaints but know that they are being handled. She also stated that we have prepared handed out educational hand outs to the public at the Farmers Market, in Borough Hall, and they are also on our website. Manager Hegele stated that today Hatboro was notified that our submission of the Celano Park Storm Sewer Pipe Replacement Project has been approved for a Pennsylvania small water and sewer program grant by the Commonwealth Financing Authority Board in the amount of $200,000.00.
STAFF REPORTS
POLICE – There was nothing to report.
TAX COLLECTIONS – The July 2020 Tax Collector’s report was submitted electronically.
PUBLIC WORKS – Superintendent Sine stated that on July 21st and 22nd, we had four roads micro surfaced and during the jobs, several complaints were received and that most were due to the extremely hot temperatures which slowed the cure time of the asphalt. He also stated that scuff marks from cars turning their wheels while not in motion were observed by himself and he followed up with the contractor, who will be back this Wednesday to make repairs. He also stated that during the job, there were two quality issues that were observed, and each were corrected immediately.
Superintendent Sine stated that on August 4th, the region was hit by a tropical storm that drenched Hatboro with several inches of rain in a short amount of time and localized flash flooding occurred and that several trees came down. He also stated that they have completed most of the cleanup but still have some minor tree work to complete in Eaton Park.
Superintendent Sine stated that a Public Works crew will be performing storm drain work in the area of Loller Road between Academy Road and Windover Road in the coming weeks. He also stated that he expects the road to be passable and that they will contact residents directly impacted by this project when he has a better idea of timing.
FIRE MARSHAL – The July 2020 Fire Marshal report was submitted electronically.
FIRE COMPANY REPORT – There was nothing to report.
UNION LIBRARY REPORT – Director Celec stated that the Library building reopened to the public on July 29th for limited purposes and they can do thirty-minute visits by appointment only to browse materials or use computers and a mask is required. He also stated that their open hours have extended to Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 A.M until 7:00 P.M and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M until 2:00 P.M.
Director Celec stated parking lot pick up is still going on and they encourage everyone that can do so to continue using the library in this way. He also stated that their e-library is open 24/7 with over a million book titles, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and more.
Director Celec stated that his staff can help you with the 2020 Census and that the deadline has been extended through the end of September.
Director Celec stated that for summer reading they have an online service called Beanstack and that kids of all ages and adults are invited to track their summer reading and get prizes. He also stated they have gift certificates and other prizes and you can visit the website to join.
Director Celec stated that there will not be a September book sale due to COVID concerns and he hopes to return it next year.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT – Manager Hegele stated that Hatboro Now is the directory of our 165 businesses who have let us know that they are open and operating at some capacity and it is available on Facebook and Instagram and is updated weekly and posted every Monday. She also stated that if there is any business that is not in the directory, she encourages everyone to reach out to Stephanie Simon.
Manager Hegele stated that Stephanie continues to send out weekly email updates to business owners providing them up to date information and resources to help them with grant and loan opportunities and she includes marketing tips and introductions to new promotional opportunities.
Manager Hegle also stated that #ShopHatboro social media campaign is now up and running until the end of the year and we are asking people to use social media platforms to encourage to shop local and specifically support our businesses in Hatboro. She also stated that anyone who posts a picture of a product or service they purchased in Hatboro with the #ShopHatboro, will be entered in a monthly drawing for a prize worth at least $ 25.00 and it is a prize that has been donated from one of our many businesses.
Manager Hegele also stated that the business spotlight for September is Wolfy’s Furniture and stuff which is located on York road and they also have a second business on Jacksonville Road Antique Extravaganza.
ORDER OF BUSINESS AND VOTING ITEMS
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS – Vice President Stockton made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of Tax Collections, Public Works, Fire Marshal, and Treasurer’s Reports. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST, PAYMENT OF BILLS, MANUAL CHECKS AND TRANSFERS – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve the Warrant List, Payment of bills, manual Checks, and transfers for the month of August. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Anzinger, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
JUNE 22, 2020 COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – Councilwoman Benjamin made a motion to approve the June 22, 2020 Committee/Council Meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
JULY 20, 2020 COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to approve the July 20, 2020 Committee/Council Meeting Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Anzinger, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
ENTERPRISE FIRE COMAPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Reichner made a motion to approve the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List for the month of July 2020 in the amount of $15,178.05. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY CAPITAL EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve the Enterprise Fire Company Capital Expenditure List for the month of July 2020 in the amount of $ 1,875.00. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to extend the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for the Borough of Hatboro. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
PLGT ACOUNT – Vice President Stockton made a motion to open a PLGT account for the Borough of Hatboro. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
2020 ROAD PAVING PROJECT – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to pave W. Monument Avenue from York Road to Pine Tree Lane and W. Lehman from York Road to S. Chester. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ORDINANCE – This item was tabled so Solicitor Geiser can draft an amendment to the ordinance.
AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ORDINANCE – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to authorize the Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Environmental Advisory Committee Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-41, appointing Jill Murray to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term of 3 years. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve the Union Library Expenditure List for the month of August 20230 in the amount of $ 18,380.00. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
CONDITIONAL USE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve the drafting and advertising of an Amendment to the Conditional Use Ordinance, providing an expiration date. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
2020 TAX UPSET SALE – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve the removal of delinquent properties from the 2020 Tax Upset Sale and postponing the sale of these properties to 2021 due to COVID-19. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
POC PURDUE PHARMA BANKRUPTCY RATIFICATION – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to ratify the PCO and addendum filed for the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy in the amount of $ 3,157,017.00. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman McMenamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
EATON PARK STREAMBANK RESTORATION BID – Councilwoman Reichner made a motion to award the base bid for the Eaton Park Streambank Restoration Project to Flyway Excavating Inc. in the amount of $ 248,745.00. Motion was seconded by Vice President Stockton, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
MILLER MEADOW IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PAYMENT NO. 1 – Vice President Stockton made a motion to approve payment request No. 1 for the Miller Meadow Improvement Project in the amount of $91,345.50. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
67 BYBERRY ZONING HEARING BOARD FEE REFUND REQUEST – Vice President Stockton made a motion to approve the Zoning Hearing Board fee refund request for the property located at 67 Byberry Road in the amount of $ 156.95. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
VICTORIAN VILLAGE II LAND DEVELOPMENT WAIVER REQUESTS – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve the waiver requests from Chapter 22 of the of the Borough of Hatboro Code of Ordinances for the Victorian Village II Project Land Development. Motion was seconded by Vice President Stockton, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
VICTORIAN VILLAGE II PRELIMINARY/FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT – Councilwoman Anzinger made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-42, approving the Preliminary/Final Land Development for the Victorian Village II Project. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to change the September meeting schedule to hold a combined virtual Committee/Council Meeting on Monday, September 21, at 7:00 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Benjamin, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0.
HATBORO HORSHAM SOCCER CLUB SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman Anzinger asked how they will determine when they move from stage I to stage II and that she likes the protocols in place for stage I but wants to understand what the plan is when restrictions start to loosen.
Karen Greenberg stated that some clubs and organizations started earlier and that when they first start they will keep everyone spaced out and everyone will be asked to bring their own equipment so nothing will be shared and cones for example will only be handled by the coaches and will be sanitized after each game and practice. She also stated that they are going to start with small practices with not a lot of contact and then as we phase in the games are scheduled to begin on September 12. She also stated that they are following guidelines put forth by the EPYSA and how they state everyone is to conduct games and practices. Councilwoman Anzinger asked the average age that will be participating. Karen Greenberg stated that they have U4 to U15 and they will space everyone out and leaving time in between games to allow for people to leave and arrive separately so that there is not a lot of crossover.
President Bollendorf asked if anything comes from the County or State that they must forfeit rest of season or scale back will they comply with the Borough. Karen Greenberg stated that yes, they will follow anything issued by the State, County, or Borough.
Councilwoman Benjamin stated that while exercise is important for children, school is a priority and with the 2020-2021 school year starting remotely, she is not sure with that level of decision if it is necessarily prudent to do sports especially games. She also stated that she can almost make an exception for practices because they are much more controlled environment where as far as games, in her opinion, all bets are off because you are in close contact. Councilwoman Anzinger agreed.
Councilwoman McMenamin agreed with both and stated that she has a concern with the younger players especially if it moves forward with the stages because it is a lot easier with the players if they are older but with the 3 to 6 year age group it is hard to maintain the social distancing as well as following all of the rules because they are starting to learn how to do that in general as opposed to amongst a pandemic.
Councilwoman Reichner stated that Council approved the Little League to move forward and in certain situations they are all handling the same ball whereas with soccer they are only using their feet. She also stated that she did not think the numbers for enrollment were high this year.
Karen Greenberg stated that this year they are very down on their numbers so there will probably only be one or two teams for every age group and they are trying to keep them limited with the amount of players on each team so there may be only about seven players on a team and as far as the younger players, there may be only three or four on the field at the same time along with two coaches on the field with them to help with the social distancing.
Vice President Stockton stated that he doesn’t know that it is a fair comparison to education because education is indoors and at close proximity where this is an outdoor activity so safety is of course important but that it is not necessarily an “apples to apples comparison” when you look at an indoor school and then being outside in a park. He also stated that while nothing is 100% safe right now, if you look at mitigating risk, there is a difference.
Councilwoman McMenamin stated she wanted to address Councilwoman Reichner’s question as far as comparing Little League to soccer, she stated she thinks Little League is a little more spread out but with soccer especially with the younger ages, they tend to cluster as they are running down the field and she questions more regarding the younger players because they tend to cluster often.
Councilwoman Reichner stated that she is team mom for Little League right now and the younger one’s cluster as well for that.
Councilwoman Benjamin stated that she thinks baseball is a game that already is socially distanced because normally the kids are 40-50 feet apart whereas with soccer especially at the younger levels it is referred to as “swarm Ball” because the kids cluster together to get the ball.
Councilwoman McMenamin asked if the soccer club has taken these things into account and if there is anything they are going to practice as far as helping with the younger groups because that is what most of them have concerns about.
Ben Barbor stated that as far as Little League, they are having the kids sit with their families as they will be socially distanced around the field, so they are either at their positions on the field spaced out or sitting with their families.
Councilwoman Reichner stated that she feels the kids also know what a pandemic feels like now as they have been out of school and they have been at home quarantined for a number of months and she thinks that they will take the proper precautions on the field because they understand the risk if they don’t.
Councilwoman Benjamin stated that she is in favor of practices because its controlled but it’s the games that she has the hesitance on.
Vice President Stockton stated that his position on this the entire time has been he thinks we are doing a good job keeping an eye out on the CDC and Federal guidelines and he is looking at the CDC guidelines now and they are checking all of the boxes for precautions and he thinks that a lot of thought went into it and thinks we should post on the Facebook page as it is an interesting read.
Vice President Stockton made a motion to approve the special event request submitted by the Hatboro Horsham Soccer Club to allow practices and games in Memorial Park through November 2020. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner. Councilwoman Benjamin voted no. Councilwoman Anzinger voted yes. Councilwoman McMenamin voted yes.
President Bollendorf voted yes. 1 nay, 5 ayes. Motion carried 5-1.
OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There was no old business or updates.
NEW BUSINESS – There was no new business.
PUBLIC COMMENT – There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT – Councilwoman McMenamin made a motion to adjourn the August 17, 2020 Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 6-0. President Bollendorf adjourned the August 17, 2020 Council meeting at 8:44 P.M.