PRESENT – President Bollendorf, Vice President Reichner, Councilman Myers, Councilwoman Shay, Councilwoman Jacobus, Mayor Schultz, Manager Hegele, Assistant Secretary Derenzis, Chief Ruegg, Fire Marshal Valesky, Fire Company President Brown, Solicitor Geiser, Engineer MacNair, Treasurer Smith, and Library Borough Representative Johnson were present.

ABSENT – Councilwoman Hendrickson was excused.

CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the August 19, 2024, Committee Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

INVOCATION – Mayor Schultz gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chief Ruegg led the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION OF FORMER COUNCILWOMAN MCMENAMIN – Mayor Schultz presented former Councilwoman McMenamin with a plaque recognizing and thanking her for her service to the Borough of Hatboro.

RECOGNITION OF FORMER PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR, KRIS MCMENAMIN – Mayor Schultz presented former Planning Commission Chair Kris McMenamin with a plaque recognizing and thanking him for his service to the Borough of Hatboro.

COUNTY PENNYPACK PRESENTATION – The County Planning Commission gave a presentation on the Pennypack property.

Councilman Myers thanked everyone for their hard work on this and thanked the County for their assistance.

Sue Dougherty, 464 Lincoln Avenue, thanked Pattie and Erin for their hard work and did a great job offering County services to the Borough as we would have had to pay someone for the same service and appreciates all of their help and it’s a great opportunity to see what they want to do in the future and was a pleasure to work with them during the process.

Ann Menichelli, 176 W. Lehman Avenue, stated thanked everyone for their hard work and asked what the current field looked like with the wet meadow and if there would be pads or will it stay the way it is and Pattie stated if meadows were to be decided, then there would be pathways around them to walk on.
Joe Farrell, 133 Spring Avenue, stated asked if the presentation will be public so the public can look at it more closely and President Bollendorf stated it will be put on the website. Councilman Myers stated they will ask for public feedback before it is voted on.

George Forgeng, 166 W. Lehman Avenue, stated he has lived here a long time and stated that Hatboro wants to do a lot that has not been done by other municipalities downstream such as soccer fields, parking area on a floodplain, and bike paths and wants to see Pennypack all trees.

Gary Hentschel, 138 Spring Avenue, stated he was born and raised here and isn’t happy with the proposed plan at all.

Martina Kernosh, 176 W. Lehman Avenue, thanked everyone for their hard work and was part of the process and a lot of the neighbors are concerned about mitigating the flooding and believe that to balance the interest for the entire community, stormwater management would be in the best interests for the community’s safety.

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 –Sheldon Kernosh, 176 W. Lehman Avenue – read a statement regarding the EAC email violating the sunshine law about the Facebook post and that it was a mistake and asked to not remove Mrs. A’Harrah as the EAC Chair.

Mike Williams, 444 Jefferson Avenue, stated that he agrees with Mr. Kernosh that it was a mistake and asked not to remove her as the EAC Chair.

Robin Laufer, 443 Harrison Avenue, stated she thinks it is harsh to remove Mrs. A’Harrah from the EAC.
George Forgeng, 166 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that he is against Mrs. A’Harrah being disciplined as she is dedicated to the environment.

Howard Weiss, 169 Spring Avenue, stated that he supports Mrs. A’Harrah and asked Council to reconsider removing her as EAC Chair.

Katrina Nuss, 113 Academy Road, stated that all volunteers should take training in Sunshine Law and that Mrs. A’Harrah should not be removed as EAC Chair.

Martina Kernosh, 176 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that she attends meetings and that Mrs. A’Harrah works very hard for the environment, and she was the one who brought it up first and they asked the mayor if they could make a motion as the committee was confused about how to move forward and that it was a mistake.

Gary Blickley, 46 Harding Avenue, stated that the Borough needs volunteers and feels the sunshine law is being used to limit and repress and that he thinks it was a mistake and that volunteers on board and commissions should be trained. He also asked for an explanation for the PW contracts and President Bollendorf stated he would explain when it is time to vote.

Kathryn McGeary, 40 Franklin Avenue, stated that she doesn’t feel there were any violations and doesn’t want Mrs. A’Harrah removed from the EAC Chair.

Gary Hentschel, 138 Spring Avenue, stated that he supports Mrs. A’Harrah and doesn’t want her removed as EAC Chair.

John Weinrich, 52 Byberry, stated he received his trash bill which has increased by 125% and feels it is a flawed ordinance and has never seen a trash bill so high and asked for the situation to be remedied.
Don Beckj, 62 Byberry, stated he agreed with Mr. Weinrich as it has tripled, and the numbers are extremely high.

President Bollendorf stated Council is looking into a new ordinance for 2025 as trash has increased in the last 7 years (more than tripled).

Sue Dougherty, 464 Lincoln Avenue, stated other municipalities have contracted out their trash collection and she is happy with Public Works and feels bad about the Commercial properties and sees it is a problem because the numbers are so high.

Kelly A’Harrah, 145 W. Lehman Avenue, read a statement that she made a mistake and doesn’t feel as though this is just about the mistake as she has done a great job and doesn’t know who will take her place. She also stated the post was bait as it was posted a few hours before the meeting and the motion was only to remove the EAC from the post as they were never given the opportunity to give input on how to handle the mugwort, so she felt the post was not the truth.

NEW BUSINESS
President Bollendorf stated he received a letter for the resignation of Councilman A’Harrah and stated that he never asked for his resignation and thinks that he is making an error resigning from council. Councilwoman Jacobus agreed.

Councilman A’Harrah, stated has been honored to serve the community and was welcomed across party lines and appreciates that. He also stated that when he first was appointed, he violated the Sunshine act by sending an email and was treated graciously after making the mistake and was appreciative of that as well and has been very humbled to serve everyone and will continue to do so but would like to speak on Kelly’s defense and cannot so that as a member of Council so he chooses to resign and wished everyone the best moving forward.

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN A’HARRAH – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to accept the resignation of Councilman A’Harrah. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

1) Public Safety Committee
•ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Jacobus stated Included in your packets is the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List for the month of July 2024 in the amount of $ 23,306.12. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•AMENDED ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY JUNE EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Jacobus stated Included in your packet is the amended Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure list for June 2024 which Council voted on in the amount of $ 3,943.54, which was incorrect. The correct amount is $ 9,100.31 and therefore Council will need to vote to transfer the remaining balance in the amount of $ 5,156.77. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.

2) Finance/Grants Committee
•UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a copy of the Library Expenditure List for the month of August 2024 in the amount of $22,170.00. This item has been placed on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
•PEDESTRIAN FLASHER PRIJECT PAYMENT REQUEST #6 – Councilman Myers stated Included in your packet is a memo from Engineer Goff requesting payment #6 for the Pedestrian Flasher Project to Marino Corporation in the amount of $ 40,197.05. (The amount of $ 19,323.72 is being held for 2% retainage). This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration
•PEDESTRIAN FLASHER PROJECT CHANGE ORDER REQUEST #2 – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a memo from Engineer Goff requesting change order #2 for the Pedestrian Flasher Project in the amount of $ 21,906.00. This is a negative change in order which reflects adjustments to the scope of work being performed by Marino Corporation. The additional work is necessary as a result of the current quantities installed in the field and they recommend that the contract time be extended to 9/8/2024. The extension is necessary in order to accommodate the long lead time on the bike bollard. This item was moved to August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•PEDESTRIAN FLASHER TREE REMOVAL DISCUSSION – Councilman Myers stated as Council is aware, there is a tree that needs to be removed in the vicinity of the Meadowbrook and Jacksonville pedestrian crossing. RVE prepared a quote in the amount of $2,900.30 for Marino to remove the tree. Public Works believes they can perform the removal cheaper than this figure. Council will need to decide whether they would like Marino to perform the removal or Public Works. Once a party is selected, the Shade Tree Commission will review the permit 2 application for the removal of the tree. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is a memo detailing proposed fee schedule updates. This item will be listed on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.
•MS4 PROPOSAL – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is the proposal from Remington and Vernick Engineers for the annual MS4 report in the amount of $ 4,960.00. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•UPDATED RCAP BOROUGH HALL GRANT RESOLUTION – Councilman Myers stated included in your packet is Resolution 2024-33, memorializing funding sources for the RACP Borough Hall HVAC Project. This item was previously on a council agenda earlier in the year; however, the grant rep is requesting an updated form reflecting an updated amount for the grant. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.

3) Community Outreach & Events Committee
•UPCOMING EVENTS – Vice President Reichner announced the upcoming events.
•NEW BUSINESSES – Vice President Reichner stated there is a new business in the Borough which is Clarity Counseling Services LLC – 41 Byberry Road SUITE 4 – Mental Health Outpatient Counseling
•FRIENDS OF CRESSBROOK UPDATE – Vice President Reichner stated The Friends of Cressbrook did not meet this month and will meet again September 3, 2024, but they continue to look for grants for historic properties and are working on increasing memberships and discussed having a member drive for next year.
•HATBORO HORSHAM FALL SOCCER CLUB FALL SEASON EVENT REQUEST – Vice President Reichner stated Included in your packets is an Event Request for the Hatboro Horsham Fall Season requesting the use of the fields at Pennypack. Council will need to discuss and approve. Councilman Myers reviewed the current placement of the soccer field with relation to the DCNR meadow and with the Pennypack Comprehensive plan created by the County. 2 Because DCNR would like to begin working on the meadow project sooner than later, the soccer field will need to be shifted for the 2024 fall season. Also included are images of the County’s plan showing the DCNR meadow area. Council will need to discuss either requiring the Soccer Club to relocate their field to another area of the Pennypack Property (i.e. shifting closer to the creek as it was in 2023) or consider moving it to a new location altogether. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•UPDATED MUSOIC IN THE MEADOW EVENT REQUEST – Vice President Reichner stated Earlier in the year, Council approved the Special Event Request for the Music in the Meadow event for September 20, 2024. The event has been moved to Pennypack in order to accommodate the Fireworks display. Council will need to revote and approve the event to be held at Pennypack instead of Miller Meadow. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•UPDATED MUSIC IN THE MEADOW ALCOHOL WAIVER REQUEST – Vice President Reichner stated Earlier in the year Council approved to authorize Chief Ruegg to issue an alcohol waiver for Miller Meadow which allowed the consumption of alcohol in Miller Meadow only during the Music in the Meadow events. Due to the September event moving to Pennypack, Council will need to revote and reauthorize Chief Ruegg to issue an alcohol waiver for the consumption of alcohol at Pennypack during the Music in the Meadow event only on September 20, 2024. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•HATBORO ROTARY LOBSTER POT ALCOHOL WAIVER REQUEST – Vice President Reichner stated Included in your packet is a copy of an alcohol waiver request received by the Hatboro Rotary. The Organization would like to receive the waiver for their annual Lobster Pot event in Memorial Park as they have in previous years. If Council is in favor of the waiver, you will need to vote to authorize Chief Ruegg to sign the waiver request. This item will be on August 19, 2024, voting meeting agenda for consideration.
•BOY SCOUT PENNYPACK SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST – Vice President Reichner stated The Borough received a call from the Boy Scouts on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The troop is delaying their departure for their annual camping trip until Saturday, September 21, 2024, to allow the troop to assist with the September 20th firework event. The troop has asked if the Borough would allow them to camp in the Pennypack Field overnight from September 20 to the morning of September 21st so they can leave for their trip directly from Pennypack. The troop indicated that they would be using the bathrooms at Lehman Church if they were allowed to use the field. They are working on an event request; however, staff have not received this request by the time to send packets out. Once this and a certificate of liability are received, we will forward this out for Council’s review.

4) Public Works Committee
•PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT AMENDMENT – Councilwoman Shay stated included in your packet is the amended Public Works Contract and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Along with the amended contract, there is a memo summarizing changes to the document for quick reference. If you have any questions, please contact Manager Hegele. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for approval.

President Bollendorf stated the reason this was done is they want to recruit and retain the best Public Works candidates that they can but after speaking with Public Works leadership which are present tonight and other departments, they decided to increase the wage in order to be more competitive. He also stated that some of the guys who ride the truck collecting the trash and mowing the lawn, only make about $14.00/hour when they could go to a fast-food establishment and make $17/hours they decided to reward them with an increase and feels we are competitive as far as pay goes for Public Works and they have also offered compensation for education.

5) Environmental Affairs and Parks
•EAC UPDATE – Councilwoman Jacobus stated The EAC met on Monday August 5, 2024, and discussed the Energy Transition Plan and Clean Energy Initiatives, honorary garden for Natalie Forbes at Loller Academy, and the Audubon Society Bird town application. The EAC has requested Council to review and approve the Bird town resolution that is included in your packet. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•SHARED MANAGER PROGRAM UPDATE – Councilwoman Jacobus stated Manager Hegele and Assistant Secretary Derenzis continue to meet with Wilson Engineering for the Shared Energy Manager Program. The most recent meeting covered information on Electric Vehicle Charging for the Borough. Wilson Engineering is working on reviewing the Borough’s current parking ordinance to propose amendments to incorporate locations where EV charging is permissible, incentivize the installation for property owners, and regulate parking spaces containing EV chargers. Staff provided Wilson Engineering with the completed fleet study information in May, and they will review the fleet study and provide guidelines for vehicles that may be good candidates for electric replacements in the future.
•LAWN TO MEADOW PROJECT UPDATE – Councilwoman Jacobus stated Councilman Myers, Councilwoman Hendrickson, and Assistant Secretary Derenzis met with DCNR on August 5, 2024, to discuss the lawn to meadow project at Pennypack. A brief recap of the meeting is below with relation to the timeline of the project: 2 a. DCNR is going to talk to Land Studies about scheduling the spraying of the area and the marking with flags. The meadow will be flagged to show the area being worked on. We are waiting to hear from DCNR when they expect the initial treatment of the area to take place. Once the initial application takes place, a second application will take place within 2 weeks’ time followed by the seeding of the meadow. b. DCNR will be available to answer any questions from Council or residents as the project nears.
•COMPOSTING ORDINANCE REVIEW – Councilwoman Jacobus stated During a recent review of the Borough Code of Ordinances, it was discovered that the Borough has an ordinance outlawing composting. During recent workshops, the Hatboro Environmental Advisory Council has been educating residents on the benefits of composting if it is done correctly. Staff have placed this item on the agenda to see if Borough Council would like to authorize staff and Solicitor Geiser to begin drafting an amendment to the Borough’s composting ordinance. This ordinance will include provisions from the property maintenance code to ensure that anyone composting maintains clean, sanitary property.
•EAC BIRDTOWN PA RESOLUTION – Councilwoman Jacobus stated included in your packet is a resolution from the EAC requesting Council approve their application to Bird town PA. There is a small fee of approximately $100.00 in order to make this registration once the resolution is approved. This item will be on August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.
•TREE AND SHRUB SALES/GIVEAWAY DISCUSSIONS – Councilwoman Jacobus stated The EAC is requesting that Borough Council please authorize participation in and promotion of the following tree and shrub sales and giveaways for Fall 2024: a. Penn State Master Watershed Steward Fall 2024 Tree and Shrub Sale (residents and businesses purchase trees independently) https://extension.psu.edu/master-watershed-steward-native-tree-and-shrub-sale b. Ten Million Trees and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Tree Giveaway (residents and businesses would be offered free saplings from the EAC) https://pasafarming.org/ c. Hatboro Tricentennial Trees Fall 2024 Sale (residents and businesses purchase trees offered by EAC) This item will be on the voting meeting portion of the agenda for consideration.

6)Administration Committee
•MEETING ANNOUNCEMETS – Vice President Reichner announced the upcoming meetings.
•LAND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Vice President Reichner stated Land Development updates are as follows: CVS Property: All permits have been issued and development continues to move along. 2 21-23 & 37 N. York Road (Canalley Property): The project located at 21- 23 and 37 N. York Road was issued preliminary and final land development and 2 conditional use approvals on March 25, 2024. The developer is still working on the next steps of filing agreements, posting financial security, permit applications, etcetera. We will keep everyone updated as it progresses. Victorian Village: They were issued permits for the new construction of building D and construction has begun. 100 Meadowbrook: The property at 100 Meadowbrook Ave. was issued preliminary/final land development approvals from Borough Council in June 2024. The next step in this process will be to finalize the necessary agreements with the Borough Solicitor’s Office. 104 W. Lehman Avenue: The property at 104 W. Lehman Avenue was issued preliminary/final subdivision approvals from Borough Council in June 2024. They are finalizing the necessary agreements with the Borough Solicitor’s Office. 2-4 Home Road: The applicant for the 2-4 Home Road Project is working on finalizing the financial security agreement for this development. 410 N. York Road: The applicant is still working with their planner to make amendments to their land development application. He is waiting to hear back from PennDOT and if they do not allow the driveway, he will not be moving forward. We will keep everyone updated on the status. Gamburg’s: We will continue to keep everyone updated regarding the sale and proposed use of the property when the time comes.
•ZONING REWRITE UPDATE – Vice President Reichner stated The County presented the zoning rewrite to the Planning Commission members at the June 11, 2024, Planning Commission meeting and came back to the August 13, 2024, Planning Commission meeting to continue the presentation and discussion. The public is strongly encouraged to attend these meetings and anyone who is not able to attend can get updates from the website that was created on myhatboro.org and any feedback can be emailed to Manager Hegele at dhegele@myhatboro.org and she will present to the PC at the meeting during Public Comment.
•OPEN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – Vice President Reichner stated the Borough currently has an opening on the Parking Commission and an opening for a non-voting member of the Environmental Advisory Council. If anyone is interested in serving, please send a letter of interest to Borough Manager, Diane Hegele.
•390 JACKSONVILLE ROAD ASSESSMENT APPEAL – Vice President Reichner stated Included in your packet is the Assessment Appeal Stipulation for the property located at 390 Jacksonville Road (Dudlik Industries) resulting in $ 15,199.50 owed to the Borough which Council will need to approve. This item has been moved to August 19, 2024, Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.

OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There were no old business or updates.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Kelly A’Harrah, 166 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that before the voting part of the agenda she wanted Council to know that the minutes were not approved at the EAC meeting as some corrections were needed.

Kathy McGeary, 40 Franklin Avenue, asked if anything was going to be done about the boards on Gamburg’s windows as they do not look nice, and President Bollendorf stated that they are working in trying to get murals painted on them or paint them white.

Sheldon Kernosh, 176 W. Lehman Avenue, stated the condition of the street on the Spring Avenue loop is bad and asked when they will be repaving their street. President Bollendorf agreed and stated next year during paving season we will make sure the utilities are repaving according to the ordinance and will have the Borough Engineer check Spring Avenue.

ADJOURNMENT – President Bollendorf adjourned the August 19, 2024, Committee Meeting at 9:05 P.M.

COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER – President Bollendorf called the August 19, 2024, Council Meeting to order at 9:14 P.M.
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 – Martina Kernosh, 176 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that she feels volunteers need in person training regarding the Sunshine Act and that she is very upset about the situation and asked not to remove Mrs. A’Harrah as the EAC Chair. She also stated that she was the one who asked the question, and the committee was unsure of what to do and asked the mayor who was in attendance if he thought it was appropriate to make a motion, so they did what they thought was ok to do and did not intentionally try to break any laws.

George Forgeng, 166 W. Lehman Avenue, doesn’t like the idea of alcohol in our parks and is against encouraging alcohol at events and thinks alcohol and drug use is a crazy problem in our society and that Council is irresponsible for allowing this.

Ann Menichelli, 176 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that she appreciated President Bollendorf dialoging with her because he gave her clear answers as she reached out to others and received no answers. She asked how a private citizen would make a request on a public social media post that they disagree with be removed. President Bollendorf stated that in the future the EAC Chair could make a request speaking as a member of the EAC.

Todd A’Harrah, 145 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that he sees both sides better than anyone else as he has seen what Kelly has encountered making EAC agendas and at the same time he receives council packets with that specific information and feels his wife was in a difficult position and feels the agenda then is modified and items are removed so he feels they are censoring their discussion. He also stated that they have not had proper training on the law as council has been. He also asked that council reconsider their action on removing Mrs. A’Harrah as the EAC Chair.

Tom Smith, 237 Jacksonville Road, stated that the post didn’t say the EAC supported herbicide but that they recommended the vendors and gave suggestions, but it did not say that they supported the way the Land Stewards removed the mugwort.

Gary Blickley, 46 Harding Avenue, stated that he thinks the Sunshine Act is controlling activity and that we should use this situation as a lesson. He also stated he believes this was a failure and wasn’t treated appropriately.

Joe Farrell, 133 Spring Avenue, asked why the firework event was moved to Pennypack and President Bollendorf stated that it is due to clearance rules and there is nowhere else to safely do it and also mention that this is being sponsored by business owners and not being paid for with taxpayer money and all safety precautions will be taken.

Robin Laufer, 443 Harrison Avenue, asked for extra notification regarding the fireworks and President Bollendorf stated that a letter will be hand delivered as we get closer.

Sean Farrell, 133 Spring Avenue, stated that he doesn’t like fireworks and alcohol near their house.
Katrina Nuss, 113 Academy Road, stated that she was at the EAC meeting and that she doesn’t feel any law was broken as the post randomly came up because the post went up only a few hours before the meeting and was agreed by the entire EAC that they did not support the herbicide and feels it was only a minor issue and the Mayor told them to make a motion and Councilman Hendrickson was present and wants to know why they were there. President Bollendorf stated that there is an email that specifically stated the EC was not to vote on anything that was not on the agenda and Kelly responded that the EAC knows what they are doing.

Kelly A’Harrah, 145 W. Lehman Avenue, stated that she tried for several months to have the herbicide spraying on their agenda and it was removed, and they were told they were not allowed to speak about it, and they were also never given the opportunity to review the proposals. She stated she has been asking for a copy of the recording and keeps going into Borough Hall, but it is hard to ask for something from someone’s ex-wife, husband, and niece and asked council to punish her a different way but asked not to be removed as EAC Chair. President Bollendorf stated that the law was followed regarding her Right to Know Request and that a letter was sent to her to make an appointment to listen to the recording. He also stated that the Borough Manager is also the RTK Officer, and she was on vacation when she submitted her request, and the time clock does not start until she returns and receives the request in her hands and her request was answered in a timely matter as per the RTK law.

MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Schultz stated the car show was a success, Cruising for a Cause is this Friday, thanked everyone who helped with Sgt. Bruckner’s fundraiser for his family, the Lobster Pot is on a few weeks on September 7, 2024, stated no to fireworks and asked to keep Kelly A’Harrah as the EAC Chair.

OFFICER’S REPORTS –
•PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Bollendorf stated there is a Council opening and to send letters of interest to Manager Hegele, Council appointed Gilmore and Associates as our new Engineer, gave a finance update, and announced that budget season is approaching, and a date will be announced soon.
•TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Smith stated the balance in all accounts for the period ending July 31, 2024, is $ 2,632,191.29 with earned interest in the amount of $ 5,580.49.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT – Solicitor Melchoir stated Solicitor Geiser will be attending the ZHB hearings regarding 330 S. Warminster Road and 26 Horsham Road.

ENGINEER’S REPORT – Engineer MacNair stated that she has been working with staff in order to become familiar with the Borough’s projects.

MANAGER’S REPORT – Manager Hegele stated that she there is no update on the W. Moreland Avenue bridge but will reach out to the County to get an update but everything is being held up because oof PECO, Blair Mill Apartments, and some ROW issues, staff is working towards the ADA Playground Project and should see some more planning in the next few months, today we received word from Horsham Township that there was a positive test result for the West Nile at the Hatboro Little League and she reached out to Little League and they issued a message they were closing down the field however the County called late this afternoon and stated this is no different than a regular mosquito bite but are testing and will provide and update, the vendor removing the mugwort has been out a couple times to mechanically remove the it(pulling and weed whacking) but will be back and she will keep everyone updated on this. Councilman Myers asked if Manager Hegele could explain why the snow fence is still in place, so everyone is aware, and she stated the fence was put up when it was hot and with the events happening it wasn’t to keep people out but to keep the beauty of the front of the park instead of passersby seeing dying mugwort.

STAFF REPORTS –
POLICE – Chief Ruegg stated the department completed the third round of aggressive driving enforcement and issued 19 citations, there were no arrests or parking complaints at the car show and thanked everyone who helped out, he attended a touch a truck event on August 3rd at the Library and was very well attended, cruise night and music in the meadow went very well and was well attended, they are testing for the position of police officer September 7th at Springfield High School, thanked everyone who supported the fundraiser for the Bruckner family, they are looking for FT and OPT Crossing Guards, he will be scheduling another Borough Blend for some time in September, they are nearing the completion of policy updates for their accreditation program, and school starts September 3rd and asked everyone to be safe.

•TAX COLLECTIONS – The tax collectors’ report was submitted electronically.

•PUBLIC WORKS – Manager Hegele stated thanked the PW Department for the touch a truck event at the library, reconstructed the Crooked Billet Bridge, and it is open in time for school so the kids can cross, repaired the preemptor on top of the traffic signal, which is for emergency vehicles, thanked them for their hard work on the car show, and they will take CPR training with staff.

•DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT – Recording Secretary Bollendorf stated that Sparta Convenience Store will be coming into the old Wawa at 50 N. York Road and ASR Food Market has a current Philadelphia location and will be opening another at 42 S. Penn Street.

•FIRE MARSHAL – Manager Hegele stated for the month of July Fire Marshal Valesky handled 17 work without permit complaints, 6 grass complaints, 7 safety and fire complaints, and 6 miscellaneous complaints, currently working on some problem properties in the Borough in which some legal notices were sent.

Councilwoman Jacobus stated she had been doing some book keeping and looked at the Fire Marshal Inspection Reports and noticed the commercial Fire Inspection list was only totaling 62 as of now where as last year we were at 152 and asked why we were behind and M<manager Hegele stated that she would get a report from Fire Marshal Valesky and report back to Councilwoman Jacobus and Fire Marshal Valesky will report back to Council at the next Council meeting.

•FIRE COMPANY REPORT – President Brown stated the FC responded to a total of 21 calls, 8 of which were in the Borough, they had 4 weekly drills, 1 body meeting, 1 board of directors and 4 overnight crews. He also stated they voted for 4 new members, they participated in the Southampton July 4th parade, Hatboro Car Show and bike night which was held at Palz. He also stated they have been running through a lot of water and thanked all of those who donated to them, yard sales are available for anyone who wants to display one, and they are always looking for volunteers and to spread the word.

•SECOND ALARMERS REPORT – There was no report this evening.

•UNION LIBRARY REPORT – Representative Kennedy stated the library has 47 new members since July 1st, they have ordered and received 145 new books and the Borough funded 88 of those, 45 programs were held since july1st, they circulated 2,960 items since July 1st. She also announced the summer programs and mentioned the upcoming Fall Book sale event on Saturday September 7, 2024.

ORDER OF BUSINESS AND VOTING ITEMS
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of Public Works, Fire Marshal, Tax Collectors, Treasurer’s Reports, Shade Tree Commission Minutes, and UMHJSA Minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST, PAYMENT OF BILLS, MANUAL CHECKS AND TRANSFERS – Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve Warrant List, Payment of Bills, Manual Checks, and Transfers for the month of June 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

JULY 15, COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – This item was tabled as there was no quorum to vote on them.

ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilman Myers made a motion to approve the Enterprise Fire Company Expenditure List for the month of July 2024 in the amount of $ 23,306.12. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

AMENDED ENTERPRISE FIRE COMPANY JUNE EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the amended Enterprise Fire Company June Expenditure List for the month of June 2024 in the amount of $ 5,516.77. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

UNION LIBRARY EXPENDITURE LIST – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve the Union Library Expenditure List for the month of August 2024 in the amount of $ 22,170.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PAYMENT #6 – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve Payment Request #6 to Marino Corporation in the amount of $ 40,1978.05. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #2 – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve Change Order #2 for the Pedestrian Improvement Project resulting in a time extension on the contract until September 8, 2024, and a net project reduction of $ 1,030.72. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

PEDESTRIAN FLASHER PROJECT TREE REMOVAL – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to authorize the removal of the shade tree at the intersection of Jacksonville and Meadowbrook. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-34, amending the Fee Schedule for the Borough of Hatboro to update Property Maintenance Violation Fees and Parking Fees. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

MS4 PROPOSAL – Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve the proposal from Remington and Vernick Engineers for the annual MS4 report in the amount of $ 4,960.00. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, all ayes. Moton carried 5-0.

UPDATED RCAP BOROUGH HALL GRANT RESOLUTION – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-33, memorializing funding sources for the RCAP Borough Hall HVAC Project. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

HATBORO HORSHAM SOCCER CLUB EVENT REQUEST – Councilman Myers stated that the one field needs to move as it is close to the meadow project, so he suggested making the vote contingent on restriping the field.

Vice President Reichner made a motion to approve the Hatboro Horsham Soccer Club Event Request for their Fall 2024 Soccer Season contingent on restriping the field, so it is away from the meadow. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

UPDATED MUSIC IN THE MEADOW EVENT REQUEST – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve the amended Music in the Meadow event request for September 20, 2024, relocating the event to Pennypack property. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, Councilman Myers voted nay. Motion carried 4-1. Motion carried 5-0.

UPDATED MUSIC IN THE MEADOW ALCOHOL WAIVER REQUEST – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the amended alcohol waiver for the Music in the Meadow event on September 20, 2024, taking place at the Pennypack property. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, Vice President Reichner voted nay. Motion carried 4-1.

HATBORO ROTARY LOBSTER POT ALCOHOL WAIVER – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to authorize Chief Ruegg to approve the alcohol waiver for the Hatboro Rotary Lobster Event. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay. Councilman Myers abstained. Motion carried 4-0.

BOY SCOUT PENNYPACK CAMPING REQUEST – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve the Special Event Request allowing the Boy Scouts to camp in the Pennypack field on September 20, 2024, through the morning of September 21, 2024, contingent the Council receives the requested documents. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT AMENDMENT – Councilwoman Shay made a motion to approve the amendment to the Public Works Contract and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

COMPOSTING ORDINANCE – Councilman Myers made a motion to authorize Solicitor Geiser to review the Borough’s current Composting Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

BIRD TOWN RESOLUTION – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-35 authorizing the application to the PA Bird Town Program which will register Hatboro Borough as an official Bird Town. Motion was seconded by Councilman Myers, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

TREE SALE PROGRAMS – Councilman Myers made a motion to authorize the participation and promotion of the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Fall 2024 tree and shrub sale, the Ten Million Trees and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Tree Giveaway, and Hatboro Tricentennial Trees Fall sale 2024. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

390 JACKSONVILLE ROAD ASSESSMENT APPEAL – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to approve the assessment appeal stipulation for the property located at 390 Jacksonville Road, resulting in $ 15,199.50 owed to the Borough of Hatboro. Motion was seconded by Vice President Reichner, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0.

REMOVAL OF EAC CHAIR – Councilman Myers made a motion to remove Kelly A’Harrah from her position of Chair for the Environmental Advisory Council. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jacobus, all ayes. President Bollendorf asked Manager Hegele to do a roll call vote. Motion carried 5-0.

APPOPINTMENT OF NEW EAC CHAIR – This item was tabled.

OLD BUSINESS AND UPDATES – There were no old business or updates.

NEW BUSINESS – There was no new business.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Gary Blickley, 46 Harding Avenue, asked if we have collected any of the tax money the Borough was short, and President Bollendorf stated that we currently collected $400,00.00 of the $ 600,000.00 that was owed and have until the end of the year to pay, and Council will give an update at the end of the year if there is money still owed and any money that is still owed gets turned over to the county where they lien the properties.

Joe Farrell, 133 Spring Avenue, asked if the Fireworks event was still happening and President Bollendorf stated yes, it is still happening.

ADJOURNMENT – Councilwoman Jacobus made a motion to adjourn the August 19, 2024, Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shay, all ayes. Motion carried 5-0. President Bollendorf adjourned the August 19, 2024, Council Meeting at 10:40 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Diane C. Hegele, Borough Manager/Zoning Officer/Open Records Officer
Transcribed by Cindy Bollendorf, Recording Secretary