MINUTES
STROUDSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2009
7:15 P.M.
1.
Council Vice-President Neil Allen called the meeting to order at
2.
The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.
3.
Public Hearing:
a.
Public Hearing on a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, of the Stroudsburg Code of Ordinances, Prohibiting Parking
on the North Side of Main Street between the Pocono Creek and
b.
Consider Approval of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, of the Stroudsburg Code of Ordinances, Prohibiting Parking
on the North Side of
c.
Public Hearing on a Proposed Ordinance of the Borough of Stroudsburg,
4.
Public Input:
None
5.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by Mrs. Kochanski, second by Mr. Abell, to approve the minutes
from the Council meeting on December 2, 2009.
Motion passed 4 – 0, with Mr. Ewen abstaining.
Mr. Ewen noted that he abstained because he was absent from that meeting;
however, the minutes from that meeting listed him as present.
6.
Monthly Administrative
Reports: Motion by Mr. Scelza,
second by Mr. Abell, to approve the reports.
Motion passed unanimously.
7.
Treasurer’s Report:
Motion by Mr. Scelza, second by Mrs. Kochanski, to approve the report.
Motion passed unanimously.
8.
Old Business
a.
Consider Approval of the 2010 Budget:
Motion by Mr. Scelza, second by Mrs. Kochanski, to approve the 2010
budget. Motion passed unanimously.
b.
Consider Approval of the Proposed Ordinance of the Borough of
Stroudsburg,
9.
New Business
a.
Consider Approval of Budget Amendments for 2009:
Mrs. Quarantello explained that there are only two amendments from the
sewer fund and the street lighting fund, and they will be retroactive to
November, 2009, once they are approved. Motion
by Mr. Scelza, second by Mrs. Kochanski, to approve the budget amendments.
Motion passed unanimously.
b.
Consider Approval of a Certification Letter to the Brodhead Creek
Regional Authority Indicating the Borough’s Willingness and Ability to Pay for
Regional WWTP Start-up Costs for the Period of January 1, 2010, through March
31, 2010: Mr. Matergia noted that a
Memo of Understanding is in place. Motion
by Mr. Abell, second by Mr. Ewen, to approve.
Motion passed unanimously.
c.
Consider Request from Attorney David Williamson, Representing Shanti
House, LLC, that any Excess Grant Monies from the Borough Parking
Garage Project be Allotted to the Parking Garage for their Planned
Project
at
d.
Consider Approval of the Urban Research Development Corporation Proposed
Fee Increase for Additional Zoning Changes:
Mrs. Quarantello noted that this would be $1,100 that would come out of
the 2010 budget. Motion by Mr.
Scelza, second by Mrs. Kochanski, to approve.
Motion passed unanimously.
e.
Consider Recommendation of Park & Recreation Commission to Allow the
SROSRC to take over the Management of Rentals/Usage of all Borough Parks:
Mrs. Quarantello noted that the Park and Recreation Commission discussed
this issue, and they feel that the Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation
Commission would do a very good job. Motion
by Mrs. Kochanski, second by Mr. Scelza, to approve.
Motion passed unanimously.
f.
Consider Request of Jim Dellevalle for him, Members of the Valley
Mountain Bikers, and some of their Board Members to be put on an “A” List to
Work on the Glen Park Trails and to be Included in any Future Designs or Builds
at Glen Park: Mr. Dellevalle
distributed information to Council on his Club.
He stated that some of the ideas they have include moving the skate park
to
10.
Solicitor’s Report: None
11.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor
Baughman mentioned that the Ann Street Christmas display looks great as does
12.
Council Members’ Reports:
Mrs.
Kochanski asked about the street light on
13.
Manager’s Report: None
14.
Approval of Bills: Motion
by Mr. Abell, second by Mr. Scelza, to approve the bills on warrant #091217.
Motion passed unanimously.
15.
Executive Session: None.
16.
Adjournment: Motion by
Mrs. Kochanski, second by Mr. Scelza, to adjourn.
Motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM.