MINUTES

STROUDSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL

JULY 1, 2009

7:15 P.M.

1.         Council President  Kim Diddio called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.      Executive Assistant Lynn Heimbach called roll.  Members present:  Vice-         President Neil Allen, Council Members Joanne Kochanski and Matthew Abell.           Borough Manager Barbara Quarantello, Mayor Charles Baughman, Solicitor           Ralph Matergia, Council members Eric Scelza, Jeff Ewen, and Boyd Weiss were absent.

2.         The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3.         Public Input:  There was no public input.

4.         Approval of the June 18, 2009, meeting minutes.  Motion to approve by Mr.           Abell, second by Mrs. Kochanski.  Motion passed with Mr. Allen abstaining due    to absence at the previous meeting.

5.         New Business:

A.  Consider Authorization to Approve the Cooperation Agreement by and between the Borough of Stroudsburg and the Redevelopment Authority of Monroe County for Contract Year 2009.  Motion to approve by Mrs. Kochanski, second by Mr. Abell.  Motion passed unanimously.

            B.  Consider Approval of a Resolution Amending the Borough of Stroudsburg                              Act 537 Plan.  Ms. Heimbach gave an overview stating Riley & Associates                                       have an amendment to the plan being that we are regionalizing, making sure                              that all of the sewage facility plans now conform to the zoning, subdivision                               and municipal ordinances.  She also indicated Solicitor Matergia has reviewed         it.  Motion to approve by Mr. Allen, second by Mr. Abell.  Motion passed                          unanimously.

            C.  Consider Approval of a Certification Letter to Brodhead Creek Regional

                  Authority Indicating the Borough’s Willingness and Ability to pay for                                      Regional WWTP Start-Up Costs for the Period July 1, 2009 through                                      September 30, 2009.  Mrs. Kochanski asked if we have the funds and Ms.                                 Heimback confirmed the check has been cut in the amount of $64,287.69.                              Motion to approve by Mr. Abell, second by Mr. Allen.  Motion passed                                     unanimously.

            D.  Consider Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing and Adoption an                                 Ordinance of the Borough of Stroudsburg, Amending Chapter 27, Part 4,                                Section 404 of the Stroudsburg Code of Ordinances, By Adding Special                               Exception in a C-1 Zone for Government Services and Facilities.  Ms. Diddio                                    stated this is to expand the Waste Water Treatment Plant on the Ferretti                        property. Motion to authorize to advertise by Mr. Abell, second by Mrs.                             Kochanski.  Motion passed unanimously.

            E.   Consider Approval of SROSRC to hire Megan Pickarski for a lifeguard                                    position at the Borough pool at $8.25 per hour.  Motion to approve by Mr.                               Abell, second by Mrs. Kochanski.  Motion passed unanimously.

6.         Solicitor’s Report:  Solicitor was absent; nothing to report. 

7.         Mayor’s Report:  Mayor was absent; nothing to report.

8.         Council member’s Reports:

            A.  Mrs. Kochanski noted the elevator carpet is filthy and garbage is on the floor.              Mr. Ace will have it cleaned.

            B.  Mr. Allen mentioned how the town looks great.  Ms. Diddio will have a letter sent to Mr. Mattioli to thank him for his donations to the town.       

9.         Manager’s Report:  Nothing to report.

10.       Approval of Bills on Warrant #070109.  Motion to approve by Mr. Allen, second   by Mr. Abell.  Motion passed unanimously.

11.       Executive Session:  None.

12.       Adjournment:  Motion by Mr. Allen, second by Mr. Abell, to adjourn.  Motion      passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.