Meeting Minutes

NEW HOPE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 12, 2005
MINUTES

PRESENT: Richard Hirschfield, Sharyn Keiser, Ed Duffy, Geri Delevich, Randy Flager, Jake Fell, Rey Velasco, Mayor Larry Keller, Borough Manager John Burke, Borough Solicitor Colin Jenei, Borough Engineer Craig Kennard and Sergeant John Goss.

ABSENT: Chief Pasqualini

Richard Hirschfield asked for consideration to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2005 public meeting of Borough Council.

Rey Velasco motioned to approve the minutes of June 14. 2005 and Ed Duffy seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1, with Sharyn Keiser abstaining.

Richard Hirschfield thanked Rita’s Water Ice for their donation of water ice at the meeting this evening for the public and Council.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Richard Hirschfield announced that there was no Executive Session and also added that at this time Alex Dyke would normally make his status report on the BCWSA water project, but Mr. Dyke will be delayed and will present his report later in the meeting.

Richard Hirschfield announced that item 6B on the agenda, which is a presentation by Attorney Martin King about steeple chimes at Marsh Brown’s Restaurant has been removed from tonight’s agenda.

MANAGER’S REPORT

John Burke asked for consideration of approving payment of accounts payable for July 12, 2005, in the amount of $87,796.35; of payroll for June 22, 0205 in the amount of $50,356.96; and of payroll for July 6, 2005 in the amount of $44,974.21.

Sharyn Keiser motioned to approve the payables and payrolls and Jake Fell seconded.

Victoria Keller asked for an explanation of two items on the bill list.

John Burke answered that the first bill was for landscape work at Ferry Park and was approved for payment by the Recreation Board and further added that the Chairman of the Recreation Board, Earl Bierman, was at the meeting this evening and could answer any questions pertaining to this work. The second bill was the commission paid to Berkheimer Associates for collection of the EIT.

Victoria Keller questioned the financial statements suggesting that there are a lot of escrow accounts. She stated that the past practice was that the general fund paid these bills for engineering and felt that they amounted to a large amount of money.

John Burke replied that all of the projects commenced since he became manager have adequate escrow accounts to guarantee reimbursement to the Borough. There are items on the balance sheet from many years ago where there are no escrow funds. This is something that he and Janell Hammond are looking into at present.

Victoria Keller responded that Mr. Burke did not answer her question.

John Burke asked Miss Keller what was her question.

Victoria Keller responded that why haven’t the developers been billed.

John Burke responded that current developers are billed if the escrow funds are insufficient.

Victoria Keller asked why is there a large amount of money due to the General Fund and is it something we are going to have to examine in the future.

Victoria Keller commented that there is $19,000 due from the School District.

John Burke answered that the current elementary school project is paid in full. The $19,000 is from an older project.

Richard Hirschfield commented that the $19,000 goes back to around 1998.

Victoria Keller also asked about funds owed by Landry’s Landing and is that why these escrows are set up.

John Burke replied that these invoices are charged to the developers’ escrows where we have escrows and again stated there may not be any escrow funds for the school because this project dates back to 1998.

Victoria Keller commented that the school is only one.

John Burke answered that school project accounts for about $30,000.

Victoria Keller commented that the Fox and Hound is another example, and if they are all added, it is a lot of money owed to the General Fund, and this fund should not be funding engineering.

John Burke answered that since last June the general fund has been funding these projects from escrow funds and added, again, that Ms. Keller is referring to old projects.

Victoria Keller asked John Burke does this mean you are making an active effort.

John Burke answered, yes, with respect to determining the status of the old projects.

The motion passed unanimously.

John Burke asked for consideration of adopting Ordinance #2005-06, establishing a New Hope Borough Storm Water Management Ordinance. This ordinance is the result of an Act 167 study by the Bucks County Planning Commission that includes all municipalities in the Delaware River South Watershed. A volume was published as a result of this study, along with a model ordinance. There is a proof of publication from the New Hope Gazette darted June 2, 2005 for this proposed ordinance. John Burke asked the Borough Engineer, Craig Kennard, to briefly explain the ordinance.

Craig Kennard commented that it is a 70-page document prepared by the Bucks County Planning Commission and their consultant, Borton & Lawsen, an engineering firm. Carroll Engineering did not prepare this on behalf of Bucks County Planning Commission. The study is required by the state and was prepared on behalf of the 19 municipalities located within the Delaware River South Watershed.

The goal of the state is to promote a uniform storm water management approach for each watershed. When the watershed communities adopt this ordinance, there will be slight changes to address each municipality individually. The goal and the purpose, as stated by the Bucks County Planning Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection, is to provide a uniform storm water management approach for the watershed and also to establish storm water release rate districts within the entire watershed. All the storm water management calculations and design criteria will be uniform within the watershed.

The biggest benefit is to the design engineers, whether practicing in Solebury or New Hope; it will be the same standard. It will not really impact residents unless they are working on new construction. The requirements are modeled after the Neshaminy Creek Watershed Study, which was adopted in the early 1990’s. There are provisions to allow Borough Council to work with each individual property owner in addressing storm water and best management practices to promote ground water recharge and to help with preserving the creeks and natural resources located within the Delaware South Watershed.

John Burke added that the Borough is mandated to adopt this ordinance by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the requirements of Pa. Act 167 of 1978.

Richard Hirschfield asked for a motion to adopt Ordinance 2005-06.

Sharyn Keiser motioned to adopt Ordinance #2005-06 and Geri Delevich seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

John Burke asked for consideration of adopting Ordinance # 2005-09, amending Chapter 2, Part 1 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to shade trees. There is a proof of publication for this ordinance showing advertisement in the July 5, 2005 edition of The Intelligencer.

There are four Proposed changes to the Ordinance. First, Section 104 has been updated to allow the Shade Tree Commission a reasonable period of time to render decisions on applications by increasing the time limit from 14 days to 45 days, and if the application is not acted on within the 45-day period, it is deemed approved. Second, Section 105 has been updated to add a fee in lieu option in cases where the Commission judges that the planting or replacement of a shade tree is impractical due to safety reasons, and the amount of the fee in lieu is $300.00. Third, Section 111 has been updated to remove the Commission from the process of reviewing road opening, building and zoning permits and subdivision and land development applications.

Instead, the Commission will publish shade tree and landscaping standards that will be, at Council’s discretion, adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and, therefore, will be enforced either by the Zoning Officer or the Borough Engineer. Fourth, Section 112 has been updated by eliminating the option for imprisonment of those who violate the shade tree ordinance.

Richard Hirschfield asked for a motion to adopt Ordinance #2005-09.

Rey Velasco motioned to adopt Ordinance # 2005-09 and Sharyn Keiser seconded.

John Burke added that this ordinance is the work product of the Shade Tree Commission, which has recommended these changes to Council.

The motion passed unanimously.

John Burke asked for consideration of adopting Ordinance #2005-10, authorizing and approving an intergovernmental cooperation agreement. This is a two-part item. The first part is an ordinance and the second part is the agreement. We have a proof of publication that this proposed ordinance was advertised in The Intelligencer on July 5, 2005.

The purpose of the ordinance is to allow the Borough to enter into an agreement with a group of Bucks County municipalities that have come together to negotiate a cable franchise agreement with Verizon. It appears that Verizon will be entering the cable field sometime within the next few years in Bucks County starting with some areas of the County sooner than others. The agreement, which is the second part, basically states that there is an intergovernmental cooperation project among 30 or 35 municipalities in Bucks County to select a consultant to assist all of the municipalities in negotiating a franchise agreement with Verizon.

The ordinance enables Council to approve the agreement. The agreement is cost effective for the Borough because to enter into negotiations alone with Verizon would cost in the range of $13,000. This agreement, by joining with the other municipalities, brings the cost down to approximately $75.00 for the Borough. The cable consultant has been selected and is Attorney Fred Polner of Pittsburg.

Richard Hirschfield asked for a motion to adopt Ordinance #2005-10.

Geri Delevich motioned to adopt Ordinance #2005-10 and Rey Velasco seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Richard Hirschfield asked for a motion to consider approving an intergovernmental cooperation agreement authorizing the Borough’s participation in a program to negotiate a cable television franchise agreement with Verizon should the need arise.

Sharyn Keiser motioned to approve the agreement and Ed Duffy seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

PLANNING, ZONING AND HARB REPORT

Rey Velasco asked for consideration of approving issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness as recommended by HARB for the following applications:

Rey Velasco motioned to approve Leslie Herson of 1 South Main Street for exterior renovations and Sharyn Keiser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Rey Velasco motioned to approve Clair Shaw and Mary Burns of 123 West Bridge Street for a sign installation and Randy Flager seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Rey Velasco motioned to approve Anthony Raimonda of 54 North Main Street for a shed installation and Sharyn Keiser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Rey Velasco motioned to approve Laurence Keller of 54 West Ferry Street for the demolition and replacement of a wall abutting West Bridge and Stockton Streets and Jake Fell seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Ed Duffy motioned to approve Richard Gacek of 286 South Main Street for the demolition of a wall and its replacement with landscaping and a new brick sidewalk. Rey Velasco seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Ed Duffy motioned to approve the demolition of the Canal House and the Moonlight structures (parcel # 27-10-84) conditioned upon compliance with the 13 demolition conditions, dated July 12, 2005, and specifically excluding from demolition an historic building, as shown in Exhibit B, which was once the old office of the Inn. Sharyn Keiser seconded.

At this time all documents pertaining to the demolition and HARB application for Canal Street were handed out to the audience.

Richard Hirschfield commented that there have been two problems at this location. The first is the intrusion of squatters, which the New Hope Police Department has tried to monitor. The second problem is that the Assistant Fire Marshall considers this area a significant fire hazard.

Victoria Keller asked how will the traffic control and the dumpsters during demolition be controlled.

Ed Duffy answered that the demolition conditions cover these concerns.

Sharyn Keiser and Richard Hirschfield shared in reading the demolition requirements to the audience. (Please see the attached document, pages 1 & 2.)

Joel Roberts, West Mechanic Street, asked if these were the same conditions from the previous approval and what is the difference between the current application and the previous one.

Richard Hirschfield answered yes, plus additional, more stringent conditions were applied. The major difference is the Uniform Construction Code of 2003 had not been adopted at that time, but has been applied here.

Joe Balderston commented that he is happy with the project and asked why there was not a traffic pattern mentioned in the conditions.

Richard Hirschfield answered that the police have to work with George Michael to approve a traffic pattern. This is one of the 13 conditions.

Colin Jenei added that condition 11 of the demolition conditions states that it is the risk of the developer because beyond these conditions there are permits necessary to obtain. The builder has to get the approval of the New Hope Police Department for the traffic pattern before demolition can proceed.

Greg Conocchioli, 34 West Ferry Street, commented that he is for the project and asked how the pedestrians will be protected and how long will this demolition take including when the new construction will commence.

Richard Hirschfield answered that this will be determined tonight, i.e., whether or not it is safer to have the structures down or keep them up. There is a provision in the agreement that new construction has to start within 60 days of the final plan approval. The pedestrians are protected through the demolition conditions, which include the requirements of the UCC 2003 Code.

Connie Gering, who owns a business on West Mechanic Street, expressed concern about this project, fearing it will cut off customers from the businesses.

Richard Hirschfield answered that Mechanic Street East of New Street will not be affected at all. The site will be accessed from southbound West Mechanic Street or over the bridge from West Ferry Street and the trucks will go out of town using these routes including going down New Street. There should be no impact, plus West Mechanic Street will not be closed in the area where the businesses are.

Paul Michael commented that the demolition will take approximately 60 days, weather permitting, and will start when all permits are in hand.

Richard Hirschfield asked if there were any preliminary traffic management plans discussed with the Police Department.

Paul Michael answered no, and stated that they are working with one demolition contractor, and the debris would primarily be moving down New Street, which is the straightest route out of town.

Geri Delevich asked how long this process would be.

Paul Michael answered that it may take 30 to 60 days to obtain the permits.

Geri Delevich asked what will this project look like while under construction.

Paul Michael answered all the buildings will be gone except for one and after demolition, it will be filled in with whatever is on the site. There will be a chain link fence surrounding the property.

Geri Delevich asked about storm water management and expressed concerns about the recent flooding on the Delaware River and asked if there is a hurricane, will this create a storm water issue.

Paul Michael answered that they are not going to touch anything below the flood elevation. With the last flood the water did not go beyond the flood elevation.

Geri Delevich asked how long the project would take and could something be done with the fencing, perhaps have a wood fence painted by local artists.

Paul Michael answered approximately 1 year and stated that he is willing to talk about that.

Ed Duffy added perhaps canvas art.

Geri Delevich asked if the area could be used for parking vehicles.

Richard Hirschfield answered that there has already been an agreement that there would be no parking at the site.

Charlie, owner of a business on West Mechanic Street, stated his concern about garbage dumped in this parking lot and oil leaking into the ground from vehicles, and stated he would like to see the proposed open space area left in its natural state. There seems to be a shift with less commercial development and the stores are struggling now. In the future he asked if Council could concentrate on more commercial development to help the businesses.

Geri Delevich asked about the wetlands under the bridge.

Paul Michael answered that they can’t do anything in the wetlands and that these will be undisturbed.

Craig Kennard stated that as soon as they start demolition, the Conservation District would require Mr. Michael to put up erosion control to protect the creek and stabilize it.

The motion to approve demolition passed with all in favor.

Ed Duffy motioned to approve Keith Galloway of 96 West Bridge Street for the demolition of a garage including a shed and Rey Velasco seconded.

Ed Duffy and Richard Hirschfield added that this demolition was a condition of a Zoning Hearing Board decision.

The motion passed unanimously.

Richard Hirschfield announced that item 6B has been deleted from tonight’s agenda. This item concerned a proposal by Ms. Marsh Brown to install amplified chimes in the steeple tower at the restaurant on S. Main Street.

Richard Hirschfield announced that Tom Scannapieco, in conjunction with New Hope Arts Inc. represented by Jack Stewart and Robin Larson, will present a proposal for improvements to 6 Stockton Avenue in the CC District for potential uses and are looking for reaction and advice. (Please see attached PowerPoint presentation documents.)

The presentation was well received by Council and the public, especially since New Hope was recently named the top Arts Destination by American Style magazine and the role of New Hope Arts Inc. contributed to New Hope receiving that award.

Richard Hirschfield announced that Alex Dyke would present his status report at this time.

Alex Dyke commented that it has been a long hard project and they are close to the end. Paving restoration in town will be completed this week and what is left is right in town on Bridge Street, where there will be milling and paving. On Sugan Road there will be an overlay and after that some clean up work and punch list items in the streets, easements and various properties, which will be the end of the real disturbance in town.

Elsa Wise asked if new curbs and brick would be put in or are the residents responsible.

Richard Hirschfield answered restoring the curbs and brickwork back to what they were is part of the punch list performed by the contractor.

Greg Conocchioli, 34 West Ferry Street, asked when the work will take place on his property.

Alex Dyke answered that it would be in the fall.

Doro Kerr, North Main Street, commented that she is concerned that when this project is finished, it will soak up the aquifer under the streets for those who have very good wells.

Alex Dyke answered that the water is not being drawn from under the streets and the project will not impact wells as far as water supply is concerned.

Joe Balderston asked if the Authority is going to pay for all the meters they tied up during this project.

Richard Hirschfield answered that it is part of the contract for the Authority to use metered spots.

A few Merchants and Residents complained about West Bridge Street being closed today and tomorrow, having just been informed about it the night before.

Alex Dyke ended his presentation by assuring the public that he is still available for questions or issues that may come up. There is still going to be walk through pressure testing to make sure the lines are clean.

Richard Hirschfield thanked Alex Dyke and Gilmore & Associates for the good job they performed managing this project, including following up on punch lists and addressing the residential and commercial issues as they arose.

RECREATION BOARD/REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE

Sharyn Keiser announced that at the last Council meeting Resolution 2005-14R was adopted, expanding the membership of the Recreation Board from 5 to 7.

Sharyn Keiser motioned to appoint Elsa Wise to the Recreation Board to a term expiring on Monday, January 1 of 2009 and Rey Velasco seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Sharyn Keiser announced the members of the Revitalization Committee as follows:

Sharyn Keiser, Ed Duffy as Council representatives, terms expiring December 31, 2007.
Earl Bierman, representing the Recreation Board, term expiring December 31, 2007.
Charlie Huchet, as a resident representative, term expiring December 31, 2009.
Connie Gering, representing the Chamber of Commerce, term expiring December 31, 2008.
Dee Dee Bowman, representing the Historic Society, term expiring December 31, 2009, and
Susan Taylor, representing Friends of the Delaware Canal, term expiring December 31, 2009.

Sharyn Keiser motioned to appoint Roy Ziegler, representing Partners in Progress, as a member of the Revitalization Board, term expiring December 31, 2008 and Randy Flager seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Sharyn Keiser congratulated Roy and Elsa on their new appointments.

Sharyn Keiser announced that there are five vacancies left and that the following organizations have not recommended anyone:
-Planning Commission
-Historic and Architectural Review Board
-Shade Tree Commission
-New Hope Arts, Inc
-Independent Merchants

Sharyn Keiser also added that residents can fill the vacancies remaining as stated in the Resolution. The Borough wanted to give each of the designated organizations an opportunity to be a member.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Geri Delevich announced the summary for June 2005 for the New Hope Visitor’s Center as follows:
Visitor’s 3,496
Sales $76.00
Donations $600.00

Geri Delevich announced a Grand Opening Saturday July 16, 2005 of an Art Gallery called the Voice of New Hope, located on Mechanic Street. The ribbon cutting will take place at noon, with an artist demonstration and discussion followed by a reception from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.

Geri Delevich announced that Uncle Charlie’s General Store, located on 19 West Mechanic Street, will host a hula-hoop contest, with the proceeds donated to the troops overseas.

Charlie from Charlie’s General Store added that Artisans and Arts will be having an art demonstration in the front of their store on Mechanic Street, and also Joel Roberts at Mechanic Street Mugs will have a Black Smith demonstrating his techniques in front of his store.

Geri Delevich congratulated Dr. Rey Velasco, who won the Karaoke contest at Triumph Brewery.

Rey Velasco thanked Robert Haas and Jack Deluca for donating and installing a bulletin board at the Visitor’s Center.

Rey Velasco announced the Showcase of the Arts Exhibit begins at 7 P.M. and continues through 9 P.M. and tickets are $45.00 at the door.

PUBLIC WORKS

Jake Fell motioned to award a contract in the amount of $13, 943.00 to GorCon Inc., the low bidder, to pave a section of West Mechanic Street. The highest bid was $28,750.00. Sharyn Keiser seconded the motion.

Richard Hirschfield commented that this work is located at the west part of Mechanic Street past the synagogue.

The motion passed unanimous.

Jake Fell motioned to approve GorCon’s bid of $9,992.00 to repave the police parking lot behind Borough Hall and to pave the Parry Street parking lot. The Borough did not have to go out to formal public bid because it was under $10,000, but we did receive four estimates, as required by law, resulting in GorCon having the lowest bid.

Randy Flager seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Richard Hirschfield asked for a motion to consider hiring Mr. Bill Stanert for a part-time Meter Maintenance position at the rate of $13.00, subject to the terms, provisions, rules, regulations and procedures set forth in the New Hope Borough Employee Handbook.

Rey Velasco motioned to hire Mr. Stanert and Sharyn Keiser seconded.

Richard Hirschfield commented that Mr. Stanert will be replacing the position held by the late Lester Decoursey who passed away a few weeks ago. There will be a memorial service for Mr. Decoursey at the Eagle Fire Company. Mr. Decoursey worked for New Hope Borough for many years and will be missed.

The motion passed unanimously.

Richard Hirschfield asked for consideration to authorize the Chief of Police to hire Ms. Renee M. Fox as a part-time police officer at the rate of $15.00 per hour, subject to the terms, provisions, rules, regulations and procedures set forth in the New Hope Borough Employee Handbook.

Geri Delevich motioned to authorize the Chief of Police to hire Ms. Renee M. Fox and Randy Flager seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Richard Hirschfield announced a discussion of a pending Zoning Hearing Board appeal by Villa Vito Restaurant (docket no. 291) for 28 West Bridge Street and introduced Martin King, Esq., who is representing the applicant.

John Burke added that Mr. King has agreed to submit a conditional use application for the proposed restaurant use on behalf of the applicant. This application will cover the plan to expand the existing restaurant use to the balance of the yard of the adjacent property, as well as onto the first floor area of the building of that adjacent property.

Richard Hirschfield asked Mr. King if the Zoning Hearing Board application has been postponed.

Mr. King responded that at the Borough’s request, the application is continued.

Mr. King commented that this is a simple application. The Zoning Hearing Board granted approval in 2003 for a variance for outdoor dining. They propose to take the restaurant and expand it right into the first floor of the adjacent side structure. Mr. Glen Stephan, the owner of the property, intends to eventually expand this building and make it into a bed and breakfast and reduce the uses substantially to eliminate any concerns about setbacks that the Council may feel would impact on the community.

Sharyn Keiser asked Mr. King if he still had to go to the Zoning Hearing Board.

Mr. King responded they are not required to have additional parking if the use is expanded; however, the Zoning Hearing Board did impose a limitation on the number of seats in 2003.

Richard Hirschfield asked Mr. King if the applicant would be coming before Council for the conditional use hearing.

Mr. King answered yes.

Council did not take any action on the restaurant application.

Richard Hirschfield announced the next Zoning Hearing Board appeal to be discussed is Finale Partners, LLC. (Docket no. 292) for 15 East Bridge Street. He summarized a memo from the Zoning Officer indicating that it is for a variance to change a main retail store to a professional office.

John Burke added that the basic issue here is parking and a use variance, referring to the back building not the building currently under renovation. The use variance would not be to convert retail to office because office is allowed in that zoning district. However, there is a possibility that this parcel is in the floodway, where an office use would not be allowed. The floodway designation would not allow the use, but the Zoning District would allow it. A parking variance is needed because he is converting for the office use where additional parking would be required.

Jake Fell asked what the accessibility would be to getting to this new structure and mentioned that the applicant also took down the neighbor’s guardrail that did not belong to him.

Sharyn Keiser asked for a motion to send the Borough Solicitor to represent the Borough’s concerns for the application of Finale Partners, LLC, 15 East Bridge Street, Docket 292 and Rey Velasco seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

John Burke asked for consideration on behalf of New Hope Arts, Inc. to use the front landing of Borough Hall on Saturday, July 16, 2005, from 1P.M. to 4 P.M to feature an acoustical keyboardist and singer playing “background music” in connection with the Showcase of the Arts event.

Randy Flager motioned to approve the request and Sharyn Keiser seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Sharyn Keiser mentioned the outdoor music would require a permit from the Police Department.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Tom Smyth, New Street, requested that Council take the process back of approving or disapproving outdoor music. Mr. Smyth and his partner have been invaded numerous times from outdoor music to a point where they have left their residence for the evening.

Council thought Mr. Smyth brought up a good point and would re-visit this issue.

Keith Mowen, proprietor of the pretzel store on East Bridge Street, commented that business is very difficult due to all the construction projects plus parking and parking fees and stated that he may not be in business much longer. Mr. Mowen asked Borough Council to reduce the Business Privilege Tax.

Elsa Wise recommended that the shop owners have set hours.

Greg Conocchioli, West Ferry Street, mentioned that he does not feel the Borough is helping the businesses at all and they may need a downtown manager.

Sharyn Keiser welcomed all the participation this evening from the public and responded that the Revitalization Committee over the years through their hard work and grants has added additional parking to this Borough and additional retail stores. There is a Recreation Board that has created parks for our visitors and residents to sit and enjoy the river. The many volunteers of this Borough have donated many hours to purchase benches and place them throughout town for tourists/residents along with Council who has also allocated money toward this.

The Borough completely maintains the Visitor’s Center and its staff and it is a Borough-owned building. The Renovation of the Visitor’s Center by the Revitalization Committee through many hours of hard work and grants resulted in an added restroom and the upgrading of the interior and exterior to accommodate visitors/residents more productively and lastly, Partners in Progress plants flowers on the week-ends all over the downtown area to make the environment more enjoyable for the tourists/residents as well. Sharyn Keiser commented that the Borough is aware that it has been a difficult year and suggested that we all move forward.

ADJOURNMENT