McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 6/8/2022

McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting
Agenda- June 8, 2022 6:30 PM
Borough Council:
Dan Colgan
William Smith
Joyce Murren
George Staub
Joseph VonSas
Donna Spangler
Tim Klunk
Mayor & Staff:
Kathleen Todt (Mayor)
Justin George (Solicitor)
Constable
Jessica Freiert (Sec. Treasurer)
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation for Divine Guidance
4. Attendance Roll call
5. Approval of May 25th Minutes
6. Announcements
a. An executive session was held prior to this meeting regarding
personnel issues at 6:00 pm tonight 6/8/2022. It was gaveled in at
6:00 pm and adjourned at _____ pm that same evening.
7. Committee Reports
a. Personnel: Dan Colgan
b. Planning & Zoning: William Smith
c. Highways: Donna Spangler
i. ADA curbing for Ridge and Fairview Avenues
d. Building & Grounds: Tim Klunk
i. Update on B-There Contract referred to committee 3/23/22
e. Civil Service: George Staub
f. Public Safety: Joyce Murren
g. Recreation: Joyce Murren
h. Sewer: Joseph VonSas
i. Solid Waste: Joseph VonSas
j. Finance: Dan Colgan
i. Borough Audit 2021
1. Expected report June 22nd meeting
2. Report back on financial concerns involving SAVES
k. Mayor’s Office Mayor Todt
l. Solicitor’s Office Justin George
8. Public comment Period
9. Old Business:
a. Safety Improvement Projects/ Approval of funding from ARPA to be
added to Private funding donations to complete proposed Safety
Projects. Approximate Estimate overall $60k.
i. Explanation of Business
Security Fencing, Key FOB system for entryways,
improvement to all entrances/exists of buildings.
ii. Invitation for council to discuss
iii. Open of Public comment / Close of Public Comment
iv. Invitation for Motions from Council on this Subject
b. Approval for Advertising the prepared RFP for ADA ramps on Ridge
i. Explanation of Business
Advertising for ADA compliance handicapped ramps to be
constructed at the two corners of Ridge meeting Fairview,
the two alleys that meet Ridge Ave from Ridge Alley, and the
two curbs that meet N. Third St. from Ridge Ave. $25k
ii. Invitation for council to discuss
iii. Open of Public comment / Close of Public Comment
iv. Invitations for Motions from Council on this Subject
10. New Business:
a. Altering Office Schedule / accommodation for July/August
i. Explanation of Business
1. Staffing alteration for accommodating leave
2. Close office on Tuesdays to the public / covering phones
and emails on Tuesdays
ii. Invitation for council to discuss
iii. Open of Public comment / Close of Public Comment
iv. Motions from Council on this specific item
b. New Automatic Handicapped entry for the senior center
i. Explanation of Business
1. A request was received from the leadership of the
senior center regarding the installation of an
automatic, handicapped entry door allowing for a
similar opening as local physicians offices and
hospitals. Exact estimates are going to be needed to
pursue the construction.
ii. Invitation for council to discuss
iii. Open of Public comment / Close of Public Comment
iv. Motions from Council on this specific item
Announcement of Next Public Meeting:
The next public meeting of the McSherrystown Borough Council is currently
scheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the Borough Council
Chambers.
Call for Motion to Adjourn.