Caln Township Board of Commissioners 253 Municipal Drive Thorndale, PA 19372
May 23, 2019 7:37 PM
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance - Jennifer Breton - President, George Chambers-Vice President, Joshua Young-Commissioner, Lorraine Tindaro-Commissioner, Kristen Denne-Township Manager/Secretary, Chuck Wilson-Township Treasurer (Absent), Kristin Camp-TownshipSolicitor (Absent), Bryan Kulakowsky-Township Engineer, and Denise Miller-Assistant Township Secretary.
Citizens to Be HeardCommissioner Breton called for Citizens to be Heard. There were none.
Township Solicitor - Ms. Camp - Ms. Camp was not in attendance.
Township Engineer - Mr. Kulakowsky Planning Commission Update - Mr. Kulakowsky gave a brief update on the prior Planning Commission meeting.
ARRO Professional Services Agreement - For the Implementation Phase of the 2019 Road Program - For Board consideration, Mr. Kulakowsky offered a Professional Services Agreement for the Implementation Phase of the 2019 Road Program in the amount of $46,035, bringing the project total to
$63,875.
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to accept the ARRO Professional Services Agreement Amendment #1 for the 2019 Road Program, in the amount of $46,035. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Vote passed 4-0.
ARRO Professional Services Agreement - Consulting Engineering Services for the Preliminary Tasks to be able to Properly Develop the Scope of Work for Installing Traffic Signals at Lloyd Avenue Bridge - For Board consideration, Mr. Kulakowsky offered a ARRO Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering Services for the Preliminary Tasks to be able to properly develop the scope of work for installing traffic signals at the Lloyd Avenue Bridge.
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to accept the Professional Services Agreement from ARRO Consulting for the Lloyd Avenue Bridge signaling, in the amount of $8,625. Moved by Commissioner Tindaro and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0.
Township Manager - Kristen Denne
Consideration to Approve the Lloyd Avenue Proposed Work Order - Albert Federico Consulting LLC - For Board consideration, Ms. Denne offered a proposed work order from Al Federico Consulting, to handle the preparations work for the Lloyd Avenue Bridge working in conjunction with PennDot, in the amount of $5,100.
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to approve the work order from Al Federico Consulting LLC in regards to the Lloyd Avenue Bridge, in the amount of $5,100. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Joe Reich of 400 Lloyd Avenue had a question on the motion. Vote passed 4-0.
Ordinances and Resolutions for Consideration
N/A
Directors Reports
Police Department - Chief Elias - Chief Elias noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board.
Director of Buildings and Life Safety - Mr. Stackhouse - Mr. Stackhouse noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board. Commissioner Young asked if Burger King had been sold. Mr. Stackhouse noted that he has not received any information however, he has addressed the high grass issue at that property.
Director of Public Works - Mr. Fragale - Mr. Fragale noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board. Commissioner Young asked if there is a weeding schedule for the Township Park flower beds. Mr. Fragale noted that there is. Lorraine Tindaro thanked the department for keeping the Tom DeFroscia bench well maintained.
Ingleside Golf - Mr. Ward - Mr. Ward noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board. Commissioner Tindaro noted that she has some thoughts on having events at the outside enclosed area and asked if there are any planned. Mr. Ward noted that they are working on events there. Commissioner Young asked the amount of members. Mr. Ward replied "29 members". Mark DeYoung of 20 Beaver noted that he will be submitting a Right-to-Know request for the last 12 months of Mr. Ward's Director Report.
Finance Department Report - Mr. Wilson
Finance Monthly Report- Mr. Wilson was absent however, his April 2019 report was previously provided to the Board.
Bill List for Approval - General Checks 43271 to 43354 - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to approve general checks 43271 to 43354. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Young. Vote passed 4-0.
Minutes to Approve
May 9, 2019 Board Minutes - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to approve the May 9, 2019 Board minutes. Moved by Commissioner Tindaro and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Commissioner Tindaro noted the 4-10 vote under Parks and Recreation needs corrected to 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for a vote with the mentioned change. Vote passed 4-0.
Additional Business
Consideration to Award Board of Commissioner Vacancy Position until December 31, 2019- Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to open nominations for the Board of Commissioners vacancy. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Chambers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breton, nominating Chuck Kramer. Commissioner Tindaro made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Young, nominating Jane Kennedy. Commissioner Young asked if there will be a name vote after the nominations. Commissioner Breton replied "yes". Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tindaro, nominating Paul Mullen. Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to close nominations for the Board of Commissioners vacancy. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for a vote appointing Chuck Kramer for the Board of Commissioners Vacancy. Commissioner Breton and Commissioner Chambers voted aye. Commissioner Breton called for a vote appointing Jane Kennedy for the Board of Commissioners vacancy. Commissioner Young and Commissioner Tindaro voted aye. Commissioner Breton called for a vote appointing Paul Mullen to the Board of Commissioners Vacancy. Commissioner Tindaro and Commissioner Young voted aye.
Ms. Denne noted the options that the Board has since there are two votes for each candidate. 1) Roll call vote where each Board Member would produce a name. not a vote. 2) Close this round and ask for another round of nominations. 3) Make a vote to send directly to the Vacancy Board. She also noted that each Board Member should only have one vote for a Candidate.
Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Chambers, to reopen nominations. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for nominations. Commissioner Chambers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breton, nominating Chuck Kramer. Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tindaro, nominating Paul Mullen. Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to close nominations. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0.
Commissioner Breton called for a roll call vote. Commissioner Tindaro voted for Paul Mullen, Commissioner Chambers voted for Chuck Kramer, Commissioner Breton voted for Chuck Kramer, and Commissioner Young voted for Paul Mullen. Commissioner Breton noted that they will schedule an advertised meeting for the Vacancy Board within fifteen days from tonight's meeting. She also noted Al DiMatteo is the vacancy board member. Commissioner Young noted that the Vacancy Board
can consider all the Applicants which are Paul Mullen, Chuck Kramer, Ron Miller, Jeff Trego, and Jane Kennedy.
Consideration to Award Municipal Authority Vacancy Position until December 31, 2019 - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to open nominations for the Municipal Authority Vacancy. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for nominations for the Municipal Authority. Commissioner Chambers made a motion, second by Commissioner Breton, nominating William Schew. Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tindaro, nominating Jane Kennedy. Ms. Denne noted that she believes that since there are two nominations the Board would have to wait until there is another Board Member to vote, unless the Township Code says otherwise. Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to close nominations for the Municipal Authority. Moved by Commissioner Young, and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for a name vote. Commissioner Tindaro voted for Jane Kennedy, Commissioner Chambers voted for William Schew, Commissioner Breton voted for William Schew, and Commissioner Young voted for Jane Kennedy.
Commissioner Breton noted that the vote will be held until they receive direction from Ms. Denne on how to proceed.
Consideration to appoint Janene Mullen to the Historical Commission - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to appoint Janene Mullen to the Historical Commission. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Vote passed 4-0.
Public Comments
Cheryl Spaulding of 406 Lloyd Avenue asked the status of the part that needs to be installed in the traffic light coming out of Royal Farms, for a Caln Watch Member. Mr. Fragale noted that the part was installed however, he will check tomorrow.
Adjournment
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to adjourn the May 23, 2019 meeting at 8:20 PM. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Denise Miller
Assistant Township Secretary
May 23, 2019 7:37 PM
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance - Jennifer Breton - President, George Chambers-Vice President, Joshua Young-Commissioner, Lorraine Tindaro-Commissioner, Kristen Denne-Township Manager/Secretary, Chuck Wilson-Township Treasurer (Absent), Kristin Camp-TownshipSolicitor (Absent), Bryan Kulakowsky-Township Engineer, and Denise Miller-Assistant Township Secretary.
Citizens to Be HeardCommissioner Breton called for Citizens to be Heard. There were none.
Township Solicitor - Ms. Camp - Ms. Camp was not in attendance.
Township Engineer - Mr. Kulakowsky Planning Commission Update - Mr. Kulakowsky gave a brief update on the prior Planning Commission meeting.
ARRO Professional Services Agreement - For the Implementation Phase of the 2019 Road Program - For Board consideration, Mr. Kulakowsky offered a Professional Services Agreement for the Implementation Phase of the 2019 Road Program in the amount of $46,035, bringing the project total to
$63,875.
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to accept the ARRO Professional Services Agreement Amendment #1 for the 2019 Road Program, in the amount of $46,035. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Vote passed 4-0.
ARRO Professional Services Agreement - Consulting Engineering Services for the Preliminary Tasks to be able to Properly Develop the Scope of Work for Installing Traffic Signals at Lloyd Avenue Bridge - For Board consideration, Mr. Kulakowsky offered a ARRO Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering Services for the Preliminary Tasks to be able to properly develop the scope of work for installing traffic signals at the Lloyd Avenue Bridge.
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to accept the Professional Services Agreement from ARRO Consulting for the Lloyd Avenue Bridge signaling, in the amount of $8,625. Moved by Commissioner Tindaro and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0.
Township Manager - Kristen Denne
Consideration to Approve the Lloyd Avenue Proposed Work Order - Albert Federico Consulting LLC - For Board consideration, Ms. Denne offered a proposed work order from Al Federico Consulting, to handle the preparations work for the Lloyd Avenue Bridge working in conjunction with PennDot, in the amount of $5,100.
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to approve the work order from Al Federico Consulting LLC in regards to the Lloyd Avenue Bridge, in the amount of $5,100. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Joe Reich of 400 Lloyd Avenue had a question on the motion. Vote passed 4-0.
Ordinances and Resolutions for Consideration
N/A
Directors Reports
Police Department - Chief Elias - Chief Elias noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board.
- In response to Commissioner Chamber's prior question about an increase in tickets, Chief Elias noted their department received a $4,000 aggressive driving grant in 2018, and this year they anticipate a $4,000 to $5,000 grant for officer overtime in regards to targeting aggressive drivers.
- In response to a resident's request to put up stop signs, Chief Elias noted that Ms. Denne directed them to do traffic studies at Beaver Run, Stone Bridge, and G.O. Carlson Intersections. He noted those studies were performed and did not warrant stop signs. Chris Parr of 582 Lloyd Avenue stated that cars slow down for the speed sign and then speed once they pass it.
Director of Buildings and Life Safety - Mr. Stackhouse - Mr. Stackhouse noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board. Commissioner Young asked if Burger King had been sold. Mr. Stackhouse noted that he has not received any information however, he has addressed the high grass issue at that property.
Director of Public Works - Mr. Fragale - Mr. Fragale noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board. Commissioner Young asked if there is a weeding schedule for the Township Park flower beds. Mr. Fragale noted that there is. Lorraine Tindaro thanked the department for keeping the Tom DeFroscia bench well maintained.
Ingleside Golf - Mr. Ward - Mr. Ward noted a few highlights from his April 2019 report, which was previously provided to the Board. Commissioner Tindaro noted that she has some thoughts on having events at the outside enclosed area and asked if there are any planned. Mr. Ward noted that they are working on events there. Commissioner Young asked the amount of members. Mr. Ward replied "29 members". Mark DeYoung of 20 Beaver noted that he will be submitting a Right-to-Know request for the last 12 months of Mr. Ward's Director Report.
Finance Department Report - Mr. Wilson
Finance Monthly Report- Mr. Wilson was absent however, his April 2019 report was previously provided to the Board.
Bill List for Approval - General Checks 43271 to 43354 - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to approve general checks 43271 to 43354. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Young. Vote passed 4-0.
Minutes to Approve
May 9, 2019 Board Minutes - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to approve the May 9, 2019 Board minutes. Moved by Commissioner Tindaro and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Commissioner Tindaro noted the 4-10 vote under Parks and Recreation needs corrected to 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for a vote with the mentioned change. Vote passed 4-0.
Additional Business
Consideration to Award Board of Commissioner Vacancy Position until December 31, 2019- Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to open nominations for the Board of Commissioners vacancy. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Chambers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breton, nominating Chuck Kramer. Commissioner Tindaro made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Young, nominating Jane Kennedy. Commissioner Young asked if there will be a name vote after the nominations. Commissioner Breton replied "yes". Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tindaro, nominating Paul Mullen. Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to close nominations for the Board of Commissioners vacancy. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for a vote appointing Chuck Kramer for the Board of Commissioners Vacancy. Commissioner Breton and Commissioner Chambers voted aye. Commissioner Breton called for a vote appointing Jane Kennedy for the Board of Commissioners vacancy. Commissioner Young and Commissioner Tindaro voted aye. Commissioner Breton called for a vote appointing Paul Mullen to the Board of Commissioners Vacancy. Commissioner Tindaro and Commissioner Young voted aye.
Ms. Denne noted the options that the Board has since there are two votes for each candidate. 1) Roll call vote where each Board Member would produce a name. not a vote. 2) Close this round and ask for another round of nominations. 3) Make a vote to send directly to the Vacancy Board. She also noted that each Board Member should only have one vote for a Candidate.
Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Chambers, to reopen nominations. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for nominations. Commissioner Chambers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Breton, nominating Chuck Kramer. Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tindaro, nominating Paul Mullen. Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to close nominations. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0.
Commissioner Breton called for a roll call vote. Commissioner Tindaro voted for Paul Mullen, Commissioner Chambers voted for Chuck Kramer, Commissioner Breton voted for Chuck Kramer, and Commissioner Young voted for Paul Mullen. Commissioner Breton noted that they will schedule an advertised meeting for the Vacancy Board within fifteen days from tonight's meeting. She also noted Al DiMatteo is the vacancy board member. Commissioner Young noted that the Vacancy Board
can consider all the Applicants which are Paul Mullen, Chuck Kramer, Ron Miller, Jeff Trego, and Jane Kennedy.
Consideration to Award Municipal Authority Vacancy Position until December 31, 2019 - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to open nominations for the Municipal Authority Vacancy. Moved by Commissioner Chambers and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for nominations for the Municipal Authority. Commissioner Chambers made a motion, second by Commissioner Breton, nominating William Schew. Commissioner Young made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tindaro, nominating Jane Kennedy. Ms. Denne noted that she believes that since there are two nominations the Board would have to wait until there is another Board Member to vote, unless the Township Code says otherwise. Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to close nominations for the Municipal Authority. Moved by Commissioner Young, and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0. Commissioner Breton called for a name vote. Commissioner Tindaro voted for Jane Kennedy, Commissioner Chambers voted for William Schew, Commissioner Breton voted for William Schew, and Commissioner Young voted for Jane Kennedy.
Commissioner Breton noted that the vote will be held until they receive direction from Ms. Denne on how to proceed.
Consideration to appoint Janene Mullen to the Historical Commission - Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to appoint Janene Mullen to the Historical Commission. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Tindaro. Vote passed 4-0.
Public Comments
Cheryl Spaulding of 406 Lloyd Avenue asked the status of the part that needs to be installed in the traffic light coming out of Royal Farms, for a Caln Watch Member. Mr. Fragale noted that the part was installed however, he will check tomorrow.
Adjournment
Commissioner Breton entertained a motion to adjourn the May 23, 2019 meeting at 8:20 PM. Moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Chambers. Vote passed 4-0.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Denise Miller
Assistant Township Secretary
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