Author: Secretary

MILLHEIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

225 EAST MAIN STREET

P.O.  BOX 421

                                                                                    MILLHEIM, PA 16854

(CENTRE COUNTY)

PHONE (814)-349-5350       FAX (814)-349-5733

REGULAR MEETING

December 13, 2022

Katie Blume called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the pledge of allegiance. Council members in attendance: Robert Zeigler, Cecilia Gallup, also in attendance Solicitor John Miller, Denise Immel Borough Secretary/Assistant Treasurer and Sherry Corman Borough Treasurer/Assistant Secretary. Absent Beth Cowher, Nickelaus Engle and Mayor Steve Myers

Citizens present: none

Citizens Input: none

A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup to approve the November 08, 2022 as presented, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to approve the November 2022 financials as presented, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion passed.

Code Enforcement/HARB/Planning Commission Reports:

The Code Enforcement report was reviewed with no questions or comments. No reports from HARB or the Planning Commission. 

Employee Reports:

This month has been geared towards preparing for winter. Changing out our small equipment and getting our plows and salt spreaders ready for the snowy months. Also finished up collecting the town leaves the first week of the month. Snow fence has been placed on Long Street. The Christmas tree was placed and ready for Merry Millheim. The borough might want to consider some kind of variation of an artificial tree for in at Fountain Park. Live Christmas trees are getting harder to come by and are only increasing in prices the years go by. An artificial tree will be one set price and will last many years. Every year as everyone knows the borough employees typically reach out to Dave McClintic (Center Wisp) and his bucket truck to hang our Christmas decorations. Like always this year was the same plan. On November 9^Th we reached out to Dave and asked for this yearly task. His response was he would get back to us. After multiple text messages and phone calls, Dave had responded December 1^st and mentioned that he would no longer be able to put up the decorations due to his company and insurance issues. This was very last minute for us to decide on how to get our decorations up, after a lot of thinking and measuring for what would work. We found that a scissor sky lift was the best last minute option. We rented from J.S. Rentals costing around $180 for the day for the piece of equipment. This resulted in only 7 of the 8 wreaths to go up. The 8^Th one was in a spot that was just too dangerous to operate the equipment, this was up on Plum St. Due to not having a bucket truck we were also not able to hang the banners that go along with the wreaths due to positioning of were the banners hang and the capabilities of the equipment. Again these results are due to last minute decision making. Hopefully we will be better prepared for this next year. Our 2017 truck is due for inspection and will be getting yearly maintenance and new tires. We scheduled it in for December 6^th. 

The Geothermal unit is once again not working properly, Stan Bierly has presented an estimate for parts in the amount of $1,170.00, stating it will take about a day to install estimate did not include any labor costs.

Water/Sewer Report:

The water plant is running great. The Borough has no worries on water restrictions. The SOC waiver will be renewed by the end of the year to cut our some unnecessary sampling and reduce cost.

The sewer plant is doing amazing since the new membranes have been installed, a plan is being developed with the manufacturer to have back up membranes available should one break.

New Action Items

Invoices:

The mowing of the Union Cemetery was delegated to our own maintenance crew for 2022. Adam DeGarmo tracked the hours spent and gas used to do this. The figures were calculated at a combined total of $1,039.50. A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup to reimburse our General fund from the Union Cemetery Money Market account in the amount of $1,039.50 and was seconded by Robert Zeigler.

Budget approval:

The 2023 Millheim Borough Budgets was advertised as required, a motion was made by Robert Zeigler to adopt the 2023 budgets as presented, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Resolution 2022-12:

A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup to adopt Tax Resolution 2022-12, levying the tax rate for the year 2023 at the same rate of 4.00 mills on the value of real property located within the Borough of Millheim as was levied in the year 2022, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

Fees:

Council members reviewed the current fee schedule, discussion was held but no decisions were made. Will be reviewed again in January.

2023 Meeting dates:

The meeting dates for 2023 were presented and a discussion was held. Council chose to continue to keep the council meetings set for the second Tuesday evening of each month at 7:00 PM and the Friday following 10 days later if needed at 8:30 AM.  A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to approve the meeting dates as presented and seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried. Meeting dates will be published in the Lock Haven Express.

Benefits policy:

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to adopt the new benefits policy which now includes 11 paid holidays and the vision and dental plan coverage, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Old Action Items

Update on infrastructure

SCREEN REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Upon in depth inquiry to DEP they could not find the permit application. Sherry confirmed that DEP had never cashed the check for the fee. We will resubmit the application. The new DEP system that is now in place is to use online submission which produces a confirmation number. The original submission took place as they were transitioning their process from hard copy to electronic. A new submission has been completed. No new update since the October meeting.

DCED MULTIMODAL GRANT BRIDGE PROJECT: A site visit occurred to take measurements and photos of the Elk Creek Bridge. We are recommending that the Borough pursue a concrete box culvert as a replacement for the existing structure. This recommendation is based upon the shallow depth of the Race and the lack of cover. If we keep the opening similarly sized, we will not need to perform more complex studies as part of the permit application.

WWTP PROJECT – EQUILIZATION TANK: The Geotech performed the drilling on October 24, 2022. Converse Consultants delivered their report of soil bearing to Buchart Horn on December 2, 2022. We are moving into final design for the tank installation.

CLAREN COURT – ROAD ACCEPTANCE: A review of Claren Court is required prior to borough acceptance as a borough road. We performed a site assessment and reviewed approved drawings. Currently the developer needs to place the 9.5mm wearing course to be complete their construction responsibilities. Once the wearing course is complete Claren Court will meet the conditions to qualify to be added to Millheim Borough’s Road inventory. We will not recommend adoption until the wearing course has been placed in compliance with the plans recorded for the development.

COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY:  CFA has reopened the H2O PA and PA Small Water and Sewer programs. H2O PA is for projects between $500,000 and $20,000,000 and the Small Water and Sewer for projects between $30,000 and $500,000. The Application will be received until December 21, 2022. I have prepared documents based upon a project to replace the raw water main from the dam to SR 0455 and a section of old water main around the location of the raw water pumping station. This distance is approximately 3,500 LF with an estimated project cost of $480,000.00 which would be a local share of $72,000.00.

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to have Buchart-Horn move forward with the grant application and authorize Katie Blume to sign the matching funds letter as well as adopt Resolution 2022-13 requesting the PA Small Water and Sewer program grant for $408,000.00 form Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the water main replacement project. A designating Katie Blume and Nickelaus Engle as official authorized to execute all documents and agreement with CFA to facilitate and assist in obtaining the grant, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Update on solar project – no report

Tractor licensing:

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to process any paper work necessary to have the new tractor street legal, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Parking:

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to have Solicitor Miller execute and advertise and ordinance making it illegal to park on both sided so Mensch Street from East Main Street to its intersection of Walter Street, seconded by Cecilia Gallup/ Motion carried.

Secretary’s Report

HCC CD:

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to move the funds from the HCC certificate of deposit to the HCC checking allowing the funs to draw a higher rate of interest, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Holiday items for review:

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to give $100.00 to each employees who have been with the borough since January 2022 as a token of appreciation, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Pension audit:

The pension audit was completed on      It is recommended a Chief Administrative Officer be appointed for signing purposes. Cecilia Gallup made a motion to appoint the Treasurer as Chief Administrative office of the Borough pension plan, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to adjourn, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.

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Denise Immel Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

MILLHEIM BOROUGH COUNCIL
225 EAST MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 421
MILLHEIM, PA 16854
(CENTRE COUNTY)
PHONE (814)-349-5350 FAX (814)-349-5733
REGULAR MEETING
November 8, 2022
Council President, Katie Blume called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance: Cecilia Gallup and Nickelaus Engle. Also, in attendance was Solicitor John Miller and Sherry Corman, Millheim Borough Treasurer/Assistant Secretary. Council members absent: Beth Cowher, Robert Zeigler. Also absent Steven Myers, Mayor and Borough Secretary/Asst. Treasurer Denise Immel.
Citizens present: Marcia Kimler, PVASD School Board Member.
Marcia is approaching all municipalities in her area in regards to school safety concerns. The school district has had a few townhall meetings to gather citizen’s input and another meeting is planned for this Wednesday evening. Marcia presented council with some statistics regarding increased incidents at the school that involved calling the state police. She also asked for feedback from council members on their thoughts surrounding how the school could continue to improve school safety. We discussed the possibilities of school police officers, resource officers, armed or unarmed and also mental health counselors among other possibilities to secure our schools from threats. The school currently has a survey online regarding school safety which council has offered to post the survey to our Facebook page and we will also send out an email to our residents as well with the link attached.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup and seconded by Nickelaus Engle to approve the October meeting minutes upon the addition of adding Nickelaus Engle to the council members absent. Motion Carried
Approval of Financials:
A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup and seconded by Nickelaus Engle to approve the October financial reports as presented. Motion carried.
Code Enforcement Report/HARB/Planning Commission Reports:
The code office report was reviewed, Cecilia Gallup requested that we ask code to explain the end of the report where there is an N and Y, and what this information means. Sherry Corman will contact code and report back to council. There were no reports from HARB or the Planning Commission.
Employee Reports:
A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup and seconded by Nickelaus Engle to accept the Road Masters October report. Highlights to the report were ordering the new tractor that we are receiving grant monies to purchase and adding an additional leaf pickup to our fall schedule. The second pickup for leaves only will begin the week of November 14th.
New Action Items:
The maintenance department is requesting the borough purchase concrete barriers to place our road salt, and anti-skid in. This will make delivery, and using the product much easier and time efficient for the crew. They presented in their report the estimated costs involved in purchasing the barriers from Centre Concrete and having them delivered to the borough for a total estimated price of $2300.00 to $2500.00. A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup and seconded by Nickelaus Engle to make the purchase of the concrete barriers and delivery in the amount not to exceed $2300.00 to $2500.00. Motion carried.
Invoices from Eckart Seamans, Miller Kistler and Campbell and PA State Association of Boroughs were presented. A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup and seconded by Nickelaus Engle to pay the presented invoices. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nickelaus Engle and seconded by Cecilia Gallup to approve increasing the Borough Treasurer credit line to $2500.00 per month in order for her to pay additional invoices from Bradco, LB Water and any chemical companies who will allow us to pay by credit card. Motion carried.
The borough fee schedule discussion was tabled until the December meeting.
A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup to adopt Ordinance #272 and seconded by Nickelaus Engle. The ordinance implements the provisions of ACT 57 of 2022 by allowing a waiver of additional charges for real estate taxes by the borough tax collector. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cecilia Gallup and seconded by Nickelaus Engle to approve the transfer of funds from the Mifflinburg Bank Sewer Fund CD/Money Market to the Mifflinburg Bank Sewer Fund Checking to make the Bi-Annual payment on the Jersey Shore State Bank Sewer Loan coming due in December. Motion carried.
The DEP letter regarding the sewer plant was discussed. All membranes have been replaced. No action needed.
The 2023 budget adoption is tabled until the December meeting.
Old Action Items:
No updates on infrastructure or the solar projects. John Segursky, Buchart Horn Engineer, is gathering information in regards to the inspection of Claren Court.
Secretary’s Report:
Bank rates are increasing. We received information from both FNB and Mifflinburg. A motion was made by Nickelaus Engle and seconded by Cecilia Gallup to accept the proposal from MBTC to increased rates and also FNB for the respective accounts. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nickelaus Engle to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 PM, Seconded by Cecilia Gallup.

Sherry S. Corman, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

MILLHEIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

225 EAST MAIN STREET

P.O.  BOX 421

                                                                                   MILLHEIM, PA 16854

(CENTRE COUNTY)

PHONE (814)-349-5350       FAX (814)-349-5733

BUDGET MEETING

September 26, 2022

Katie Blume called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members in attendance: Robert Zeigler, Nickelaus Engle, Cecilia Gallup and Beth Cowher also in attendance Denise Immel Borough Secretary/Assistant Treasurer, Sherry Corman Borough Treasurer/Assistant Secretary. Absent Mayor Steve Myers

Citizens present: none

Citizens Input: none

New Action Items

2023 General Fund Budget Review:

Line for Capital Improvements needs to be added and funds adjusted

2023 Water Fund Budget Review:

Line for Capital Improvements needs to be added and funds adjusted

2023 Sewer Fund Budget Review:

Increase loan payment to $207,000.00

2023 Fire Tax Budget Review:

No additions or corrections

2023 Liquid Fuels Budget Review:

No additions or corrections

Solar Farm at Sewer Plant:

BAI Group has agreed to our request to increase the option fee to $1,000.00 and the rent increase upon commencement of operations to $1,250.00 per acre with a 2% increase each lease year. Cecilia Gallup made a motion to accept the lease as presented and authorized Katie Blume to sign, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion carried.

HVAB/Walk fest Request:

We have received the financial statements for the 2022 Walk fest held June 24 thru June 26, 2022 and a request for the HVAB grant funds. Nickelaus Engle made a motion to release $10,075.00 to the East Penns Valley Business Association for reimbursement on expenses, seconded by Robert Ziegler. Motion carried.

Fire Relief:

Millheim Borough has received the Fire Relief funding from the Auditor General Office in the amount of $4,580.97. These funds are required to be passed on to the Millheim Fire Company. Robert Zeigler made a motion to release funds to the fire company, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Pension State Aid:

The Borough has received $9,857.86 from the Auditor General Office for deposit to the employee pension fund. Robert Ziegler made a motion to release the funds to the employee pension fund, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion carried.

Water/Sewer Loans:

The water and sewer loans that the borough holds with Mifflinburg bank are set for an interest rate adjustment in October 2022. Upon requesting information of modification terms to lower the proposed interest rate on both loans it was discovered that Mifflinburg Bank has been withdrawing the incorrect payment on both loans since January 2019. Both loans are now behind in principal payments. In order for any modification to be done the principal balances will need to be brought current. Robert Ziegler made a motion to bring the loans current using funds for the respective CDs/Money Markets and move forward with modification request, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried.

Robert Ziegler made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50PM

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Denise Immel Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

MILLHEIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

225 EAST MAIN STREET

P.O.  BOX  421

MILLHEIM, PA 16854

(CENTRE COUNTY)

PHONE (814)-349-5350       FAX (814)-349-5733

September 13, 2022

Katie Blume, Council President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance: Robert Zeigler, CeCe Gallup.  Also, in attendance, Sherry Corman, Millheim Borough Treasurer/Assistant Secretary and Mayor Steven Myers also, Solicitor John Miller.  Not in attendance were Council Members Beth Cowher and Nichelaus Engle and Denise Immel, Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. Citizens present: Kristen Kalmbach

Citizens Input:

Kristen Kalmbach voiced her concerns regarding some speeding issues and cutting though the parking lot around St. Johns Childcare Center. Race Alley runs though the lot. The borough did place SLOW CHILDREN signs earlier in the year but it has not helped with the problem. Many ideas were discussed. It was decided that the borough will paint “SLOW” on our alley at each end of the alley. A motion was made by CeCe Gallup to paint the alley and seconded by Robert Zeigler. We will also add a reminder in our borough newsletter asking residents to slow down in this area. We cannot close the alley down due to emergency vehicles needing access.

Approval of Minutes:

Motion made by CeCe Gallup to approve the minutes, with the upcoming meeting dates corrected and seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

Financial Reports:

Motion was made by Robert Zeigler to accept the Financial Reports as submitted, seconded by CeCe Gallup. Motion carried.

Code/HARB/Planning Commission Reports: Nothing to report

Employee Reports:

Motion was made by Robert Zeigler to accept the employee reports as submitted, seconded by CeCe Gallup. Motion carried.

Adam DeGarmo submitted a request to repair a damaged drain on Elk Street. A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to approve the repair, seconded by CeCe Gallup. Motion carried.

New Action Items:

The Buchart Horn invoice was presented and a motion was made by CeCe Gallup to pay the invoice, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to close the “Water CD Proceeds” checking account and move those finances into the Water CD/Money Market Account. Seconded by CeCe Gallup. Motion carried.

The First Amendment to Solar Farm Option and Lease Agreement (Mountain Ground) has been reviewed and approved. A motion was made by CeCe Gallup to accept the agreement and approve President Katie Blume to sign the agreement, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

The County Liquid Fuels Grant was discussed. The application is due by October 21, 2022. Many ideas were discussed such as the parking lot at the playground, concreting the floor of the implement shed, paving the remainder of Park Road, possible work on Mill Street for drainage. Tabled until next meeting.

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to approve Resolution 2022-11 for the payment in the amount of $9505.97 to the Millheim Fire Company #1 for the Fire Truck Loan Payments and the Workers Compensations Insurance. Seconded by CeCe Gallup. Motion carried.

Since the Borough now has the Solar Array at the Sewer Treatment Plant a motion was made by CeCe Gallup to not renew the Constellation Agreement in December of 2023. Seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

Marcon Roofing has been inspecting our borough building roof for many years, 2 times a year. We questioned if we needed to have this done twice a year. We spend approximately $700.00 a year to do this. The decision was made to continue doing inspections twice a year because maintenance is generally more cost effective than letting it go until there is a major problem. A motion was made by CeCe Gallup to continue with Marcon for inspections. Seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

Our Mifflinburg Water and Sewer Loans rates are about to change after our October 2022 payments. Sherry Corman reached out by email to Mifflinburg Bank to see if we can get a better rate, or modify the loans since interest rates are starting to rise. Sherry received an email from Casey Aukerman at the local Mifflinburg branch offering the Borough a fixed rate of 3.75% for 5 years or a fixed rate of 4.35% for 10 years. The fee from the bank to modify would be $500.00 and our solicitor or bond council would need to prepare the modification agreement for us. After discussions a motion was made by CeCe Gallup to take the 5-year term at 3.75%. Seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion carried.

Old Action Items:

John Segursky, Borough Engineer was not present but sent us a report on all the current projects he is working on.

As a reminder Budget meeting dates are as follows, Monday September 19, 2022 at 7PM, Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 7pm, Friday September 23, 2022 at 8:30am and Monday September 26, 2022 at 7pm.

The Small Solar Project at the Sewer Treatment Plant was discussed. Solicitor Miller will let BAI Group know that we would like $1000.00 option fee up front and $1250.00 per acre for this project. Otherwise, the agreement looks acceptable. This project is still being negotiated.

Secretary’s Report:

No report this month as Secretary Immel is on vacation.

Citizens Input:

None

Adjournment

A motion was made at 9:00pm by Robert Zeigler to adjourn the meeting seconded by CeCe Gallup.Motion carried.

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Sherry S. Corman, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

MILLHEIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

225 EAST MAIN STREET

P.O.  BOX 421

                                                                                   MILLHEIM, PA 16854

(CENTRE COUNTY)

PHONE (814)-349-5350       FAX (814)-349-5733

REGULAR MEETING

August 09, 2022

Katie Blume called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the pledge of allegiance. Council members in attendance: Robert Zeigler, Nickelaus Engle, also in attendance Denise Immel Borough Secretary/Assistant Treasurer, Sherry Corman Borough Treasurer/Assistant Secretary. Cecilia Gallup arrived at 7:10 PM. Absent Beth Cowher and Mayor Steve Myers

Citizens present: none

Citizens Input: none

A motion was made by Robert Zeigler to approve the July 22, 2022 minutes as presented, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Nickelaus Engle to approve the June 2022 financials as presented, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion passed.

Code Enforcement/HARB/Planning Commission Reports:

The Code Enforcement report was reviewed with no questions or comments. No reports from HARB or the Planning Commission. 

Employee Reports:

It has been really dry out with little rain slowing the mowing down, but allowing us to spend more time trimming roads and cleaning roadsides. We have been patching roads and filling berms. When Rylind Construction had completed the Elk Creek bridge project with milling and paving, they had cold patch that they could no longer use. They were most likely going to take it to the land fill. It was offered to us, we just had to haul it from the location. It ended up being pretty close to 10 ton free of charge. Park Road had a very large tree come down and the fire company was called before we had a chance to get there, they had just cleared the road and we took care of the cleanup and removal.

With the Park road project complete, we had asked for a change order for all of the signs. HRI had quoted around $1,200. The price difference is not as significant as we thought but with us ordering them it was $893.20. I would estimate around 30 minutes for two of us to put all of the signs up. Switching gears towards the end of the month everyone prepared for the new Sewer Treatment Plant membranes to arrive and be replaced.

New Action Items

Contract extension for Sewer License only:

Katie Blume presented to council a new agreement for the use of Mr. Rupert’s sewer license. This agreement states that Mr. Rupert will be compensated through free use of space at the wastewater facility in return for support as needed at the sewer plant and the use of his sewer license. Robert Zeigler made a motion to accept this arrangement, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion passed. Ms. Blume will make noted changes and present to Mr. Rupert.

Invoices: none

2023 Financial requirements and MMO:

Robert Zeigler made a motion to approve the signing of 2023 Financial Requirement and Minimum Obligation form as presented by Thomas Anderson & Associates, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion passed. Denise Immel will email signed form.

Federal Surplus:

Nickelaus Engle made a motion to submit a new application to the Federal Surplus Property Program with Denise Immel, Sherry Corman, Adam DeGarmo and Justin Kerstetter as authorized purchasers, seconded by Robert Zeigler. Motion passed.

Library Lease:

Robert Zeigler made a motion to renew the East Penns Valley Library lease for the calendar year beginning January 01, 2023 thru December 31, 2023 with rent remaining at $520.00 per month, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion passed.

Fall Newsletter ideas:

Fall newsletter is due to be mailed.

Budget meeting dates:

Meeting dates to establish a 2023 budget will September 19, September 21, September 23, and September 26 if needed, all meetings except the September 23 meeting will be begin at 7:00 PM. The September 23^rd meeting will begin at 8:30 AM.

Sign resolution for grant:

Cecilia Gallup made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-10 accepting the 902 grant in the amount of $55,000.00 and approving Katie Blume and Denise Immel as authorized signer, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion passed.

Omar King Lease:

Robert Zeigler made a motion to renew the license agreement with Mr. King on the property located at the sewer plant containing approximately 5.2 acres for a time frame of 16 month, beginning September 01, 2022 thru December 31, 2023 for a fee of $300.00, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion passed.

Fire Company payments:

Robert Zeigler made a motion to pay the invoices received from the Millheim Fire Company for reimbursement of the Boroughs share of truck payment truck payments (24.77%) and workers compensation (22.563%), seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion carried. Solicitor Miller will prepare a resolution for approval at the September meeting.

Old Action Items

Update on infrastructure items

SCREEN REPLACEMENT PROJECT:

The application is in technical review by DEP. Nothing new to report from July.

DCED MULTIMODAL GRANT BRIDGE PROJECT:

A site visit occurred to take measurements and photos of the Elk Creek Bridge. A recommendation is being made for the Borough pursue a concrete box culvert as a replacement for the existing

structure. This recommendation is based upon the shallow depth of the Race and the lack of cover.

If we keep the opening similarly sized, we will not need to perform more complex studies as part of

the permit application.

WWTP PROJECT – EQUILIZATION TANK:

Geotechnical Engineer has been contacted and the executed agreement of services has been submitted

back to them. Waiting for their notification when they will schedule the drilling. Once Geotech has performed the design, process will begin.

STORM WATER ISSUE – FRAZIER STREET:

Katie Blume and John Segursky will be visiting the site on Friday August 12 to look at the issues and what if anything the Borough should do as part of any remediation.

Membrane replacement update:

Membrane replacement has begun. All was going smoothly until it was discovered that five of the membranes had been damaged in shipping. Supplier will replace at no cost to the Borough.

Update on solar project:

Sel Edor explained that the solar field project has been delayed until approximately 2025, as our option agreement expires in 2024 BIA will be requesting an extension.

Committee and mayor reports: none

Secretary’s report

Empty lot sidewalks

The sidewalks on Water Street by our property are in bad repair and could present a safety hazard. Robert Zeigler made a motion to remove the sidewalk and replace with stone, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion passed.  

HOPE Initiative:

Millheim Borough has received a request from the HOPE Initiative to place purple ribbons on trees recognizing Nation Recovery Month for the Month of September. Robert Zeigler made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion passed.

Domestic violence awareness month

Millheim Borough has received a request from Centre Safe to again place purple lights around the gazebo in Fountain Park in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. Robert Zeigler made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Cecilia Gallup. Motion passed.

Robert Zeigler made a motion to adjourned, seconded by Nickelaus Engle. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM

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Denise Immel Secretary/Assistant Treasurer