Downingtown Borough: Minutes of Council Meetings

March 12, 2010

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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Downingtown Borough Council met in Council Chambers on the above date with the following members present: President Bruton, Vice President Brinton, Councillors Smith, Feldman, Benner and Gazzerro. Also in attendance was Mayor Maxwell and members of Borough staff.

President Bruton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. He announced the purpose of the Executive Session on February 3, 2010 was to discuss legal and contract negotiations.

President Bruton thanked Jack Law, Public Works Director, Chief Mike Miller and their departments for the outstanding work during the snow storms we experienced the past several weeks. Councillor Smith also stated the emergency services crews were fully staffed during the storms in order to respond to all emergency situations.

Approval of Council Minutes (February 3, 2010) – Councillor Benner made a motion to approve the minutes of February 3, 2010. Vice President Brinton seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2010-03 River Station East Final Plan Approval – Councillor Gazzerro made a motion to recess into Executive Session. Councillor Benner seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

President Bruton called the meeting back to order. After discussion, Councillor Gazzerro made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-03 with the additional contingencies included by Council and reviewed by Mr. Andy Rau, Esquire (covering for Solicitor O’Donnell). Councillor Smith seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2010-02 Zoning Map Change (Chennisi) – Vice President Brinton made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2010-02. Councillor Smith seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2010-05 CCIU Technical College High School (Brandywine Campus) Final Plan Approval - Councillor Gazzerro made a motion to adopt Resolution 2010-05. Vice President Brinton seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Maxwell stated he and President Bruton traveled to Washington, DC on February 5 to meet with key staff members of Congressman Gerlach, Senators Casey and Specter regarding the Borough’s FY 2011 funding request for the Boot Road Extension Bridge.

Jack Law, Public Works Director, presented an update on the snow removal. Mr. Law stated the Public Works Department has hauled over 16,412 tons of snow due to the record snowfall over the past several weeks. Snow emergency routes were also discussed.

Councillor Gazzerro made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Councillor Benner seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.