The regular meeting of the Galeton Borough Council was held this date in the Municipal Building with the following members present: Joe Petrencsik; Doug Droppa; Darrell Jackson; DJ Fuller, and Denny Dean. Not present was Ron Tarabori.

Others present were: Mayor-Garrote; Foreman-Joe Cimino; Secy-Andrea Caracciolo; Office Asst-Eleanor Boyd and Borough Crew-Joe Cimino Jr.

President Petrencsik called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Followed by the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES

The 2/8/23 minutes were reviewed, Joe Petrencsik pointed out that they needed to state that both sides of Germania Street is to have restricted parking for the week of the 4th of July. A motion was made by Doug Droppa, seconded by DJ Fuller to approving the minutes with the change. All were in favor, motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

A motion was made by Doug Droppa, seconded by DJ Fuller approving the treasurer’s report for Feb/March 2023 as reported. All were in favor, motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Committee toured the Chattanooga Bldg. and agreed to proceed with the first study.

BOROUGH FOREMAN

Orchard Ave and Adams Street sewer issues. There are 8 customers on the list where they are having sewer issues. The sewer is continuously being plugged up with wipes and paper towels. The customers in this area will be sent letters.

Test Wells were drilled and the following were found: The one that was drilled at the Right Branch produced approx. 70 gallons per minute and the water was good. The one on the Left Branch wasn’t successful as well as the one drilled on the Holly Smith property. They are going to drill another one at the Main Branch next.

DJ reported that two culverts on Pine Street have concrete blocks that are caving in and need repaired.

ORDINANCES

A motion was made by DJ Fuller, seconded by Darrell Jackson to advertise Ordnance #377 of 2023 to amend Parking on Germania Street during the week of the 4th of July. All were in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Doug Droppa, seconded by Darrell Jackson appointing the mayor as designee to exercise the parking on Germania Street for the 4th of July week. All were in favor, motion carried.

****At this Time, 7:52PM, AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS CALLED TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL ISSUE

***AT THIS TIME 8:35 PM, THE MEETING RECONVENED.

The executive session was held for Joey Cimino to make a presentation. The proposal was for Joey to attend the Mansfield Act 120 academy to become a police officer at his own expense. After graduating from the course the Borough will hire him as an officer. Joey will remain an employee on the Borough crew also in the process of getting his water and sewer licenses. There will be a probation period of a year to see if this works out.

A motion was made by Darrell Jackson, seconded by DJ Fuller to accept the proposal. All were in favor, motion carried. Further details will be discussed at a later date.

BILLS

A motion was made by DJ Fuller, seconded by Denny Dean to pay the bills for March 2023. All were in favor, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Denny Dean, seconded by Doug Droppa to Adjourn. All were in favor, motion caried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.