Ad Hoc Ordinance Revision Committee

Special Meeting

Saturday, November 1, 2008

9:00 A.M.

Borough Hall

 

Draft Minutes

 

 

1.    Called to order at 9:00 am, Members present; Don Maranell, Scott Bates, Ed McCreary.  Not present; Kathryn Burchenal

2.   Discussion of Ordinances:

a.        Don noted that Kathryn Burchenal gave him input on ordinances that she had concerns about and will share these during the meeting.

b.      A general discussion was held going through the ordinance.  Specific Ordinances that generated concern and suggested changes are as follows:

·   SBO-1 Streets and Sidewalks:  clarify responsibilities for commissioners and the board.

·   SBO-3 Parking:  delete 2.d).  Allow parking on Church Street on both sides from Borough Hall to Church Street.

·   SBO-7 Garbage and Recycling:  Don Maranell will rewrite this ordinance to comply with the Town’s Ordinance and address other Borough issues.

·   SBO-10 Peddling, Vending, Soliciting:  Change wording to make it consistent with SBO-08 Public Property.  This will make it clear that all public property is included in this ordinance.

·   SBO-14 Fire Department:   In Section 1.:  Add wording to allow other Borough officials to order the chief to respond to emergencies in the absence of the Warden or Fire Commissioner.

·   SBO-17 P&Z and ZBA:  Discuss with subject boards about adding wording to require review by Borough Departments of submissions in either this ordinance or in their regulations.

·   SBO 19 Land Use Fees :  Ask P&Z and ZBA if they need to update fees.

·   General comment:  Separate regular ordinances and appropriations ordinances into two booklets.

3.    Meeting adjourned at 9:50 am (motion: Bates). Passed unanimously.

 

 Submitted:

 

 

 

Donald R. Maranell

Warden