Jerry Ritchey opened with prayer. The meeting was called to order by Council President Brenda Schwab and opened with The Pledge of Allegiance.

In attendance was Mike Meyer

Guest Speaker- none

Minutes were read and approved by John and Jerry

Bills approved by Bonnie and Jerry –with exception of hold on check to Library Association – John made motion and Barb seconded

Budget was presented- Council approved and voted all in favor and will be remitted to advertise in paper

Old Business discussed:
~issues with hillside – Ken w/ Jackson Twp is working with Hillary – this is ongoing – suggestions of diverting as far up as the cemetery – John had a grate made to catch rocks, branches, and debris to assist with hillside, Mike and Bentley installed – it’s heavy duty and seems to be effective
~Council is still seeking a new code enforcer – Bob Jamison is too busy and has not followed up – John made motion to contact Regina and Barb seconded
~ Sewage complaint – follow up on formal complaint made in November
~Ditching and catch basins pushed due to weather – can complete if a warmer week is expected

Committee Report updates:
~Emergency Management – John will contact Gary Knox to confirm he is still involved in coming year
~Library – borough has historical info stored at library and need to collect at some point – organize work session to gather and remove – Barb will contact Amanda – Public announcement for library closing is posted on website
~Streets – some street signs have damage from wind – borough will repair in spring
~Equipment – backhoe needs greased – find shields for mower deck
~Parks and Recreation – repairs and power washing to be completed in spring
~Fire Department – Auction is December 7 th at 1pm
~Sewage and Drainage
~Pioneer Cemetery
~Christmas Island – residents can decorate buggy and join in light up parade – Santa and baked goods to follow at firehall

Other Public Comment – none

Adjournment was called at 8:02 pm and approved by Barb and John

Marcy Shorts – Borough Secretary