Montrose moves on new building
Published: November 4, 2009
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share thisMontrose Council moved a bit closer to beginning construction of the new borough building.
Council held a public hearing at the Nov. 2 meeting for the borough to increase the indebtedness of the borough associated with the construction.
The borough plans to borrow $450,000 for 30 years at four percent interest for the first five years. At the end of years five, 10, 15, 20 and 25, the interest rate will be fixed for each five year period at 68 percent of the National Prime, with a floor of 3.99 percent and a ceiling of 6.25 percent.
Building designer John Puzo said the plans had been submitted to Labor and Industry for review but he has not received any questions or concerns from L&I to date.
As soon as L&I completes the plan review and issues the permits, the borough can begin the work on the building’s foundation.
Construction could begin by mid-November.
Council was also asked about concerns residents raised about water trucks speeding through the borough on Halloween.
Council member Criag Reimel said that gas trucks passed by his residence that night but were not speeding. He said the trucks seem like they are going faster than they really are.
Police Chief Dale Smith said some trucks have been pulled over for speeding on Cherry Street and the haulers have now started to get the point.
The borough also received notification from the state that the liquid fuels allocation would be decreased in 2010.
The estimated allocation for Montrose next year is $37,252.62 over $2,500 less than the borough received in 2009.
Council also discussed the new antique street lights on Public Avenue.
Council member Jack Yeager suggested the borough ask Penelec to shut off some of the overhead lights in the middle of the avenue to cut down on power consumption.
The borough will gather pole numbers for the request. Overhead lights on the corners will remain lit.
Mayor John Wilson said the overhead light on the corner of South Main and Church streets needed to be fixed. The light turns on and off far more than it should decreasing visibility in the heavily trafficked intersection.
Council will also asked Deb Nagle from the Montrose Restoration Committee to attend the Nov. 17 recessed council meeting.
Concerns were raised about the paving work that was done in the borough alleys.
Yeager said the pavement was crowned in the center and water is flooding the basements of buildings on the down side of the street.
Permission was granted by council for the United Fire Company to hold a Parade of Lights with Santa on Friday, Dec. 11, after the fire company’s monthly dinner.
Line-up will begin at the old Andre’s Feed Mill, on Mill St., at 6:30 p.m., with a parade start time of 7 p.m., sharp.
The proposed parade route is Mill to Cherry, turning right on Church Street and up Public Ave. to Lake Ave. and ending at the fire hall.
The fire company is looking for floats, fire trucks, etc. to participate in the parade.
At the Nov. 17 meeting, council also plans to discuss the 2010 borough budget. The impact the building project will have on the budget and borough taxes is not yet known.
