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miHALB TALE: Lauren Echavarria, fifth grade, sells third-grader Sam Clark a brownie as part of Sewickley Academy’s bake sale that raised funds for an orphaned gray whale being kept at Sea World in San Diego. The fifth-graders raised more than $170 to help the baby whale.	Photo Ed GaHcic Jr.
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List of changes growing longer
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“We’ve been through some phenomenal changes over the year and we’re chugging along,” said Borough of Osborne council president William Boswell.
Boswell introduced more than a few changes in Osborne’s administration. Besides Mary Lou Sullivan, who resigned after serving nearly 20 years in various capacities, Grainger Browne stepped down from ids positions as chair of public safety and council member effective at the beginning of the year.
‘1 wanted to give something back to the community when I started serving. But now I have some immediate matters that require my attention. I haven’t done anything compared to other members,” said Browne, in part of his farewell speech to
borough council.
Members accepted his resignation with regret. He was congratulated by council and presented with a certificate of appreciation.
Richard KlixbuU was elected to fulfill the unexpired term. Klixbuli’s appointment leaves a vacancy on planning commission.
“He was the obvious choice, bringing a lot of experience with him. It would be a conflict of interest for him to serve in both capacities,” said John Hayes, chair of finance
Betsy Minr.o was elected to serve as choir of public safety in Browne’s place.
Sallie Adams got added responsibility with her appointment as treasurer; she also is the borough’s tax collector. She will be undertaking the task of computerising and updating the borough’s financial records.
A grant from the state gave Osborne the funds to make it possible.
The treasurer acts as an independent contractor, receiving a monthly retainer.
“She (Ms. Adams) is a very competent person and we are pleased she can help us. Shared services are an easy and desirable thing to do” explained Hayes.
Laura Stone announced her resignation as borough solicitor. Her decision came as a result of more responsibility within the law firm, where she is employed. A motion to accept Harlan Stone was accepted by council.
Acting as solicitor in leet, Aleppo and Crescent townships, Stone is experienced in public works matters that will take most of his time. A $3,000 retainer, paid quarterly, and $75 per hour for extra work will be paid.
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Showe in as new president
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Jonathan Showe accepted his nomination to the the presidency of Sewickley Borough Council.
Council accepted him as well, with a &-1 vote Charles B. Hays voted against Showe; Bob Hague and Br. Laurence O’Loughlin were absent.
Showe took control of the gavel following the resignation of Malachy Whalen.
In tiie infancy of his reign, he thanked Whalen for his year of service and set the record straight.
“The rumor mill says this is a fragmented council,” Showe said after he was voted in. “Tonight, there was orjy one vote that wasn’t unanimous.
“We are here to do the nest we can for the citizens and I don’t think anyone has any doubts about that. I’m going to do the best I can to keep this council on course.”
Showe, who is in his sixth year of council service, said he plans to set some goals for council in the next year. One of those goals is to be more proactive instead of reactive.
“We spend too much time reacting ...” said the Orchard Terrace resident. He also said he would like to dedicate time to looking ahead.
Some of the problems facing council in 199? are historic districting and a balanced budget.
Diving the budget season of 1998, Showe worked with other council members to develop a list of potential money saving ideas.
One of the ideas Showe voiced resulted in a 2-mil! reduction in the 1997 tax rate — a rate that was 3 mills higher than that of 1996.
Tb avoid a 5-mill increase, council moved a 2-mill, or
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