BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 16, 2024  1. The meeting was called to order by President John Bertolino at 5:30 P.M.  2. Moment of Silence 3. Pledge to the Flag  4. Roll Call: The Council Members present included Mr. John Bertolino, Mr. Albert Dettorre, Mr. David Janusek, Ms. Kaitlyn Sagely, Mr. Jeffery Marshall, and Mr. Robert Startari. Others in attendance included Mayor Ronald Evanko, Chief Louis Sacco, Mr. Patrick Dougherty, Solicitor, Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager, and Mr. David Fairman, Public Works Manager. Mr. Michael Meyer, Engineer,  was not present.  5. Additions to the Agenda = None 6. Public Comments:  a. Olivia Seich inquired about an update on 137 W. Campbell Street. There are  no new updates.  7. Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Mr. Marshall to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2024, regular meeting. Approved 6/0.  8. Mayor's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. Mayor's Report. Approved 6/0.  b. An motion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Startari to accept the  1        Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  9. Police Report: a. Jail Cell - None  b. PCCD Grant - The County will manage grant if received. The grant is C. Received the Dodge Durango Pursuit. The vehicle is currently at Blackout d. The Mobile Radios will be installed in all vehicles and the police station. Once they are installed the radio transmission will be encrypted. e. The Peace Officer Memorial Dayi is being hosted by the Blairsville Police Department on May 15, 2024. The services will be held at 11:00. AM at the Amphitheater with refreshments at the Community Center.  $250,00.00 for all entities.  Tinting.  10.Borough Manager/Secretares Report: a. Was given to the Board for review.  b.A Amotion was made by Mr. Startari and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept  the Borough Manager/Secretanes Report. Approved 6/0.  11.Public Works Manager's Report: a. Was given to the Board for review.  b. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to accept  the Public Works Manager's Report. Approved 6/0.  12.Treasurer's Report:  a. Financial Report - Cash on hand in the General Fund after the bills have been paid is $222,700.21; The Highway Aid Account has $221,919.63. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented in the amount of $52,646.67. C.A Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $52,646.67.. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Janusek Mr. Dettorre Mr. Startari Mr. Bertolino  No  2    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  13.Planning/Zoning Report - None 14.Engineer's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. 15.Animal Control Report - None  16.Blairsville Community Development Authority Report:  a. Agroundbreaking ceremony will be held at Murphy Park on April 30, 2024, at b. BCDA is planning a vendor market from 1-4 pm in conjunction with the music  4:00 P.M. series.  17.Police/Fire Committee Report:  a. Mr. Dettorre stated that the fire company responded to minor calls, and brush b. The Blairsville Fire Department along with several other Departments responded to a Structure fire on North Liberty Street in March and the fire was d. InE Early April, a Penelec power line fell across the river. Power line wrapped around several trees. Blairsville Water Rescue put two boats in the water to help pull lines across the water and free up the cable from trees in the water.  fires.  knocked down quickly. There were no injuries. The leadership is dynamic within the fire department.  e. Thanks to communities for supporting the fish fry this year.  18.Fiscal Committee Report - None  19.Street/Capital Improvement Committee Report:  a. Peoples Gas Company paved South Morrow Street from the Center line to the Curb and South Spring Street from Old Main to Blank Street Curb to Curb. b. Sidewalks - Co-op program with homeowners to replace sidewalks.  3    Blairsville Borough Council Regular meeting Minutes April 16,2024  20.Parks & Recreation Committee Report:  a. River Valley Park Sign = Mockup was presented to Council. The sign will be b. The Skylight was replaced from storm damage earlier in the year.  made by Fast times.  21.Insurance Committee Report - None 22.Personnel Committee Report - None  23.Shade Tree:  a. Tree trimming at the Recreation Center and throughout town will be done.  24.Parking Authority Report:  a. Ameeting will be held on May 6, 2024, to discuss parking on Maple Avenue.  25.Code Enforcement - None 26.Code. Appeal Board - None 27.Zoning Hearing Board - None 28.Civil Service Commission - None 29.Blairsville Municipal Authority:  a. The Board received a copy of the Blairsville Municipal Authority regular meeting minutes. Held on February 20,2024. b. ARPA Funds will be allocated to water and sewer projects.  4    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  30.Unfinished Business:  a. Street Lighting = Evans Avenue Area = None Recreation of Westmoreland County.  b. Recreation Coordinator Position - It is currently a parttime position. The job description was sent to IUP - Sports Medicine Department and Parks & C. Municipal Emergency Service Authority Ordinance - Steering Committee continuing to meet. The timeline has been pushed back. The committee is working on description and defining the details on the type of individuals that are sought. The ordinance will not be advertised for a month or more.  31.New Business:  a. Otter Statue - Need an ordinance in place with criteria for placing statues/artwork on Borough owned properties only. b. The ordinance should include minimum and maximum sizes, type of maintenance, and the process to apply for permits to install statues or artwork. The Board authorized the Solicitor to present a draft ordinance for  the May meeting.  32. .Executive Session - None  33.Adjournment -A Amotion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 PM.  dly  Attest  5