55  City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021  City Council Chambers, City Building, 16 West Scribner Avenue, DuBois, Pennsylvania onl Monday, September 13, 2021 @7p.m.; Council convened att their regular City Council Meeting with Mayor Walshi int the Chair. Other Council Members present were: Diane Bernardo, James Aughenbaugh, Shanel Dietz, Shannon Gabriel. Also present were: City Manager, John "Herm" Suplizio; City Solicitor, Toni Cherry; City Engineer/Public Works Director, Chris Nasuti; Police Chief, Blaine Clark and  City Secretary, Bobbie Shaffer. Absent: City Controller, David Volpe  Ther meeting was called to order at7 p.m. andt the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Walsh. Ther motion was madel by Gabriel ands seconded by Dietz that Council approve the Public Hearing- CDBG- Needs oft the City Minutes of August: 23, 2021 as presented! byt the City Secretary. Roll call vote was asi follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion The motion was made by Aughenbaugh: ands seconded by Gabriel that Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2021 as presented by the City Secretary. Roll call vote was as follows: Gabriel,) yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0. Ther motion was made by Dietz ands seconded! by Gabriel that Council approve the Work Session Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2021 as presented by the City Secretary. Roll cally vote was as follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0. The motiony was madel by Aughenbaugh and seconded by Dietz that Council approve the Purchase Order Listing by' Vendor Name dated September 9, 2021i int the amount of $1,111,231.512 and the Autodraft Check Register by Check ID dated September 9, 2021i int the amount of $33,788.72as presented by the Finance Officer. Roll call vote was as follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz,y yea; Bernardo,  Approval of Minutes  Public Hearing. CDBG- Needs oft the City- August 23,2021  passed5-0.  City. Council Meeting Minutes- August: 23,2 2021  Work Session Meeting Minutes- September 9,2 2021  Approval of Registry ofl Invoices  yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh,) yea. Motion passed5-0. Terril Hess 406 Maple Avenue Update on Maple Avenue Excavating would! bet finishedi int two weeks; she would like an update.  Public Comments  Ms. Hess reminded Council that att thel last meeting she attended Council statedt that Roman City Engineer/Public' Work Director Nasuti stated that thes sidewalks ares slatedi tol be donei the end of October; the waterline the end oft this week; then, wel begin the restoration (temporary road, Councilwoman Bernardo saidt that shel has always taken for granted that the work willl be done andi it will be done correctly; but that is not always the case. This week a man was injured! byr noi fault of his own, thisi is serious work, wer need to prayf for the workers. Nasuti City Manager Suplizio told Council that another letter willl be going out updating residents ont thep progress. He would liker residents to remember that there are several projects going on at one time: Sidewalks, Waterline, Road Work, andt the Access Roadi fori the Hospital. Ms. Hess asked for clarification that Park Avenue would be finished thisy year. City Manager Suplizio said weather permitting thati ist the plan. He also wanted to remind residents that HRI willl be removing 18" of top coat fromt ther road and then! building it back up. Patience, Patience, Patience is whati isr needed. Things are going to get much worse before they get better; but remember we had to replace the 24" 100-year-old waterline and all thel laterals that attachedt toi it. Amajority of those services were lead, SO we didn't have a choice; they  driveways, etc.).  stated that the workeri is home and doing well.  hadt tol be replaced.    56  City Council Meeting Minutes- September 13, 2021 (Cont'd.)  Public Comments  Terri Hess- 406 Maple Avenue- Update on Maple Avenue  Councilwoman Bernardo saidi if you don't have a reason tol be on Maple Avenuey yous should consider taking an alternate route. Ther new waterline is longr range planning for the City of DuBois. She proceeded tot thank Ms. Hessi for attending anda asked her to please continue attending. Shet then had onel last question for Hess; doy yourr neighbors ask for updates from City Manager Suplizio said that thet finished road will be from Brady to the first hill on Maple Mayor Walsh believes that the construction is giving ther residents a sample of what next Mayor Walsh asked City Engineer Nasuti tot talka about thel Intake Project at the Reservoir since wea are on the topic of water. Nasuti statedt that the week of September: 20th or2 27th they willl begin thel Intake Project at Reservoir. The project will allow the Water Treatment Plant to pull water fromi multiple location ini ther reservoir instead of the current one intake. The City Manager stated thata al letter went out to all residents concerning the project:  Council? Hess stated they do. Avenue byt the dog grooming business. Nasuti estimates its should be done by Thanksgiving. summer willl bel like on Maple Avenue.  CITY OF DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA  16W. SCRIBNERA AVE.  P.O.BOX408  DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15801 TELEPHONE: (814) 371-2000, Ext. 135  FAX-(014)371-1290  News Release  To: Residents & Media From: John "Herm" Suplizio City Manager RE: DuBois Reservoir Maintenance Date: September 1, 2021  The City of DuBois Water Department will be completing a maintenance and rehabilitation project ont the main water intake building at the Anderson Creek Reservoir during the months of September and October 2021. In this project we will be replacing twoi intake and discharge valves that were installed in the 1920's. This project will take approximately thirty (30) days City residents may experience cloudy or discolored water) for a period of time as aresult of the maintenance work. Please be assured that the water is safe to use and consume. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this project in order to keep Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Building at 814-371-2000. Accept the City Engineers Recommendation for Aggregates- Bucktail Excavators, Inc. The motion was made! by Aughenbaugh: ands seconded by Gabriel that Councila accept the recommendation: oft the City Engineer and award thec contract tot thel low! bidder, Bucktail Excavators, Inc. int the amount of $19.97 pert ton. Roll call vote was as follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo,  andi will enhance the quality of water going into the water plant.  our water: system operating safely and efficiently.  Type 2- Anti Skid Material  yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0.    57  City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021 (Cont'd.)  Accept the City Engineers Recommendation for Aggregates- Bucktail Excavators, Inc. Ther motion was made by Aughenbaugh: ands seconded! by Gabriel that Council accept the recommendation: oft the City Engineer and awardt the contract tot the lowb bidder, Bucktail Excavators, Inc.i int thea amount of$ $14-77 pert ton. Roll call vote was ast follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz,) yea; Bernardo,  (Cont'd.) Type' "A" Sand  yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0.  Type' "A" Limestone: 2-A  Ther motion wasi made! by Gabriel and: seconded by Bernardo that Councila accept the recommendation: oft the City Engineer anda awardi the contract tot the lowb bidder, Bucktail Excavators, Inc. int the amount of $16.22 pert ton. Roll call vote was ast follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, Resolution No.: 2021-0337- Penn Highlands Financing through Hospital Authority of the City of City Solicitor Cherry reviewed points oft ther resolution with Council stating thatt the City assumes no financial responsibility ina approving this resolution. The motion was made! by Gabriel ands seconded by Dietz that Council approve Resolution No. 2021-0337- Penn! Highlands Financing through Hospital Authority oft the City of DuBois as presented. Roll call vote was asf follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Transfer of Liquor License into City of DuBois (Italian Oven- Sandy tol Invictus Defense -DuBois) City Solicitor Cherry stated that there willh havet tol be a Public Hearing, we willl have to advertise, and there willb be somef fees involved. The motion was made by Aughenbaugh: and seconded by Bernardo that Council turn the request for Transfer ofl Liquor Licensei into City of DuBois over to our City Solicitor tor research, schedule Public Hearing, anda advertising. Roll call vote was ast follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz,) yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0. City Manager Suplizio said het talked tot the Glass's and they wouldI like to use the Park the 29th and 30"h of October fori their Halloween event. Hei thinks it would! beag great thing fori the Community andy wouldl liket to discuss the event witht them further. He stated, he just needs Council's approval to allowt themt tou use the park on October 29th and3 30th. Ther motion was made! by Gabriel ands seconded byD Dietz that Council allowt the plant tor movet forward and engagei in conversation. Roll call vote was asf follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed 5- Wel haver received several calls concerning trick ort treat hoursi int the City of DuBois recently. Today Treasure Lake calleda and would liket tol know our hours sot they can set theirs. Many people are tryingt top putt together parties and children's: activities SO we would liket to vote ont this item this evening. The motion was madel by Bernardo ands seconded by Dietz that Council add Halloween Hoursi ini the City of DuBois tot this evenings agenda. Roll call vote was as follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh,yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0. Halloween Hoursi int the City of DuBois- Sunday, October 31st from 6-8p.m. Ther motion was made! by Gabriela and seconded by Dietzt that Councils set Halloween Hoursi int the City of DuBois for Sunday, October 31, 20211 from 61 to 8p p.m. Roll call vote was asf follows: Gabriel, yea; Dietz, yea; Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0.  yea; Aughenbaugn, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0.  DuBois  Bernardo, yea; Aughenbaugh, yea; Walsh, yea. Motion passed5-0.  Halloween int the Park  0.  Votet to Add item to the agenda Halloween Hours int the City of DuBois  Police Chief, Blaine Clark  Thanked everyone who donated treats tol his officers during the standoff; he felt they were Sunny 1061 is having their annual Halloween Parade ont the October3"atsp.myt usuallylasts  better representedi than any otherl law enforcement agency ons scene.  abouta an! hour.  City Engineer/Public Work Director- Chris Nasuti Wey willl begin our Liquid Fuel paving on September 20th or2 27th.    58  City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021(Cont'd.)  Councilwoman: Shannon Gabriel Councilwoman Diane Bernardo Councilman. Jim Aughenbaugh City Solicitor- Toni Cherry  Hadabird's eye view oft thes standoff; we: aret truly! blessed by the Police wel havei int this City. Expounded on Councilwoman Gabriel's comment and stated that she was proud ofthe  professionalism they exhibited during thes standoff. easy to conduct thesei investigations. Good. Job.  Addressed the Chief ands stated! he understands withi thel laws we currently have ont the booksi it's not  Chief thank) youf for yourl leadership, its showsi iny your departments quality officers. Af fewt thoughts on Maple Avenue- I understand: your frustration. Complimented the City Engineer and Council ont the various projects they! have completed over the years. Stated that PennDOTI has a muchl lower standard for materials than the City of DuBois. The City demands contractors use a high standard ofr material andt they don't! like it. We demand the higher quality SO we only havet to dot thej job oncei inal lifetime. Youwillr not see Maple Avenue torn upy year after year fori thér rest of your life. Itis very frustrating now, buti itis  only for as short while. Mayor Edward! L. Walsh working for you. business transacted. Adjourn  Stated he remember: a caset then the City Solicitor and City Manager went toe tot toe with a company about the materials they useda and almost ended upi inj jail. That ist the type ofi individuals youl have City Manager Suplizion requested an Executive Session for al Land Sale. He stated there would be no Therel being noi further business tot transact, the motion was madel by Aughenbaugh: and seconded by Gabrielt that Council adjourn. Roll cally vote was asf follows: Gabriel,yea; Dietz,yea;Berardo, ATTEST pA 4  yea;A Aughepbayghyea,wasn, yea. Motion passed5-0.