ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION finance on Thursday, May 30, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  May 30, 2024  A special meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held to review issues and Ina attendance were council members Cheryl Dempsey, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Bill Dempsey, Tony Klazas, President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Absent were Others in attendance included Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol  Councilwoman Joann Brennan and Councilman Norm Diehl. Sutzko, Police Chief William Dempsey and Barbara Artz. PUBLIC COMMENT - No public comment.  President Dempsey discussed receiving a complaint in the early morning concerning the dumpster picking up Delcamp's garbage at 1:56 a.m. Our Code Enforcement Officer contacted the company and gave them a window from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. We have no recourse to fine them. An amendment may have to be made to the Dumpster Ordinance limiting the pick-up times, which would make it illegal to pick up outside those predetermined times. Another option would be to purchase a decibel reader to confirm they are too loud. The situation will be addressed with the solicitor. After review of the Zoning Officer's report, a question of a proposed Air B&B address of 15 W. Hancock Street was questioned. Councilwoman Stednitz called the Zoning Councilman Klazas complimented President Dempsey on handling situations in the Borough by keeping everyone informed by text messaging. Councilman W. Dempsey receives phone calls. Everyone gets on it and has their say. Councilwoman C. Dempsey agreed and mentioned that the only concern is that everyone should respond. President Mayor Tomko stated that the draft Amusement Ordinance was very complicated to enforce and implement. It is cumbersome and complex. The main concern of the Amusement Ordinance is the hours of operation and the licensing fees for the Borough.  Officer for clarification. The address was incorrect.  Dempsey agreed. Stednitz-Julian responds when she is finished work.  Borough Secretary Roland Price presented the Secretary's Notes.  The issue with the Comcast Licensing fee of $99,200 has been resolved. Payment An action item on the agenda is the adoption of Borough ordinance #450 which corrects at typographical error in the last electric rate increase ordinance. This new ordinance Included in your packet is the draft Games of Skill Amusement Devices ordinance for  should be received within the next two weeks.  does not increase the electric power rates.  council's review.    a attended the Schuylkill County Tax Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 28th. Earned PennDOT representatives will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00am, in Council Chambers, regarding their resurfacing of Second Street. Representatives from the Street Department, Sewer Authority and the Schuylkill County Municipal Water Authority will be in attendance. Engineer Jim Tohill will be in attendance in lieu of Engineer Council should consider adopting a resolution appointing Roland Price Borough Secretary as a representative to the Pennsylvania Municipal Power Agency. The PMPA was formed many years ago and St. Clair Borough was one of the original members. The agency has the power of an authority to engage in different projects that would benefit the borough. As the agency has been dormant for several years, this is an Councilwoman C. Dempsey asked that recreational elderly games such as Bocce Ball and Petanque be added to the May Agenda for possible grant discussion. Police Chief William Dempsey asked for an executive session to discuss negotiations. He added there was one bid sO far on Municibid of $2900 for the 2005 Chevy Impala. Shenandoah School District wishes to purchase the 2014 Dodge Charger cruiser for The executive session began at 6:48 p.m. to discuss negotiation matters.  income tax collections are up $100,000 county wide.  Baldwin.  attempt to revitalize it.  $10,000. June 1 is the car show at the stadium.  The executive session ended at 7:05 p.m.  The proposed Palo Alo police coverage will be added to the. June agenda.  The council meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.  Roland Price Borough Secretary    JUNE COUNCIL MEETING  June 4, 2024  The June monthly Council Meeting oft the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Council Chambers, St. Clair Municipal Building, 16S. Answering the roll call were council persons: Bill Dempsey, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Tony Klazas, Council President Thomas Dempsey, and Mayor Richard Tomko. Absent was Counciwoman Joann Also, present included Solicitor Edward Brennan, Engineer Brian Baldwin, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Police Chief William Dempsey, Fire Chief Frank Uhrin, Barbara Artz, Dr. Erin Portland, Adrian Portland, Rich Cost, Joshua Sophy, Emil Pangonis, Bridget Klazas, Vaughn Vesay, Mike Boyer, Jeff  Third Street, St. Clair. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m.  Brennan.  Searfoss, and Dave Resnick. Pledge of Allegiance  Council member Tony Klazas read the council prayer.  Copies of the minutes of the previous council meeting have been given to Mayor Tomko and borough council members, are there any errors or corrections? If  not, they stand approved. PUBLIC COMMENT  Rich Cost questioned a few specific bridge' 's weight limits. Engineer Baldwin explained all seven bridges are inspected every two years, the eighth bridge on Hancock Street, is the responsibility of the Commonwealth. The bridge specifications are driven by these reports. Cost asked if we could post a bridge to prevent landfill trucks from using them, but Solicitor Brennan explained it is  illegal.  Emil Pangonis of N. Fourth Street questioned how four vehicles were towed away on May 15 without notice. He claims that each vehicle towed cost $350.00 to be reclaimed. Police Chief said there was no common courtesy extended to the Police Department in this matter. With permission of council, Solicitor Brennan will send a letter concerning towing cars from borough streets. Dr. Erin Portland was speaking as a member of the community. She attended the May Work Session and was pleased that council voiced opposition to the landfill and supported the people they serve. She asked council to allow an address of Department of Environmental Protection placed in the monthly newsletter, in order for residents to send additional comments concerning the landfill. She also verified that council received an invitation for the rededication  ofVeteran's Memorial Stadium this August.    2  Jeff Searfoss of Morris Street brought to council his ongoing issue with his neighbors. The first issue being the ruts created by the dirt driveway potentially creating a water problem in the Searfoss foundation and the neighbor's yellow driveway line that was painted six inches onto his property. Light projections from the neighbors on the side of Searfoss house, crops growing up the siding, rocks being tossed against the siding and garbage cans located next to the corner of the porch are also of concern. Pictures were presented for each situation. Solicitor Brennan suggested he survey his property and consult his personal attorney. Burn permits and the potential Driveway Ordinance were also  discussed.  Dave Resnick living at 26 S. Mill Street discussed his civil suit against his neighbor. Resnick claims rain from his neighbor's roof is damaging his front porch and an outside receptacle. He presented a video. Council will have the  Code Enforcement investigate for code violations.  MAYOR'S REPORT  1.  A heartfelt thank you is extended to the Street Department Superintendent Kevin Dempsey and all the members of the Street Department for the excellent work done in erecting a flag pole at the historic Borough Cemetery as well as preparing the cemetery grounds for Memorial Day. The new flag pole was donated to our Borough by Hydro  Extrusion North America.  2.  As vacation time is up coming, residents are reminded that they may obtain a Vacation Form from the St. Clair Police Department. Once the form is completed and returned to the Police Department, patrols could increase and the police could contact residents should there be an emergency at their property. Forms may be obtained by calling 570-429- 2240 or 570-429-3050 as well as on the St. Clair Borough website. Itgoes without saying that those on vacation and away from home should not advertise that fact on social media until they return home.  3. these are:  Residents are reminded of the legal restrictions on the use of fireworks that have been enacted by the PA General Assembly. Some of 1. Fireworks cannot be directed at another person  2. Fireworks cannot be discharged from or directed at a building or 3. Fireworks cannot be discharged within 150 feet of a building or 4. Fireworks cannot be discharged while the person is under the  a vehicle vehicle.  influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.    3  Historical Note  In 1831, an early landowner in our community, St. Clair Nichols, set apart a lot for a graveyard. Mr. Anthony Irwin, a local resident, helped to fence the lot and was the caretaker for several years. Almost 20 years later, land developers Carey, Lee, and Hart, deeded the lot to the Borough ofSt. Clair after its incorporation as a borough; to be used as a community cemetery. There are no existing records of burials from 1831until 1850. The burials under the Borough's governance can be found on the Borough of St. Clair's website. The next two cemeteries founded for residents of St. Clair were located west of the Borough in New Castle Township and were religious in nature. St. Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery in 1858 and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery in the early 1860's. A new community non-denominational cemetery was dedicated in 1867 in the eastern part of the Borough by the Independent Order of Odd Mayor Tomko commended Superintendent. Kevin Dempsey and the Street Department on the historical preservation of the cemeteries within the borough. On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, the report was  Fellows.  approved.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Solicitor Brennan reviewed the list of conservatorship properties. 146 N. Nichols Street - Demolished and waiting for petition to be sold. 438 - 440 Front Street - Has been listed with Holden to be sold.  28 Nichols Street - We were appointed conservator and was approved by court 214S. Third Street - We were just appointed conservator sO we must wait six  to be demolished. months to sell.  6S. Front Street - Demolition was approved.  601 Wade Road - St. Clair School made a formal offer to purchase the property for one dollar. Verbally explained that they will make a school bus stop and will maintain it from this point forward. The county signed off on it and the school  would be required to pay the transfer tax. 6S. Mill Street - Demolition was approved. 212 Cherry Street - Demolition was approved. for demolition and to move on a project.  113E E. Hancock Street - We purchased the neighboring property and are waiting 102 & 104 Cherry Street - No buyer can be found sO the conservership may be  dissolved.    4  120 E. Patterson Street - There are a number of liens against this property. The solicitor requested an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was approved.  issues.  ENGINEER'S REPORT  On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Council and Engineer Baldwin discussed options for potential recreational games Councilman Diehl asked about rehabilitating the former Southward Playground.  for the elder population of the Borough.  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT - No Report. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TREASURER'S REPORT  On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TAX REPORT  On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  POLICE REPORT  On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Chief Dempsey added that the Police Department will be hosting a National Night Outon Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5 p.m. to7 7 p.m. at the Third Street Recreational Complex. Since National Night Out will interfere with the August Council Meeting, council agreed to move the meeting. He mentioned first responders will be there and asked council to participate. He requested a stipend to purchase promotional materials. Chief Dempsey mentioned this event could grow each year possibly adding therapy dogs, a DJ, games, dunk tanks  and other fun ideas.    5  On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas to reschedule the August monthly council meeting from Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to Monday, August 5, On a motion by Klazas, seconded by C. Dempsey to allow promotional items approximately in the amount of $500 be purchased for "National Night Out," Councilwoman C. Dempsey recommended that the Police Committee consisting of: Tony Klazas, T. Dempsey and Bill Dempsey; meet with Chief Dempsey and the Palo Alto Police Department and then present to council concerning the proposed police coverage from the St. Clair Police Department at the next board  2024, at 6:30 p.m., approved.  approved.  meeting. ZONING REPORT  On a motion by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Fire Chief Uhrin added that he is currently working with SCMA on a fire hydrant flushing schedule. President Dempsey thanked the Fire Chief for doing a great job and for coordinating the trucks for the Memorial Day Parade.  CODE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  COMMUNICATIONS  No Communications.  Counciwoman Stednitz-Julian asked that a thank you letter be sent to Mr. T's Pierogies for their pierogie donation to the pool's concession stand.  OLD BUSINESS  On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl to authorize any grant opportunities, approved. With guidance from Engineer Baldwin, Council decided to pursue a grant for Ann Street and to reapply for the grant for the Thwing Street On a motion by T. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl, to authorize the closing date of the St. Clair Community Pool be extended to Saturday, August 17, 2024,  Bridge.  NEW BUSINESS  approved.    6  Ona ar motion by Klazas, seconded by C. Dempsey, to adopt Ordinance #450 - "Setting the Electric Light rates for the Borough of St. Clair," correcting a typographical error, with no rate increase. Aroll call was taken. B. DEMPSEY- YES, C. DEMPSEY - YES, DIEHL- YES, JULIAN - YES, KLAZAS - YES, - T. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas to hire the following personnel  DEMPSEY - YES, motion approved. for the 2024 swim season, approved. Concession Stand Workers Thomas Linkchorst Mason Washburn Chloe Motto Lauren Ditzler Felix Blasser Sydney Heffron Emma Bowers Carly Demcher Elizabeth Ortiz Aaron Boyer Brooklyn Reinert  Lifeguards Bailey Thomas Tanner Hauck Hannah Zimmerofsky Claudia Mancini Alaina Bauers Brooke Palko Owen Gretsky Samantha Brew Logan Strauss Madeline Strauss Jada Guidinas Dominick Alvarz  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey to adopt the Resolution authorizing Borough Secretary Roland Price to sign any and all documents for the HOME Program in place of Council President Thomas Dempsey, approved. Council decided to table the proposition from Palo Alto Police Department to have the St. Clair Police Department provide paid coverage. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey, to appoint Borough Secretary Roland Price as a representative to Pennsylvania Municipal Power Agency and authorize the proper Borough officials to sign the document, Onan motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl, to authorize Rescue Hook & Ladder Fire Company to hold a Boot Drive on a Saturday in July in accordance Couincill President T. Dempsey called an executive session at 7:45 p.m.to  approved.  with the repaving schedule of Second Street, approved. discuss the sale price of conservership properties. Executive session adjourned at 8:00 p.m.    7  On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Diehl, to pay all bills and claims, properly  approved by council; approved.  On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Diehl, to adjourn the meeting, at 8:01 p.m.,  approved. Roland Price Borough Secretary    Mayor's Report  June 2024  1. Aheartfelt thank you is extended to the Street Department Superintendent Kevin Dempsey and all the members of the Street Department for the excellent work done in erecting a flag pole at the historic Borough Cemetery as well as preparing the cemetery grounds for Memorial Day. The new flag pole was donated to our Borough by Hydro Extrusion North America. 2. As vacation time is up coming, residents are reminded that they may obtain a Vacation Form from the St. Clair Police Department. Once the form is completed and returned to the Police Department, patrols could increase and the police could contact residents should there be an emergency at their property. Forms may be obtained by calling 570-429-2240 or 570-429-3050 as well as on the St. Clair Borough website. It goes without saying that those on vacation and away from home should not advertise that fact on social media until they return home. 3. Residents are reminded of the legal restrictions on the use of fireworks that have been enacted by the PA General Assembly. Some of these are: 1. Fireworks cannot be directed at another person  2. Fireworks cannot be discharged from or directed at a building ora 3. Fireworks cannot be discharged within 150 feet of a building or vehicle. 4. Fireworks cannot be discharged while the person is under the influence  vehicle  of alcohol or a controlled substance.  Historical Note  In 1831, an early landowner in our community, St. Clair Nichols, set apart a lot for ag graveyard. Mr. Anthony Irwin, a local resident, helped to fence the lot and was the caretaker for several years. Almost 20 years later, land developers Carey, Lee, and Hart, deeded the lot to the Borough of St. Clair after its incorporation as a borough; to be used as a community cemetery. There are no existing records of burials from 1831until 1850. The burials under the Borough's governance can be found on the Borough of St. Clair's website. The next two cemeteries founded for residents of St. Clair were located west of the Borough in New Castle Township and were religious in nature. St. Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery in 1858 and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery in the early 1860's. A new community non-denominational cemetery was dedicated in 1867 in the eastern part of the Borough by the Independent  Order of Odd Fellows.    Alfred Benesch & Company 400 One Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, PA17901 www.benesch.com P570-622-4055  - benesch  June 4, 2024  Mr.T. Dempsey Council President 16SThird Street St. Clair, PA 17970  RE: Consulting Engineer's Report (CER) Benesch Project No. 32089.02  Dear Mr. Dempsey:  The following is the: status of engineering services performed by our firm as of this date:  ENGINEERING CONSULTATIONS & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS  Grant Assistance (32089.02,Task5) PCCD Police Grant  Wel have been working with. the Police. Department and the- Borough regarding the purchasing and grant reporting requirements. Quarterly reporting is required fort the life oft the grant term (until March 31, 2025), which wel have been providing on behalf of the Borough, including the latest report submitted on April 19, 2024. The next quarterly report is due by. July 20, 2024, for the reporting period ending. June 30, 2024. 2024 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) Council advertised for and held a special Council Meeting on May 15, 2024, to discuss recreation grant opportunities, In advance of this meeting, our office prepared three different cost estimates for various potential recreation projects based on previous Council input. It was decided that the Borough would submit a CFA GTRP grant application to construct a new' youth (small-scaled) basketball court in the vicinity of thet tot playground att the Third Street Recreation Complex. The total project costs including two rim systems, asphalt paving, court markings, vinyl fence, design, inspection, and administration costs are $75,500with the Borough's 15% local match being $11,325. Our office submitted this grant application on behalf of the Borough on May 31,  2024.  2024 Commonwea'th Financing. Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)  This year's CFA MTF grant round is open with applications due on. July 31, 2024, Typically, this program requires a 30% match, but this requirement is once again waived for municipalities. However, projects with committed funds typically receive favorably ratings. We prepared. some conceptual project cost estimates fory you consideration for a few projects that were previously discussed: Thwing Street Bridge replacement, Ann Street rehabilitation, Second Street streetscape. Ift there are any other projects you wish to consider, please let our  office know.  St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20)  At the May7,2024, Council Meeting, Council motioned to conditionally award the project to SLC Excavating, LLC, as the apparent low bidder. The primary condition of this award was the commitment of additional funding from DCNR. Our office assisted with the preparation and coordination of this formal request to DCNR, and on May 28, 2024, the Borough was informed by DCNR that the additional funding was approved.  CER.SC2024.060A.dox    St Clair Borough Council Page12  benesch  Thei items of work approved include the Base Bid along with Alternate No. 3 ini the amount of $84,121.30, Our office submitted al Notc-d-ntentto-Award (NOITA) letterto SLC on! May 15, 2024, so that they can begin preparing contract documents. With the funding commitment from DCNR, our office resubmitted the NOITA to SLC on. June 3,2024, equestingsubmission of the required contract documents. Once those are received and approved, a formal Notice-of-Award and Notice-to-Proceed will bei issued. Construction is scheduled to be  completed by October 15,2024.  SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS STS LD (31137.31, Task 1)  All sitework is complete. However, we are awaiting the submission of record plans before closing out this project. We did request multiple times this year an update on the status of the record plans- -i including installed  electrical infrastructure = but we have noty yet received an update.  POTENTIAL FUNDING/GRANT SOURCES (31433.02,Task5 5)  RECREATION  2025 DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Jan 21, 2025 Application Deadline: April 2, 2025  Uses: Grant funds must be used for rehabilitation and/or new development of basic outdoor recreation and park facilities that provide al high level of recreational value, such as playgrounds and pavilionswith  ADA accessibility. Funding:  Grant funding ranges from $60,000 0-$100,000:  $10,000 is earmarked for Professional Services only and requires no match. $20,000 is earmarked for Materials and/or Equipment only and requires no match. Grant funds over $30,000 mayl be used for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labor and  require a $1 for $1 match. DCNR Grant. $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000  Total project costs range from $90,000 -$ $170,000  Match Requirement $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000  Total Project. Costs $90,000 $110,000 $130,000 $150,000 $170,000  Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall: 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall: 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2029  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground improvements.    St Clair Borough Council Page/3  benesch  2025 Commonwedlth Financing. Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  CurrentStatus: CLOSED Opening: Feb1,2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 etc. Can fund indoor or outdoor facilities.  Uses: Can fund planning grants, as well as constructon/epalr/ehab grants, for a wide variety of community recreation facilities, like baseball and: soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, pools,  Funding:  Grants shall not exceed $250,000 for any project.  15% local match required. Can be land value and other state grant funds. In-kind match NOT  accepted. Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall: 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2030  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground improvements.  COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VEHICLES  PA DEP: Driving PA Forward, Onroad Rebate Program - Trucks and Buses Current Status: OPEN (as of Nov 24, 2023) = FINAL ROUND  Application Deadline: The application period will remain open until all funds are exhausted. Asof February 1, 2024, there are still approximately $2.2 million in uncommitted funds available to award. Background: $6.1 million is available to fund rebates for projects that replace or repower fleets of5or fewer class 4-8 trucks, port drayage trucks, school buses, shuttle buses, and/or transit buses. Uses: Class 4-8 trucks with Model Years 1992-2009 with atl least 3 years of remaining useful life are eligible for rebates for repower or replacement with new diesel, electric or alternative fuel. Vehicles  must be scrapped.  Funding: Max 70% up to the following Maximums per Vehicle:  Truck Class 4-5 6-7 8  Diesel $56,000 $70,000 $122,500  Alt Fuel $70,000 $105,000 $157,500  This isar rebate voucher program that reimburses for costs incurred. USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program  Current Status: OPEN  Application Deadline: Applications accepted continuously throughout the year. Uses: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities (including police & fire stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Low interest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%). Most funding via low-interest loans.    St Clair Borough Council Page 14  benesch  TRANSPORTATION/NFRASTRUCTURE  2024 PA DCEDCommonwea!th Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)  Current Status: OPEN (as of Mar1,2 2024) Application Deadline: July 31, 2024  Uses: Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, roadway drainage, connectivity oft transportation assets, and transit-oriented development. Bridge  replacements and rehabilitations are eligible.  Funding:  Grants are: available for projects with at total cost of $100,000 or more.  Grants shall not exceed $3M for any project.  Typically requires 30%1 local match, although the local match requirement is waived for municipalities for this round. However, projects with committed funding typically receive  favorable ratings. Potential Project(s):  Anticipated. Award Announcement: Spring2025  Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge replacement Second: Street treetscape/sidewalks Ann Street rehabilitation pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements  USDOT: FY2024 Bridge Investment Program (BIP)  Current Status: OPEN, (as of Dec 20, 2023) with rolling application acceptance  Application Deadline:  Planning Grants: FY2025 Oct1, 2024 Bridge Projects: FY2025 Nov 1, 2024  Application is lengthy and requires significant engineering effort, very competitive. Uses: Authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), projects that replace, rehabilitate, preserve, or safeguard NBIS bridges, andi for culvert epacemenyrehabitation on the NBIS to enhance  flood control and aquatic habitat connectivity.  Funding:  Planning Grants: No minimum nor maximum; requires 20% match Bridge Projects: $2.5M minimum; requires 20% match ($500,000 minimum) Potential Project/s): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge replacement planning/design  Anticipated Award Announcement: Spring 2025  USDOT: FY2025 RAISE Discretionary Grants Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2025  Current Status: Closed (expected to open Summer 2024)  Application is lengthy and requires significant engineering effort; very competitive. Uses: Highway, bridge, road projects, publifctransportation, intermodal, and more.  Funding:  Planning Grants: No minimum, $25M maximum  Projects: $1 minimum/525M maximum; typically requires 20% match but may be waived for  rural areas  Anticipated Award Announcement: Spring 2025  Potential Project(s): Thwing Street Bridge, Carroll Street Bridge Replacements, streetscapes.    St Clair Borough Council Page 15  benesch  PENDING/AWARDED GRANT APPLICATIONS  2022 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing, Authority (CFA): Local. Share. Account (LSA)-5 Statewide  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status  Garbage Truck $301,609 $0 (0%6) Mar 15: 2022 Mar 16: 2023 AWARDED $301,609 Jun 302026  Truck ordered Feb 14, 2024 ($306,523.87). Expected delivery Nov 2024.  2022 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Northward Playground Basketball Courts  $70,000 $20,000(2996) Apr 62022 Sep 62022 AWARDED $50,000 Dec 31 2026  Bid documents being prepared for construction early 2025.  2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD): Local Law Enforcement. Support (LLES) Grant Program  Equipment and' Technological Upgrades  $177,018 $0/(096) Oct 31 2022 Mar 82 2023 (Second Rnd) AWARDED $87,660 Mar 31 2025  Equipment ordered. Once received, Borough can: submit for reimbursement.  2023 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  John Siney Park $125,000 $47,500 (38%) Apr52023 Oct52023 AWARDED $77,500 Dec 31 2027  Bid documents being prepared for construction' in 2025.  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (LSA) - Statewide  Electric Bucket Truck $285,000 $0 (0%) Nov 30: 2023 Under Review  Anticipated Award Notification Sep 172 2024    St Clair Borough Council Page]6 Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status  benesch  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (ISA)-Statewide  Firehouse. Addition $651,360 $0(09) Nov 30: 2023 Under Review Youth Basketball Court $75,500 $11,325 (15%6) May 31 2024 March 2025 Under Review  Anticipated Award Notification Sep: 172024.  2023 PA DCED Commonwea!th Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  ST.CLAIR POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS 1. Potential Grant Opportunities:  a. Transportation, CFA MTF-I If Council wishes to pursue a transportation grant through the CFA MTF, we: suggest Council identify the project(s) and consider authorizing Beneschi to begin preparing the grant application documents as a resolution will need tol be adopted at your. July  Council Meeting. The CFA MTF application deadline is July 31, 2024.  Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. If youl have any questions or comments concerning  the above, please contact our office.  Sincerely, GL Brian W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager  Cc: Atty. Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor (w/ attachments)    Electric Light Department Report  May 2024  April Energy cost/usage-$137,30226/1,464152 KWH.  Meeting with Com Cast, Roland, Barb, Council President, Counciman Dempsey in regards to money owed to Borough. Confusion was quickly resolved, as per Com Cast Borough will be getting money owed!  Monday 4/29/24 power blip 2:24 am device activated PPL side.  All steel poles on the North Blocks of Second are painted, started prep/paint poles unit block south Second. Terminated Electric Service to 9 customers for non-payment, restored 2 same day paid in full plus fees. Mounted reel and garden hose rear of office Bldg. guys watering flowers in Boone Park every morning.  Reviewed delinquent book printed and posted 91 - 48 hour /F Final notices.  Electrical inspection done at pool on Wednesday 5/1 - passed.  Went to Court House pick up the Flags for Cemeteries, deposit taken to Bank.  With approval from Council President, picked up 15 LED light fixtures and started installing at Police Station.  Bored hole for Flag Pole install Borough Cemetery.  Hung a few Historical Society- Car Show advertising posters that were left on my porch at home. Completed installing LED fixtures at Police Station, still old fluorescent fixtures in use should be changed!!  New service hookup and power restored at 26 South Second Street. Call out Saturday 5/11/24 at 10:52 am Pole fire 28 Caroline Avenue.  Flags Hung on Second Street.  Installed pole at 148 North Third Street (IRL Bldg.)  Completed and Submitted 4 months' worth of P.U.C. 56.231 monthly reports. Purchased /installed LED flood light for new Flag / pole Borough Cemetery. Installed new street light arm and fixture intersection of Ann and Bypass.  5/21 call 5:55 pm, left turn lane arrow onto Hancock not working, at site % hour found working as it should!  5/28 met with Brian Baldwin at rernwood/Eimwood intersection, Mr. Portland concern on road buckling. Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned many phone calls  and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino Superintendent 6-4-2024  Saint Clair Borough Electric Light Dept.    Borough of St Clair April 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL  Ordinary income/Expense  Income  301.10 Real Estate Tax, Current 301.30 - Real Estate Tax, Delinquent 310.01 - Per Capita Tax, Current 310.03 Per Capita Tax, Delinquent 310.10 - Real Estate Transfer Tax 310.20. Earned Income Tax 310.30. Business Privilege Tax 310.41 - Occupation Tax, Current 310.43. Occupation Tax, Delinquent 310.50 - Local Service Tax 331.12. Police Fines 342.20. Rental Income - Boro Property 359. - Intergovernmental Revenue 361.33 Variance/Zoning Permits 362.10 - Police Protection Services 364.30 - Solid Waste Collection Fees 392.18 Transfers from Electric Light  98,073.49 3,056.05 1,421.00 79.77 2,570.99 22,407.19 991.69 333.72 32.34 1,892.41 1,385.59 500.00 5,343.54 1,134.00 7,166.66 32,164.23 150,000.00 328,552.67 53,723.88 26,712.42 79,678.11 20,458.40 64,277.41 1,979.92 18,405.17 2,681.09 6,893.89 29,800.32  Total Income Expense  Administration Department Health & Sanitation Department Miscellaneous Department Planning & Zoning Department Police Protection Department 403.00 . Tax Collection Department 409.00 - Borough Buildings Department  411.00 - Fire Department 419.00. Educational Services 430.00 - Streets & Bridges Department  Page 1    Borough of St Clair April 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL 2,077.10 4,803.05 58,238.31 3,420.00 61,658.31 373,149.07 44,596.40  452.00 - Recreation Department 481.00 - Payroll Tax Expense 487.00 - Employer Benefits & W/H 487.20 Health Insurance Expense 487.30 - Employees' Benefits Total 487.00 Employer Benefits & W/H  Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other income/Expense Other Income Total Other Income Other Expense  341.000 Interest, Dividend Income  3,460.32 3,460.32  492.00 - Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.305 - Transfer to Gen Fund Cap : Total 492.00 - Transfers Department  25,000.00 3,000.00 28,000.00  ENDING BALANCE: $106,565.56  Page 2    Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report - Electric Light Fund April 2024  TOTAL  Ordinary Income/Expense Income 7372.40 Electric Energy Sales 7372.50 Sales Tax Discounts 7372.55 Processing Fees 7372.57 Service Fees Total Income Expense 7401.00 Electric Light 7401120 Superintendent 7409300 Rental Expense 7442141 Office Manager 7442142 Administrative Assistant 7442143 Lineman 7442144 Assistant Lineman 7442210 Office Supplies 7442220 Electrical Materials & Supplies 7442231 Gasoline & Oil 7442321 Telephone 7442361  AMP- Ohio 7442370 Maintenance & Repairs 7442372 Technology/Computer Expenses 7442374 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs Total 7401.00 Electric Light Total Expense Net Ordinary income Other Income/Expense Other Income 341.000- Interest, Dividend Income Total Other Income Other Expense  305,851.34 25.00 1,200.00 300.00 307,376.34 5,420.60 175.83 4,048.00 2,090.56 4,396.80 3,852.80 860,52 445.44 236.46 262.10 144,468.01 220.00 11,229.00 210.03 177,916.15 177,916.15 129,460.19 2,205.01 2,205.01  492.00 Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.80 Transfer to General Fund Total 492.00 Transfers Department  11,500.00 150,000.00 161,500.00  ENDING BALANCE: $536,371.89  Page 1    Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of April 30, 2024  Apr 30, 24  ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings  100.10 Elec. Lgt. Sales Tax- Mid Penn 100.12. PLGIT - Elec Light Deposit Acct 100.121 - PLGIT PRIME Elec. Light Dep. 100.13. PLGIT Elect Lgt Capital Rsrv 100.131 - PLGIT PRIME-Elec.Light Cap R.. 100.14. PLGIT - Electric Light Fund 100.15. PLGIT - FIRE INS ESCROW ACCT 100.16. PLGIT General Fund 100.17. PLGIT - General Fund Cap Reserv 100.171 - PLGIT PRIME-Gen. Fund Cap. ww 100.18. PLGIT HD Land Devel Escrow 100.19. PLGIT Highway Aid Fund 100.191 - PLGIT PRIME- - Highway Aid Fu... 100.20 - Elec. Light Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.21 - PLGIT - Home Program 100.22. PLGIT - Recreation Grant Fund 100.221 - PLGIT PRIME- - Recreation Grant 100.23 * PLGIT - Sinking Fund 100.231 - PLGIT PRIME Sinking Fund 100.24. PLGIT Street Opening Permit 100.241 - PLGIT PRIME Street Opening 100.30 - Gen. Fund Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.401 - PLGIT PRIME - Bridge Cons. F... 100.50 - PLGIT - Demolition Fund 100.501 * PLGIT PRIME - Demolition Fund 100.81 - PLGIT/PRIME Ann St Maintenance 100.90 - PLGIT Building Permit Fund 105.10 PLGIT - Payroll Fund 105.20 PLGIT - Withholding Account 110. - Petty Cash 110.10. - Petty Cash - General Fund 110.20 - Petty Cash - Swimming Pool - GF  15,249.51 3,375.03 22,818.87 24,320.24 277,300.59 493,169.78 37,121.07 89,085.75 24,320.24 273,611.13 17,546.14 74,322.92 18,083.23 43,222.57 831.12 41,717.57 179.90 36,500.00 250,109.00 28,769.84 47,648.14 17,479.81 122,979.11 18,761.34 237,240.65 32,583.34 69,279.86 414.74 447.73 500.00 200.00 300.00 2,319,489.22  Total Checking/Savings  Page 1    Tax Collector's Remittance to' Taxing Districts WILLIAM UMBENHAUR- -2 2024-SAINT CLAIR BOROUGH For 05/16/2024 thru 05/31/2024 Date Created 06/01/2024 SAINTCLAIRPOROIGN Taxing District  MunicipalityBorongh Per CapitBorough Occupation Other  A. Collections  1. Balance Collectable- Beginning ofl Month 2A. Additions: During the! Month (*) 2B. Dèductions: Credits During the Month- (from line 17) 3. Total Collectable 4. Less: Face Collections for the Month 5. Less: Deletions/Bxemptions from thel List(*) 6. Less: Exonerations (*) 7. Less: lmmAoplsmslasalisens (*) 8. Balance collectable End of Month B. Reconcilliation of Cash Collected 10. Plus: Penalties 11. Less: Discounts 12. Total Cash Collected per Column 13. Total Cash Collected- (12A +1 12B +1 12C +1 12D)  72618,08 72618.08 3660.40  4225.00! 25,00 4250,00 130,00  1774.50 10.50 1785.00 25.20 29,40 1730.40 25.20 25.20  68957.68  4120,00 130,00 130.00  9. Face Amount of Collections (must agree with line 4+7) 3660.40  3660.40  3815.60!  ") ATTACH. ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONREQUIRED BY YOUR' TAXING DISTRICT    C.F Payment of'Taxes  14. Amount Remitted During thel Month (*)  Date  Transaction #  Amount  TOTAL ALL TAXES  Total  0.00 3815.60! 3815.60  15, Amount Paid with this] Report Appilcable tot this) Reporting Month  Transaction #  16. Total Remitted' This Month 17. List, Other Credit Adjustments (*) Parcel/PerCapita #  Name  Amount  Total Tax Collector  0,00 00-01-ROLA Date  18. Interest Earnings (ifa applicable) TAXING DISTRICT USE (OPTIONAL) Carryover from Previous Month Amount Collected This Month Less Amount Paid this Month $_ Ending Balance  $_  Colism Mbeuhaws  Iverify this is a complete and accurate reporting oft the balance collectable, taxes collected andi remitted for the  month.  Received by (taxing district):  Title:  Date:  Iacknowledge the: receipt of this report.    SAINT CLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENT 24 NORTH SECOND STREET SAINT CLAIR, PA 17970 DISPATCH: 570-429-2240 FAX: 570-429-3050 POLICE REPORT: 5012024-05312024  TOTAL CALLS FOR. POLICE SERVICE  342 111 79  TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATIONS TOTAL: PARKING TICKETS  11 $225.00 collected  -Our department will be hosting a National Night Out event this year on. August 6, 2024. This event will give the community the opportunity to meet with the the first responders that serve thier community. I spoke with the fire chiefand his department is going to participate. We will  have the event at the Third Street Recreational Complex.  -Officer Shaun Wiest is attending firearms instructor training this week sponsored by the  Pennsylvania State Police.  -Police officers assisted and provided traffic control for the Memorial Day Parade.  Respectfully: submitted, KA  William M. Chief ofP Police  Dempsy    Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report May 2024 Description Modular Home Pool Home and Apartment Modular Home AIR B&B  Application Application Zoning Permit 5/10/2024 Information Zoning Permit 5/13/2024 Question Deed Question Zoning Permit 5/15/2024 Information Zoning Permit 5/15/2024 Information Zoning Permit 5/22/2024  Status Questions Pending Told to Check with Court House Pending Called Back 3x time No Reply  Special Notes 311 Broad St. 118 North 3rds St. 35 South 3rdSt. 243 North Front 15 West East Hancock 120 East Hancock  Date  5/13/2024  Fence Extension Issued Permit  Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 6-3-2024    Saint Clair Fire Department Fire Alarm Report May 2024  May-02STILALARM 17:50 hours 20 South 23rd Street Pottsville for an apartment building fire. Alert/Columbia, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members provided manpower tot the May-02 STILL ALARM 19:18 hours 1319SR. 61 Highway North New Castle Township for an unknown type of fire. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, West End, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members checked the area, and nothing wasi found. (SI17) In service 25 minutes. May-06 GENERAL, ALARM 19:13 hours (BOX33) 103 North Front St. for smoke in a structure. All companies dispatched along with Asst. Johns. The call was for Minersville Fire Department. All companies placed available. (SIS52) In service 5 minutes. May-1OSTILLALARM 18:46 hours 1013 West Market St. for a reported building fire. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members were redirected to Humane May-11STILLA ALARM 10:46 hours 28 Caroline Avenue East Norwegian Township for a pole fire. Alert/Columbia, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members provided a pole number for May-12STILLALARM1219hours East Lawton St. and South Morris St. for avehicle accident w/injury. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members May-13 CHIEF CALL 21:20 hours 32 South Front St. for a generator running outside al house under renovation. Chief Uhrin and SCPD responded. Explained to the worker thati it was illegal and unsafe to use a portable generator for a primary source of electricity. The generatory was shut off and not tol be used in proximity to thel building, and he can't reside in  scene. (CSF68) In service 90 minutes.  Fire Station to cover the city. (CSF68) In service 1 hour.  PPLto handle the incident. (PF08) In service 35 minutes.  provided traffic control. (MVA62) In service 40 minutes.  the buildingwithout electricity. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes.  May-14STILL, ALARM 07:39 hours East Dark water Rd. and SR 61 for a gas leak. Alert/Columbia, West End, Fire Police, Schuylkill County Emergency Management, State Police, UGI, and the PUC, responded. Members arrived to find a construction company had struck the high-pressure gas line and gas was ventingi into the air. Members checked to see that all equipment was shut offi in and around the leak. Members immediately began to shut down State Route 61 North and South along with Dark Water Road in all directions. Companies established a water supply from the hydrant at the Schuylkill Municipal Authority building a set up master streamlines if needed. Members checked for any injuries. Members, Fire Police, and SCEMA worked closely with the construction company    personnel and sub-contractors to set upi traffic control patterns around the scene. (UTL17) May-16 STILL ALARM 12:12hours 1249Sr6 61 North New Castle Township for a vehicle accident w/injury. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, West End, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. May-19CHIEF CALL 20:50 hours 119 Cherry St. for a burning complaint. Deputy Skrobak responded, he spoke to the neighbor, and they put the fire out. (CHF62) In service 25 May-20 STILL ALARM 23:32 hours East Darkwater Rd. and Mt. Laffee Rd. New Castle Township for a report of a vehicle accident. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, West End, State Police, and all chiefs responded. Members were not able to find any accident, all units My-23STILLALARM 18:54 hours 400 East Market St. Pottsville for a commercial structure fire. Alert/Columbia responded along with other second alarm units. Members provided May24STLLALARM 11:29 hours 21 East Darkwater Rd.New Castle Township for a reported truck on fire. Alert/Columbia, West End, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members May-24STILLALARM19:12hours 298 East Sherman St. for at tanding: zone. the patient into the helicopter. (LZ62) In service 451 minutes.  In service 18 hours.  (MVA17) In service 75 minutes.  minutes.  were placed available. (MVA17) In service 25 minutes.  ventilation and overhaul. (CSF68) In service 41 hours.  extinguishedap pick-up truck. (VF17) In service 45 minutes.  Alert/Columbia, rescue, Chief Uhrin and. Johns responded. Members assisted with loading May-24CHIEF CALL: 21:25 hours 14 South Mill St. for al burning complaint. ChiefUhrin and SCPD responded. All safety items were in place. No problem found. (CHF62) in service. 25 May-27 CHIEF CALL 19:50 hours all companies were manned for weather related incidents in the area. All stations had personnel on standby. (CHF62) In service 21 hours. Mor2OENERALALARH 19:10hours (BOX33)9South Second St. for smoke in an apartment building. All companies, and chiefs responded, members found al burnt pot ona stove int the rear apartment. Members checked for extension and ventilated alli floors and rooms of the building. Members installed 2 smoke alarms int the 2nd floor apartment. May-31STLLALARM 12:48 hours 157 East Darkwater Rd. for an off-road rescue. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, West End, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members assisted EMS with bringing the patient out to the ambulance. (ORR17) In service 75 minutes.  minutes.  (SIS62) In service 70 minutes.    Comments:  The following alarm boxes were tested, 33,21,  On May 28", 2024, an after-action review was held at the Columbia Hose Company: #2 on the gas emergency on May 14th 2024 at SR. 61 & Darkwater in all there were. peoplef from  Schuylkill County EMA, St. Clair Fire Dept. UGI, Penn-Dot, J.D.Eckman  General Alarms Still Alarms False Alarms Chief Calls/Public Service  2 12 0 4 18  Total Calls  Respecttulysubmites, fuDs Frank Uhrin Fire Chief    BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR- CODE ENFORCEMENT-PROPERTY  MAINTENANCE 16 South Third Street St Clait, PA 17970  PHONE: 570-429-0640 Fax: 570-429-2829  June 4, 2024  TOTAL COMPLAINTS- -27 RENTAL INSPECTIONS-6  Respectfully,  Michelle D. Brestowski Code Enforcement Officer