MINUTES  Borough of Ambridge Biennial Reorganization Meeting Ambridge Borough Building, Council Chambers Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 6:301 PM  .. Oath of Office: Swearing in of newly elected M embers of Council conducted by Mayor  Iorfido-Miller  II. Call to Order by Mayor Iorfido-Miller  III. Roll Call  Present: Mr. Basalyga  Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Also Present: Kim Killian  IV. Invocation - Pastor Rick Thornhill, New Hope Church  V. Pledge of Allegiance  VI. Reorganization of Ambridge Borough Council:  NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to nominate Tina Tessaro as Council President. Motion by Jerome Gill to nominate Tony Cafarelli as Council President. Vote on nomination of Ms. Tessaro as Council President.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes No  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 6-1  NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE  PRESIDENT  Motion by Ms. Tessaro to elect Tony Cafarelli as Council Vice President.    Vote on nomination of Mr. Cafarelli as Council Vice President.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PROTEM Motion by Mr. Basalyga to nominate Mary Jane Gilliam as President Pro Tem.  Vote on nomination of Ms. Gilliam as President Pro Tem.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes No  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 6-1  Once Council Reorganization is complete the Mayor is to tum the meeting and gavel over to the VII. Citizen's Participation on/offAgenda Items (5 minutes pers speaker)  newly elected President ofCouncil.  Ann Bacher- 956 Beaver Road -1 Ms. Bacher asked about item K to reappoint the Beaver County Times as the official newspaper of record. In addition to the Beaver County Times can someone ensure it'son- line since not everyone gets the paper. Ms. Bacher asked ifk Kim Killian is still leaving. Kim confirmed that she is leaving. Ms. Bacher asked ifa replacement has been chosen. Kim advised that a replacement  is in training. VIII. New Business  ) BIENNIAL REORGANIZATIONACTIONS:  a. Consider action to appoint the Borough Solicitor.  Motion by Mr. Gill to retain the current solicitor, Amato Start & Associates as Borough Solicitor;  seconded by Mr. Cafarelli. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote No Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote No Yes No 4-3  Consider action to appoint the Borough Engineer. Nichols & Slagle Engineering as Borough Engineer.  Motion by Mr. Gill to change the Borough Engineer; seconded by Mr. Cafarelli to appoint  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to appoint Mario N. Leone, Jr., as Borough Secretary.  2    Motion by Mr. Basalyga to appoint Mario N. Leone, Jr., as Borough Secretary; seconded by Mr. Dunn.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes No  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 6-1  Consider action to appoint Kimberly A. Killian as Borough Treasurer. Leone is working "at will" pending his contract approval.  Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to appoint Kimberly A. Killian as Borough Treasurer; seconded by Mr. Basalyga. Comment by Mr. Gill regarding Mr. Leone doesn'thave a current contract. Ms. Tessaro advised that Mr.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller Boards' Meeting Schedule. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller Prentice. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller Gilliam. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to establish and approve the advertising oft the 2024 Borough Council and other Borough Motion by Mr. Basalyga to establish and approve the advertising oft the 20241 Borough Council and other  Borough Board's Meeting Schedule; seconded by Ms. Gilliam.  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action tor reappoint WesBanco as thel Borough Depositories.  Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to reappoint WesBanco as the Borough Depositories; seconded by Mr.  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to reappoint Mark C. Turnley, CPA, as thel Borough Auditor.  Motion to Mr. Basalyga to reappoint Mark C. Turnley, CPA, as the Borough Auditor; seconded by Ms.  Vote Yes Yes Yes No  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 6-1  Consider action to reappoint Mark Crano as the Borough Mechanical Device Fee Collector. Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to reappoint Mark Crano as the Borough Mechanical Device Fee Collector;  seconded by Mr. Gill. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr.] Prentice Ms. Tessaro  Vote Yes Yes Yes  3    Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Yes  Motion Carried  7-0  Consider action to reappoint Patrick McGuire of3 City Health as third-party Health Inspector. Motion by Mr. Basalyga to reappoint Patrick McGuire of3 City Health as third-party Health Inspector;  seconded by Mr. Cafarelli. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller Inspector. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to reappoint Middle Department Inspection Agency (MDIA) as third-party Building Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to reappoint Middle Department Inspection Agency (MDIA) as third-party  Building Inspector; seconded by Mr. Gill.  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  k. Consider action to reappoint the Beaver County Times as the official newspaper ofrecord Motion by Mr. Basalyga to reappoint the Beaver County Times as the official newspaper of record to advertise official Borough business and public notices; seconded by Mr. Dunn.  toadvertise official Borough business and public notices.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to appoint the Water Authority Vacancy set to expire 12/31/23. Motion by Mr. Basalyga to appoint Rudy Kuhel to the Water Authority vacancy set to expire  12/31/23; seconded by Mr. Dunn. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Abstain Yes 6-0  m. Consider action to appoint the Municipal Authority Vacancy set to expire 12/31/23. Motion by Mr. Gill to appoint. Joanne Trella tot the Municipal Authority vacancy set to expire  12/31/2023; seconded by Mr. Cafarelli.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  4    n. Consider action to appoint/reappoint the Planning Commission Vacancy set to expire 12/31/23 Motion by Mr. Basalyga to reappoint Tom Patricia tot thel Planning Commission; seconded by Comment: There were no other applicants for the remaining position. Position will remain  and vacant position set to expire 12/31/26.  Mr. Dunn. open until filled. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller 12/31/24.  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  0. Consider action to appoint the. Alternatel Position for the Civil Service Commission set to expire There were no applicants for the Alternate Position for the Civil Service Commission. p. Consider action to appoint Zoning Board of Adjustment positions set to expire 12/31/23. Motion by Mr. Basalyga to appoint Robert Green to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; seconded Comment: Application by Ann Ridley was tabled until the. January 23, 2024, meeting.  by Mr. Dunn. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller 12/31/23. seconded by Mr. Prentice. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to appoint Board of Historical Architectural Review position set to expire Motion by Mr. Basalyga to appoint Steve Roberts to the Historical Architectural Review Board;  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  Consider action to appoint Shade Tree Commission vacancy set to expire 12/31/23. There were no applicants for the Shade Tree Commission vacancy. Consider action to adopt the 2024 Fee Schedule (note: there are no changes from MDIA for Motion by Mr. Basalyga to adopt the 20241 Fee Schedule; seconded by Mr. Dunn. Comment by Mr. Cafarelli that MDIA did not increase their rates for 2024, so that is aj plus for  2024). the Borough. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 7-0  5    Mayor Miller requested the floor. She asked that Council please make certain that thes solicitor actually be present at our meetings and reply to our issues in a timely manner. Requested that Council reach out tol Mr. Amato to ensure that our meetings are attended inj person and our issues be addressed quickly. There have been issues raised that did not receive attention in at timely manner. Mr. Cafarelli will make the call to. Jim Amato to express concerns. Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to adjourn at 7:05 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Prentice; alli in favor.  ADJOURNMENT