MINUTES  Borough of Ambridge Workshop Meeting ofl Borough Council  Thursday, December 28th, 2023 -6 6:30PM  I.  Call to Order/Roll Call Present: Mr. Basalyga  Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Also Present: Mario Leone (by phone), Kim Killian  II. Pledge of Allegiance  III. Oath ofOffice Swearing in of Councilman Scott Prentice by Judge Alex Korol IV. Presentation: Certificate of Appreciation Lethera Harrison & Terry Stenhouse of  Annie Lee's Southern Kitchen.  V. Public Comment on/off Agenda Items (5 minutes per speaker) 1. Consider Action to adopt the 2024 Budget as advertised.  VI. New Business  (Revenues of $6,025,000.00 and Expenditures of $6,024,219.00)  Motion by Mr. Basalyga to adopt the 2024 Budget as advertised; seconded by Mr. Dunn. Comment by Mr. Gill asked about the question that someone came in and didn'thave an opportunity to review it. Mr. Leone advised that three residents came in and were  provided a copy budget free-of-cost. 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  2. Consider Action to approve Resolution 2023-13 Establishing 2024 Tax Rate at 6.5 mills. Motion by Mr. Dunn to approve Resolution 2023-13 Establishing 2024 Tax Rate at 6.5 Comment: Mr. Leone provided the explanation of the baseline of5.863 based on the new assessment, then we withheld in the 10% with an ending millage of6.5 to provide us  mills; seconded by Mr. Basalyga.  with the revenue put in the budget to make the budget balance.    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  3. Consider Action to approve Ordinance 1327 Repealing Ordinance 1272 amending the Motion by Mr. Dunn to approve Ordinance 1327 Repealing Ordinance 1272 amending  Civil Service Rules. Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Mayor Miller  the Civil Service Rules; seconded by Mr. Basalyga.  Vote Yes Yes Yes No  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Motion Carried  Vote Yes Yes Yes 6-1  4. Consider Action to approve the Borough's Insurance Packet to low bid proposal from Adamson Insurance Agency in the amount of $250,600.00 as recommended by the Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to approve the Borough' 'sl Insurance Packet to low bid proposal from Adamson Insurance Agency in the amount of $250,600.00 as recommended by the Borough Manager ($47,500.00 savings from last year); seconded by Mr. Gill. Comment: Mr. Leone advised that he reached out to Mr. Adamson to provide a quote. The Borough' s previous premium was $298,503.00. Our existing broker came back with ac quote of$268,317.00. Mr. Adamson came in with a quote of $250,600.00 for a saving of$47,900.00. We are getting better insurance with better deductibles. Mr. Adamson  Borough Manager. ($47,500.00 saving from last year)  was available for any questions. 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. Consider Action to approve the purchase of new Caterpillar 262D3 Skid Steer at a purchase price of $9,462.00 CoStar Contract #4400019935 (Total Cost S69,462.00- Motion by Mr. Basalyga to approve the purchase ofar new Caterpillar 262D3 Skid Steer at aj purchase price of $9,462.00 on CoStar Contract #4400019935; seconded by Mr. Comment: Mr. Gill asked where the funding for this expenditure comes from. Mr. Leone stated that funding will come from the Notes Capital Program as an expenditure. We anticipate that with an enhanced maintenance program, we hope to extend the life of this piece of equipment beyond 11-12 years. Mr. Cafarelli advised that there was a meeting with Mr. Gill and Mr. Dunn for a Public Works Committee expenditure. With our trade-ins of$58,500.00 the selling price is $9,462.00, which is a great deal with an extended warranty of6 60 months. Stressed importance of regular maintenance to extend  $58,500.00 Trade in - $1,500.00. Discount = $9,462.00).  Cafarelli.  the life of the equipment.  2    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  6. Consider Action to approve Amendment #3 to the SGA Streetscape Contract not to exceed $144,499.21 for a total contract amount not to exceed $542,079.56. Motion by Mr. Basalyga to approve Amendment #3 to the SGA Streetscape Contract not to exceed $144,499.21 for a total contract amount not to exceed $542.079.56; seconded  by Ms. 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  7. Consider/Discuss: Action to approve the Handicap Parking Space for Donna Kipilo, 1413 Motion by Mr. Basalyga to approve the Handicap Parking Space for Donna Kipilo, 1413 Lenz Avenue as recommended by Police Chief; seconded by Mr. Dunn.  Lenz Avenue as recommended by Police Chief.  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  8. Consider Action to approve 2-year contract extension for the Borough Manager. Motion by Mr. Cafarelli to table the approval of the two-year contract extension for the Borough Manager until the next Regular Meeting; seconded by Mr. Gill.  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  Mayor Miller requested the floor to congratulate Bob and Denise Dunn their accomplishment of raising over $100,000 for St.. Jude's Childrens Hospital. Mr. Dunn  reported that this year they raised $17,000.00 for this year. Ms. Tessaro reported that she received complaints this past weekend: Municipal lot between 5th and 6th with a car on blocks, and at trailer Can the street sweeper be run on Merchant Street; Kim to confirm with Public Works whether the street sweeper is out ofs service due to winterization Can some focus bej put on the alleys for debris  Rolled up carpet in the lower alley  -3-    Can we get more trash cans on Merchant Street (especially in the 500 block). Mr.  Leone advised we will ask Public Works to get costs.  VII. Other Unfinished Business 1. IPMC-7 Ticket for Zoning/Code Violations  VIII. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. by Mr. Cafarelli; seconded by Ms.  Gilliam; all ini favor.  NEXT MEETINGOFI BOROUGHICOUNCI: Reorganization Meeting: Tuesday,January 2nd 2024