BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE Council Meeting: October 8, 2019 Ambridge Borough Building  MINUTES  Executive Session - Legal, Real Estate and Personnel Matters  The October 8, 2019 meeting of Ambridge Borough Council was called to order at 6:30PM within Council Chambers of the Ambridge Borough Building, 600 11th Street.  Roll Call: Present:  Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor Drewnowski  Also Present: Borough Manager Kauer, Solicitor Start, and Engineer Suehr  Absent:  Mr. Cafarelli, Chief Romutis and Chief Gottschalk  Invocation - the invocation was conducted by Mrs. Barbara Costa, Trinity School for Ministry.  Pledge of Allegiance Presentations  Ms. Kelley Coey, Hudson Companies, proposed' "Wayne Court," 42 Unit Senior Housing Development She presented to Council her company's planned redevelopment oft the Mrs. Caldarelli questioned how would monthly rent be based? Ms. Coey stated that it will be off 60% median income and for only citizens 62 years old or older. Mrs. Caldarelli questioned how tenants are then selected; Mrs. Coey stated income first. Mrs. Caldarelli commented that she is happy to hear that the proposed building would be pet friendly. Mayor Drewnowski questioned if the purchase agreement with the School District for the property is pending Hundson Companies receiving funding for the project, she stated yes. The Mayor questioned if the building would be taxable, she said yes it would be on the tax Mr. Mikulich questioned other than this project in Ambridge, is Hudson applying for financing for any other projects this year. Ms. Coey stated yes, they have two other projects seeking funding, but this was the only one in Beaver County. Citizen's Participation On/Off Agenda Items (5 minutes per speaker)  former Anthony' Wayne Elementary School on Lenz Avenue.  rolls as taxable real estate.  1. Mr. Frederick Rose, 818 Beaver Road, inquired about the renovations of a single-family residence on Duss Avenue that is being converted into apartments. He stated that he has concerns about the off-street parking requirements necessary for the conversion. He also stated that there is a problem in the community with expired or unregistered vehicles parked on the streets. He also stated that there are numerous properties around his home that are in  deplorable condition.    Mayor Drewnowski stated that the police officers just initiated a campaign to remove the expired or unregistered vehicles from the streets. He added that two officers are now assigned this duty with Sgt. Sovich leading this effort. The Mayor stated that these officers will be 2. Mrs. Tina Tessaro, 801 12th Street, stated that there are multiple streets in the community including Kerr and 12th Street that are no longer street swept, however the signage restricting parking is still up. She suggested those signs be removed and used elsewhere. 3. Mr. Ron Gulish, 828 11th Street, made complaint about the children who live near Beaver Road and Kerr Street. He stated that they are causing property damage to the neighbors' homes and he is frustrated. He was advised to call the police when he sees them  walking the streets and enforcing this regulation.  misbehaving.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes September 10, 2019, Council Meeting  Mrs. Miller made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote was  taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Borough Bills and Expenses was taken: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Motion to pay the bills was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr. Flannery; a roll call vote  General Fund 2016 Capital Project Bond Fund Grants /Special Project Fund Recreation Fund Escrow Fund Police Pension Fund Service Employees Pension Fund Firemen's Pension Fund Drug Investigation Fund 10. Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund  Unpaid: $373,725.37 Paid: $5,393.67  Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $825.00 Unpaid: $374.33 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00  Paid: $300.00  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Consent Agenda: separately. ini favor. 1.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Those matters included under the consent agenda are self-explanatory and are not expected to require further review or discussion. Items will be enacted. by one motion. Ifo discussion is desired bya any member of Council, that item must be removed from the consent agenda and considered Items 1 through 21 listed on the Consent Agenda were accepted by unanimous vote; all were  Borough Financial Report - acknowledge receipt of the Borough Treasurer's Report.  2    Treasurer's Report October 8, 2019 Marilyn Sheleheda- Treasurer General Fund Analysis  $1,033,890.94 General Fund Bank Account Balance as of: $637,513.78 Available Balance as of:  -10/8/2019 -3:00 pm 10/8/2019 -3:00 pm  $396,377.16 AII( (including todays checks) Outstanding Checks as of: 10/8/2019 -3:00p pm  Totals are as follows: Deposits: 67 Checks 2 Payroll (s)  $384,130.26 $287,069.13  General Fund Debits: Bank Summary: includest the following:  $136,358.09 $150,711.04  Other Fund Balances as of 10/8/2019 3:00 pm Ambridge Borough Drug Investigation Fund Ambridge Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund Escrow Disbursement Account Grants/Special Funds Recreation! Fund  $16,478.04 $7.71 $11,491.49 $6,541.33 $219,631.86 Liquid Fuels Fund $36,565.81 $418,039.50 Sinking Fund  $321,070.07 Ambridge Capital Project Fund: 2016-PLGIT Account  $1,029,825.81 Total Other Funds Balances (RestrictedU Use) recommended by the Ambridge Police Department.  2.  Authorize the dedication of an on-street handicap parking space at 1606 Duss Avenue as  New Business Items for Discussion:  A. Motion to authorize sending a letter of support to Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the Wayne Court Development Project. Motion was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mrs.  Miller; a roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  B. Motion to authorize the disbursement of $21,602.47 to the Ambridge VFD Relief Association, funding is the 2019 state aid pass through. Motion was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mr.  McCoy; a roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  3    C. Motion to authorize the disbursements for the 2019 Minimum Municipal Obligations to the following pension funds: Police $239,614, Service $66,532, Fire $16,206. Motion was made  by Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mrs. Miller; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr.McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr.N Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  D. Motion to authorize the disbursement of $188,126.201 to' Youngblood Paving, Inc. for Pay Application No. 1 for the 2019 Road Program as recommended byt the Borough Engineer. Motion was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  E. Motion to authorize applying for al Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Heart and Soul Program, Community Planning Grant. Motion was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr. McCoy; Manager Kauer explained that this is a unique community-based planning program that could possibly work to update our 2004 Comprehensive Plan. A roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  F. Motion to approve the fund transfer of $208,000 from the Liquid Fuels Fund to the General Fund per the adopted. 2019 Budget. Motion was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll  call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Motion to adopt Police Department Policy for the Automated License Plate Reader System. Motion was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mrs. Miller; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  4    Committee Reports  Code Enforcement Committee: Mrs. Caldarelli reported that annual residential rental inspections are ongoing, 71% of commercial fire inspections for the year have registered, 89 pre-sale inspections for home sales have been completed this year, 30 high grass letters were sent out this month (totaling 407 for the year with 91% abated), and twenty ordinance violation notices sent (302 fort the year.) She also reported that the community tire collection Public Safety: Mr. Flannery reported that the Committee met this past month and  event was held this past Saturday at the Borough Building.  discussed the following:  Fire Department was awarded al FEMA grant to add an exhaust ventilation system in the firehouse. They are still waiting on a decision for the regional air pack grant. He also stated that this weeki is Fire Prevention Week and the firefighters have a busy week with school, daycare and nursing home visits. Committee continues to work on the Autism Awareness Sticker program, possibly partnering with. Allegheny County communities. Borough awarded a $1,000 grant to purchase Say No to Drugs handouts and school supplies that the Police Officers will pass out on Halloween. Committee is reviewing the Solicitation permit ordinance and may have recommendations for Council shortly on this matter.  Mayor Drewnowski thanked the Borough Manager for working on the Halloween Say No to Drugs grant. He stated that on October 1st, the officers completed another drug raid in the Borough, totaling 12 for the year. The Mayor stated that he is upset about the abandoned, expired and unregistered vehicles in the town, and that they now have ap plan to remedy this Mrs. Caldarelli questioned the status of getting body cameras for the police officers. She stated that the cameras protect both the citizens and officers. Mayor Drewnowski stated that they recently met with Representative Matzie about seeking grant assistance to purchase the  issue.  body cameras. Public Works: no report.  Parks: Mrs. Caldarelli thanked Mrs. Miller for her hard work and efforts in planning the Fall Festival of Churches. Mrs. Miller stated that the festival went very well and will have ai final report on expenditures for the next meeting. She thanked everyone who helped that day. Mr. Mikulich thanked Mrs. Miller and her husband for all their work to make the festival possible. He stated that many people don't realize that the Miller's decorate the park in advance of the festival and go and get and return all the tents and other supplies needed for Engineer's Report: Engineer Suehr reported that paving work of Merchant Street, Upper Alley and the two municipal parking lots is complete, and that a punch list has been provided to the contractor, retaining 5% of the contract until complete. He also stated that he submitted the Borough's MS4 permit application to DEP this month and that he assisted the Manager with a storm sewer manhole concern on Church Street. Thei issue there turned out tob be a water break causing sinking in the road around the manhole. Motion to accept the Official Reports; motion was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr.  the children's activities each year.  Official Reports  McCoy; a roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  5    Other Unfinished Business  Mrs. Caldarelli stated that' "Coffee with a Cop" has been as successful event and would like a Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli; motion carried  similar event each month for Council, Mayor and the Manager.  Adjournment - Respectfully submitted:  unanimously - meeting was adjourned at 7:16PM.  Borough/Manager/S Secretary  R