BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE Council Meeting: May 14, 2019 Ambridge Borough Building  MINUTES  Executive Session- - Personnel, Real Estate and Legal Matters  The May 14, 2019 meeting of Ambridge Borough Council was called to order at 6:30PM within Council Chambers oft the Ambridge Borough Building, 600 11th Street.  Roll Call: Present:  Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor Drewnowski Engineer Suehr None.  Also Present: Borough Manager Kauer, Solicitor Start, Chief Romutis, Chief Gottschalk and  Absent:  Invocation - the invocation was conducted by Mr. Barbara Costa, Trinity School for Ministry.  Pledge of Allegiance Presentations  . Recognition of and Presentation to Ambridge Veterans Service Center / Troop Banner Program. Borough Council presented Ann Baran and Eleanor Smith from the Veteran's Office with a check in the amount of $720 made possible by the sale of the Troop Banners. Mr. Mikulich stated that the Borough was able to dedicate $10 from each banner sold to the Veteran's Mr. Steve Roberts, Chairman of the Ambridge Downtown Development Committee presented information on the Merchant St. Ambassador Program and updated the Council that the Committee is working on scheduling their Celebrate Merchant Street" Cleanup Event for  Service Center.  later this summer.  Citizen's Participation On/Off Agenda Items (5 minutes per speaker)  1. Mr. Mike Rogers, 424 Merchant Street, questioned the status of his request to make the intersection of 4" Street and Route 65 as al No Turn on Red. Mr. Mikulich stated that he wasn't familiar with his request, but did tell him that his request to extend the delay between red- yellow and green delays on the traffic signal have been extended by PENNDOT. 2. Mr. Doug McCombie, 638 Maplewood Avenue, stated that the downtown is looking very good and stated that he appreciates the Council's efforts. He questioned what was being built on New Economy Drive - Council explained a storage building. He then questioned the status oft the senior citizen apartment building that was previously proposed for New Economy Drive; Mr. Mikulich told him that their financing wasn't approved. He then questioned the Mayor on the status of getting a grocery store in town; the Mayor responded that hei is still working on it. Mayor Drewnowski stated that he plans to reach outt to Aldi's after the Baden Dollar General Store opens hoping that they reconsider opening the Aldi's Store on 11" Street.    3. Ms. Cathy Holler, 824 11th Street, questioned why outside contractors doing construction in the Borough, both paving and streetscape work, block access to properties without advanced notice. She stated that last year Youngblood Paving only gave one day notice for paving on 11" Street and she was out of town, luckily her car was not parked on the street. Regarding the Streetscape Project, she stated that she was not given ample notice oft the upcoming work and claims that the previous street tree caused foundation damaged to her building. She also complained about the conditions of curb on 11th Street and stated that all of the curb should have been replaced not just sections. Lastly, Mrs. Holler questioned the status of the old benches from Merchant Street; Mr. Mikulich informed her that they will be put back. 4. Mr. Nick Diamantis, 228 Locust Street, made complaint about the condition of the properties at2 226 and 224 Locust Street. He stated that 224 has been unoccupied for some time and that both properties have overgrown weeds. Mr. Diamantis also stated that both properties  wouldn't pass inspections and make the street look bad.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes April 9, 2019, Council Meeting  Mrs. Caldarelli made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Mrs. Miller; a roll call vote was  taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Borough Bills and Expenses  VOTE Yes 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. Miller, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote was taken:  f. Mrs Mrs Mr. Mot  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  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 Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Consent Agenda: separately.  Unpaid: $91,851.32 Paid: $55,916.43  Unpaid: $12,811.81 Unpaid: $3,250 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $1,350 Unpaid: $7,337.61 Unpaid: $999.86 Unpaid: $3,024.58 Unpaid: $0.00  Paid: $0.00  VOTE Yes 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. If discussion is desired by any member of Council, that item must be removed from the consent agenda and considered Motion to approve Items 1 through 7 listed on the Consent Agenda was made by Mr.  Flannery, seconded by Mr. McCoy, motion carried unanimously.  1.  Borough Financial Report - acknowledge receipt of the Borough Treasurer's Report.  2    Treasurer's Report (May 14,2019) Marilyn Sheleheda- Treasurer General Fund Analysis  $1,253,536.21 General Fund Bank AccountE Balance as of: -(May 14, 2019) -3:00p pm  $99,773.08 AIIC Outstanding Checks as of: $1,153,763.13 Available Balance as of:  -(May 14,2019) -3:00pm -(May1 14, 2019) -3:00 pm  Totals are as follows: Deposits: Debits: 2 Payroll (s)  $1,169,055.09 $439,948.17  GeneralFund -whichi include thef follow Summary: 83 Checks  $285,412.59 $154,535.58  Other Fund Balances as of (May 14, 2019) 3:00 pm  $16,162.99 Ambridge Borough Drug! Investigation Fund $974,294.52 Ambridge Capital Project Fund: 2016-PLGIT Account $3,326.72 Ambridge Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund $13,642.91 Escrow Disbursement Account $25,193.80 Grants/Special Funds $217,551.90 LiquidF Fuels Fund $34,400.91 Recreation! Fund $345,490.04 Sinking Fund  $1,630,063.79 Total Other Funds Balances (RestrictedUse) June 20, 2019 through August 8, 2019 for Movies in the Park.  2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.  Authorize the. Ambridge Crime' Watch to use PJ Caul Park, Thursday evenings, starting Authorize the closure of Merchant Street between 8th and 14th Streets and the use of PJ Caul Park on Saturday, July 20th from 10AM to 5PM1 for the Ambridge Rotary Club Car Cruise and Grant a dedicated on-street handicap parking space at 1701 Lenz Avenue as Grant a dediçated on-street handicap parking space at 601 Beaver Road, Apt. 2, as Authorize the Ambridge American Legion to use PJ Caul Park on Monday, May 27th for Authorize the closure of 14"h Street and New Economy Drive on June 8, 2019.  further authorize the disbursement of $250 towards event dash plaques.  recommended by the Ambridge Police Department. recommended by the. Ambridge Police Department. the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.  New Business Items for Discussion:  A. Motion to approve the Land Development Plan of Phase 2 of the Harmony Storage Facility at 1201 New Economy Drive, as recommended by the Borough Engineer, Ambridge Planning Commission and Beaver County Planning Commission. Motion was made by Mr. Cafarelli,  seconded by Mr. Flannery; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr.Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  3    B. Motion to approve the Land Development Plan of a Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Fueling Station at the Waste Management Façility, 2097 Duss Avenue, as recommended by the Borough Engineer, Ambridge Planning Commission and Beaver County Planning Commission. 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 Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  C. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2019-3, al Resolution oft the Borough of Ambridge authorizing the application for Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Funding for the Henning Street Park Development Project. Motion was made by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote  was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  D. Motion to hire Dennis Baker as a part-time Firefighter/ Code Enforcement Officer. Motion was made by Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mrs. Miller; Chief Gottschalk introduced Firefighter Baker. Firefighter Baker stated that he has been ai firefighter for 23 years, also works as a part-time Firefighter for the City of McKeesport and is currently the Baden Fire Chief. He stated that he has family who live int town, have al Firefighter 2 and Fire Inspector Certification, and added that he  looks forward to working here. Aroll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  E. Motion to hire Jordan Turner as a part-time Firefighter /C Code Enforcement Officer. Motion was made by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Chief Gottschalk introduced Firefighter Turner. Firefighter Turner stated that he recently joined the Ambridge VFD, lives here in town. He: stated that he also works part-time for the West Ridge Fire Department outside of Erie, PA, and that! he also looks forward to working here. Chief Gottschalk stated that he knows both firefighters, both are excellent candidates and will be great F. Motion to enter into agreement with Reed Oil Company for the purchase of Diesel Fuel at Pittsburgh OPIS Rack Average Price, plus $0.04 per gallon as they were the lowest responsible  additions to the Department.  4    bid received by the Beaver County Council of Governments. 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 Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  G. Motion to enter into al Preventive Maintenance Agreement with Tudi Mechanical Systems for the service of the Borough Building HVAC system at a cost of $1,968 per year. Motion was made by  Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr.N McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  H. Motion to award contract in the amount of $180,908.04 to Youngblood Paving, Inc., for the 2019 Road Paving Program which includes Merchant Street between 4" and 8th Streets, the two Merchant Street Municipal Parking Lots, and accept Bid Alternate No. 1 to repave Upper Alley between 5"h and 6th Streets. 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. Alternate 1 into the project.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Kauer stated that the bid came in lower than budget which made it possible to include Bid Motion to exonerate the Beaver County Tax Claim Bureau from the collection of 20151 to 2019 delinquent real estate taxes on Beaver County owned property identified as 12-006-0101.012 (property located behind the 9-1-1 Center.) Motion was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr. McCoy; the Manager explained that the balance outstanding is under $500 on public property  owned by the County; ar roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr.N McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  J. Motion tol hire Chayme Richard Chunchick as a part-time Police Officer. Motion was made by Mr.  Flannery, seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  5    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Chief Romutis introduced Officer Chunchick, he stated that he is from Rochester and works part- time in Conway. He stated that he graduated last year from the Police Academy. Chief Romutis stated that Office Chunchick comes to Ambridge with high recommendations from the other  Police Chiefs and has passed the necessary tests.  Committee Reports  Code Enforcement Committee: Mrs. Caldarelli reported on permits that have been issued Public Safety: Mr. Flannery reported that the committee met recently, he commended both Chiefs stating that the meetings havel been very productive and accomplishing. The Mayor Mr. Flannery reported that with the Fire Department: they recently were inspected byt the ISO. He stated that the FEMA grant for the new SCBA air packs is still pending and that the Chief and Manager are working on a contingency plan should the grant be denied. He stated that the Committee agrees with the recent police and fire hires. The Committee also discussed fireworks regulations, all departments are working together to be proactive on thei issue Regarding the Police Department, Mr. Flannery reported that the Committee is working on soliciting a request for proposals for towing services. He stated there is a need for alternate crossing guards. Mr. Flannery also reported that Coffee with a Cop was held today at the Chamber Office with Chief Romutis. He also stated that the Committee willl be working on reviewing police policies soon and fire policies later this year. Lastly, he reviewed vandalism Mrs. Miller requested the Police monitor the parks and enforce that they are closed at dusk. Mayor Drewnowski stated that there is now a dry erasel board in the Police Station with daily Chief Romutis reviewed the monthly Police Chief's Report. He highlighted a dynamic drug raid that was conducted in April on 14" Street that was made possible by citizen's complaints. The Chief also showed Council a photo of drugs that were recently confiscated on ai traffic Mr. Mikulich commended the firefighters for their work with the recent ISO certifications. He thanked the firefighters and stated that he hopes that the Borough gets a better rating to  and stated that proactive code sweeps are continuing. concurred with Mr. Flannery's comments.  before the summer holidays.  issues in the downtown.  She is hoping to keep vandalism under control.  reminders on issues such as park curfew enforcement on it.  stop.  improve everyone's fire insurance rates. Public' Works: Mr. Cafarelli reported the following:  Street-sweeping: is underway every other week and increased in French Point Creek Grass Cutting is underway at Borough Properties, Parks, Right of Ways and Electrician is working on electric service and lights at g" Street Park and Pavilion. Crew added playground mulch to gth Street Park Play Equipment 12 new picnic tables have been stained and installed within the new gth Street Park  Watershed area. Abandoned properties.  Pavilion.  6    Streetscape Project - crew is hanging new traffic signage in the completed project areas and is refurbishing parking meters for the municipal parking lots. They soon willl be installing benches and trash cans in the project area. Shade Tree Maintenance - contractor has been performed tree removal and New Street Trees - 10 new: street trees were planted on g"h, 13" and 14"h Streets on May 4"with the assistance of volunteers from the Committee to Clean and Beautify Crew hung the new Military Troop Banners on 11"h and 8th Streets. Crew continued toi install catch-basin nets in designated catch basins per the MS4 Plan requested by the DEP in the French Point Creek' Watershed. Street Sweeper Inspected - didn't need anything. Truck1 1-F-550 Inspected - didn't need anything. Skid-Steer door has been repaired.  trimming work, he started on April 30h.  Ambridge.  Equipment Maintenance:  Sign maintenance is on-going, replacing missing signs and repairing damaged Ongoing maintenance has been dedicated to filling pot-holes and repairs to multiple Foreman responded, marked and reported multiple PA-One Call requests. Mr. Mikulich informed the citizens that the tree work currently underway throughout the town is being done by Duquesne Light and was not work done by the Borough's tree contractor. He stated that the Duquesne Light work is excessive and as result the Borough removed trees from g" Street that were pruned too much making them unhealthy and unsightly. He stated that our contractor follows arbor society standards and that the Borough is also Parks: Mrs. Miller reported that the committee met today and worked on the Henning Street Park Plan. She stated that preliminary design includes a splash pad, fencing similar to the 9- Engineer's Report: Engineer Suehr reported that he recommends awarding the paving contract to Youngblood Paving for the work on Merchant Street and Upper Alley. He also stated that he prepared the concept plan for the Henning Street Park and that he completed review of two land development plans that Council approved tonight. He also stated that regarding last year's Park Project, he is working with the contractor to finish punch list items. Mr. Mikulich questioned that start of the paving work? Mr. Suehr stated that he is working to schedule the preconstruction meeting and the goal is to have the work start by July 1st. Mr. Mikulich reported that Merchant Street between 5"ha and 6th Streets willl be closed next week for thei installation of electrical conduit and the brick crossings. He stated that there will be two other similar closures in the coming weeks in the 700 and 400 blocks. Mr. Mikulich stated that the goal is to have the streetscape work done by. June, depending on the weather Motion to accept the Official Reports; motion was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mrs.  locations. alleys.  working to replace the trees.  1-1 Center, pavilion, playground equipment and paved parking area.  and conditions. Official Reports Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Other Unfinished Business  Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  VOTE Yes Yes Yes Yes  Council Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor Drewnowski  Vote Yes Yes Yes  7    Mrs. Caldarelli reported that she has started a Teddy Bear Collection Program to collect teddy bears that the Police and Fire Departments can give to kids at emergencies, hopefully aiming to help the child through the trying time. She stated that there is a collection box in the Borough Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Flannery, seconded by Mrs. Miller; motion carried unanimously  Building lobby. Adjournment - Respectfully,s submitted:  -I meeting was adjourned at7 7:35PM.  Joseph Kauer Borough Manager /S Secretary  E