BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE Council Meeting: July 10, 2018 Ambridge Borough Building  MINUTES  Executive Session - Personnel and Legal Matters  The. July 10, 2018 meeting of Ambridge Borough Council was called to order at' 7:00PM within  Council Chambers of the Ambridge Boroughl Building, 600 11"h Street.  Roll Call: Present:  Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor Drewnowski Suehr ChiefMann  Alsol Present: Absent: Church. Pledge of Allegiance Presentations-  Borough Manager Kauer, Solicitor Start, ChiefGottschalk,; Lt.. Jameson and Engineer  Invocation - thei invocation was conducted by) Rev. Brock Covington, Pastor oft the Ambridge. Alliance  President Bill Rossey, PA State. Association of Boroughs, presented 10 Years of Service Awards to Councilwomen Caldarelli and Miller. He also presented Mr. Mikulich with the 2nd Place  Award for our municipal website.  Citizen'sParticpation On/Off Agenda Items (5 minutes per speaker)  1. Rev. James Hamilton, 11341 Maplewood Avenue, passed out a sample ordinance he recommended the Council consider that would strengthen regulations against drilling for shale gas within the Borough. Hes stated that he recently attended a seminar where other communities shared their 2. Mr. Bob Schmetzer, Citizens tol Protect the Ambridge Reservoir, passed out information relative to Shell's proposed pipeline construction near the reservoir. He stated that he believes. Ambridge and the reservoir arej protected from drilling and pipeline construction based on an interpretation ofa federal 3. Mr.. John Venn, 715 19th Street, expressed an issue he has with the: zoning regulations that would prevent him from constructing a shedi inl his backyard. Mr. Mikulich advised him to call the Borough 4. Mrs. Lorianne Burgess, 5701 Merchant Street, thanked the Public Works, Fire, and] Police Departments, Council, Borough Manager and office staff for assisting with the preparation for the. July  legislative successes relative to Pennsylvania. Act 13.  law that prevents such construction inl high consequence areas. office as they can assist him through the permitting process. 1"Independence) Day parade and event within PJ Caull Park.    5. Mr.. Justin McQuard, 3261 Duss Ave, expressed concerns to Council about the poor conditions oft the alley behind his residence. Mr. Mikulich informed him that Public Works willl be up within the week  toa address the condition oft the roadway. Approval of Previous! Meeting Minutes June 12,2018, Council Meeting Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. III. Consent Agenda  Mrs. Caldarelli made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Mr. McCoy;ai roll call vote was taken:  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. Ifdiscussion is desired by any member of Council, that item must be removed from the consent agenda and considered Motion to approve Items 1 through 61 listed on the Consent Agenda. Motion was made by Mr. 1. Borough Financial Report- - acknowledge receipt of thel Borough Treasurer's Report.  separately.  Dunn, seconded byl Mrs. Miller; motion carried unanimously.  Treasurer's Report July 10, 2018 MarlynShekeheda- Treasurer General Fund Analysis  $1,086,757.88 General Fund Bank Account Balance: as of: -July 10, 2018 -3:00pm  $665.38 AIOutstanding Checks as of: $1,086,092.50 Available Balance as of:  -July 10, 2018 -3:00p pm July 10, 2018 -3:00 pm $242,580.70 $297,771.97  Totals are as follows: Deposits: 75 Checks 2 Payroll (s)  General Fund Debits: Summary: -which include thef foll  $151,865.60 $145,906.37  Other Fund Balances as of July 10, 2018 3:00 pm  $5,132.63 Ambridge Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund $101,654.92 Grants/Speciall Funds $209,517.99 LiquidF Fuels Fund $18,305.22 Escrow! Disbursement. Account $34,722.58 Recreation! Fund $339,611.50 Sinking Fund $1,190,667.62 Ambridge Capital Project Fund 2016-PLGIT. Account $38,266.83 Ambridge Borough Drug! Investigation! Fund $1,937,879.29 Total Other Funds Balances (Restricted Use) 2. Approval to ratify and pay the Bills and Expenses: i. General Fund ii. 2016 Capital Project Bond) Fund iii. Grants Special Project Fund iv. Recreation Fund V. Policel Pension Fund vi. Service Employees Pension Fund vii. Firemen's! Pension Fund  Unpaid: $136,823.33 Unpaid: 0.00 Unpaid: $13,451.97 Unpaid: $0.00 Paid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00  Paid: $17,063.12  2    3. Approval ofa dedicated on-street handicap parking space at 547 Glenwood Avenue as per the 4. Approval oft the closure of Church Street between 11"h and Vine Streets and closure of Central Lane on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10AM to 1PM as requested by the Ambridge Fire 5. Approval toj permit the Ambridge Rotary Club to conduct Summer Concerts in PJ Caul Park, 6.. Approval oft the road closure of] Merchant Street between 5th and 6th Streets on' Tuesday, July  recommendation oft the Ambridgel Policel Department.  Department.  Sunday afternoons at 2:00PM, starting July g" through August 26th.  24" for the filming ofl Mindhunter.  Mr. Mrs Mrs Mr. Mot  New Business Items for Discussion:  A. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1308, an Ordinance of the Borough of Ambridge amending Chapter 290, Vehicles and' Traffic, Article V, Section 290-46, Parking Meter Zones Established, by authorizing the removal of some parking meters and authorizing the establishment of other zones as two (2) hour parking areas. Motion by Mrs. Caldarelli, 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  B. Motion to approve the Molnar-Gradek Subdivision Plan subject tot the applicant satisfactorily: addressing any comments madel by the Beaver County Planning Commission. Motion byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mr. McCoy, Mr. Mikulich stated that the property is located at the northwest corner ofI Duss Avenue at 14th Street and has received recommendation for approval from the Ambridge Planning Commission. Ar 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  Motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for commercial signage at 317 14Hh Street based on the recommendation of thel Historical Architectural Review Board. Motion was made by Mr. McCoy,  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  D. Motion to exonerate the tax collectors from the collection of real estate taxes for year 20151 for451 Merchant Street (parcel: 09-002-0425-00001-) contingent on the exoneration on the same taxes by the Ambridge Area Schooll District and the County of Beaver. Motion was made by! Mr. McCoy, seconded by  Mrs. Caldarelli; ai roll call vote was taken:  3    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Committee. Reports  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  E. Motion to execute the 2019-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCMEI Local Union No. 248 - Ambridgel Borough Employees Chapter. Motion was made byl Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. McCoy;ar roll  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Code Enforcement Committee: Mrs. Caldarelli reported that residential rental property inspections are underway and that commercial fire safety inspections are ongoing. She also reported that since May, 225 notices have been sent out for high grass - ofs such 2101 havel been abated. Lastly, she stated that the code sweeps are working out very well. Mr. Mikulich commented that Assistant Chief Public Safety: Mrs. Miller questioned thel hours of curfew during thes summer months. She stated thati it currently is 11:00PM, and suggested that the committee consider revising this sot that the curfew is 10:00PM year round. Lt. Jameson stated that there are other issues with the Borough's curfew law thats should be reviewed at the same time. Mr. Mikulich deferred this matter to the Public Safety Committee toi review and recommend amendments. Solicitor Start encouraged the Police Department Public Works: Mr. Cafarelli reported that the committee met on. July 10th, those present included: himself, Mr. McCoy, Mr. Flannery, Joel Kauer, and Ted] Eberhardt. The following was discussed: Street-sweeping of1lth Street from Beaver. Road to thel Borough Line- - it was agreed to sweep the area as needed when the sweeper isi in the area and when thes streeti is free from parked cars. Concerns with parking was worked through, including what if motorists do1 not move their car and other do the roadway would be completely blocked. It was also discussed other streets that are Merchant St. Streetscape Project - DPWI has cut down all oft the treesi in advance of construction and will be painting the remaining portions oft tree stumps orange within thei next day. Catch basin at 6th and Duss DPW willl have this repaired within the week. They had to gett the parks ready for Independence Day and the work on Merchant Street done by their respective Parks: Mrs. Miller reported that letters seeking donations to offset the costs of children's activities for the fall festival will be going out shortly. She also stated that thel Mayor is the one who suggested the Mr. Mikulich requested thel Manager to give an update regarding the streetscape project. Manager Kauer stated that the project should start construction within the next two weeks. Preconstruction meetings with the contractors were conducted last week. Work: is tos start on the corner ofgth and Merchant, working on the river-side ofl Merchant, towards 4th Street. Construction is estimated to last through December 27t and resume in early spring forj planting and asphalt work.  Larick'sreports are excellent.  to stop: young children out past curfew without adult supervision.  currently nots swept.  deadlines.  lowering of curfew time within thel Borough.    Mr. Mikulich also expressed a desire for four more. light poles along the ballfields within Panek Park Engineer's) Report: Engineer Suehr reported that contracts fort the Outfall Repair and] Park Projects have both been signed and that notices toj proceed! have been issued tol both contractors. Solicitor Start commented that at the. April 10, 2018 Meeting of] Borough Council, the Council approved and authorized CSI Investigators to conduct ani independent investigation of the Ambridge Police Department. Hes stated that the community has the right tol know on the findings oft this investigation; however these efforts are being hindered by an outside law enforcement agency that is preventing this investigation from moving forward until they complete their own investigations. The Solicitor stated that he is hopeful that the outsidel law enforcement investigation willl be over soons sO that thel Borough's commissioned investigation can fully commence. He stated that upon his advice, no Borough official or employee will have any comment on this matter until thei investigations are Motion to accept the Official Reports; motion was madel byl Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mrs.  sot that night games could be played there.  complete. Official Reports 1.  Caldarelli; ar roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Flannery Motion carried. Other Unfinished Business all are doing a great job. Adjournment- -  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor Drewnowski  Council  Vote Ves Yes Yes  Mayor Drewnowski recognized) Lorianne Burgess and the Crime Watch Committee for their efforts and hard work to make the Movies in thel Park possible on' Thursday nights. He stated that all involved are working well together, including Officer Seng and Lt. Jameson. The Mayor stated that iti is a great positive effort and Motion to adjourn was made byl Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Cafarelli; motion carried unanimously-  meeting was adjourned at 7:57PM.  Respectfully submitted:  Boroughi Manager/Secretary  E  5