de  BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE Council Meeting: May 9,2017 Ambridge Borough Building  MINUTES  Executive Session Personnel and Legal Matters  The May 9, 2017 meeting of Ambridge Borough Council was called to order at' 7:00PM within Council  Chambers of the Ambridge Borough Building, 600 11" Street.  Roll Call: Present:  Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio ChiefMann  Also Present: Absent:  Borough Manager Kauer, Solicitor Start, Chief Gottschalk, and Engineer Suehr  Invocation thei invocation was conducted by Mrs. Barb Costa from the Trinity School for Ministry.  Pledge of Allegiance Presentations  1) Mr. Brent Lazar, A.M. Rodriguez Associates- madej presentation to Council regarding their proposed development ofa 52 unit senior citizen apartment building that they are seeking State Tax Credits to build on New Economyl Drive in the area across from the County 9-1-1 Operations Center. He stated that the building would be a green / sustainable building and is focused on provided much needed senior housing in the region. Mr. Lazar stated that ift they receive tax credits this year, construction could start as early as 2018 with the building completed and occupied in 2019. Mr. Mikulich asked him what can thel Borough dot tol help support the project tos see it get funding. Mr. Rodriguez replied that support letters will be needed from the community. Mrs. Caldarelli questioned what requirements willl be in place for eligibility to reside within the building? Mr. Rodriguez stated that residents would have to be of62 years ofage or older andt that A.M. Rodriguez will be the building owner and manager. Mrs. Drewnowski questioned are these rental or owner occupied units? Mr. Lazar replied rental units with 2) Merchant and Henning Street Park Donation Mr. Mikulich presented at thank you) letter signed by all members of Council and thel Mayor tol Mr. William Sutton from the New Economy Business Park for their recent donation of the land at] Merchant and Henning Streets to the Borough for a new playground. 3) Mr.. John Orndorff, Ohio River Trail Council - reviewed a proposal by the Ohio River Trail Council to mark an on-the-road bike trail from Glen Osborne Borough through Ambridge on Merchant Street to 11th Street over tol Route 51 viat the Ambridge-Aliquippal Bridge that would be marked out with signage and sharrows painted on the: road. He stated that the Trail Council will be able toj provide all of the signs, posts andj pavement markings to the community ifour Public Works Department couldi install and  rents based off ofincome and market rates.    maintain themi into the future. It was discussed that Borough Council will review thej proposal and get 4) Purple Heart Community Recognition - Military Order of thel Purple Heart- Mr. Mikulich presented aj proclamation to! Mr. George Dil Francesco Coppola, Administrator oft thel Pittsburgh Chapter oft thel Military Order oft the Purple Heart that declares Ambridge as a "Purple Heart Community" and also names the area in front oft thel Honor Roll within PJ Caul Park as Purple Heart Plaza. Mr. Mikulich stated that Ambridge is thef first community in Beaver County tol be declared a Purple Heart Community and this efforti is an attribute of Ambridge's dedication to our Veteran community. Hes stated that this designation is a special tribute and a unique way to show homage and respect to the area's Purple Heart recipients. Five other Purple Heart recipients were in attendance to accept the proclamation with) Mr. 1) Ms. Vernice Robertson, Glenwood Drive, questioned Borough Council on what would be required to construct. a fence atl her residence. She was advised that al Fencel Permit willl be required and that she can 2) Mr. Stanley Waivson, unknown address, requested the Borough Council to consider repaving the alley that is behind Route 65 that connects 12th to 13th Streets. He stated that the alley is currentlys stone and needs tol bej paved. Mr. Mikulich stated that all of the roads that are tol be paved this year have already been identified and that it could bej possibly considered for our 2018 road program.  back in touch with Mr. Orndorff.  Coppola.  Citizen's Participation On/Off Agenda Items (5 minutes) per speaker) visit the Borough Office for the permit application and requirements.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes April 11, 2017, Council Meeting Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried. Treasurer's Report:  Mr. McCoy made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded byl Mrs. Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Mikulich reviewed the Treasurer's Report with Borough Council:  Treasurer's Report May 8,2017 MarlymSheleheda- Treasurer General Fund/ Analysis  $1,027.03217 GeneralFundBankA Account Balanceaso of: -May8, 2017 -4:00pm $38,589.83 AlIOutstanding Checks asof $988,442.34 Available Balance asof: Totals areasf follows: Doposits: Debits: GeneralFund -which includet thef Summary: 75 Checks 2_Payroll(s  -May8. 2017 -4:00pm -May8,2017 -4:00pm $1,022,299.43 $681,500.51 $527,783.26 Indludesrepaymentbs SinkingFund $153,717.25  OtherF FundE Balancesa asof May8,2 2017 4:00pm  $3,433.51 Ambridge FireA Apparatus Roplacoment Fund $63,630.22 Grants/SpecialF Funds $223,309.53 LiquidF FuelsF Fund $48,372.75 Escrow Disbursement/ Account $27,417.37 Recreation Fund $335,688.82 Sinking Fund $23,486.41 Ambridge CapitalP ProjectF Fund2 2016-V $2,373,460.06 Ambridge CapitalP ProjectF Fund2 2016-PLGIT Account $8,353.08 Ambridge Borough! Drug! InvestigationF Fund $3,107,151.75 Total Other Funds Balances (Restricted Use)  2    Motion to acknowledge1 receipt of thel Borough Treasurer's Report was madel by Mrs. Miller, seconded1 by  Mr. Dunn; ar roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried. Borough Bills and Expenses  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Motion tol Pay the Bills (General Fund Unpaid: $96,502.84/Paid: $379,192.27; 2016 Capital Project Bond Fund Unpaid: $22,126.74; Recreation: Fund Unpaid: $81.77; Paid: 1,492.86) was made byl Mr.  McCoy, seconded by] Mrs. Caldarelli; aroll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  New Business Items for Discussion:  1. Motion tol hire Christina Phlegar as an Intern through the Local Government Academy 2017 Municipal Intern Program for thej purposes of completing the development: andi implementation oft the Ambridge Business Investment Strategy Plan. Mr. Mikulich stated that 50% ofl Intern's wages are paid by the Local Government Academy, 25% the Ambridge Historic District Economic Development Corporation, and 25% thel Borough of Ambridge. Motion was made byl Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded  byMrs. Miller; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  2. Motion to adopt thej job description for the position of] Fire Captain /C Code Enforcement Officer. Motion was made byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mrs. Drewnowski; ;ar roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  3. Motion toj promote Firefighter David Gorecki to the position ofl Fire Captain. / Code Enforcement Officer. Motion was made byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mrs. Drewnowski; a roll call vote was taken:  3    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  4. Motion to authorize the Borough Solicitor toj prepare an Ordinance that would amend Section 290-36.1 ofthe Ambridge Code of Ordinances (Parking Prohibited of Type of Vehicles) to also include dump trucks, tow trucks and flatbed vehicles. Mr. Mikulich stated that the request is proposed by the Public Safety Committee. Motion was made by Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded byl Mr. Dunn; ai roll call vote  was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  5. Motion to authorize payment of$10,742.08 to CIMI Investment Management, Inc., for second quarter pension investment services; payable from the following pension plans: Firemen's Fund: $2,994.89, Service Employees: $961.42, Police Pension Plan: $6,785.77. Motion was made by Mrs.  Drewnowski, seconded byl Mr. McCoy;ai roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  6. Motion to authorize the disbursement of $5001 from the Ambridge Recreation! Fund to the Ambridge Fireworks Committee tol help offset the costs oft the 2017 Independence Day Fireworks Display. Motion was made by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  7. Motion to authorize the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to conduct roadway paving repairs on2 24th Street (AKA: Britenstein Road), from Beaver Road to the eastern Borough Line during night hours of7:00PM to 6:00AM and also allow for an exception tol local noise regulations to complete this work. Motion was made byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mr. McCoy;aroll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  4    8. Motion to authorize a grant request to the Duquesne Light Company seeking $13,451.97 to remove 13 utility poles, 26 street lights and associated equipment onl Merchant Street between 4t and gth Streets fort the Merchant Street Streetscape Project. Motion was madel byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded byl Mr.  McCoy; a roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Manager Kaueri informed Council and the public that today a contractor working for PENNDOT on Route 65 struck the water line thati is attached to the Ambridge-Alliquipal Bridge; causing damage to the support structure. He stated that as aj precaution Route 65: north-bound willl be closed until the water line and its  support structure can be repaired. Committee Reports  Codel Enforcement Committee: Mrs. Caldarelli reported that the Committee met on May 3r, in attendance was herself, Mrs. Miller, ChiefGottschalk, Asst. ChiefLarrick, Capt. Gorecki, and Manager Kauer. She stated that the Committee discussed multiple high grass issues around the community, and highlighted that a Certificate of Appropriateness was issued for 309 14th Street and Public Safety: Mrs. Drewnowski reported that the new. ladder truck is on its way to Ambridge from Alabama this week. She also stated that the new Firel Department squad has been received and is now ins service. Mr. Mikulich questioned how long it will take toj put the new ladder truck in service as well? ChiefGottschalk reported that once iti is equipped, lettered and radioi installed; he predicts two weeks. Mr. Mikulich thanked the Chief, Council and) Mayor for seeing through the recent equipment  thata a guide tol Building Permits was created.  upgrades within thel Firel Department.  Public Works: Mr. Cafarelli reported on the following:  Grass Cutting of Borough Properties, Lots, Right of Ways and Abandoned Properties are currently 20171 Road Program Preconstruction: Meeting was held on May 31d, Borough Engineer is to update Graham's Tree Service completed the 2017Tree Contract Work on April 28"h. All About Concrete completed the concrete restoration work onl Hill Alley, 10th and gth Streets. Restoration Work is underway within the Historic District by Columbia Gas Contractors. They repaved Church Street (14#to 16th Streets), 15th Street and 16" Street. The remaining section of Church and Henrici willl be repaved once the sidewalk work is completed within the month. Crew repainted the street trash cans on Merchant Street within the Historic District. Crew attended al PA One Calll Marking Class on April 21"in Aliquippa. Ongoing maintenance has been dedicated to filling pot-holes and repairs to multiple alleys. Crew assisted Committee to Clean and] Beautify Ambridge and the Shade Tree Commission with the planting of13 new: street trees in the Historic District and one: new tree in PJ Caull Park.  underway.  Street Sweeping Started on April 17th and is running as scheduled.  Borough Council on start date of contractor.  Parkl Maintenance: be complete byl May 4t. Equipment Maintenance:  Electrician is still working on the new. lights at the H&H Basketball Courts- - work ist to Truck 1 (newl F-550 Dump Truck) - was atl Barrel Ford for Warranty Work. Sign maintenance is on-going, replacing missing signs and repairing damaged locations. Foreman: responded, marked and reported multiple PA-One Call requests. Parks: Mrs. Miller thanked Manager Kauer for his efforts to get the land onl Merchant Street donated to thel Borough for the new playground ini the Historic District. She stated that this Park means al lott to her and she looks forward to seeingi it developed. Mr. Mikulich stated that Mrs. Miller worked diligently to get the land donated. Mrs. Miller stated that it took close to three years for itt to come to  5    fruition. She stated that years ago there was aj playground where the present-day Visitor's Center is on 16h Street and that once this new parki is built ai new generation of Ambridge citizens will once again have aj park int their neighborhood. She expressed her thanks tol Mr. Sutton and Mr. Nardelli for the donation and for Solicitor Start and Manager Kauer'se efforts to make it possible. Engineer Suehr reported that work ont the 20171 Road Program should start by the end ofMay. He also reported that the Borough receive. Army Corps of] Engineers approval for the Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge Storm Sewer Outfall Project and stated that he is still waiting on DEP approval. The Engineer also reported that hei is actively working on our MS41 Permit renewal application with recent work focused on mapping. Mr. Cafarelli questioned who willl be doing the concrete work thati is proposed within the 20171 Road Program. Engineer Suehr stated thati it willl be a sub-contractor working for Mr. Mikulich stated that Columbia Gas Company opened up another opening on newly paved Church Street. He stated that he is very frustrated and that the community needs to do something toj prevent the utility companies from opening up our new: roads. Hes stated that he knows that the Solicitor and Engineer are working on a revision to our Street Opening Ordinance, but urged that the new  Engineer's Report:  Youngblood Paving.  requirements need tol be strict. aroll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried. Other Unfinished Business Adjournment-  Official Reports 1.  Motion to accept the Official Reports; motion was made by Mrs. Miller, seconded by Mr. McCoy;  VOTE Yes Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Mikulich wished all mothers al Happy Mother's] Day that was celebrated this past weekend. Motion to adjourn was made by! Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Cafarelli; motion carried unanimously-  meeting was adjourned at 8:061 PM.  &  6