BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE Council Meeting: September 13, 2016 Old Economy Village Visitor's Center  MINUTES  Executive Session - Personnel and Legal Matters  The September 13,20161 meeting of Ambridge Borough Council was called to order at 7:00PM within  the Classroom of the Old Economy Visitor'sCenter, 2701 16" Street.  Roll Call: Present:  Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio Gottschalk Mr. Cafarelli  Also Present: Absent:  Borough Manager Kauer, Solicitor Start, Borough Engineer Suehr, ChiefMann, Chief  Invocation given byl Mrs. Barbara Costa oft the Trinity School ofl Ministry.  Pledge of Allegiance  Mr. Mikulich thanked Mr. Michael Knecht, Site Administrator ofOld) Economy Village and his staff for  allowing us tol have the September Council Meeting at the Village.  Presentations-  Mrs. Wendy Nickerson, Pennsylvania State. Association ofBoroughs, presented Councilman Michael Mikulich with the Carol. Sambol. Award for 25 years of service as a member of Council. She also presented Manager Kauer with aj plaque for the 2016 Borough. News Municipal Newsletter Contest (Population Category 5,001 to 7,500).  Citizen's Participation On/Off Agenda Items (5 minutes per speaker)  Ms. Melissa Gailey, 309 Boyleston Street, stated that motorists are routinely violating the parking restrictions on the south side of] Boyleston Street. She stated that shel has repeatedly called thel Borough Office asking for thel Borough to paint the curbs on thats side of thes street yellow and theyl have notl honored her request. The Police Chiefinformed: her thati ifthes street is posted with noj parking signs, the curbs do1 not need tol be painted. The Mayor responded that thel Policel Department will monitor the area and will enforce Mr. Michael Knecht, Site Administrator Old Economy Village and resident of 1641 Church Street, thanked everyone for coming out to tonight's Council Meeting at Old) Economy Village. He stated that as part oft the Old Economy Centennial Celebration; he gave each] participant att the meeting a book on the history oft the village and a calendar of events for upcoming activities. Mr. Knecht also reminded everyone on the Ambridge Resident passes to the village and encouraged everyone to take advantage ofit.  the regulations.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes    August 9, 2016 Council Meeting Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried Treasurer's Report:  Mrs. Miller made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Mr. Dunn. A roll call vote was taken:  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  Mr. Mikulich reviewed the Treasurer's Report with Borough Council:  Treasurer's Report September 1,2016 Marilyns Sheleheda- Treasurer General Fund/ Analysis AIIC Outstanding Checks as of: Available Balance as of: Totals are as follows: Deposits: 96 Checks 3 Payroll (sI  $988,489.94 $61,643.31 $926,846.63  General Fund Bank Account Balance as of: -(September 2016) -4:00pm  (September 2016) -4:00pm (September 2016) -4:00 pm $261,825.30 $368,637.61  GeneralF Fund Debits: Summary: whichi include the following:  $172,791.07 $195,846.54  Other Fund Balances as of (September 2016) 4:00 pm Ambridge Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund Grants/Special Funds LiquidF Fuels Fund Escrow Disbursement Account Recreation! Fund 2015F Road Construction! Fund 2015F PIBI Note Sinking Fund Sinking Fund  $5,166.27 $75,012.48 $23,753.01 $46,853.02 $31,570.83 $196,043.31 $0.00 $335,137.02 $7,525.04  $2,705,321.10 Ambridge Capital Project Fund 2016 $3,426,382.08 Total Other Funds Balances (Restricted Use)  Ambridge Boroughl Drug! Investigation! Fund  Motion to accept receipt oft the Treasurer's Report was made byl Mr. McCoy, seconded by! Mrs. Miller; ai roll  call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried Borough Bills and Expenses byl Mr. Dunn; ai roll call vote was taken:  VOTE Council Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Y Y Y  Motion tol Pay thel Bills (Unpaid: $98,998.30/Paid: $65,720.31) was made byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded  2    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried New] Business Items for Discussion:  VOTE Council Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Y Y Y  1. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1288, an Ordinance authorizing thel Borough of Ambridge toj join with other local government units as a settlor oft the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust for the purpose of purchasing shares oft the Trust. Motion was made by Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded by Mrs. Miller; thel Borough) Manager explained that this Ordinance will allow thel Borough toj participate in thel PA Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT) fort the purposes ofi investing bondj proceeds at  higher interest rates; ar roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  2. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1289, an Ordinance of the Borough of Ambridge, County of Beaver and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending the Pension Plan applicable to certain firefighters of the Borough. Motion was made by] Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr. Dunn; the Borough Manager explained that this Ordinance was recommended by the Plan's Actuary tol bring the plan intol IRS Tax Code Compliance and to include all oft the: recent amendments oft the pension plan in one document. A  roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr.McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  3. Motion to authorize the advertisement and public display of Ordinance No. 1290, an Ordinance oft the Borough of Ambridge, relative to the establishment and maintenance of Borough Employees' Pension, Annuity, Insurance and Benefit Fund or Funds, to amend certain provisions oft thel Pension Plan or Program applicable to the Employees ofs said Borough and to restate ini its entirety such] Pension Plan or Program. Motion was made byl Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded byl Mrs. Miller; the Borough Manager explained that this Ordinance will do the same effort as to what was accomplished with the Police and  Firefighter plans. Aroll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr.McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  4. Motion to enter into agreement by and between the Borough of Ambridge and the Detroit Salt Company for Winter Road] Materials, as bid byt thel Beaver County Regional Council of Governments, at the lowest responsible bidi received of $58.39 per toni for] Road Salt. Motion was made byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mrs. Miller; Mr. Mikulich explained that this year's salt contract is  3    considerably less per ton than the prior year's contract. He stated that itp potentially will savet the  Borough $17,000 going into 2017. A roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  Motion to authorize W.M. Aiken & Sont to repair the storm-water inlet at the comer of8 gth Street and Maplewood. Avenue at a cost not to exceed $4,180. Motion was madel by Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded  by Mrs. Caldarelli; ar roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council Absent Mr. McCoy y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Y Y Y  Motion to hire Ms. Marianne Chambers as an alternate School Crossing Guard. Motion was made by  Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mrs. Miller; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  7. Motion to appoint Mr. Tom Klinsky tot the Ambridge Water Authority Board, filling the vacancy that has a term that will expire December 31, 2016. Motion was made by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mrs.  Caldarelli; ar roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Y Y Y  8. Motion to approve the lot consolidation plan of twol lots, number 58 and 59 of the Beaver County Land Company Plan 1 of1 lots, identified as 833 and 835 Glenwood Avenue. (Note: The consolidation plan has been reviewed and approved by the Borough Engineer, Beaver County Planning Commission and the Ambridge Borough Planning Commission.) Motion was made by Mr. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr. Dunn; thel Borough Manager explained that the applicant intends to1 make his side yard larger to  facilitate the construction ofaj parking pad. A roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Y Y  Council Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Y Y Y    9. Motion to authorize a curb cut at 833/835 Glenwood Avenue as recommended by the Chief of Police and] Borough Engineer. Motion was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mrs. Miller; ai roll call vote  was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Y Y Y  Council Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Y Y Y  10. Motion to authorize the Solicitor toj prepare an Ordinance that would amend Section 82-6 oft the Ambridge Code ofOrdinances that would allow for the keeping of chickens and bees within the Borough of Ambridge. Motion was made byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mr. Dunn; ar roll call vote  was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Failed to Carry  VOTE Absent Mr.N McCoy No Mrs. Miller No Mr. Mikulich No Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote No No No  Mrs. Drewnowski stated that the Ordinance used by the City of Pittsburgh fori regulating urban agriculture would not be a good fit for Ambridge. She sees many issues including its permitting of Mrs. Caldarelli stated that houses in Ambridge are too close to another toj permit residents tol have urban agriculture. She stated thats she doesn'tbelieve that people would obey thei regulations should keeping of chickens be permitted in Ambridge. She also questioned who could enforce the policies, 11. Motion to authorize Head Start of Beaver County tol hang an event sign on the fence ofgth Street Park for no more than three weeks starting September 14, 2016. Motion was made by Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded byl Mr. McCoy; motion carried unanimously. Mayor D'Ambrosio stated that he has been in contact with the Ambridgel Head Start office; he reported that their enrollment is currently down. He reported that the Head Start Program helps the entire family notj just children and that they do great 12. Motion to authorize the distribution ofal Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking professional services including design, construction drawings, bidding, and construction administration for the Merchant Street- Streetscape Improvement Project. Motion was made by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mrs.  goats and lot sizes for thel keeping oft bees.  the duties oft the Code Officer are already stretched she stated.  things for the community.  Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  13. Motion to have special 20171 budget meetings on' Tuesday, October 4, 2016 and Tuesday, November 1, 2016, both at 6:00PM at thel Borough Building. Motion was made byl Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded by 14. Motion to1 ratify the payment of$85,310.73 to. JCB, Inc., from the 2016 Capital Project Fund (Bond Proceeds): for the 2016J JCB Backhoe. Motion was made by Mrs. Miller, seconded byl Mr. Dunn; a roll  Mr. Dunn; motion carried unanimously.  call vote was taken:  5    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  15. Motion to enter into agreement with the Housing Authority of] Beaver County for additional police protection services of] Housing Authority properties located within the Borough of Ambridge in 2017 in exchange: for $42,500. Motion was made byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded byl Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote  was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  16. Motion to accept the lowest responsible bid received and award contract to TRS Roofing, Inc., int the amount of$109,400 for the Borough Building Roof Replacement Project. (Note: Project is to be paid from the 2016 Capital. Project Fund.) Motion was made byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded byl Mr. Dunn; Mr. McCoy questioned ift therei is a warranty on the newi roof. Thel Engineer reported that the roof will have a 20 year warranty and that the credentials and references of the contractor have all checked out  tol be positive. A roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  17. Motion to authorize the disbursement of $520,000 from the 2016 Capital Project Fund to the Ambridge Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase ofal Pierce Velocity Ladder Truck and Pierce Dash Custom Pumper, both units tol be owned, registered and maintained by the Borough of Ambridge. Motion was made byl Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded byl Mr. Dunn; Mrs. Drewnowski thanked everyone who made this purchase possible including thel Borough Manager for negotiating this deal, and the Fire Chiefa and. Assistant Chief for going out tol Missouri and Alabama to check out the trucks. She questioned the Solicitor ift this disbursement to the Volunteer Fire Department is legal. He responded  bys saying, yes. A roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Mikulich also thanked the Ambridge Volunteer Fire Department for coordinating this purchase of the new apparatus. He stated that through this purchase the Fire Department will now have twol ladder trucks, three pumpers and possibly a new: squad with $35,000 to equipt the new trucks. He stated that this effort will sustain our ISO: 3 classification and thanked everyone for their hard work to: make this  upgrade possible.  6    18. Motion to authorize payment of$195,397.52, from the 20151 Road Construction Fund to. A. Folino Construction, Inc., for Payment Request No.3 oft the 2016F PIB Road Program. Motion was madel by Mr. McCoy, seconded by Mr. Dunn; thel Engineer explained that 0.50% of the contract is still being  retained for one additional month, a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried.  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  19. Discussion: Ambridge Water Authority Economic Development: Incentive Program for larger multi- unit structures that are under construction/ /r renovations. The Borough) Manager explained that a proposal has been received from the Chairman oft the Water. Authority (Mr. David Bell): regarding this concept. Hes stated that the proposal will give a break on the number of units being charged for water sewer and trash usage on a multi-unit building should it be under construction or renovations for one year. Hes stated that the proposal will give an incentive to the owner to renovate thej property within one year tol help bring about redevelopment in the community. Mr. Bell was present and attested to the proposal. The Council was in agreement with the Authority'sproposal and Mr. Bell was to take it back to the Water. Authority Board for consideration toj proceed. Mr. Mikulich stated that this effort is Code Enforcement Committee: Mrs. Caldarelli reported the county contract for Town Center Associates ended on August 31" and the Commissioners renewed the partnership for the Main! Street Mrs. Drewnowski reported to the Code Officer that the parking lot oft the CVS Pharmacy on Merchant Street is unsightly, full ofl litter and debris. Mr. Clark advised her that he will go down tomorrow and advise them to clean up the property. Mrs. Miller questioned the Code Officer about the conditions of thei interior oft the Dollar General on Merchant Street. She stated that thei isles are full ofmerchandise andi iti is hard to navigate through. Chief Gottschalk reported that he will go down this week and Mrs. Drewnowski questioned the Code Officer on the status oft thej property maintenance complaint of 719: 22nd Street. She stated that the yard is still filled with debris covered by tarps andi is an eyesore. The Code Officer reported that he had this property inl District Court earlier this year and little was done withi it. Mrs. Caldarelli stated that when the Code Officer has an upcoming hearing tol let her Mayor D'Ambrosio stated that he doesn't feel it's appropriate for members ofCouncil to call our employees out on complaints such asl Mrs. Drewnowski's during the meetings. He stated that this should be done during officer hours and we should be treating our employees with respect. The Mayor also commented that! he doesn'tsee thei need to have the Code Officer present at Council Meetings. Mrs. Drewnowski stated thats she wasn'tcalling out the performance of the Code Officer withl her complaints; she stated that] having himj present at the meetings is a convenience for the public. Public Safety: Mrs. Drewnowski reported that the Committee met on September g",i in attendance was herself, Chief Gottschalk, Manager Kauer, Asst. ChiefLarrick, Councilman Dunn, Mayor Mrs. Drewnowski stated that ini regards to the Police Department we may be losing three part-time officers due to them getting full-time jobs elsewhere. She expressed ai need to test for part-time police officers. She also reported that the Borough Manager applied for a $1,000 grant that would purchase youth Sayl No tol Drug handouts. Mrs. Drewnowski also reported that Trick or Treat willl be conducted in the County on October 31* from 6PM to 8PM. Lastly, she reported that thel Manager has been working with the Humane Society to negotiate an. Animal Control service contract that would starti in  agood step showing that the community is pro-business.  Committee Reports  Network through December 31,2016.  perform ai fire safety inspection.  know as she would like to attend.  D'Ambrosio and Chief Mann.  2017.  7    Ini regards to thel Fire Department, Mrs. Drewnowski reported that the AFD was recently awarded two grants that will enable the Department to give out free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. She also reported that the AFD willl bel having an Open] House on Saturday, October 15th from 11AM to 4PM. Mrs. Drewnowski also reported on the fire truck purchases that were approved tonight and that once the new trucks are in-service the old Snorkel Truck willl be auctioned off on Municibid. She stated that the Committee discussed that if wel keep the purchase and equipping oft the new trucks in budget, we could afford to replace thes squad unit this year as well with the bond proceeds. Lastly, it was reported that thel Firel Department willl be applying foral FEMA grant this year toi replace 30 SCBAS with spare Mrs. Miller stated that a stop sign needs to be erected at thei intersection of Central Lane and Church  air bottles. Street.  Public Works: No report.  Parks: Mrs. Miller reported on the upcoming Ambridge Falll Festival of Churches on September 23 and 24 in PJ Caul Park. Shes stated that a' Tour of Churches willl bel held on September 23 and on the 24th ai festival willl bel held in PJ Caull Park with Ambridge Churches having food booths andj promoting their cultures on stage. Thel Parks and Recreation Committee will coordinate and offer all oft the children's activities. She stated that they are looking for volunteers tol help out that day. Mrs. Miller thanked thel Public Works] Department and staffi for the event'sp preparations. Engineer's Report: Thel Engineer reported he submitted a written report to Council. He stated that the action taken tonight by Council will fix the collapsed inlet at gth Street and Maplewood, finish off the 2016) Road Program and start the project to replace thel Borough Building Roof. Mr. Mikulich questioned the correspondence from thel Engineer to the Water Authority about ai needed road repair on Merchant Street near 13+ Street. The Engineer reported that there was a water break in front of. Javy's Banquet Hall and that the AWA has already repaired the street and repaved it curb to Motion to accept the Official Reports; motion was made byl Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded by Mrs.  curb, 30 wide in front ofthis facility, closing out this matter.  Official Reports 1.  Miller; a roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion carried. Other Unfinished Business None. Adjournment- -  VOTE Absent Mr. McCoy Yes Mrs. Miller Yes Mr. Mikulich Yes Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Yes Yes Yes  Motion to adjourn was madel byl Mrs. Miller, seconded byl Mr. Dunn; motion carried unanimously-  meeting was adjourned at 8:21PM  Respectfully: submitted:  -  loséph auer Borough Manager - Secretary  8