pe  BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE Council Meeting: January 12,2 2016 Ambridge Municipal Complex  MINUTES  Executive Session- - Personnel and Legal Matters Council Chambers of the Ambridge. Municipal Complex.  The January 12, 2016 meeting of Ambridge Borough Council was called to order at' 7:00PM within the  Roll Call: Present:  Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn President Mikulich  Alsol Present: Absent:  Borough Manager Kauer, Solicitor Start, Borough Engineer Lemmon, Engineer Suehr, Mayor D'Ambrosio, Mr. McCoy, Mrs. Miller, Chief] Mann and ChiefDrewnowski  and Codel Enforcement Officer Clark.  Invocation given by) Ms. Barb Costa, Trinity School of Ministry.  Pledge of Allegiance Presentations  Recognition of Borough Engineer Frank Lemmon, P.E.- members of] Borough Council presented retiring Engineer Lemmon with a plaque thanking him and recognizing his nineteen  years ofs service to the Borough.  Citizen's Participation On/Off Agenda Items (5 minutes per speaker)  Mr. Mark Crano, 8171 Beaver Road, requested that Ambridge residents have first option toj purchase bonds as part of thel Borough's 20161 Bond Issue. Hes stated that thel bonds are a great investment opportunity for the citizens and thati it could be al unique opportunity for them to take advantage of. Solicitor Start advised Mr. Ms. Lorianne Burgess, 5701 Merchant Street, questioned the status oft the Ambridge Police Sub-Station that is located within the Chamber of Commerce Building on! Merchant Street. She stated that the police seldom use this building and ift they usedi it more, thei increased police presence would have aj positive impact at reducing crime on Merchant Street. President Mikulich advised her that the building will remain a police sub-station even with thei new lease with the. Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce. He also advised her that her concerns willl be shared with the Mayor and ChiefofPolice to see ift they would occupy this  Crano that thel Borough will advise our underwriter oft this request.  office more.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Council Meeting  Mrs. Caldarelli made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Mr. Cafarelli. A roll call vote was  taken:    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Y  Council Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Abstain Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  January 4, 20161 Reorganization Meeting  Mr. Cafarelli made the motion to accept thei minutes, seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli. Aroll call vote was  taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried Treasurer's Report:  VOTE Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Absent Absent Y  President Mikulich reviewed the Treasurer's) Report with Borough Council:  Treasurer's Report January 12, 2016 MarlymSheleheda- Treasurer General Fund Analysis  $525,914.81 $20,707.45 $505,207.36  General Fund Bank Account Balance as of: -(January 12,2016) -4:00 pm  AIIOutstanding Checks as of: Available Balance as of: Totals are as follows: Deposits: Debits:  -(January" 12,2016) -4:00 pm -(January1 12, 2016) -4:00 pm  $550,592.24 $335,079.40 $127,613.07 $207,466.33  General Fund -which include the following:  Summary:  58 Checks &A Misc Debits $ 3 Payroll (s)  Other Fund Balances as of (January12, 2016) 4:00 pm Ambridge Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund Grants/Special Funds Liquid Fuels Fund Escrow Disbursement Account Recreation Fund 2015 Road Construction Fund 2015 PIB Note Sinking Fund Sinking Fund Ambridge Borough Drug Investigation Fund Total Other Funds Balances (Restricted Use)  $1,275.21 $85,570.46 $4,406.86 $46,318.61 $36,033.00 $827,053.01 $4,627.50 $5,663.25 $1,010,947.90  2    Borough Bills and Expenses  Motion tol Pay thel Bills (Unpaid: $210,901.49 /Paid: $41,754.45) was made by! Mrs. Drewnowski,  seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli; ai roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  New Business Items forl Discussion:  1.  Motion to grant an on-street dedicated handicapped parking space ini front oft the residence at 118 Park Road as recommended by the Ambridge Police Department. Motion was made 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 Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Absent Absent Y  2.  Motion to review and approve the road closures requested byt the Ambridge Municipal Authority. Motion was made by Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by! Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Y Y Y  Council Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  3.  Motion to authorize the temporary road closure of14" Street, between Duss Avenue and Merchant Street, on Saturday, April 16, 2016: from 6:00AM and 4:00PM and on Friday, June 10,2016at 5:00PM through June 11,2016: at 6:00PM: for the Western PA Soap Box Derby. Motion was made byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mrs. Drewnowski; ar roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  4.  Motion to set and adopt the 2016 Street Sweeping (April 4 - October 7) and Leaf Collection (October 24 - December 9) schedules. Motion was made byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded byl Mrs.  Drewnowski; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Absent Absent Y  3    5.  Motion to accept ther resignation of] David] Drewnowski as backup electrician. Motion was made by  Mr. Cafarelli, with regret, seconded by Mr. Dunn; a roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Absent Absent Y  Mrs. Drewnowski Abstain Mr. Mikulich  Mr. Mikulich asked that a letter be sent tol Mr. Drewnowski thanking himi for his service and advising Motion to advertise the employment position of backup electrician, motion was made by! Mr.  him that his resignation has been regretfully accepted. Cafarelli, seconded by! Mrs. Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  6.  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  7.  Motion to suspend the rules of Borough Council to allow for the single vote for board appointments, should there be no opposition to the appointments. Motion was madel byl Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded  by Mr. Dunn; ai roll call vote was taken:  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council NO Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller NO Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  8.  Motion to make the following board appointments: would expire December 31, 2020. would expire December 31, 2020. expirel December 31,2018. December 31, 2018. expire December 31, 2020. December 31, 2019. expirel December 31,2018.  (a) Reappoint. Jeffrey Wood to thel Historic Architectural Review Board with ai five year term that (b) Reappoint Lois Guido tot the Historic Architectural Review Board with ai five year term that (c) Reappoint George Rhawn to the Zoning Hearing Board with a three year term that would (d) Reappoint Barb Costa to the Zoning Hearing Board with at three year term that would expire (e) Reappoint Michael. J.J Jackson to the Shade Tree Commission with ai five year term that would Reappoint Tom) Patrician to thel Planning Commission with ai four year term that would expire (g) Reappoint Timl Kayt to thel Landlord-Tenant, Appeals Board with at three year term that would Motion was made by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mrs. Caldarelli; a roll call vote was taken:  4    Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Y Y Y  Council Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent y  9.  Motion to authorize D' Andrea Plumbing and Construction toi investigate and correct the collapsed storm sewer causing voiding under the concrete slabs at the intersection ofLenz Avenue and 17th Street at a costi not to exceed $10,925. Motion was made by Mr. Cafarelli, seconded byl Mr. Dunn;a  roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  10.  Motion to authorize thel lease of Municipal Property at 5621 Merchant Street tot the. Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce; motion was made by! Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded by Mr. Dunn;a  roll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Council Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent Y  Mr. Cafarelli questioned that after they occupy the building, willi its serve as a' Visitor's Center and Police Sub-Station? President Mikulich confirmed that it will stay ast those uses. Motion to authorize the 20161 Bond Issuance: in the amount of$2,790,000.00 with the following (b) $600,000 New] Fire Engine replacing the 1973. American LaFrance Snorkel (e) $1,000,000- - Road Resurfacing and Reconstruction throughout the Borough Motion was made by! Mrs. Caldarelli, seconded by Mrs. Drewnowski; a roll call vote was taken:  11.  preliminary budget:  (a) $100,000- Borough. Building Roof Replacement (c) $90,000- - Backhoe for Public Works Department (d) $1,000,000- - Merchant Street Streetscape. Project  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Absent Absent Y  President Mikulich stated that should the recently submitted FEMA Grant for a new fire engine be approved, those funds willl be repurposed for additional road resurfacing work. Mrs. Drewnowski stated that borrowing funds is at an all-time lowi right now. She stated that these projects identified would probably be the same projects financed 3-4 years out, should we have paid the debt all offin 2018. It was her recommendation' to borrow the funding now while interest rates are much lower than  whati is projected: four years from now.  5    Mr. Cafarelli questioned thel length oft thel bond issue; he was advised by President Mikulich that we are planning on thist tol be a 10 year bond issue. Mr. Mikulich also stated that this bond issue had to happen in order to restructure thel Borough'sd debt. If we do not do anything, the annual debt payments are close to $600,000 and would cause the Borough to continue to operate with a deficit. He thanked Mrs. Drewnowski and thel Borough Manager for their efforts tol bring about this bond issue Discussion- Kennedy Drive: Consider making Kennedy Drive between 10" and 11th Street, one- way in a northbound direction. Mr. Mikulich stated that multiple residents and business owners have expressed concerns tol him about the adverse effects that the traffic has had on them and requested the Borough consider redirecting the traffic elsewhere. Ity was decided to direct the Public Safety Committee to discuss and study this matter ati its next meeting. Mr. Cafarelli suggested that the Committee also consider, ift this moves forward, that aj prohibition ofl Nol Left Turn onto 11th Street from Kennedy] Drive be implemented. Mrs. Drewnowski requested the Borough Manager to survey the Kennedyl Drive residents in advance oft the February 3, 2016 Public Safety Committee Meeting. She also requested both the Police and] Fire Departments to review this proposal in advance Motion tol hire Mr. Cody Wisenor as aj probationary part-time police officer, effective. January 13, 2016. Motion was madel by Mrs. Drewnowski, seconded by Mr. Dunn; ar roll call vote was taken:  consideration.  12.  oft thel Public Safety Committee Meeting.  13.  Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried  VOTE Y Mr. McCoy Y Mrs. Miller Y Mr. Mikulich Y Mayor D'Ambrosio  Council  Vote Absent Absent Y  Mr. Mikulich stated that this hire is as result oft three current part-time police officers finding employment elsewhere. Hes stated that this hire will replace all three that left. Administration and Finance: Mr. Mikulich stated that therei is no. Administration and Finance Committee in 2016. He stated that all members of Council are: responsible fort this Committee andi its responsibilities moving forward. He also reported that $330,000 was recently transferred from the Borough's Sinking Fund to our General Fund, basically serving as a 0% interest Tax Anticipation Loan fort thel Borough until early March. This fund transfer willl help sustain operations until real estate taxes  Committee Reports  are received for the year.  Codel Enforcement Committee: No Report  Public Safety: Mrs. Drewnowski stated that thel Fire Department submitted a grant to FEMA seeking $698,000 to purchase a new fire engine that would replace a fire engine of ours thati is 43 years old. She stated the requests for project endorsement have been sent to Congressman Rothfus and Senators Casey and' Toomey. She thanked. Assistant Chief Gottschalk and Firefighter Larrick for their efforts to Mrs. Drewnowski also reported that on. January 9", it was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. She encouraged everyone to say hello and thank our officer for their service when you see them. Public Works: Mr. Cafarelli reported on the following items regarding thel Public Works Department:  prepare this grant application.  Collection of Christmas Trees is ongoing through February 1st. Trees can also be dropped off at the Public Works Facility during the weekends. Trucks are ready for winter operations - first winter call-out for snow /ice removal was Hydraulic repairs were made to the F-650 Dump Truck on. January 6a at] Diamondhead. Ongoing maintenance has been dedicated to filling pot-holes. DPW Crew is currently making extra traffic horses. Sign maintenance is on-going, replacing missing signs and repairing damaged locations.  on. January 3rd.  6    Foreman responded, marked and reported multiple PA-One Call requests.  Parks: Noi report.  Engineer's Report: Engineer Suehr reported that he is working on calculating the costs to reconstruct /repave the proposed roads that have been suggested for the 20161 Bond] Issue. Council suggested to thel Engineer to add brick repairs on Maplewood. Avenuel between 11"h and 12*h Streets and also on gth Mr. Mikulich congratulated: Mr. Suehr on recently passing the state's] Professional Engineer's  Street between Beaver Road and Pine Street.  certification exam. Official Reports 1.  Motion to accept the Official Reports; motion was madel byl Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mr. Dunn;  aroll call vote was taken: Council Mr. Cafarelli Mrs. Caldarelli Mrs. Drewnowski Mr. Dunn Motion Carried Other Unfinished Business luck in his upcoming retirement. Adjournment- -  VOTE Y Y Y Y  Council Mr. McCoy Mrs. Miller Mr. Mikulich Mayor D'Ambrosio  Vote Absent Absent y  Mr. Mikulich thanked Engineer Lemmon for his loyalty, presence and service. He wished him thel best of Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Cafarelli, seconded by Mr. Dunn; motion carried unanimously-  meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM  Respectfully submitted: - Joseph Kauer Borough Manager/S Secretary  -  7