THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September1 11, 2023  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at7:00pm.  There was ai moment of silence in observance of 9/11 remembering those that lost their lives, and for Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody] Jackson, Lu Anne Izzo, Art VanTassel, Jimmy Enterprise Zone Resolution No.7of2023 (Bessemer Borough's Zoning Map isi included) Diane Richardson stated that the program has expired and the county will be renewing the program. They currently have eleven commitments and would like to see all fifteen municipalities become members. There is no liability to the borough tol be a member. Ms. Richardson shared that this would be al benefit to businesses and developing areas. The program can help the industrial district with low interest loans and Act 2 (assistance with environmental issues). There are. also tax credit programs A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to pass Resolution No. 7of2023 that confirms council has reviewed and approves the five-year strategy, is willing to participate in the proposed designation, and authorizes thei filing ofa proposal to the DCED for the Keystone Communities Enterprise Zone designation' by the Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation that assists communities in distressed or blighted industrial areas to attract private Roll Call Vote... Doug Ordak- YES, Bob. Slosser- YES, Mike. Marciante- YES, CodyJackson- YES, Art Vanlassel- YES,Jimmy Nolfi- YES, and LuAnne. Izzo- YES... unanimous YES vote..motion carried LERTA (Ordinance to participate in a tax abatement program with the county and school) A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to advertise intent to adopt Ordinance. No. 3 of2023 which would mean thej jointure ofI Lawrence County, Mohawk School District, and Bessemer Borough toj participate in the tax abatement program LERTA..carried A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by! Mr. Jackson, to approve the meeting minutes oft the Regular Meeting (August 14, 2023) with the correction that the Dunk' Tank was a donation A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to accept thel balances of the A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve payment of the Ordinancel No. 2of2023- Amend Water Ordinance No.1 1710 of1970 revising technical specs to A motion was: made by Mr. Marciante, and was seconded by Mr. Ordak, to adopt Ordinance No.2of  those whose lives were changed forever. Roll Call found the following members present:  Nolfi, and Douglas Ordak.  under this membership.  sectors and create employment opportunities.. Mentioning: Mayor Leslie supports council's decision as well  provided by the Eagle Scouts for Community Days..carried Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit..carried  September bills..carried  updated current mechanical installation oflines and meters. 2023 that amends Ordinance No. 171 of1970..carried  Visitors: Anthony Shaner (FD), Griffin Holtom(FD), and John Kliem (BMA)  Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that the equipment (OMNIA/Like Co-STARS/Council would have to sign up: for the program) for the playground at Bessemer] Lake Park: is ready to be ordered for this Phase I oft the grant. PhaseIwould be equipment for ages five to twelve. Phase II would be for younger children and financed via a fundraising; project or an additional grant. Phasele equipment is estimated between $50,000 to $60,000 plus the installation costs. The total cost is estimated to be Ar motion was madel by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to sign upi for OMNIA..carried  $75,000.  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September 11, 2023  A motion was made by Mr.J Jackson, and seconded' by Mr. Marciante, to move forward with Phaselof A motion was made by Mr. Nolfi, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to pass ResolutionNo 8of2023 that Ai full time officer is needed. Mayor Leslie willl bring numbers to the next meeting showing the cost to  the Bessemer. Lake Park Grant..carried  Keystone Grant Support (Library asking for Bessemer tol be a municipal support) supports the FD Campbell Library for the Keystone Grant..carried Policel Report: Mayor Leslie read report..see written report  supportas second full time officer.  Fire Department) Report: Chief Breetz and. Assistant ChiefMiller were present. Assistant Chief Miller reported that the dumpster with the contaminated gear is still at the fire department. Norfolk Southern has yet to advise the department on where to take the gear. Assistant ChiefMiller: is requesting to go into an executive session regarding a personal matter. The hydrant across from the carwash needs to be replaced. Mr. Buzza suggests making aj prioritized list oft the hydrants that need tol be replaçed. The replacement of hydrants will be considered in the 2024  Assistant Chief Miller read: report..see written report.  Budget.  Public Works Report: Ken Holly was present. See written report. Holly will get prices on! having the tree removed.  Mr. Holly reported that the tree that broke in half at the pump house will need tol be taken down. Mr. AI motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, tol have Mr. Holly get prices on removing the split tree at the pump house and to move: forward with thel lowest bid..carried N. Main Street leak at Beechwood Road has been repaired and a new blow-off valve is needed.  BMA Report: See written reports...  Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza : See written report. and the current building necessities. Committee Reports: and First Covenant Drive: UnitedAsphalt $5,690 Mill and Pavel"  Mr. Buzza will contact Integrity Aquatic to set up the cleaning and inspection of the water tower. Mr. Buzza recommends replacing the pump house. He has been working with Mr. Nolfi on the specs StreetsandLights Mike Marciante - Reported that the New Castle News did not advertise the paving sections of 6th Street and the sections of First Covenant Drive for bidding. Itl has been decided that thel borough will hold off until 2024. Thel borough received two quotes for the repairs to 6th Street  Hard Rock. Paving & Seal Coating $6,000 Mill11/2" and Pave11/2" (1,400square feet/80 Tons)  A motion was madel by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve United Asphalt to Mr. Holly reported that vulgar images have been painted on the Roosevelt Bridge. Mr. Holly will Human Resources: Art VanTassel Reported that we: need to move: forward on hiring help with winter approaching The secretary will advertise for Full-time and Part-time help for all positions. Borough Property: Bob Slosser - Reported that ai new gable roofwould cost approximately $120,000 and replacing the existing flat roof with ai new flat roof would cost $78,750. The existing roofr needs some more tar at the main seam and the drains need to be cleared periodically. The new 2023 Ford F250 is at Quality' Truck to get outfitted. Once complete, it will be taken to Rust Prevention & Treatment Center in Portersville, PA. The wax/oil coating estimate for the truck and plowi is under $1,000. The. lights for the! F250 will need to be all amber lights (PA1 law). The 12" backhoe' bucket  make the repairs to 6th Street and First Covenant Drive..carried  attempt to remove thei images.  quote from Fully' Torqued (Tony DeChant) came: in at $650.  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT1 THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September: 11, 2023  A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to purchase the 12"1 bucket that Finance.Litigation.and, Appropriations: CodyJackson - October. 23, 2023 willl be the 2024. Budget Code Enforcement needs more. hours. MayorI Leslie will check with Officer Perrotta. Thel BMA will need a copy oft the new water ordinance: for their' Thursday, September 14, 2023, meeting. The BMA will review the water ordinance regarding the section that covers the Landlord/Owner of thej property. be responsible for the Water, Sewer, and Refuse bill. Waterand: Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi Reported that he would like to set up a meeting with Jimmy Verlotte to discuss water operations. The meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September. 19, 2028, Emergency Services: Art VanTassel Addressed the emergency vehicle that had gasoline put into a Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak -] Has been working on the bench project and pricing. Coordinator: Reported to Council that the Act 205 of 1984 (Pension Plan): needs to be approved for A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and was seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve the 2024 fund Old Business: Discussion of oil change prices: Herman's, Brandon's, TerryJohnson's, and Officer F-600 Recall - When the police vehicle comes back, they will take the F-600 to McCandless Ford to be reprogrammed (recall)." The police vehicle is still at McCandless Ford. The transmission has been lost and they are trying to figure out how this happened. No date on when the car will be back in service. Mayorl Leslie will notify, Joshua Deal regarding the painting of the firel hydrants. Paint the curb oft the parking lot of thel borough building and Post Office. Add reflective beads to paint. New Business: Overlook Drive would like to see a "Watch Children" sign due to aresident driving fast down the road. Council denied the placement of the sign. Storm Water) Management Ordinance is needed for the developers of the Dollar General Store. The County has this on file and the borough will ask for a copy to be sent to the DG developer. Drain issue in front of 29 Bestview Ave. Mr. Holly Ai motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to enter into Executive A motion was. made. by Mr. Slosser, and seconded. by Mr Ordak, to enterback into the regular A motion was: made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to take thel hydrates that the borough has on stock and replace thel hydrants that the Fire Department has determined to be top priority, and to stay with the same company to keep alll hydrants uniform throughout the  includes the pins quoted at $650 from Fully Torqued.carried  Meeting  at 7pm.  diesel engine. This has been fixed by the Fire Department.  the 2024 year.  requirements for the Bessemer Borough Police Pension Plan..carried Tressler (Piti in the Garage). Get price proposals on oil changes for all vehicles.  is to take al look at the drain and the road and will report back to council.  Session..carried meeting  Entered into Executive. Session. at 9:00pm Entered into the RegularMeeting at 9:26pm  borough..carried  Don Wharry tol be contacted: for the installation of the newl hydrants.  A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded' by Mr. Ordak, to adjourn the meeting..cared  Meetingadjourned. at 9:28 pm Respectfully Submitted, Aamekm) mmuel- Ganet M. Novad Secretary/Treasurer  3    BESSEMER POLICED DEPARTMENT AUGUST MONTHLYREPORT  August 2023 (3) Vehicles &I Equipmeni (62) F-600 Miles:2112 Fuel used 41 galions (1) Water () 28) Postings 0 Shut Offs (2) (1  ALARMS (1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (1) ASSISTS (10) ASSAULTS (1) ATV/COMPLAINT () BURGLARY ( BURNING COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (2 JUVENILESI ) CRIMINALI INVESTIGATIONS ( ) DOMESTIC/E DISTURBANCES (11 ) DUIARREST ) CRIMINALI MISCHIEF (3) MEDICALCALIS (4) MISSINGE PERSONS () ERRATICDRIVERS ( ) JUVENILE COMPLAINT . VEHICLE REPAIR (1) ROADHAZARD ) PSYCHIATRIC ( ) NARCOTICS () PATROLO OFACENSHOURSWORKED FUEL: MILES:  PFA PROPERTY CHECKS REQUEST TOSPEAK TOC OFFICER (14) PUBUCINTOXICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUSA ACTIVITY SUSPICIOUSVEHICLE THEFT/F FRAUD TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFICCITATIONS TRAFFICS STOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911 HANG UP WELFARE CHECK FOUNDI PROPERTY ASSISTF FIRE ASSISTF PUBLIC  Mefwith Erica att theb beginning ofti thet month to checki ina aftert the firsti month (3) Rebuilt and lested Chem) Pump A8 8-22-23 (240 OZ. 15r mins at 50/50) () Rebvilt Chem) Pump C8-7-23 (23 OZ. 15mins 50/50) (18) Work tobed done (9-11-23)by Don Whary (1 Borough Property () 11 One calls () (1) (5). 2 ) (6)  (5) Streats  NONT TRAFFICCITATIONS (7) Sotinding equipment used waler line on! Beechwood: and) North main  Tree branches down att theF Pump House Park and Lake parky where cut andi remove a3 23.9 TF6CO MTMCE nn  - 3.  86 BcKhec 23:7i F600  11 11  KHI KH  489.5 Hours 94.1 Gallons 1,6B8 Mlles  AALHT TKT  BMA MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: SEPTEMBER INFORMATION FOR AUGUST 1-31,2023  Bessemer Volunteer. Fire Company Council Report August 2023  1, 2023  Balances: General Checking: $5,378.16 General Savings: $5,880.88 Relief Checking: $141,213.71 Relief Savings: $760.44 CD# #1:$566.95 CD# #2:$529.79 Deposits: Purchases: Fuel: 32.2 Diesel 22.6Gas Calls: (3cails7 Total) 2Medical lifta assist 1Smoke investigation  64 Late fee's applied to customer $4,438.80 Total owed in late payments  accounts  21 2 2 1 0 0  Water Shut Off Warnings posted Total customer (s) to have water shut off Customers billed $50.00delinquent fee Total Property Sales Total Sheriff Sales Total Liens applied