Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 HISTORIC Bellefonte Est. 1795 6:30 PM Executive Session - Real Estate, Contract Bellefonte Borough Council Work Session 7:00 -7:25 PM Monday, October 2nd, 2023 Council Chambers AGENDA VIEWI LIVE EEDRECORDING OF WORK SESSIONS and BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS- Council Work Sessions and Council Business Meetings can be viewed live on YouTube at tps/oumupecom/livOyMCIB. Recordings can be viewed on CNET, ATTEND VIRTUALLY-Please contact the Borough via email: borol@belelontepagov or phone: 814-355-1501 before 4:001 PM on Monday, October 2, 2023, toi receive the Zoom Link Comcast's Government Education Channel 7, or at www.cnetl.org tot the meeting. CALLTOORDER II. WELCOMING COMMENTS/OPENING REMARKS A) Welcome everyone to the Bellefonte Borough Council Work Session. No council action (the making ofn motions or approvals) is taken during work sessions. B) Trivia Question - Council Member Bernier III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: A) 20241 Budget: Review 09 Refuse Fund, 70 EMS Fund, 03 Fire Department Fund, & 04 Fire Equipment Fund-25 minutes IV. ADJOURNMENT scheduled to start at 7:30 PM. The Work Session will be adjourned at or before 7:25 PM. The Borough Council Business Meeting is Municipal Building 236W Lamb St Bellefonte, PA 16823 Tel:814-355-1501 FAx:814-353-2315 .belllonle.net Page 1 of84 TDD/TDY8 & Voice 711 TTY/TDDOnly 717-237-2261 An EquaOpportunily Employer Refuse Fund Fund Analysis Belléfonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 2023 projected FINAL 2022 $271.37 $0.00 $9,652.62 $7,083.80 $12,105.00 $225.00 $5,064.90 $1,560.00 $98.00 $300.00 $0.00 2023 8months 4r months $166.83 $0.00 $2,813.50 $12,450.00 $425.00 $2,541.35 $3,895.00 $42.00 $0.00 $20.00 2023 Total $245.83 $0.00 $350,000.00 2023 Budget $240.00 $5,600.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 $35.00 $0.00 $0.00 2024 Budget $240.00] $0.00 $9,800.00 $3,400.00 $12,000.00 $100.00 $0.00 $700.00 $35.00 $0.00 $0.00 Acct# Revenue 341.010 Interest Income 354.150 Grant Revenue 358.050 Contracted Intergov'tal Services 364.300 Refuse Collections Revenue 364.305 Special Collections Revenue 364.307 Grass/Brush Collection Fee 364.400 Commerical Haulers Compost Fee 364.500 Sale of Recyclables' Revenue 364.520 Fee for Refuse Containers 364.521 Fee for Recycling Containers 380.000 Miscellaneous Revenue 380.003 NSF Fee Revenue Total Revenue Expenses 427.112 Salary Expense 427.180 Overtime Wages 427.191 Workboot Expense 427.192 Social Security Expense 427.193 Enrlment/Admin Exp-Retirement 427.196. Health Insurance Expense 427.197 Retirement Expense 427.198 Health Care Exp In! House 427.199 Life Insurance Expense 427:210 Office Supplies Expense 427.215 Postage Expense 427.231 Fuel Expense 427.238 Clothing & Uniform Expense 427.249 Computer Software Expense 427.250 Repair/MaintMisc Supplies Exp 427.251 Collection Equip Maint Exp 427.260 Minor Equipment Expense 427.262 Trash Receptacles Expense 427.311 Audit Expense 427:314 Legal Expense 427.317 Data Processing Expense 427.319 Pest Control Expense 427.320 Services Expense 427.321 Telephone Expense 427.324 Cell Phone Expense 427.325 Internet Expense 427.326 Swiftreach Expense $79.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9,600.00 $9,600.00 $1,113,401.40 $795,006.16 $400,000.00 $1,195,006.16 $1,230,000.00 $1,211,575.00 $600.00 $3,413.50 $30.00 $12,480.00 $12,000.00 $100.00 $525.00 $0.00 $2,541:35 $70.00 $3,965.00 $0.00 $42.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00 $40.00 $1,149.762.09 $817,359.84 $410.499.00 $1.227.858.84 $1,603.175.00 $1,237.850.00 $265,713.25 $187,875.58 $83,225.32 $271,100.90 $275,000.00 $275,000.00 $8,562:39 $941.68 $20,147.49 $76.00 $62,318.69 $17,108.64 $2,300.00 $683.21 $250.30 $1,688.33 $36,739.70 $1,878.97 $8,302,34 $2,145.90 $28,183.62 $955.96 $0.00 $1,650.00 $0.00 $375.00 $1,023.00 $339.06 $1,430.02 $1,380.00 $1,301.28 $669.20] $6,569.15 $2,900.00 $9,469.15 $9,000.00 $800.00 $80.00 $3,700.00 $710.00 $265.00 $1,700.00 $1,800.00 $8,800.00 $2,400.00 $1,100.00 $0.00 $1,750.00 $200.00 $425.00 $1,175.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $1,440.00 $1,300.00 $1,000.00 $9,800.00 $800.00 $20,750.00 $85.00 $3,100.00 $750.00 $350.00 $1,600.00 $2,400.00 $8,500.00 $2,400.00 $26,000.00 $500.00 $0.00 $1,850,00 $200.00 $475.00 $1,175.00 $100.00 $1,525.00 $1,620.00 $1,430.00 $1,000.00] $800.00] $73.44 $0.00 $0.00 $800.00 $73.44 $14,436.86 $5,700.00 $20,136.86 $20,000.00 $36,514.85 $8,400.00 $44,914.85 $60,000.00 $62,000.00 $4,105.87 $8,000.00 $12,105.87 $25,500.00 $26,000.00 $848.16 $2,250.00 $3,098.16 $106.67 $1,500.00 $1,606.67 $5,793.30 $2,300.00 $8,093.30 $102.08 $23,000.00 $23,102.08 $14,814.18 $8,000.00 $22,814.18 $26,205.00 $473.56 $295.87 $1,409.00 $236.72 $0.00 $710.28 $295.87 $17,130.04 $10,900.00 $28,030.04 $40,500.00 $34,000.00 $750.00 $2,159.00 $102.91 $12,525.00 $1,750.00 $0.00 $424.75 $651.00 $0.00 $855.73 $805.77 $900.47 $104.00 $400.00 $502.91 $0.00 $12,525.00 $0.00 $1,750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $424.75 $372.00 $1,023.00 $0.00 $0.00 $585.00 $1,440.73 $900.00 $1,705.77 $460.00 $1,360.47 $500.00] $604.00 Page 2 of 84 Bellefonte Borough CoundilPaeke forOctober 2, 2023 FINAL 2022 $0.00 $200.39 $720,00 $856.74 $353.77 $1,533.56 $144,95 $11,500.00 $12,000.00 $1,725.88 $1,282.94 $23,157.00 $22,422.00 $371.50 $4,652.97 $0.00 $2,780.22 $17.33 $8,220.00 $2,422.00 $91.50 $148.89 $0.00 $0.00 $350.00! $0.00 $1.925.00 $75,000.00 $63,000.00 $138.000.00 $47.462.92 2023 8months 4months $0.00 $105.00 $180.00 $457.24 $339.40 $0.00 $75.00 $16,000.00 $1,113.08 $663.63 projected 2023 Total $0.00 $180.00] $180.00 $783.84 $339.40 $500.00 $125.00 2023 Budget $100.00 $250.00] $1,500.00 $900.00 $300.00 $1,400.00 $150.00 $2,000.00 $2,500.00 2024 Budget $100.00 $190.00 $0.00 $850.00 $300.00 $750.00 $150.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Acct# Expenses (con') 427.327 Radio Maintenance Expense 427.328 Gate Expenses 427.329 Video Recording & Storage Expense 427.339 GPS Fee Expense 427.341 Advertising Expense 427.342 Printing Expense 427.344 Copy Expense 427.351 Commercial Ins Expense 427.354. Workers Comp Ins Expense 427.361 Electricity Expense 427.362 Heating Oil Expense 427.364 Cardboard Recycling Prog-CCRRA 427.365 Tipping Fees Expense C CCRRA 427.367 Curbside Recycling Exp- CCRRA 427.368 Comm Recycling Exp- CCRRA 427.369 Other Recycling Expense CCRRA 427.373 Building Repair & Maint Expense 427.384 Equipment Rental Expense 427.400 Lease Expense 427.420 Dues/Member/Sub Expense 427:450. Contracted Services Expense 427.460 Training Expense 427.470 CDL License Expense 427.471 Drug Testing Expense 427:474 Repair/Replace Private Property 427.475 Miscellaneous Expense 427.742 License/Permit Fee Expense 497.000 STMP implementation Expense Subtotal Expenses 427.700 Capital Expenditures 492.001 Transfer to General Fund 492.095 Transfer to Capital Projects Fund Subtotal Transfers Out Total Expenses and' Transfers Out neti income/loss) $0.00 $75.00 $0.00 $326.60 $0.00 $500.00 $50.00 $9,792.86 $2,207.14 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $0.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $13,000.00 $625.00 $1,738.08 $800.00 $1,463.63 $15,825.00 $11,250.00 $27,075.00 $28,000.00 $28,000.00 $231,142.33 $148,025.79 $108,500.00 $256,525.79 $265,000.00 $265,000.00 $170,116.17 $141,802.68 $101,275.35 $243,078.03 $245,000.00 $250,000.00 $16,835.00 $12,025.00 $28,860.00 $29,000.00 $29,750.00 $375.00 $2,400.00 $0.00 $8,480.00 $20.00 $12,000.00 $125.00 $200,00 $250.00 $1,000.00 $50.00 $450.00 $0.00 $0.00 $51.00 $1,755.15 $0.00 $8,478.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $51.63 $0.00 $0.00 $350.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.000.00 $100.00 $500.00 $2,255.15 $0.00 $0.00 $8,478.05 $17.33 $0.00 $100.00 $75.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $151.00 $0.00 $17.33 $0.00 $100,00 $126.63 $0.00 $0.00 $350.00 $0.00 $500.00 $2,600.00 $4,000.00 $8,480.00 $20.00 $9,000.00 $125.00 $200.00 $250.00 $1,000.00 $50.00 $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $9,000.00 $9,000.00 $962.374.17 $671,368.75 $407,805.46 $1.079.174.21 $1,118.175.00 $1,112.850.00 $0.00 $360.000.00 $37,500.00 $37,500.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $87,500.00 $37.500.00 $125.000.00 $125,000.00 $125.000.00 $0.00 $50.000.00 $50.000.00 $50.000.00 $1.102,299.17 $758,868.75 $445,305.46 $1,204.174.21 $1,603.175.00 $1.237,850.00 $58.491.09 $34,806.46 $23,684.63 $0.00 $0.00 Page 3 of 84 Bellefonte BrPug.SPWPSHPAskeN: for October 2, 2023 Page 4 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Page 5 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 2024 - RCD Budget 437.450 Tub Grinder Rental $12000.00 H7.360 Tools and equipment $500.00 Cost associated with collecting the brush. Hand tools and equipment Our oldest rear loader garbage trucki is a 2014, it has 14,000 hours on it. That is equivalent to almost 500,000 miles. This truck will need a major engine overhaul soon and the chassis is starting to get very rusty. The lead time for a new truck is about 2 years at this point. Iv would like to at least get it on orderi in 2024, so hopefully we have it by 2026 Garbage Truck $240,000 KNI Page 6 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Page 7 of & Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 LIEF Bellefenté Emergeney MedhcalSereicer E.M.S. September 18, 2023 Borough of Bellefonte Borough Council & Mayor 236 W. Lamb Street Bellefonte, Pa 16823 Dear Council Members & Mayor, Bellefonte EMS is making a formal request for consideration in your 2024 borough budget for $51,055 financial support, the equivalent of 1/2 mill (0.5 mill) based on current assessment values. Our request would impact borough residents $8.36 per person or $17.84 per household annually. We believe that investment is a minimal price, seriously $0.05.day/household, for an essential emergency service to the Municipal funding support is directed towards vehiclelequipment replacement and updates in addition to supporting increases towards al living wage for our staff, which currently starts at only $13.00/hr. Due to restrictions in the borough's tax resolution, your contributions exclude personnel costs and are directed toward updating vehicles, equipment, and other operating costs such as property/hability insurance, fuel, We believe wholeheartedly that all municipalities served should bej participating equitably, those concerns has been made known to each municipality as well, including those that voluntarily choose to benefit without fair contributions. However, when funding is held back because of the failures of others, it only penalizes our dedicated staff that are on the frontline 24/7 actually providing services to people in your community. Iti fails to penalize the other municipality(s) for their lack of action. We continue attempts to educate all of our municipalities and residents, however in some cases essential emergency services are not We greatly appreciate and thank you for your assistance inj past years and your continued support is needed so that we can provide reliable emergency response to the residents and businesses of your communityi into the future. Wel believe that iti is more responsible to support andi improve the existing system than it would Iwould be glad to attend a council meeting or a budget work session to explain further or answer questions. community. and vehicle repairs. valued or are ignored, that is until no one shows up to their home when 911 is called. bet to rebuild after it has collapsed. Thank you for your consideration of this important issue. Sincerely, S,8cott Executive Director/Chief I6E 369Pheenir eenue Belléfente Fa 1683 PBH/SsS.2ROZ Sr/8H4/355.6702 Page 8 of84 Bellefonte Fire Company Fund Analysis Fund#3. Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 2023 2023 projected 8months 4months $109.49 $80.03 $10.00 $150.00 $0.00 Final 2022 2023 Total 2023 Budget 2024 Budget $25.00 $75.00 $0.00 $10.00 $0.00 $0.00 Acct# Revenue 301.100 Real Estate TaxF Rev- Current 301.200 Real Estate Tax Rev Supplement 301.400 Real Estate Tax Rev- Delinquent 341.010 Interest Income 351.021 Safer Grant Revenue 358.110 Fire Protection Rev (S,B,M) 362.111 Fire Report Revenue 387.000 Donation Revenue Subtotal -F Revenue 399.001 Use ofF Reserves Total Revenue Expenses 411.110 Fire Chiefs Stipend Expense 411.192 Fire Chiefs Social Security Expense 411.210 Office Supplies Expense 411.215 Postage Expense 411.231 Fuel Expense 411.242 Safety Equipment Expense 411.249 Materials & Supplies Expense 411:251 Fire Equipmenti Maintenance Exp 411.260 Minor Equipment Expense 411.311 Audit Expense 411.314 Legal Expense 411.315 Physicals Expense 411.317 Data Processing Expense 411:320 IT Services Expense 411.324 Cell Phone/PADIJetPacksl Expense $6,704.18 411.327 Radio/Pager Maintenance Expense 411.341 Advertising Expense 411.342 Printing Expense 411.344 Copy Expense 411.351 Commercial Ins Expense 411.354 Workers Comp Ins Exp 411.361 Electricity Expense 411.362 Natural Gas Expense 411.366 Water Service Expense 411.373 Building Maintenance Expense 411.420 Dues/SubMembershp Exp 411.902 Federal Grant Expense 411.905 Miscellaneous Expense 411.950 Fire Police Supplies Expense Total Expenses neti income/lloss) $74,103.64 $71,756.21 $2,100.00 $73,856.21 $72,200.00 $79,000.00 $27:34 $1,155.41 $130.88 $67,994.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7.00 $20.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $116.49 $100.03 $10.00 $150.00 $25.00 $125.00 $0.00 $0.00 $787.64 $300.00 $1,087.64 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $7,556.03 $60,000.00 $67,556.03 $200,000.00 $123,213.14 $69,382:36 $60,718.00 $130,100.36 $130,100.00 $149,550.00 $266.624.41 $149.831.76 $123.145.00 $272.976.76 $403,450.00 $229,660.00 $266.624.41 $149,831.76 $123.145.00 $272.976.76 $422,225.00 $229.660.00 $0.00 $18.775.00 $1,500.00 $114.75 $100.00 $20,00 $390.00 $3,581.10 $3,361.05 $400.00 $51.00 $0.00 $50.00 $148.63 $240.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00 $20,000.00 $6,188.68 $14,088.50 $11,235.97 $91.50 $1,150.18 $3,614.20 $0.00 $0.00 $8.149.00 $875.00 $0.00 $66.94 $0.00 $0.00 $70.00 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.00 $147.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00 $3,474.43 $65.85 $3,614.20 $85.00 $875.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $66.94 $70.00 $50.00 $115.00 $100.00 $70.00 $115.00 $50.00 $25.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400.00 $200.00 $0.00 $150.00 $250.00 $500.00 $0.00 $30.00 $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 $25.00 $500.00 $0.00 $13,816.56 $7,240.84 $5,400.00 $12,640.84 $15,750.00 $14,000.00 $45,808.19 $64,080.06 $12,000.00 $76,080.06 $45,000.00 $98,000.00 $30,889.20 $34,576.01 $1,096.56 $35,672.57 $30,000.00 $39,590.00 $72.00 $3,653.10 $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75.00 $73.52 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $32,000.00 $150.00 $150.00 $220.52 $180.00 $0.00 $700.00 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $50.00 $20.00 $50.00 $4,530.39 $2,265.68 $6,796.07 $7,150.00 $7,100.00 $6,568.38 $19,931.62 $26,500.00 $26,500.00 $28,000.00 $26,136,00 $25,270.00 $6,600.00 $31,870.00 $30,080.00 $34,000.00 $0.00 $3,474.43 $7,200.00 $0.00 $11,235.97 $11,150.00 $26.00 $91:85 $155.00 $712.62 $575.12 $1,287.74 $1,300.00 $1,250.00 $0.00 $3,614.20 $3,800.00 $3,800.00 $67,994.00 $42,056.03 $25,500.00 $67,556.03 $200,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,149.00 $85.00 $25.00 $500.00 $0.00 $242,906.62 $216.823.82 $73.735.50 $290,559.32 $422.225.00 $229,660.00 $23.717.79 $66,992.06 $49,409.50 $17.582.56 Page-9-of84 Bellefonte Borougn,çounçiPacket for, October 2, 2023 Page 10of8 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Page 11 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Page 12 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 2024 Budget requests Logan 500 feet of five inch hose $997.00/100 feet $4,985.00 HI. 300 air primer for engine. (Current primer gives us all kinds of issues.)$5,000 41a51 1or2of the battery operated fans $6,000 each $12,000.00 41.60 Hand tools - $8,000 HI.3U0 2998500 Undine Truck 2 suspension repair $12,000 411.351 Truck 21 bucket controls repair $13,000 H1.351 Quint 2 motor repair $20,000 Tower bucket water monitor appliance $6,000 4il.257 1,000 ft large diameter hose $10,000 Aerial inlet control valves $5,500 Drafting strainers $3,000 Thermal imaging cameras $14,000 41.d51 411.000 HIl.60 41l. b0 4ILa60 Emergency and scene lighting repair and replacement- -S $6,000 41.0 '39,00.00 41.251 Hi.260 56,000,00 4348500) 119,48500 -15.895.00 103,590.00 Page 13of84 Amoved '15 < 895 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Analysis of Assessed Property Values for Bellefonte Borough's Shared Fire Service Coverage Municipality Bellefonte Borough Assessed Value Fire Coverage Assessed Value Comparison 2023 2022 2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 $154,371,860 $153,210,595 $145,193,500 $144,752,095 $144,455,225 $143,815,829 $143,611,389 $142,704,724 Percent ofT Total Assessment 35.10% 35.83% 37.12% 39.10% 39.04% 40% 39.93% 40.81% 41.08% 41.65% 42.87% 43.55% Benner Township Assessed' Value 2023 2022 2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 $158,453,669 $149,495,095 $143,058,975 $129,015,060 $130,345,635 $124,669,008 $118,302,860 $115,124,450 Percent of Total Assessment 36.03% 34.97% 36.57% 34.85% 35.36% 35% 34.61% 33.62% 33.14% 32.54% 31.62% 30.38% Spring Township Assessed' Value 2023 2022 2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 $126,906,660 $124,821,680 $102,918,945 $96,406,605 $94,694,495 $91,590,850 $89,912,260 $89,427,690 Percent ofl Total Assessment 28.87% 29.20% 26.31% 26.05% 25.59% 25% 25.43% 25.55% 25.74% 25.80% 25.51% 25.10% NOTES 1.Assessed values pulledf from the taxa assessment property layer on September 6,2 2023. 2.T The value comparison was not performed in 2020 or 2018. 3.7 The 2016 percentages were calculated as an average oft the eight (8) prior years. 4.T The data was compiled by the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office using tax assessment information and GIS boundary data. Page 140 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Fire Equipment Fund Fund Analysis Fund#4 2023 projected 2023 8months 4months Total Final 2022 2023 2023 Budget 2024 Budget Acct # Revenue 301.100 Real Estate Tax Rev- Current 301.200 Real Estate Tax Rev- Supplement 301.400 Real Estate Tax Rev Delinquent 341.010 Interest Income 358.110 Fire Protection Revenue (S,B,M) 387.000 Donation Revenue Total Revenue Expenses 411.210 Office Supplies Expense 411.215 Postage Expense 470.000 Payment on Fire Equipment Loans Subtotal-E Expenses 492.095 Transfer to Capital Projects Fund Total Expenses and Transfers Out neti income/loss) $35,573.78 $34,442.98 $800.00 $35,242.98 $34,750.00 $35,015.00 $13.66 $564.84 $57.53 $10,000.00 $54.75 $1.50 $56.25 $15.00 $500.00 $50.00 $15.00 $500.00 $50.00 $0.00 $378.19 $125.00 $503.19 $37.96 $18.00 $55.96 $0.00 $0.00 $59,582.45 $57,066.10 $10,650.39 $67,716.49 $67,715.00 $66,585.00 $105.792.26 $91,979.98 $11,594.89 $103.574.87 $113.030.00 $102,165.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $15.00 $10.00 $0.00 $15.00 $15.00 $0.00 $10.00 $10.00 $15.00 $10.00 $15.00 $10.00 $106,184.36 $63.849.94 $28.978.00 $92,827.94 $97.775.00 $87,640.00 $106,209.36 $63.849.94 $29.003.00 $92.852.94 $97,800.00 $87.665.00 $106.209.36 $79.079.94 $29.003.00 $108.082.94 $113.030.00 $102.165.00 $0.00 $15.230.00 $0.00 $15.230.00 $15.230.00 $14.500.00 $417.10 $12.900.04 $17.408.11 $4.508.07 $0.00 $0.00 Page 15of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 5 Page 16 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Fire Equipment Payments Date Loan PaidOff 12/31/2024 2/17/2025 11/1/2034 9/4/2029 Loan Balance 2024 $10,513.06 2% loan $32,412.00 USDA loan $13,355.28 2% loan $31,355.76 bank loan $87.636.10 Total loan payments for 2024 Undine Undine Logan Logan $13,346.83 (as of9/19/23) $46,498.78 (as of8/31/23) $132,665.33 (as of9/19/23) $123,388.42 (as of8/21/23) Page 17 of 84 Bellefonte Borough, Council Packet for October 2, 2023 HISTORIC Bellefonte Est. 1795 Bellefonte Borough Council Business Meeting 7:30 PM Monday, October 2nd, 2023 Council Chambers AGENDA VIEW LIVEI FEEDRECORDING OF WORK SESSIONS and BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS- Council Work Sessions and Council Business Meetings can be viewed live on YouTube at htps/sourubecom/ivdkOyMCIBH. Recordings can be viewed on CNET, ATTEND VIRTUALLY- Please contact the Borough via email: bor@belefontepasov or phone: 814-355-1501 before 4:00 PM on Monday, October 2, 2023, to receive the Zoom Link Comcast's Government Education Channel 7, or at www.rnetl.org tot the meeting. I. 7:301 PM CALL TO ORDER Welcome everyone to the Bellefonte Borough Council business meeting. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE III. ROLL CALL Mr. Bernier, Vice-President, North Ward Mr. Brachbill, South Ward Ms. Cleeton, South Ward Ms. Dann, South Ward Mr. Johnson, President, North Ward Ms. McKean, West Ward Ms.] Purnell, North Ward Ms. Sedgwick, West Ward Ms. Tosti-Vasey, West Ward Mayor.ohnson, AtLarge IV. ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA In accordance with Act 65 of2 2021, Ifai matter is not on the Agenda, Council cannot take official action on it with some exceptions. The Council can act on matters relating to potential or real emergencies. Council may adda matter of agency business to its agenda through ai majority vote. The Council should state the reason why the action item is being added to the agenda. Council may vote to add an action item(s) to the agenda. V. PUBLIC COMMENT (Oral) This Public Comment period is for oral comments regarding any action items listed on this meeting agenda or any comments in general. No deliberations will be entered into by Council at this time. Please sign in, come to the podium at the appropriate time, and state your name and address and which item you are speaking about. Please try to limit comments to three minutes maximum. Municipal Building 236 W Lamb St Bellefonte, PA 16823 Tel:814-355-1501 Fax:814-353-2315 wm.bellfonte.net Page 18 of84 TDD/TDY & Voice71l TTY/TDDOnly 717-237-2261 Anl Equal Opportunity Employer Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 VI. COMMUNICATIONS (written) PennDOT Conversation about Electric Vehicle Charging Dates and Locations. FYI. No council action is requested. VII. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no. separate discussion of these items unless members ofthe Council request specific items to be removedj for separate action. Council Action Requested General Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Call for a motion/2nd to approve the Consent Agenda VIII. REPORTS Please try to limit all ponernmaddleratos to three minutes maximum. DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL/ STAFF Mayor Johnson Ms. Thompson REPORT Submitted Submitted Mayor National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, 2023 Proclamation Office of Community Affairs (OCA) Motion/2nd to remove thel DBI Mural Project from the table. Motion/2nd. to: approve the following HARB project: service of Patricia Long to thel Bellefonte HARB DBI Mural Project for back of building at 123 S.. Allegheny Street Motion/2"d to approve - Resolution No. 10022023-01 to recognize the Motion/2nd to approve Marc McMaster as the new real estate broker representative on HARB. IX. CURRENT and OLD BUSINESS South Spring Street Streetscape Project Schedule. FYI, no council action requested. Centre County Boroughs Association Falll Meeting, 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18th. Speaker Invitation to State Representative Kerry Benninghoff. LB Water has agreed to sponsor the meeting. Please let Alyssa Doherty know if you EV Charging Stations -removal of Charing Stations. Motion/2nd to: approve the removal of EV Charging Stations within Removal of Shade Trees within thel Downtown. Motion/2nd to approve removing and replacing three trees in the John Nastase Construction bid withdrawal for Parkview Heights Stormwater Project. FYI.I No council action is requested. plan to attend. FYI. No council action is requested. Police Department Renovation Update. FYI. No council action is requested. the Borough Lots. Downtown conditional to approval from the Shade Tree Commission. X. NEW BUSINESS Aggressive Bees within the Borough Memo. Motion/2"d to declare Aggressive Bees a nuisance within the Borough. XI. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENIS/FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Please try to limit all comments/rebutals to three minutes maximum. XII. ADJOURNMENT Page 19 of84 2 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 The council meeting will be adjourned at or as close as possible to 9:00P PM The Council Code of Conduct and the 20231 List of Goals/action items will be included with each Agenda. Page 20 of 84 3 ellefonte Borough Council Packetfor Octaher 2, 2023 pennsylvania DEPARTMENTOETRANSPORTATION JOINUS FOR A CONVERSATION ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLE a CHARGING PennDOT wants to hear from you. on your community and business needs for electric vehicle charging. When and Where MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Gettysburg Heritage Center 297 Steinwehr. Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 535. Ist Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320 MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 5:00 -7:00 Michael Ross Event Center 1441 W3rd St, Willamsport, PAT 17701 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 H.O. Hirt Auditorium at Blasco Library 160E E Front Street, Erie, PAT 16507 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) 4221st Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Graystone Mansion/Harcum College Coatesville, Why Join US Learn about Electric Vehicle (EV) initiatives Provide your thoughts about EVS and the p.m. and funding opportunities. needs in your community. INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Talk to us about your community's needs and Ensure, your community's needs are met and your feedback is included for future planning. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Goggleworks 6:00 -8 8:00 p.m. how EVs fits in. Register Online LET US KNOW YOU'RE JOINING US! penndotpa.govEV e-pdewcoricorepagow English Espanol Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meeting MEETING MINUTES September 18, 2023- 7:30 p.m. www.bellefonte.net 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823 LCALLTOORDER The September 18, 2023 meeting oft the Bellefonte Borough Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (followed by a moment ofs silence) IILMEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randall Brachbill (Zoom) Ms. Deborah Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Douglas Johnson Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey Mayor Buddy Johnson Mr. Ralph Stewart, Borough Manager Mr. Don Holderman, Assistant Borough Manager STAFF PRESENT IV.ADDITIONS TOTHE AGENDA NONE NONE V. PUBLIC COMMENT- Agenda and Non-Agenda/General Items and Comments VLCOMMIUNICATONS PA Howard Fire Company Punkin Chunkin Fall Festival Need for Fire Police Participation. Bernier motioned. and Dann seconded to approve use ofthe Bellefonte Fire. Police, ifavailable, to assist Howard Fire Company at the Punkin' Chunkin Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21st, 2023.No discussion. Roll call vote. Motion carried. Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson yay yay yay yay yay Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay yay Page 22 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Borough Council Meeting Sept 18, 2023 Page2 Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority Municipality Report for September 2023. No VIL.CONSENT AGENDA (will be acted upon by a single motion unless otherwise enoted) council action is requested. Consent Agenda includes the following items: 1. General 2. Finance 3. Finance 4. Finance 5. Finance 6. Finance Council Meeting Minutes September 5, 2023 Budget V. Actual August 2023 Budget V. Actual Summary August 2023 Stover McGlaughlin Invoice August 2023 Treasurer's Report August 2023 Voucher Summary August 2023 Cleeton motioned and Dann. seconded. to approve the Consent. Agenda items. Nodiscussion. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried. Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson VIII. REPORTS Mayor Johnson yay yay yay yay yay Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay yay The mayor and ChafWanvehameameting scheduled next week to discuss the Crime Prevention Symposium that Chief Weaver attended. Police- Chief Weaver Report provided. September 2023 Police Report and Parking Enforcement and Animal Control September 2023 OfliceofCommunity Affairs (OCA)Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB) 1.Recommended for approval (Specific motions are stated in the OCA memo): DBI Mural Project for back ofbuilding at 123 S. Allegheny Street Tosti-Vasey motioned and Bernier seconded to approve the Mural Project as presented. Discussion included several Council members expressing their concern over not seeing the mural design. It was clarified that HARB has seen the design and they do not want to prematurely "reveal" the design, as the artists are hoping to have a grand reveal ofthe mural after it is painted. It was also discussed that HARB meetings are, public meetings and Council members could have attended the meeting to see the proposed design. Several members continued. to express concern about approving aj project without seeing the design. Tosti-Vasey motioned to amend the motion to table this approval until a picture of the project design can be presented to Council at the next meeting. Sedgwick seconded. Roll Call Vote. Motion to table carried. Mr. Kent Bernier yay Ms. Shawna McKean yay Page 23of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Borough Council Meeting Sept 18, 2023 Page3 3 Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson yay yay yay yay Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay Liaison Reports (Reports were submitted) Borough Manager (Report submitted) IX. CURRENT and OLD BUSINESS Centre County Boroughs Association Fall Meeting, 6:001 PM, October 18th. Speaker Invitation to State Representative Kerry Benninghoff. LB Water has agreed to sponsor the meeting. Please let PA Boroughs Association Fall Leadership Conference October 13-15, 2023 in Bayfront Landing, Erie. Council may register by contacting Alyssa Doherty. Deadline to register is September 19, Alyssa Doherty know if you plan to attend. No council action is requested. 2023. No council action is requested. S. Spring Street Streetscape Project using TASA Grant Memo. Express. No discussion. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried. Dann motioned and McKean seconded to remove parking space adjacent from Smoker's Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson yay yay yay yay yay Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay yay Brachbill motioned and Cleeton seconded to change the Ist parking space on S. Spring Street from Long Term Parking to a metered space. No discussion. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried. Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson yay yay yay yay yay Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay yay Stage/Bandshell Discussion Pre-Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 21st at 3:00 pm The Bellefonte High School Class of 1966 would like to honor fellow classmate, Frank Sciabica, with aj plaque for his work within Talleyrand Park. Council may take action and accept or decline the Talleyrand Park Committee recommendation to not allow a plaque be displayed in the park but alternatively be hung at the Train Station or a Brick be added to the pathway. in Council Chambers. No council action is requested. Page 24 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Borough Council Meeting Sept 18, 2023 Page4 4 Mr. Stewart offered updated information that the Class of 1966 decided they would like to name the suspension bridge after Mr. Sciabica. This item will be discussed again at the next meeting once the Talleyrand Park Committee has more information to present. X. NEW BUSINESS Request for Alternative Fuels Tax Memo. Purnell motioned and Dann seconded to increase the EV Charging Station cost from $2.00/ hour to $3.00/ hour to cover the cost of the Alternative Fuels Tax. Discussion included clarification of why the cost increase is necessary. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried. Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson yay yay yay yay yay Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay no Joseph Masullo Memorial Park installation ofa Streetlight for better visibility. Dann motioned and Cleeton seconded for staff to contact West Penn Power about installing a Streetlight in Joseph Masullo Memorial Park. Discussion included type of light, need for the light and costs. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried. Mr. Kent Bernier Mr. Randy Brachbill Ms. Deb Cleeton Ms. Barbara Dann Mr. Doug Johnson yay yay yay yay yay Ms. Shawna McKean Ms. Rita Purnell Ms. Johanna Sedgwick Ms. Joanne Tosti-Vasey yay yay yay no XI.COUNCIL COMMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Members may offer comments regarding various events and issues within the Borough. Ms. Purnell commended the tire event that was recently held. She also mentioned several Ms. Cleeton asked about a Jr. Council Person program. She encouraged Council to consider upcoming Borough events. encouraging the future generation to get involved with local government. Ms. Tosti-Vasey commented on several borough issues. Mr. Holderman commented on several borough projects that are inj progress or being planned. Street paving has been delayed (Stormwater project) Parkview Heights I preconstruction meeting next week. Project will likely start in Oct. Spring Street Streetscape project will also begin in October. Page 25 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Borough Council Meeting Sept 18, 2023 Page 5 Armory project is delayed but moving forward. Land development plan for Musser Lane Mr. Stewart commented that Council staff received the Land Development Plan for the new Elementary School. Traffic studies are: not complete and the Borough continues to work with the district to move this project forward. Airport Road, Zion Road and Governor's Park Road are all affected. There may need tol be a public meeting to discuss the project and concerns. Ms. Dann commented about the Penn Highlands College project. She would like Council tol help if possible. Members discussed several concerns with the project and options for locations, including the former Black Walnut Body Shop location and the former Centre Crest location. A Ms. Sedgwick mentioned that the Homecoming Parade is this coming Thursday. Residents along the parade route should plan accordingly and she encouraged the community to come out and huge concern is parking. support our district. XILADJOUENMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:26] p.m. Page 26 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 3 0q Page 27 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 HISTORIC Bellefonte Est. 1795 BuddyJohnson, Mayor Commitment to Community WHEREAS, Borough of] Bellefonte is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in WHEREAS, Bellefonte Borough residents should identify places int their homes where fires can start and WHEREAS, Bellefonte Borough residents who have planned and practiced al home fire escape plan are: more and visiting Bellefonte Borough: and eliminate those hazards; and prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, working smoke. alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half,; and WHEREAS, Bellefonte Borough residents should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each WHEREAS, Bellefonte Borough residents should listen fort the sound ofthe smoke alarm and when it sounds respond by going outside immediately to the designated meeting place; and WHEREAS, the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme " Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" effectively: serves to remind us that wer need to know two different ways out of our homes and have a meeting place NOW,THEREFORE, IGene "Buddy" Johnson, Mayor of Bellefonte Borough, dol hereby proclaim the separate sleeping area, and on every level oft the home; and outside of our homes. week ofOctober gth-14th, 2023 as NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK in] Bellefonte Borough and urge all the citizens ofthe Borough to be aware oftheir surroundings and look for available ways out in the event of a fire or other emergency, create a home escape plan which you practice with your families, respond when the smoke alarm sounds by exiting the building immediately, and to support the public safety activities and efforts ofE Bellefonte Fire Company Emergency Services during the 2023 Fire Prevention Week. Gene "Buddy" Johnson, Mayor October 2, 2023 Municipal Building 236 WI Lamb St Bellefonte, PA 16823 Tel:814-355-1501 Fax:814-353-2315 ww.bellclonte.net Page 28of84 TDD/TDY & Voice711 TTY/TDDOnly 717-237-2261 Anl Equal Opportunily Employer Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Bellefonte Borough Council Gina Thompson: HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator SUBJECT: Office of Community Affairs Update For Council Meeting October 2, 2023 HARB: HARB met inj person on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. This was our first time holdinga meeting in person since 2020. The agenda and minutes are in your packet. Patl Long, after 13+ years of serving on the HARB board, resigned. The HARB isi incredibly thankful for her: service and her commitment tol historic preservation in Bellefonte.Ihave included al Resolution to recognize her service to the HARB and Bellefonte Borough. Marc McMaster, Real Estate. Agent and owner ofl RE/MAX Centre Realty, has applied to fill the real estate broker seat on the HARB. His application and resume are: attached. HARB recommends approval of Marc McMaster for the HARB. HARB received four proposals for the CLG grant to update the Bellefonte Historic Guidelines. HARB will review each proposal and make a recommendation at their next meeting. They are from: Carmina Wood Design, out of Greensboro NC: and Buffalo NY McKissick Architecture, out of Harrisburg Landmarks SGA, out of Pittsburgh Design by CBL, Architecture, out of Bellefonte Recommended for approval/the issuance ofa Certificate of Appropriateness: DBI Mural Project, design proposal (123S.A Allegheny Street) - Ar recording oft the HARB meeting was sent to borough council via email and the PowerPoint presentation from Alex Hall isi included in your packet. Update from Alexon9 9/27: DBI Mural Committee has decided to do this project in 2024 because oft the adjusted approval timeline and the upcoming cooler weather. Motion to approve the mural design presented by Alex Hall, AH Consulting. Administrative Approvals: 102S.A Allegheny Street (Courthouse) -1 retaining wall and sidewalks 109 E. Bishop (Elisabeth Joseph Jewelers) - Business sign 251 N. Allegheny (Setaro) - Shed reconstructions inj place of former outhouse 222 W. High Street (Bush Arcade) - shingle to shingle replacement 464E. Curtin Street (White) - exterior paint (brick will not bej painted) Page 29 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 1201 E. Cherry (Herlocker) - shingle to shingle roof replacement 410N. Allegheny (Tressler) - shingle to shingle roofr replacement 120E E Cherry Lane (Herlocker) - shingle to shingle roofr replacement ZONING: Zoning Hearing Board The determination meeting for thel hearing of1304 Summit Drive (Robins Nest) had tol be postponed until late October. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 25. Istill need to get confirmation from all parties that this datei is available. PLANNING: Planning Commission The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. At this time there are no projects to review. The Planning Commission will review the new Bellefonte Elementary LDP at the November meeting. Nittany Valley Joint Planning Commission 816 Nittany' Valley Drive, Bellefonte, PA, 16823. NVIPC met' Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 6 PM: ini the Walker Township Municipal Building, The commission discussed several items, including the Fire Study grant from DCED, CCMPO updates, Bridge Bundle updates, Nittany Valley Region fact sheets, and various zoning and The deadline for municipalities to submit requests for the County Liquid Fuels Program is planning projects in each of the municipalities. Friday, October 20, 2023 Ifyou have any questions about the current projects, or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Gina Thompson at gthompson@bellefontepa.gov. Page 30 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 AGENDA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING BOROUGH MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 236 W. LAMB STREET, BELLEFONTE DATE: SEPTEMBER 26TH 2023 TIME: 8:30AM Call to Order: Attendance: Members Megan Tooker Walt Schneider Mike Leakey PatLong Maria Day Philip Ruth Public Comment: Alternates Robert Wagner (CRCA) Amy Kelchner Guests Sam McGinley, Chair Gay Dunne Additions / Corrections to the Agenda: Amy Kelcher email about Trinity (at table) Declaration of Conflict of Interest/Declaration of Ex Parte Communication: Approval of the HARB meeting minutes: September 12, 2023 meeting minutes Project Review and Public Comments: 123S. Spring Street (VFW) - Removal of damaged and falling brick above solder course on front of the building. Top cap to be replaced with newi flashing. Replace where Gina sent photos of the VFW to HARB on 9/19. They show that the brick was originally red and has been painted yellow. The paint is peeling all over the building and is in bad shape. The recommendation would be to scrape/remove the paint before adding another layer and if permitted to re-paint, to use al high- quality latex paint that won't be as susceptible to peeling in the future. Cleaning my/sharepoint.co/Figpersonal/gthompson bellefontepa gov/Eimjs pKRO5Gs applicable. * exterior to be painted at later date (proposed) the brick and adding a primer first is recommended. Photos can bei found here: ntps/Deletontepa- SVW6IBbGdSBMPU9 90RfFdtyhy85d0E2g7e-LbPa8C Eric Williams, contractor for the project, and the Commander for the VFW will be present to discuss the VFWA project. Administrative Approvals: 102 S. Allegheny Street (Courthouse) = retaining wall and sidewalks 109 E. Bishop (Elisabeth Joseph Jewelers) - Business sign 251 N. Allegheny (Setaro) - Shed reconstructions in place of former outhouse 222 W. High Street (Bush Arcade) - shingle to shingle roof replacement Page 31 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 464 E. Curtin Street (White) - exterior paint (brick will not be painted) 120 E. Cherry (Herlocker) - shingle to shingle roof replacement 410 N. Allegheny (Tressler) - shingle to shingle replacement Information ID Discussion Items: Gutters - K-style VS. Half rounds Old Business: 128 W Howard Street (Trinity Church) - see Amy Kelchner's email regarding the gutter replacement and installation and cost. 225W. Lamb Street - metal roof without HARB approval Ireached out to Solar Shield on 9/20/2023 and talked to a representative there. I explained the situation and asked that product information and spec information be emailed to me. lam waiting for that information. (Walt wasn't at the last meeting so Iwanted to revisit this) deadline, can we enforce our ordinance using Code? 434 N. Spring Street - roof without HARB approval. sent letter, didn'trespond by I'sent al letter on August 2, 2023 with a deadline of August 31, 2023 to submit an application for the roof replacement that was done without prior HARB approval. Ihave not gotten a response by the deadline. Can we enforce our ordinance using Centre Region Code. New Business: Pat Long resignation (sent Sam McGinley a letter) Marc McMaster, Real Estate Broker with Re/Max Centre Realty Resume and volunteer application included in packet Recommend approval for open real estate broker seat on HARB Opening of CLG proposals to update Design Guidelines Adjournment: Page 32 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 HISTORIC Bellefonte Est. 1795 BOROUGH OF BELLEFONTE CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. 10022023-01 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BELLEFONTE RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF PATRICIA LONGTO THE BELLEFONTE HISTORIC ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, Patricia Long has served faithfully as ar member of the Borough of Bellefonte Historic WHEREAS, Patricia Long'scommitment to the board, leadership, and knowledge about history and historic preservation int the Borough of Bellefonte aided in evaluating the proposed rehabilitation of Architectural Review Board for over thirteen years; and properties in the Historic District; and WHEREAS, Patricia Long has been faithful in assisting the Bellefonte HARB by educating her real estate community and clients about the value and benefits of preserving historic properties; and WHEREAS, Patricia Long has used her profession as a real estate broker in promoting historic preservation in Bellefonte Borough andi throughout the Centre County region; and WHEREAS, Patricia Long brought her long-time experience and knowledge of local real estate WHEREAS, Patricia Long'su understanding and respect for heritage guided the HARB in making informed decisions that balanced preservation objectives with practical considerations;and WHEREAS, Patricia Long ended her service as a member of the Historic Preservation Board in NOW, therefore, bei it resolved, the Bellefonte Borough Council and Bellefonte HARB recognize the extraordinary personal and professional contribution of Patricial Long to historic preservation in Bellefonte, and express appreciation for her exemplary: service on the Historic Architectural Review and housing trends into discussions of the HARB; and September 2023; Board. RESOLVED this 2nd day of October 2023. ATTEST:BOROUGH OF BELLEFONTE President, Borough Council Page 33 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Borough of Bellefonte Bellefonte, Dernsplbania VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Date: 9/24/23 Name: Mammker Phone: (w).814 300696/h). Occupation: Address: 1703 Vallay Vw RJ, Bellébke RK EmDAeCm Com Are you ai resident of Bellefonte Borough? Yes 27_No If yes, for how many years? (Circle One) Voting Ward: North, South, West Experience as an elected or appointed official: Type of] Position: Duties Involved: SCASD fac.lbés committee Frguin Twp Plenains commcsin ABC(s) that you are interested inl being appointed to: -l0years years Cz as chair) Bellehk HARB Special Skills you have which relate to the ABCs applied for: Reel Ekko Brker, 2o years in KnuMercmhusa vwhy Please list any relatives or relationships you may have with any current member ofa) Bellefonte Authority, Board or Commission. FYI, our nepotism policy states, "[Our] prohibition shall not apply to employment in at temporary, seasonal position, nor to internships or [on hiring] work, as long as there is no direct or indirect superv/isorsubordinate relationship between volunteer the relative or individual involved in aj personal relationship with an employee or a personal relationship with an independent contractor oft the Borough. (You can find a complete of copy Bellefonte's nepotism policy on the Borough's website.) Other information that may be relevant ini requesting appointment to the any additional relevant information) Ba ABC(s): (please attach Return your completed application andi resume to: Bellefonte Borough Manager 236 West Lamb Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 This Municipal institution Building- is ane -236 WI Lamb St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Tel: 814-355-1501 Fax: 814-353-2315 equal opportunity, provider and with the understanding that we adhere tot the Borough's www.Dellfonte.net nepotism A complete copy can be gwarseloenst Page 34of84 policy. Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Marc McMaster Associate Broker RE/MAX Centre Realty 814)231-8200 Ext. 379 Marc@MarcMcMaster.com 1375 Martin Street, State College, PA 16803 Education Graduate, Spring Grove Senior High School-1996 Graduate, with Honors, Pennsylvania State University, 2005-Finance Activities - Past and Present Licensed Real Estate. Agent since 2004 Owner ofl RE/MAX Centre Realty since 2015 Centre County Association of] REALTORS-MLS Committee Chairman Centre County Association of REALTORS-Board of Directors 2018-2018 Centre County Association of REALTORS-Vice President 2016 Centre County. Association of REALTORS- President 2017 & 2018 Pennsylvania Association of] REALTORS-District 8 Vice President 2020 & 2021 Ferguson Township Planning Commission- Chairman 2015-2017 State College Area School District-Facilities Committee State College Area School District-Act 1Tax Study Committee-2005 United States Army-Hehcopter Crewchiefand NRCM Flight Instructor 1996-2002 Professional Designations Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) NAR GREEN Designation (GREEN) Electronic Professional (e-PRO) Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)-Only 55inl Pennsylvania Licensed Pennsylvania Real Estate. Associate Broker 2010-Present Membership In Professional Organizations-Past. and Present Centre County Association of REALTORS Pennsylvania Association of] REALTORS National Association of REALTORS Real Estate Buyer Agents Council Council of Residential Specialist References Available Upon Request Page 35of8 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD BELLEFONTE BOROUGH (DRAFT) MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2023 -8:30 a.m. 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 www.Delletonte.ner CALL TO ORDER: person. The September 26, 2023, regular meeting of the Bellefonte Borough Historical Architecture Review Board (HARB) was called to order at 8:30 a.m. Members met in MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam McGinley, Chair Amy Kelchner Gay Dunne Megan Tooker Mike Leakey Philip Ruth Walt Schneider Maria Day Pat Long (RESIGNED) ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS: GUESTS: Gina Thompson, HARB Administrator Joanne Tosti-Vasey Julie Brooks Marc McMaster Aodiions/Corections to the Agenda: Email from Amy about the Trinity Roof (discussion on gutters) Declaration of Conflict of Interest/Declaration of Ex Parte Communication: None Approval of the HARB meeting minutes: Schneider motioned to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2023 meeting. Dunne seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried. Project Review: 123S S. Spring Street (VFW) - Removal of damaged and falling brick above solder course on front of the building. Top cap to be replaced with new flashing. Replace where applicable. Exterior to be painted at later date Page 36 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Boroughl HARB: Meeting Sept 26, 20231 Meeting Minutes Page2 2 Gina sent photos of the VFW to HARB on 9/19. They show that the brick was originally red and has been painted yellow. The paint is peeling all over the building and is in bad shape. The recommendation would be to scrape/remove the paint before adding another layer and if permitted to re-paint, to use a high- quality latex paint that won't be as susceptible to peeling in the future. Cleaning https/bellefontepamysharepointcom-t/g/personal/gthompson. bellefontepa go v/Eimis PKRO5GssVw6BBbGdsBMPU9 90RfFdtyhy85d0E2g7e-LbPa8C Leakey motioned to table until a representative from the VFWcan be present at a meeting to discuss the project. Dunne seconded. No discussion. Motion to table the brick and adding a primer first is recommended. Photos can be found here: carried. Administrative Approvals: 102 S. Allegheny Street (Courthouse)-r retaining wall and sidewalks 109 E. Bishop (Elisabeth Joseph Jewelers) - Business sign 2 251 N. Allegheny (Setaro) - Shed reconstructions in place of former outhouse - 222 W. High Street (Bush Arcade) - shingle to shingle replacement 464 E. Curtin Street (White) - exterior paint (brick will not be painted) 120 E. Cherry (Herlocker) - shingle to shingle replacement 410 N. Allegheny (Tressler) - shingle to shingle replacement Old Business: 128 W Howard Street (Trinity Church) - see. Amy Kelchner's email regarding the gutter replacement and installation and cost. There was an extensive discussion regarding procedures for enforcement. Gina reached out to Solar Shield on 9/20/2023 and talked to a representative there. She explained the situation and asked that product information and spec information be emailed. Gina is waiting for that 2 225 W. Lamb Street - metal roof without HARB approval information. 434N. Spring Street = roof without HARB approval. Gina sent a letter on August 2, 2023 with a deadline of August 31, 2023 to submit an application for the roof replacement that was done without prior The property owner did not respond by the deadline. Can HARB enforce Itwas determined that this matter would be discussed at a later time. HARB approval. the ordinance using Centre Region Code? New Business: Page 37 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Boroughl HARB: Meeting Sept 26, 20231 Meeting Minutes Page3 Patl Long resignation (sent Sam McGinley a letter) Ar note of thanks will be sent to Pat to thank her for her service to the board. Marc McMaster, Real Estate Broker with Re/Max Centre Realty Resume and volunteer application included in packet Recommend approval for open real estate broker seat on HARB Schneider motioned and Dunne seconded to approve Marc McMaster to fill the Real Estate Broker Seat on the Board. No discussion. Motion carried. The recommendation will go for final approval by Council at their next meeting. Opening of CLG proposals to update Design Guidelines Budget of $15,000 Timeline of 1 year to completion There were 4 proposals Carmina Wood Design - $14,850 Landmarks SGA-$14,370 McKissick Arcitecture - $14,900 Design by CBL - Total Cost not to exceed $15,000 The proposals will be reviewed and discussed at the next meeting. nformationDiscussion Items: Gutters - K-style VS. Half rounds enforcements. Added by Gina: OT There was an extensive discussion regarding HARB procedures and HARB recommended annual education for Council - an overview of the purpose of HARB and what HARB does and doesn'treview, how the process works, etc. Some ideas of education were to have Frank Grumbine give an overview for Council (similar to what he did before but going into more detail since he got the basics out of the way) and have CNET record it SO it would be available to the public to view at their convenience. Public Comment: Added by Gina: Joanne Tosti-Vasey spoke about the porch addition at 435 N. Spring Street that was approved by HARB on August 8, 2023. The application did not have detailed plans of materials or drawings, but HARB approved the porch addition, with one nay vote. Marc McMaster gave a brief introduction and expressed his interest in serving on the HARB board. Adiournment: With no other business to come before HARB, the meeting adjourned at 9:35am. Page 38 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 DOWNIT III BELLEFONTE DOWNTOWN BELLEFONTE INC MURAL PROJECT Page 39 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 CERTIFICATE of Appropriateness Request: HARB DOWNINT BELLEFONTE Page 40 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 According to the updated sign ordinance: nttps/ecode360.com/16149516 B. Murals and public art. (1) All murals and public art in the Historic Districts are subject to HARB review and must obtain a certificate of appropriateness, as well as a permit from Bellefonte Borough. 0M Page 41 of84 EERON Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 DBI MURALPROJECT DOWNIN BELLEFONTE Page 42 of84 As part of its revitalization Bellefonte Borough errorts, Council Packet Downtown for October 2, 2023 Bellefonte Inc. is in the stages of commissioning a mural in the downtown area. In addition to our historic buildings, well-tended gardens, and clean sidewalks, public art can benefit our community. Public art enriches our communities, draws in tourists, encourages economic growth, and beautifies our town. Our hope is that by increasing the amount of public art in Bellefonte, we will continue to build on the quality of place efforts accelerated by Downtown Bellefonte Inc. Incite experiential interactions for residents and visitors. Celebrate Bellefonte as a creative, forward- thinking community with a high quality of life. Tell Bellefonte's story, Pagebgthathe past and today. 00M ES0U Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 MURAL SITE: 123 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Tax Parcel No. 32-303-071) Height: -30.5 Feet Width: -24Feet Main] Elevation:-720: square feet HO MAIN ELEVATION: ENTIRE WALL TO BE PAINTPage 44 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 MURAL SITE: 123 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Tax Parcel No. 32-303-071) Page 45 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 MURAL SITE: 123 South. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Tax Parcel No. 32-303-071) ERHOF HOUSE Page 46 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 MURAL SITE:123 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Tax Parcel No. 32-303-071) DO Page/47of84 BELI LEFON Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 CREATIVE BRIEF DOWNIN BELLEFONTE Page 48 of84 OUR HISTORY Bellefonte was founded in 1795. The areal had, and still has, al large Bellefonte Borough-CouréH! Packet for October 2, 2023 Centre County. Spring creek runs through Downtown Bellefonte and isr noted asar magnificent fly-fishing stream. Bellefonte was one of the stops along the National Air Mail ini the early years of U.S. transcontinental. mail, Bellefonte airfields played ani important role as a major refueling stop between New York and Chicago. Mail was flowni for thet first time from Bellefonte on December 18, 1918, Pilots flew an assortment of planes, including de Havilland DH-4s and Curtiss JN-4H "Jennies." ntps/centrehistonyletonteairmal-felds) Bellefonte was a major stop along the Underground Railroad and many ofi its community members were pivotali in protecting freeda and runaway slaves. This is highlighted in the local art museum. Bellefonte was a safe place for slaves fleeing slavery, and it became a community where African Americans established themselves. William H. Mills, an African American man, owned al barber shopi in Bellefonte, and his grandsons grew up tol be part oft the vocal group, The Mills Brothers. (https://www. bellefonte. com/the- mills- brothers-b bellefonte/) Bellefonte's community has al history of advocating for education. Penn! State University (PSU) was founded with help from Bellefonte citizens. The first president of PSU, Evan Pugh, is buried in Bellefonte's Union Cemetery. Bellefonte is considered the "Brooklyn" of State College. (nttps/Albrariespsuedu/About/olecttions/penn-state university-parkcampushiston-solectollection/evan-pugh) The Iron industry was fundamental to Bellefonte (Juniata Iron District). There were: 18-191 ironworks in Centre County and several in Bellefonte. Iron making has been fundamental tot the prosperity of Bellefonte since the very founding oft thet town. Between 1800 and: 1850, Bellefonte produced over half oft the iron used ini the entire United States. Revolutionary War General Philip Benner was one oft the first ironmasters in Bellefonte. Many of the Georgian structures built by the original ironmasters constructed from limestone quarried right att the furnace location, are still standing and manyr more still stand proudly in Bellefonte's historic district, including the Bellefonte Art Museum. (nttps/www.bellefone.com/historic tourbelefonte-ronmasterswalingtour) Pennsylvania Match Company, known! locally ast the 'Match Factory,' was founded in 1899 by Col. W. Fred Reynolds, Joseph L. Montgomery and S. A. Donachy. Mr. Donachy owned several patents for match-making machinery. They constructed their factory in Bellefonte, and production began in: 1900. By 1911, the company was one of the eight largest producers of wooden matches int the US. OUR MAKERS IRONMASTERS (ironi industry & construction oft today's historically significant buildings) Pennsylvania Match Company, known locally as the 'Match Factory' More Info: Matt Maris, Local Paige 490 rof.84.histora.om), local historic walking tours of town DO BELI LEFON OURI DESIGN Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Original buildings - Granite and marble Churches - stone and brick Victorian / Iconic Architecture Historic Registrar /HARB The Print Factory /3 3DOTS - with at focus onl literacy Bellefonte Art Museum American Philatelic Society Bellefonte Historical and Culture Association (Summer Sounds) Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society Centre County Library and Historical Museum Genealogy Stage at Talleyrand OURI NATURE Spring Creek Natural Spring Talleyrand Park Frontier /Corridor of PA Wilds Krauss Park Hiking, Biking, and Amazing Mountain Views Fly-fishing/Fisherman's: Paradise (the fish ont the courthouse cupola; 1858) Daffodil Drive, which features over 200,000 blooming daffodils from April through May OURI PULSE Victorian Christmas Bellefonte Cruise Children's Fair on Curtin Street Arts & Crafts Fest Chalkt the Walk Under the Lights Egg Hunt Duck race ini Talleyrand Park Winter Market Fridayi int the Fonte' Moviesi int the Park Summer Sounds att the Gazebo Inviting/ /Welcoming Community Suites) Bellefonte. Art Museum American Philatelic Society Library FamilyOriented Page 50.pf8Arket Bed and breakfasts & boutique hotels (The Gamble Mill Inn & Rising business community- women business owners Bellefonte READS DO Charming, walkable & photogenic Children's Garden, Garden Club BEL LEFON Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 TIMELINE DOWNIT BELLEFONTE Page 51 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 PROJECT PHASES PHASEIRFO Applicant: Submit RFQ to DBI before the deadline (see project timeline below). PHASE II finalists: Provide a fully rendered, in color, design proposal for the site by the deadline. Prepare and present, as necessary, the design concept, timeline for installation, materials, and equipment needed. PHASE III finalist(s): Enter into contract with DBI. Install the mural in 2023 Install the mural in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. The. Artist or Team will work collaboratively with AHPublic Spaces Consulting and DBI to ensure that the mural is installed correctly and in a timely manner. Artist(s) may be asked to work with local volunteers and/or artists while implementing the mural. Artist(s) will attend a dedication ceremony at the mural site. DO Page 52 of 84 BEL LEFON Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 NIERNALTIMELNE Project Timeline:* JUNE 2023 JULY 23, ,2023 JULY2023 RFQ release Phase I: Deadline for RFQ submissions Phase I: Review RFQs and make finalist selections. Phase II Finalists selected and notified; all applicants will be notified about the status oftheir application AUGUST 2023 Phase I: Deadline for finalist(s) design proposals AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2023 Jury review of finalist(s) design proposals; Finalist is selected; all finalists will be notified about the status oftheir application SEPTEMBER 2023 -DBI Mural Committee selected concept artwork -Property Owner signed approval for concept artwork to be installed at 123 South Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Tax Parcel No. 2-305-07D19-1-.2025) -Request Certificate of Appropriateness from HARB -Council Approvals of HARB recommendation -Permit from Bellefonte Borough DO Page 53 of 84 BEL EFON Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 KEY DETAIL SELECTED ARTIST'S PREVIOUS WORK & RESUME DOWNIONT BELLEFONTE Page 54 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 KEY DETAIL nternationaly-renowned KEY DETAIL, of New York City, is a husband-wife team. Andrei Krautsou and Julia Yu-Baba are mural artists who also work with paintings and illustrations. A native of Belarus, KEY DETAIL has been active on the art scene since the early 2000s. KEY DETAIL has been creating mural art for more than twenty years and has installed murals all over Europe, Asia and U.S. They travel with their two young children, Max and Andy. Page 55 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 BBBBBBBEB " 6,000sqf ft Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Page 57 of84 35'x60 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Three Rivers Geographically Fort Wayne is situated on the three rivers. Key Detail took it as inspiration and developed the design according d6 e to this theme. ASH Three charming women symbolize three rivers. They depicted the women as beautiful water elements and painted fish, swans, ducks and other water creatures in the background add more intricacy to the mural. They also took into consideration the diversity of the population. Page 58 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 1 In September 2019 the Mayor of Greencastle, IN, William A. Dory, Jr., Mayor awarded them for painting Indiana's largest mural. InJune, 2023 they received two National Mural Awards: National Silver Award and Regional Gold Award for the mural they painted for LivCo Walls Mural Festival in Geneseo, NY, US. Page 59-of-84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 KEY DETAIL CONCE DBI MURAL PROJECT In BELLEFONE, PA Page 60 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Concept lam grateful fort thei information that was provided. significant themef from the city's history Airmail. also conducted my own research into the city's various aspects of history. I greatly appreciate all the directions and themes that were shared with me. Among them, have chosen a This profession was immensely important in the past. Its historical significance is quite inspiring to me. This profession was crucial and perilous back then. Many pilots sacrificed their lives while carrying out their duties due tot the challenges they faced. painted the Havilland DH-4s airplane, which was among the aircraft used during that time. Icaptured the pilot inal heroic pose. Icreated a frame for the mural in the style of an old-fashioned envelope, giving the mural the appearance of an envelope or postcard. Additionally, incorporated a classic stamp with the To complement this theme, integrated a postage stampi int the upper left corner, referencing another significant highlight in the city's history: the 'Match Factory." The vintage image of the factory researched is portrayed on the matchbox. The image of this matchbox is featured on the postage stamp, effectively bridging together two themes: airr mail and the matchi factory. To enhance the mural's aesthetic, used a retro color palette, giving it a slightly vintage appearance. Ichose warm red- brown colors that complement thes surrounding downtown area. words "Via air mail" adorned with wings. Page 61 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Concept lam grateful for the information that was provided. Lalso conducted my own research into the city's various aspects of history. I greatly appreciate all the directions and themes that were shared with me. Among them, I have chosen a significant theme from the city's history - Airmail. This profession was immensely important in the past. Its historical significance is quite inspiring to me. This profession was crucial and perilous back then. Many pilots sacrificed their lives while carrying out their duties due to the challenges they faced. Ip painted the Havilland DH-4s airplane, which was among the aircraft used during that time. captured the pilot in a heroic pose. Icreated a frame for the mural in the style of an old-fashioned envelope, giving the mural the appearance of an envelope or postcard. Additionally, I incorporated a classic stamp with the words "Via air mail" adorned with wings. To complement this theme, lintegrated a postage stamp in the upper left corner, referencing another significant highlight in the city's history: the 'Match Factory.' The vintage image of the factory Ir researched is portrayed on the matchbox. The image of this matchbox is featured on the postage stamp, effectively bridging together two themes: air mail and the match factory. To enhance the mural's aesthetic, I used a retro color palette, giving it a slightly vintage appearance. I chose warm red-brown colors that complement the surrounding downtown area. Page 62 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 EXCERPTS FROM DESIGN: MATCH FACTORY : Page 63of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 EXCERPT FROM DESIGN VIA P Page 64 of8 84 EXCERPT FROM DESIGN Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Page 65 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 REQUEST: to obtain a certificate ofappropriateness, as well as a permit from Bellefonte Borough DOWNIONT BELLEFONTE Page 66of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 THANKYOU! DOWNINY BELLEFONTE Prepared by A HI Public Spaces Consulting, LLC I AHCONSULTINGLLC.COM Page 67 of84 9/22/23, 10:18AM Mail- Alyssa Doherty- Outlook Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Fw: Bellefonte Spring Street Streetscape Project Schedule Donald Holderman dholderman@belletontepagov> Frig 9/22/2023 10:17AM To:Alyssa Doherty achetyebeleonepagon 1attachments (106) KB) Bellefonte Spring Street Streetscape Project.pdf; Alyssa: Please place this email (as a cover: sheet) along with the attachments ini the next Council packet. Thank you, Donald L. Holderman Assistant Borough Manager Bellefonte Borough 814-355-1501 extension 215 HISTORIC Bellefonte From: Jaunette Matis aunetteenastaseconstruction.com> Sent: Friday, September 22, 20236:01AM To: Brian Hoffheins Brian.Hottneins@tkI360.com>; Donald Holderman dholderman@bellfontepa.gov> Cc:. John Nastase john@nastaseconstruction.com>; Preston Repman prepman@nastaseconstruction.com> Subject: Bellefonte Spring Street Streetscape Project Schedule Good Morning, please let us know. Thank you, Jaunette Matis Project Administrator M: 814-280-5373 John Nastase Construction Inc. P.O. Box 1 Snow Shoe, PA 16874 Please find attached thes schedule for Spring Street Streetscape project. Should you have questions or need additional information Page 68 of 84 htps.loutookofice.com/malinpowidAAQMAGYAN.RIN2MALWANTMINDE4MCOAOWNLTQWMGRY,.hYwNhwgAOAKXdM2BVRRZEJBPGK942B.. 1/1 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 ID Task Name Duration Start Finish September October November Decembe 8/27 9/3 9/10/9/7/924 10/110/8 onsinon.hozlusliulnn2.nqAszA 1 Bellefonte Spring Street 51.5 days Tue9/12/23 Wed1 11/22/23 Streetscape Project 2 Notice to Proceed 3 Submittals 4 Survey 5 Mobilize 7 8 9 10 11 Concrete 12 Curbing 13 Form/pour 14 strp/sawcut/Dacknll day 15 Sidewalks 16 Base 17 Form/Pour 18 Strip Forms/Caulkingl day 19 Parking Meters and Signa1 day 21 Traffic Control Setup 1day 22 Demo 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 days Tue 9/12/23 Tue 9/12/23 10 days Tue 9/12/23 Mon 9/25/23 2 days Tue 9/12/23 Wed 9/13/23 0.5 days Mon! 9/18/23 Mon 9/18/23 9/12 6 West High to Driveway 10 days Mon 9/18/23 Mon 10/2/23 Traffic Control Setup 1day Demo Mon 9/18/23 Tue 9/19/23 2days Tue 9/19/23 Thu 9/21/23 Aspratv/Cur/SOewa1s days Tue 9/19/23 Wed 9/20/23 Install temp access 0.5 days Thu 9/21/23 Thu 9/21/23 6 days Thu 9/21/23 Fri9/29/23 3 days Thu 9/21/23 Tue 9/26/23 2 days Thu 9/21/23 Mon 9/25/23 Mon 9/25/23 Tue 9/26/23 3 days Tue 9/26/23 Fri9/29/23 Tue 9/26/23 Wed9/27/23 Wed 9/27/23 Thu 9/28/23 Thu 9/28/23 Fri9/29/23 Fri9/29/23 Mon 10/2/23 Mon 10/2/23 Tue 10/3/23 2days Tue 10/3/23 Thu 10/5/23 1day 1day 20 Driveway to Cherry St. Alle10 days Mon 10/2/23 Mon 10/16/23 Asprat/Curooewals days Tue 10/3/23 Wed 10/4/23 Install temp access 0.5 days Thu 10/5/23 Thu 10/5/23 Concrete Curbing Form/pour strp/sawcut/Dacknll day Sidewalks Base Form/Pour 6days Thui 10/5/23 Fri10/13/23 3 days Thu 10/5/23 Tue 10/10/23 2days Thu 10/5/23 Mon 10/9/23 Mon 10/9/23 Tue 10/10/23 30 days Tue 10/10/23 Fri 10/13/23 Tue 10/10/23 Wed 10/11/23 Wed 10/11/23Thu 10/12/23 1 day 1day Page 1 Page 69 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 ID Task Name 32 33 Duration Start Finish September October November Decembe 8/27_9/3 9/10/9/7/924 10/1_10/81 onsinog.horluslius.ung.nqphAsza Strip Forms/Caulkingl day Parking Meters and Signa1 day 34 Cherry St to end of Municipal Lot 35 Demo 36 37 Concrete 38 Curbing 39 Form/pour 40 strp/sawcut/Dackill day 41 Sidewalks 42 Base 43 Form/Pour 44 Strip Forms/Caulking1 day 45 Signage 46 47 Demo 48 49 Concrete 50 Curbing 51 52 Strip/sawcut/Dac.1 day 53 Sidewalks 54 Base 55 Form/Pour 1 day 56 Strip Forms/Caulk1 day 57 Signage 58 Brick Pavers 59 As-Built Drawings 61 Final Completion Thu 10/12/23 Fri10/13/23 Fri10/13/23 Mon 10/16/23 10/16/23 17 days Mon Wed 11/8/23 1.5 days Mon 10/16/2:Tue 10/17/23 6 days Wed 10/18/2Wed10/25/23 3 days Wed 10/18/2F1.10/20/23 2days Wed 10/18/23Thu 10/19/23 Fri 10/20/23 Fri10/20/23 3days Mon 10/23/2:Wed 10/25/23 Mon 10/23/23Mon 10/23/23 Tue 10/24/23 Tue 10/24/23 Wed 10/25/23Wed 10/25/23 Thu 10/26/23 Thu 10/26/23 Asprat/Curo,50ewal15 days Mon 10/16/23Tue 10/17/23 1 day 1day 1day Smokers Express Frontag8.5 days Fri10/27/23 Wed11/8/23 Asphal/Curt/sdew15 days Fril 10/27/23 Mon 10/30/23 1.5 days Fri10/27/23 Mon 10/30/23 6days Mon 10/30/2:Tue 11/7/23 3 days Mon 10/30/2:Thu 11/2/23 Form/pour 2days Mon 10/30/23Wed 11/1/23 Wed 11/1/23 Thu 11/2/23 3 days Thu 11/2/23 Tue 11/7/23 Thu1 11/2/23 Fri11/3/23 Fri11/3/23 Mon 11/6/23 Mon 11/6/23 Tue 11/7/23 Tue 11/7/23 Wed 11/8/23 10 days Wed 11/8/23 Wed 11/22/23 Odays Wed 11/22/23Wed: 11/22/23 Odays Wed 11/22/23Wed 11/22/23 1 day 1 day 11/ 11 11 60 Closeout Documentation Odays Wed 11/22/23Wed 11/22/23 Page 2 Page 70 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Memo To: From: Date: Re: COUNCIL Don September 18, 2023 Request for Alternative Fuels Tax Wer received information from the PA Department of Revenue essentially stating that the Borough must apply for an Application for Alternative Fuels License and begin reporting, as of 2021, all EV Charging Station usage in what will be either a monthly Recently, Council determined the cost of paying for the electricity would be $2.00 per hour. We are still working on the meters and signage, however, given this new: set of requirements, at a minimum, Council may want to consider increasing thé cost to Since our EV Charging Stations are not network connected and we have no way of accurately accounting for usage (until we get the meters installed), we will have to estimate the usage from 2021 to present. Even after the meters are installed, we will be relying on enforcement to give us an accurate account of usage as someone ory yearly report under an Alternative Fuels Tax Report. $2.50 hour to cover the cost of the AFT. could still charge their vehicle without paying the meter. Page 71 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 PA Alternative Fuels Tax & (Public) EV Charging Station Licensing Cayaban, Patricia pcayaban@pagov> To:Donald Holderman dholderman@belletontepagov> Tue 9/12/2023 11:49A AM Good morning sir, Per our phone call earlier, our department has reached out as a recent review of information available toi the PA Department of Revenue suggests your company may not be registered toi file and pay all applicable business taxes, specifically Alternative Fuels Tax. Below are the definition and implementation found on Chapter 90 of the PA Vehicle Code: O REV-822 - Application for Alternative Fuels License DMF-101 - 2023 Alternative Fuels Tax Report $9002. Definitions. "Alternative fuels." Natural gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified natural gas (LNG), liquid propane gas and liquified petroleum gas (LPG), alcohols, gasoline-alcohol mixtures containing at least 85% alcohol by volume, hydrogen, hythane, electricity. and anyo other fuel used to propel motor vehicles ont thep public highways which ist not taxable as fuels or liquid fuels under this "Alternative fuel dealer-user." Any person who delivers or places alternative fuels intot thet fuel supply tank or other device ofa chapter. vehicle for use ont the public highways. 59004. Imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions. (d) Alternative fuels tax.-- (1) A1 taxi is hereby imposed upon alternative fuels used to propel vehicles of any kind or character on the public highways. The rate of tax applicable to each alternative fuel shall be computed by the department on a gallon equivalent (2) The taxi imposed in this section upon alternative fuels shall be reported and paid to the department by each alternative fuel dealer-user rather than by distributors under this chapter similar to the manner in which distributors are required to report and pay the tax on liquid fuels and fuels, and the licensing and bonding provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to alternative fuel dealer-users. The department may permit alternative fuel dealer-users to report the tax due for reporting periods greater than one month up to an annual basis provided the taxi is prepaid on the estimated amount of alternative fuel to be used in: such extended period. The bonding requirements may be waived by the By definition, thet taxi is owed regardless of thei transaction - pay per kwh, pay per time/minutes, or free charging. As previously discussed, if the chargers are solely used by the Borough, theni it would be considered tax-exempt. Ift the chargers are open to the public, permits are required. Depending on the kWh usage, you may either be required toi file an annual or monthly taxi reporting. Please also note that previous year's usage would also need to ber reported, oldest Ify you! have a myPATH profile, your may register the Alternative Fuels account through that portal as well. Ify you arer no basis and shall be published as necessary by notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. department where the tax has been prepaid. period would be from 2021. If you have further questions about this, please let me know. longer using the unit(s), please let us know as well SO we may update the account accordingly. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you, Patricia J. Cayaban I TACT Motor and Alternative Fuel Tax Division PO Box 280646 I Harrisburg PA 17128-0646 PA Department of Revenue I Bureau of Business Taxpayer Accounting Page 72 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Phone: 717.787.9595 I Fax: 717.787.6261 E-mail: pcayaban@pa.goy wwW.reVenIG.pa.SoV Department of Revenue Mission: To fairly, efficiently, and accurately administer Pennsylvania tax and Lottery The information transmitted is intended only for the person ore entity to whom iti is addressed. and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any use of this information other than by the intended recipient is prohibited. Ify you receive this message in error, please send a reply e-mail to the programs. sender and delete the material from any and all computers. Please consider the environment before printing this email. Page 73 of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 pennsylvania REV-822 PAD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE POE BOX: 280646 HARRISBURG PA1 17128-0646 8220020105 APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAXI PERMIT (SU) MOD 04-20 (FI) OFFICIAL USE ONLY Complete this application tor request anA Alternative Fuels Tax Permit, whichi is needed whenever: alternative fuels are used and plaçedi intot the: supply tank ofar motor vehicle intended for use on a public! highway oft the commonwealth. Legal Name (Fori individual applicants givey your full legalr name) Trade Name or DBA (if different from Legal Name) SECTION APPLICANT INFORMATION FEIN SSN (sole proprietor'sifF FEIN does not exist) Business Telephone Number Cellular Telephone Number Fax Number Contact Person Name Contact Person Email Address SECTION County County SECTION III Sole Proprietor Corporation Provide your NAICS code Contact Person Title ADDRESS INFORMATION Physical Street Address (PO Boxi is not acceptable) Mailing Address (if different from above) City City State ZIP Code State ZIP Code BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Filli int the oval that describes the organization ofy your business. Ifincorporated, provide date and state ofi incorporation Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership Limited Liability Company Other State Date NAICS_ Ifand out-of-state corporation, provide date ofF Foreign Registration Statement. Date Name, title, Social Security number, FEIN or ITIN and home address oft the individual applicant if different from Section ,Applicant Information, above or, in the case ofap partnership orl limitedI liability company, each individual partner orr member owning 50 percent or more equityi int the entity and, int the case ofac corporation, the President, Secretary and' Treasurer. Ifa partnership or limited liability company has noi individual partners orr members orr no partner or member owning 50 percent or more equity int the entity, please listt the name, title, Social Security number, FEIN or ITIN and home address of ani individual responsible fort the partnership orl limitedI liability company's remittance obligations. The FEIN in Section I,Applicant Information, may not be used below. Attach as separate sheet if more spacei isr required. Name Home Address Name Home Address Name Home Address Title City Title City Title City SSN/FEIN/ITIN State ZIP Code SSN/FEIN/ITIN State ZIP Code SSN/FEIN/ITIN State ZIP Code 8220020105 8220020105 Page 9a9F84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 8220020205 REV-822 (SU) MOD 04-20(FI) SECTION III Name Name SECTION IV Company Name Address County SECTIONV BUSINESS ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: (continued) Name, title, telephone and email address of persons (other than individual owners, partners ore elected officers of the partnership, association, or corpo- ration) who are authorized by any individual listed above, or by power of attorney, tos sign and/or discuss with the department any information related to your application and alternative fuelt tax reports. Attach a separate sheeti if more spacei isr required. Title Title Email Address Email Address Contact Person City Telephone Number Telephone Number Telephone Number Contact Person Title State ZIP Code TAX REPORTING SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Indicate the alternative fuel(s) being used: (Filli in all that apply). Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Do youi import alternative fuels? Do you export alternative fuels? Methanol Ethanol Electricity Yes No Yes No E85 M85 Other Ifyes, indicate. states product isi imported from Ifyes, indicate. states product is exported to Average monthly taxable alternative fuel sales during the preceding 121 months Average monthly taxable alternative fuel use duringt the preceding 12 months Do youl have storage in Pennsylvania? Yes No lfyes, please complete the below. List the location of your storage tank(s), its physical address, storage capacity, whether the property on whicht the facility rests is owned or leased and whether the pumps are metered or not. *Types ofs storage are overhead or underground tanks, skid tanks, trucks or drums. Attach a separate sheet if more spacei is required. Street/ Address City Street Address City Street Address City Type of Fuel Capacity Type of Fuel Capacity Type of Fuel Capacity Properties Owned Leased Properties Owned Leased Properties Owned Leased Delivered By Metered Pumps Unmetered Pumps Delivered By Metered Pumps Unmetered Pumps Delivered By Metered Pumps Unmetered Pumps State ZIP Code State ZIP Code State ZIP Code 8220020205 8220020205 PAGE2 Page 75'of84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 8220020305 REV-822 (SU) MOD 04-20(FI) MISCELLANEOUS (continued) SECTIONV Name Name Name SECTIONVI Ifapplicable, please provide the name of your supply source(s). Attach a separate sheet if more spacei is required. Address Address Address Telephone Number Telephone Number Telephone Number CERTIFICATION ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION Applicant further agrees, under penalty of perjury, thatt thei information provided on this application, tot the! best of his/her knowledge, ist true, accurate and complete. This form must bes signed! by an owner, partner or corporate officer named on this application or by ana authorized: agent. If signed! by ana autho- rized agent, ap properly completed Power ofA Attorney and Declaration of Representative (REV-677) must be attached tot this application. Name Signature Title Date Are you aware of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's new e-Services portal: myPATH? my PATH You may submit payments, registration, renewals, and more, online. Visit revenue.pa.govlmypathinformation for more information. 8220020305 8220020305 PAGE.3 Page 76'of8 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 4410123105 pennsylvania PARTMEKTOFREVENUE (SU)MOD11-22/FD DMF-101 POE BOX 280646 HARRISBURG PA 17128-0646 TAXPAYER INFORMATION OFFICIAL USE ONLY 2023 ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAX REPORT SECTIONI Name Street Address City Account ID SECTION I 1. Taxable' Volume 2. Oil Company Franchise Tax Rate Subject to Discount 3. Gross Oil Company Frachise Tax Subject to Discount (Line 1xLine 2) Percentage of Gross Tax tol Total Less/ Apportioned Discount 6. Net Oil Company Frachise Tax Subject to Discount (Line 3-Line 5) 7. Oil Company Franchise Tax Rate Not Subject to Discount 8. Oil Company Franchise Tax Not Subject to Discount (Line 1xL Line 7) Check Appropriate Block No Activity Cancel Permit Change Name and/or Address Amended Report F State ZIP Code FEIN/SSN INVENTORY SUMMARY Period (Month & Year) Tax Period End Date A CNG (GGE) 0.124 % B (DGE) 0.140 % C (gals) 0.092 % D (gals) 0.089 % E ELECTRICITY Other (kWh) 0.0037 % G TOTALS ITEM LNG PROPANE/LPG E-85 % 100% 0.487 0.548 0.359 0.349 .0146 9. Total Alternativel Fuels Tax Due (Total ofL Line 6+T Total ofLine 8) 10. Interest 11.Penally 12. Less Authorized Credits 13.1 Total Amount Due 14. Credit tol Next Period 15.A Amount to be Refunded SECTION III tax period. Name Telephone Number CERTIFICATION I(We)! hereby swear ora affirm underp penalties prescribed by lawt that this reporti is at true and correct record ofa allt transactions listedf fort the above referenced Signature Email Address Title Date 4410123105 4410123105 Page 77 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 pennsylvania DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Instructions for DMF-101 data as necessary to support the tax reported. This information would be reported under Other. To convert CNG or Hydrogen from standard cubic feet into Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGES), use the formulas DMF-101 IN (SU)N MOD 11-22 Alternative Fuels Tax Report GENERAL INFORMATION The Alternative Fuels Tax Report may be reproduced and used for subsequent reporting. Reports are also available CONVERSION FACTORS online at www.revenue.pa.go. RA-PAMotorfuelinfo@pa.gov. For questions regarding this form or the taxation of below. Alternative Fuels, please contact the department at Electronic filing options are available for Alternative Fuel Tax reports. Visit mypath.pa.gov for more information. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Pursuant to Chapter 90 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, CNG in standard cubic feet (scf): Divide CNG (scf) units by 126.67 to convert to gasoline gallon equivalents (GGES). Hydrogen in standard cubic feet (scf): Divide Hydrogen (scf) units by 357.37 to convert to gasoline gallon equivalents (GGES). an alternative fuel dealer-user must pay tax on alternative ELECTRICITY FACTORS fuels whenever such fuels are placed into the supply tank For electric powered vehicles, to calculate the kWh used, of an alternative fuel vehicle in Pennsylvania for use on multiply the kWh it takes to charge the vehicle (see public highways. Alternative fuels are taxed on a gallon- manufacturer specifications) by the number of times that equivalent basis. Applicable definitions include the the vehicle was charged in that reporting period. Keeping following: ALTERNATIVE FUEL daily charging logs will greatly assist with the calculation. Mail report to: PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PO BOX 280646 HARRISBURG PA 17128-0646 Natural gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid propane gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), alcohols, gasoline-alcohol mixtures containing at least 85 percent alcohol by volume, hydrogen, hythane, electricity and any other fuel used to propel motor vehicles on the public highways which is not taxable as Anyone who delivers or places alternative fuel into the fuel LINE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION I ACTIVITY BOX fuels or liquid fuels under Chapter 90. ALTERNATIVE FUEL DEALER-USER use on public highways. GALLON-EQUIVALENT BASIS most recent PAI Bulletin. supply tank of an alternative fuel vehicle in Pennsylvania for TAXPAYER INFORMATION The taxi is imposed on an adjusted rate basis detailed ini the NO ACTIVITY Check this block if you did not conduct any transactions Check this block if you are requesting your permit be canceled. The cancellation date used will be the due date or date received of this return, whichever is later. A final return must be filed for activity prior to the cancellation during the filing period. CANCEL PERMIT ALTERNATIVE FUELS TO BE LISTED UNDER OTHER Subject to Discount Not Subject to Discount 0.487 0.325 0.244 0.280 Hydrogen (GGE) 0.124 Ethanol (gals) 0.083 Methanol (gals) 0.062 M-85 (gals) 0.072 request. To determine the tax on ai fuel not shown on the front of this CHANGE NAME AND/OR ADDRESS form or in these instructions, provide a letter indicating the To note any change to your name or address, check this fuel type, the BTU content of the alternative fuel and other block and make the applicable change. www.revenue.pa.yoy Page 78 of 84 DMF-101 1 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 AMENDED REPORT correcting. LINE 5G Check this block if this report corrects information previously reported, noting the period and year you are DISCOUNT Calculate discount on the Gross Oil Company Franchise Tax- Subject to Discount as follows and enter total discount a. 2 percent (0.02) for tax of $50,000 or less; b. 1.5 percent (0.015) for taxi in excess of $50,000 but 1p percent (0.01) for taxi in excess of $75,000 but not d. 0.5 percent (0.005) for tax in excess of $100,000. SECTION II LINE1 on Line 5, Column G. INVENTORY SUMMARY TAXABLE VOLUME collected for each fuel type. not exceeding $75,000; exceeding $100,000; and Enter the volume sold and/or used on which tax was LINE2 LINE 6 The oil company franchise tax rate that is subject to discount is printed in each column for each fuel type. NET OIL COMPANY FRANCHISE TAX- SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT for all fuel types. LINE3 Subtract the discount from the Gross Oil Company Franchise Tax Subject to Discount (Line 3 minus Line 5) GROSS OIL COMPANY FRANCHISE TAX- SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT rate on Line 2. Multiply taxable volumes on Line 1 by the appropriate tax LINE7 The oil company franchise tax rate that is not subject to discount is printed in each column for each fuel type. LINE 4 PERCENT OF GROSS TAX TO TOTAL more than one fuel is present: LINE8 8 Round to the nearest hundredth. If only one fuel type is OIL COMPANY FRANCHISE TAX- present on the tax return, this figure is always 100%. If NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT Multiply taxable volume from Line 1 by the tax rate shown Line 4, Column F = Line 3F divided by Line 3G. Line 4, Column E = Line 3E divided by Line 3G. Line 4, Column D =l Line 3D divided by Line 3G. Line 4, Column C =l Line 3C divided by Line 3G. Line 4, Column B = Line 3B divided by Line 3G. Line 4, Column A = 100 minus the sum of Line 4, on Line 71 for each fuel type. LINES 9 TOTAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAX DUE Enter the sum of Lines 6 and 8. LINE 10 Columns B, C,D, E, and F. APPORTIONED DISCOUNT INTEREST Interest is calculated on the tax due at a specified rate. LINE 5 LINE 11 a. Multiply 5G by 4A. Enter the result on 5A. b. Multiply 5G by 4B. Enter the result on 5B. C. Multiply 5G by 4C. Enter the result on 5C. d. Multiply 5G by 4D. Enter the result on 5D. e. Multiply 5G by 4E. Enter the result on 5E. f. Multiply 5G by 4F. Enter the result on 5F. LATE FILE PENALTY 10% (0.10). Penalty is calculated on the tax due at a specified rate of LINE 12 AUTHORIZED CREDITS Enter any credit available authorized byt the PA Department The total 0f5A,5B,5C,5D, 5E, and 5F must equal 5G. of Revenue. 2 DMF-101 Page 79 of84 www.reyenue.pa.gov Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 LINE 13 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Enter the amount of your tax due. Payments of $1,000 or more must be made electronically. If your remittance is being submitted electronically, mark the block accordingly. Failure to pay electronically, as required, will result in a penalty assessment of 3 percent of the tax due up to $500 for each occurrence. For payments of less than $1,000, check should be made payable to the PA Department of Revenue. LINE 14 CREDIT TO NEXT PERIOD carried to the next filing period. AMOUNT TO BE REFUNDED Enter the amount you want as a refund. Enter the amount of any remaining credit you would like LINE 15 www.revenuepa.gov Page 80 of 84 DMF-101 3 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 NASTASE CONSTRUCTION PO Box1 1 Snow Shoe, PA: 16874 P:814.280.1111 F:814.387.4959 To: Bellefonte Borough Date:9/29/23 Project: Parkview Heights Storm Water Att: Don Holderman Don, On behalf of John Nastase Construction Inc. Iwould like to bringi it to your attention that we hada a major error within our bid for the Parkview Heights Stormwater Project. Ihad misread addendum #3 and calculated the wrong station number for the described scope of the project. lam unable to complete the required scope of work for the bid price I'submitted. Itruly apologize for my mistake and any impacts that Imay have caused for the Bellefonte Borough. If at all possible - would like to officially withdraw our bidi for this project. lappreciate you understanding in this matter and look forwardi to working with you on future projects. Thank you, John Nastase Page 81 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 memo: Date: To: From: October 2, 2023 Council meeting Bellefonte Borough Council Julie Brooks Subject: Request to declare aggressive bees a nuisance Ihave received numerous complaints from neighbors of a property on East Bishop Street about stinging and extremely aggressive bees in the area. Neighbors have reported being stung repeatedly and several residents have reported the bees stinging dogs in the area also. I have included e-mails from residents received recently with lam requesting that Borough Council declare aggressive stinging bees a nuisance detrimental to public health as allowed in Bellefonte Borough nuisance code, included this memo. below. $377-1Abatement of nuisances. No person shall maintain or permit to be maintained on any property owned or occupied by him within the Borough any condition productive of a nuisance detrimental to the public health or which may be SO declared by Council. Upon receipt of notice from Council that such condition exists on the property owned or occupied by him, it shall be the duty of such person to abate the nuisance created thereby to the satisfaction of Council within the time limit specified in such notice, in default of which Council may cause the abatement thereof and the Borough may collect the cost of such abatement, with an additional charge of 10%, from such person in default. Page 82 of 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 Greetings Borough, lwanted to reach out about some extremely aggressive bees we've had over the past few months in our backyard (my address is 320 E. Bishop St). My kids first noticed it and while they luckily were not stung, we believe our dogs have been stung on numerous occasions. They have had evenings where they have skin irritations and constant scratching. This is a second home for us sO we are only there maybe a couple weekends a month but it has caused us at times to not be able to be outside at all, especially in our backyard. Even just simple yard maintenance tasks have been difficult for us since these bees are sO aggressive and tend to go immediately to the Ita appears there is a neighbor a couple houses down that is harvesting bee hives. I do not know them at all but I'm curious if the borough is aware of this and ift that residence is meeting all the standards required to keep the bees safe/controlled. It has become a regular nuisance for our trips to PA. Appreciate your time and any help you can provide. My full contact information below should you need to reach out. head, face and neck area. Best Regards, Eric McNett 703-362-3467 320 E Bishop St, Bellefonte, PA Page 83 of8 84 Bellefonte Borough Council Packet for October 2, 2023 -For the public Borough Council Meeting: -We have had repeated encounters with stinging bees, biting bees, headbutting bees, and being chased out of our yard by aggressive bees for the last 7 to 8 years, from roughly April through October. People and pets have been stung yearly at least once, usually multiple times a year, and sometimes there have been multiple stings at one time to multiple people and pets. -The homeowner has a severe bee allergy, requiring an epipen and prescription medication to -There have been multiple years of being unable to use the backyard for the month of May due to aggressive bees stinging, biting, chasing people, and dogs. The lawn does not get mowed, we have to walk our dogs elsewhere to use the bathroom, and we have been unable to safely access and utilize our yard, garden, or garage. We are unable to enjoy our backyard, sit out, grill, eat outside, yearly due to the bees chasing, stinging, and biting us when we attempt to do -We are, at times, unable to maintain our property, including basic yardwork, maintenance, mowing, weedwhacking without negative bee encounters (stings, bites, chasing, headbutting -We have bees flocking to our soaker hoses in our garden for fresh water making it difficult to weed, pick fruits and veggies, etc without bees coming after us as they cover the hoses and gather to drink from the puddles (There is no noticeable source of fresh water available 24/7 on -The homeowner, who owns his own construction business, cannot safely and without bee interference, use his power tools in the backyard, access the garage, etc without bees stinging, biting, chasing, ongoing for 7to 8 years when the bees are active (April-October). Projects and -The homeowners have approached the bee owners repeatedly, at least once, if not twice a year, about this nuisance for multiple years. Two years ago we were told they would be moved toal Huntingdon County property. That has yet to occur and more bees and hives arrive yearly. The bee owners have suggested we avoid our yard when the bees are aggressive, wear lighter colored clothes sO they don't think we're bears, and often tell us after we've been stung, that the bees were "riled up because their hives were being worked on." No prior warning is ever -We have seen (and smelled) an increase in skunks and opossums in our yard, and even had -In looking at bee ordinances in other boroughs and those recommended by Cornell and the PA Beekeepers Association these bees do not appear to be kept in a safe or recommended manner for their own good and/or the safety of the people of the neighborhood. manage the after-effects of bee stings. SO. by bees). the bee owner's property). materials cannot be stripped or painted as it attracts the bees, as well. given in these instances. a bear on the block in the last 2 years. Mary Boyle-Fedor & André Fedor 318 E Bishop St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Page 84 of 84