THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING August 14, 2023  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Absent: Cody. Jackson and Art VanTassel report given by Eric Buzza.. carried  Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Lu Anne Izzo,Jimmy Nolfi, and Douglas  Ordak.  Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Nolfi, to approve the meeting minutes oft the Regular Meeting (July 10, 2023) with the correction that there was nota Amotion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept the balances A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Nolfi, to approve payment of Visitors: Ken Smith,Joey Gleghorn, Nick Vercilla (New Castle News), and John Kliem Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that he spoke with General Code regarding the codifying of the borough's ordinances. The company would bring the borough up to date including current laws taking thel last forty years of adopted ordinances. The borough would receive a draft] highlighting the areas that need updated. The borough would then make the decision by passing an ordinance that would cover all the changes to the ordinances. This is projected tol be a two-year process. Mayor Leslie mentioned that this could be budgeted over the next two years. Council agreed to have the major ordinances sent to the company for an estimate on the cost to the borough. Mayor Leslie reported that the Bessemer Presbyterian Church resurfaced the parking lot that was purchased offof Mohawk School District and has resurfaced a section of Roosevelt Ave. (Ext.) along with the parking lot. Mayor Leslie will provide al letter to High Performance Sealcoating stating that the improvement to the extension was not for any borough street improvement. Mayor Leslie gave the financial report for the Bessemer Community Days. The costs totaled $2,264.28, but with the generous donations, we were able to cover everything. The fireworks were donated and the dunk-tank was an Eagle Scout project. The amount from donations came to $1,380. Payment ofall expenses came from the recreational account leaving roughly a $200 balance. Next year Mayor Leslie would like to have Community Days in] June 2024 due to the other event taking place in July. The Halloweenfest scheduled for Saturday, October 28h, will include a small costume parade along with the judging of the costumes at the borough building. The Christmas Parade is tentatively set for Saturday, The need for a storage. garage was discussed. This has been tabled for further discussion. Fire Department) Report: The Fire Department was absent. No report was sent to the  ofthe Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit..carried  the. August bills..carried  (BMA)  December gth with the commitment of the Mohawk band participation. Police Report: Mayor Leslie read report..see written report  borough.  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGHCOUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING August 14, 2023  Public Works Report: Ken Holly was present. See written report.  12" Backhoe bucket was discussed. Confusion on whether the bucket was ever purchased. The secretary will contact the company (Clarks Equipment in Barkeyville, PA) to see: ift the bucket is still available and will make arrangements tol have it picked up. The need fora second employee was discussed. President Izzo and Mr. Nolfi agreed to meet to go over the resumes that the borough received from the New Castle School ofTrades. The Human Resource Committee will meet on Wednesday,August 16 at 5:80pm to discuss hiring. John Kliem reported on updates regarding the late fees and payment plans. Mr. Kliem provided council with a revised copy of the payment plan.  BMA Report: See written financial reports.  Engineer's Report: Eric. Buzza was not present at the meeting but did send his report... see The report mentioned that Gannett Fleming will need to increase the amount for the S. Main Street bridge (Hickory Creek) project due to PennDOT making changes to the Amotion was: made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to increase the amount payable to Gannett Fleming for the S. Main Street bridge (Hickory Creek) waterline relocation project at $5,600 after Mr. Slosser rescinded the previous motion for the The testing for Well #1 and Well #2 that the borough was advised to conduct was discussed A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, tol have Well #1 and Well #2 tested for the additional chemicals Microbac/PFAS) at a cost of $600 per The Integrity Aquatic (Quote $6,971) was the only company that he could find for the water Amotion was made by Mr. Orkak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to move forward with Integrity Aquatic, out of Cortland, Ohio, to inspect and clean the water tower at a cost of Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante - Catch basin (908 1/2 E. Poland Ave.)needs to be Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to have United Asphalt drop the catch basin at 908 % E. Poland Ave at a cost of $4,260-.carried The storm drain in front of the Fire Department is the borough's responsibility per PennDOT considering the reporting of the issue was submitted tool long after the time the bridge was: replaced. He will get prices for its repair. The street paving he would like to see would be 306' of6th Street starting at E: Poland Ave. along the curb to the newly paved A1 motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to pave the area of 6th Street from E. Poland. Ave 306' north from the newly paved parking lot to the across to the curbside (east side), and patch then Tar & Chip First Covenant Drive..carried The Oak Street Storm Drain that was damaged when the sewers were installed was discussed regarding asking the BMA to cover half of the costs. The secretary will provide the BMA with a copy of the invoice for the BMA's next monthly meeting.  written report.  project. The increased cost will be $5,600.  amount of $5,550..carried  regarding the cost of $600 for each well.  well..carried  tower inspection and possible cleaning.  $6,971..carried Committee Reports: dropped for better water flow.  parking lot and First Covenant Drive (patch and tar and chip).  Human Resources: Art VanTassel - Absent  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING August 14, 2023  Borough Property: Bob Slosser - McCandless Ford did not have a white truck. There is a silver Ford F-250 available and the paperwork is underway for its purchase. The undercoating will be approximately $1,000 or less with the same company that did the He reported that one of the diesel fire trucks was filled with gasoline. He also reported that replacing the borough roof with a gable roofwould cost between Ai flatr roofwould be considerably less. He will get an estimate for a new flat roof. Finance, Litigation.and Appropriations: CodyJ Jackson - Absent Tabled until present Water: and Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi - Ladder Guard - Water Tower An motion was: made by Mr. Nolfi, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to order and install the ladder guard for the ladder on the water tower at a cost of $1,003.95.carried He met with Gary Pezzuolo regarding the pump house piping and aj possible 80' x 80' one- story building bringing up both water supplies and tying them into each other. This would provide more: room: for a future filtration system. He feels council should lean more towards taking this route than just replacing the pipes and creating al lower back access to the lower level. There are also grants available for this type of funding. MayorLeslie will Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak - Feels that before we agree to the grass cutting in 2024, we need to be more specific with whom the borough has cutting the grass. There have been areas that have been missed and areas that need: more attention. The need to replace the sign at the Bessemer Lake Park was discussed. Mayor Leslie will look into costs Coordinator: Reported to council that Mrs. Novad will need to take two weeks off to take care of personal matters in Arizona. She reported that she will access the borough computer remotely via her laptop. She will be able to: remote into the meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023. She will transfer the calls to her cell phone and she will have help with any physical tasks in the office from the police department. Council suggested that the A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded' by Mr. Marciante, to reschedule the October 9, 2023 regular monthly meeting for October 16, 2023 due to the secretary being A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve the two-week absence of the secretary while she attends to personal matters in Arizona..carried The Dollar Store Tap-In-Fee documents have been requested by the company. The current water ordinance needs to be updated to include dollar amounts. The wording on the billing does not comply with the current billing. The suggested amount of $1,800 to charge to hook up to the borough's water came from Don Wharry stating that all the cost should be on the new builder. The amount you charge should allow for the borough to make aj profit for providing the water service to a new builder. Mayor Leslie will provide the solicitor with the borough's ordinance highlighting what needs' to be changed or Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to set the Tap-In Fee The refuse ordinance was also discussed regarding making changes to thel last amended ordinance to include the new 96-gallon cans that Republic Service will provide. Additional cans can be purchased through the company. The issue of suspending the garbage  undercoating on the Ford F-600. $100,000-120,000.  contact Mr. Vito Yeropoli for assistance with the grant.  EmergencyServices: Absent  for a new. Bessemer Lake Park sign.  meeting be rescheduled for the following week.  out oftown..carried  adjusted. to $2,000..carried  3    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING August 14, 2023  collection if the resident will be gone for one month or longer was discussed. Mayor Leslie will take part in the revised refuse ordinance and will submit the changes to the solicitor. The secretary will advertise Intent to. Adopt/Revise the Water Ordinance and the Refuse Old Business: Mr. Holly is requesting better chlorine pumps. Pricing will be needed in The council will need to rescind the RTK fee schedule due to the State setting these rates. A motion by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to rescind the RTK (Right-To- Know) rate of $50 and adopt the state scheduled rates..carried New Business: Trick-Or-Treat (Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 5-7pm) A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to schedule Trick-Or- Treat on Tuesday, October 81, 2028, from 5-7pm..carried Mr. Marciante mentioned that the parking lot curbs at the Municipal building should be painted due to some people tripping on them during the Community Days Event. Mr. Holly will look into getting the curbs painted bright yellow. *President Izzo made a public announcement regarding Community. Days mentioning thatj feedback *Mayor. Leslie publicly thanked the community for the support and all those that helped with the A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to adjourn the  Ordinance. order to approve.  was great and that she was pleased to hear this. preparations and the day's events. meeting..carried  Metingadjourned. at 8:36 pm Respectfully Submitted, hwlogl ganet M. Novad SecretaryTreasurer  4    BESSEMERP POUCED DEPARTMENT VLYMONTK/REPORT  Report) July2 2023 Yehioles & Equipment None Weler Totaip postings: 38 Shut Ofs: (7-7-23)C1176 C117 wasu under droppedio. controll latert 23r roset that to3.70 day CI176 lank crack worsenede emptiedt tanki into5 558 gallonsd drums Ordered45 55 gallon drumso ofc chlorine CU7: residual droppedo over nighto camei inandr resolyedt thei issue Waich dogs systemi fail: andf fixedy within (he bour, ( called Deliyeredy waters samplest to! Environmental labs solutions timst.j john) Streels Donv Fixedd downs stops signo onl Inkeside! North main Wharrya andL Landsy werei int towna andr repairedo av valved ont thec comer ofElme and Roosevell Weed Whacked Northl Main Bopough) Property Borob buildings skylighth hadl leak temporary repairr made Roof drains cleened (thanks chickenhawk) Rank loz aces andg gotr roofo cements seeler Sprayedy Weedy wacked Weed pump! killero house park, southr main bridge (closetb to! library) onp playground Trimmed Redid branches ando cleared debris from bestview ands southi main then mulchal Knnedyp park Pulledy weeds andc cleanedu upp park OneCalls Tolal:4  ALARMS(1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (21 ASSISTS (7) ASSAULTS ( (5) BURGLARY ( BURNINGO COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (41 JUVENILES(2) CRIMINALI INVESTIGATIONS (6) DUIA ARREST ) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (3) MEDICALCALIS (5) MISSING PEASONS II ERRATICDRIVERS (11 JUVENILE COMPLAINT (3) VEHICLE REPAIR (1) ROADHAZARO (4) PSYCHIATRIC 1 NARCOTICS CI PATROL OFFICERSH HOUASWORKED FUEL: MILES:  PFA PROPERTYO CHECKS REQUESTT TOS SPEAKT TOOFFICER (18) PUBLICN INTOXICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUSA ACTIVITY SUSPICIOUSVEMICUE THEFT/F FRAUD TRAFFICCITATIONS NONT TRAFFICC CITATIONS (4) TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP WELFAREC CHECK ASSISTFIRE WARRANTA ARREST 504.75 Hours 126.1 Gallons 2,131 Miles  (62) (1) ( (2) (3) (4)  (4) (20) () (3) (4) (1) (1) (1) C) (2)  (5)  713 7-2853  5H  BMAI MONTHLYREPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE:A AUGUST1, 2023 INFORMATION FOR. JULY 1-31, 2023  BMA  FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT: ENDING BALANCES  JULY1-31/2023  UTILITYACCOUNT:  $77,466.53  72 Late fee's applied to customer accounts $2,530.40 Total owedi in late payments 38 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 0 Total customer (s) tol have water shut off 0 Customers billed $50.00 délinquent fee 0 Total Property Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied  OPERATING, ACCOUNT: $184,898.13 PLGITI PRIME ACCOUNT: $298,128.68  F&GANNUITY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB:  $134,431.05 $694.924.39 $1.718.863.33  BESSEMER SEYLRELYDELINQUENT $14.850.80    M. Davidson & Associates; Inc. WasteWnter Trentmient Speciallsts 4707SepltRond JamenlowaPn. 16134 torendI To: Boardo ofDireçtors  MichaelP.I Dayldaon  GANNETT FLEMING LBridge WaterlineRelotatign  BESSEMERI BOROUGH PROJICTS STATUS UPDATTE AUGUSTI 14,2 2023N MIETING  From: MichasiP. Davidson Subject: July 2023 Opsrators Report REQUIRED  Bessemer? MunicipalA Authority Date: August 10, 2023  Theb with bridger anya aclivity replacement ofwhich preject web contracth has beena awarded. Wew willl kep thoE Borough updaled lhe cost of the lest minule become redesign aware. peeded A due budgel to PennDOT Increasec of $5,600 iso peeded toc cover information ann newi interfernoes created by thor relocation of pther consultant utilities. no!, need providing fort wocky Waso oaly abaredv wilb GFS Sdaysp priortol thed deedline. Tbis increase sboald culhee lo cover cosls asocinted with any queslione received bom doing tha workt toreplecet the watern main. 2.Chlorine. Bulk Slonge Tankl Leak The fitting. Sodium SHfTy Hypochlorila wa advised bulk to dmint storage the tank tank andlob has developed begint leak at lhe discharge bulkhead drums from- the supplier. This willl quoledc cost GF working onk Idanlifying likely incrense supplier tho fora cost ofthe chemical from lhe suppliers into ther room supply adequaley volume forb bulk deliveries, replacements Thet storage musl tank that will5t NSF 61 for sei drinkingy waler 3. PenayestFinding Wehevob beeni informedt thatt the Burough'sr requesttai PennVest'T Technical/ Assistance Program waEn notg granled. includo thoe emergenrya generatorp projectin An mpplicalion for PennVart funding can alill bo applicationw willi initallyb bet ther rasponsibility ofthel submitled. Borough. ffunds Thes cost are of, prepering tha funding reimburseble. GF canp providon assistance np prepacing theP PennVestf fundinga awardedi application. fhose costs aro ofthe, Aprephmingmeringw mpplication. Ther with next PennVesta PennVest andPADEPI representalivesi isrequiredy priorton Eubmission their] Jmmuary, 24, 20245 boardmeeling. application deadune is November for comiderationst requested. Thed dendline assistance fora eubmittale lo tho Boroughi oft their inventoryl in corpleling lOctober tho syaten sorvice linei inyenleryi ir Infermationo theE Borough, ene equipmenln meededtoc conduct liren fowte testingo ofthof fireb bydranls wasp providedto Firef lhatthisy flowi workb lestingo bec canc conductedd creale ipruesy wilhy waterg qualitya andm main! lines, Itjss stroagly ormein qualilyo linci issues thsta arired duriogu lhisy work 6. PARANEES GPY hasb been informed fnelminguiryf for coustruetiono ofabuildingfers Dollar received insuing permits by the for Borough. the consirucllon. There Kea number ofi isrues that sbould be inveatigaled Generalhasb priert been to  The this Ihe  deTAINÉD JULYzis 0.202 0.350 Maxirum 2mp Monllor Quatery Manller Quarterly D4ma1 12.0Maximum 6.1mal 4.0MI 0,17mg1  tor receive (he chemical in: 55 gallon tonkn bec certifiedu under  Flow_/MG/D) CBOD/MGAL) Totels SumardedsallMGA TolalNlroganMOL) IeelPhesphoEeL ArmeMSSRRAL FecalCellom GoomelisA Average) 33/10 09ML. Dlesalvad Oxygnn ToteiResidual Chletine(MGI)  systerm.  Theb treatment plant producedagoode quality effluento discharge.t throughoutt then month of July2 2023.A Allp paramet  4, Svalgrs GF ServicaLinel cau provide Inyenlgry 5. SeniFiTei  werev within N.P.D.E.S. permiti limits. JULY2023  2024.  The average dally flowf for ther month ofJ July was0 0.202, Thep precipltationi for. Julyy was 6.50". beens submitted! by December 31,2 2022.  during weck dayeino ordert tok haye alaffaveilablete tos recommended Thesel Include water tap in fees, review ofle proposed  address Bny Waler  The! NPDES permitf fort thet treatmentp plante expires onN May3 31,2 2023, thep permit renewal applicstion Cleanedo outl thel Influent purp stallon, cleanedt thes grit oulo ofthe! heady worke, hosedo down! the clalriflers, dralnede ando cleaned thec chlorinec contactt lanks, dralned ando cleenedt thes Bumpp pi,o cleaned  Bessemer Borough ProjectStalus! Update planstod determinei iftbey meetE Borough regulations, sformy walerr management, erosion coatrol, excayalion, grding, restoralion, elc. LLiss Agreement" suggesled with that the the Borough Borough to consider arsure that requiring Ihod development thed developerk lo enter inton "Developer's storm waler managemeni, lend development snd Waler complies withE Borough zoning, bindingd documeal endr requires (he developert top plecsf fupdsl service. Inton ane The eccounty agreement withu the i Sunds legally lobe usedtoc coveithec cosls ofibotereview:. An example efa Developer's Agreement has been provided to the Borough Secretary, This developmenti example can in be the used Borough. RSa template Since thisi going forwars fer tho) Doller Genarnl and mys gubsequent solicilor. reviewedbyt thoirs 7.FFASTesiag providedto Informalion theBoroughs regerdingu the Sccrelary, cost oflesling Thetolaic bothy cosli wells ises sources eslimaled for! lhe' tob be "Forever" approximatelys chemienls hasb been bolh sources analyzad. GFis wallag oni informolion! from thel sobmit ther sauplesto thelab. S.TkladerQuad fome Atther climbing requesto o/Bcroughs Ibes storagel lankl stal, ladder, GFhas) Information localeda ladder guard to deter uneulhorized individual: lotheslatt. 9. WaterOperations/ Assistapcs GF reviewed provided water. system operational guidance to stalf duringa sile virit on August 3. GF operatione records for1 ther month of) July, reviewed analyticalp proceduresf fori iron manganese Walers syrtemf functionse endp eppeart provideda tobec assislonce operatingn duringthec normally. change overb betwoen wello operation. AU 10. PamHoxeBulling Eyaluntion GFn Mr. mety Peznolo withJ Jimmyl en Nolfi to nod Gary Pezruolos atteP Pump! Houseo on Augut 10tog geliupul from dlecussed wasb cosls creete aa access pointt to the basement for thop piper replacement 'Also equipment, ballpatk pricing on the cost to consinct anw building lo) house the trestment  Augusl 14,2023 PageNo.2  thes stralners on! thee afluent Sne ando chlorinet feed line. Allended then meelingy withF Pennvest. Cleaned offa all4s sludge drying! beds. Pouredi fours sludge drying beds. Nos sludge wash hauled during. July 2023, Checkedt thec ollinb bothb blowers. Switched blowers from# #2to#1e endo cleanedi the# #1 blower alrf filer. RARE Engineering andF PADEP. Decant 17,000 gellons of cleary water offu thed digesters. Marked81 PAC One calla. 1homel Inspectlons. are dally tasks thata arer notint thor roport., Boards Respectfully, MicheelP. Davidson Presldent  isal legala agreement tbe) Borough may wisht tol baveit  Plantd dlschargemonloringm reportf fori Ihen monthe ofJ July2 2023 wasc completo ands sentl lothe Authorily,  $6001 lohave labtod determloe the besty way to onas suitablel ledder guardhas! beenp provided  Dallyr routines of: analytical testing, plant! inspection, skimming, the! tanks andt takingr readings IFthe should havea any questions, please feelf freet to contactr me.  and  Respectlully submlted, GANNETTFLEMING, INC. Sres Siyya Erie Buzza Senjoro Opertions Specialirt