THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING July 10, 2023  The mceting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Absent: Michael Marciante and, Jimmyl Nolfi Meeting (une 12, 2023...carried tol be filed for: audit..carried Visitors: John Kliem (BMA)  Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, CodyJackson, Lu Annel Izzo, Art VanTasscl, and Douglas Ordak.  A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve the meeting minutes oft the Regular AI motiony was made by Mr.J Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to: accept thel balances of the Treasurer's Report AI motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.J Jackson, to: approve payment oft the] July bills...carried Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that he is waiting on a response. from the company regarding updating the ordinances.. Mayor Leslie brought council up to date on the Community Day vendors and thel letters being sent out to our locall businesses regarding donations. He: also asked council for help with the day's events if they would be available. Partial payment ($50,000) for the park grant has beeni issucd. Still working on a final plan fort the park. Chief Charmo reported that the new Ford Interceptor is experiencing some trouble and is at McCandless Ford repair. A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.] Jackson, to) proceed with the Intergovermmental Police Grant The $30,000 PIRMA insurance check arrived today: and will be deposited into thel borough's general fund and: a check A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.] Jackson, to purchase the 12"1 backhoe bucket from Clark  Police Report: Chief Charmo read report...see written report for $150,000 per year for two years...carried willl be made out to thel Fire Department.  Fire Department Report: Assistant Chiefr read report... see written report Public Works Report: Ken Holly was present. See wrillen report. Equipment for $1,250..motion carried with) Mr. VanTassel opposing. Discussion regarding payment plan late fees being charged. therefore, they are now removed from any payment plan...carried Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza gave report... sce written report.  BMA Report: Sce written reports.  A motion was made by Mr.J Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to makei it official that once a customer enters into aj payment plan, they are no longer assessed the 10%1 late fee unless the customer does not make the payment; Discussion regarding landlords paying the water, refusc, and sewer bills. Tabled for next month's meeting. Mr. Buzza reported that due to PennDOT not sending the layout for the gas lines and storm drains, Gannett Fleming hadt to redo the drawings andi is now over budget and thel borough may owe $5,400 (75% reimbursemen). Mr.Jackson reported that thel bid for the relocation of the waterline was awarded to. Jet-Di Contracting (Medina, OH). We were not selccted to take part in the PennVEST: program. Ifv we want to partake in thel PennVEST funding application, it will cost the borough: approximately $6,000- $8,000 with reimbursement ifthel borough is granted the funds. The DEPI has changed the spreadsheet: again, sO we need tol be up on what is required: for the waterline inventory. Mr. Buzza informed council that the hydrant testing needs specific metering, and that the system could be jeopardized ifc conducted incorrectly. It was recommended that the flow testing be done during the day when public works are available. The firc department will purchase the flow meter for fire-flow testing. The chlorine tank al the pumpl house has a hairline crack ini it. Mr. Buzza recommends that the borough does not put: any chlorine ini it." The borough can purchase drums for the chlorine feed. Mr. Holly will contact Univar regarding repairing the tank.  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING July 10, 2023  A new regulation will comei into effect in carly 2024 setting limits for thel PFAS chemicals (Forever Chemicals). The tests are: approximately $400 per well. If found, the treatment would be similar toa softener. Mr. Buzza recommends A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.J: Jackson, to test both wells for PFAS chemicals..carried Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante The manhole at 908 1/21 E. Poland Ave. needs dropped for better water drainage. Human Resources: Art VanTassel- Needs tol hire: an: additional borough employee. Mayor Leslie reported that he looked into plans that would include Gapl Insurance and that it would end up costing the borough between $230 to Az motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, toj purchase a "White" F-250...carried Gary Pezzuolo willl look at the borough building roof and provide thel borough with an estimate fora a gable roof. The Post Office windows have several holes in them. We need: a couple estimates for their replacement. Az motions was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr.] Jackson, to fix thel Post Office windows ifthe estimate Water and Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi- Absent- Messaged President Izzo that he will meet with GP Construction for the Emergency Services: Reported that the Fire Dept willl have their Burger Fest for Community Days at the Fire Dept. Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak-1 Pump House playground needs more: mulch: and weed killer. Some areas have been missed at Bessemer Lake Park. Mr. Ordak will mow the areas first and then show Mr. Donofrio that there  testing each well. Committee Reports:  Tabled paving until next month's meeting.  $500 per: month depending on different factors of cachi individual employce. Borough) Property: Bob Slosser- Utility Truck Grant updates.  does not exceed $I,000...carried  Finance, Litigation, and Appropriations: Cody. Jackson- Tabled BMA business.  Pump House pipes and assess changes for bidding.  is nothing hidden in the grass. Coordinator: Already covered.  Old) Business: Rug (Post Ollice) needs removed and replaced with mats. Mr. Ordak willl look at the rug. Contact David Sandora for the rug cleaning in the borough office and police station. Republic Service to work with suspending garbage. Tabled Republic Service suspending refuse fces ifcustomer leaves for longer than a month. New Business: MPT25th. Anniversary for July 14, 2023, road closure. A motion was made by Mr., Jackson, and scconded by Mr. Ordak, to close the dogleg ofl E. Poland Ave. for the 25th Anniversary ofl Mohawk Physical Therapy RTKI Fees- A motion was madel by Mr., Jackson, and: seconded by Mr. Slosser, to charge a flat rate of $50 for upt to Flood Plain Officer- A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.] Jackson, to: appoint Ken Holly as the More Mulch- A. motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.J Jackson, to) purchase more: mulch..carried A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr.Jackson, to enter into executive session..carried  sot that they can celebrate in the: area...carried three hours of work...carried borough Flood Plain Ollicer..caried  Mayor Leslie requested council to enter into executive session. Executive Session entered at 8:40pm Entered back into the regular meeting at 8:54pm  A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to adjourn the meeting..camied  Meeting adjourned. at 8:54pm Respectfully Submitted, amukn Tnuok VJanet M. Novad Secretary/Ireasurer  2    BESSEMERF POLICED DEPARTMENT JUNEI MONTHLYREPORT  June? 2023 Vehicles &Tquipment whaty wasa authorized. Water Nineteeng postings, ones shuto off. Hydranti flushingasti timep permits. PAC One Callr responsest forp private contractoro on Overlook, PennDOT onF Firat Covenant, residento ons South! Main, andy privatod contractors on Woodline. DEP meeting. inspectiono offacilities. Mr. Buzzno commented ont thisa att thep previous council Waters shuto offrequested byr residento on Walnut Streetf forr repairs. Waters service! back on again. replacement Hypochlorites atnoc storaget tankl leaking. Ours supplieri isc currently working ona aproposal fora. chargo.) Musto continue ton monitort thel leak. scenario, empty drums andad drum cradloisn availables shouldd draining Prepared ofthet fort thoy tank worsed become case necessary. Ifsituationi isnoto addressed, acallt toE &I Streets Weeds andg grass cuti along guardmild onN North! Main. Herbicido applications madet tol Northl Maino ont the! brick portions ofther rondway. BgrouphFrenerty Dumpsters deliveredte to Wallage, Elm, andt twoc ons South Main. Cleanu upv week. Throer roll offsr reccived andf filled. Twol lesst thanl ofateeli inf forr recyclingt thaty wasg gleanedf fromt thorollo offs. lasty year. Took onel lond. Relocationo ofy veteran'sbannersa asT  ALARMS (1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (2) ASSISTS (9) ASSAULTS (2) ATVCOMPLAINT (2) BURGLARY (1 BURNING COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ( ) JUVENILES 1 CRIMINALI DOMESTIC/D DISTURBANCES (5 1 DUIARREST (1) CRIMINAL HOMICIDE () MEDICALCALLS (4) MISSINGP PERSONS (1) ERRATICDRIVERS (2) JUVENILE COMPLAINT (6) VEHICLE REPAIR ( ) ROADHAZARD (1 ) PSYCHIATRIC (5) NARCOTICS C) FUEL: MILES:  PFA PROPERTYO CHECKS REQUEST TOSPEAKTOOFICER (11): PUBUCI INTOXICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUSACTVITY (3) SUSPICIOUSV VEHICLE THEFT/FRAUD TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFICCIATIONS NONTRAFFICCTATONS (3) TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP CHECK FOUNDP PROPERTY ASSISTFIRE ASSIST PUBLIC  (4 60) () (4) (2) () (14) (25) (11) (5) (2) () (4) C (1) (4)  Discussioni item: foundal 12"backhoe bucket fort theb borough'sbnckhoe. exceeda  Pricinge  (4.)  Book. Proch: mayb beinorder.  PATROLO OFFICERS HOURSW WORKED 507.5 Hours  requested. JUNE 2023 8.0 Skip STEER"  167.9 Gallons. 2,223 Miles  6/1/23  OyaD 47bD 9Pw D  6/38/33 24,1 F60o 6/26/33 12.9 DACKHOE *SKIP Sraek GoRcusp, ofeo AT Bat LAU.JCH  h  02423  July 10, 2023 Council Meeting Fire Department Report  1)0Calls 2) Fuel: 19.3 Gallons Diesel General Checking $781.67 General Savings $6,880.66 Relief Checking $177,478.61 Relief Savings CD#1 CD#2  BMA  FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDING  Financiall Report $760.41 $566.92 $529.76  BALANCES $40,941.55  JUNE: 1-30/2023  UTILITY ACCOUNT:  OPERATING. ACCOUNT: $181,968.81 PLGIT PRIME ACCOUNT: $296,798.61  BMAI MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE:JULY1,2023 INFORMATION FORJ JUNE 1-30, 2023  F&GANNUITY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB:  $134,431.05 $654.140.02 $1.727,202.68  79 Late fee's applied to customer accounts $5,081.80 Total owed in late payments 20 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 1 Total customer (s) to have water shut off Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 1 Total Property Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied  1  BESSEMER EVERELYDELINQUENT $14.039.20    M.I Davidson & Associates, Inc. WasteWater: Treatment Specinlists 4707SeolRond JamestownFa. 16134 (724)932-5050  MichaelP.Davidson  To: Board ofDireators  From: MichaclP. Davidson Subjeet: Jwne; 20230 Operators Report REQUIREE  Bessemer. Municipal Authority Date: July 13, 2023  OBTAINED JUNEZ 2023 0.171 0,360Maximum 2mg!l Gmal Monitor MonltorQuartetly 04mp 12.9Maximu Gimgl 4,0Mnlmum 024mg1 0.32Maximum  Flow/MG/D) CDOD (MGA) Totals SusgandadSalds/SAy TotaIN Nilrogen (MGAL) TotolPhomphoruaw (MGL) Ammonin- trogen(MONL) Fecal Cellom/GeomnteA Averago) 70/COML 200/100N ML DlemolvedOryen TotalR Residunlo Chlorine (MG/L)  Thot treatmentp plantp produced ag good quality offuento discharget throughoutthor month ofJ June: 2023. Allparamet  werev within N.P.D.E.S. permit limits. JUNE: 2023  The average dallyf flowf fort ther monthe ofJ June was 0.171. Thep precipltation1 for. Junoy was 4.10". beens submitted by December 31,2 2022. thes strainers ont thoe effluent! line: ando feedi lino. Attondod then meetihgw withF Pennvest. Sentd drawingst to Taylor Engliocring fort thoE Essroc: subdiviclon. Completedt thos sludger recertificationf for Republlc. Cleanod offal!4 4sludge drying beds. Poured ones sludgo drying beds. Nos sludge wash haulodd during. Junoz 2023. Checkedt thec ollinbothb blowers. Switchedb blowersf fromt #11 to# #2: ando cleanedt the# #2 blower: airf fitor. Plantd discharger monltoring report fort ther month ofJune2 2023v waso complote: ando contlot theA Authorily, RARE Enginooring: andF PADEP. Decant 15,0009 gallons ofc clearw watero offt thec digesters. Picked upt thos sparep pump fort the Squth'E Broezo pumps stationf from Trombold Equipment Company. Markede 9PAC Onec calls. 2homei inspoctions. Daily routines of analyticalt testing, planti inspoction, skimmingt thet tanks andt takingn readings ared dailyt taskst that: are notir int thor report. Ifthe Boards should have anyo questions, pleose feelfi freet to contactn me.  TheN NPDESP permit for thet treatment plant expires on May3 31,2 2023, thép permit renewala application Cloanedo outt thel Influentp pumps station, cloanedt theg grito outo ofthe! hoadv works, hosed downt the clairifers, dralneda ando cleanedt thoc chlorineo contactt tanks, drained: andc cloanodt the sumpr plt, cloanod  Respectfully, MichaelP. Davidson President