THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING February 13, 2023  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:01pm. Roll Call found the following members present:  Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody. Jackson, Lu Anne Izzo, Art VanTassel, Jimmy Nolfi,  and Douglas Ordak.  President Izzo acknowledged that there was an Executive Meeting on February 6, 2023.  A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve the meeting minutes of A motionwas made by) Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve the meeting minutes oft the A. motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Nolfi, to accept the balances oft the A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve payment of the February bills including the late invoice arrival of Clark Enterprises $1450/Backhoe repairs) and Gannett Fleming ($116/asbestos sampling research and information including photos oft the water tank)...carried sign all documentations for the financing of the 2023 Ford Police Interceptor..caried  the Regular Meeting (January 9, 2023..carried Special/Emergency Meeting (anuary 12, 2023)...carried Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit..carried  Resolution No. lc of2 2023 (Secretary Financing. Authorization)  A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to give Secretary Novad authorization to VISITORS: Roberta Penwell (BMA), Tracey Meanor (BMA), Anthony Shaner (FD),James McConahy (Elm! Street tenant/Upset that he did not receive a call from the borough regarding the waterlme break. Tenant claims that his wife called several times and left a message. Secretary Novad stated that there were: no messages left on either the ollice answering machine or the Comcast answering service. Mr. McConahy stated that he used the emergency number that was given by the Sewer. Authority), Matt DeSalvo (Elm Street landlord/upset that he did not receive a call from the borough regardingt the waterline break. He was also concerned about the amount of time hel had to address the code violation he received in the mail. Mr. Ordak explained that as long: as you) make an effort, Officer Perrotta will work Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that he has begun the paperwork for the approved DCNR grant.  with the property owner), Austin Bandemer, and Nicholas King.  Police Report Chief Charmo read report : see written. report Resolution No. 20 of2023 (Pulaski Mutual Aid Agreement)  A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to pass Resolution No. 2 of2023 that engages Bessemer Borough in the mutual aid with Pulaski' Township..carried Jersey Barriers Mr. Slosser informed council that he can get the barriers for $50 each. A. motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded' by Mr.J Jackson, toj purchase six (6) barriers at $50  each...carried  Fire Department Report ChiefBreetz: and JustinJ Javens (present) President Izzo read reports. See written. report.. Resolution No. 3 of2028 (Operational Support/Worker Compensation)  A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded' by Mr. Jackson, to approve Resolution No. 3of2 2023 thati includes non-liremen tol be covered under the workers compensation insurance..carried Mr. VanTassel questioned the number ofs social members. Mr. Javens reported four (4) or five (5). Blanket events al this time are graduation parties, birthday parties, sub sales, car washes, and funerals. A. motionwas made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve thel blanket events ofthe  Fire Department.camied  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING February 13, 2023  1984' Tanker Truck (Pump Issue) Glick Fire Equipment Company will send an employee to Bessemer to look at the pump: issue to determine the cause. HA' Thomson Insurance will cover the inspection oft the tanker by the Glick Fire Equipment Company. Chief Breetz stated that hei is working with the East Palestine Fire Department regarding the Norfolk Southern train derailment. The replacement ofg gear worn the evening should be replaced. Paperwork will be filled out and turned over to the proper agencies that are handling the Norfolk Southern train derailment. Mr. VanTassel and Mr. Ordak will be] present when the  insurance adjuster and appraiser come to Bessemer to inspect the 1984Tanker. MNolfwould like the Waterline Inventory to move forward as soon as possible.  Public Works Report: Joe Werhnyak... See written report.  Mr. Slosserwould liket the new Ford F600 tol be taken to McCandless to be realigned and the speed setting tol be adjusted due to the truck not being able to go any faster than 72mph. Council agreed to shut the speed  limiter off as long as doing sO wouldn't void the truck's warranty. Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza gave report... see written report.  BMA Report ..Sce written report.  Mr. Buzza offered to help with finding another company for the tank inspection pending council's approval. Mr. Buzza reported that the S. Main Street waterline relocation drawings and specs have been delivered to PennDOT. He has notl heard anything regarding the LSA State Grant application. Mr. Buzza mentioned that Well #2 has returned to service. Mr. Buzza discussed the pipes in the Pump House and the need to replace them or possibly build a new Pump House. A meeting with Book & Proch: should take place in early March 2023. The borough needs to get rough estimates on the two options before them. Mr. Buzza advised council that with the Lead Waterline Inventory, we will need to enter all homes due to the chance that throughout the years the homeowners may have made changes. Mr. Buzza reminded council thati ifa new home was connected to the main waterline after 1991, they do not need to bei inventoried. He also mentioned that the mainlines must be inventoried, and ify you have homes constructed: in different eras, the borough will need to take inventory in thesel homes. Ifyou have recent waterline repairs in the different Mr. Buzza reported that the prices have increased for Gannett Fleming and will need council to sign off on the proposal. He has reassured council that he will: assist int the qualifying of Mr. Nolfi, Mr. Masters, and the newl hires. Mr. Buzza reminded council about the Public Water Supply Report (Due 3/31/23) and the Consumer Confidence Report (Due 6/30/23). Gannett Fleming has prepared the reports for the borough A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept Gannett Fleming's Consulting Proposal and to have Gannett Fleming prepare the Public Water Supply Report and the  locations mentioned, then you will not need to inventory these separate locations.  for the past years, and they will cost approximately $1000.  Consumer Confidence Report..camed Committee Reports: Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante 14th Street  Ar motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Nolfi, to rescind the motion to purchase stone for 14th Street until thel borough can confirm that iti is Bessemer's street..carried Human Resources: Art VanTassel- -The committee willl look over the applications that have been submitted, and the two: new applications that came: inl before the meeting willl be emailed to Mr. VanTassel. Mr. VanTassel reported that Mr. Werhnyak will be retiring inJ June of 2023. Borough Property: Bob Slosser- Thel backhoe cylinder was delivered and repaired byl Mr. Masters. Mr. Masters placed a conversion kit on the backhoe that he found in the borough garage, eliminating the use of  pedals.  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING February13,2023  Finance, Litigation, and Appropriations: CodyJackson-1 Hold Harmless Form (Removing trees from Forester's work).Anyone: interested in the removal of the wood, must sign agreement prior to entering the Water and Sanitation:. Jimmy Nolfi-Will contact Gary Guy regarding a ballpark figure fora a new Pump House. Would like to get Marla Brown involved with the grant process fort the water infrastructure. Emergency Services: Art VanTassel. -Justin, Javens explained about the EIN: and other obstacles they have faced. Mr. Javens understands that council is frustrated with the holdup on the paperwork. Mr. Javens reassured council that hei is fully certified and is also frustrated with the backlash hel has received from council. His main concern is the residents oft the borough. He is upset with the backlash consideringl he volunteers sOI much of! his time. Hel has reported that thel Department. Articles havel been completed. Mr. Slosser reassured Mr. Javens that he does appreciate all the work he puts in. Mr. Slosser would like to see the department search for additional grant money like other municipalities in the county.  area to remove the remaining wood.  Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak- - Covered previously  Coordinator: Mrs. Novad discussed the County Assessor's Office not wanting the borough to tear down any structures until the property owner: pays the owed taxes. Secretary to contact the solicitor to see: is the county Old Business: Programmable Combination Lock will be ordered for the Pump House. A better lock for the Bessemer Lake Park willl be purchased. The BMA needs toi inform the North Beaverresidents that New Business: Neil) Musitano sign at Bessemer Lake Park that was removed will be tabled until options are considered. Resident/Business owner must have a residential charge and dumpster charge. Resident may not use. his commercial dumpster to avoid paying ar residential rate. 2023 Grass Cutting/Donofrio- Contract A motion was made by Mr.J Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve the grass cutting contract with Schweikert's Greenhouse- Secretary to getal budget approved fori flowers. Borough Buildingloiletneeds: snaked. Limitless Contracting will be contacted for the snaking of thel line. 208 Oak Street (waterline break washed away stone at end ofdrive) Mr. Werhnyak is to place some: stone. for the resident. 212 & 2101/2 W. Poland Ave (new curb box) and Mr. Werhnyak is toi include two more and schedule the repairs with L& S.] Limitless Contracting to take care of the Bestview. Ave curb box. Skill Games& Amusement Ordinance (Machines) Mr.. Jackson is to look over a sample ofthis type of ordinance provided to him at the meeting. And Resolution. No. 4of2023-TIP Grant- Designation (Roosevelt. Ave) set plan for the Roosevelt Bridge replacement. Council and Mr. Buzza discussed the options to. replace or A1 motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to apply for the' TIP Grant designating Az motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to adjourn the mecting..carried  can do this. Mrs. Novad was told by Code Sys that the County can't do this. they may be included with the borough's garbagepickupi in the next billing.  Sam Donofrio for the 2023 scaso...carried  repair thel bridge. Mr. Buzza willl look back into the grant program. the Roosevelt. Ave Bridge to be replaced or repaired..carried  Meeting Adjourned at 9:03pm. Respectfully Submitted, ganum.ml Janet M. Novad Secretary/Ireasurer  3    BESSEMERP POUCED DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY MONTHLYREPORT  Januarv2023 Vehicles and Equipment Replacement fant beltsp purchasedi from! Romano's andi backhoe. Altemator checked anda alliso operational again. installedbyl Thompson'soathe Water Twentyr ninep postings. Twos shuto offso completed. Water lineb break on Oak Strceta addressedb byL&SE Excayatinga and Mr. Masters. Synopsis ofinjector andp pipingi issues int theb basementa areac ofthep endf forwarded onf fore counciir review/discussion. Tumedy fore extended Water absence offatther fromt requesto ther oftwor residents. Onef forp plumbingn repairs andt theotber Requestto verifyt thes status ofthev waters supply tot Startedi inventoryo ofequipmente etc. atthep pumph house. Respondedt to onec callsa at7* Street, 11"s Street, Beechwood,  ALARMS(1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (2) ASSISTS (5) ASSAULTS (1 ATVCOMPLAINT 1) BURGLARY () BURNING COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (3) JUVENILES! ) CAMMALIMVESTISATONS (2) DOMESTIC/D DISTURBANCES (2) DUIARREST ) HARASSMENT ( ) MEDICALCALLS (6) MISSINGFERSONS ERRATICDRIVERS () JUVENILE COMPLAINT (2 ) VEHICUE REPAIR (1) ROADHAZARD (1) PSYCHIATRIC (1) NARCOTICS (I PATROLO FUEL: MILES:  PFA VIOLATIONS PROPERTY CHECKS (62) REQUESTT TOSPEAKT TOOFFICER (7) PUBLICINTOXICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUSA ACTVITY (2) SUSPICIOUSVEHICIE (1) THEFT/FRAUD TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFICCITATIONS NONT TRAFFICCITATIONS () TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP WELFARECHECK FOUNDPROPERTY ASSISTFIRE ASSISTPUBUC  ()  ( (5) ( (19) (16) (6) ( (3) (3) () C) () (5)  pump houseg generated  residence,  homes. Avenue. Streets Plowinga ands salting. Boroughl Property Street  priort thed demolition oftwo ebandoned Oaks Streot, andE BastPoland  Pickedu upd dumpsters atresidences on! Fielda and1 15"s Street. Delivereda AppliedFlexs permanent fixs Sealt should to drippinge bec exhaust onk heating units abovet thef fired department A Replacement door closer ford thep posto officer received: andi installed.  adumpster tol Elm isover.  completedo oncet theb heatings seasoni  OFFICERSHOURSV WORKED 512 Hours  1485 Gallons 2040 Mlles  DATS 45/z3 /6/23 1/9/23 1/16/33 /0.5. BAEKHOE i/is/23 1/27/23 L6 GAS CAN /27/23 /0 4/27/23 22  GALIGES JANVAAX 2023 /7 F600 /2 PCK UP 12 ACKUP AcK UP F600.  SIPATIRE 4rw D 9Pw G- OP D 4w 6 gPwG OPwG 9PU D  32 ONE 76H MrcE gyw D  i4 / / a n ir  Bessemer) Volunteer! Fire Company Council Report January  Balances: General Checking: $6,066.11 Generals Savings: $6,880.09 ReliefChecking: $14,726.34 ReliefSavings: $76035 CD#1:5566.84 CD#2:5529.68 Deposits: 55,0470 Check intor relief Purchases: 4gasn monitore calibrationk kit Fuel: Nof fueluised Calls: (leall Total) FireN MutualAide Iraining:  D=. DiEs SeL  a: CASONE    BMAI MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: FEBRUARY1,2 2023 INFORMATION FOR. JANUARY 1-31,2023 81 Late fee's applied to customer.: accounts $4,830.90 Total owed in late payments 31 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 6 Total customers to have wâter shuto off 2 Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 0 Total Property Sales 0. Total.s Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied  01-19-2023. PERJ JOEL WERHNAYK, CANNOTLOCATE SHUT-OFF FOR. 33 BESTVIEW. AVENUE. THIS ISAI RENTAL AND HAS BEEN ON THE: SHUT-OFFI LIST BEFORE.  GANNETT FLEMING 1. TankIspection Theb board may wisbt to considern requestiogi inspection quoles fomo otherf fims. GF cane essistif requested. 21 BridgeWater Linel Relocatigo We have submilted the propesed relocation design to PennDOT and the consultant doing the design for bridger replacementprejett Wew willr respondtomy questionsast theya arereceiyed. 3. SlateyideLSA GraatA Applirations Nov opdate onthes status ofthes applioations! hask boenr reocived. 4. WaerSviten Asristance Well# #2hasb beenr relurnedtos service. GFr metwitha Borough Couneilr membern andaplumbing coatractoretthe! Pump Houset tor review thec condition ofthe well andp plante elfluent; piping. Wel haves asked tbep plumbing contraclorto providearoughe estimateo ofthec costte tor replace thepamph bouse pipinga andc chemicali injectors. GFh has coptacleda arepresenlative from Book andP Proch tor request tbey, visitthe site ando effersa ertimatet replace tne pumph housev withn anewb treatmentb building. Thatn meating should occuri in carlyN March. 5. Systems Service LineInventory GFC canp providea assistancet toheE Boroughi in determining thebestw way! toc conductu thel leadservice linein inventory. 6.2023 Casitirserislmaal, An updated consulting services proposal bas been submitted to Borough Council for consideration. MsPalaariisim, Ifdesired, GF can providea assistance to conduct thel Initial Demonshation ofCapabilityr required in order for sny new Borough employee or Council member to be qualified to conduct the requiredd dailye eblericer residualt testing. 8.PublieWaters Supolv Report indConsumer CpafdeeaReped GF canp prepare thel DEP requiredl PublicV Walers Supply Reporta ando Consumer Confidence Repert for2 20221 ifrequestedb byt the Couneil, TheF Public Waters Supply Reportis due by! March 31,2 2023. The Consumer Confidence Reportis dueby! Junoof2023.  BESSEMERI BOROUGH PROJECT STATUS UPDATE FEBRUARY 13,2023 MEETING  BMA  FIRST COMMONWEALTE BANK ACCOUNT ENIDING BALANCES  JANUARY2 2023  UTILITY ACCOUNT:  $49,315.80  OPBRATING ACCOUNT: $300,482.64 PLGIT PRIME ACCOUNT: $192,719.03  Respeerfilly submitted, GANNETTF FLEMING, INC. SeByp Senior Operations ErioBuzza Specialis:  F&GANNUITY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB:  $129,260.65 $671,778.12 $1,768.539.77  BESSEMER SEVERELY DELINQUENT $13.475.60