THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING January 9, 2023  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Absent: CodyJackson: and Art VanTassel  Nathan Leslic, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Lu Anne Izzo,Jimmy Nolfi, and Douglas Ordak. President Izzo acknowledged that there was an Executive Meeting on] January 4, 2023.  A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Nolfi, to approve the meeting minutes of the A. motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to accept the balances of the Treasurer's A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve payment of the) January  Regular Meeting (December 12, 2022...carried Report to be fled for audit...carried  bills..carried 2023. Appointments  A. motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to appoint...  ecretary/Ireasurer- Janet Novad; Borough Solicitor- - Louis M. Perrotta; Flood Plain Administrator-Joe Werhnyak; Emergency Management Coordinator- Jason Daughtry; Vacancy Board- Mike Novad; Wage Tax & Local Service Tax Berkheimer; Borough Principal Engincer Gannett Fleming; Depositor of Funds Huntington Bank; FD Campbell Library Board - Douglas Ordak; Bessemer Planning Commission Eugene Retort, Art VanTassel, and Bud Haylett; Bessemer Zoning Board Bud Haylett, Eugene Retort, and Mike Marciante; Lawrence County Council of Governments- Nathan Leslie; Code Enforcement- Code Sys; Zoning Officer -Joe Werhnyak; Sewage Enforcement Officer- CodyJackson/Douglas: Ordak as alternate; Auditing Firm - Philip Weiner & Co.; Signer of Checks - Lu. Anne Izzo and CodyJackson; and  Constable-1 ArtVanTasel.camied VISITORS: Sam Masters  Mayor's Report Mayor Leslie reported that Bessemer does not qualify for the 100% Federal Grant due to Bessemer beingi included with surrounding municipalities placing the borough above the poverty rate percentage. Mayor Leslie will look into Bessemer being separated from the other municipalities/reas. Code Enforcement (Perrotta) will receive a vest to wear when he needs to step out of the vehicle to identify A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by! Mr. Marciante, to approve the 2023 uniform The! 2023 Ford Police Interceptor should be readyi in the coming weeks. The. financing will need to be  him as Code Enforcement  Police Report Chiel Charmo read report. : see written. report allowance for the patrolmen at $150 and the Chief at $500...carried decided at the next meeting or special meeting. Fire Department, Report: Chief Breetz and Justin, Javens (present) President Izzo read reports. See written report..  The Fire Dept will provide al list ofall repairs for the department's vehicles for council to approve. The restoration of the 1927 Fire Engine will be placed on hold and a Historical Grant will be researched.  Public Works Report: Joe Werhnyak... See written. report. Don Wharry willy work with the borough on the waterline. inventoryproject  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING January 9,2023  BMA Report: Noti in attendance. Sec written report  The owner oft the rental property on Bestview. Ave. agrees to change the water shutoff valve so that the water Mr. Buzza will come to Bessemer when the new. hire is available to go over the fundamentals oft the day to day procedures. He will: also be doing the quarterly chlorine tests and feels this would be important for the new hire to be present. for. Mr. Nolfi is requesting that! hel be present when the testing and instructions are given. Mr. Buzza suggested renting a lift (86) fort thei inspection ofthe water tower so that the expense ofthe alterations of the tower: may be avoided. Mr. Nolfi reported that Jeff Stauhl is noti interested in being the water operator at this time due to personal issues. The borough is to check with Jeff Stauhl in six months. The resident is asking fors stone tol be placed at the end of the street just past the drive. This is the only Amotion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, tol budget between $500-$700 for the Human Resources: Art VanTassel- Absent President Izzo brought up to council the five unused sick days A motionwas made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to carry over Mr. Werhnyak's five A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to hire Sam Masters at $18 per hour at fulltime (40 hours per week) starting Monday,January 23, 2023, with a 90-day probation..carried Borough Property: Bob Slosser- Suggests driving the F600 a couple times per month on Interstate 376to clean the diesel (vehicle maintenance). Mr. Slosser would like to see Mr. Werhnyak do a complete invéntory of all tools and supplies in the maintenance garage before Mr. Werhnyak retires. Finance, Litigation, and. Appropriations: CodyJackson- 4 Absent- -President Izzo reported that the North Beaver Sewer residents may bei interested in having garbage pickup under thel borough's contract. A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Nolfi, to give the North Beaver residents that St. Anthony cancelled the dumpster service and will now be paying the residential rate of $26 for the church site. Borough Fees tol be looked over to consider passing an Ordinance to set fees. Water and Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi Requesting ag generic Inventory Form with letterhead "Bessemer Borougl/Waterline Inventory" with check boxes for Lead, Copper, Galvanized, and Plastic. Mr. Nolfi would like an. All-Call announcing the week and location in which thel borough will start and al FaceBook Post. Hei is suggesling we start on W. Poland. Ave. (Rt. 317), the tree streets, and Covenant Dr. Mr. Nolfi offered to help so that the processes oft takingi inventory doesn't falll behind schedule. Mr. Buzza suggested that thel borough purchase a Safety. Amp Meter to make sure the lines are grounded. first. Mr. Nolfi would like Mr. Buzza to get the borough a quote for the Pump House waterline. He would like to sec ift there are any grants available for the replacement oft the lines. Mr. Nolfi would like to see two waterlines in the plant with valves (Insert-A Valve) on each. This would enable the borough to work on each side without shutting the water off. Mr. Buzza's main concern is the condition oft the current water main and  can be shut offf for nonpayment.  Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza gave report... sce wrilten. report.  Committee Reports:  Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante 14th Street  house on the street. Mr. Slosser will check with Garyl Pezzuolo regarding stone. Mr. Marciante would also like to get thel PennDOT: street sweeper back.  project..carried  ofMr. Werhnyak for 2022. New Hire- Sam Masters  unused sick days (use or lose) before he retires..carried  have Bessemer sewers the option to refuse pickup..carried  compromising the line during installation. Emergency: Scrvices: Art VanTassel -Absent  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING January 9, 2023  Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak- - Baker Forestry has begun the removal oft the trees. Mr. Ordak  has reported that there is no noise or damage to the property.  Old Business: None New] Business:  A motion was made byl Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to issue a $200 check to the Fire Chief A. motion was made byl Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to issue the $5,047 Fire Department' Tax A motion was made by) Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to issuet the $5,047 Library' Tax check- POLease The leasei is the same as the last lease at $1,463 per month. Council would like to see an increase andl have Lou Perrotta negotiate for the borough. Secretary to send lease agreement to the solicitor. Karsky- Cameras- Pump House Tabled subject to collect information regarding more options. Fire Fly Invoices Fire Department- JustinJavens agreed that the invoices that the borough received and paid from Fire Fly were correct. Hei is waiting on: more: information from the company for what the Borough Coordinator- Asking for the understanding that the new position is added to the ecretary/lreasurers position and will need to complete both jobs. It was suggested that the Borough Coordinator choose a time of day to respond back to council. Emergencies willl be handled immediately. Backhoe- Steve Mazzarinil has offered to sandblast and paint the backhoe.  and: a $100 check to the Assistant Fire Chief..carried check to the Fire Depariment.camed to the Library.carried  department owes.  A motion was made byl Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to adjourn the meeting..carried  Meeting Adjourned at 8:59pm. Respectfully Submitted, lzmk Janet M. Novad Secretary/reasurer  3    BESSEMERE POLICED DEPARTMENT DEÇEMBERI MONTHLY REPORT  December2022 Vehicles (1) F600t takeni inf forv undercoating.  ALARMS (1 ) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (2) ASSISTS (12) ASSAULTS (). ATV/COMPLAINT () BURGLARY () BURNING COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (2) JUVENILES( ) CAMIALNVESTSATIONS () OMISTIE/OSTURBANCES (1) DUIARREST ( ) HARASSMENT () MEDICALCALIS (3 MISSINGF PERSONS ERRATICDRIVERS JUVENILE COMPLAINT ( ) VEHICLE REPAIR ( ) ROAD HAZARD (4) PSYCHIATRIC (2) NARCOTICS () FUEL: MILES:  PFA VIOLATIONS PROPERTYCHECKS PUBUCINTOXICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUSACTVITY SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE THEFT/FRAUD TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFICCITATIONS TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP WELFARE CHECK FOUNDF PROPERTY ASSISTF FIRE ASSISTF PUBLIC  (62 ) McCandless) Ford dropped offt the Quality Truck: mud fiapsf fort the F600. (2 the operation ofthe news salts spreader. They: retured ther next dayt to: maket thep proper adjustments tot thet truckt toa allowa afull: range ofoperation. (1) Checked andt topped offf fluids ins all vehicles priort toi inclement weather. Mounted plow onj pick up. Plow lights not working. Addressed: and (1) current issue ofintermittent: angling ofthel blade. Thirtyt twop postings. Two shut offs.  QUSTIDSPEAKTOOFRCER (9 Quality Truck dropped offt thes spare tire andt taiigate fort the) F600 andp provided trainingi  (1) (2) Water  operational again but  (2) Shuto offv water att ther request ofaresident forp plumbing: repairs. (7) Responded1 to one call forp private contractor on West Poland, (S) Issues with injector replacement forv well! #2. Threading ons saddle damagingt threads on replacement; injectors. L &Sp provided installation ofnewi injector. Rebuilt thec assistance chem pump for renewingt #2 and currently thet threads awaiting and assistancet to bringy well! #25 back onI line. Mr. (2 may bea availablei for ar recommendation' toz addresst Wharry the stoppedi int to view the situation and regarding thec changes tot thel Ieada ando copperr rule. Plowing: and salting. Pushed backt twot treest from South) Main duringt thel lasts storm. Picked up dumpsters on) East] Fairview, Elm, andF Field. Dumpsters were emptied andt then Provided assistance fort thec erection ofthe Christmast treei inl Kennedy Pack. Oily purchased froml Romano's ando oil changec completed ont thes shop: air compressor.  NONTIAFFICCTATIONS (3) Responded to one call for Columbiz Gas on East Stewart, 2n4 Street, and 7hs Street.  withr  (1)  ongoingi issue as well asi  input  (2) Streets Borough Property deliveredt to Elm, Field, and East) deliveredt to 15" Street.  PATROL OFFICERS HOURSW WORKED 500 Hours  Poland. Thosed dumpsters were emptied and then one  116.20 Gallons 1,844 Miles  DECE/BER 2022 12 PICK WP MTCE /0 Pekup 11,5 BACKHOE 20 F600. 12 FcKUA D-DIESEL  12/5 //B 72/16 12/19 12/23  9Pw G Apw G gPwD 9e f ARw G  /L /e A Le Gs GASO4 4INE  Station 400: 2023 Fumdraisers 12f food sales types Halll Rentals Yearly Festival Kids Christmas Party Easter Bunny Ride 12BootI Drives 20 Chinese Auctions  Rafles (public doesn'ta attend these, justt top pick upr prizes)    M.J Davidson & Associates, Inc. WasteWater Treatment Specialists 4707Sc6tB Rogd Jamestowa) P4, 16134 (724)932-5050 noly tof féiaiax  MichaelP,Davidson  BMA  FIRST COMMONWEALTHBANK ACCOUNT ENDING BALANCES  Tor,a Board opIetois Bessepner MwpicpalAthority  From: MpkaclP P.Pavidspn Patg: Jangary a2, 2025 Sukjeck Ppeember2p22 Qperitors Report OBTAINEP REQUIRED PECEMBER 2022 0200 0.35b1 Maximum Gingl 25Madmum 5mgs 30Maxlmum Monlior dumlerly MenltorQuaerly O.Bmai 12.9Maxitum EEmat 40Mnimom az4mgl 0.32Maxdmum  DECEMBER, 2022  CATECORY  UTILITY ACCOUNT:  $45,438.35  Flow (MG/D) CBOD MG/A) Tolals Suspended Sollis (MG/LL TalaiNlirggen AGL Total Phosphorus (MGA) Ammenla-Ntrepen (MGA) Diesolved Oxygen TotalR Residuel Chlorine (MGA)  OPERATING, ACCOUNT: $295,223.42 PLGITI PRIME ACCOUNT: $191,978.87  Fecal Colm( (GeomelrlcA Average) 117HOOML. 2,000H80ML Mednum  F&GANNUTY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB:  $129,260.65 $661,901.29 $1.776.665.38  Thet treatmentp planty producedag good quality efluento discharget throughoutthen month pfDecamber 2022.  parameters werev within N.P.D.E,S, permitli limits,  DECEMBER2022  The average daily flow fort the month of Decamber was d.200. Thep precipitation for December was 2.45".  Thel NPDES peimit fort thet treatrient plante expires on May 31, 2023, the permitr renewala applicatio clairifiers, drained ando cleaned thsc chlorine contact gritoutofthe! drained head wgrks, hosed down the cleared the strainers ont thee efluent! line ando chlorinet tanks, feed! line, ando cléanedt thes sumpp pit,  BESSEMER SEVERELYI DELINQUENT $13.006.60 beens submitted! by December; 31,2 2022.  Cleaned outt the Influent pump station, cleaned the Replacedt the éfflueriti waterp pump, Cleaned ones sludgec drying bed. Nos sludge was! halled during! December: 2022, Checkedt thè oillnb both blowèrs.  BMA MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: JANUARY1, 2023 INFORMATION FORI DECEMBER 1-31, 2022  Switohed blowers from* #2t tof #1; and cleaned thet #1 bloyera art fiter. Deçant 17,000 gallons of clear water offt thec digesters. Marked 6F PAC One calls. Perfored1h home Inspections. are dallyt fasks thât are notint the report  Plant Authority, discharge RARI Engineering monitoring reportf and fort thei onth of December: 2022 was compiete ands senft tot the  PADEP.  74 5 5 a 0 0  Late fee's applied to customer accounts $3,585.55 Total owed in late payments 32 Water Shut Off Warnings posted Total customers to have water shut off Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee  Dally routines ofa analyfical testing, planti inspection, skimming thet tanks IftheE Board should! have any questions, pleaget feelf freé to contactr me,  and taking readings  Total Property Sales Total Sheriff. Sales Total Liens applied  Respectiully, MAEH MichaelP.D Davidson President  12-20-2022 PER DEVYON MCCONAHY, CAN NOTL LOCATE SHUT-OFFF FOR 33 BESTVIEW, AVENUE. THIS ISARENTAL AND HAS BEEN ON THE: SHUT-OFF LISTE BEFORE.    GANNETT FLEMING  BESSEMERI BOROUGE PROJECTS STATUS UPDATE JANUARY! 9,2023 MEETING  1. TankI Inspection Liquid Engineering has beeny provided with copies ofphotos oft thet top ofthet tank They areto provide an estimate for installation oft thet tic offs needed to access the tank interior for the inspection. Theb boardr mayv wisht to considerr requesting inspection quotes from otherf firms. 2. Bridge Water LinRelocation Wel have had thep proposed relocation design prepared: andi itisb being reviewedi internally. Once approvedi itwil bes submittedt to) PemDoTBaprghataste consultantf forreview. 3. StatevideLSA GrantA Applications Nou update ont thes status ofthea applications) hasb beenr received. 4. Operations Assistance Well# #2h has been offline since before Christmas duet to ani issues witht thec chlorinei injector. Staff haver requested assistancey witar restarting thev weil. 5. Svstem ServiceLine Inventory ADEP training seminar was attended andt thet tasksz requiredt to complete thisv work werec outlined. A discussion oft thep potential sources ofinformationi is needed. This workz mast bcc completedby October 16,2 2024. 6.1 Pump) House Raw Water Maina and Chemical Iniectgrs Options form modifications tot ther raw water maini int they pump! house should bec considered. When replacement of thec chemical injectors is required, the discharge mainline valvs must be closed. This valve is difficult to close completely. Also, the condition of the raw maini is not idcal., Optionsf fora addressingt thiss situation canb be presentedi ifdesired! byt theb board.  Respectfully submitted, GANNETTE FLEMING, INC. SuBgye Eric Buzza Senior Operations Specialist