THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING December 12, 2022  The meeting was called to order by) President Izzo at 7:00pm. 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 December 5, 2022.  A motion was made byl Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to: approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting (November 14, 2022) with the correction of the 2023 proposed budget being nine hundred: sixty-one thousand, twenty-six dollars ($961,026.00) not eight hundred eighty-nine thousand, nine A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept thel balances oft the A motion was made by Mr., Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve payment oft the December bills with the Cargill invoice to be paid out ofthe Liquid Fuel fund (PLGID)..crried VISITORS: Kenny Smith (Compliments to the borough on a wonderful Christmas Parade), Steve Baker/Baker Forestry Proposal provided to council for the purchase of 45 trees located: in Bessemer Lake Park for the price of$6,500. The contract does not include the removal of the treetops unless the tops A. motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to move forward with the selling of45 borough trees located in Bessemer Lake Park for the price of $6,500 with the purchaser agreeing to bond  hundred: ninety-three dollars 6889,998.00.-caried Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit...carried  would be usable for firewood. ($10,000) Lakeside Drive .carried Ordinance No. 9c of2022 (Water Rate Increase)  A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded' by Mr. Jackson, to amend Ordinance. No. 9of2022 that increases the water: ratel by ten dollars ($10) including to revisit the water department funds quarterly to see ifadditional funds are available that can be placed into the PLGIT Water Fund..camied Slosser, Marciante,. Jackson, Nolfi, and Ordak-Fah: and VanTassel-Nay (would. like to. see. monthly A. motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to adopt Ordinance No. 9of2022 that increases the water rate by ten dollars ($10) across thel board and to quarterly revisit the availability of  deposits into the Water. Fund (PLGIT).  additional funds that can deposited. into thel PLGITWater Fund..carried Slosser, Marciante,Jackson, Nolfi, and Ordak- In favorand VanTassel- -Opposes nine! hundred sixty-one thousand, twenty-six dollars 961,026.00).camied that sets the tax rates for the 2023 year to remain the same as 2022...carried  2023 Budget- Balanced 2023 Budget ($961.026.00) Resolution No. 16of2022-2028 Tax Rates  A. motion was made byl Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to pass the 2023 balanced budget of A. motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to pass Resolution No. 16of2023 Resolution No. 17 of2 2022- Sidewalk Agreement with PennDOT (Hickory Run Bridge/S. Main St) A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to pass Resolution No. 170 of2023 that places in motion the sidewalk agreement with PennDOT for the S. Main Street bridge over Hickory Ar motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve the regular council  Run Creek...carried 2023 Council Meeting Schedule meeting schedule for 2023...carried  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING December 12, 2022  2023 Paid Holidays  AI motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to approve the 2023 Paid Holidays Mayor's Report Mayor Leslie gave: aj public appreciation to all those involved in making the Christmas Light-Up-Night a success. Mayor Leslie announced the winners oft the Home Decorating Contest: Ist Place - Cameron Family (8th St), 2nd Place Quear Family (E. Poland Ave.), and  with Christmas Eve being given on Friday, December 22, 2023...carried  3rd Place Walker Family (8th St)  Police Report: Chief Charmo read report. : see written. report ights/installation on the 2023 Police Interceptor vehicle..carried Fire Department: Report: Chief Breetz and, Justin. Javens (both present)  Lights/2028 Ford Police Vehicle Quotes:Jason Daughtry (EMC)- $4,849.98 and IbisTek-$6,224.00 A motion was made by) Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve. Jason Daughtry for the  President Izzo read reports. See written report...  Chief Breetz reported that the 404 is in service and needs inspected. Mr. VanTassel received invoices from the department that he will review to see what the borough owes., Justin, Javens reported that the borough owes $1,629.57. Mr.Jackson will work with the secretary to find out ift the borough invoices were paid.  Public Works Report: Joe Werhnyak.. See written. report. BMA Report: Not in attendance. See written. report. Engineer's Report Eric Buzza gave report... see written. report.  Liquid Engineering requested pictures oft the water tower that were already provided to the company. Mr. Buzza sent the photos once again for the quote process. Alternative options for the inspection and cleaning of the tank was discussed. Mr. Buzza suggested that we get a quote from Liquid Engineering for the repairs and look into other companies for the same work. The borough received proposals when we initiated the inspection and cleaning of the water tank. In accordance with the Service Line Inventory that the DEP has made mandatory with a deadline of October 16, 2024, the seminar Mr. Buzza attended provided information for the borough. The borough. is required to verify which materials are used in the service. lines to customers' homes and the borough's main lines. The borough may need to rely on Don Wharry to offer his opinion since he has done a majority of repairs in thel last few years. We may need to dig up: areas to: see what we have and this is a lavorable time to install the curb boxes that have been missing since the sewer lines were: installed. This inventory only applies to homes built prior to 1991.Ifitis discovered that a customer has al lead line, the customer isn't required to change it, but the borough will There are. internal inspections that can be conducted with a camera (scope) to see what the lines are. Thel borough could petition the DEP that we did a subset of this area: and found that there were: no lead lines. This may be acceptable. The Water Committee will meet to discuss the plan.  have the responsibility to send al letter each year regarding their lead line.  Committee Reports:  Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante County Grant (Roosevelt. Ave. Bridge) A resolution is needed prior. Human Resources: Art VanTassel-Janet. Novad/Borough Coordinator/S22 per hour/40 hours per week. An motionwas made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr.Jackson, to name] Janet Novad the Borough Coordinator with the hourly wage of $22.00 at full-time 40hours/week) effectiveJ January 1, 2023..carried Borough employees will go through thel Borough Coordinator regarding daily responsibilities and calling off. The Borough Coordinator willl bring to the employees all requests from the Council President.  Mayor Leslie will gather the information for submittal.  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING December: 12,2022  Borough Property: Bob Slosser F600 Representative will be at the borough on 12/13/22 to go over Finance, lasiomsmiAmemtition: Lease Agreement (4th Street borough property) is ready for signatures with David Byers. Penn Power pole on E. Stewart. Ave. has a sinkhole. Penn Power is aware that Water and Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi- Water Committee will contact] Jeff Stauhl and: meet with him priort to the next meeting. A form willl be created for the Lead Line Inventory. Mr. Nolfi would like to start at 8th Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak- Millings for the boat ramp have been delivered and are ready to  operations.  the new pole placed about six years ago may have punctured the storm drain.  Street and work our way back up to the center of town. Emergency Services: Art VanTassel-  bes spread over the ramp. The poles willl be coming soon tol be placed as barriers.  Old Business:  "Off-Duty' Police Officers Plowing ($16)  A motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to pay the off-duty police officers  $16 perl hour to assist with the plowing when needed..carried Mr. Slosser opposed. Code Enforcement Officer- Needing additional hours due to numerous cases/hearings A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to give Code Enforcement Officer Perrotta up to IO: additional hours per month during the winter months..carried Removal of Water Fee- Busines/lomeowner: requesting to pay only one tap-in now that the owner is no longer living in the residence. Council did not give approval to remove the residential water fee. E-ZPass A. motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by) Mr. Marciante, to purchase one. E-ZPass A motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to adjourn the meeting..camied  New Business:  for the borough to use when entering the toll road..carried  Meeting Adjourned at 8:29pm. Respectfully Submitted, mznek Janet M. Novad, Secretary/Ireasurer  3    BESSEMER POUCED DEPARTMENTI NOVEMBER MONTHLYREPORT  Bessemer VolunteerFire Company CouncilF ReportNoyember  ALARMS (1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS C) ASSISTS (7) ASSAULTS () ATVCOMPLAINT (2) BURGLARY C) BURNINGO COMPLAINT (2) CRIMINAL ARREST ADVLTS (2) JUVENILES! ) INVESTIGATIONS (2) DOMESTIE/DSTURBANCS 1 DUIARREST (1) MEDICALCALIS (5) MISSINGPERSONS () ERRATICORIVERS ( JUVENILE COMPLAINT VEHIGLE REPAIR ( ) ROADHAZARD (11 1 PSYCHIATRIC (1) NARCOTICS (1) ARCOIMCISMOUEWORED FUEL: MILES:  PFA VIOLATIONS () PROPERTYCHECKS 160) QUSTTDSIAKTOOCER (7) PUBUCINTOXICATION (1) OVERDOSE SUSPICOUSACTVITY (2) SUSPICIOUSVEHICE () THEFT/FRAUD TRAFRICACCIDENT I TRAFRICCITATIONS (4) NONTRAFRCCTATIONS (3) TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP WELFARECHECK FOUNDPROPERTY (+ ASSISTRIRE ASSISTF PUBLIC  Balances: GemniGhiag:7515as GeueSariag:sss.s RalirChsaingsiags4 Reliefswving:s76032 CD#1:5566.75 CD#2:5529.62 Deposits: 51,000 UGIEnergy S3DOF First Covenantchurehi Bessemer Purchases: PaintforRaseue4 404 Chrisimas Mahoning Sationz supplies fork kids Chrioasparty 200f finalp paymentforR Rescue 404 Fuel: Calls: eallsT Total) IGasOder 1BrushF Fire Tniniog:  - () (s1 (5 C) - - (3) () (7)  486.5 Hours 127.5 Gallons 1,822 Mles  November2022 YehisisAEgviones Herman's Gungep performeds state! Inspecions andF PMor dump lruck Twonew fronttiresw were required. Purchasedi fromR R&11 Tire, Bameriesf Alledona oneb tonl laterinthem month. Plowands saltsp insulledandte testedo ononeto Batterieser andelecrical synan: esteda mdamaintaineri installede on! backhont byT Thompson's. leccived new/F-600, Washedandw waxedasrequested, Water pneshuro issues withlnjeetione efchtarine tpon: sartu p. ofwe!'RL. Acing upens advicerecelvedft fum Blucbook Eslstance, replacede eurentz 250psii njectors 150psinjecion. Currentlyr neningnow issues. Numerouso onec callsr individualg gus services entheoesteti Tanki inspection.A Mr. Bumy wille clabontew wilha anyi bathmiylavereieds fromthe Streets decprationse tested. Insulledbyk Mr. MeComahy whlie assistingwitht their installationo ofthelater  BMAI MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: DECEMBER: 1, 2022 INFORMATION FOR NOVEMBER: 1-30,2022 69 Late fee's applied to customer accounts $3,001.25 Total owedi in late payments 17 Water Shut Offy Warnings posted 1 Total customers to have water shut off 1 Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 0 Total Property Sales 0.  Total Sheriff Salès 0 Totall Uens applied  maintaiceri insalledbyT Thompson's.  rstontienendpriorio) paving.  1 4.  ners. linitsignen Intersectiono ofWet Boraorh Property  porough limiso Sast  Leavesa rading, grassse  Kennedy  Dumpsters deliveredt idences on Fiel4, Fint, Elm, andEaFalricw.    M.1 Davidson & Associates, Inc. WasteWater Treatments Specialists 4797ScettRead 29PMNS-sgeraiEs 16134 Ta:Boardo  BMA  MichalP.Davidson  FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDINGBALANCES NOVEMBER: 30,2 2022  PRvidsen  Sutjct  UTILITYA ACCOUNT:  $43,575.80  OPPRATINGACCOUNT: $294,238.82 PLGIT) PRIME. ACCOUNT: $191,277.74  (MSIL) Smp MGA) a,emg! 1CS/COML 2,c00T Disseledorygen Bimpf CHarlae 025mpt 032Maimum parametersv werev wihinN.P.D.ES. permit limits. NOVEMBER 2022  F&GANNUITY: GRAND: TOTAL: LOANFCB:  $129,260.65 $658,353.01 $1.784.891.27  Thet trealmenlp pantprodupedagoodg qualitye efluentd discharget throughout the monthe ofNovember2 2022 All  Thea average dailyf flowf fort ther month ofNovemberw was 0.167. Thep precipitationf for Novemberwas? 230". The NPDES parmit for theb treatmenty plante explreso ont May 31,2 2023, ther permitr renewal applicatior needs tol bes submitted! by December3 31,2 2022. clalfers, Cleanedo outthe! infuent pumps station, cleanedu theg gritoutoftheh heady works, hosedd cleanedt thes draineda siralners and on cieaned thee efluent the chlarine linea ando contact chlorinef tanks, feedn draineda line. ando cleanedthes sumpp downthe pit, Continueda addingd dechiorb tot thee efluent, Woris.great. MDavidsonis paying forti the dechlor, request the Aluthority payf fort theg garbaged dumpster. Replaced the elluentw waterp purip. Cleaned ones sludge dryingb bed. Nos sludgev was hauledo duringn November 2022 Checkedt thec allinboth blowers. Swilched! blowers trom* #2tofia andg çleanodt the#1b blower airfi filter. Authority, Planto discharger RARE monitoringr reportfor ther montho dfNovember 2022v wasc complete ands senitothe Engineeringa andF PADEP. Decant 17,0009 gallons ofclearv waterc offthed digesters. Marked7PAOnec calls. Performed1 thomei inspections. Dailyr routines ofa analyticalt testing, plantinspection, skimmingt thet tanks arec dallyt taskst thata are noti int then report. IFtheB Boards should have: anyq questions, pleasef feelfr freetoc contactme. Respectiully, MichariP. Davidson President  BESSEMER SEVERLEY: DELINQUENT $12,010.00  andt takingr readings  A GANNETT FLEMING L Tanklampertioo LiquidE ectimale Ecginecingh forio installationo bas ofthedeo requested offs copies ofpbotos ofthet topo oftheu tank ino arderte toy provide na 2 Bridge Water LineReipgatien Wehaveh had thep proposedr relocation desigap prepared, anditisb epprovedit wlberubmited bPemnDOTBndger replacemente beiagn cossulatforrevicw. reviewedi atermaly. Onse 3. SatewideLSAG Gant Applicatiens Nou updatec ont thes ratur efdes *pplicationsh hasbeann reveived, Operations Aasistanse Saffhaveb bees atematinge operatione fbothy wellsourres. S. Svitem Bepielimeiveer Adiscussiono DEP tralaing seminarw potentials was sources ttendedandthet ofinforpationi tasksr requiredtoe campleto thir work weres This workn complatedbyo Octobarl 16,2024.  BESSEMERE BOROUGE PROJECTS STATUS UFDATE DECEMBERI 12,20221 MEETING  pededtoiees theu uanki interiorf fort thei inpection.  needod. Respevtfallys submittes, GAMMETTFLEMING,D INC. SeByy ErieBuza Senior Opérations Specialis: