THE REGULAR MEETING OFI BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING November 14, 2022  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Jimmy Nolfi, and Douglas Ordak.  Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody Jackson, Lu Anne Izzo, Art VanTassel, An motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting (October 10,2022).carried Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded byl Mr. Slosser, to approve the meeting minutes oft the Special Meeting (October: 19, 2022).-carried A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to accept the balances of the' Treasurer's Report tol be filed for audit..carried Ai motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to approve payment of thel November bills excluding the Central Heating & Plumbing invoice..carried MATTHEW MCI KNIGHT (Loan Specialistwith the USDA/funding/Water, projects/lawrence Co) Mr. Mc Knight reported that there is roughly forty-million dollars available for needy communities and that Bessemer Borough is eligible for this funding. This money is based on the median income and amount charged for utilities. Mr. Mc Knight reported thatt therei is funding for water, sewer, and storm water projects and that they work with the engineering firm to apply fori the grant money. Mr. Mc Knight suggested that thel borough start with al meetingi in 2023 ift thel borough has any VISITORS: Tracey Meanor (BMA), BethGrundy_(BMA) Devyn McConahy, Nicholas Vercilla (New Castle News), TJ and Jan Donofrio of 602 S. Main Street (Interested in purchasing the borough property thati is al non-ordained street (Osterling Ave.) adjacent to their property. TJ also would like code enforcement visit the property thati is located on the opposite side oft the borough property. Code Enforcement will visit the property. The solicitor will be contacted regarding thel borough' s options on selling thei non-ordained street (Osterling Ave.),Steve Baker/Baker Forestry Proposal provided to council for the purchase of4 45 trees located in Bessemer Lake Park for the price of $6,500. The contract does noti include the removal oft the treetops unless the tops would be usable for firewood. A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to move forward with the selling of 45 borough trees located in Bessemer Lake Park for the price of $6,500 with the purchaser agreeing tol bond ($10,000) Lakeside Drive. carried Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that the total number of! Hometown Heroes Banners is 115. He thanked those involved (Devyn McConahy, Janet & Eric Novad, LuAnne & Ron Izzo, Art VanTassel, and the police department/traffic control) in the placement of the second round (44) ofHometown Heroes Banners and Equipment Rental Options of Neshannock Township for providing the borough with the lift at a discounted price. The mayor mentioned that plans for the Christmas Parade and festival are moving along as planned. He also reported that the application for the second phase of the Bessemer Lake Park Grant has been submitted. The second phase includes playground equipment, parking  projects that are being planned. The funding is a' 75/25 percent grant.  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING November 14, 2022  (ADA also), and electrical worki installed ini the new pavilion. He also mentioned that the Town Hall Meeting went well. The discussion was centered around both businesses and residents investing in the borough. It was mentioned that thosei in attendance were interested in additional meetings in thei future. Also, the idea ofa a quarterly newsletter was brought up tol keep residents informed on what all is happening in thel borough. Mayor  Leslie volunteered to take on this Newsletter Project. Police Report: ChiefCharmo read report : see written report  Hanson Contract: A motion was made was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marcinate, to approve the Hanson Contract for $600 per week for three years..carried Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to adopt Ordinance No. 8of2022 which raises the monthly refuse rates by $10 across the board making the rate schedule as follows: Residential ($26) and Commercial Dumpsters at ($55/1yd), ($100/2 yd), ($148/4yd), and ($195/6yd) starting January 1, 2023..carried with. Art VanTassel PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET: $889,993.00 balanced with the increase to water rates. Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise that the Fire Department Report: Justin Javens was present. President Izzo read the finançial  Ordinance No.8of2022 (Refuse Rates)  opposing.  2023 budgeti is on display in the borough office..carried  reports. See written report...  Public Works Report: Joe Werhnyak.. See written report. BMA Report: Tracey Meanor gave written report.. See written report. Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza gave report... see written report.  Mr. Buzza reported that Liquid Engineering came out to inspect the water tower but were unable to conduct ani inspection due to the inexperienced crew and safety concerns. He informed council that he will need an additional $13,000: for the waterline relocation project. Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, toi increase the waterline relocation budget by $13,000, bringing thet total budget to $28,000..carried The agreement will need to be re-signed because PennDOT never entered the project into their system and now there has been an added section that needs tol be included. Mr. Buzza mentioned that the DEP will be having a seminar on waterline inventory in December that he will attend. Mr. Buzza provided council with state grant (50%) funding information that has a deadline ofl December 21, 2022. Mr. Buzza informed council that hel has an individual Oeffs Stauhl) that the borough could contact regarding a water plant operator. Jimmy Nolfi  will contact him.  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER: BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING November1 14, 2022  Committee Reports:  Stréets and Lights: Mike Marciante-  Human Resources: Art' VanTassel Executive Session  Borough Property: Bob Slosser Fork and Cage for backhoe was mentioned. The undercoating on the plow and salt box can be sprayed for an additional $200. Amotion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to pay the additional Waterand Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi - Asked Mr. Buzza toj provide an itemized invoice from Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak-F Publicappreciation to Joe and the crew for all  $200 fort the undercoating for the plow and salt box..carried here on out. Possible repairs to the water tower was discussed.  Finance.litigation.and. Appropriations: mergencyservices: Art VanTassel- the help with the work on the boat ramp. Storage Fee (revised resolution)  Old Business:  Amotion was made by Mr. Nolfi, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to revise Resolution No. 3 of2022 (storage fee) making the storage fee for vehicles $50 per day and large  equipment $100 per day starting January 1,2023..carried  New Business:  Office Hours - 10am - 2pm open to the public  A motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve the borough. office hours tol be open to the public from 10am to 2pm..carried Policebarkupforsnow: plowing Police Dept willj plow when on duty ift the road crew needs a break. Officer Wallace tol be called out toj plow when not on duty. Comcast- Cancel the Fax and phone. serviçes att the maintenance garage. A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to cancel the fax and Solvency Fee  A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to not pay Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to enter into executive A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to enter backi into the An motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to adjourn the  phone services at the maintenance garage..carried  the solvency fee..carried session..carried regular meeting..carried meeting..carried RespectfulySubmite4, 2tPmak janet M. Novad, Secretary/lreasurer  Executive Session entered at 8:57pm. Entered into Regular Meeting at 9:36pm.  Meeting Adjourned at 9:36pm.  3    BESSEMERE POUCE DEPARTMENT OCTOBERI MONTHLYREPORT  October 2022 Vehicles &Equipment Leakingf frontti tireo ont backhoer repairedbyR&.. Water Postings ands shutoffs. Hydrantf flushingast timep permits. Walmut, Elm, ando Oak Streets. Streets asdirected. EaremrbFroperty  ALARMS(1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS () ASSISTS (3) ASSAULTS () ATVCOMPLAINT C) BURGLARY (1 BURNING COMPLAINT () CRIMINALA ARREST ADULTS JUVENILESI CMMMALINVIYTISATONS DOMISTI/DISTURBANCES 11) DUIARREST ) 1) (41 MISSINGP PERSONS ERRATICDRIVERS (1 ) JUVENILE COMPLAINT ( ) VEHICLE REPAIR ROADH HAZARD (1) ) PSYCHIATRIC (3) NARCOTICS (1 FUEL: MILES:  PFA  1) (62) EVISTOSFEMTOORRCA (5) PUBUCINTOMICATION () OVERDOSE 1 ACTIVITY (2) SUSPICOUSV VEHICLE (2) THEFT/FRAUD (1) TRAFFICA ACCIDENT (1) TRAFFICCITATIONS (s) ) NONTRAFFICCTATONS () (24) () TRESPASSING () FOLLOWUP () 911HANGUP () WELFARECHECK (2) FOUNDPROPERTY (1) ASSISTFIRE (2) ASSIST PVBLC (7)  Responded toonec callsf forprivate contractor on East Polanda andE Easts Stewart. Numerous requests! forthe gas! Bineprojecto on? North &s South Muin, FirstCovenant,' WestPoland, Roosevelt, Mucht times spent ont thec calibration ofcbemp pumpA #2tos achieved desiredr residuall levols. Stepsc currently underwayt torectify thee eratic performancco ofchem, pump#I. Submittedo cnec callsonb behalfofthel boroughp pricrtother relocation ofthes speedi limits signson EastP Poland. Speed! Fimits signagei instulledirelocated: asd directed. Respondedb torequeston Elms Streeti inr regardst toh hiddens sink hole/deteriorated: storms sewerf found duringgas linep project excavation. Filledy with thel larges stone mequired fromF Fourths Street! lastfall Lenvesa andd debris removed froma alongthec eurbingatthes square. Deliveredd dumpsterst toa aresidence on EastFairviewa and South! Main, Tookeleado ofseraps streln andal load ofscrape aluminumi inf forresyeling. Installed"Parka at Your Own Risk"s signageoa WalnutStectasd directed. fadeds stops signe onE Easts Stewartandreplaeedy withr new. Repleced vacuumb breakera and diaphragmz assemblyi ina flushy valvei ind thof firec department, Replaced broken! handle ont toiletinp posto office, Leveledt thed dirty placed ont thec oldr restroomsi inLake? Park Pushed backs slabso ofconcrete: and rougha gradedt thed dumping: arcainu thepark Installeds smpke/CO detectori inb borougha admint buildingasdirected. Installedt twos cameras onu the outsido comer ofthel borough Admib buidingasrequested.  PATROLO OFFICASHOURSWORKED 4925 Hours  121.6 Gallons 2,195 Miles  NOVEMBER 2622 14 BACKHOE 12 PIck UP  1/2 1/7 1/s  12 Pck UP MTCE gpw G  16 "  9Pw D gwW G  BMA-  BMAI MONTHLYI REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2022 INFORMATION FOR OCTOBER 1-31, 2022 69 Late fee's applied to customer accounts $3,068.20 Total owed in late payments 17 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 2 Total customers to have water shut off 4 Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 1 Total Property! Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied  FIRST COMMONWEALTH. BANK ACCOUNT ENDING BALANCES OCTOBER31,2022  UTILITYA ACCOUNT:  $51,390.09  OPERATINGACCOUNTE $284,136.87 PLGITI PRIME ACCOUNT: $190,671.69  F&GANNUITY: GRAND. TOTAL: LOANFCB:  $129,260.65 5655,459.30 $1.792.982.64  ONE OFTHE CUSTOMERS TO HAVE WATER. SHUT-OFF CANNOT DO THIS AST THEY CANNOTI FIND THE SHUT OFF ATTHIS PROPERTY. (101 METRO DRIVE)  BESSEMER SEVERLEY DELINQUENT $11.772.40    M.I Davidson &A Associates, Inc. WasteWater! Treatment Specialists 4707ScoltRond Jometowla, 16134 (134)912-5050  MichnelP.Davidson  GANNETT FLEMING TankInspeslion Withy veryl limited: notice! thet tanki inspectione compazy visitedthet takr riteonT Thursday) November 10. Duetot they pitcho ofthet tankn roof, ther relative inerprrience oflhoc crewa ande changesinsafey standordss since thep previous inspeebon! thec CTEW could: note conductt theh inspeetien. Specifically, thec mentioned thata additionale ded affv weren needed ent thetmkn roof. Wev willr rench outtet the company's offices stafffori instructions oaw whatw wilben neededtoe cemplyw with theser requirements. 2. Bridge Water Ln Relocation Wev Wan Ecnlacted by PernDOT regarding an interal ismet they bad regarding gelting! the executed ccopemtion ogreement enteredi into theirs system Web have bera instracted lbat the rignabirepagef fort theagreementy wouldn nerdiob bere-signeda andd dated, Wehavebadt theg proposedn relacationd desiga prepareis andit isb being: reviewed intermally. Oace mpprovedi itwill HmhsiMseF-mDoTAAsN replacemente conmltantf ferroview. 3. StatewideLSA GrantA Applications Theneadede commitmentl lettertoc cofirmt tbel borough hads sufficientf fimds availablet to increasede estimatede costoftse emergencys genertorp projecthasb baenp rubmittedbyb boroughs cover slaff. tbe 4. Operatione Asistance Slaffhasb been: altematingo operatione ofboth wells seurcs. Maintennnee efhe anline chlorine: analyzer mppearst toh have nddressed tho cratic readings that were! beingseca S.Roctevel! Ave.B Brideel Iospection Thei report inspection are available. bridgeb The basb been completeda andr ande therepertbasb ofthe beens mubmitted, Copieso ofthe Management System 2 Coding' Manual Publication reporting 100A). struchure sad applicable fbllow: PmmnDOT's excerpes from Bridge. that mamuala arei includedforre refereuce. Extensiverepairs: arerequired andarod delinestedin therepert. Cost for those repains are not provided duo to the curreat economic sinuntion and inflation uncertainly. Funding programs forf fullr repiacement are available but not for bridgo tepair Iffudinga can bec obtined, replacementis retemmeaded. 6. WellEvalastion Ttisn recomme ended thatan cvaluationo ofthew wells! bec conductedto delemmine thec condition ofthe welle casing. Totheb bastofeurkapwledg:! thisb basnotbeen done. Welle easings cand corode ovér time mnd if the corrosion becomes significanti it can llow surface water to coler they wel). ofter Althoughit wells suspected thatt tbisiso occuring.ane Evaluatieno ofthewelle casingsand condition recommended.. Abudgeharye estimateferthisy wokisi,000parwel. 7.Evens As Serice) previously Lneh discursed Inventery with the beard, ther revised Lead Copper systems too condueta an! lnveatoryo ofthes service linssf for every and customer Ruler requires all water bERy VEry timec censoming effort. Itiss aggested! tharaplaub be developedtoi ofthes identify system. then Tlsmay melhods  BESSEMER BOROUGE PROJECT STATUS UPDATE NOVEMBER 14,2 2022A MEETING  afDraclors Bassgmerh MunicipaiAuherit CATEGORY. Pew MGD) CBoD0 (MGA) TolaiNivogon (GL) TolaPhesphans MGI) Anmenia-lrogeng (MGAL) Forto Callom (Geomoirs, Dissoivedo Oygon TeHRerMIChPaNay,  avidaon 2022 Rapact  Sublaet -OBTAIED OCTOBER 0.159 0.350 3mgh 13.Dmgl Z6mgil 0.Bmpi 66/1DOML 72mpA 4,0Minimum 030mgh 032Maximum  TeMSiymialapeN) Smgn 30Moxirum  Thet trealmentp plant produceda ag gooda quallye effluentd discharge throughout ther month ofOciober2022-Al  paramelers werey within N.P.D.ES. parmit limits. OCTOBER2 2022  Thez average daily flowf fort then monthe of Septembery waso 0.159, Thep precipitationf for Octoberv was2 2.00". TheN NPDESP permitf fort thet treabnent plante explres anA May 31,2 2023, thep permitr renawal noedst tobes submitted by Docember 31, 2022, Cleanedo outp thel Infiuentp pumps station, cleaned! theg gritoutoftheh heady works, hosedd down the clalrifiers, dralneda ande cleanedi thec chlorine contact! tanks, dralned ando cleaned! thes sumpp plt, cleaned thes stralners ont thee efluenti nea ando chlornef feed line. Continusde adding dechlart to thee efluenl, Works greal. MDevldsenlspayngl forth the de chlor, request! theA Authority payf fori the garbaged dumpster. Cleanedo ones sludge dryingb bed. Nos sludgew wash hauled during October 2022. Changedu theo oillnb bothb blowers. Swilchedb blowersf from# #11 to#2a andc cleaned! thet #2b blowera alrflter, Planto dischargen monltoringr report forthen month arOctober 2022V wasc complete ands Authority, RARI Engineeringa andF PADEP. Decantt 16,000 gallons ofdeary watero offthed digesters. Marked2 29PAC Onec calls. Performed3H homel Inspections. Dallyr routines ofanalyticalt testing, plant Inspection, skimmingt thet tanks andt faking are dally lasks thata aror noti int ther report. IflheE Boards shouldh have anys questlons, pleasef feelf free loc conlactme.  appllcatlor  GANNETT FLEMING witht thepregramn requirement, Thisw worka mustbee completedby2 2024.  tbiuedtos tbeti timet fameforc condurtu conductingt thisi inventory, this work tho personnel Iwilbea responsible for conducting thei inventory and  attendingn DE? seminartof familianizea mysele  Respeclfullys submniited, GANNEITFIEMNG, INC. Salye Senior OpentioarSpecilist EricBza  sentloihe  readings  Respectfully, Michael P. Davidson Preslden!