THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September12, 2022  Themeeting 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, ArtVanTassel, Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve the meeting Ar motion was made by! Mr. Jackson, and seconded byl Mr. VanTassel, to accept the balances Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to approve payment of  minutes oft the Regular Meeting (August 8, 2022)..carried ofthe Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit..carried  the September bills.carried  OPENING OF SEALED BIDS: for TAR & CHIP of BESTVIEW. AVENUE  Youngblood Paving: $14,445.00 (Tar + Chip) Cade Paving: $17,985.00 (Tar + Chip) Cade Paving: $3,000.00 (Mechanical Repair)  Discussion: The entrance to. Bestview Avenue must be milled and repaired prior to tarring and chipping the: street. Mr. Micco and Mr. Genova would prefer to have the street) paved. An motion wasi made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to reject both bids and wait A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, tol hire Cade Paving to mill and pave  until 2023 to pave Bestview. Avenue..carried  the transition onto Bestview. Avenue from N. Main Street..carried Mr. Marciante will order asphalt to patch the potholes on Bestview. Avenue.  VISITORS: Roberta Penwell (her family was in from several states the past weekend mentioning how beautiful Bessemer. looks with the Hometown Heroes banners), Beth Grundy, Darin/US Municipal (spoke regarding the pricing for the Ford F600 Super's dump bed, salt spreader, and plow. He compared the pricing and availability ofthese items. Most items will take weeks to come in. Thel borough is looking atl Iate in the, year to receive the dump bed, salts spreader, and plow. He handed all of council information tol look over.) John Kliem/BMA (Board members would like to see their $50/month go to $75/month) Ar motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to give the BMAI board members al raise with Lu Anne Izzo abstaining. The motion is to raise the monthly rate of Nick Miccoand Iohn Genova (unhappy with the grass that was planted when the storm drain was repaired in front of] Mr. Genova's and Mr. Micco's) properties. Ithas been decided that the borough will: revisiti iti in the spring to see ifiti needs replanted.)  $50/month to $75/month starting January 1, 2023..carried  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OFE BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H.: SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September: 12, 2022  Mayor's Report: The second round ofbanners! have been delivered. Mr. Slosser suggested to contact the company in the North Gate Industrial Park for renting equipment to get the banners up instead ofa asking Gary Pezzuolo: for his lift. They may donate the rental equipmentiftheyl knowi it's for military banners. MayorI Leslie gave notice thatt there isa need to. have an: appeals board for code enforcement. The borough will post on social media and an insert will be added to the October BMA invoice regarding any borough resident  interested in sitting on the Code Enforcement Appeals Board. Police Report: Chief Charmo read report. : see written report  Chief Charmo reported that Ford has cancelled the 2022 Ford Explorer. A 2023 Ford Explorer has been ordered ini its place at an increased cost ofapproximately $2,000. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to authorize the Lights for the Ford Explorer Tabled for October's meeting once the Chiefreceives quotes. A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise for the Grants Writing Andrew Henley will be contacted to see ifl he would be interested in finding any grants that could help the police department receive additional funding.  purchase ofa 2023 Ford Explorer police vehicle..carried Police Pensionv wording is ready for the solicitor to review. intent to adopt the Police Pension Ordinance.carried  Fire Department Report: Department was absent. Public' Works Report: Joe Werhnyak.Seei written report.  Have the borough building furnace checked before the winter weather. Call local companies for quotes. Purchase a carbon dioxide detector for the building. BMA Report: Financial Report emailed to the borough. See written report.. Engineer's) Report: Eric Buzza gave report..seei written report  Mr. Buzza suggested that ifL Liquid Engineering does noti inspect and clean the water tower, the borough should looki into another company to do thej job. He also reported that weare waiting on the documents to be completed by PennDOT for the waterline relocation on S. Main Street. Mr. Buzza announced that the cost of the emergency generators has increased by $8,710 and thatt the state requires thel borough to provide, on letterhead, that we can financially afford this. Mr. Buzza is pleased with what! he is seeing with some: fluctuation in the chlorineresiduals with the alternating ofWells #1 & #2 and that this will get better as they both continue to be worked. Mr. Buzza recommends that the well casings be inspected. This would costt thel borough approximately $12,000 per well. Mr. Buzza reported that the electronics for the booster station were apparently struck by lightning. Tim St. John could not get thej parts due to them being obsolete. He was able to create what was needed and the communication. is back up and running. The Roosevelt Bridge report was brought up. Mr. Buzza and council agreed to contact contractors to get  an idea ofhow much the repair would cost the borough.  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H.: SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September12,2022  Committee Reports:  Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante- Speed limit sign on E. Poland Ave. needs tol be moved to the opposite side oft the road. He is waiting on PennDOT to send the letter ofapproval. Catch Basin on 12th Street and E. Poland Avenue: is in good shape but will need some cement repairs. Mr. Marciante reported that the dirton the road from the digging near the old Martin Trucking property (currently owned by Keystone Properties of America) needs Borough Property: Bob Slosser Ford F600 Super's dump bed, saltspreader, and plow Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by) Mr. Jackson, to advertise the dump bed, salts spreader, and plow, and to advertise the bids to be opened at: a special meeting on Trees on borough property - Contact thel borough solicitor regarding the selling of trees. Finance, Litigation. and Appropriations Residential Business (Code Officer will looki into the property maintenance Ordinance for answers and report back to council.) Walnut Street parking Council instructed Mr. Werhnyak toj purchase two signs that read, "Park. At Your Own Risk" and place them in the area that the apartment tenants park. Committee will meet to go over the 2023 budget and then council will schedule a budget tworkshop. Water andSanitation: Jimmy Nolfi- - Reported that they have mathematical formulas now to use ift the communication goes down again between the) pump house and water tower. EmergencyServices Art VanTassel - Hasn'theard from the Fire Department. Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak-C Checking on benches and pricing ($500+). Looking for someone thati is close to Bessemer. The boatr ramp needs tol have more dirt Old Business: Resolution No. 11 of2022(CostShare/PennDOT - waterline relocation) A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve Resolution No. 11 of2022 that agrees to the cost: sharing oft the waterline relocation on S. Main Street's New Business: Resolution No. 12 of2022(Act5 571 Waiver ofPenalties +additional fees) Amotion was: made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to approve Resolution No. 12 of2022 that waives penalties and additional fees when new property owners have not Ar motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to have Trick-or-Treaton A motion was made by Mr.) Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve the  to be cleaned up.  Human Resources: Art VanTassel Executive  need tol be advertised for bid.. Advertise Special Meeting to open bids.  Monday, September 26, 2022, at 7:00pm..carried  moved and limestone is needed on access to the ramp.  bridge over Hickory Runcarried  received at tax bill after purchasing their property.-carried  Trick-or-Treat-  October 31, 2022, from 5-7 7pm...carried secretary's vacation..carried  Approval of Secretary's Vacation: 10/03/2022-10/72022  3    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING September12,2022  Ford F600 Super Financing: Vice President VanTassel asked for aj motion to finance An motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to finance thel F600 with no money down forf four years paying on1 the principal when the borough has extra money Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to refund Mr. Tasota  the Ford F600 -  and Payngltoffeaty.caried Mr. Tasota overpaid his taxes by $16.21. $16.21 for the verpayment.carried  An motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to enter into executive  session..carried  Executive Session entered at 8:48pm. regularn meeting.carried Entered into Regular Meeting at 9:14pm.  Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to enter back into the  Additional Request..  The advertising to receive bids for the Ford F600. Super's dump bed, saltspreader, and  plow need to! have a delivery date for when ity will be completed.  Amotion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to adjourn the  meeting..carried Meeting adjourned at 9:16pm Respectfully Submitted, g  JanetM.I Novad,  Secretary/Treasurer  4    BESSEMER POLICED DEPARTMENTA AUGUSTMONTHLYR REPORT  Aurust2022 Vchicles &Tqulpmen: Turhoi installedo onb backhoob by! Horman's Oarage. Pickupt truckr repaired, sarviced, andi inspectedb by! Hermn'Garaga. Woter Numerous once callsu andu updatede once calls forgas linep project. Once Business callaf forp privatee contractorf form rasideneoo on EstPoland, Columbia GaconE EnstPoland, onE BaatP Poland, andn residenceon Woodlins, Reccivedt twon newr replacement fireh hydranis. LksExeavating: installed! fourn newe curbs stopsa andc curbb boxes on South? Main. sidewalkr removedy weren replaced byOPO Construetion whilac ons sitos addressingt the posto offico entrence concreler replacement Slocked well# ,replacede chemp pump,i injectora and5 broughtback online. Cemmunicationf failoret batween pumps station endp pump! house. Mr.E Buzzay wille claborate. Streets Called lo Oaks Streetn neare cemeteryb by gasp projecte crew when an olds sewer Consullady with! Mr.J Jackon andverifirdd thatitifabandoned- and worke storns couldp proceed. was Exposed, Calchb bosint repairso onl FastP Polande compleled byUniledA Asphalt Inslalled" "Brko Retarders Prohibiled" signe on WestPolande osrequerted. Reinstelled: stopri signon Metro! Drive, Borouph Property Weedu lrimmingn ands sprayingasti timewealher permils. Removad downed trcoatLako Parkas requesled, Pickedu up! loadedd dumpitensatarsidenee: cn Eosts Slewurtando onea atan residanceo on Rear) londd dumpstersg gatheredu logetherand emptied. Doliverede empbyd dumpstersb toresidenees on Eests Slowar, Wests Slewart, andh twoo on South) Main. LEDI ontehsmstemplas. atfiroh halL Lighlingr replacementattep post/borcugh boildingr nearingcompletion.  ALARMS (2) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (2) ASSISTS (9) ASSAULTS () ATVC COMPLAINT (2) BURGLARY C) BURNINGO COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS CAMPNALINVISTIGATONS (1 COMSTA/OSTUMBAMCIE (1 DUIARREST (1) (2) ERRATICDRIVERS () JUVENILE COMPLAINT VEHICLE REPAIR ROADHAZARD (11 PSYCHIATRIC (2) NARÇOTICS (1) FUEL: MILES:  PFA VIOLATIONS PROPERTYCHECKS (66) RAGUSTTDSPIETOORSA (6) PUBUCINTONICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICOUSACTVTY (1 SUSPICIOUSVEHICLE () THEFT/FRAUD TRAFFICACOIDENT TRAFFICCITATIONS NONTRAFPICOTATONS 1) TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP WELFARECHECK FOUNDPROPERTY 1) ASSISTFIRE ASSISTPUBUC  (1  () (1) () (1) (15) () C) 1) L) () 1) (6)  Portionsof  (.) JUVENILES! 1  Elms Street.  HOURSWORKED  509 Hours 167.5 Gallons 1,898 Mles  SEPTEMEER 2922 /8 BACKHOE 15 IDNETON  9/2 9/9 9/9  12 PCK SP MICE gPw G  t "  QPA D gPu D  BMAI MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE:S SEPTEMBER: 1, 2022 INFORMATION FOR AUGUST1-31,2022 64 Late fee's applied to customer accounts $3,098.00 Total owed ini late payments 23 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 0 Total customers to have water shut off 0 Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 1 Total Property! Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0: Total Liens applied    M_Davidson & Associates, Inc, WasteWater Treatment Specialists 47075coltRand Jamestema.Pa. 1034 (29,972-5050,  MichaelP.Davidson  GANNETT FLEMING 1. TankJnepeetion GFh hase exchonged mmails wih Liguid Engineeringr regerding tanki ingpection. willr racho cnttot tb-Fimmt Theresponse tog getanu indicted updetede lheye schedule, crehepingion copduct thei inspeclioni inA Augurt Water We 2. BridgeWaterl LineRelecation Wcaren awaiting the finald documenlste te enteri intot the postr sharing agreement wih PennDOTio incorporalet thew waler linorelocatlont nepartoftheb brigeryhrmeiprjet GF project. has responded lo requcris far Informalion fom PennDOT and others dlakchglder in lh: 3. EAABNsilasiN emargmry Weh have recciyed communisation from We slale informing us! lhat lhoe estimaled cost farihe commlimentleller: generulor affirming projcet Ihath has CheB incrested Boroughy by willy $8,710 providel andi lbe requiring fundsneededi lbe Borough to aabmita increase, A copy ofiber mart recent audlted financlal atatemen! will need locover lo be thisestimale confim that funds argavailablelocoverl hise commitment, 4. Ongroliens Slaffhasn Asisinnce WellHl. ruccesfullyr Theroaree come relumed fuetalionsh Wallf #llos inc chloriner serviese raidualad endit Rio operting on an oltemating! basis with thosoy willl begint tor minimizpa as allemaleo S.Bamevell Thel inspectiono Ave. Bridgel Insprarlen bridge) has been cempleledond therportharbeens report aren available, Tc tyoluation andn reporting ofthes Firvuclure followa rubmilled. PennDOT' Copisso ofthe Management System 2 Coding Mesual (Publiealion 100A) and ppplicable Cost manualn estimeter areincluded for Uhese forn reference repain are Eslensiverepain. erereguiredonin ared delinenledi Excrrpls inu thereport., from lha: inllation uncertinty. Funding progrums not provided for full: replacement deol lo the ace currenl cconomic sinualion and epair. Tfendingusilaneee canb bec oblained, repincementir recommended, aypilable bu! nat for bridge welle Liar recommendedt casing. Tolheb bestofourk thot an cvoluation ofthey wellab bec conductediod delermine thec condilone ofthe time andi if lhe corrorion becorcs knowledgs eigaificant hlsh hosnotbeend it can allow done. aurfoco Welle waler ceringscan lo corrode evcr aftes wellai recommended. Abudgelary estimale! forihicy cyaluatioa worki ir$I2,000p welle esingrando perwell. condillon  DESSEMERE BOROUGH PROJECTS STATUS UPDATE SEPTEMBER 12,2 20227 MEETING  MicheiP.Devidsen 2022 subject paralon Repart OBTANED uGUs 0,162 Eimpn Bimg 30Maximwm Smgf 120Mximum 5Emai 4.0Mnimum D21mp 032Meimum  Whes schedule lo complete thev  CATEGORY FowpGp) cBoD (MGA) TelalSuspentedSalé MGI) TelalNliregen (MGI) TollPhophore (MGI) Ammenis-kiltegeno 0MGN.) FaclCellom( (GoemolaAverse) BSHOOML DO/COML DhsolvedOnypen TalefRasiusichiminen (MGA)  admnum arial  providedlo  duringbicn aitemelienb butitiafckthat  openationse eontlaue,  Bridge  Thet treatmentplant, producedagoode quallye efliuento discharge thraughoutt ther monthe ofAugust2022.A AIl  parameters werev wilInN.P.D.ES. permitn Iimlts, July2022  5.. WellEvalalen  Thea average dallyf flowf fort ther monthe ofAugustv was D.152. Thep precipitationf forA Auguety was 1.70". TheN NPDES permlef fort theb treatment plante explres onk May31,2 neads tobes submilledb by December 31,2 2022 Cleanedo oull Ihe! Inluentpumps slallon, cleaned theg gritoutofthe headw works, hosedd down! tho clairlfers, dralneda ande cleaned thec chiorine conlact tanks, dralneda ando cleaned! thes sumppi, cleaned thes stralners ont thoe efluent linea ande chlorinei feedl line. Begana addingo dechlor! lot thee efluent, Works greal, Seltingu upt thes samplingf forthel NPDES permitr renewaly wlhESLlaboratores. Cleanedo ones sludged dryingbed. Nos sludgey washauled during August2 2022, Checkedi lhe ollinb both! blowers. Switchedt blowere from # lo#2ande cleanedt the# #25 biowerairn Oller. Planl discherger monitoringr reportfort then montho ofAugust2 2022y wasc complele ands senltolhe Authorlly, RARE Englneeringe endF PADEP. Decant1 19,0009 gallons dfclearv walerc offthe digeslers, Jelled and! lelovisedt theT Thompson Allemator! line, plant tor replace thel Iine. Marked 13PAC One calls. Performed3 3homel Inspections,  Allhoughit tisnol aurpeoledu thatthisiso eceurring, nas  ftbcw enter the well.  Reapcethflya aubmilled, GANNEITE FLEMING,INC. Eatyy- ErcBuza SamlrOpumtiomuspehals  2023, thep permitr renewela applicatlor  are Dally dallyt routinese taskst efanalyllcal thal are not Int testing, ther report. planti inspection, skimming thet tanks: and! laking roadings tfthe Boards shouldh have tnyo queelions, please feelf freet to contectn me.  Respectfuly, MichaelP. Davidson Presldent    THE SPECIAL MEETING BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. AT7 THEI H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING  OF  September 28, 2022  The meeting was called to order by President Lu Anne Izzo at 7:00pm. Bob Slosser, Mike Marciante, Lu Annel Izzo, Art Van Tassel, and Douglas Ordak. Thej purpose oft this "Special Meeting" is to open sealed bids for thel Ford F600 Super's  Roll Call found the following members present: Absent: Nathan Leslie, Cody Jackson, and. Jimmy Nolfi dump bed, salt spreader, and snow plow.  SEALED BIDS: Dump bed, salt spreader, and snow plow. wired to up-fitter switch) =S $47,534.65 Delivery date; end ofyearlearly. 2023 (18-36weeks) Delivery date: 30-4 45 days for the dump bed, salt spreader, and snow plow..carried General Purpose /Additional Topics:  1. USMunicipal:  $44,075.92 + $2,283.73 (automatic controls) + $1,175.00 (step slide under ladder & LED: spreader lights  2. Quality Truck: Same equipment as US Municipal with a quote of $46,431.54  A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to accept Quality" Truck's $46,431.54bid Resolution No. 13of2022 (Purchase Ford F600 Super and authorize secretary to: sign all documents) A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded byl Mr. Marciante, toj purchase thel Ford F600 Super and authorize Secretary Novad to sign all documentation with the financing..carried Authorize ACH payments for thel Ford F600 Super payments ($7,107) An motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to authorize the ACH payments for the Liquid) Fuel Money_(dump! bed, salts spreader, and plow) A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to purchase the dump bed, salt spreader, ands snow] plow using the Liquid Fuels Money with the exact amount being determined: at October's Graphics/Ford F600 Super- Contact Creative Labworks for pricing and estimated timeframe Ford] F600Super Undercoating - Lifetime warranty at: a cost ofs1,900(coating every2y yrs/$100) ora A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, ands seconded by! Mr. Slosser, to purchase the lifetime warranty at $1,900 (fee ofs $1001 tor recoat every two years) through Cox Undercoating. ..carried Grant) Bessemer Lake) Park Tabled for the October 101 meeting (More information needed) Town Halll Meeting Council approves Mo Co) House on November 3, 2022, at 6:00pm Bestview/13th & Clyde. - entrance: mill and pave Bestview. Repair 13th & Clyde (waterline break), United Asphalt - Quote $3,135 (13th & Clyde) + $2,960 (Bestview) = $6,095.00 Castle Asphalt Quote $3,800 (13th & Clyde) + $5,250 (Bestview) = $9,050.00 Ar motion was madel by Mr. Slosser, and seconded byl Mr. Van' Tassel, to accept United Asphalt's quote of $6,095 toi repair 13th Street and Clyde Ave. along with the milling and paving oft the entrance of] Bestview Small Water Grants- Council will discuss the small water grants with Eric Buzza at the October meeting. A motion was madel by Mr.VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to adjourn the special  F600 Super..carried meeting..carried  yearly warranty (up to 161 months) at a cost of$450.  Avenue..carried meeting..carried Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm Respectfully submitted, fat 37. Perd Janet M. Novad Secretany/Treasurer  1