THE REGULAR MEETING OFI BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING June 13,-2022  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Absent: 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. VanTassel, to approve the A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept the balances A motion was made by Mr.) Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve payment of the June bills excluding thei invoice from the solicitor due to questions regarding hourly VISITORS: Dale Baker (N. Main St. speed limit- - unhappy with the reduction of the speed. Roosevelt. Ave. bridge - feels thatifit needs replaced, toj just close it ori install alarge pipe for the water flow and fill itin. There is a chance thati there is state grant moneyavailable); Beth Grundy Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie publicly thanked all those thatl helped with the Hometown Heroes Banners including Gary Pezzuolo/GP Construction for the equipment used in the installation ofthel banners. He also thanked Mike Marciante for power-washing the Kennedy Park monument and gazebo inj preparation for Memorial Day. He also thanked the American Legion, Dr. Patton and the boy scouts for all the help with the Memorial Day Service. MayorLeslie updated council regarding thel boat launch. Tim Walker cleared the trees, Marc Mitchell and Sam Masters used their equipment to clear the way for thel boat launch, Bob Slosser and Gary Pezzuolo provided millings for the ramp, and Officer Charmo isworking on a donation from Hanson Aggregates for stone toj place on the ramp. The Bessemer Presbyterian Church donated $200for thel Bessemer Lake Park. Mayor Leslie is asking ifthe $200 donation from the church can be used for the cost to place posts and Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded byl Mr. VanTassel, to use the $200 donation from Bessemer Presbyterian Church for the new boat launch expenses..carried  meeting minutes oft the Regular Meeting (May 9, 2022) .carried ofthe Treasurer's Report tol be filed for audit..carried charges and work: not requested by council..carried  (BMA); and Justin Javins  signs (NO Gas Powered Boats) at the boat ramp.  Mayor's Report to be continued after the opening ofthe bids..  7:15pm - Opening of Bids: Sterling- Keystone Equpment-526,000 Equipment Sterling bid of $28,000..carried Exmark Zero-Turn - No Bids  A. motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept thel Keystone Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise for sale the Exmark Zero-Turn in front oft the borough garage after the 15 day PSAB wait rule...carried A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to açcept the Paul Slosser bid of $150 for both plows...with Bob Slosser abstaining.-carried  Myers Snow Plows - Paul. Slosser. $75/8' and $75/7.5'  1,    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER. BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING June 13, 2022  Electrical Work atl Fuel Pumps- John Stambul- 1-$1200  An motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to accept the John Stambul bid of$1200 for the electrical work for the fuel pumps and building..carried Concrete Work- GP Construction -$4100/sidewalk + $5700/PO entrance = $9800 Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded byl Mr. Slosser, to accept GP Construction's bid of $9800 for the repair oft the boro sidewalk and PO entrance..carried Mayors Report continued... Mayor Leslie reported that he has the letter to PennDOT regarding the E. Poland Ave. speed reduction study ready tol be sent out. Thel PMRS/Pmion/Chet.Te Mayor reported on the findings from the state. Retirement at age 50 with 25 years of service(in Bessemer). Fully vested at12 years of service. 5% employee salary contribution. 100% benefit/spouse. Reimbursable Cost after two years at $10,801(Borough), budgeted at $8000/$29 hour but now chiefis is at $31/hour bringing the A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded byl Mr. Marciante, to move. forward with the pension ordinance now that the state provided the numbers to Bessemer..carried  Mahoning Buildings - $9900/sidewalk and PO entrance  cost up a littlel higher than budgeted.  Police Report: Officer Charmo read report. : see written report  The Bessemer PD is in need oft three badges. purchase of 3 new badges..carried  A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to approve the Council isi in agreement to continue making payments on thel Ford F150 Responder until it Code] Enforcement Ordinance/Officer Perrotta - will be tabled until Officer Perrotta is notified ofthe available position and any interesti in holding such position. A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise intent to adopt Ordinance No. 60 of2022 that revises the property maintenance code...carried Fireworks - Discussion regarding how to handle the possible violations of the Fireworks Ordinance. Council to consider the amendment oft the ordinance. Police department will send a letter to the property owner that isi in violation oft the Fireworks Ordinance Firel Department Report: Assistant Chief Miller gave reports. .see written report. Mr. Miller reported that Fire-Fly conducted pump testing. The 403 passed, 401 Tanker did not] pass, and the 404(mini-pumper) also failed, due to fourl bad valves. The department received quotes for repairs. Mr. Miller reported that the 403 is out of service. Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to pay the Fire-Fly Public Works Report: Joe Werhnyak..See written report. Valve Replacement- next three (two on' Walnut St. and one on Bestview Ave.) also agreed to repair the valve on 12th  isp paid off.  Property Maintenance Code- Revised Code  explaining the violation.  invoice for the newi mini-pumper (404)..carried  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING June 13,2022  Street. Stilll looking into thel keypad/keyobkeyars - - Karski will be contacted by Mr.  Werhnyak  BMA Report: Beth Grundy read report. See written report... Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza gave report..see written report  Mr. Buzza reported that the CCR has been provided to thel borough. He also mentioned that hel hasn'treceived any information on when thet tank willl bei inspected and that he will email Liquid Engineering to see when this will take place. Mr. Buzza also mentioned that he has sent numerous emails regarding the relocation ofthe water line on S. Main St. where the state will be replacing thel last bridge. Mr. Buzza needs information on whether the borough or the state will be replacing the waterline under the bridge. He also reported that the Roosevelt Ave. bridge inspection would be $7500. Mr. Buzza mentioned that Mr. McConahy is doing a great job with the borough water system. He is recommends that the borough purchase a meter ($2,000) that would assist in detecting chlorine, iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide. Mr. Buzza brought up the borough selling bulk waterand what to charge. He reminded council thatt the meter we. had looked into did notl have a backflow preventer. He suggested thatift the borough wanted to save on cost and not purchase the meter with the backflow preventer, thaty you could use the air-gap method using the top oft the truck's tank creating an air gap. He reported that a One-Call meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, with Columbia Gas regarding the service gas line replacements and our streets restoration requirements. Council would like Mr. Buzza to One-Call meeting with our Public Works Department. He also mentioned thati ifthe wells are scoped, it would be around $10,000-$12,000 per well. One well would be out of service An motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to have Gannett A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to purchase the meter (Fe, Mg, H Sulfide/$1,700 and reagents/$400) to test the drinking water..carried Amotion was made by Mr.) Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, toj purchase two  attend the  while iti is scoped.  Fleming inspect the Roosevelt. Ave. bridge for $7,500..carried  hydrants..carried Committee Reports:  Streetsand Lights: Mike Marciante Received quotes forthe potholes andl borough property that will we: may pave. He is toj provide confirmation that PennDOT: allows the borough to move: a speed Amotion wasi made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by. Mr. VanTassel, to place Officer Charmo on Borough Property: Bob Slosser - Securitys System quotes to be tabled. lacknoe/luthoislaang Hemis will charge less for the repairi ifthey arei in town on another job. Feels that at this time we Ai motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to approve Hemis repairing the  limit sign. Decide: streets forl bid at the) July11, 2022 meeting. Human Resources: Art Van' Tassel - Charmo/Life Ins. Policy  the Life Ins. Policy..carried  should hold off on the forks for thel backhoe.  turbo engine on thel backhoe costing between 51200-S1300.carried  3    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING June 13,2022  Mr. VanTassel opposed the motion.  Finance.litigation.and Appropriations: Cody) Jackson - Executive  Waterand: Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi - Absent- No motion toj purchase the Neptune meter. Vac- Truck to clean the storm drain on N. Main Street. Mr. Buzza can provide three companies to contact A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to have a Vaç-Truck clean A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to spend upi to $3,000 to clean  foraquote.  the drain: sO that we can: see ifthere is damage to the drain..carried the debris out ofthe N. Main Street drain..carried Emergencyservices. Art' Van' Tassel- - Nothing Cultureand Recreation: Douglas Ordak- Absent  Old Business: : Steve Mazzarini has equipment to move the ESSROCSafety Monument. New Business: County Aid/MS-339 - It was agreed that the secretary is to contact our PennDOT representative. for assistance ini receiving the additional county aid money. Bestview Ave.storm drain - Council agreed to repair the catch basin immediately.  Council agreed to not move the monument from 2nd Street.  Bestview Ave.stairs - Not borough property. Resolution No.9of2022-1 Non-Active FDMembers- compensation policy (HA Thomson).-.carried IRS mileage Remhursement625cmo  Ai motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to pass Resolution No. 9of2022 thati includes non-social members of the fire department on ourworkers A motion was made by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to use the IRS increasé for mileage reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile..carried Signature. (Signature Cards) - Mayor tol be removed as a signature per banking institution. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to replace Mayor Leslie with Cody Jackson as a check signer on all borough accounts..carried A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to enteri into executive  session. carried Executive Session at 9:30pm Reopen the Regular Meeting at 9:45pm  AI motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to approve Food A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by. Mr. VanTassel, to adjourn the  Trucks for the Fire Department fundraisers.carried  meeting..carried Meetingadjourned. at 9:50pm Respectfully Submitted, ARTnl Janet M. Novad, Secretary/Treasurer  4    PEBEMEPOUCPEATMENN Month: MAY ALARMS(3) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS 131 ASSISTS (3) ASSAULTS 1 ATVCOMPLAINT 1) (1) C) CRIMINAL VESTGATIONS (4) DOMETH/DSTURBAKES (4) DUIARREST MEDICALCAUIS (6)" (2) JUVENILE COMPIAINT VEHICE REPAN (1) ROADMAZARD (2) PSYCHIATRIC (2) NARCONIGS 1 FUEL 1102gillons MILES: 1813milei  VEAR:2 2022  PFA VIOLATONS PROPENTY CHECKS 62 SPEAK1 VDLCINTONICATON OVERDOSE SUSPIGOUSVEHICE (1.) TRAFRCACCIDENT RAFRICOTATIONS STOPS RESPASSING FOUOWUP 911MANGUP ASSISTF ASSIST  Msy2022 May9,022-hme12 2022 YeNidmaIauoeat Leaking bakhoeaddres furlleako onpickp track Water Fostinpa arequnsted. 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