THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING May 9,2022  Ther meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Absent: Nathan Leslie, Cody Jackson, and Jimmy Nolfi minutes oft the Regular Meeting (April 11, 2022) -carried ofthe' Treasurer's! Reportt to be filed for audit..carried  Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Lu Anne Izzo, Art' VanTassel; and Douglas Ordak.  Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded byl Mr. Ordak, to approve the meeting Ar motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr.VanTassel, to accept thel balances Amotion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded' byl Mr. Slosser, to approve payment of PLGIT Credit(Card) - Secretary to provide a copy oft the credit card statement with the Marla (Gallo) Brown: Pennsylvania State House Representative Candidate (R) introduced Marks Solley: Addressed council regarding having al buyer for his 401 W.1 Poland Ave. commercial property. The Buyer/George Williams (George'sA Asphalt) will be placinga building gand parking lot oni the property. Mr. Williams reassured council that the asphalt company will have all vehicles licensed and registered. Mr. Williams stated that hei is aware VISITORS: Roberta Penwell, Mary Kliem (Code Enforcement info needed)($1900  thel May bills carried financial report.  herselfand talked about herl hope for the area's growth.  oft the borough's ordinances and will abide by them.  refund/park benches)  Mayor's Report: President Izzo gave report: Hometown Heroes Banners - shipping out this week. We will coordinate with Gary Pezzuolo using his man-lift. We will also coordinate with Ted Jurich and the use ofhis tractor. Ifthe equipment is available this coming weekend, we will start to hang the banners. The. American Legion and the Cub Scouts will take partin a Memorial Day Service on May 30th in Kennedy Park at 10am. The  Service will include the dedication oft the Hometown Heroes banners. Police Report: Report was given by President Izzo : see written report  The state has yet to provide the numbers for thes state pension. Once they are completed, an ordinance can then be adopted. It was reported that the F150 police truck was damaged. The department) received a verbal estimate of $650 from Terry) Johnson. The OIC, mayor, president ofcouncil, and the chairman ofborough property will conduct: an investigation into what happened to the F150 police responder. Itwas agreed that the inspection oft the Fire Department Report: Assist. Chief Miller reported they had two calls in April..see written report. Assistant Chief Miller gave the financial report. The department purchased a gas reader meter (Sniffer). Borough council gave permission for the department to have  police vehicles shall take place att the start and end of each shift.  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING Mays 9, 2022  a spaghetti dinner and a sub sandwich sale fundraiseri in the next couple ofr months. Pool  filling will be on al request-to-request basis due to the pumper issues. Public) Works Report: Joe Werhnyak..see written report.  Lock-n-Safetyon) Fuel tanks/tisconnects- John tambu/certified electrician can give the **Mr. Ordak requested that the park picnic tables be cleaned up. The area of Bessemer Lake Park where the pipe leads out needs cleaned up.. After the area dries up, we can look into whati improvements need to be made to the drainage. Mr. Ordak spoke tol PENNLINE regarding clearing vegetation along N. Main St. guardrails. This would include the clearing on both sides oft the lakes. Mr. Marciante offered to pressure-wash the monumenta and  borough a bid for the fuel pumps.  gazebo inl Kennedy Parki in preparation for Memorial Day. BMA Report: President Izzo read report. See written report.. Engineer's! Report: Eric Buzza gave: report..see written report  Mr. Buzza reported that he continues to tryand contact Liquid Engineeringr regarding the inspection and cleaning of the water tank. Hel has yett to hear back from them. Mr. Buzza informed council that he is still trying to getac cooperative agreement completed between the company for the waterline relocation (S. Màin Street bridge replacement/2023) and Bessemer Borough. Hel has sent numerous emails and made calls regarding this agreement with no response. Mr. Buzza also reported that) hel has received confirmation that the grant application through LSA for the generators are still in thei running. He also reported that! he will be getting started on the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). He also stated that he will take al look ati the Roosevelt. Ave. bridge. Gannett Fleming can inspect the bridge and give a written report costing thel borough around $7500. Council agrees to place jersey barriers temporarily closing Roosevelt: Ave bridge until it can be inspected and repaired. Castle Builders Supply will be contacted for theb barriers. Public Works to post' Road Closed" signs on both sides oft the bridge. Thel barriers are to bej painted yellow. Mr. Buzza explained that Well No. 21 has been in use and exercised. They are making progress with the well at this time. Mr. Buzza reported that one of the three pumps att the booster station isn'toperating. He will contact' Tim St. John to see about getting a new pump. This is not critical at this time, but it will be ifanother pump fails. **Discussion regarding a former Bessemer business owner taking water from the borough's! hydrant took place. Secretary Novad: is to contact the former business owner by phone and inform the company's owner that they can no longer use the borough's water as ofMay 9, 2022. The Water Committee ist to meet regarding aj policy or ordinance for the Mr. Nolfi provided the information prior to the meeting for a Neptune Meter with a backflow preventer: at a cost of $2,090. Thisi is to be approved at next month's meeting  use/taking ofwater out of the fire hydrants.  2    THE REGULARI MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENÇER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING May 9,2 2022  (June 13, ,2022) after the committee meets. Mr. Buzza will also geta price from St. John  Electric.  Committee Reports:  Streets and Lights: Mikel Marciante Speed Limit Signs/N.Main Street  Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded byl Mr. VanTassel, to erectasouth bound 25mph sign atl Lakeside Drive and a north bound 25mph atl Roosevelt. Avenue..carried Committee to meet regarding what: streets need paved and a reminder that the contract mentions the borough keeping the millings.. The committee is to consider the paving ati the Borough Property: Bob Slosser - Concrete work- - Receive estimates for the sidewalk at borough office and sections oft the post office parking lot. Chicken Ordinance - Looking into the ordinance regarding: animals. Backhoe Hemis is repairing the manifold leak and placing new gaskets. The turbo also needs replaced. The borough is considering a 6' set of forks that would hook onto the bucket for delivery and pickup of dumpsters safely. Finance, Litigation.and/ Appropriations Cody) Jackson - absent- - Hei isl looking into the lease agreement with Mr. Parrott regarding the 4th Street borough property. Security Cameras Still receiving quotes for the placement ofs security cameras. Secretary is to keep doorl locked when a police officer is not present in the building. Borough Property Committee to meet regarding the best option for security cameras. Waterand Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi - Absent previously covered the portable water meter with backflow preventer. Storm drain/N. Main St. will bei inspected with Mike Davidson's camera. Mr. Nolfi questions the amount of time spent on water planti issues. Schedule the next shut-offvalves for replacement. Mr. Nolfi suggested that the borough reach out to our Emergencys Services: Art Van' Tassel - Certification ofthe emergency vehicles. Assist. Fire Chief] Miller mentioned that Firefly will bei in oura area in June of 2022 to do pump tests and certifications on the tanker and mini pumper. The maximum cost would be $1,500. The fire department can pay the cost oft the certification and turn it over to the borough for Cultureand Recreation: Douglas Ordak- Checking into the stocking of Bessemer Lake  pump house and Bessemer Lake Park parking areas. Human Resources: Art Van Tassel - Nothing A  state representatives for water filtration system grants.  reimbursement consideration.  Park. Will provide the information once he receives it.  Old Business: Ordinance No. 4of2022-  Ar motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seçonded by Mr. Slosser, to amend the High Grass and Weed Ordinance $100 charge to a $200 charge plus market rate..carried Hydrant painting Dr. Patton will have the boy scouts put a proposal together and present the proposal to council as part ofthe community service badge. The troop will be able to startaround July ift they are approved by troop leader. Council approves oft the troop painting faces on the hydrant but the caps must! be color-coded for flow ofhydrant. The  3    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD. ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING May 9, 2022  borough will purchase the paint. Bench/Tree Memorial (Ray Penwell and Ed Allison) -A reminder1 that public funds cannot be used toj purchase these memorials.  New) Business: Spring Clean-Up  A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve Spring Clean- Columbia Gas (Road Permit) Approval for Columbia Gasto open the streets (N. Main St, Oak.St, Elm St., Walnut St., Roosevelt. Ave., Covenant Dr., 1st St., and' 2nd St.) Flowers - (Kennedy! Park and center oftown) - Council approved $300 for flowers buti is asking to try and stay under that. The Kliems have offered their Schweikert's punch card for free baskets. Itwas mentioned that at Schweikèrts on May 12th, the Library will Borough Sign (Advertise Library Spring Fling) - Approval to advertise on the borough sign PSAB Cannabislegalration/Resolution-" The borough solicitor feels that: at this time he would not recommend the passing ofany resolution. Thej passing ofs said resolution may inhibit thel borough police to enforce certain regulations. He recommends revisitingi itata A motion was made by! Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marçiante, to table the discussion Garbage can/Kennedy Park (more pleasing tothe'eye)- Tabled discussion foral later date. Stering/Resenes2000 (Municibid) - Council approved to place the Sterling on Municibid since not receiving any bids after running two adsi in the New Castle News. Public Works were: instructed to clean up the Sterling with black paint and have Officer George Williams GeorgesAsphalt) Council approved oft the secretary issuing a letter to Ai motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to enter into executive  Up for) June 20th-25th..carried  receive 10% of the sales ify you mention thel library at] purchase. for thel Library's Spring Fling on June 21, 2022. LIHEAP - Council approved tol have thel borough be a participant  later time.  foral later date..carried  Wallace take photos for Municibid.  Mr. Williams approving the parking of! his paving vehicles:  session..carried Executive Sessionat9:17pm Reopeni the Regular Meetingat9:41pm meeting..carried Meetingadjourned at 9:42pm Respectfully Submitted, T Janet M. Novad, ecretary/lreasurer  A motion was made byl Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to adjourn the  4    Apri12022 Aprilll, 2022-May 8, 202Z Vchicles kEqipment Trucks andt backhoe wasbed downt tot iemove any remainings salt. Sterlingt unloaded: ands salts spreader washed out., Plow removed. Starter ont backhoer replaced by Thompson's. Water Postings ands shuto offs asr requested, Afteraperiodi inc ofimactivity, request was made to have waters service activated: ata residence on6 6" Streets and on 12" Street Linel locating fUrPA One Calls forr residences on South Main, East! Streetf forp privatec contractors. Southl Mainf for Columbia Gasf for notmal Fairview, operations and 15" and fort the arcas affected byt theg gasl line project, desigu, for Cohmbin Gas. Continuing line locating on Second Streeta and South Main Plant to1 proceed onto WestPoland linel locating fort the project. Marking onlyp pertinent areas att thisp pointi int timet toe epedite future andr more detailedn marking) priort to Many hours spentz att thep pump house: attributedt to well#2. Mr. Buzza wille claborate.  BESSBER POLICE MONTR: April Alarns (1 Animi' Complaints (2) Assists (9) Assriltr C) ATV () murglary () Burdng Cowplaint 0) crimimal Investiprions C C-iniml Mischief C) Diserderly Comduct () oirturbences (2) Domestics (2) DVI Arrest C) Harassment C Calls redicel (4) nissing Persens () Karcotics C) Erritic driver (1) Lockovt Juyendle Complaint () Vehicle Repai- () Rond Hezard Psychiatrie Patrel officers Hours Worked: Fvel: Eallons Tetal Miles: May 9, 2022 Council Meeting Fire Dept. Report 2 Calls, 1 Brushfire, 1.Vehicle Fire Fuel: 0 Gallons  REPORT PFA Vinlations C) Property Checks' () Request tos speak tb Officer 0)- Poblie Intudotions () Aobbery Sespicious Activity () Suspiclous Persens (2) Theft Trafflc Accidents (). Traffic Citatimg (s) Non Traffic Citations (3) Traffis Stops (15) Trespassing C) Service (a) Mrttep Harnings, E) FolIov te () Noise ccplaint (2) 911 Harg Up (1) Welfare Check (1) Sex Offense () Assist Fire (1) Umutho. use ef mtor vehicle C Assist poblic mon-eriedral (4) 484.5 Hours ise.s Gillons 2,876 Mules  () ()  Onet tont unloaded, salt's spreader washedo out; greased, and removed. Tailgatereinstallei  Crindrml Arrests Adults (): Juveriles () Saspicious Vehicles ()  fort theg gasl liner replacement  excavation. Strecls Nothingt tor report. Borongh) Property  (2) ()  Awaitings site visiti from) Mr. St Johni inregards tot the disconiect for thef fuel tanksa as well: as1 thel booster station) pumps. Mr. Buzzi wille New) hose wasi installed ont the diesel fuelt tank by Reed elaborate Oil ont (Tanks they pumps. arel léased.) Straightened ands secured curbs atLake Pack as requested." LEDI lighting changes completed withit thei interiora aread ofthon maintenancel building. Exterioro changes peading. Bekant thei intecior area ofthe firel ball Once areas ares started they must be compietedi inatimelyf fashionf fort thes submission of ther rebates.  APRIL 2072  H/s /0,0 4/A3 /6.0 4l21 R.0 PREY.WASHER. 6AS CAN 4/a5 /R.0 PIcK UP  PIck UP MTCE  gyw gyw W 97w  ( / :. IL  BMA MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: May 2, 2022 INFORMATION FOR APRIL 1-30,2 2022  85 Late fee's applied to customer $4.593.50 Total owed in late Water Shut Off payments 3: Total customers tohave 3: Customers billed $50.00'd 4 Total Property Sales Total Sheriff Sales Total Liens applied  accounts water shutoff delinquenti fee  13  Wamings posted.  0 0    M. Davldson & Associates, Inc. WastWatrTreatinant: Specialists. 4707BealtRond Jamestown! Fa. 16134 CopyumiN  MchaelF,Davisen,  GANNETT FLEMING TankImspection Haven noty yetheard fromt tanki inspectionf firm with datot fors bei inspection. 2.'Sbdium! Hypochlerite StorageTank Information suitablet her been provided to staffregarding commercially: available chemical fors storagec ofsodimmh hypochlorite. 3.E Bridge WaterLineR Reloration Tried to contact the emgineering firm coordinating" the bidge replacément requcsting thod documentss needed top participate int thee costs relocation. Myaally wentt to voice mail andb bast Borough staff. assisted with thei identification Meladgereplatement, 4. StalewideLSA Grant/ Applicatione Wex xeccived email respunser requerting additionali water rystemg generalor. 6. Operations Continue Assistince to assist staff with treatment adjustments. Shaff has coasistent basis. begimningt to douease. 7. Conruger ConfideneeRepgit 8. RooseveltA Ave. Bridge) Inspention bridge inspection belowa asn needed.  BESSEMER) BOROUGE PROJECT STATUS UPDATE MAY9,20223 MEETING  To: Bemcomer Board o(Drodlors MunlelpalA Aulhorly  MichadlP. Davideon subjaot May.12, pr20220 2n22 Oparmlors Repor  OFTANED REQUIRED APRIL2922 0.280 0360Maydam amal 25Mmimum Smpa 30Mpdmn 12imp! ManllarQuaerly 12mp1 ManlorQutary Osmp 12BMaium aSmp 40Minimum aa8mol asMainum  sloraget lad project via phor  CATEGORY Flow (Ma/D). CBOD MOA) Tolals Sumpandads Bollda MOA) TalaMlrogen MBA TalalFhospharun MA) Ammani-Ailvogann MA/L DlnaoladOryaen TolalReldual Ghlone (MaA  shering. rangemeat fort thev waier lir. notyctbeent rebirued. and locations ofthe stom drains zssociated wil informatioan regarding tbeg grantr requests forlb  project.  Fooal Oollom GeamgtieAVarge) 65/100MI. 2,000100M.  ic  been operating Well #2 on fluctuations the2 wellsi  between theh twoy wellsierelatedtot Progress being thek mado sd it appeais, the differences in chlorine deman With ther regular msec ofV Well2i it appears lackoflowint that thor residual thepipingf from Well#2lot between thep pamph houre year., compile Gannelt thei information Fleming! has completedt this work for theb borough inj year's past Report and will (CCR) eacl Atfher desired. requestofac Pholos oftheb conacilr bridge memberane deck sodc avaluation culverty ofthor condition ofthe Roosevelt Ave. Bridgeis inspectiou willi indicale and optiong what steps repart can be conducted for an eistimated cost of51,500. bridge group. This A  Thel treatmentp plant produce a good quallys effluent discharge throughoul ther month ofA April: 2022.A Al. Allp public water supplies arer required lo submit'a a Corsumers Confideace  parametsra were wilhin N.P.D.E.S. parmitl limlis,  neededi foc complcte (he2021 report., Thereportis dueb by) June 30, begint 2022.  Aprl12022  wpre taken endp provided to GF's are needed to rebabilitste the bridge deck and the culvert  The average dally flowi fort the) month ofA April WaS, 0.288 mgd. Thep precipltationt forA Aprils was 6.35"," The! NPDES, permlt for thet traitment plantexplres on! May3 31,2 2023, the permitrenewa! neada tol bes submlited by! Dacember 31, 2022. Cleaned outt lhel Influent pumps stallon, dleanedt the grit outo ofthe! heady works, hosedd downt the oialriflers, dralned ando cleanedi the chlorine conlact lanks, dralned ando cleaned thes sump pl, cleaned thet etralners. ont thee effluent IInes and chlorinet feed dine, Nos sludgey was hayledo during Aprl2 2022, Peyformed thes annuals servicec ont the plantg generator (changed the olle ands allf flters). Parformed thes anhuale service an Ihe South Braeize genaralor (changed thei alla ande allf filer). Checked the olly Jnjboth! blowers. Switohed! blowers fromi # lo# #2 and cleaned thet #2 blowere airf filter. Planto discharge monlloringr raporti fort ther month ofA Aprilz 2022 was camplete ànd: sênti tot theA Authorily, RARE Englneering and! PADEP. Deoant 17,000 gallons ofc clearv waterc offthe digesters. Merked BPAE Onec calls. Performed! 5,homei inapacllons. dally taska thata arer notint ther report.  Respectfilly, mbmitted, GAMMSTTHIEMING,INC SE EriçE Buzn Senior Operations Specialist  application  -  Dally routines ofanalyltcal teatihg, planti Inepection, skimming thet tapke and fakingr readinge are  lEthe Board should have any quesllons pleane feplf free toc contactr me.  Respectfully; M BRE MichaelP. Davidson WPresident