THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING April 11, 2022  The meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present:  Mayor Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody) Jackson, Lu Anne Izzo, Art VanTassel, Jimmy A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to approve the meeting minutes ofthe Regular Meeting (March 14, 2022) adding the change from three (3) days off to five (5) days offf forl bereavement and one (1) day offt for aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews (Secretary's omission) and Mr. Marciante added under the committee reports, that the letter to PennDOT can be Ai motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to accept the balances oft the An motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to approve payment ofthe April bills noting thel L&Si invoice included 702 N. Main St., not 207 N. Main Street (Secretary's error) VISITORS: Kenny Smith (looking for any update regarding the end of12th Street paving), Roberta Mayor's Report: Hometown Heroes Banners the projecti is moving along with about 69 banners at this) point. Mr. Slosser reported that he spoke to Gary Pezzuolo and that hei is willing to let Bessemer usel his man-lift as long as thej person operating it wears al harness. Mayor Leslie reported that the Legion willl be celebrating their 100th Anniversary in June 2022 with a special program at the Croatian Club.' The Legion will be participating in the Memorial Day service this year at 10am on  Nolfi, and Douglas Ordak.  submitted by the secretary, mayor, or the road: superintemdant-carrled  Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit..carried  carried  Penwell, Beth Grundy.  Memorial Dayi in Kennedy Park.  Police Report: Report was given by OIC Charmo... see written report Fire] Department Report: ChiefBreetz: reported 1 brushfire  Chief] Breetzi reported that Justin Javens has the financial reports and all certifications fort the department: in his vehicle and that he will turn it over to council. President Izzo reminded Chief Breetz that every fundraiser the department! holds must be approved by council and in the Ai motion was made by) Mr. Ordak, and seconded' byl Mr. Marciante, to approve the Fire Department's purchase ofa 1981 Chevrolet Mini Pumper from Mahoning' Township.carried N.Main Street drain- Mr. Werhnyak reported that Bob Prell feels the drain across the street isi tied in with the wests side oft the street. Public' Works will digt the drain out to investigate. President Izzo requested that Public' Works email the borough office the specs ont the Sterling,  approved meeting minutes per our insurance policy.  Public Works) Report: Joe Werhnyak.See written report  snowplows, and the Exmark for putting them out for bid. BMAE Report: Beth Grundy provided report. See written report...  1    THE REGULARI MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING April 11, 2022  Engineer'sReport Eric Buzza, gave report..see written report  Mr. Buzza reported that he has emailed Liquid Engineering regarding the inspection and cleaning of the water tower and wasi informed that the company will notify the borough one week] prior tot their arrival. Mr. Buzza brought up the alternation ofWell #1 and' Well #2 and the notification oft the alarm system due to a possible injection port issue. He will change this port again onlyt three month after it was last changed. Mr. Buzza suggests that ifthe new port doesn'twork, the borough would need tol have ai new tap puti into the main linè assuming there is a'déad. spot int the chlorine line. A contractor would need to be hired to install the new tap. He also informed council that the Public Water Supply Reporthas been submitted. He will now begin the Consumer Confidence Report. He reported that hel has received information on two ofthe three grants that were: submitted. His thoughts are that the borough is still int the running for N. Main Street and the utility truck. He  hasn'theard anything on the generator grant.  Committee Reports:  Streetsand Lights: Mike Marciante PennDOT letter willl be worked on by thel Mayor. PennDOT On April 28, 2022, Mr. Marciante will be: attending a meeting in Rochester: regarding the state roads and weight limits of commercial trucks. Mr. Slosser would like to see speed limit signs placed on the north and: south lanes ofN. Main Street. Slowing traffic on the south bound lane from 35mph to 25mph at Lakeside. Drive. He would also liket to see the 25mph sign on the north bound lane by Cow Licks made more visible and a 35mph sigh posted on the side ofthe north bound lane across Human Resources: Art Van' Tassel- - The intent to amend the Police Pension Ordinance was discussed. The details are being worked out with little assistance from the state on wording. The A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to put the ExmarkZero-Turn Alli information on the Sterling, Exmark mower, and snow plows must be submitted via email tot the A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to amend the High Grass and Weed Ordinance as to change the amount charged. for the violation ifthe owner doesntabide-carried Mr. Slosser wouldl like tol Iooki into other means of advertising the Sterling. It was suggested that Municibid might be agood route toi take. Mr. Slosser would) liket to see the sidewalk into thel borough building repaired. He would also like to see the Roosevelt Ave. bridge cleaned up ofany debris and thel barriers painted bright yellow. The Street Committee will meet to discuss the bridge and possibly looki into a grant to repairit.' The Committee was given the name ofLevi Feezle to possibly Finance.litigation.and Appropriations Cody) Jackson - Discussion regarding the expense list given toi the committee from the BMA1 took place. Mr. Jackson feels both thel borough and BMA incur similar cost on a monthly basis. It was decided that thel borough will leave the original setupi in place. It was suggested that thel borough and BMA wait untill Mr. Kliem gets back into town for any  will be making some repairs to the state roads.  from! Lakeside Drive.  secretary will advertise Intent to. Amend/Adopt Ordinance No. 4of2022 Borough Property: Bob Slosser 2007 Zero-Turn Mower. out forl bid with a reserve of $2500..carried secretary SO that they can be put out for bid.  look at the bridge for an engineer's opinion.  further discussion.  2    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING April 11, 2022  Watérand: Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi - Discussion regarding the hydrant meter took place. Mr. Nolfi contacted. Aqua Ohio and' YS Plumbingi in Youngstown (neither sell).Trumbull Industries hasa meter costing about $1000. Mr. Nolfi will contact. Neptune Meters for pricing. Emergencyservices. Art' Van' Tassel- - Previously covered. Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak- Mr. Ordak has been asked to see ifthe State Fish Commission would stock thel lake at Bessemer Lake Park. It was suggested that DCNR be contacted for help. It was also mentioned that the park was once private to only Bessemer: residents. Mr. Ordak mentioned that thel borough used state money in the park and that we can no longer make it Bessemer residents only. Thel boat/kayak' launch was discussed. Mayor) Leslie reported that Tim Walkerwould clear the trees for the launch free of charge ift the Mayor and OIC Charmo helped him OldJ Business - Ordinance No. 2of2022 (Parking ofr motor vehicles within the borough limits) A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and: seconded by Mr. Slosser, to adopt(in principle) Ordinance A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded byl Mr. Marciante, to adopt Ordinance No. 3 of 2022 for the opening ofborough street and the restoration of the streets..carried Ai motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to advertise intent to adopt Ordinance No. 4 of2022 that reintroduces thel Police Pension Plan..carried ParrottLease Agreement- Mr. Jackson to go over thel lease agreement the borough has with Kim Parrott. Paintingofthei fire hydrants- Checking with Dr. Patton regardingi the painting oft the fire hydrants by the Eagle Scouts. Mr. VanTassel feels that thel borough should pay for the paint whoever does thej job. Mr. Buzza suggested making suret that the hydrants work before they are painted. The Fire Department has al list ofall non-working! hydrants and they will get thel listto the borough. It was reported that al hydrant ati the end of Field Street is leaking. This hydrant willl be either repaired or replaced. Fuel tanki monitoring- - Discussion was had regarding a card-reader on the fuel tanks. It was also discussed that they could use a BP card and receive $.10 offa a gallon. The set up with the fuel tanks needs tol be addressed at next month's meeting. Security Cameras Mr. A motion was made byl Mr. Ordak, and seconded" by Mr. Marciante, to adjourn the meeting.carried  with the job.  No.2of2022, regarding the parking within the bprough limits..carried Ordinance No. 3of2022 (Opening of Borough street)  New Business- Ordinance No. 4of2022 (Police Pension Plan)  Jackson tol look into the security cameras for thel borough building.  Meeting adjourned at 8:43pm Respectfully Submitted, Janet M. Novad onmhmd Secretary/Treasurer  3    BESSEMER POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT  March 2022 March 14, 2022- -Aprill0, 2022 Vehicles & Equipmeut Water Postings asr requested. L&SE Excavating.  Alarms Animal Complaints (2) Assists Assaults ATV Burglary 'Burning Complaint () Criminal Investigations () Criminal Mischief (1) Disorderly Conduet () Disturbances Domesties DUI Arrest Harassment Medical Calls Missing Persons C) Narcotics Erratic driver C) Loclout Juvenile Complaint (1) Vehicle Repair () Road Hazard Psychiatric Patrol Officers Hours Horked: Fvel: Gallons Total Miles:  MONTH: (1) MARCH (2) () () ()  PFA VEAR:2822 Violetions C) Property Checks () Request to speak to OFFicer (4) Public Intoxicetions C) Robbery C) Suspicious Activity () Suspicious Persons (2) Theft (2) Traffic Accidents () Traffic Citations (6) Non Traffic Citations C) Traffic Stops (12) Trespassing (1) Warrant Service C) Written Warnings () Follonu Up C) Noise complaint () 911 Hang Vp (4) Welfare Check (2) Sex Offense C) Assist Fire () Unautho. use of notor vehtele () Assist public non-criminal (4) 482.5 Hours 187.5 '6allons 1,732 Hiles  Three curb boxes, one each on 5h Street, Elm Street, and North! Waters shut offa att ther request oftwor residents Responded tof four Oné Calls, two on Southl Main forp private contractors, one on Oak Streetf for Columbia Gas, and one on1 12" Street for Comcast. Replaced Barrel ofA AquaMaga and one oft the AquaMag chem Flushed bydrant att the end ofBestview att the request ofar resident. Locating andi mapping curb boxesa and: service lines on Walnut, Streets inp preparation fort the upcoming gas line replacement project. Elm, Oak, Began and) thes Roosevelt same  Criminal Arrests Adults (): Juveniles C) Suspicious Vehicles (2)  Main, excavated1 by  tos accommodate plumbing repairs.  (1) (1) () (1) (3) C) C) (2) ()  pumps att the pumphouse.  process on West] Poland Avenue. Streets Plowing and salting. foor much/murky wateri Purchased additional Municipal Sign. Borouph) Property department garage.  Mr. Prell investigated the catch basin situation near the basins together that we will attemptt to clearandl weather Replaced damaged stops signa andj posto ont the comer of1l"s Streeta and  Camera square. was not used as locate, andt time permitting. Wallage.  in the piping. He believes that therei ise anothery pipe tyingt the catch sign posts and! hardware tor replenish ours stock on hand from  Purchased: and installed latch protector asi requested for ther newi inan door for thep  police  BMA  FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDING BALANCES  BMA MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: APRIL1, 2022 INFORMATION FOR MARCH 1-31, 2022  MARCH 31, 2022  UTILITY ACCOUNT:  $36,972.95  OPERATING. ACCOUNT: $252,051.63 PLGIT PRIME ACCOUNT: $188,759.58  52. Late fee's applied to customer accounts $3,638.10 Total owed in late payments Water Shut Off Warnings posted EETEA Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee Total Property Sales Total Sheriff Sales Total Liens  21 1 1 2 0 0  E&GANNUTY GRAND TOTAL  $129,260.65 $607,044.81  applied    M.Davidson & Associates, Ine, WasteWnter' Trentment! Speciallats 4707BceliRond JameiomtPn, 16134 AG3SP-pumaN To:  MehmelF.Daylison  unlcipalAuhoilly  m: OBTAINED REQVIRED MARCH2OzI 0345 0160Mndmun Bmp 2Mmin mu Menher Jugiat h Dampt 12Moimn a2m1 AONI inhma  Rapert  OATEGORY FlowMam) CBOD  Tolla aurpandeds Sala MOU 7mpl 3Mudnim ToliNlngnp MONy Tola/Phmphernl MAA) n-NIlopen MAL FrcaOallem OsemalloA Avnp) 67/00ML TaRatan/Chiehi oyy eismef 0.SZMmn parameters werev wilhin N.P.D,E.S. parmil Iimdls. March 2022  BannettFeming 1.1 TunkInspeclon Conlacled would! benotifieda lank inspection aboutas week fimm lo requesl lenlativo dale fori inspection. Wost told we 2. Sodium! EmeiefluaTsk storaget Informalion tankssuitable bas been for provided to staff regarding commervislly ayailable chemical 3. Bridge Waler Line Relocalion We have not reccived a responso from the engincering fim coordinaling replacement projecir requesting thod documenis needed toy participatei in the costs tho bridge amangement fort the waler line relocetion. We recciyed an acknowledgemenl sharing Inquiryb butno fom asofyet. Borougl slaff mssisled wilh the assoclaledy witht theb tiegenyhemmatpet identificallon and locations of the slom drains 4. shAGuiAuisin requestsf We received fort the email utility responses truck andNorth) requesling Mala adfitional information regarding the grant 6. Opeations Assistance Contimue consisient lo assists basis. staffy with lreatment adjusimenls. Slaffh hast bera operaling Well# #2on Chlodine demand and residuals conlinue lo fluctuste additiono allemation ofthen between newo the 2 wells. Changesi in cbemical addilion pointe indicates during that the the chemicali injocliont tapn mayh help alloviale the 7. Public Walers SumplRepgrt ThePublle Water Supply Reporib basb brens B. Consumer Confidence) Report Alpublicy water supplics aren required to submit E Conrumers Confidencel cachy yemr, Gunnolt Fleming has completed this work for willb begintoe compilet thoi information neededloc completo lbeb the2 borough! 2021 Iny year'spasia and duebyJunes 30,2 2022.  BESSEMERI BOROOGE PROJECT STATUS UPDATE APRILI1,20221 MEETING inadvance. slorageo ofsodiumb bypochlorite.  Thet treatmentp plentp produce good quelilye efluent dlacharget hroughoullhe monholMarch2 2022.AlI  Thes average dallyt low forl thpn montho ofMarohy Was 0.3461 mgd. Thop precipliation! forA Marchw WAS4 4.88". TheN NPDES permll far thet treatmantp plantexplrea onl Maya 31, 2023, thep permitrenswala mpplicallon neadol lobes submlled by December 31,2022. Cleaned outt thel inlluehtp pump plallon, dleaned thegrllo loulo oflhel headworks, hosedd dralned ando oleanedi thec chlprine conlact! tanks, drained ando cleaned lhe sump' pl, olemed down! hec dalrillers, onth thee efluentil line endo ohlornef feedll Iins. Nos Bludgev wae! hauledd duringl Maroh: 2022. Hadthen main linec clogged a1220 Hllayller Road, hadl thel line! Jolted. Workedy wihi RARE Englneering foragrant. Checkedu thec ollinb bothk blowers. Switohed! blowert from #2jo#1 ando clsaned! the#1 blowere elrn Iller, Planl RARE dlepharge monioring PADEP. repori forl lhen montho o/Merohz 2022 Wasc complele anda aenlt tol the/ Engineering andP Degant 15,000 gallonso olo olearv walere olflhed digenters. Merhed5PAOne calls. Performedéhomel dellyt taske thata are notin ther rmport.  loo our  the etraher  Waletlinereplhacemeaty  projects. Uuchunmtingresiduals, thePADEP submitedtott  Authorily,,  Report (CCR) report. Tho reportis  Inepaclions.  Dpllyr roulnes ofanalylloalt tenling, plent Inspection, akimming the fankaa and! laking nadinge IFtheE Board ahouid havee anys queslions plesas feelfi freet tocontaotme,  are  Respeetfullys submitled, GANNEITI FLEMING,INC. EEy- ErcBuzza Senior Openations Specialist  Respectiully, Presldent IR