THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING March14, 2022  Ther meeting was called to order by President Izzo at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Jimmy Nolfi, and Douglas Ordak.  Mayor Leslie, Bob Slosser (Phone), Michael Marciante, Cody Jackson, Lu Anne Izzo, Art Van Tassel, A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by! Mr. Jackson, to approve the meeting minutes of Ai motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to accept thel balances ofthe A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to approve payment ofthe March bills. Thel L & Si invoice for $8,229.33 (N. Main St. storm drain repair) was excluded because it was VISITORS: Ron Izzo, Kenny Smith (end of12th Street paving), Roberta Penwell (Hometown Heroes questions regarding deadlines)- A motion was madel by Mr. Nolfi, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to have Hometown Heroes banners made fort those residents of Bessemér Borough that were. KIA..carried, Tracey Meanor, Heath Knowling (Ace Hardware/proposal. for LED rebate)- A motion was: madel by Mr. Nolfi, and seconded by  the Regular Meeting (February 14, 2022)..carried Treasurer's Report to be filed for audit..carried turned over for the claim with Columbia Gas..carried  Mr. Ordak, to proceed with the LEDI ghanginsalaton-crial Mayor's Report: Hometown Heroes Banners previously discussed Policel Report: Report was given by Mayor Leslie... see written report  Justin Javens, and Anthony Shaner  President Izzo reported that the Union Police Department wanted al message tol be relayed to Officer. Hoyland regarding the impressive handling oft the PFA help hej provided to their department Mr. Jackson requested that the department; provide council with the certifications of all members of the department for the next council meeting. President Izzo requested a financial report for the next council meeting. A flow meter for the firel hydrant that the fire department uses was discussed. N.Main Street drain and estimates for a camera-to be used to identify the issue andj jetting the drain A motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to. hire Morris Drain Service to Valve replacement (N. Main Street/Pipe under house issue, Walnut St., and 5th St.) A motion was made by Mr. Nolfi, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, tol have thet three mosti important BMAJ Report: Tracey Meanor provided report. See written report..The water: shut-off signature form was approved by council. Itemized list of expenses absorbed by the Bessemer Municipal Authority. The Finance, Litigation, and Appropriation Committee will meet and bring to council Mr. Buzza reported that the inspection and cleaning of the water tower will take place this spring. He: also informed council that Well #2 is up: and running showing a higher demand of chlorine. It  Fire Department Report: Justin Javens gave report. see written report.  Mr. Nolfi will get quotes for a meter.  PublicWorks Report: Joe Werhnyak.Seei written report address the drain issue ofN. Main Street..carried valves replaced immediatelyl by L&SI Excavating.-carried  was discussed.  their opinion.  Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza gave report..see written report  1    THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD ATTHE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPALE BUILDING March 14, 2022  was mentioned that he is still waiting on morei information on the relocation ofthe waterline for the Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante E. Poland. Ave. speed limit] letter needs to be submitted to BoroughProperty Bob Slosser- 2007 Zero-Turn Mower out for bid with a reserve of$1,800; Myers Snow Plows out for bid; Sterling out for bid; and Mr. Slosser requests the electric mixer be Amotion was madel by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Ordak, to putt the snowplows and the Sterling (reserve of $32,000) out for bid, holding off on thel Exmark mower until an Finance, Litigation,and Appropriations Cody] Jackson - Executive Session Waterand: Sanitation: Jimmy Nolfi Concerns over the future ofthe water system. Emergencyservices: Art Van Tassel - Discussion regarding departmenti issues oftax] ID numbers An motion was madel by Mr.) Jackson, and secondedl by Mr. Ordak, to enter executive. session.carried  bridger replacement; project on S. Main Street.  Committee Reports: PennDot by thej police department  Human Resources: Art Van' Tassel - Executive Session  returned. reserve  is allocated fori it..carried  approximate  Culture and Recreation: Douglas Ordak  Executive Session at8 8:25pm Reopen regular meetinga at9 9:42pm Resolution! No. 4.5.67andBof2022  Ai motion was made by Mr. Ordak, and seconded byl Mr. Jackson, toj pass Resolution No. 4 of2022 (Emergency Generator Grant), Resolution No. 5 of2022 (N. Main St. Waterline Grant), and A motion was madel by Mr. Marciante, and: seconded by Mr. Van Tassel, toj pass Resolution No. 7 of 2022 to enter into af fulltime police chief agreement inj principle thati is subject to revisions and final A motion was madel by Mr. Ordak, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to] pass Resolution No. 8of2022 that sets the mileage reimbursement for the borough employees.carried Lease agreement with Mr. Parrottneeds tol be reviewed.) by the Finance, Litigation, and Appropriations Committee: and then brought! back to council forreview. Ai motion was made by Mr. Van Tassel, and: sèconded by Mr. Jackson, to give $1 raises to all police A motion wasi made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to change the employee benefits to read' "Secretary-Treasurer, instead of part-time employees, changing the vacation to two weeks, and clarifying that time off for the death of family members also includes one day for aunts,  Resolution No. 60 of2022 (Maintenance Vehicle Grant).-carried  review oft the borough solicitor..carried  officers and the maintenance aeparument.carrted  uncles, nieces, andi nephews..carried  * The Borough Property Committee ist to reevaluate possible grass-cutting bids*  Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and: seconded byl Mr. Ordak, to adjourn the meeting.-carried  Meeting adjourned at 10:03pm Respectfully Submitted, Aeee? Pned Janet M. Novad, Secretary/Treasurer  2"    ESMEZPCUCDEPAIMENT FEBAUARY MONTHLYREPORT.  Februnry2022 Februiry I, 2022-Marchi 15, 2022 VeikleToipmet Controli issues, witht thop plowe ont thep replaced fluidi inhousa, Elechicali issuod pickup. diagnoseda Completely landa addrssedby finshedhydrmlic Thompson's. systema and Leffrontb brakec caliper bmngingn upe ont thoonet ton Addressed! byk Herman's. Sterlingi inspected ands servieed by Herman's. Waler Postinga asrequested. Issues withb hypochlorile pumpi atthep pumpl house. Bothp pumpse andi injectonsr replaced withl larger tmils. Mr. Burzay wille claborate, Properly sized AquaMegpuupst mdi injectorsy placedi intoc operation. Wall#2s slowly iutroducedi intot thos system mdc currently operatings system asd designed witha alternating walla/pumps. Mr. Buzzav wille clabocate. theresident Water shuto offexervated A off atarsidencoon S"S Street Currentlys shuto offatt thos requestof news sbuto ande curbb boxy willl bei instilledy whont thor rsidentr retm ofwaters service. Water) linec curbb box èxcavated andy Watera ahute offataresidencec on6 6s Street. Waler linoe excavated, duto offlocated, andn newe curb boxi installed, andy Water shuto offata business on 10" Strect. Allabover mentioned water linest remaini int thec closed position. Alle excavations work cocpletedb byL&s. Basement area ofthep pump! housef flooded oncp duet tos heavys snowr melt ande hosvy rainfilla amounts. Asmpp pump wasy purchnseda operational modot top prevent Waterl leveisf fromr reaching! dpledinsterpay tboi flown meter ont syateml locstedt there. Raspondedt tot update One Calln requests forpowery poler replacement work onEastPolaud, Respondedto One Calli form aresidence o0 Wests Stewart.  ALARMS ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (1) ASSISTS (2) ASSAULTS (1) ATVCOMPLAINT () BURGIARY () BURNINGO COMPLAINT () CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (1') JUVENILES! 1 CAIMNALIMVESTIGATONS 1) DOMESTE/DETURBANCE (21 DUIARREST HARASSMENT MEDICALCALLS (1) MISSINGP PERSONS Ii) JUVENILE COMPLAINT 1. VEHICLE REPAIR ( ROADHAZARD (1) PSYCHIATRIC (1) 11 PATROLO OFFICERSH HOURSW 432 HOURS FUEL: 94.2 MILES: 1594  PFA VIOLATIONS PROPERTYO CHECKS IS6 REQUESTT TOSPEAKT TOOFFICER (5 FUBUCINTONICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICOUSACTVITY (4) SUSPICIOUSVEHICLE (1) THEFT/FRAUD TRAFRCACODENT TRAFFICCITATIONS NONT TRAFRICCITATIONS ( TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLOWUP 911HANGU UP WELFARECHECK FOUNDP PROPERTY ASSISTRRE ASSISTPUBUC  (I  (21 (1 (11 (2) 12) (2) (2) (11 (21 (S)  requestst tbe  againio thep piping  Stretz  Meforlty gfrime spenti thisp pastr month Imvolvede elther aiéresingwiterront ors with the waler. Anticipate spendingr many hours thirc comingm month locatingh lines ande ab boxes ond the trees streets) forh they spcominga gurl Inen replacement. Residentr reported unoveor rond: surfaceon Walagon Dearl 14"s Street Hexvings ands seltling duetofiosta ands sahnrated surrvundings soil. Whats sppeaedt to bov watert under pressure fruma awater linol break was actuallye damaged cliys stomy water linoo on! North Mains Street Excavation ofther areaf found the damaged] lines nswella as brick catchb basint mpproximately? 2-2 Kfeetb below ther road suface. Thel brokene elay pipesy were replaced withy plastica and thec catch basin was, brought uptog grade withac concretoe extension topped with thos pproprinte grating. Tho excavationy wasi filledy withs stons Endt topped witha aminimum ofsh incheso ofconcreteto matcht tho existing! base fort thel brick. Thob brickw weres cuttoa accommodatet ther newe entch basin andn reinstalled. Aliv wock wasc hyLasPai Coldp patebedspotholez neart the squaro asr requested. Provided assistance/water to! Monalohl Basin Pogineers for conducting dyet testingo ofthe storm waterl lineso ons SouthMain Streoti fort thep upcomingb bridger replacement. Removede a1 vehicled damaged stops sigas andp posif fromt theo comer of Wallage mdl 15* Street, Straightenedt the eristings street signg posts ande attachede areplacement: stop signto it Installede anew post: and" "NoF Packing" sigar neart thec comer ofBartE Polands and 5" Street as requested. Replaceda plowd damagedp poste andy paper box for aresidencoo on 13* Strecl. BerughFruperty Removedt tho Christmast treef from KennedyPark. Lighta stings fiomt thist trce weres stored inthos garage atthen administrative! building. Pickedu upl loaded dumpsters, oner cach, fomr residences ons $" Strcet aadE Fields Street. Replaced sixteen 300 watti incandescent lampsCepolet bm witht twelve 80 watt LEDI lamps. 3/2. 3/8 3/11  March 14, 2022 Council Meeting Firel Department! Report  1)3Calls.1 1 Gas Odor, 21 flogded basements 2) Fuel: 28.4 gailons Dlesel, 3.1 gallons regular  ReliefE Bank Balances: Checking: $9,911.78 Savings: $760.21  MAREH 2022 15,0 PICK UP MICE /0,0 PIeKUP 6,0 PcK UP  9Pw G 9PW G QPw G-  at 1    M.Dayldson & Ansoolates, Ine. WasteWnter Trentment Speclallate 47078m1Read Jmegioynfn 16154 0BI-I-MB:  MlehmglF-.Davilign  BMA-MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: MARCHO 01, 2022 INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY 1-28,2022 73 Late fee's applied to $4,184.40 Total owedi inl late payments 22 Water Shut Offy Warnings posted 6 Total 6 Customers billed $50.00 delinquentfee 1 Total Property Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied ITEM POSTAGEI METER ENVELOPES BILLS YELOWDELINQUENT PINKP POSTING DELINQUENTP POSTAGE SPARTANSOFTWARE POSTAGE  aENAuRwNy Boahdo/Diropler 4ATEdORY. FowMOD) ABOD MaNy Telala BmgandidBakiMBt TamiAlogane nily TowlPhaphena MOI AmeielIegnaaty FelOellomn (OamablaAveran) 18/I0OML Dlachndomn. TalRalhu/Ohirbap 0484) DEmg Allparametere werev within N.P.D.E.S. permil Iimita. February 2022  202 OparalonReport RECUIRD  QAIANED PHARUANY aass 0asoMaimun 2mpt Emp Monllar Mon oame) 7amsl.  customer accounts  customers tol have waters shut off  Thel Irealmenlp planty producaep good qually efluentd duphmgethroughoult ther mpnthe olF February: 2022,  YEARLYC CHARGE BOROUGHHALF  $720.00 $810,00 $751.00 $68.00 $19.00  $360.00 $405.00 $375.50 $34.00 $8.00 1/2COSTA ALREADYPAID 1/2COSTA ALREADYPAID ALREADYF PAYING FOR 600R RESIDENTS  Thea averaged dally flowt tort then monthe ofFabruary was 0,3361 mgd,- Thep precipitallont for February waa7 7.18", The NPDES permlt fort thet traatment plant explres on May 31, 2023, thep permitrnewal tobe aubmltledh by December 31,2 2022. Cleaned out thel Influen! pump stallon, claanedu lhag gritoulo ofthe! heady worig, hosadd dqwm! lhec dalrllere, drained ando oleaned! theo ohlorine conlactt lanka, drained ando dleaned lhe surp plt, pleaned the straingn ohthee affluent! lnee ando ohlorine feed ine. OnJ January 30"V wel hadapelroleum basedp produpt onler the plant,! ltupaa!l thap plentbuidlartnolloer effec!i ipf thet siremm. Weo contabledPaDepc ofthel Incidente andv Wif follow up wlhl them. Wol lraaed lhe any produoll load oertalna area, Nos aludge wash hsuled during Februay: 2022. Pouredofall4 eludga dryingb beds. Checkedi thec ollInbolhb blowers. Swilchedb blowers from #L lo#2a ando oleaned thet #2blowers alr fller. RARE Engineering andP PADEP, Decant 19,000 gallons ofo olearw wetero offthed dgeslers. Marked 18F PAOneo oalls. Ploweda and shovelade enow. Perfommed2h home Inepedlions, dollyt taske thataren notint ther report,  noeds  spplloalion  INA ADDITION7 TOT THE NORMAL PAYMENTS FORI POSTAGEAND THEA ABOVE ITEMS WOUIDAPAOAMATEVEE: REQUESTTOHAVE THE WATER SERVICE TURNED  Plantd discherger monlloring report forl Ihen monthofFebruary 2022 WISO complete and mentiolhoAuhoily,  SPARTAN, MONTH  $100.00PER  Dallyr roullnee ofanalylical lesting, plantl Inspeclion,e ekmming! thet fanke and takingr readinge are Ithe Board ahouldl have any quealions plemse feelf froetod conlaotme.  ON / OFF  ATTHEFOLLOWINGLOCATION:  Respectfully, AR Prasldenl  ADDRESS. REASON: REQUESTED BY: DATL: BMANUMBER OWNER: PHONE: BOROUGH EMPLOYEE: BOROUGH REFRESENTAIVE RMA1 RRPRFSENTATIVE:  DATE: DATE:    GannettFeming I. Tank Inspection Web havor not) yetr reccived notificationf from tho tank inspection fim a lot their schedule forc conducting thei iospection oft thew waters slorgo lank. Weh have beent tolditwille take placeis in thospringo of2022. 2.5 Sodiym) Hvoochlorilos Storage) Tank Information hes been provided to staff regarding commerclally available chemical storget tankas mitable fors storageofsodiumb hypochlorito. 3.E Bridge Waterl LimRelocation Wel haye notr recelved a response fom the engineering fimo coordinating the bridge replacement projectr requerting lhed documents neededt toparticipatol in lhec coats sharing arangement for tho waler! line relocatiqn. Wo received an acknowledgement to our Inquiry butnos formasofyet. Borough stal asslsted with the identification and locationt of lho atom dains associatedy withu thob bridger rplacement project 4. Stalewlde LSAG Grnt Applications We havo completed (he graat applicalions for the North Maln Street Waler mainline replacementp praject, tboe emergency generalor and theu utillty truckr replacement. Wowill need copics oft tber resolutions in order to complete tbo application procoss. Grant spplicstions mustb bos submiltedby) Marchl 15. 6. OperalionsA Ariatance Continue lo Bssiat stalr with treabment adjustments. Wo have recelved thet twol chenaleal fted pump: lo accommodale (he bigher required dorage. Sua bar larger, been operalting Well #2 onac consisten! basie for tbel last week plue. Chlorine demand, and residuals aro fluctuating somewhatd during thea allemation betwoen lhe2wells. Wel brve boens adjosling! thec chlorioe fcedr ralest tos addrom theso fluctualions and arec confident thet conlioued usoo ofWell#2w willre rectify thei inconsistento ohlorinor tesldunls. Gaonett! Allp publle water mupplics aren requlred lo submit ar report on water production enchy year. complle Flomingk the) Jnformationn harc completed neededt toc ihiry work ford theb boroughi iny yeat'spasta andy wilb begioto Due! submitted. lo an Thew iseue witb the PAI DEP's Greenport webaite this report could not yet be lotheN March3 31,2 websitei 2022 deadline. issues hayeb beeo resolved andt thes report willb bos submilled; prior Allp publioy waters supplies are required to rubmita a Consumen Confidoncel Report (CCR) enob) year. GannettF Flemingl basc comploted lhlay work for theb borough la vear'spata and will beginioc compile thei information needed loc complete the2 2021 teport. Tbereportis  BESSEMER BOROUGH PROJECT BTAIUS UPDATE MARCH1 14, 20221 MEETING  7. Fublio Waters Supply Report  complelet tho2 2021r report.  8. Coprumer ConfideaceR Renort duoby Juce3 30,2 2022.  Respectfully. submitted, GANNETTI FLEMING, INC. SuByye ErioE Buzza Senior Operationss Speclallat