BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 16, 2024  1. The meeting was called to order by President John Bertolino at 5:30 P.M.  2. Moment of Silence 3. Pledge to the Flag  4. Roll Call - The Council Members present included Mr. John Bertolino, Mr. Albert Dettorre, Mr. David Janusek, Ms. Kaitlyn Sagely, Mr. Robert Startari, and Mr. Jeffrey Marshall. Others in attendance included Mayor Ronald Evanko, Chief Louis Sacco, Mr. Patrick Dougherty, Solicitor, Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager/Secretary, and Mr. David Fairman, Public Works Manager. Mr. Mike  Meyer, Engineer, was not present. 5. Additions to the Agenda - None  6. Resident & Taxpayer Public Comments - None  7. Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Ms. Sagely to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 19, 2023. Approved b. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to approve the Reorganization Meeting Minutes held on January 2, 2024. Approved 6/0.  6/0.  8. Mayor's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. the Mayor's Report. Approved 6/0.  b. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept  1        Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024  9. Police Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. speak with a USDAI Representative.  b. The Chief is working on a USDA grant for the Police vehicle. The Chief is to The Chief is working on a grant (PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)) with. Justin Shaw, Indiana Borough Police Department which is due d. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettore and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept  in March 2024.  the Police Report. Approved 6/0.  10.Borough Manager/Secretanes Report: a. Was given to the Board for review.  b. - Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettore to accept the  Borough Manager/secretanes Report. Approved 6/0.  11.Public Works Manager's Report: a. Was given to the Board for review.  b.A Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Ms. Sagely to accept  the Public Works Manager's Report. Approved 6/0.  12.Treasurer's Report:  a. Financial Report - Cash on hand in the General fund after the bills have been paid is $219,686.30. Highway Aid has $139,446.76. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented in the amount of $30,580.02. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept the Financial Report and to pay the bills totaling $30,580.02. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Dettorre Mr. Startari Mr. Janusek Mr. Bertolino  No  2    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024  13.Planning/Zoning Report - None 14.Engineers Report - None 15.Animal Control Report - None  16.Blairsville Community Development Authority Report: a. The Selection Committee has been selected. b. The RFP will be sent out January 26, 2024.  17.Police/Fire Committee Report:  a. The Fire Company golf giveaway outing raffle tickets will go off in February  2024.  b. The Fire Company is looking to recruit new members.  18.Fiscal Committee Report - None  19.Streets/Capital Improvement Report: replacing their lines in 2024.  a. Paving - Mr. Fairman reached out to Peoples to see where they will be  20.Parks & Recreation Committee Report: a. The new leg press has been ordered. b. Pads are being replaced on several pieces of equipment. Anew rate structure has been implemented.  21.Insurance Committee Report - None 22.Personnel Committee Report - None  3    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024  23.Shade Tree Commission - None 24.Parking Authority Report - None 25.Code Enforcement Report - None 26.Code Appeal Board - None 27.Zoning Hearing Board - None 28.Civil Service Commission Report - None 29.Blairsville Municipal Authority:  a. The Board received a copy of the minutes of the Blairsville Municipal Authority regular meeting held on November 22, 2023.  30.Unfinished Business:  a. Street Lighting Evans Avenue - None b. Grant Writer Discussion - None  C. Rec Coordinator Position - Ar motion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to advertise for a flexible part-time  administrative position. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Janusek Mr. Startari Mr. Bertolino  No  4    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 31.New Business:  a. BCDAAppointment - Amotion was made by Mr. Janusek and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to waive the 30-day waiting period and appoint Mr. Jon  Herby to the BCDA Board. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Janusek Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Ms. Sagely Mr. Bertolino  No  b. BMAAppointment - Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept the letters from Mr. Daniel Vresilovic and Mrs. Patte McElhoes for the opening on the Blairsville Municipal Authority Board.  Approved 6/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Janusek Ms. Sagely Mr. Bertolino  No  C. Park Naming - None Roll Call Vote:  d. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to advertise for a part-time Police Officer. Approved 6/0.  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Dettorre Mr. Janusek Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Bertolino  No  5    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024  e. Shoemaker Funeral Home sent a letter to the Borough to comply with DEP Regulations stating that they are applying to the Air Quality Program to construct an air contamination source. The application is for the construction and installation of a Power Pak 1 Human Cremation unit.  32. Executive Session - The Council Members went into an Executive Session at 6:04 P.M. and came out at 6:59 P.M. Personnel and legal issues were discussed.  33.Adjoumment t-Amotion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 P.M.  dyuhyf  Attest  6