BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 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. Jeffrey Marshall, and Mr. Robert Startari, Others in attendance included Mayor Ronald Evanko, Chief Louis Sacco, Mr. Patrick Dougherty, Solicitor, Mr. Michael Meyer, Engineer, Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Manager/secretary, and Mr. David Fairman, Public Works  Manager.  5. Additions to the Agenda - None 6. Resident & Taxpayer Public Comments:  a. Mrs. Mary Piper, 31 North Spring Street spoke about how disgusted she is with 137 W. Campbell Street. The house has been a mess for years. b. Mr. Bertolino stated that a contractor has been hired and a significant loan has been obtained. The owners plan to rehabilitate the property. The Mrs. Olivia Seich questioned the fact that she needed to submit a Right to Know Request. After getting clarification from Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, Mrs. Seich does have to fill out a Right to Know Request. She also spoke about the judgement on the property. Mr. Dougherty addressed the judgement and liening of the property. The Property is not currently being fined. The Borough will determine when fines should start. d. Mr. Bertolino told Mrs. Seich that the Borough is moving forward with the property. The Borough will follow up with the UCC in 3 weeks. e. Mr. Dettorre said that this board and personnel are moving forward with this property. There are distressed properties all through town.  Borough is moving as fast as they can legally.  1        Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024  7. Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Mr. Marshall to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 20, 2024. b. Amotion was made by Mr. Startari and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held on March 7, 2024.  Approved 6/0. Approved 6/0.  8. Mayor's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review.  b. Mayor Evanko stated that he was at the scene while 9 fire departments responded to the house fire at 327 North Liberty Street. He observed several yards that had junk/debris. It takes a long time to get through the . Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to  justice system.  accept the Mayor's Report. Approved 6/0.  9. Police Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. upgrades for local departments.. accept the Police Report. Approved 6/0.  b. PCCD Grant application will be submitted in the next week for software C. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to  10.Borough Vanager/secreltanes Report: a. Was given to the Board for review.  b. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Janusek to accept the Borough Manager/secretanes Report. Approved 6/0.  11.Public Works Manager's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review. fire on March 18, 2024.  b. Mr. Fairman praised the Fire Department for their efforts at the residential C. - Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Mr. Startari to accept the Public Works Manager's Report. Approved 6/0.  2    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 12.Treasurer's Report:  a. Financial Statement - Cash on hand in the General Fund after the bills were paid is $101,421.43. Highway Aid Fund has $225,692.11. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented ini the amount of $78,339.57. C. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to approve the Treasurer's Report and to pay the bills totaling $78,339.57.  Approved 6/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Dettorre Mr. Janusek Mr. Startari Mr. Marshall Mr. Bertolino  No  3.Panning/Zoning Report - None 14.Engineers Report:  a. Veteran's Drive - A motion was made by Mr. Janusek and seconded by Ms. Sagely to pay Mistick Construction $223,840.00 with $56,684.38 to be paid to Mistick Construction when Reimbursement is received from Trek  Development. Approved 6/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Janusek Ms. Sagely Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Bertolino  No  b. Grant - Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas - Have not heard  anything on this.  15.Animal Control Report - None  3    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024  16.Blairsville Community Development Authority Report:  a. Music Series will start in June and will run for 13 weeks.  17.Police/Fire Committee Report:  a. The Fire Chief gave the quarterly report to the Board for review.  18.Fiscal Committee Report - None  19.Streets/Captal Improvement Committee Report:  a. Paving - The Council Received three bids for paving. Quaker Sales bid $91,249.50 with a 10% bid bond attached, East American bid $104,147.02 with a 10% bid bond attached, and Derry Construction bid $87,234.90 with b. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Ms. Sagely to accept the bid from Derry Construction in the amount of $87,234.90 contingent on no mathematical errors & review by the Solicitor. Approved  a1 10% bid bond attached.  6/0. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Dettorre Ms. Sagely Mr. Janusek Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Bertolino  No  20.Parks & Recreation Committee Report -I None  21.Insurance Committee Report  4    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2022  22.Personnel Committee Report - None  23.Shade Tree:  a. Mr. Fairman looked at a tree on E. Brown Street. Al limb needs to be b. The area was seeded on North Brady Street where the trees were  trimmed but otherwise it is in good condition.  removed last fall.  24.Parking Authority Report - None 25.Code Enforcement - None 26.Code Appeal Board - None 27.Zoning Hearing Board - None 28.Civil Service Commission Report - None 29.Blairsville Municipal Authority:  a. The Council received copies of the minutes of the Blairsville Municipal  Authority regular meeting held on January 24, 2024.  30.Unfinished Business:  a. Street Lighting - Evans Avenue Area - None b. Grant Writer Discussion - None Rec Coordinator Position - None  5    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024  31.New Business:  a. Ordinance 714 - Garbage Can Placement - The Council received a letter from Mr. Frank Eckenrode asking who will determine if the receptacle is out of site. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to adopt Ordinance 714 - Garbage Can Placement. Approved  5/1. Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Startari Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Bertolino  No Mr. Janusek  b. Municipal Emergency Service Authority - Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to opt in to the Municipal Emergency Services Authority as proposed. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Dettorre Mr. Janusek Mr. Bertolino  No  C. River Front Trail - The Borough will look at adjusting the mowing schedule and to continue discussions with the County regarding the mowing of the d. Miscellaneous: Surplus of Material - Amotion was made by Mr. Startari and seconded by Ms. Sagely to authorize Mr. Fairman and Mrs. Poorbaugh to put items out for bid. Approved 6/0.  River Front Trail.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Startari Ms. Sagely Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Janusek Mr. Bertolino  No  6    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024  32.New Business (continued)  a. Firewall Purchase - Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Mr. Marshall to authorize the purchase of a server, firewall and computer for the Recreation Center not to exceed $7,000.00 with the cost being split  with the Recreation Center. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Dettorre Mr. Marshall Mr. Janusek Mr. Startari Ms. Sagely Mr. Bertolino  No  b. Otter Statue - None  33.Executive Session - The Council went into an executive session at 6:08 P.M. and came out at 6:46 P.M. Legal and Contractual issues were discussed. 34.Adjournment -A Ar motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 P.M.  Attest  4alyf  7