CITY OF CORRY 7:001 PM  CHAMBERSZOOM  APRIL15, 2024 ROLL CALL APPROVE 2/29/24 CORRECTED: SPECIALMTG MINUTES APPROVE 3/18/24 CDBG PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES APPROVE! 3/18/24 REGULARI MTGI MINUTES APPROVE 4/8/24 SPECIAL MTGI MINUTES HEARING OF1 THE PUBLIC  Mayor Baker called the meeting to order, invocation was given by Pastor Rod Bard and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call found Council members Fike, Hammond, Lindstrom and Maloney present. Also present, was City Solicitor Caparosa, City Administrator Smith, Police Lt. Kitchen, Public (1) Mayor Baker requested a motion to approve the corrected minutes of the February 29th, 2024 Special Meeting. Motion was madel by! Mr. Fike and was seconded by Mrs. Lindstrom; motion carried (2) Mayor Baker requested a motion to approve the minutes of the March 18th, 2024 CDBG Public Hearing. Motion was madel by Mr. Fike and was seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously. (3) Mayor Baker requested a motion to approve the minutes oft the March 18+h, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and was seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously. (4) Mayor Baker requested a motion to approve the minutes of the April gth, 2024 Special Meeting. Motion was made by Mrs. Lindstrom and was seconded by Mr. Fike; motion carried unanimously. Roderick Whitehead asked what the nature oft the executive session was listed on the agenda. Mayor Baker responded the April 11hs session was regarding contracts. City Solicitor Caparosa explained the executive: session listed under (11) on the agenda is as standing executive session incase it is needed- - no Charles Campbell asked about the court order regarding the City Controller- - was that because it was outside the 30 days or wasi it because of an objection. Mayor Baker responded that it was due to the 30 (5) Mayor Baker requested a motion to receive and file letter from. Jeremy Palmer resigning from full-time employment with the Corry Police Department effective March 23, 2024. Motion was made by (6) Mayor Baker requested a motion to approve ther resignation of. Jeremy Palmer from the Corry Police Department effective March 23, 2024. Motion was madel by Mrs. Lindstrom and seconded by Mr.  Works Manager Leofsky, Fire Chief Hodak and City Treasurer Kelly.  unanimously.  Hearing of the Public:  executive session is needed today though.  days.  JPALMER POLICE RESIGNATION LETTER JPALMER POLICE RESIGNATION. APPROVAL  Mrs. Lindstrom and seconded byl Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously.  Maloney; motion carried unanimously.  (7)  Mayor Baker requested ar motion to receive and file the Erie County Court Order announcing the ERIE CO COURT ORDER appointment of Timothy Gould tot the vacant position oft the City of Corry Controller with thet term expiring TGOUID/CONTROLER  December 31, 2025. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Hammond; motion carried (8) Mr. Hammond requested a motion to receive andi file letter dated April 11, 20241 from the Erie City of Corry, by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This designation provides the added benefit of priority consideration under several DCED programs including the Keystone Communities Program. The designation also qualifies as a "distressed area" under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The designation is effective immediately and wille end on April 30, 2029. Motion was madel by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously.  APPOINTMENT ERIE CORDA-KEYSTONE DESIGNATION  unanimously.  County Redevelopment Authority announcing their approval for Keystone Enterprise Zones, including the ENTERPRISE: ZONES  (9) Mr. Maloney requested a motion to receive and file the: 1st quarter 2024 Fire Report. Motion was 15FQTR2024  made by! Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Hammond; motion carried unanimously.  FIRE REPORT  1    (10) Mayor Baker requested a motion to receive and file the 1st quarter 2024 Code Compliance Report. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously. was made by Mrs. Lindstrom and seconded by Mr. Fike; motion carried unanimously. (12) Mr. Fike requested a motion to receive and file the 1st quarter 2024 Public Works Report. Motion was made by Mayor Baker and seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously. (13) Mrs. Lindstrom requested a motion to receive and file the 1st quarter 2024 North Hills Golf Course Report. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Hammond; motion carried (14) Mr. Hammond requested a motion to receive and file the 1st quarter 2024 Budget VS. Actual Report. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Hammond; motion carried unanimously. (15) Mr. Fike requested a motion to adopt Resolution 24-13 Policy on Non-Discrimination in Programs Receiving Federal. Assistance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) including meeting responsibilities under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts! 5and7. Thisi isa a requirement for the EPA grant for the WWTP generator project. Motion was made by Mayor (16) Mayor Baker started discussion regarding Country Fair and liquor licenses. John Beckman spoke COUNTRYFAIR on behalf of Country Fair stating that after the last meeting he feels there was no evidence of adverse impact on the community. He said he appreciated the communication and input from the community at DISCUSSION the last meeting and sees this as a positive for the community. He stated Country Fair looks forward to working with the community, renovating the store and continuing to be an asset and partner in every Mr. Hammond said he was under the impression Country Fair was trying to negotiate possible purchase of license from within Corry after the last meeting with two taverns saying they would like to sell their liçense. He asked if that was not available. Mr. Beckman responded that they did attempt to negotiate with both bar owners and those negotiations cannot be forced. Mr. Rankin offered above market rate with a decision time cap of 4 pm today. Mr. Rankin confirmed that information and advised that no (17) Mayor Baker requested a motion to adopt Resolution 24-14 approving the Intermunicipal Transfer of Pennsylvania Liquor License #R-20275 into the City of Corry from Venango Township. No (18) Mayor Baker requested a motion to appoint. Julie Maloney to the vacant position on the Civil (19) Mr. Fike requested a motion to receive bid results for 1-2024 Seal Coat Bid Contract (tar/chip):  1QTR2024CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT POLICE REPORT 15TQTR: 2024 PW REPORT 15QTR2 2024 NH GOLF REPORT 15TQTR2 2024 BUDGET VS ACTUAL REPORT RES24-13POLICYON NON-DISCREMINATION (EPAFUNDS)  (11) Mayor Baker requested a motion to receive and file the 1st quarter 2024 Police Report. Motion 15TQTR2024  unanimously.  Baker and seconded by Mrs. Lindstrom; motion carried unanimously.  LIQUORI LICENSE  way.  response was given by 4 pm today.  RES24-14 (FAILED) INTERMUNICIPAL TRNSFR LIQUOR LICENSE JULIE MALONEY CIVIL RECEIVE BIDS 1-2024 SEAL COAT BID CONTRACT/TAR/CHP)  motion was made; request for motion failed.  Service Board with term expiring December 31, 2024. Motion was made by Mr. Hammond and seconded SERVICE APPOINTMENT  by Mr. Fike; motion carried with Mr. Maloney abstaining.  Suit-Kote  Base Alt Bid 1A Alt Bid: 2B Alt Bid: 1C Total Base Alt Bid1A Alt Bid 2B Alt Bid 3C Total  $108,573.54 low bidder $152,382.33 low bidder $ 77,546.69 low bidder $85,666.501 low bidder $424,169.06 low bidder $118,844.01 $173,844.63 $85,266.27 $92,519.82 $470,474.73  Russell Standard  L  2    Discussion included:  Mr. Leofsky explained the bids and how hes set everything up for base bid this year with top coat getting applied to last year's dirt roads. Alt Bid: 1A would bet the worst roads with no upcoming projects or paving int the near future. Alt Bid: 2B would be next stage ofroads that would benefit with noi immediate paving and same thing for Alt Bid: 1C. Mr. Leofsky said we do have a good relationship with Suit-Kote and we would have an easy time moving things around as we need to in order to accomplish everything.  Mr. Hammond asked what funds were available and from where. City Administrator Smith advised funds are available as follows: $100,000 Restricted "specifically" for streets $188,000 Liquid Fuels (this amount is minus $30,000 for anti-skid) $500,000 CD "specifically" for streets project $698,000 Restricted "unclassified for a specific item"  Motion was made by Mr. Hammond and seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously.  (20) Mr. Fike requested a motion of notice of intent to award Seal Coat Bid Contract 1-2024 for Base NOTICE OF INTENT- Bid and Alt Bid 1A to Suit-Kote: subject to receipt of required bonds, insurances and other documentation AWARD SEAL COATBID  listed in the contract documents. Motion includes the use of:  CONTRACT1-2024T0 SUIT-KOTE  Streets Restricted Funds in the amount of $100,000 Liquid Fuels ini the amount of $188,000  Motion was made by Mr. Hammond and seconded by Mrs. Lindstrom; motion carried unanimously. of $500,000 plus current interest. New rates are: 12 months at 4.65% or 9 months at 4.75% or 6 months Mr. Hammond said being unsure of what the future holds - his suggestion would be to keep in in the: 12- April 21, 2024 in the amount of $500,000 plus interest to a new term of 12 months. These funds are designated for future Street Projects. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Maloney; (23) Mr. Hammond requested a motion to approve the bill list as presented. Motion was made by (24) Mr. Maloney announced that ai flyer and video from Erie County had been released on the  (21) Mr. Hammond discussed renewing CD at First National Bank for future Street Projects for a total FNB CD RENEWAL  DISCUSSION  at 4.85%. month CD.  (22) Mr. Hammond requested a motion to renew CD at First National Bank which is due to mature on FNB CD RENEWAL  STREETPROJECTFUNDS BILLLIST ERIECO9-1-1  motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Fike and seconded by Mrs. Lindstrom; motion carried unanimously.  responsible use of 9-1-1. The link to additional information and video can be found on the City's website RESPONSIBILITYFIYER and Facebook. This information is ençouraged to be shared on: social media and with anyone that would AND' VIDEO (25) Mr. Maloney also gave a public safety update - today was the quarterly weather siren test with PUBUCSAFEIYUPDATE  benefit from hearing the message. Video was played for audience.  no problems here, June 1* will be the Civil Service Test for the Fire Department and April is Tornado  Awareness Month. April 14th.  (26) Mr. Fike announced thei following:  SPRING BRUSH/BAGGED YARD WASTE PICKUP AND HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE  Spring Brush & Bagged Yard Waste is scheduled for April 15th-26th and must be at the curb by  -Spring Hydrant flushing is scheduled for the week of April 22nd  -Ward 1: Monday, April 22nd Ward 2:Tuesday, April 23rd -Ward 3: Wednesday, April 24th  L  3    Ward 4: Thursday, April 25th Columbus & Wayne Twp: Friday, April 26th  (27) Mr. Leofsky informed Council that the traffic light at Bond/Center Street is ini flash mode due to PUBLICWORKS UPDATE (28) Mrs. Lindstrom requested a motion to approve the Tree Committee'srequest to utilize the Corry TREE COMMITTEE-  thet fact that ai few electrical components burnt, parts are ordered and hopefully should be in later in the week. Public' Works is ahead of schedule for spring work thanks tot the good weather.  Cares Funds for the removal of dangerous trees located at:  DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL/CORRY CARES FUNDS  541 EN Main St 562 E Main St 746 E Main St 851 E Main St  523 N Center St -620 N Center St 1098 N Center St  Motion included the award of the tree removal to Buell's Tree Service in the amount not to exceed $9,790. Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Maloney; motion carried unanimously.  (29) Mrs. Lindstrom requested a motion to approve event requests for: Deluxe 3 on 31 Basketball Tournament- - Saturday, July 27th -That Sausage Guy - Thursdays and Fridays, May thru October  EVENT REQUESTS: -DELUXE30N3 TOURNAMENT -THATSAUAGE GUY PROPERTYUPDATE EPAG GRANT/WWTP STANDBY GENERATOR APPROVAL  Motion was made by Mr. Fike and seconded by Mr. Hammond; motion carried unanimously. (30) Mrs. Lindstrom announced that the North Hills Golf Committee Meeting for April had been (31) City Administrator Smith announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the grant of $400,000 for the: standby electric generator project at the wastewater treatment plant  cancelled and the next meeting would be held May 30th.  (WWTP). Hearing of the Public:  Charles Gray, Impact Corry, advised that she has packets made and available to those interested regarding the relationship between the City of Corry and Impact Corry related to the trail project. She advised that she is responsive to people's concerns and they have met with council providing different ideas to address these concerns. She also advised that she is available to anyone who would like to reach Jim Taylor spoke regarding the crematorium and what hei feels to be an oversight on zoning article 301.3 and: said there was no board decision and nobody talked to the neighbors. He feels there is something Bill Wilt spoke on the trail project - het feels the City insuring it willl be a burden oni tax payers. He also said there were four wheelers yesterday, back and forth and he doesn't feel the police will be able to monitor Sam Piemme spoke on the trail project - he advised they have had things stolen, he can't sleepi in his camper anymore and there is no privacy anymore due to the people on thet trail. Everyone he has seen back there is riff raff. They have maintained the property for many years and doesn'tf feel others should Kim Spence spoke on the trail project - her child has been approached by people on the trail while in their backyard, they found aj pipe in their yard on their property which was turned over to the police. She also saw four wheelers on the trail yesterday. People are on the trail late at night and they don'tfeel comfortable with their kids in the yard. She advised they were not talked to about the trail until they  HEARING OF THE PUBLIC  out to her.  that should be done to take this out of town due to health issues.  the cameras that are said to bei installed. He feels the trail is an invasion of privacy.  be usingi it.  contacted Impact Corry and invited them to come discuss it.  4    Lisa Cox spoke on the trail project - she also said they were not talked to initially and once they were they said they were not in favor oft thet trail. They were advised that privacy plants would be placed along CONTINUED the trail which has not happened yet. While outi in their yard, they witnessed people walking through their property due to at tree being down on the trail and there is concerns on people beingi in the yard while their dogs are out. People also watch their daughters in the pool while on1 the trail. Julie Grice spoke on thei trail project -iti is an invasion or privacy and a safety issue due to dogs. People go back andi forth andi it makes them feel uncomfortable. She also feels the trail is pointless because Kierri Cox spoke on the trail project- - when advised on how they plan to police the trail, it sounds like most of the burden will be on the City Police, she was also advised there would be cameras and the City Police would watch them when they have time. She said they also have the dog issue like others and have had random people walking through their yard. She said she appreciates the rest oft the trail and what Chucki is trying to do - she, just doesn't want it in her back yard where people can look in her house. Rex Messenger commented on the 911 video that was played, he thinks it's an issue when he calls the doctor or the vet to get the dog groomed and they tell you to call 911. Mr. Maloney said that'sifiti is an emergency- - the videoi is to try to educate people on what an emergency is and when it's appropriate to Sarah Downey-Aravanis. spoke about 911 - she said when you are in an emergency: situation you are in a state of concern and might not always think of the next steps. She asked if there is training for the 911 operators sO they don't tell people to call the doctor. Mr. Maloney advised that once you call 911-1 they can'ts send you backwards and provided her with a paper copy oft the 911 advertisement. Sheri Taylor spoke on thet trail project- - she said she appreciates everyone's concerns about the trail and thinks if there was signage on trail etiquette at each end of thet trail, maybe people would be more Bill Wilt spoke again on the trail and his concerns with the point of the trail. He also asked ift the liquor Rex Messenger said council is doing the right thing for the people of Corry in regards to the Country Fair Sam Piemme spoke again on the trail advising people have knocked on their door because people were Jim Roberts asked for minutes for the Airport Authority to be posted on the website. He also asked who provided Mr. Gould's name to the judge for Controller. Mayor Baker advised he was asked if he was interested due to a vacancy. Mr. Roberts asked if public was notified and it was advertised that there was  HEARING OFTHE PUBLIC  there is nowhere to go.  cal! 911.  respectful to others and their privacy.  license was a done deal. Mayor Baker said the motion failed.  liquor license.  stucki in their chicken coop and people stolet things out of their garden.  avacancy. Mayor Baker informed that it was advertised in ther newspaper.  (32) Announcement of meetings:  MEETING SCHEDULE  a. Executive session was held on April 11 regarding contracts and legal counsel. b. Executive session was held prior to tonight's meeting regarding legal counsel. Monday, May 13, work session, 7 pm in Council Chambers or by Zoom. d. Monday, May 20, regular meeting, 7 pmi in Council Chambers or by Zoom. (33) Maygeeakenamngunced no executive session would be held following tonight'smeeting.  ANNOUNCEMENT-NO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN  03 E  (34)  at 8:07 pm.  4 :  Resatiyebanited, -  AmRO - 2-  City  5