DELMONT BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  September 12, 2023 77 Greensburg Street Delmont, PA 15626  ELECTED OFFICIALS: Alyce Urban, Mayor Andrew Shissler, Council President Present Stan Cheyne, Vice President Jeffrey Cunningham EMPLOYEES:  Present Present Present  Pam Simpson Becky Matesevac David Weber Chris Bigley  Absent Present Present Present  Bill Heaps, Public Works Supervisor Dawn Earhart, Secretary/treasurer T.J. Klobucar, Delmont Police Chief PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Dan Hewitt Avolio Law Group, LLC  Present Present Absent  Present  ENGINEER REPORT: LSSE Representative RESIDENTS ATTENDING: Becky Kurtz Denni Grassel Heather Shoemaker Lynn Milauskas OTHERS ATTENDING  Kevin Brett  Bob Stackiewicz Janet Kellerman Tom Shoemaker Stephanie Barnyak  Annamarie Stackiewicz Doug Harr Patty Greiner John Turack  Georgia and Wade Boring - Penn Franklin  Patrick Varine Tribune  CALLTO ORDER:  Mr. Shissler calls meeting to order and join ini the Pledge. An Executive  Session took place prior to Meeting. No decisions were made.  Swearing in of Officer David Johnston, as Full-Time Officer of Delmont Borough Police  Department.  Page 1 of18 September 12, 2023    STANDARD MONTHLY BUSINESS  MEETING MINUTES: Weber. All Approved. TREASURER's REPORT:  Council reviewed the August 8, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes. Stan Cheyne Made al Motion to Approve the August 8, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes. A Second Motion was Made by Dave  After review of the September 12, 2023 Treasurer's Report, Becky Matesevac Made the Motion to Accept the September 12, 2023 Treasurer's Report. Jeff Cunningham Made a Second Motion. All Bills on display but not read. The report of the bill dates reflect the day after the previous Council Meeting until the day of the new Council Meeting. Stan Cheyne Made the Motion to Pay the Bills.  Approved. BILLS:  Becky Matesevac made a Second Motion. All Approved.  CITIZENS' COMMENTS  Becky Kurtz proposed consideration of an off-leash Dog Park. She stated Delmont Borough residents had submitted 341 dog license applications toi the County in 2023. This figure does not include Life registrations, making the figure closer to possible 700+ dogs. Ms. Kurtz proposed Shields Farm being an adequate area. She stated a four (4) foot chain link fence usually divides the smaller dogs from the larger breeds. Some supplies needed would be a trash can and poop bags. She went ont to say that there are grants available to communities forj just this, including, but not limited to, Purina, Beneful, DCNR, etc. She believes that this would be a nice addition to our community, as well as bring neighbors together and strengthen the community. She mentioned that Murrysville and Penn Trafford have one. She spoke with Penn Trafford and Hempfield, and they have had no reports of any issues and that they post signs outlining the residents "legal responsibility" and waiving the Municipalities from any liability. Comments from Council included, but were not limited to, the fact that the facilities up at Shields Farm are not for public use, they are owned by DAAA and only open during their events, sO that would have to be a consideration. Also mentioned by Council, was the liability and posting of signs, any expenses, the maintenance, etc. Andy Shissler responded that Council will take under Consideration and mentioned putting it Tom Shoemaker inquired about the process to request speed bumps in a residential area, stating that W. Pittsburgh Street from Export needs one. Chief Klobucar commented that about 90% oft the Borough's speeding tickets come from that area and proposed doing a Speed Trailer. Kevin Brett, aE Borough Engineer, stated that they have publicized criteria for speed bumps. Some of that criteria includes needing tol be on a flat, straight surface, has to plowable for the winter months, the cost could be anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000 to build them. The process starts with a study, approximately cost being $2,500. Then a survey and concept plans would be done by engineers. Stan Cheyne mentioned adding it to 2024 budget talks. Mr. Brett added that before even starting the process, he would recommend that the Streets & Roads Committee on Council make note of all the areas ini the Borough that would be needed and try to do them all together. He also  together in the Site Plan for Shields Farm.  Page 2of18 September 12, 2023    mentioned that there are grants available for Speed Trailers as well. Chief Klobucar mentioned that he would maybe consider using Police Donation Funds for some oft the expense for the speed trailer, as they are aside fori things wanted by the community and that benefit the whole  community.  Denni Grassel, as she enters her 6th year as Chairperson of the Pilgrimage, spoke about the event. The Delmont Pilgrimage is scheduled for December 2nd and December 3rd. They will be adding a Pilgrimage Junior. This will take place on December 2nd from 2:00 PM1 to 4:00 PM. This will include, Pilgrimage at Shields Farm, Cornerstone Kids Zone at the Delmont Library and Mary & Joseph at Trinity Church. They will have the Angel Gabriel. They have also been restoring structures, as the Mary structure, and a new one will be restored every year. Cornerstone will be at the Delmont Library. Santa will be at Trinity Church. There will also bet three (3) camels, one without a hump Annamarie Stackiewicz from the Delmont Visionary Committee spoke about the Cyclocross Race scheduled for Saturday, November 11th. The Delmont American Legion will be doing the Opening Ceremony at 9:00. AM. Registration for racers are now open at wbkerea.com6239 Free admission for spectators. The event has sponsors, but they could still use at few more. Raffle tickets are being sold for $10/each to win a bike. Mrs. Stackiewicz also reported that Council should have received an email from Jeff Richards regarding a request for a Letter of Support for the next phase of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail project. Andrew Shissler said that he will draft the Letter of Support and send over to him before the September 27th deadline.  that they call Hump-Free".  NON-CITIZENS' COMMENTS  ENGINEERING REPORT-LSSE - Kevin Brett  Mr. Brett presented Council with the following Considerations and Council presented Action: Al Motion to Award the Sanitary Sewer Repairs (Phase 1) proposal to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC int the Amount of $67,136.25 was Made by Stan Cheyne. A Second Motion was Made by Dave Al Motion to Award Contract No. 23-S2-S Sanitary Sewer Repairs (Phase 2), with Consideration for the Base Bid and Add Alternatives, in the Amount of $101,520.00 was Made by Stan Cheyne. A A Motion to Accept Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Contract No. 23-S1 - Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection (Phase 3) for an Increase int the Amount of $395.75 was Made by Stan A Motion to Issue Payment for Pay request No. 1 (Final) for Contract No. 23-S1 - Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection (Phase 3) in the Amount of $62,955.75 was Made by Stan A Motion to Approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Contract No. 23-R01 - 2023 Roadway Improvement Program for al Decrease ini the Amount of $8,799.88 was Made by Stan Cheyne. A  Weber. All Approved.  Second Motion was Made by Dave Weber. All Approved.  Cheyne. A Second Motion was Made by Dave Weber. All Approved. Cheyne. A Second Motion was Made by Dave Weber. All Approved. Second Motion was Made by Jeff Cunningham. All Approved.  Page 3 of18 September 12, ,2023    A Motion to Issue Payment for Pay Request No. 1 (Final) for Contract No. 23-R01 - 2023 Roadway Improvement Program in the Amount of $64,685.12 was Made by Stan Cheyne. A  Second Motion was Madde by Jeff Cunningham. All Approved.  Page 4 of18 September 12, 2023    LSSE Civil Engineers and Surveyors 45341 Route 136, Suite 9 Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Ph. (724)837-1057 . Fax (724) 838-9811  Memo  TO:  Delmont Borough Council Dalton G. Mack, P.E. Gary M. Baird  DATE: September 11, 2023 S.O.No.: 0398-02-01 cc: File  FROM: Kevin A. Brett, P.E. SUBJECT: Street Committee Items  2023 Roads: Ifa road program is planned in 2023, bid documents will need prepared and bid by February for a March 2023 opening and award in. April to receive competitive bids. LSSE transmitted list of roadways for Borough consideration. 2023 Road Program bid opening was held March 9, 2023. Bid. Report was transmitted. for. Borough review. Borough tabled award of bids at the March meeting and will be considered at the. June meeting. Bid was awarded to El Grande. Industries, Inc. at the. June 13, 2023 Council meeting in the amount of $73,485.00. Pre-construction meeting was held July 24, 2023. Work was started the week of July 31, 2023; work was completed the week of August 7, 2023. Punchlist was issued August 17, 2023; Contractor addressed all items. Change Order No. 1 (Final) to decrease cost by $8,799.88 and Partial Payment No. 1 (Final) in the amount of S64,685.12 were submitted to Borough for consideration; LSSE recommends MS4 Permit: Borough's PRP Plan is for removal of 36,000 lbs of sediment per year. Annual Geotechnical investigation field work completed. LSSE transmitted easements necessary. for work to be completed. CCTV completed on Dogwood; pipe is in poor condition and needs repaired; to be included in: scope. Meeting held with residents on July. 1, 2022; updated easements sent to. Borough on. July 7from discussion with residents. Bid opening was held on September 8, 2022. LSSE reviewed results with Council September 9, 2022. LSSE provided Bid Report. Work awarded to JS Paris Excavating, Inc.,; the Contract Documents and Change Order No. 1 issued to the Borough. Pre- Construction Meeting was held October 12, 2022. Work began the week of October 24, 2022. LSSE fransmitted Pay Request No. 1 in the amount of$49,950.00. LSSE transmitted Pay Request No. 2on December 8, 2022 for $94,606.87. DCED noted both grant reimbursement requests have been approved. LSSE to transmit Pay. Request No. 3. LSSE transmitted reimbursement request. LSSE fransmitted Partial Payment No. 4. CFA responded 2nd grant cannot be utilized on project with another grant. Initial grants reimbursement has been submitted. LSSE transmitted Change Order to remove trees for Borough approval. Scope amendment approved; contract to be forwarded to Borough, for signature. Walkthrough held. May. 5. Pavement restoration completed; LSSE reviewed in field with Borough on July 7, 2023. Punchlist items have been completed. Awaiting additional  payment.  Progress Report has been submitted on September 30.  pay request from contractor; anticipate to be processed at October meeting.  LSSE provided. MS4 files to. Borough for their use.  Page 5 of18 September 12, 2023    As part oft the Borough MS4 Permit and PRP Plan, LSSE has prepared the following to summarize the current status of the Borough's implementation of its Pollutant Reduction Plan as well as the next The Borough must reduce the sediment loading in two watersheds. the Haymakers Run - Turtle Creek and the Beaver Run - Beaver Run Reservoir Watersheds. The following tables indicate the projects that have been completed to address the requirements oft the PRP: for each watershed.  projects to be completed.  Haymakers Run - Turtle Creek Watershed  Ibs Sediment Removed 5,295 6,544 5,467 17,306  Project Cherry Blossom Newhouse Park Apple Hill Retrofit Required Sediment Reduction (Ibs) Anticipated Sediment Reduction (bs)  Status Completed To be constructed Fall 2022 Needs Designed  Project Cost $78,045.00 $512,000  As-built Bids received 9-8-2022.  To be determined after designed-to bec constructed by Spring 2023  16.553(11,839: LB tol be completed by end of 2022)  Beaver Run - Beaver Run Reservoir Watershed  Ibs Sediment Removed 2,710 3,023 14,586  Project Lindsay Lane Barrington! Ridge LF)  Status Tol be constructed 2022 Needs Designed  Project Cost $125,000.00 (OPC) Pricing To be determined after design-to be constructed by Spring 2023 To be determined after design-to be constructed by Spring 2023  updated 4- 12-2022  Stream Restoration (325 Needs Designed Required Sediment Reduction (Ibs) Anticipated Sediment Reduction (Ibs)  (2710LBs to be completed by end 2022) 20,319 ifa all three projects completed  Per the above tables, with the noted projects, the. Borough would address the requirements oft the PRP. Ina accordance with. Permit requirements, all work must be completed by April 2024.  Page 6 of18 September 12, 2023    LSSE Civil Engineers and Surveyors 45341 Route 136, Suite 9 Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Ph. (724)837-1057 . Fax (724)8 838-9811  Memo  TO:  Delmont Borough Council Dalton G. Mack, P.E. Garyl M. Baird  DATE: September 11, 2023 S.O.No.: 0398-01 cc: File  FROM: Kevin. A. Brett, P.E.  SUBJECT: Sewer Committee Items Update  CRAMERCOA  Phase 11 Interceptor and Forcemain upgrades ready to bid once Property. Acquisition completed. Report due to. DEP in. July and. January each year. July. 2022 report was submitted on July 29, 2022. January 2023 Report was submitted on January 31, 2023. A revision to the January 31, 2023 submittal was submitted on February 14, 2023. July 2023 report was submitted on July 31, 2023. RUS Grant Submittal: LSSE has uploaded the Preliminary Engineering Report and other required documents. Borough has application 99% complete. A few Borough submittals remain and certifications by the Borough. Once those items are completed, LSSE will contact RUS to verif they have received the necessary items. Borough Submitted application. LSSE mpdated per DEP Alternative comments. LSSE is responded to RUS's comments on the Osage Nation THPO clearance. RUS sent. Emily Palmer (LSSE) info Borough needs to submit. If they accept it, noJ further action, if they do not a Phase 2. Archaeological study will be needed. RUS provided comment to the latest submittal. LSSE responded 6-9-20 and will follow up next week to check status. Borough received comments from RUS requesting a number of documents the Solicitor and LSSE will be reviewing with Sewer Committee for submittal. Solicitor and LSSE provided agreement documents request by RUS which were submitted to. RUS for approval. LSSE received comments from RUS regarding. proposed EQ Tank drawings, LSSE responded September 27, 2021. RUS advised they were requesting update on status of review of Environmental Assessment from their state envirommental coordinator on January 5, 2022. RUS review ongoing, requested additional information March 3, 2022, response provided. same day. RUS issued comments on. April 25, 2022. LSSE provided response June 15, 2022. RUS issued further comments June 21, 2022, LSSE received comments from third parties prior to responding to RUS. LSSE response issued November 17, 2022. RUS indicated they received the report. RUS requested additional clarification on January 6, 2023; LSSE responded via telephone call. RUS requested addition information related to the floodplain. LSSE provided response on February 2, 2023. RUS requested additional information for the Preliminary. Engineer 's Report (first round of additional information requests for this report), request is extensive. LSSE coordinated with Solicitor to complete advertisement publication which was placed week of August 1, 2023. Council recommended LSSE table the RUS application at the. March meeting until resolution of the  Next reporti is due January 31, 2024.  land dispute case.  Page 7 of18 September 12, 2023    Cramer Lift Station Pump Set No. 2 soft start stopped fimctioning on January 11, 2023. CWM Envirommental, provided quote (Estimate #267) to replace softs start on January 20, 2023 in the amount of $5,720.00 with a 12-16 week lead time. Quote executed by Delmont and issued to CWM Emvirommental on January 31, 2023. Replacement soft start was shipped on. May 30, 2023. CWM Environmental will install once parts arrive. Parts have not yet arrived. CWM advised of  ongoing supply chain delays.  FTMSACOA  The Sewer Committee met and drafted adjusted budget for the FTMSA Executed COA-which was been executed by all entities dated August 29. 2019. No work was planned for 2019 Budget as the FTMSA COA was not received until early 2019. The following milestones are required per the Order. LSSE to work with Sewer Committee to develop a budget for the items listed below which are each municipal entity's responsibility to complete. LSSE and. Borough met with FTMSA on May 19, 2022 to review COA progress and. LSSE met with. FTMSA and GTE on Jume 2, 2022 to review commections and mapping. LSSE met with FTMSA and GTE on Jume 21, 2022 to review commections and metering data for each connection. Next virtual meeting is scheduled for July 26 at 9:00 AM. Salem's  Engineer will bej joining group to discuss flows from Salem and connectivity.  Identification, Inspection and Mapping.  a. By: January 1.2021 the Mumicipal Entities shall, at a minimum, identify and inspect all accessible manholes, pump stations, siphon chambers, combined sewer regulators, diversion chambers, exposed sewer lines, exposed force mains, outfalls and all other visible appurtenances of their respective sewer systems (the FTMSA Contributor Systems and the FTMSA Sewer System). This identification and inspection shall be referred to herein as the "Visual Inspection. By. January 1, 2021, each Municipal Entity shall also provide the results of the Visual Inspection to. FTMSA so as toj permit FTMSA to complete an accurate GIS based map ("GIS Map") that includes this information. Field work completed - Public Works did an excellent job finding an opening all the manholes. A report will be provided to DEP and FTMSA on the fndings, once they are reviewer with Sewer committee. Report is being prepared. for review with Sewer Committee over the next few months. Meeting to be scheduled with Gibson Thomas to review our mapping versus their mapping to confimm ownership of the manholes at the Borough line. Goal is to have completed by years end. Map updated and transmitted to DEP, FTMSA and Gibson Thomas December 30, 2020. Meeting held with FTMSA to review points of comnection and ownership of those b. GIS-Mapping of Sewer System: Both this Order and the Cramer Order requires system to be mapped and: manhole physical surveys to be completed. LSSE to provide current mapping to FTMSA for their use in its current state. LSSE to work with Public Works to locate and access all manholes which are reasonably accessible in first 90 days of orders being executed. This work to be completed in November-Jamuary 2020. Locations are complete. LSSE 99% complete with map - to be reviewed with Sewer Committee and then transmitted with. MPS to. FTMSA and. DEP. Public Works did an excellent job assisting with the locations. A list of manholes, which were unable to locate, or manholes hich are in need ofrepair is being prepared for. Public Works to  sections. Map updated following this meeting.  Page 8 of18 September 12, 2023    address over the next. five years. Ongoing - 5-year plan being developed with Public Works. Results provided to DEP, FIMSA and GTE with December update. Mapping data in GIS reviewed, LSSE provided our output that is in GIS, GTE reviewed and  requested additional data which was provided.  Ordinances: Due Date August 29. 2020  Within 12 months oft the execution of this Consent Order and. Agreement, each enact an ordinance prohibiting the connection ofany stormwater conveyance into the portions of their SSS that are referenced in this Consent Order and Agreement. Ordinance approved and implemented. First three months results provided to DEP, FTMSA and GTE. Submitted to DEP and enacted by Borough and implemented. Results will be Within 12 months of the execution oft this Consent Order and. Agreement, each develop and enact an ordinance ("Lateral Resale Ordinance" ") requiring the inspection oft the integrity of each private sewer lateral tributary to the portions of their SSS that are referenced in this Consent Order and Agreement upon the sale, transfer, assigmment (as in the event of a mortgage), pledge or hypothecation of any interest in real property on which those private laterals are located, provided, however; that no such inspection shall be required for (1) transfers between husband and wife incidental to a divorce; (2) transfers through a Decree of Distribution incidental to the administration of an Estate; and (3) a refinancing of an existing mortgage by a mortgagor who has had a visual inspection oft the lateral and had action taken to correct any, failure within 5 years of the refinancing. The inspection shall be accomplished by televising the laterals according to procedures adopted by each. Municipal Entity designed to detect a "structurally defective' lateral as defined below. Upon receipt ofinspection results that demonstrate the lateral is "structurally defective, " which shall constitute a failed test ("Failure" o7 "Failed"), such private laterals must be repaired o7 replaced by the property owner prior to the issuance ofa certificate indicating the absence ofliens on the real property in question. The Municipal Entities shall diligently enforce the Lateral Resale Ordinance. A "structurally defective" lateral shall be defined as a sewer lateral that exhibits root intrusion, separated. joint(s), broken pipe(s), cracks, inflow and/or infiltration of storm, spring andlor groundwater; or any other condition which lends itself to inflow andlor infiltration ofwater into the sewer lateral other than sanitary andlor gray water. Cramer will follow same language as FTMSA Order. Ordinance was adopted at the August meeting. Ordinance Smoke and/or Dve Testing due August 29. 2023 (Testing). Final Illegal Connection Within four years ofthe execution ofthis Consent Orderandagreement, conduct smoke and/or dye testing of the portions of their SSS that are referenced in this Consent Order and Agreement in order to identify illegal connections associated with properties and structures; all illegal comnections shall be removed within 18 months of identification. To the extent that any Municipal Entity has conducted such smoke and/or dye testing within three years of the date ofthis Consent Order and. Agreement, said Municipal Entity may rely on those results in lieu ofadditional testing, provided, however; that illegal connections detected during that time period must be removed in accordance within the timeframe referred to above in this subparagraph. LSSE preparing smoke testing specification, for bids to be received in May. for June award. Testing to be completed in August or September-Driest part of the jear. We  submitted to. DEP with. Progress. Reports.  approved and implemented. Removal by end February 2025.  MPw    received two bids, one for $.75/LF o7 $32,105.25 and one for $.88/LF o7 $37,670.16. We recommend award of Smoke Testing. for remainder of System 42,807, feet) for $.75 per foot or $32,105.25 to Standard Pipe Services contingent on them providing insurance certificate. Pre- Construction meeting held with Standard Pipe Services July 22, 2021. Invoice No. 2911 in the amount of $28,500.00 to Standard. Pipe Services, LLC approved. Project is curently ongoing. Contractor completed thej field work on October 4, 2021. All reports, finalized ands submitted to LSSE. LSSE prepared violations summary map and report. Report was reviewed with Sewer Committee January 13, 2022. Violation letters to residents were prepared by LSSE for Delmont rransmittal. Violation compliance dates in letters were updated per Borough directive and resent to the Borough, for transmittal. Resident violation letters were provided with deadline of September" 30, 2022 to address the repairs. Borough is in progress of installing manpans, approximately 50 installed to date, and 40 more manpans are on order. One resident repair remains outstanding, Borough scheduling inspection to locate inspection stack. Borough toj follow-up with Salem 's repairs. for the Cramer Lift. Station Smoke Testing. Borough has initiated dye testing, first batch ofviolation letters were transmitted. Dye testing status was included in COA reportf for January 2023. Dye testing is ongoing. CCTV and Clean - August 29. 2024 for FTMSA. Cramer is 365 days from when Orderis LSSE has reviewed and recommends the awarding of Contract No. 21-SI. for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection to. Robinson. Pipe Cleaning Company, for $71,016.95. Pre- Construction meeting held on September 8, 2021. Contractor began work the week of September 20, 2021. Contractor completed work the week of December 6, 2021. Change Order No. I (Final) to decrease cost by $17,502.64 and Partial Payment. No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $53,514.31 were approved and issued at December 2021 meeting. LSSE has prepared figure of defects for review by Sewer Committee, date TBD. LSSE prepared bid package for Phase 2 CCTVwork) for Turtle Creek. sewershed; project was advertised and a bid opening held. September 12, 2022. LSSE recommends award to. Insight Pipe Contracting, LIC in the amount of $87,422.50. Bid was awarded to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC. Pre- Construction Meeting was held October 12, 2022. CCTV work completed. November 3, 2022. This completes 60% ofthe system and Borough is on schedule per the order. LSSE transmitted Change Order. No. 1 (Fmal)for-comtract reduction of$4,569.80 and Pay Request. No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $82,852.70. LSSE prepared bid package for Phase 3 CCTV work; project was advertised and bid opening held June 12, 2023. Bid was awarded at the. June 13, 2023 Council meeting to Insight Pipe Contracting, LCC in the amount of $62,560.00. The pre- construction meeting was held on July. 27, 2023. Work was started August 8, 2023; work was completed August 22, 2023. Change Order No. 1 (Final) to increase cost by $395.75 and Partial Payment No. 1 (Final) in the amount of $62,955.75 were submitted to  signed for CRAMER  Borough for consideration; LSSE recommends payment.  Page 10 of18 September 12, 2023    Robinson Pipe Cleaning Company. provided proposal based on Time and Materials for work; would not provide proposal outside of this basis. State Pipe Services, LIC did not have CoStars prices for most repairs. Insight Pipe provided proposal for repairs; was provided to Borough for consideration. LSSE recommends award of Phase 1 repairs to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC in the amount of S67,136.25. LSSE prepared bid package for Phase 2 Repairs based on the CCTV Phase 2 and outstanding CCTV: Phase 1 defects. Bid Opening was held August 21, 2023; LSSE recommends award of the Base Bid in the amount of $101,520.00 to State Pipe Services, Inc. LSSE recommends using Add  Alternates as budgetary numbers for 2024 repairs.  Within five vears of the execution of this Consent Order and Agreement, televise the portions of their SSS that are referenced in this Consent Order and Agreement and clean all segments necessary to restore full hydraulic capacity; excepting however that FTMSA shall on or before March 1. 2021 televise and clean the FTMSA Interceptor System. To the extent that any Municipal Entity has conducted such televising and cleaning within 5 years of this Consent Order and Agreement, said Municipal Entity Within six vears of the execution of this Consent Order and Agreement. identify and repair all Grades 4 and 5 defects ("Grades 4 and 5 defects") observed in the portions of their SSS that are referenced in this Consent Order and Agreement. Grades 4 and 5 defects refer to the most significant defects in a sewer system indicating imminent or near imminent pipe failure for pipes that need to be repaired as so0n as possible to prevent illegal discharges of sewage and to assure that sewage flows are properly conveyed to a treatment plant. Grades 4 and 5 defects are determined using industry criteria created by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies ("NASSCO") under its Pipe Assessment and Certification Program ("PACP"). NASSCO is a nationally recognized organization of sewer system professionals such as professional For Cramer: (4 and 5. Defects identified - 730 days, within 60 days following ID need schedule for repair for Cramer). LSSE prepared Request for Proposal and transmitted to Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC on September 23, 2022 to perform repairs of defects identified in Phase 1 of the CCTV project. Insight Pipe advised they were not able to perform the work within the CoStars program. LSSE coordinated with other Confractors to review scope of work under CoStars, as described above. The sewers on Tollgate need replaced, Service Order to be provided. for Surveys and Bidding. for this section. LSSE is preparing a PA Small Water Grant Application to perform this work. Anticipated cost is $ 400,000. Borough match $60,000.00 and  mayrely on those results in lieu of additional testing and cleaning.  engineers. (August 29. 2025 work completed)  $340,000.00 Grant.  Page 11 of18 September 12, 2023    develop and distribute to each Municipal Entity performing, flow monitoring on which. FTMSA will rely, an additional protocol to. facilitate the cooperation and coordination necessary. for FTMSA to receive accurate flow monitoring results. This additional protocol shall be consistent with all flow monitoring protocols and requirements in this Consent Order and Agreement and shall be adhered to by the Municipal Entities. A copy of the additional protocol shall be submitted to the Department at the time it is submitted to the Mumicipal Flow meters shall be installed in order to obtain accurate data demonstrating capacity above connection points, flow entering. from tributary commection points, and capacity downstream from connection points, and shall, at a minimum, be placed at the following locations (the Meters were removed in December 2020. LSSE to complete OA/QC and a model will be developed and transmitted to FTMSA for there us by end of March 2021. These flows will be provided to FTMSA. for our points of connection. SOA will be providing. for all 2021 items as incorporated in budget review at the. January Sewer Committee meeting. OA/QC report and existing conditions model being prepared for submittal to FTMSA for their use. Model transmitted to FTMSA and DEP, no work proposed on the Delmont system based on model. LSSE, Salem and FTMSA Engineers have been meeting to review meter" data and develop a standard reporting. format for the Delmont connection point which has Salem, Delmont and  Entities.  "Monitoring Locations" "):  Muysville flow. GISmapping comments to date have been addressed.  SSOI Elimination Plan BY FTMSA)  a. By March 1, 2022, FTMSA shall develop a hydraulic model of the FTMSA Sewer b. By September 1. 2022.1 FTMSA, on behalf oft thel Municipal Entities. shall submit to the Department for its review and approval. or modification and approval, a joint plan and schedule to eliminate the hydraulic overload and all SSOs in the FTMSA Sewer System ("SSO Elimination Plan"). Have not received the draft plan as of this date. No  System.  Change.  D ACT 5371 Plan (BY FTMSA)  Within 270 days of the Department's approval of the SSO Elimination Plan. FTMSA, on behalf ofthe Municipal Entities, shall submit to the Department a joint amended Act 537 Plan ("Act 537 Plan") for the construction of the projects elected in the SSO  Elimination Plan. For Cramer following:  Within 180 days submit Act 537 Plan for gravity sewer andj forcemain from. January 14, 2020? This is ready to submit. This is ready once Order is executed. Within 60 days of Cramer 537 Plan approval submit Part 2. for gravity sewer and forcemain. To be drafted while. Act. 537 is being reviewed by. DEP. Within 730 days of Part. 2 approval construct gravity line and forcemain - preliminary Within 270. Days ofgravity line and forcemain to Cramer submit revised Act. 537. Plan to include the tank following. post) flow monitoring (to be scheduled once interceptor is  plans prepared. completed).  Page 12 of18 September 12, 2023    Within 60 days of Plaming approval submit a Part Ipermit. Within. 545 Days complete construction ofEQ tank.  Construction of] Improvements  On or before 41 months after DEP's approval of the Act 537 Plan. FTMSA shall complete construction and operate the new or modified sewerage facilities in the  approved SSO Elimination Plan.  Progress Reports Signed August 29. 2019: The Municipal Entities shall each submit semi- annual progress reports to the Department documenting their efforts to comply with their obligations described in Paragraphs 3, 4,5,6,7.8.10. 11 and 12 of this Consent Order and Agreement ("Progress Report"). The first Progress Report shall be submitted seven full months after the execution of this Consent Order and. Agreement and every six months thereafter for the duration of this Consent Order and Agreement. The Progress Reports shall be submitted in both printed and electronic form. The Progress Report shall be sent to the address in Paragraph 20 of a. A description oft the actions taken in the previous six months to complywith the obligations in Paragraphs 3. 4.5.6.7.8.10. 11 and 12 ofthis Consent Order and Agreement. b. A description of all activities scheduled for the next six months to comply with the obligations in Paragraphs 3.4,5,6.7,9.10,1 11 and 12 ofConsent Order and. Agreement. C. A description of any problems or delays encountered or anticipated regarding the performance oft the activities required by this Consent Order and. Agreement. Progress report submitted. December 30, 2020 to DEP, GTE and. FIMSA. Next Progress Report due March. 29, 2021 and last day of September. 2021. LSSE transmitted last round of reports to DEP via email on. March 9, 2021 per DEP's request. Hard copies were transmitted in December, but DEP requested email copy ofe each.. LSSE transmitted update. Next update due in September. September 2021 progress report issued to PADEP. March 2022 report was submitted to PaDEP on March 25, 2022. September 2022 report was submitted to PaDEP on September 26, 2022. March report was submitted on. March 31,  the Agreement. andi include, but not be limited to:  2023. Next reporti is due September 25, 2023.  Grants  The PA Small Water and Sewer Grant is available for projects with a cost between $30,000.00 and $500,000.00 involving construction, improvement, expansion, repainr; or rehabilitation of sanitary sewer; storm sewer, or water" systems. The required match is 15%1 with a $100.00 application. fee due digitally at time of application. LSSE submitted application for Tollgate Lane Sewer Replacement with approximate cost of $400,000.00, and application, for Phase 3 and 4 CCTV and Sewer Repairs with approximate cost of $400,000.00. Grant award notification date is tentatively scheduled for  September 2023.  Page 13of18 September 12, 2023    Tank project for $3,500,000.00. Grant award notification date is tentatively scheduled for LSA opened new Grant Application period with a due date of November 30, 2023. Eligible projects include infrastructure construction projects, demolition projects, vehicle and equipment purchases, and road and sidewalk programs. There is no local match required. There is a  September 2023.  $100.00 application fee.  Page 14of18 September 12, 2023    SOLICITOR's REPORT Dan Hewitt, Avolio Law Group, P.C. stated that no additional public comments were received. property on Suncrest Drive seems to be a work in progress.  Mr. Hewitt thanked the Penn Franklin for getting ini the USDA-RUS ad into the newspaper. He Mr. Hewitt reported that the issues with the two properties that were discussed at the last Meeting both have updates. The property on Crest Drive with the right-of-way issue is resolved. The other Mr. Hewitt reported that as of mid-July, Attorney bash was initiating Court procedures to reinstate the Concerned Citizens organization legally and with personnel. This is in process. Mr. Hewitt stated that his office issued nine (9) violation notices to aid in getting necessary repairs  completed in order to comply with the DEP COA.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - Mayor, Alyce Urban and Chief Klobucar Chief Klobucar reported that the Delmont Borough Police Department had 102 total calls for August. Oft that were, 371 traffic citations and 1 criminal arrest. He also reported on behalf of the Delmont VFD by request, that the Delmont VFD had 22 calls in August. Chief Klobucar stated that the Police Department is currently getting ready for the Apple & Arts Festival. A Motion to Accept the Resignation of Officer Richard Stephens as of August 31, 2023 was Made by Becky Matesevac. A Second motion was Made by Chris Bigley. All Approved. A Motion to Initiate the Employment Status of Officer David Johnston from Part-Time to Full-Time was Made by Chris Bigley. A Second Motion was Made by Becky Matesevac. All Approved. Al Motion to Hire Officer Aaron Thompson as a Part-Time Officer was Made by Becky Matesevac. Jeff Cunningham reported that the current cleaning company has been having staffing issues sO he has a sit-down scheduled with the management team of the cleaning company to discuss the  AS Second Motion was Made by Chris Bigley. All Approved. BUILDING AND RENTALS Pam Simpson and Jeff Cunningham  consistency oft the schedule for weekly cleanings. STREETS/ROADS/STORM WATER Second Motion was Made by Chris Bigley.  Stan Cheyne and Jeff Cunningham  A Motion was by Stan Cheyne tol Re-Approve the advertising of the Renewal of the MS4 Permit. A Stan Cheyne reported that Morris Knowles can do the engineering study required as the next step ini initiating the Stormwater. Authority Fee. The Engineering study will evaluate each parcel and assign tiers tot the values, with a coordinating fee for each tier. He is requesting that Council consider the Borough giving access tot funds for the study SO that they can begin the process in 2023, instead of waiting until after the 2024 budget season. Funds needed for the engineering study are an approximate value of <$30,000. A Motion was Made to Approve Morris Knowles Completing the Stormwater Fee Engineering Study. A: Second Motion was Made by Jeff  Cunningham. All Approved.  Page 15of18 September 12, 2023    There was a discussion on speed humps, or similar method, to be used to slow traffic on' W. Pittsburgh Street between Borough line and Route 66. This discussion was carried over from Citizens Comments. A: few solutions were presented, but no decisions were made. PERSONAEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE - Becky Matesevac and Chris Bigley  AI Motion was Made by Becky Matesevac to Approve the MRM Workman's Compensation Trust Renewal for an Annual Premium of $25,293.90 to Insure Maintenance, Police and Clerical. A  Second Motion was Made by Chris Bigley. All Approved.  FINANCE COMMITTEE Andy Shissler, Council President, Becky Matesevac  Andy Shissler reviews the Big Picture Reports. He reports the General Fund, as the Borough is 2/3rds through the year, budget is at 67%, which is where it should be for this time. The Earned Income Tax Revenue is at 70%. He reports that the Sewage Fund will have much more expenses coming up and he will have the proposals for Budget Season by next Meeting. Stan Cheyne reported that the Public Works Department has been making progress on the Mandatory DEP Compliance efforts. Andy Shissler mentioned increasing the quarterly Sewage Labor transfer to cover the extra expense of Bill Heap's labor, working on the Mandatory DEP Dye Tests Compliance, as well as the Borough's seasonal part- time employee, Brian Dunford, as he Andy Shissler reported that the Cross Country Event at Shields Farm went great. It was nice weather. The spectators could see the whole event. The coordinators are already looking to return there for next event. It was also mentioned that Keith Brinker donated his time to mow some of the Andy Shissler has been working on putting trails in up at Shields Farm. He started clearing one proposed trail. A tree was also removed from the trail. The Boy Scouts have been helping with this project in order to earn their hours. Chris Bigley asked what the process is for clearing out the trails. Andy Shissler responded that they start by moving all of the sticks and shrubs. There is a lot of Green Briar up there, which is an invasive weed and needs to be pulled out by the root or it will come back. They maybe spray it and/or cut it and then pull out. It's al lot of hand maintenance. A Motion to Approve the Active Transportation Plan and Close Out Grant was Made by Dave John Turack, from Penn State Consulting, spoke to how without Annamarie Stackiewicz, the Borough would not have the Active Transportation Plan. She was instrumental in its initiation and ini its execution. He also commended Council on Approving the Plan and all of their support in drafting the Plan. Mr. Turack encourages Council to make the most of the Plan. Including that there are lots of things in the Plan as options for speed humps, as spoken about earlier. Something visual, like paint lines on the road, etc.) can be used as alternatives. These and other solutions are Dave Weber has been working on obtaining a Local Share Grant for a generator for the Borough Building. As the Borough's Emergency Management Representative, Mr. Weber stated that with the generator, and in the case of an emergency, the Borough Building could be used as a shelter from inclement weather, or used as a warming center. The Scott Foundation has already granted  SEWAGE COMMITTEE - Stan Cheyne and David Weber  has been instrumental in the completion of these and working extra hours.  SHIELDS FARM - Andrew Shissler, Council President  grounds at Shields Farm to accommodate the Cross Country Event.  GRANTS COMMITTEE - Dave Weber  Weber. A Second Motion was Made by Jeff Cunningham. All Approved.  in the Plan.  Page 16 of18 September 12, 2023    the Borough funds covering the cost oft the generators and switch guards. Hei is in the process of Dave Weber reported that Republic Services will deliver dumpsters to Shields Farm for the Apple Stan Cheyne stated that comments from the Borough and from DCNR have been added to the  gaining additional grant funds for labor and installation, etc. & Arts Festival scheduled for October 7th and 8th.  COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE - Andrew Shissler and Stan Cheyne  Comprenensive Plan. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:  Stan Cheyne Made a Motion to Approve the Use of Newhouse Park Field #1 from 3:00 PM1 to Dusk on Sundays, to the Westmoreland Sports League by Extending the Current Agreement through the Dave Weber gave an update on the Salvation Army Building, being the white house next to lanni's. The Borough has recently changed all locks and have keys for both the white house and the voting house. Everything needs to be taken out of the building. Dave mentioned possibly having a $5/bag sale open to residents, however, no decisions were made as to a date and time. The goal here is to get a Committee back together and get the Salvation Army into the building. Dan Hewitt recommends having ONE lease between the Borough, the Salvation Army and Concerned Adam Thomas reached out to the Borough office asking permission to use a metal detector up at Shields Farm. Council discussed and they agreed to allow Mr. Thomas to do this, with the understanding that 1) he must not dig too far into the grounds and must restore the grounds when done, and 2)i if there would be anything found there with possible historical value, he must furnish Mayor Urban shared event information from State Representative Jill Cooper's office regarding the following events: 1) Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 AM1 to 11:00. AM at the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co. Firehall at 4078 Route 66 Apollo. This event is open to Veterans who reside in the 55th Legislative District. Register by email at peleroperoussgocon by September 29th. One guest permitted per Veteran. And 2) The Senior Expo, Friday, October 27h from 9:00 AM to Noon at the Lower Burrell VFW at 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell. This event will provide Seniors with information on healthcare, insurance, nutrition and exercise, fire safety, financial planning and personal safety.  Fall Season. A Second Motion was Made by Chris Bigley. All Approved.  Citizens. No sub-lease.  to Council first and cannot keep.  Representative will be on hand for resources. at the Delmont VFD. Registration is $10.  Patty Pietropaoli asked that a reminder be given about the Car Cruise on Sunday, September 17th The Delmont Recreation Committee is having a Pumpkin Painting Event at Newhouse Park on Al letter to the Mayor, from Dan Frescura, was read inviting the Mayor to Tree Lighting Ceremony  Saturday, October 21st. on December 2nd.  Page 17 of18 September 12, 2023    ADJOURNMENT: Becky Matesevac Moves to Adjourn. Dave Weber Seconds Motion. Motion  Carries.  Respectfully Submitted:  finehi  Dawn Earhart Delmont Borough Secretary APPROVED:  Page 18 of18 September 12, 2023