CRAFTON. BOROUGH  March 26, 2018  BOROUGH OF CRAFTON COUNCIL MEETING Minutes ofMarch 26, 2018  CALLTOORDER  President Levasseur called to order the Regular Meeting of Crafton Borough Council of March 26, 2018 at 7:15 pm, in the Council Chambers of the Community Center of the Municipal ROLL CALL, by Ms. Perry, recorded Six (6) Members of Council present as follows: Mr. Amendola, Mr. Crouse, Ms. Perry, Ms. Damits, Mr. Rosario and Mr. Levasseur. Also present Mayor Bloom, Solicitor Korbel, and Engineer Strunk. Absent were Ms. Glaser and PW Director  Building. The Flag Salute was led by Mr. Amendola.  Kaczorowski. BILLLIST APPROVAL: 2018 as presented.  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Perry/Rosario) to approve the Bill List dated March 26,  MOTION #1 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  ACCEPTANCE/APPROVALOFMINUTES:  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Rosario/Perry) to approve the Minutes for the March  12, 2018 as presented.  MOTION #2 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  CITIZEN'S PRESENTTOADDRESSI COUNCIL/Agenda Items Only: Crafton Celebrates that takes place June 30-July 4, 2018.  Angela Palchowski, 11 Bradford Avenue, updated the Council on the upcoming celebration of Paul Cunningham, Belvidere Street, expressed his concern regarding decisions made pertaining Emily & Cheryl Conley, 1512 BarrAvenue, expressed their concern regarding 1508 Barr Avenue. The house is in deplorable condition, they have been in contact with the Borough Manager and have been given numerous reasons as to why the property is standing: no funding, owner contact information not available, that the property was on the list for demo, property maintenance would be taken care of. Their concern is for the safety of those houses surrounding and that it is inhibiting the sale of their home. Mr. Levasseur assured them that  toal Personnel matter.    CRAFTON. BOROUGH  March 26, 2018  the house is on the list for demolishing. Solicitor Korbel explained that the property has been condemned and the next course of action is demolition. A letter will be sent to the owner regarding demolition and they will have 20 days to respond; ift there is no response the Borough can move forward with the process. Mr. Levasseur assured the Conley's that the house will be  boarded up in the meantime to secure the property. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REPORTS  Mr. Levasseur acknowledged receipt of the following written reports for February 2018; Treasurers Report, Financial Report, Act 511, Trash Collection, Property Tax, Police Report, EMS Report, Ordinance Officer's Report, Building Inspection Report, Public Works Report, Fire Ms. Perry noted that the EO Response increased significantly on the EMSI Report as compared to  Department Reportand Library Report.  previous reports.  MAYORSREPORT  The Mayorasked to speak at a later time in the meeting.  ENGINEER'S! REPORT  Engineer Strunk noted the monthly Engineer's Report has been submitted to Council for review. Mr. Strunk noted that he and Public Works Director Kaczorowski responded to a sewer back up He noted the Fountain/Chartiers sewer separation Grow Grant, letter of intent will be submitted before. April 1, 2018 and he anticipates the Borough will receive a significant amount Mr. Strunk noted he will update the Borough regarding the 0&M CCTV quantities that is out for bid through SHACOG at the next meeting. The 0&M defect repairs will be going out for bid on He noted that an extension was granted for the Manhole rehabilitation due to the weather. The Road Program for 2018 is out for bid and results will be discussed at the April 23, 2018 The punch list from the 2017 Road Program will be completed in May and the parking lot will  on Duncan Avenue; it was determined thatit was a private matter.  ofmoney.  the following Friday which is tied in to SHACOG contract as well.  meeting.  be paved at that time as well.  2    CRAFTON BOROUGH  March 26, 2018  Finally the ADA Ramps completed on Union/Lincoln/Cross are complete with a few items left Mr. Levasseur asked for a presentation from Gateway regarding 0&M, CCTV and Preventative Maintenance ata future meeting tol have a better understanding ofall the projects.  thatwill be covered by the maintenance bond.  SOLICITORSREPORT  Solicitor Korbel asked that Council allow himself, Mr. Felton and Public Works Director Kaczorowski to move forward with preparing and following the correct protocol to demolish MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Crouse/Damits) to allow Solicitor Korbel, Mr. Kaczorowski, and Dan Felton to evaluate and move forward with proper action on 1508 Barr  1508 Barr. Avenue.  Avenue possibly leading to demolition.  MOTION #3 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  Ms. Damits inquired the length of time for the demolition to take place. Solicitor Korbel stated that there will a 20 day appeal period for the owner to address the issues with the property but the overall process to begin may take 30 days. Solicitor Korbel noted that there is a motion for Gateway Engineers to prepare the estimated costs that the Borough will incur for the Mr. Crouse inquired the process ift the owner appeals the notice. Solicitor Korbel stated that it will go to the Borough Board of Appeals, the UCC Board of Appeals; the Borough and Property owner will then provide information as to why or why not it should or shouldn't go through with process. There is a potential for it to take longer if it gets held up within the Court of Mr. Rosario inquired as to where the notice of demolition will be sent to either the current address or the mailing address on file. Solicitor Korbel stated that the Borough will post the Solicitor Korbel discussed additional properties, 52 Baldwick Road and 96 Noble Avenue and suggested that the Building Inspector review the structure of the property located at 52 Solicitor Korbel noted that 96 Noble owes significant taxes and will be served papers by Jordan Tax; he suggested waiting a couple months to move forward on that property to see if the MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Crouse/Perry) to allow Solicitor Korbel, Mr. Kaczorowski, and Dan Felton to move forward with proper action on 52 Baldwick Road.  demolition.  Appeals.  property and a notice will be sent to the property owner.  Baldwick Road to consideri it for demolition as well.  situation has been remedied once they receive papers.  3    CRAFTON BOROUGH  March 26, 2018  MOTION #4 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  Solicitor Korbel stated the Council held an Executive Session at the end of the last meeting on  March 12, 2018 to discuss Personnel issues.  BUSINESS AGENDA FINANCE  Mr. Amendola inquired ift the Road Fund reimbursement can be applied to future improvements MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Amendola/Perry) to reserve the $44,515.34 reimbursement that the Borough received from PA American Water for Ewing Road replacement of waterline and service lateral, milling and paving roadway for use on a future  made to Ewing Road.  project to improve Ewing Road.  MOTION #5 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  ADMINISTRATION  Mr. Levasseur noted that the Borough was approved to receive an intern by the LGA to share with Ingram to implement data collection into the GIS system i.e. Code Enforcement. Mr. Levasseur discussed the upcoming ALOM educational conference that will be taking place in Seven Springs from April 5-7th in which Council members will join 134 other municipalities MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Rosario/Crouse) to ratify the placement of the Borough Manager on paid administrative leave from March 13, 2018 through April 9, 2018. Mr. Levasseur noted that a brief Executive Session was held matter and no action was taken. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Amendola (NO), Mr. Crouse (YES), Ms. Perry (YES), Ms. Damits (YES), Mr.  within Allegheny County.  Rosario (YES), Mr. Levasseur (YES),  MOTION #6 was moved and seconded by Roll Call Vote (5-1).  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Rosario/Crouse) to appoint Robert Kaczorowski as  Interim Borough Manager and Secretary.  MOTION #7 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  4    CRAFTON: BOROUGH PLANNING. AND ZONING  March 26, 2018  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Perry/Damits) to authorize Gateway Engineers to  prepare an estimate for the cost oft the Demolition of1508 Barr Avenue.  MOTION #8 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  LIBRARY  MOTION (amended to read): It was moved and seconded (Perry/Rosario) for Council appointees to the Crafton Library Board of Directors, will present a quarterly update to Council during the monthly discussion meeting. Council will direct Library Board appointees to request that Library Director will add monthly financials to the Library Director's monthly report.  MOTION #9 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (6-0).  Council discussed that this motion isi instilled to provide guidance to the newly elected Library Board Members sO that there can be sufficient communication among the Borough and the Crafton PublicLibrary regarding quarterly reports and monthly financials.  DISCUSSION. ITEMS:  Mayor Bloom stated the importance of maintaining the current email crattonpolice.org URL if Council decides to change the email platform. Mr. Levasseur explained that the Council and the Borough staff will use the same domain and it will not interfere with Police Department. This discussion item is to make Council aware that there has been correspondence between Mr. Levasseur and DEP Technologies to get an estimate and specifications of conjoining the email Mr. Levasseur stated that there was a petition with numerous signatures to have Alley U renamed to Jesse Numer Way and it will be taken in to consideration. He suggested perhaps morei information could be provided from someone that could speak on behalfofthis request.  platforms.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  EASTER EGG HUNT- Saturday March 31, 2018 at Crafton Park beginning promptly at 2pm with Mini Golf to follow until 3:30 SHREDI EVENT-Saturday. April 14, 2018 9:00 am to Noon-sponsored by State Representative Dan Deasy and State Senator Wayne Fontana SENIOR DINNER- Saturday April 21, 2018 Doors open at 5:00 pm    CRAFTON BOROUGH  March 26, 2018  NIGHT AT THE RACES- CVFD Saturday April 21, 2018 6pm, $20 per person or $35 per couple plus the cost ofal horse $10 CLEAN UPDAY-Saturday. April 28, 2018 9:00 am to Noon JORDAN TAXS SERVICE-Real Estate Tax colection-Community Center  April 26- 1pm-4pm April 30- 9am-Noon  CITIZEN COMMENTS  Season Ciechanowski, 1753 Barr Avenue, announced an upcoming event at the Crafton Public Ms. Ciechanowski also expressed her concern regarding the curbs on Sterrett Street and Barr Avenue not being properly ramped and making it difficult for residents in motorized wheelchairs to use the sidewalks. Mr. Levasseur agreed that the ADA Ramps need to be  Library, poetry reading on April 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM.  addressed; Council and Management will look into this matter.  AD/OURNMENT  MOTION: It was moved and seconded Levasseur/Crouse) to adjourn the meeting. MOTION #10 was moved and carried by Unanimous Voice vote (6-0).  Respertfullysubmited,  Catherine Forgenie, Administrative Clerk