CRAFTON BOROUGH  Apri123,2018  BOROUGH OF CRAFTON COUNCIL MEETING Minutes of April 23,2018  CALLTO ORDER  President Levasseur called to order the Regular Meeting of Crafton Borough Council of April 23, 2018 at' 7:20 pm, in the Council Chambers of the Community Center of the Municipal Building. ROLL CALL, by Mr. Kaczorowski, recorded Seven (7) Members of Council present as follows: Mr. Amendola, Mr. Crouse, Ms. Glaser (via Skype), Ms. Perry, Ms. Damits, Mr. Rosario and Mr. Levasseur. Also present were Solicitor Korbel and Engineer Minsterman. Absent was Mayor  The Flag Salute was led by Ms. Perry.  Bloom.  BILLLIST APPROVAL: 2018. as presented.  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Perry/Crouse) to approve the Bill List dated April 23,  MOTION #1 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  ACCEPTANCE/APPROVALOFMINUTES:  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Rosario/Crouse) to approve the Minutes for the April 9,  2018 as presented.  MOTION #2 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  CTIZENSPRESENT TO ADDRIESCOUNCILATENEN Items Only: Mr. Levasseur noted that no Citizens wished to speak before Council. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPTOF WRITTEN REPORTS  Mr. Levasseur acknowledged receipt of the following written reports for March 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 and Ms. Levasseur noted that the Fire Department will submit a report for the next meeting.  Library Report.    CRAFTON BOROUGH MAYORSREPORT report for the meeting. ENGINEER'S! REPORT  Apri123,2018  Mr. Kaczorowski noted that the Mayor was unable to attend the meeting and had nothing to  Engineer Minsterman noted the monthly Engineer's Report has been submitted to Council for Mr. Minsterman stated that regarding the 2018 Road Program 6 bids were received. The lowest bidder was Independent Enterprise, $372,000 with an alternate bid around $77,000 and a second alternate around $64,000. The preferred combination is base bid plus Alternate bid #1. Mr. Minsterman discussed the potential re-opening of Ewing Road by granting one-way access; Green Light Grow Grant is a PENNDOT Grant program relating to traffic lights within the Borough. The Borough should receive more information regarding the amount that may be Mr. Minsterman spoke about the Splash Pad which has various items on a punch list for the Contractor to complete. Gateway will provide proper inspections to ensure that all the work is The last update provided by Mr. Minsterman was with regards to the Crafton Park Rain Garden;  review regarding updates on various projects going on within the Borough.  there are still steps needed to take and more information will follow.  granted in June.  complete and adheres to the plans and specifications within the contract.  the planting will be completed in May.  Mr. Kaczorowski touched based on a few of the topics within the Engineer's Report.  Mr. Levasseur noted that he and Mr. Crouse attended a CONNECT event and learned about new a program through 811, called Coordinate PA. This will allow more coordination between municipalities and utility companies. Information can be uploaded into the 811 GIS system regarding the Road Program, allowing utility companies and municipalities to synchronize jobs  and possibly share the cost.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Solicitor Korbel noted that an Executive Session was held prior to the meeting regarding a  personnel matter, no action was taken.  2    CRAFTON BOROUGH BUSINESS AGENDA  Apri123,2018  CALENDARS/ AND EVENT NOTIFICATIONS  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Damits/Crouse) to authorize a 1-year contract with Savvy Citizen, an interactive community events calendar. and notification system. Mr. Levasseur explained that this feature will allow for more communications among local Schools, various Committees and Boards. Each organization would be an authorized user and can upload their different events taking place i.e. meetings. Residents can choose which committees they would like to receive notifications from. Mr. Levasseur noted that the cost would be $1000 for the first year and it would be up to the Borough to renew the contract for the following years. The overall vision of authorizing Savvy Citizen will promote organization Mr. Amendola asked how this program differs in relation to combining the email platforms as voted on in previous meetings. Mr. Levasseur explained that this is feature is a means of community outreach and will allow for open communications among various groups and  with regards to event notification tol keep residents informed.  organizations.  MOTION #3 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  PERSONNEL  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Damits/Rosario) to hire Paige Lherbier and Jess Ms. Glaser inquired about qualifications of the applicants for the management team. Mr. Kaczorowski noted that the applicants were interviewed based on their experience. The pool has the potential of being open 80 hours a week sO, Co-Managers is the best route to go this  Olkosky as the Co-Managers for the 2018 Pool Season.  year for the Pool.  MOTION #4 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  MOTION: It was moved and seconded Rosario/Damits) to hire Alexandria Wirginis as a Swim  Coach for the Crafton Crocodiles 2018 Season.  3    CRAFTON BOROUGH  Apri123,2018  MOTION #5 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Crouse/Damits) to approve the internship position(s) for Planning & Zoning through the Carnegie Mellon University, H.) John Heinz III College and the Mr. Amendola inquired as whether or not this was the same intern program as LGA Program that the Borough was going to partake in with Ingram Borough. Mr. Levasseur explained that the funding provided through Carnegie Mellon and the U.S. Department of Education is more  U.S. Department of Education.  favorable for the Borough to use that as a resource.  MOTION #6 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  MOTION: It was moved and seconded Crouse/Damits) to authorize to advertise for the  position of Borough Manager.  MOTION #7 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Crouse/Rosario) to authorize to advertise for the  position of a Public Works Employee.  MOTION #8 was moved and seconded by Unanimous Vote (7-0).  PLANNING. AND ZONING  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Perry/Damits) to approve Resolution 2018-04 resolving that the Borough will consider, at a future meeting, an amendment to Chapter 225 of the Crafton Borough Code of ordinances, Zoning, as amended, to eliminate certain commercial uses which are permitted elsewhere in the Borough in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts and to Mr. Amendola inquired more information regarding this Agenda Item. Solicitor Korbel stated that commercial businesses cannot go in to the R-1 or R-2 districts while this is being considered. The Planning Commission will consider this at their main meeting and then it will  authorize the Borough Solicitor to advertise the same.  go to the County; Council will not consider this until August 13, 2018.  MOTION #9 was moved and seconded by a Voice Vote (6-1).  4    CRAFTON BOROUGH  Apri123,2018  TAX COLLECTION  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Perry/Crouse) to authorize turnKey TAXES, LLC., Professional Services Agreement as provided to thel Borough of Crafton and reviewed by the Mr.Amendola inquired how turnKey TAXES INC. compares to) Jordan Tax Service, the Borough's current Tax Collector. Mr. Levasseur noted that for $300/month turnKey offers different data sources than Jordan Tax and will use that data to collect delinquent taxes within the Borough. Mr. Kaczorowski noted that turnKey will also help with the Code Enforcement aspect ofthe municipality; al list can be generated from the data to ensure that taxes are being collected from Ms. Perry noted that this service is being offered on a trial basis and no money will be paid to turnKey until they find missing revenue. Mr. Levasseur noted that this database will allowa  Solicitor.  landlords and tenants and in turni identify rental properties.  more even structured way to retrieve additional revenue to the Borough. MOTION #10 was moved and seconded by a Voice Vote (6-1).  DISCUSIONITEMS: ADMINISTRATION  Mr. Kaczorowski provided an update regarding the key fob: system for the Community Center; the project is all most complete, a list of names for who will have access will be provided to  North Hills Lock and Safe SO they can activate the fobs. COMMERCIAL FIRE CODE & SAFETVINSTRUCTIONS  Mr. Levasseur introduced a proposed Ordinance requiring all commercial properties tol have yearly Fire Code and Safety Inspections. Mr. Crown, the Fire Chief, noted that the Fire Department should complete 2 Commercial property inspections a year but, due to the man power and the existing Ordinance these inspections are: not completed. Mr. Crown suggested that each Commercial Building should have a Knox box system in place to give the Fire Department access tol buildings in case of an emergency. He also noted that there would bea a feei to cover the cost ofinspection done by the Fire Marshal; the initial inspection includes collecting data, taking pictures and a re-inspection follows to check up on the buildings.  5    CRAFTON BOROUGH  Apri123,2018  Mr. Levasseur noted the need for this Ordinance is toj prevent tragedies from happening within the Community. Ms. Perry inquired how toj proceed with this Ordinance and the: steps are to ensure that it happens. Mr. Crown noted that they would like Council to decide and make a decision by September 1, 2018. Ini the meantime, several Fire Department members will go to  training SO they are certified by the FPA Code in Fire Inspections.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  ROAD CONSTRUCTION- Folino Construction will begin road work on State Route 60 beginning in the West End, from Crafton Boulevard to Dinsmore JORDAN TAX: SERVICE-Real Estate Tax olection-communty Center CLEAN-UP DAY- Saturday April 28, 20189 9:00 am to Noon  Avenue tol Noble Avenue: starting April 23, 2018.  April 26- 1pm-4pm April 30- 9am-Noon Items Collected:  Building Materials Bulk items Household Clutter Yard Debris Small Appliances temsnotcollected: Tires or rims Auto-parts Refrigerators or AC units Paint contract)  Electronic Waste (EW Waste Special Collection offered through Waste Management, 1.800.449.7587; part of the Borough Trash Collection  SHADE TREE COMMISSION- Saturday, April 28, 2018 8am to Noon, in conjunction with Clean-Up Day there will be an Arbor Day celebration at the park including a tree dedication, along with park clean-up and roadway/site PLANNING COMMISSION- Letters of Interest are being accepted from any resident interested in serving as a Member of the Crafton Planning POOL PASSES- Beginning May 1, 2018, Pool Passes will be sold in the Borough Administrative Office, Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM. More  clean-up  Commission. Letters due by April 30,2018.  information to follow.    CRAFTON BOROUGH  Apri123,2018  CITIZEN COMMENTS  Matt Greiner; N. Emily Street, inquired about more: information regarding the Savvy Citizen app. He expressed his excitement to have more open communication among boards, committees and Mr. Greiner inquired as to whether or not there is any sort of grant or discount that could be offered tol local businesses to help offset the cost ofal Knox box. Mr. Levasseur said that Council Mr. Greiner expressed his interest in regards to allowing beer at Crafton Celebrates. He would like Carlynton High School Football Team to utilize their Booth as a Beer Garden to raise money for their boosters. He feels that this would beneficial to all parties involved if it is handled properly and it would encourage more adults to attend. Mr. Levasseur noted that he is unsure ifthe time frame will allow for this to take place this year and more information will need to be researched regarding the cost and thel benefit of it; this is something that will have to be voted  the local school district.  will look into it and maybe it can be: some sort oft tax credit.  on by Council.  AD/OURNMENT  MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Damits/Crouse) to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM.  MOTION #11 was moved and carried by Unanimous Voice vote (7-0).  Respectfully submitted,  Catherine Forgenie, Administrative Clerk  7