Approved minutes - Regular Meeting HA24 Approved minutes - Special Meeting  Approved minutes - Special/Workshop Meeting    Regular Meeting April 9, 2024 7:001 P.M.  The regular monthly meeting of the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Irwin, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Smith, and Mayor Smith were present. Junior Council Member Stewart was present. Solicitor Valentine, Brion Reiber, Street Foreman  April 9, 2024 at 7:00P P.M.  and Tim Pritts, Police Lieutenant were absent.  MINUTES:  Mr. Smith made the motion to accept the minutes of the March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting as presented. Mr.  Ackerman seconded. Motion passed. FINANCIAL REPORT/ BILLS: seconded. Motion passed.  Mr. Baker made the motion to accept the financial report and pay the bills as presented. Mr. Ackerman There was discussion regarding a request made by Mrs. Gnagey for monthly and quarterly financial reports.  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to table the topic. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed.  GUESTS:  A.)Ms. Tara Holiday from Mosholder Insurance was present to give an overview of the insurance renewal package that includes property, liability, cyber liability, auto, inland marine, crime, Pa public law, Mr. Ackerman made the motion to renew the policy. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed  umbrella, public official liability and police professional. with Mr. Baker being absent during the vote.  B.)N Miss Marcella Dupre was present to report that she had collected 352 signatures to keep the Community Center open. This petition will be handed off to Mrs. Jessica Deakins for inclusion in a power point presentation. Miss Dupre also reported that her father cut down the tree that was mentioned at the March 2024 meeting and that he extended his contracting services if the need arises. A thank you letter C.)Mr. Gary Miller from Allegheny Mountain research was present to give a report on the recent community center walkthrough and the lead paint assessment. The results of the samples taken revealed that there are areas with lead paint, however the levels are not harmful amounts. Although the levels are The following are suggestions how to handle the lead paint and asbestos in the building: Wear gloves, repair and paint the area. Not necessary to remove the lead base paint. Monitor the surfaces. He would be able to write up a protocol. 9"f floor tile contains asbestos. He recommends abatement and removal or as an alternative, to cover the existing flooring with a floor level and install new flooring. Conduct mold testing in the basement if someone is going to occupy the space. Run a Replace all stained and damaged ceiling tile and monitor for future water leaks.  will be sent to Mr. Sarver.  not deemed harmful, he suggested that it be treated as ifit were.  dehumidifier to control the moisture.  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 1    In his opinion, the community center is still a viable building for occupying spaces.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  A.)Mrs. Deb Kolb was present to find out ifa portion of Penn Street near the Lutheran Church would be closed. She indicated that this would be an inconvenience with the food pantry distributions. President Irwin reported that a cracked chimney had been reported at the former State Theatre building. The owner, Mr. Christopher Arnold, will be removing a portion oft the chimney, and that it may be necessary to close Poorbaugh Street for a short time, but that Penn St. should not be affected. B.)Mr. Dan Stein asked Council to consider recording the meetings via livestream on Youtube, Facebook  and the Borough website. Council asked Mr. Stein to get a proposal together.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT: There was no President's report. MAYOR'S REPORT: There was no report on fines. JUNIOR COUNCIL MEMBER:  Miss Anna Stewart - Junior Council Member presented a report of activities at the school.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR: Mr. Kevin Broadwater reported on the following:  Working on the Emergency Operations Plan update.  The flood control did it'sjob during the recent rain and flooding event. There were a lot of flooded basements. The Red Cross shelter trailer was moved to other areas during the flooding event.  ENGINEERS REPORT:  Mr. Kevin Yoder reported on the following:  The Little League subdivision can be completed and will be ready for approval at the May meeting. The School Board has approved the subdivision for the Vietnam/Korean Memorial site. A Zoning Hearing will need to be held to address an issue with the lot size. Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to proceed with scheduling a Zoning Hearing. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. The Secretary and As scope ofwork and budgetary figures for the proposed improvement to the community center grant  Each property owner will receive their fair share of the vacated streets.  Solicitor Valentine will work together to coordinate the hearing.  application was presented. (See attached)  p&  ecasseepepadiofthegmmtarpoibe.  51sh024 Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to approve the project cost estimates and to move forward with the  grant application. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed. A decision on the award oft the grant is expected to be by the end of2024. Iffunding is not acquired through this grant, there are other funding SENTENCE AEMWED - SEE RECULAR MEETNG MINUTES MAYM4014  options available.  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 2  Sr    SOLICTORSREPORE There was no Solicitor's report. CODE ENFORCEMENT: PMCA a plan for repairs to the property.  Pa Municipal Code Alliance is working with the owner of the Salisbury St. property. The owner has given  The owner of the former state theatre building is working on complying with code violations. the current scope of the use of the building, the occupancy permit is valid. (See attached)  An occupancy permit for the Community Center has been presented to PMCA. As long as there is no change in  COMMITTEE REPORTS: Municipal Authority No report was given. Street Foreman  President Irwin reported the following in the absence oft the street foreman:  The highest bid on Municibid for the 2002 Chevrolet truck was $6,919.00. The bid did not meet the reserve of$ $13,000.00. Mr. Ackerman made the motion to accept the bid. No second was made. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to advertise the truck for sale to the general public via Municibid, Facebook, local newspaper and the Borough website. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed. A tree was removed at the playground. The Borough crew will finish the cleanup of same. Donegal Construction will be in on April 11, 2024 to sweep streets. Main Street, Center Street, Salisbury Street, Meyers Avenue, Maple Lane and Dale Street will be the priority. Iftime permits additional streets will be swept. The Meyersdale Municipal Authority will be asked to do an all call Mr. Ackerman made the motion to grant Mr. Reiber permission to obtain an estimate from Boden's  After some discussion, Mr. Ackerman rescinded his motion.  The pole banners have been installed for the 150th anniversary.  and the Borough social media sites will be utilized to inform the residents.  2109 dump truck is in need of repair to snow damage. Auto Body. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  Meyersdale Area Merchants Association  No Report was given. Public Library No report was given.  Meyersdale Community Events Committee  Mrs. Knieriem reported that the Easter Egg Hunt was successful. The committee is planning for a luminary sale and display for Memorial Day weekend. Forms will be delivered door to door. The Secretary was asked to make 500 copies of the luminary forms. The Secretary was also asked to provide the Committee with a budget  update.  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 3    Meyersdale Renaissance  Mrs. Gnagey reported that the Meyersdale Area Ambulance will be long term loaning the large screen tv that was purchased with grant funds by the Meyersdale Renaissance. President Irwin offered to use his vehicle and  to assist with getting the unit moved to the ambulance building. COUNCIL MEMBERS - STANDING COMMITTEES  Police/Public Safety Committee  Wages  Mrs. Gnagey reported that the police were left out of the raises that were granted at the March meeting. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to grant an increase of $2.00 per hour to the Part-time Lieutenant and the Part- Mr. Ackerman expressed his opinion that the newest Part-time Patrolmen McKenzie and Huzsek should only receive $1.00 per hour because at the March meeting the newest streets crew worker, Mr. Hotchkiss was only granted that amount because the majority of Council thought that he was not here long enough for the higher  time Patrolman. Mrs. Knieriem seconded.  increase. Roll Call Vote:  Mr. Ackerman -I No; Mr. Baer - No; Mr. Baker - No; Mrs. Gnagey - Yes; Mr. Irwin-N No; Mrs. Knieriem = Mr. Ackerman made the motion to grant an equal one-time inflationary pay increase of $2.00 per hour to all employees effective with the next pay period to begin April 13, 2024. Mr. Baker seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ackerman - Yes; Mr. Baer - Yes; Mr. Baker - Yes; Mrs. Gnagey - Yes; Mr. Irwin- Yes; Mrs. Knieriem - For clarification, those employees who are currently receiving the one-time inflationary pay increase of $2.00  Yes; Mr. Smith-No. Motion failed to pass.  Yes; Mr. Smith - Yes. Motion passed. per hour are not included in this increase. Pay increase breakdown: Borough Secretary Street Foreman Street Laborer Police Lieutenant Police Patrolmen Janitorial Staff  Job Classification One-time inflationary increase  Notation  $0.00 per hour $0.00 per hour $1.00 per hour $2.00 per hour $2.00 per hour $2.00 per hour  Currently receiving $2.00 inflationary increase Currently receiving $2.00 inflationary increase To equal the total $2.00inflationaryl increase  Mayor Smith voiced his opinion that the police were not treated fairly from the beginning and that the vote to Mrs. Gnagey reported that application has been for a police vehicle. The Borough stands to be in a good  give increases should not be made on how other Borough workers are treated. position for the grant. An award decision should be made in September.  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 4    Refuse No report was given. Streets/Buildings Flood Control  Mr Smith is working on getting quotes on street name signs.  Mr. Baker reported that an e-mail was received with information to apply for funding from as a result oft the flooding event. It was reported that the rip-rap has gotten worse because of the flooding. The Committee will  make application for funding. Farmer's Market No report was given. UNFINISHED BUSINESSS: A.) Patrolman police agrementhandbook  Mayor Smith reported that the agreement/handbook should be completed by the next meeting.  There is only one officer that has not signed the document.  B.) Ambulance meeting  Mrs. Gnagey reported that the ambulance meeting held on April 4, 2024 was well attended. State officials spoke about ways to save the ambulance service. Meyersdale will be involved in writing a pilot program for rural areas. A letter to Borough and Township officials will go out asking for leaders for the pilot program. At the meeting there was discussion regarding the possibility ofi implementing a Per Capita or a per household tax to assist with funding for the ambulance. Mrs. Gnagey reported that at a minimum, it  could cost the Borough $40,000.00 in 2025 for the ambulance services.  C.) Website update  The Secretary provided a report on the progress with the Borough website. (See attached)  Mrs. Gnagey asked that the SOP document be updated with information regarding the Borough Facebook  Page and the Website. D.) Job Descriptions  Mrs. Knieriem reported that she will contact the Non-Uniform Union Representative to schedulea  meeting regarding. job descriptions.  E.) Grant Street lots  Mrs. Martha Albright - Realtor, suggested the Borough consider vacating a portion of Olinger Street extension. This would make the sale oft the lots more inviting to potential buyers. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to move forward with vacating a portion of Olinger Street extension. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion  passed.  F.) COVID ARPA funds  No decision was made regarding these funds.  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 5    G.) Meyersdale Municipal Authority current debt No report has been given to Council to date.  H.) 2024 street paving project  Mr. Baer made the motion to advertise the 2024 street paving project for bid as required. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed. The bids will be opened and awarded at the May 14, 2024 meeting.  NEW BUSINESS: A.) Announcements  There were no announcements.  B.) Adopt Ordinance #422-B Amendment to Nuisance Ordinance  Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to adopt Ordinance #422-B. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed. An estimate of $6,000.00 for new furniture was obtained. It was suggested that the Community Center rental fees collected be used for the purchase. Mrs. Gnagey suggested looking for grant funds for these  C.) Tables & Chairs for Community Center these items. No action was taken.  D.) Barking Dogs of10P PM and 6 AM.  Mayor Smith reported that nothing can be done about barking dogs, unless it happens between the hours E.) Mrs. Gnagey reported that the County is looking into replacing, demolishing or leaving the North Street Bridge open to pedestrian traffic. Everyone was in agreement that it should remain open to foot traffic. F.) Mayor Smith reported that since the weather is getting nicer, the police department will be cracking down on unauthorized vehicles on the streets. These vehicles are ATV vehicles, golf carts, etc.  GOALS FOR2 2024 Emergency Access Road Meyers Ave. No: report was given. Flood Control rip rap No report given.  ADDITIONALITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: There were no additional items to be discussed.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no executive session. Discussion/motions:  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 6    ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Baker made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  Abiss COsernuw  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Regular Meeting April 9, 2024  Page 7    COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA  DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY BUREAU OF OCCUPATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY  OCCUPANCY PERMIT   -  THE FOLLOWING BUILDING HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY AND HAS BEEN FOUND TO BEIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FIRE AND PANICLAW, (ACT 299, APRIL 27, P.L. AS AMENDED),AND THE PLANS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT  UNDER THE FILE NUMBER AND DATE LISTED BELOW.  MEYERSDALE COMMUNITY CENTER 215 MAIN ST MEYERSDALE PA 15552  APPROVAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS:  B-EDUCATION: A5 ASSEMBLY.(76 THRU 250)  PSNON-HAZARDOUS COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, OFFICE  THIS OCCUPANCY PERMIT AUTHORIZES OCCUPANCY OF THIS BUILDING AS LONG AS THE BUILDING IS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIRE AND PANICL LAW, REGULATIONS  AND THE PLAN APPROVAL.  FILE NUMBER  PLAN DATE  PLAN DRAWING  FIELD INSPECTION DATE  INDUSTRIAL ACCESSIBILITY BOARD VARIANCE  APPROVAL CODE INDEX  BOARD VARIANCE  000024633 07/27/1959 B 1959-05167 12/15/1960  SEAE  INSPECTOR  DIRECTOR  BUREAU OF OCCUPATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY    MEYERSDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH BUILDING RENOVATION: PROJECT Meyersdale Borough, Somerset County, Pennsylvania  PROJECT COSTS  SECTIONI-CONSTRUCTION/COSTS Iteml No. 1-E Exterior  Unit 1 LS  Unit Cost  Total Cost  1.A Window Replacement  375,000.00 $ 375,000.00  This item involves the replacement and associated framing of windows throughoul the building. The proposed windows include: (16) 8'hx7w willl be installed witho a Dryvit! panel above to match the grey ofthe building in the meeting rooms/offices on the frst! level ands storage rooms/school. rooms on the second floor, (14): 5-0"wx 10'-0"h windows will be installed in the gym and: stage area, and (5) 4-0'w.x 8'hd obscured glass windows in the restrooms ands stairwells on the first ands second! levels. All windows Thisi item includes work to pressure wash the exterior of the building to remove accumulated debris. This task also includes acid wash ors stain cleaning ofthe bricki in areas where tar and/or staining has occurred that will not be removed by pressure washing. Specific areas for acidy wash ors similar include the front ofthe building under the first level windows and in the area oft the former coal chute.  willl be energy rated, low E and tinted forprivacy. 1.B Pressure Wash and Stain) Removal on Exterior Wall  Ls $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00  1.C ADAI Entrance and Steps on Rear Gym Entrance  1LS  40,000.00  40,000.00  Thisi item involves the removal ofthe existing non-ADA ramp, landing and associated. steps with a newly fully ADA-compliant ramp, landing, steps and door) for access directly into the gym area. The new door willb bead 6-0"a double doory with. ADA-compliant hardware and panic hardware. This item involves the removal and closing of thej following windows: (8) 4-8"hx6-6'w! located in the lower level (former daycare and current police station) and (5) 4-8"hx6-6'w. located in the basement storage room. An asbestos caulking, notedi in previous asbestos surveys, will be mitigated prior 1o the windows being removed. The walls willl bef finished with drywall on the interior and Dryvit on the  1.D Removel Basement Windows  LS  45,000.00 $ 45,000.00  exterior. 1.E LED Event Signage included.  LS  20,000.00  20,000.00  This item involves the removal of thee existing 40"x 96" events sign board and replace iw with a. 36"x 102" LED: sign with brick: supporis maiching the existing building. All electrical/wiring related to this item is This item involves upgrading all exterior lighting to LED including all exterior: safety/security lighting. In addition, new lighting for the main building entrance will ber pgraded and new accent lighting along Thisi item involves the removal oft the vinyl siding from thej former rear gym door and replace ity with Dryvitt to match. In addition, the concrete. silly plate needs repairs and adjoining brick needs repaired, re- Thisi item involves the installation ofr new security fence along with window wells and stairwalls along the southern and western. side ofu the building to meet current codes andi requirements.  1.F Exterior LEDI Lighting Upgrade Main. Street and Grant Street installed. 1.G Repair Former. Rear Gym Door  LS  22,500.00  22,500.00  LS  25,000.00  25,000.00  laid/re-set top prevent further deterioration of the structure.  1.H Railing Replacement  LS  22,500.00 de 22,500.00  Item! No. 2- Basement. Level  Unit 1 LS  Unit Cost 10,000.00  Total Cost 10,000.00  2.A Waterproof Furnace Room Wall sources of water and repainting the wall.  This item involves the cleaning oft the leaking exterior furnace room wall, parging the wall sealing all    MEYERSDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH BUILDING RENOVATION: PROJECT Meyersdale Borough, Somerset County, Pennsylvania  PROJECT COSTS  Item No.3-1st) Level  Unit LS  Unit Cost  Total Cost  3.A General Area Lighting  60,000.00 $ 60,000.00  This item involves the inslallation afnew 2'x4'LED troffers in the hallway and entry wall andi new 2'x 4'indirect LED troffers in the Borough offices and meeting room. This item also includes new. LED lighting in the. stairwells. Thirty (30) newj fixtures are proposed under this item.  3.B Painting  ILS  45,000.00 $ 45,000.00  This item involves prepping for and painting walls in the general areas oft the building including Ist level hallway, Borough offices, entry way, and meeting room. Restrooms and the gm will be painted undera separate item. Patching ofany damaged areas will be performed prior 10 prepping and painting. This item involves the installation of suspended acoustic ceilings in the general area of the buildings. Ceilings will be installed in the entrance of the building, the main hallway, restrooms and meeting room.  3.C Acoustical Ceilings  LS  85,000.00  85,000.00  Troffer lighting will be installed under a separate item.  3.D HVACUpgrades  LS  225,000.00 $ 225,000.00  This item involves the installation ofmini-split HVAC units in the Borough offices, meeting room, police station,) former day care room, gym and stage areas. Six (6) units are proposed for this project. The mini-splits will be high eficiency units and will be controlled by individual thermostats. The lines from the air handler unit to the head unit will be installed in the walls and between) floors to1 maintain the  aesthetic look ofthe building. 3.E Meeting Room Doorway  LS  17,500.00 $ 17,500.00  This item involves the installation ofas secondary entrance into the existing meeting room. The work includes cutting the wallj for the installation ofthe secondary entrance, installing the wooden door 10 match the existing door and provide all trim and. ADA accessories. In addition, this task includes converting the lockset ont the existing door to an ADA accessible lockset. with the trim and new hardware installed, for ADA compliance.  3.F Wooden Entrance Refinishing 3.G Asbestos Tile Removal  LS LS  35,000.00 40,000.00  35,000.00 40,000.00  This item involves the refinishing of the existing hallway entry doors. The doors will be refinished along This item involves the remediation of the asbestos tile located in the main entry way, main hall ways, and stairwells. The tile will be remediated. and disposed in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Complete renovation of the women's restroom on the Ist level to convert i to an ADA-compliant restroom. The existing room will be gutted and three (3) new. stalls with one (I) ADA-compliant. stall will bei installed along with ADA-compliant lavatories, bathroom accessories and adequaie clear. space frADA-manenvering. A visual barrier will be installed to ensure privacy. 3.I Men's Restroom Renovation for ADA Compliance Complete renovation of the men's restroom on the Ist level to convert it to an ADA-compliant restroom. The existing room will be gutted and three (3) new stalls with one ()ADA-compliant. stall will be installed along with one (D)ADA-compliant: urinal, ADA-compliant lavatories, bathroom accessories and adequate clear space) orAD4-manenvering. A visual barrier will be installed lo ensure privacy.  Approximately, 1,500sfofllooring will be removed under this item. 3.H Women's Restroom Renovation for ADA Compliance  LS  47,500.00  47,500.00  LS  47,500.00 $ 47,500.00    MEYERSDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH BUILDING RENOVATION: PROJECT Meyersdale Borough, Somerset County, Pennsylvania  PROJECT COSTS 3.J Stairwell Repairs  LS  60,000.00 $ 60,000.00  This items involves repairs tot the eastern. stairwell. Loose paint) from thes stairwell walls will be removed and patched, then the stairwell walls and ceiling will be primed and painted. The steel stair. structure willB bes sandblasted. and painted. Thel lighting in the stairwell will be upgraded under a separate task. This ilem involves the renovation of the existing gym. The ceiling andy walls will be painted and new LED ceiling lights installed. Thee entry doorsi in the gym willl be removed and refinished along with the door trim. LED exit lighting willl bei installed above all the doors exiting the gym. All non-used electrical conduits, receptacles, and light fixtures willl be removed. Two new metali interior doors willl be installed on the two storage rooms. Two new side-fold wall mount basketball hoops will be installed along withy wall mounted padding under the baskets. Sound abatement panels willl be installed between  3.K Gym Renovation  LS  70,000.00  70,000.00  the windows. New windows will be installed under a separate item.  3.L Stage Wall Removal and' Upgrades  LS LS  55,000.00 85,000.00  55,000.00 85,000.00  This item involves the removal of they wall at the front oft thes stage was well as upgraded to the stage. Thes slage walls will be prepped and painted andi new LED ceiling lighis installed. Thisi item involves the installation of vinyl flooring (plank or rolled) in the general area ofthe building. Flooring will bei installed in the entrance area, hallway, stairwells, restrooms, Borough offices and meeting room. Existing flooring, not takent up during asbestos remediation, will be removed, the  3.M Flooring  subfloor prepped and newj flooring installed.  3.0 Contingency (15%)  $ 226,125.00 1,552,500.00 310,500.00 $ 77,625.00 $ 31,050.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 23,288.00 447,463.00 $ 1,552,500.00 447,463.00 1,999,963.00  Total Construction Costs SECTION2- SOFT COSTS  $  Engineering 20% of Construction Costs) Inspections (5% of Construction Costs) Building Permits Fees (2% of Construction Costs)  Legal  Administrative Costs (1.5% of Construction Costs)  Total Soft Costs  Total Construction Cost 10 Total Soft Costs  TOTALPROJECT COSTS    Mail- Patricia Ackerman Outlook  Grant Application Scope of Work  kewneappalachanlcnet kevin@appalachianiicnet> Tomeyersdaleborougn@hotmal.com meyersdaleborough@hotmal.com>  Mon 4/8/202410:58AM 1attachments (114K KB) 2024-04-08 Renovation Project Costs.pdf  Patty:  Attached is the scope ofwork and budgetary numbers for the proposed improvements to the boro building. I believe that these are to be given to the council members for discussion at tomorrow's meeting.  Kevin  Kevin L. Yoder,P.E.PLS Appalachian Engineering Group, LLC RO. Box 162 213 Dale Street, Suite 1 Meyersdale, Pennsylvania 15552 Phone: (814) 634-7192 Cell: (814)521-7827 Email: kevin@appalachienlenet Website: wwappalachianlle.net  "Complete Engineering and Surveying Services"  Confidentiality Notice:  This email message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is confidential, priviledged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Ifyou are not the person to whom this message is addressed, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. 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A Special Meeting oft the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Irwin, May 3, 2024 Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Smith, and Solicitor  at 6:00PM.  Valentine were present. Mayor Smith was absent.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a flood control grant opportunity.  GUESTS:  A.) Mr. Dan Stein was present to report a problem on Keystone St. regarding road markings. Council reported that this item should be discussed at the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting due to the fact that this meeting B.) Mr. Dan Stein and Mr. Shawn Hostetler have been working on quotes for videotaping the meetings. This  was advertised only for discussion regarding a flood control grant opportunity. item was also held over for the Regular Meeting on May 14, 2024.  BUSINESS:  A.) Flood Control grant opportunity  Mr. Kevin Yoder from Appalachian Engineering was present to report that he has been working with Mrs. Gnagey on a DCED Flood Mitigation Grant opportunity to be used to repair damage to the flood control rip rap. The grant is al matching grant that would require at least a 15% local match, however: ifal higher percentage match could be offered by the Borough, it could boost the chances of being considered for the grant. Solicitor Valentine was asked to find out ifthe COVID ARPA funds could be used as ai match for the grant. Mr. Yoder reported that his fee for the initial engineering services would not exceed $3,500.00. Mr. Smith made the motion to grant Mr. Yoder permission to proceed with the application process and approve the engineering services, with the cost not to exceed $3,500.00. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion Mrs. Gnagey reported that ASPIRE Grant Writing Service, would prepare the grant at an estimated fee of Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to engage ASPIRE Grant Writing Service to complete the grant application  passed.  $450.00. (6 hrs. @ $75.00)  at an estimated cost of $450.00. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed.  ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Baer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:151 PM. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  Pahisin COKMALN  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Special Meeting - May 3, 2024