Approved minutes - Regular Meeting 91212093  Approved minutes - Special Meeting  Approved minutes Special/Workshop Meeting    Regular Meeting September 12, 2023 7:00P.M.  The regular monthly meeting ofthel Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Folk, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mr. Folk, Mrs. Gnagey, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Parisi, Solicitor Valentine and Mayor Smith were present. Timmy Pritts, Police Lieutenant was present. Brion Reiber, Street Foreman  September 12, 2023 at 7:001 P.M.  was absent. MINUTES:  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2023 regular meeting and the. August  23,2023 special/workshop meeting as presented. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  FINANCIAL REPORT/ BILLS: seconded. Motion passed.  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to accept the financial report and pay the bills as presented. Mrs. Gnagey  President Folk appointed Mrs. Knieriem to the finance committee.  GUESTS:  A.) Mr. Leonard Steinly was pre-registered as a guest, but was: not present.  B.) Mrs. Carol Showman along with approximately 11 other residents were present to object to the proposed enactment of ai resolution to establish a four way stop at the intersection ofHigh Street and 7th Street. The main concern was during winter driving getting stopped coming down High Street as well as getting started after stopping going up the High Street. There also was a concern on the effect this would have on the school bus stop and the bus driving in winter conditions. After a lengthy discussion regarding speeding on High Street, Lieutenant Pritts was instructed to reach out to Rep. Metzgar to obtain a speed machine as an attempt to slow down drivers. The Council was polled and it was decided to support the Mr. Ackerman made the motion to rescind the motion made at the August 8, 2023 meeting regarding  residents and not move forward with the four way stop. the four way stop. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed.  PUBLIC COMMENT: D.) Public Comment  Mr. Bruce Clites was present regarding ai neighbor not cleaning up after their dog. Mayor Smith reported that this is a continual neighbor dispute and informed Mr. Clites that he must have proof in the form of pictures oft the animal actually defecating on his property, otherwise the police can  not take action.  Mrs. Deb Kolb was present to report that the pedestrian crossings in town are in need of painting, and that the weeds are horrible at the monument. The Secretary was asked to notify the street foreman to add these  Regular Meeting September 12, 2023  Page 1    items to his to do list.  Mrs. Connie Bowman commentedd that there are private properties that also have high grass and weeds in It was also reported that there is a problem with the two hour parking. There was some discussion of changing the two hour parking with for an example, no parking from 11 PM- 6. AM, however no action Mrs. Kolb had a question regarding a letter to the State police pertaining to closing streets for the Halloween Parade. On the recommendation of Solicitor Valentine, Mr. Ackerman made the motion to grant permission for portions of Broadway, Center and 6th Street be closed for the Halloween Parade and to authorize President Folk to prepare and sign al letter to the PA State Police as required. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed. Solicitor Valentine reported that any time streets are being closed, approval Mrs. Ashley Price was present to report that loud music and drinking of alcohol was taking place.  both the front and rear. Complaints have been filed with the Borough office.  was taken.  should be given by the Borough Council.  Lieutenant Pritts was to investigate the complaint.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT: No report was given. MAYOR'S REPORT:  Mayor Smith provided a monthly statistics report and fines totaled $278.24 for the month.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  No report was given. ENGINEERS REPORT: No report was given. OICTORSREPOKE Little League Field reported that it is being worked on.  Mrs. Gnagey stressed that the subdivision development plan needs to be completed. Solicitor Valentine Solicitor Valentine reported that The EADS Group will have an estimate for the cost of a survey for the Vietnam/Korean Memorial. The Vietnam/Korean Memorial Committee is willing to take responsibility for Solicitor Valentine also reported that there would need to be an executive session to discuss personnel and  the cost to complete the survey. possible litigation matters. CODE ENFORCEMENT: No report was given. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Municipal Authority  Regular Meeting September 12, 2023  Page 2    Mrs. Gnagey reported that the MMA is working on many projects and they are looking at remodeling in the  shop. Street Foreman  Mrs. Gnagey asked what was happening with the drain issue on North Street. Her recommendation fora propert fix would be to remove the old grate completely and rebuild it. Mr. Baker reported that an attempt was made for a temporary fix, however the temporary grate has been removed. After some discussion, Mr. Baker Mrs. Deb Kolb also asked what the plan was for a drain on 2nd Street. Mr. Baker was asked to go over a plan  was asked to go over aj plan for the drain with the street foreman.  for the drain with the street foreman. Meyersdale Area Merchants Association  Mrs. Gnagey reported that the last Farmers Market for the season would be held on September 13, 2023. Mrs. Wendy Kelly reported that the golf scramble was a success and that the Meyersdale Renaissance helped  with this event. Public Library  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to donate $500.00 to the Meyersdale Area Merchants Association to be applied to the clearview panel project for the Sesquicentennial event in 2024. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  Parks & Recreation Funding request:  Mrs. Gnagey reported that plans are underway for the Halloween parade, bonfire and Christmas activities. The balance in the allocated budget is $1,310.00 and additional funds are needed. Mr. Parisi made the motion to approve $1,000.00 from the general fund to offset the cost for events for the remainder of2023. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed. Solicitor Valentine reported that Mrs. Gnagey did not have to abstain from the vote. Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to purchase outdoor Christmas décor from Birch Lane at a cost of $410 for display at the uptown park and toj pay for the purchase from the Harry E. Leckemby Memorial Fund. Mr. Baker  Purchase outdoor Christmas décor seconded. Motion passed. Addition to Agenda seconded. Motion passed.  Mr. Parisi made the motion to add to the Agenda, discussion regarding Aspire grant writing services. Mr. Baker Mrs. Gnagey reported that Aspire is willing to assist the Borough with grant research at no cost. Council needed to make a decision on what their top priority was for grants. After some discussion, Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to work with Aspire for leads on grants at no cost to the Borough and with the priorities being number 1- Police and number 2-i infrastructure. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. Lieutenant Pritts was to compile al list ofitems that the Police Department would be in need of.  OTHER BUSINESS: Handicap swings  The Secretary was granted permission to order stickers to be placed on the handicap swings at the playground,  in an attempt to deter misuse ofthe swings.  Regular Meeting September 12, 2023  Page 3    Website al Borough website. Facebook page facebook page. Meyersdale Renaissance No report was given.  It was reported that a check in the amount of$1,667.00 would be sent to Course Vector to begin the process for  Mrs. Knieriem was asked to speak to Sandy Miller and Bri Knieriem to assist with setting up a Borough  COUNCIL MEMBERS - STANDING COMMITTEES  POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY No report was given. PERSONNEL No report was given. FINANCE No report was given. REFUSE  STREBIS/BUILDINGS No report was given. FLOODCONTROL 9AM.  Mr. Baker reported that an inspection of the flood control channel has been scheduled for September 15, 2023 at  FARMERSI MARKET No report was given.  UNFINISHED BUSINESSS: A.) Patrolman police agrementhandbook The document has not been signed. B.) E-Bike charging station grant update  It was reported that the charging station is in the process of being installed.  C.) Ambulance meeting  Mrs. Gnagey reported that a meeting will be scheduled with the Ambulance Association and local  government officials will be invited to attend.  Regular Meeting September 12, 2023  Page 4    D.) Roger Weimer request regarding Per Capita & Occupation taxes  The Secretary was asked to notify Mr. Weimer that he will need to submit a written request and provide  proof and a reason for the request.  NEW BUSINESS: A.) Announcements There were no announcements. B.) 2024 Proposed Budget  Mrs. Gnagey requested that the Finance Committee be given the opportunity to meet and ask questions regarding the proposed budget. The Secretary was asked to advertise a Finance Committee  Meeting for September 27, 2023 at 6:00PM.  GOALSFOR2023 Ordinance Review No report given. Zoning Review No report given. New Building No report given.  Emergency Access Road Meyers Ave. No additional report given. Control Spending No report given. Flood Control rip rap No report given.  ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: There were: no additional items to be discussed.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to enter into executive session at 8:50PM. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion  passed.  The items to be discussed were: Personnel matters.  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to return to regular session at 9:45 PM. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  Regular Meeting September 12, 2023  Page 5    DISCUSSION/MOTIONS:  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to accept the resignation ofl Matthew Wright as a Full Time Police Chiefas of September 12, 2023 and to reject his offer to be the Part-Time Police Chiefbecause a Part-Time ChiefofPolice  position is not available. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  Solicitor Valentine was authorized to notify Mr. Wright of their decision via letter. Medical Benefits for Mr. Wright and his spouse will bet terminated as soon as possible.  ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:54PM. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to return to regular session at 9:541 PM. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. Mr. Ackerman made the motion to advertise for a Police Chiefin the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and online through Indeed. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed. The deadline for applications was set for October 9,  RETURNTO REGULAR SESSION:  2023.  ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55PM. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  Abinn C. Cskoman)  Patricia C. 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