Approved minutes - Regular Meeting nhnkana3  Approved minutes - Special Meeting  Approved minutes - Special/Workshop Meeting    Keguiar Meeting July 11,2023 7:00P.M.  The regular monthly meeting oft the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Folk, July Pera advice from Solicitor Valentine, President Folk announced that Mrs. Deb Kolbi from the audience was videor recording ther meeting. Mr. Folk made the attendees aware thati iftherei is any issue ofnot wanting their faces on facebook or other concerns with the video recording to let the Council know. Mrs. Pat Murray from the audience announced that she did not want to be video recorded. Mrs. Kolb assured her thatt the video Mr. Ackerman. Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mr. Folk, Mrs. Gnagey, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Parisi, and Mayor Smith. were present. Solicitor Valentine was present via telephone. Brion Reiber, Street Foreman and Wright, Mr. Ackerman: madet the motion to approve the minutes of the June 13,2023 regular meeting as presented. Mr. Mr. Baker madet the motion to accept the financial report and pay the bills as presented. Mr. Parisi seconded. A.) Mr.. Jeff Christner was present tor request that Council consider making some renovations to the playground Pavilion by replacing the door and installing roll downs on the windows. After some discussion, Mr. Reiber was askedt to obtain quotes and havet them available for the August meeting. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to grant Mr. Imhoff permission to use the playground center fieldi for A.) Mrs. Deb Kolb commented that the fireworks were fabulous and thanked Mrs: Gnagey, Mayor Smith, B.) Mr. Bob Munion was present with questions regarding thej proposed increase in water rates. Mrs. Gnagey explained why the increase was necessary and that he should take his comments to the C.) Ms.) Deb Fisher asked ift the! Borough has plans for a website where all pertinent information can be found. Mrs. Gnagey reported that she had made contact with the PA Boroughs Association and they have the  11.2023a at7:00P.M.  camera will be focused on the front oft the room.  Police Chief were present. MINUTES: Baer seconded. Motion passed. FINANCIAL REPORT/BILLS: Motion passed. GUESTS:  B.) Mr.. Jon Imhoff request use of playground ab boni fire on August 5, 20231 for a religious rally.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  the Parks & Recreation Committee and. Jeff Christner for their efforts.  Meyersdale Municipal Authority Board.  Regular Meeting July11,2023 Page1    capability of building and hosting a website. After some discussion, Mrs. Gnagey and Mrs. Knieriem were to work together on getting pricing. Mr. Parisi also suggested utilizing the police website and he also  offered to assist with building a website. PRESIDENT'S) REPORT: Nor report was given. MAYORSREPORT:  Mayor Smith provided a monthly statistics report. Fines totaled $757.30. EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT COORDINATOR: the installation. Mr. Martin will train anyone who is interested.  Mrs. Gnagey reported that the AED unit has arrived. Mr. Louie Martin would like Mr. Reiber to assist with  ENGINEERS REPORT: No report was given. SOLICITOR'S: REPORT:  Solicitor Valentine reported that he can move forward with the Little League field after he has received  the final sketches and drawings from Appalachian Engineering. Other items for discussion were deferred to executive session.  Request from Gary Romesberg - Change Per Capita and Occupation tax valuation. Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to change the tax valuation for Mr. Gary Romesberg from laborer to disabled and to notify the tax collector of the decision. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  CODE ENFORCEMENT: Discussion deferred to executive session. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Municipal Authority No report was given. 5 Street] Foreman  Mr. Reiber reported that Summit Township has shown interest inj purchasing the 2002 red cutaway truck. Solicitor Valentine indicated that the Borough can sell to another municipality without bidding. After some discussion, Mr. Reiber was asked to obtain the value. Mrs. Gnagey suggested obtaining assistance from Mr. Gene Mishler to establish the value. A decision will be made at the August regular meeting. Mrs. Gnagey asked what the time frame was for the installation oft three skills units for the playground. Mr. Reiber reported that the items are put together and will be included int the price from Level Acres to install when the playground equipment from the Community Center is moved tot the Paul E. Fuller playground. Mrs. Gnagey questioned why this work would be outsourced when therei is an additional tableland man hours available. Mr. Reiber explained that the Tableland workers can only do certain things and must be supervised.  Regular Meeting. July 11, 2023 Page2    Mrs. Gnagey reported that the Farmers Market willl be held att the uptown park on Wednesday, July 12 from 4  PMto7PM. She requested thatt the park be mowed for the event.  Public Library No report was given. Parks & Recreation  The concert in the park was rescheduled for. July 30,2023.  Wresting Boosters profited approximately $1,000.00 from concession concession: sales. Fred DiPasquale donated his time as MC for the Independence Day Celebration. The Garden Club has donated $100.00: for the 20241 fireworks display.  A cashiers check was presented in the amount ofs $759.51 for the 2024 fireworks as aresult of canvasing the  crowd for donations. Meyersdale Renaissance  The Groupi is assisting the Meyersdale Areal Merchants Association with ag golft tournament fundraiser.  COUNCILMEMBERS-5 STANDING COMMITTEES  POLICEPUBLICSAEEDY No report was given. PERSONNEL No report was given. FINANCE  Mrs. Knieriem made the: motioni tos switch the refuse account and the building renovation account at Somerset Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to consolidate the CD's at Somerset Trustt to a higher interest yielding account.  Trust to al higher interest yielding account. Mr. Bakers seconded. Motion passed.  Mr. Parisi seconded. Motion passed. REFUSE No report was given. STREEISBUILDINGS FLOODCONTROL  Mrs. Gnagey requested a time line for the: repair toas storm drain on Second Street. After some discussion, Mr. Solicitor Valentine was asked to contact Mr. Robert Graves from the Army Corp. regarding the Flood Control rip rapi replacement. Solicitor Valentine suggested that a survey ande engineering drawings be obtained in an  Baker and Mr. Reiber will work together to either unclog or replace the storm drain.  effortt to calculate the amount ofripr rap to be replaced.  FARMERSMARKET  Regular Meeting. July1 11, 2023 Page 3    Nor report was given. UNFINISHED BUSINESSS: A.) Patrolman police agreementhandbook Mayor Smith reported that the document has not beens signed. B.) Discuss pay increase for Borough workers Discussion was deferred to executive session.  C.) Council Member to represent thel Borough - Sesquicentennial Celebration  Mrs. Debl Kolb reported that she may be able toI report ont the activities planned byt the next regular meeting. Mrs. Gnagey asked what the Borough was going to do monetarily for the celebration. Solicitor Valentine Mr. Ackerman made the motion to accept a bid of $10,000.00 from the Cornerstone Apostolic Church. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. There was only one bidder. Solicitor Valentine willy prepare the Nol bids were: received. Mr. Parisi made the motion to advertise for reasonable offers and to enlist the assistance ofthe Wendy Kelly Group to finda al buyer for the same. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed. Mrs. Knieriem made the motion toj pass resolution #9-2023 to appoint Mr. Eric) Hunsberger to the Zoning Mrs. Gnagey reported that the grant application was submitted and that a decision may be made byt the  was to research ift the Borough can contribute. D.) Open Bids on sale of3 3451 Main St. transfer documents. E.) Open Bids on Sale of614 Grant Street.  F.). Appointment to Zoning Hearing Board (Aaron Thomas term up 7/2023) Hearing Board. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  G.) E-Bike charging station grant update  end ofJuly. NEW BUSINESS: A.) Announcements There were no announcements.  B.) Moving playground equipment from Community Center tot the Paull E. Fuller playground Mr. Parisi made the motion to accept an estimate of$1,000.00t to $1,400.00 from Level Acres to move the Mr. Parisi made the motion to approve Kuharik Electric to complete the necessary repairs to the traffic light push buttons and to the loop system ifr necessary. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  playground equipment. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  C.) Traffic light repairs  D.) Ambulance Services  Regular Meeting. July1 11, 2023 Page4    Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to reach out tot the other municipalities, school board andt the ambulance association to set upa meeting to discuss the concerns regarding ambulance service coverage. Mrs. E.) A workshop meeting will bel held on. July 26, 2023 to discuss the budget. Mrs. Gnagey requested  Knieriem seconded. Motion passed. year to date figures be available at the meeting.  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.  ADDITIONALITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: There were no additional items to be discussed. EXECUTIVESESSION: passed.  Mr.A Ackerman made the motion to enteri into executive session at 8:25 PM. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion The items tol be discussed were: Code Enforcement andj pay increases for Borough workers. Mr. Ackerman made the motion to return to: regular session at 8:54 PM. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  DSCISSIONMOTIONS: There were: no discussions or motions made.  Regular Meeting. July 11,2023 Pages 5    ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:541 PM. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  biis C.Dehunan  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Regular Meeting. July 11, 2023 Page 6    RESOLUTION: NO. 9-2023  RESOLUTION OFTHE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THEI BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE, SOMERSETCOUNTY,PENNSVIVANIA, APPOINTING Al RESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH WHEREAS, a vacancy in the Office of the Zoning Hearing Board oft the Borough of WHEREAS, Section 705 B of the Meyersdale Borough Zoning Ordinance #377 charges WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania has chosen a resident of the Borough to fill the vacancy; and NOW.THEREFORE. be it resolved by the Borough Council oft the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that Eric Hunsberger, be appointed to fill the vacancy that exists BEi it further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as a Zoning Be it further resolved, that the term of the above individual shall continue as provided by the Duly resolved, this 11th day of. July,2023, by the Borough Council of the Borough of  TOFILLAVACANCY ON THE: ZONING HEARING BOARD  Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania; the Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and  on the Zoning Hearing Board. Hearing Board Member immediately. Zoning Ordinance.  Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE By3L-4 President of Council  ATTEST:  hwIaARIaA Borough Secretary  Zoning! Hearing Board Resolution (saved onA:)    MEYERSDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meeting 7/11/2623 Special Meeting  GUEST SIGNI IN ADDRESS 2€4 N. SIrce 308 Btoadungta 331 MAnst 336 hsivst MW.MAlE 301Mays/ B-IOLaye  PLEASE PRINT NAME Jeff Chsnel 2Jarla TOnA 7 41 RL SEugent Ru Mshler Eblhgh 79 Mupxay BOB TAa 10 1I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  TOPIC Panlion Bunice  GUESTS MUST STAND WHILE SPEAKING  GUESTS SIGNI INONEXCEL