Regular Meeting January 10, 2023 7:00P.M.  Ther regular monthly meeting oft the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Folk, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mr. Boyce, Mr. Folk, Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Parisi, Solicitor Valentine, and Mayor Smith were present. Brion) Reiber, Street) Foreman, was also present. The openings for. Junior Council Mr. Boyce made the motion to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting and the December 21, 2022 Special Meeting as presented. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed. Mr. Baker made the motion to accept the financial report and pay the bills as presented. Mr. Parisi seconded.  January 10, 2023 at7:00P.M. Member have not been filled. MINUTES:  FINANCIAL REPORT/BILLS: Motion passed. GUESTS: There were noj pre-registered guests. PUBLIC COMMENT: Olinger St.  A.) Mr. Thomas Deetz was present to request that pot! holes o be repaired on 6th, Street between High St. & B.) Mr. Bruce Clites was present to speak about being disrespected by the Borough Secretary. He alleges that the Borough Secretary called! him retarded and that President Folk told him to fight with his wife over Mr. Parisi reported that thei incident in question was documented by the Secretary and reported to Council, via e-mail. The Secretary handled the situation in the correct manner. Ai feedback form (see attached) was created by) Mr.) Parisi. Mr. Clites was given a copy and was tor returni it at! his convenience. The Borough Secretary was instructed toj provide Solicitor Valentine with a copy oft the form after itis completed by Mr. Clites. Mr. Ackerman suggested that int the future, the Secretary records all conversations shel has with Mr. Clites. Mr. Clites commented that he will be videoing and recording as well Mr. Clites also reported as stop sign that was down. Mr. Reiber was instructedhavet the sign replaced. C.). Mr. Wayne L. Miller, Jr. was present to complain about thej property behind him that is owned by someone from Tanzania. There are rodents, animals, and weeds. He explained that int thej past he attempted tol buy the property, but missedt the tax sale. After some discussion, Mr. Parisi was to contact the Somerset County Mr. Miller was also disappointed to find out that his appointment for Borough Tax Collector willl be for only one year. He was under the impression that the term would bei for three yearst to fulfill the  ani incident regarding a cash payment of $100t towards a refuse account.  from! his cell phone.  tole-),  Commissioners.  Regular Meeting. January 10, 2023 Page1    D.) Adam Kopp and Katie Billy: from Somerset Trust Company were present to discuss the accounts that the Borough has with STC. Mr. Kopp reported that making some changes to the accounts will generatea higher interest rate. Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Baker and the Borough Secretary are to meet with Mr. Kopp and  Mrs. Billy to discuss the options available. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: No report was given. MAYOR'S REPORT: Nor report was given. ENGINEERS REPORT: No report was given. SOLICITOR'S) REPORT: Solicitor Valentine reported on the following: A.) Police investigation update CODE ENFORCEMENT: open cases.  Mayor Smith reported $417.06 in fines. A citation report was read. A yearly calls for service report was read.  MENGINGVAVAGNINI COORDINATOR:  A settlement has been reached with Neil Berkley. This item is to be removed from the Agenda. Solicitor Valentine is to arrange for a meeting with) Ed from PA Municipal Code Alliançe to review Mr. Ackerman asked what the next stepi is with regard to the 618 Grant St. property. It was reported that bids were let for demolition, but no bids were received. After some discussion, Mr. Parisi was asked to contact the Somerset County Commissioners regarding the availability of County Demolition Funds. Mr. Parisi was also to contact PennDOT regarding concerns with the retaining wall at this location.  COMMITTEE REPORTS: Junior Council Member Thisi item is to be removed from the Agenda. Municipal Authority on the water shed and ar new truck was purchased. Street Foreman  Itwas reported that there isal lot of work being done with pressure testing the sewer lines. A new roof was put Mr. Reiber reported that a plow was taken in for repairs. The Municipal Authority helped out with plowing while the truck was down. Thel Borough shed roof was leaking severely. The contractor was contacted and will Mrs. Gnagey asked about the street sweeper. It was suggested to look for a new one or the option of possibly  return in the Spring to access the cause for the major leak.  renting from another Borough.  Regular Meeting January 10, 2023 Page2    Meyersdale Area Merchants Association Farmers Market. Public Library All suggestions for the event are welcomed. Parks & Recreation The Committee will not be meeting until February 2023. Meyersdale Renaissance  Mrs. Katiel Billy reported that Christmas at the Manor was a success. A committee willl be formed to discuss the There will be a meeting held on. January 24,2023 and January 26, 2023 to discuss the 2024 Sesquicentennial.  Mrs. Wendy Kelly reported that Renaissance has gotten the TVt to have community movie nights. She asked Council if there would be space in the Community Center to store the TV. A Valentine Dance and movie night is being planned for February 10, 2023 in the gym and meeting room from 6PM-9PM. All members of Council were invited to held chaperone the event.  COUNCIL MEMBERS - STANDING COMMITTEES Officer Kevin Huzsek has started as a part time officer.  POLICEPUBICSAEEDY PERSONNEL No report was given. FINANCE No report was given. REFUSE No report was given. SEIBERT] DAM This item will be removed from the Agenda. STREEISBUILDINGS No report was given. FLOOD CONTROL No report was given. FARMERSMARKET No report was given.  Mayor Smith reported that there was no update on the arrival oft the new police vehicle.  Regular Meeting January 10, 2023 Page3    UNFINISHED BUSINESSS: A.) Patrolman police agreementhandbook B.) Update Police Chief Agreement No action was taken. C.) Meyers Avenue access road No updates were available.  Mayor Smith reported that hei is still working on getting each officer tos sign the document.  D.) Adopt Ordinance #422A - Amendment tol Nuisance Ordinance  Mr. Parisi made the: motion to adopt Ordinance #422A as presented. Mr. Boyce seconded. Motion passed. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to Adopt Ordinance #441 as presented. Mr. Boyce seconded. Motion Mr. Ackerman made the motion toi increase the hourly rate of pay for Lieutenant Pritts 50 cents per hour  E.) Adopt Ordinance #441 - Poorbaugh Street from North St. tol Dale St. as one way  passed. F.) Lieutenant rate of pay NEW BUSINESS: A.) Announcements Maple Festival 2023  effective the next pay period. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  Mr. Boyce made the motion to approve road closures for the PA Maple Festival as outlined in al letter dated December 13, 2022. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed. (See attached letter) Mr. Reiber reported that thel barricades are ini need oft replacement. Council agreed to grant Mr. Reiber permission to contact Mr. Horn at the High School to see ift the shop class could do as student project to Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to allow the PA Maple Festival throughout the dates as outlined in their letter toj pay af fee of$50.001 for one temporary use permit, with the! PA Maple Festival being responsible to manage all the vendors and making sure the vendors are correctly certified; the PAI Maple Festival will be the primary insured witht the Borough listed as an additional insured; the Borough willl be provided witha a certificate ofi insurance prior to the event andt the PA Maple Festival will also provide a detail on their process and procedures for the vendors that will be on Borough property. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. The Secretary was asked tor notify the street vendors oni file to alert them to contact the PA Council will consider drafting an ordinance that willl be separate from the: zoning ordinance to address  make new barricades.  B.) Vendor fees Temporary Use Permit for Maple Festival  Maple Festival to bei included under the one permit. temporary use permits and fees.  Regular Meeting January 10, 2023 Page 4    C.) 2023 Goals  Mrs. Gnagey would like to set goals for 2023 to be discussed at the workshops. Items were as follows:  Zoning Ordinance out of date Way too many Ordinances Resolve Jenkins property. ASPIRE with grant funds  Meeting regarding LST funds from each municipality that do not have emergency services. Solicitor Valentine reported that the Ambulance Association was to get back tol him ona  meeting date, however to datel he has not heard from them.  D.) School Lease  Mrs. Gnagey has safety concerns regarding the building. Thel Borough is taking on al lot ofl liability with the Apostolic Academy in the building. Other concerns were ift there were carbon monoxide detectors, posted escape routes and fire extinguishers in the building. It was reported that there are CO detectors that need to be installed, fire extinguishers are monitored on a yearly basis by A-1 Fire Safety and there are no safety routes posted, although there isaj possibility that the school has a posting for the areas they use. Mrs. Gnagey also had a concern with the cost tol heat the building, furnace issues, lead and asbestos in the building. The lease with the. Academy is upi in March. Proper notice should be given to them ifthe Borough is not going to renew the lease. Mr. Parisi made the motion to grant Solicitor Valentine permission to write a letter to the. Apostolic Academy notifying them that the Borough is uncertain about their future in the Community Center and that they cannot renew the lease which expires in March 2023, but that the Borough will entertain doing a month tor month lease. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed. Mrs. Gnagey asked what the generator in the building was for. Mr. Reiber indicated that the generator Mrs. Gnagey. asked where we were on the SOP. The Secretary reported that the staff member from Beer, Ream & Company was expected to be back to complete the onsite work on. January 12,2 2023. Mr. Boyce made the motion to adopt Resolution 1-2023 to appoint Teresa Werner to a one year term on thel Parks & Recreation Board. Mr. Parisi seconded. Motion passed. The term will end 12/31/2023. Mr. Ackerman made the motion to adopt Resolution: 2-2023 to appoint Keri Bethl Ickes to a two year term on the Parks & Recreation Board. Mr. Parisi seconded. Motion passed. The term will end 12/31/2024. Mr. Parisi madet the motion to adopt Resolution 3-2023 to appoint Patrick Smith to a two year term on the Parks & Recreation Board. Mr. Boyce seconded. Motion passed. The term will end 12/31/2024.  E.) Community Center Safety Equipment - generator iss strictly for the furnace.  F.) Update on Standard Operating Procedure - Borough Office G.) Parks & Recreation Board appointments due December 2022  1Year Term 2Year Terms  Regular Meeting January 10, 2023 Page5    Mr. Ackerman made the motion to adopt Resolution 4-2023 to appoint. Jacquie Brenneman to af fivey year term ont the Parks & Recreation Board. Mr. Parisi seconded. Motion passed. The term will end Mr. Ackerman made the motion to adopt Resolution: 5-2023 to appoint Tiny Boyce to ai five year term ont thel Parks & Recreation. Board. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. The term will end 12/31/2027.  12/31/2027.  Vacancy for Sandy Miller - remainder of3 Year Term ADDITIONALI ITEMS FOR) DISCUSSION: 1. Welcome tol Meyersdale sign damage applicable. 2. Tires for Police vehicle 3. Special/Workshop' Meeting EXFCUTIVESESSION: passed.  No action was taken.  The Secretary was askedt tor make contact with Mosholder Insurance Company to file a claimi if  Permission was granted for Mr. Reiber to purchase studded tires fort the Charger police vehicle for the  next: season, whilet they are ons sale at Maple City Tire Outlet.  Council decided not tol hold a Special/Workshop: Meeting on. January 25,2023.  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to enter into executive session at 8:50P.M. Mr. Parisi seconded. Motion Mr. Parisi made the motion to return to regular session at 9:12P.M. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed Mrs. Gnagey madet the motion tog grant Mayor Smith] permission to attend a fact finding meeting with Salisbury Borough to discuss providing police protection tot them at a rate of $65,00 per hour. Mr. Boyce seconded.  MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVESESSION:  Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Parisi made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  Aticia CAeknaN  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Regular Meeting January: 10, 2023 Page 6    Borough ofN Meyersdale  215 Main Street, Meyersdale, PA 15552  814-634-5110  MEYERSDALE BOROUGH RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM  *Completed By (Enter Your Full Name)*  *Date Submitted* Your Email Address  Your Phone Number  *Your Home Address*  Feedback Subject:  (Please Write Feedback in This Box)  Received By:  (Signature of Borough Representative)  Items marked* are required. Thank) you.    BWWBET ur METERSDALE POBOX60 MEYERSDALE, PA 15552-0060 PHONE (814)634-5110 FAX/814)634-5757  There are a few reasons for this document being created; they are as  follows:  To maintain civility during council meetings To have a hard copy_record of feedback (good or bad) from our residents or visitors to Meyersdale - To protect the integrity of our personnel, our Police officers, councipersons, the solicitor, and the Mayor (specifically during a council meeting) 1 To provide our residents and visitors an opportunity to collect their thoughts as they put them on paper instead of saying something  they may regret when speaking "off the cuff"  As a general rule going forward, we can consider allowing someone the opportunity to elaborate on their feedback form (after it is submitted to us); however, I would like to draw a line in the sand here and hold firm to the policy that the guest/visitor" portion of our scheduled regular  meetings is supposed to be for:  asking for permission/support for an event, etc. within the Borough bringing pressing borough issues to light or improvement ideas that affect a group of residents in the Borough or the Borough as a whole sharing positive news and/or spreading the word about upcoming events in the area sharing entrepreneurial intentions or ideas anything else that falls within these general conditions * Excluded from this Dist is the opportumnley to attend counciD meetings to share megative comments regarding Borough personnel, our Police Officers, councipersons, the solicitor, and the Mayor. There are mo exceptions. Any feedback of Chis sort must be communicated to uS through the attached document.  Thank you,    The PENNSYLVANIA MAPLE FESTIVAL, INC. P.O. Box 222 Meyersdale, Pennsylvania 15552 Phone (814) 634-0213  ince  December 13. 2022 Meyersdale Borough Council P.O. Box 60 Meyersdale. PA 15552 Dear Council Members: following streets be closed asi inp previous years. April 21 through. May 1,2023 parkingl lotv will be blocked by vendors. April 21 through May 1,2023 April 22 &2 23: and April29&3 30,2023 April23,2023 depending on attendance. April 29,2023 Street April 30,2023 Street, depending on: attendance. Warm regards, JaexShallen Grace Shaffer Executive Secretary  The Pennsylvania Maple Festival, as you know, will be April 22 &2 23 and April 26t through 30. 2023. We: are requesting the Concessions and Vendors: Main Street (both sides ofs street) from traffic light at Center Street- Main Street to next alley toward Grant Street (Business Route 219). We will occupy approximately. two (2) blocks. Only one entrance ofthe First National Bank Bounce Houses: Maple Lane from (both sides ofthe street) the: alley tol Lincoln Avenue. Planning to set up bounce houses on the street inf front oft the Festival Office building. Residents on Lincoln Avenue will be able to access homes form Cherry Strect. Tractor Show: From 9:00 am. -5:00 p.m. Corner ofGrant Street (Old Business Route 219), down Dale Street and: 2ud Strect. Truck & Motorcycle Show: From 8:00a a.m. -6:00p p.m. Monument Square (Center Street) to Water Street (crossing Main. Dale. North. Pennsylvania and Broadway Streets). Car Show ends at the corner of Center and Water Streets. Going up Main Street. Grand Feature Parade: From 11:00 am. -3:00p p.m. Beginning at 11" Avenue North on Beachley Street (Route 219) to Monument Square (Center Street) to Broadway Street (crossing Main, Dale, North and Pennsylvania Streets). Ending at first block on Broadway Antique, Classic & Street Rod Car Show: From 8:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. Monument Square (Center Street) to Water Street (crossing Main, Dale, North, Pennsylvania and Broadway Streets). Car Show ends atd the comer ofC Center and Water Streets. Going up Main Wes sincerely appreciate your help and cooperation in allr matters pertaining to the Pennsylvania Maple Festival. Ifyou have any  questions ord concerns, please contact the office at 814-634-0213.    RESOLUTION NO. 1-2023  RESOLUTION OF THEI BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE: BOROUGH OFI MEYERSDALE, SOMERSET COINTAPRSSIANATO FILLAY VACANCYON WHEREAS, vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Board of the Borough of! Meyersdale, WHEREAS, Section 1 oft the Meyersdale Borough Parks & Recreation Ordinance #417 WHEREAS, the Borough Council oft the Borough of! Meyersdale, Somerset County, NOW, THEREFORE, bei iti resolved by the Borough Council oft the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that Teresa Werner, be appointed to fill the vacancy that exists BE it further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as al Parks & Be iti further resolved, that the term oft the above individual shall continue as provided by the Duly resolved, this 10th day ofJ January, 2023_, by the Borough Council of the Borough of  THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD  Somerset County, Pennsylvania;  charges the Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and Pennsylvania has chosen someone tof fill the vacancy; and  ont the Parks &1 Recreation Board. Recreation Board Member immediately. Parks &1 Recreation Ordinance. Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE By k  President of Council  ATTEST:  Ativi C.Doknaw Borough Secretary  Parks & Recreation Board Resolution (savedo onA:).    RESOLUTIONIONNO.2-2023  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCILOF THE BOROUGH OFI MEYERSDALE, SOMERSET COUNTY,PENNSYLVANI,TOFILLAVACANCYON WHEREAS, vacancy on the Parks &1 Recreation Board oft the Borough ofl Meyersdale, WHEREAS, Section 1 of the Meyersdale Borough Parks & Recreation Ordinance #417 WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough ofl Meyersdale, Somerset County, NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of! Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that Keri Bethl Ickes, be appointed to fillt the vacancy that exists BEit further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as a Parks & Bei it further resolved, thatt the term oft the above individual shall continue as provided by the Duly resolved, this 10th day of January, 2023 by the Borough Council ofthe Borough of  THE PARKS & RECREATION: BOARD  Somerset County, Pennsylvania;  charges the Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and Pennsylvania has chosen someone to fill the vacancy; and  on the Parks & Recreation Board. Recreation Board Member immediately. Parks &I Recreation Ordinance. Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  BOROUGH OFI MEYERSDALE BAA President of Council  ATTEST:  ataia C-OObnaN Borough Secretary  Parks &I RecreationE Board Resolution (saved on A)    RESOLUTION: NO. 3-2023  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE, SOMERSETCOUNTY, FINASVIVANA,TORLLA VACANCY ON WHEREAS, vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Board of thel Borough of Meyersdale, WHEREAS, Section 1 oft the Meyersdale Borough Parks & Recreation Ordinance #417 WHEREAS, thel Borough Council oft the! Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, NOW, THEREFORE, bei iti resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough ofl Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that Patrick Smith, be appointed to: fill the vacancy that exists BEi it further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as al Parks & Bei it further resolved, that the term oft the above individual shall continue as provided by the Duly resolved, this 10th day of. January, 2023_ by the Borough Council oft the Borough of  THEI PARKS &1 RECREATION: BOARD  Somerset County, Pennsylvania;  charges thel Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and Pennsylvania has chosen someone to fill the vacancy; and  ont the Parks & Recreation Board. Recreation. Board Member immediately. Parks & Recreation Ordinance. Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE BKA President of Council  ATTEST:  htu CDebnan Borough Secretary  Parks&R Recreation! Board Resolution (savedonA A:)    RESOLUTION: NO. 4-2023  RESOLUTION OF THEJ BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THEI BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE, SOMERSET COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA,TOI FILLA VACANCYON WHEREAS, vacancy ont the Parks & Recreation Board of the Borough ofl Meyersdale, WHEREAS, Section 1 oft the Meyersdale Borough Parks &1 Recreation Ordinance #417 WHEREAS, the Borough Council ofthel Borough ofl Meyersdale, Somerset County, NOW, THEREFORE, bei iti resolved by the Borough Council oft the Borough ofl Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that. Jacquie Brenneman, be appointed to fill the vacancy that BEi it further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as al Parks & Bei itf further resolved, that the term oft the above individual shall continue as provided by the Dulyresolved, this 10th day of. January, 2023_, byt the Borough Council oft the Borough of  THEI PARKS & RECREATION: BOARD  Somerset County, Pennsylvania;  charges the Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and Pennsylvania has chosen someonei toi fill the vacancy; and exists ont the Parks &1 Recreation Board. Recreation Board Member immediately. Parks & Recreation Ordinance. Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE MAh President of Council  ATTEST:  atisw COsbeaan Borough Secretary  Parks8 & Recreation) Board Resolution (saved on A:)    RESOLUTION: NO. 5-2023  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCILOF THE: BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE, SOMERSET COINTAPANSVIVANATO FILLAVACANCYON WHEREAS, vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Board oft the Borough of Meyersdale, WHEREAS, Section 1 of the Meyersdale Borough Parks & Recreation Ordinance #417 WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of] Meyersdale, Somerset County, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough ofl Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that Tina Boyce, be appointed to fill the vacancy that exists on BEit further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as a Parks & Be it further resolved, that the term ofthe above individual shall continue as provided by the Duly resolved, this 10th day of. January, 2023_ by the Borough Council of the Borough of  THEE PARKS &1 RECREATION BOARD  Somerset County, Pennsylvania;  charges the Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and Pennsylvania has chosen someone to fill the vacancy; and  the Parks & Recreation Board. Recreation Board Member immediately. Parks & Recreation Ordinance. Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE "Aat  of  ATTEST:  Btiiw COMhraaN Borough Secretary  Parks & Recreation BoardF Resolution (saved on A:)    MEYERSDALE! BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meeting. 110/2023 Special Meeting  GUEST SIGNI IN ADDRESS 3340lrg 5T muy asaisbu S4  PLEASE PRINT NAME Tom bet2 Pyea aRN Sudy nb EoNd MtBILy 6 Aden Kopp  TOPIC Potbole bg) Blgd touse Bonking  W  1L  10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22. 23 24  GUESTS MUST STAND WHILE SPEAKING  GUEST SIGNINONEXCEL