2  August2,2021  Turtle Creek Boroughregularmontny Councilmeeting: held on August2, 2021was called to orderb by President Nick Bianchiwhok led the Pledge ofAllegiance. He asked that, afterthe Pledge to please remain standing fora momentofsilence forthe passing ofWalter Kraeer. Mr. Kraeerhas beena dedicated servantto our community. He served asa VolunteerFireman, a Police Officer, and an alternate forour Zoning Board. He wasa goodfrienda and he will be missed.  RollCall:  President Bianchi- present Mr. Estocin- = present Ms. Henkel - present Mr. Nolan - absent Solicitor - present  Mr. Osman - present Mr. Spencer- present Mrs. Tinsley-- present Mayorkeley-present  Approvalofthe. Juneminutes:  Correction: Page 1 -9th StreetnotAvenue  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencerapproving the June 2021 minutesas  amended. Motion  carried.  Approvalofthe. Julyn minutes:  Correction: Page 3- PresdentBlanchiasked that the addressesof  the properties supfordemolition! be added.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Mrs. Tinsleyapproving the July 2021 minutes as  amended. Motion  carried.  President tBianchiturnedoverthe meeting to MayorKelley.    3  MayorKelley read a Proclamationin honoroft the retirementof Chief Cherkraeerworked for the Turtle Creek Police Departmentfor28 eas,.econnyChefomApt 1, 1996. TheycongratulatedChet OfficerWinsco asked ChiefKraeerto turn on his radio for a lastcall  Dale Kraeer.  Kraeeron his honorable retirement.  from County 911. Correspondence:  SenatorBrewsterwil have a satellite office at the Borough - Building  on Tuesdysfomgam-4pm Citizens Reports:  President Blanchsialedtnatromaly the protocol is thatonly residents or property owners are allowed to speak, butt tonighthe will New resident, gavenoname- stated that she had heard that the dog catcher/kennel had changed to Hoffman'sandthey: are nothappy aboutit. They have a petition with 505s signaturesasking to go back President Bianchistated that they would acceptthe petitionand checkinto it. He stated that they have 20 day clausei if theydecided Donna Prislac- residentof238 Chicora St., EastMckesportstated that she was here in supportof Sable Kennelalso. Shei findsit disrespectful" thatwe went with someonefrom Delmont. PlesidentBianchistated thatwe would take that into consideration Louis Bell- residentof428 Church Street stated thati the ownerof his President Bianchistated thatc charges werei fledagainstheowner and there will be a hearing that Mr. Bell could attend. Dawn Weichler- - ownerof Sable Kennel, stated thati it has beenan honorto workwith all ofyou, and stated that the complaintagainst  make an exception  to Sable Kennels. to changetheirmind.  and Councilwill make a decision. property is not cutting the grass.    4  herwas from an outsiderand asked Council to reconsiderthe PesdentBanchapoegued if thatwast the case,and stated again that they would lookinto it. Ms. Weichlerstated that was a mute point, but then stated that she hopes they reach out and reconsider.  contractwith her.  Committee Reports:  PresidentBianch- stated that, in relation to the retaining wall that fell on OakA Avenue Ext.onto poperesonlymnAvenue. the Borough submtedanapicatonto. andrecewed.agrantrom the  County in the amountofs90,000.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mrs. Tinsley yaccepting the grant in the amountof $90,000andto authorize Glenn Engineering to prepare the pecfatopsandpacerise. Motioncarried.  The Boroughreceived. an Economic Development: tand Community Developmentorantin the amountofs50,000 to replace the  Borougn'sDacknoe.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Mr. Estocinacceptingand acknowledging the grant  received to  replace the backhoe, and to award and submita  finalinvoice in the amountof  $50,000. Motion carried.  With the retirementof Chief Kraeer, Councilhasarole to play in his  replacement.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkelapproving the motion to hire John a Civil Servicenon.compellve testand to set his hourly wageat  McCaulasacting  Chiefto the BoroughofTurte Creek, pending  $43.75,effectiveAugust3,2021. Motion  carried.    5  President Bianchiasked Mrs. Pantaloneto contactthe Civil Service Committee to set up the non-competlvetestas soonas possible. He also stated thatis the desire of Counciltomake. Johnt the permanentChiefin Septemberandcongratulatedhim. John McCaul thanked councilforthe opportunity and stated that  since he started here, he has felt like family.  Ms. Henkel - congratulated Chiefkraeeron his retirementand. stated thatit has been an honorto work with him for the 15 years thats she has been on Council, and she looks forward to working with John Mr. Estocin = stated that he has all the confidencet thatit will be a smooth transitionfrom Dale to Johnas Chiefand thatJohnh hasall the confidence ofCouncil that! he will do a greatjob.  McCaulas the Chief.  Mr. Nolan- absent  Mr. Osman - stated that, as Chief oft the Fire Department, he appreciates all the help he and his Police Departmenthave. given them. He congratulated himo on his retirementand thanked him for Mrs. Tinsley-t thanked Counelforsupporting the Community and the Community Garden. Shet thanked Dalef foralways being available to talk to us and to the residents. It's veryimportantto have someone like that in your position. Shewished. John the best of luck and stated Mr. Spencer- stated that! he has beenthe Chairmanofthe Police and Public Safety Committeeforthe past1 15 years and hasworked verycloselywith Dale, andit hasb beenan! honoranda privilegeto work with him. He congatuatedlomnandsaled that he looks  everything he has doneforand with us.  thathe had a greatrole model.  forward to working with him. Police a and Publics Safety: MayorKelley:    6  MayorKelley read the ChiefsreportsforJuly, 4 2021  Chiefs Report for July 2021: Total Incidents TotalLock-Ups Traffic Theft  459 10 53 4 7 40 1 18  Suspicious Persons 19 StolenVehicles & Gun 4 Wanted persons Domestics Overdose Propertiescited  MayorKelley thanked Chief Kraeerforhis service. Ithasbeena pleasure working with youfort the last7 years. You welcomed me and my ideas with openarms. After knowing you my whole life, it She statedthat she is SO happy to still be here to work with Officer McCaulas the new Chief. She stated thatshe is sO proud to have the Officers thatthey have herea and the work thatthey do, and that goes to ChiefKraeerand his leadershipand the leadershipofOficer Solicitor - stated that he has been presenttformany Borough Officials retirements, and he has neverheard kinderwordsspoken: about someone, andthatcertainly. says something aboutyounotonly: asa a Policeman, butas a person. He mypauaach-fkaronns  was nice to getto knowyoui in this differentway.  McCaulas the new Chiefin the years to come.  retirementand wished himwell.  OldBusiness:  Ratifying - paymentofthe July 2021 bills.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Osman ratifying the action taken by the BoroughAdminstalorin the paymentofthe July 2021 bills in    7  the amoumtols54991356tn the largestbeing: ja transferin  the amountofs268,39551. Motioncarried.  New Business:  Motion  Mr. Osman, Ms. Henkelestabishinganaccountwitn First Commonwealth Bank, forthe funds through the AmericanReliefin  the amountofs268,895. Motion carried.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Mr. Spenceradjouming untilthe nextmeeting on  Monday September13,2021at7pm. Motioncarried.  Recordedby: Kera Rocco