Council Meeting October 3, 2022  Page 2  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly meeting held on October 3, 2022 was called to order by Vice  President Max Spencer who led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll Call: President Bianchi-absent Mr. Estocin-present Ms. Henkel-present by phone Mr. Nolan-absent  Mr. Osman-present Mr. Spencer-present Mrs. Tinsley-present Mayor Forgie-present  Moment of Silence for. John Morenzi, al long time resident, Fire Chief and Fire Marshall for the Borough.  Approval of the September 2022 minutes as submitted.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mrs. Tinsleya approving the September 2022 minutes as submitted. Motion carried.  Correspondence: Revitialization.  Resolution #715-22 A resolution of Turtle Creek Borough providing for Borough responsibilities for Tree  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mrs. Tinsley approving Resolution #715-22. Motion carried.  May Forgie supports this resolution.  Approval to submit 237 Brown Avenue to the Tri-COG Land bank.  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Mr. Osman approving the submittal of 237 Brown Avenue to the Tri-COG Land  bank. Motion carried.  Approval to submit 239 Brown Avenue to the Tri-COG Land bank.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Ms. Henkel approving the submittal of 239 Brown Avenue to the Tri-COG Land  bank.  Allegheny County Election Department requesting the use of the Borough Building for a polling place on  November 8, 2022.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Estocin approving the use of the Borough Building to the Allegheny County  Election Department on November 8, 2022.    Page 3  Citizens Report:  Michelle Brancato-120 9th Street-Came to the meeting to voice her concern fort the traffic issues at Propel School on Monroeville Avenue and at the Woodland Hills School on Airbrake Avenue. Driversa are not following the rules and are causing safety issues. The Police have been doing wonderful job when Response: Council, Mayor and the schools have been trying to come up with the right answer to Anna Lawson- 376 Highland Avenue-The neighbors in the area are concerned about some vacant houses Chief McCaul responded that he thinks the houses are in Wilkins Township but will go and check the Mrs. Lawson would also like to thank PENNDOT for the repairs on Triboro Highway.  they can be at these locations.  veryone'sconcerns. Looking into creating school zones int these areas. on Highland Avenue. They believe there are squatters in the homes.  homes tomorrow.  Steve Wiedemer-1415 Chestnut Street would like to thank Council and the Mayor for the approval of the Tree Vitialization resolution. There will be a planting dayi in Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9-1 and looking for 25 Volunteers. He would also like to use the Borough Building for bathroom and lunch on  Saturday, October 22, 2022.  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Ms. Henkel approving the use of the Borough building on Saturday, October 22,  2022 from 9-1 for thet tree planting crew. Motion carried.  Brandon Markosek-Came to the meeting tonight to introduce himself. He will be the Borough of Turtle Creek's next State Representative. This change will bei in November 2022. His office is known for grant  writing. He has received about a million dollars for towns throughg grants.  Committee Reports:  Mr. Osman- Center St, Albert St, and. James Street line work has been completed. The Oak Avenue Ext.  wall has also been completed. Mr. Estocin-None  Mrs. Tinsley- The Community Garden is winding down. No more farm stand. This year the garden produced 3500 pounds of produce. On October 22, 2022 the Pitt students will be at the garden to help Mr. Spencer- Approval for the award of the 2023 Garbage Contract to' Waste Management at $25.15 per  prepare the beds for closing down the garden for the year.  unit per month.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Estocin awarding the 2023 Garbage Contract to' Waste Management. Motion carried. The restoration for the Albert Street, Center Street, James Street and Oak Avenue Ext will begin in the  next couple of weeks. Ms. Henkel-None    Page 4  Police and Public Safety:  Mayor Forgie- Halloween Trick or Treat will be on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6:00p.m.7:30p.m.  Mayor Forgie read the Chief's report for September 2022.  Chief's Report for September 2022: Total Incidents 419 Total Lockups 6 Traffic 62 Suspicious Person 10 Thefts 7 Stolen Vehicles/Guns 2 Transport toACJ 5 Overdose 1 Investigations 5 Dispute/Domestics 42 Juvenile Comp/Runaway 9 Walk In Station 55 Check the Welfare Accidents Animals Comp. 16 Others 170  17 10  16 Ordinances violations issued, mostly vegetation and trash.  Mayor Forgie reported he and the Police Committee are researching the laws for making al Borough Mayor Forgie thanked Lou Lantzy, EMS, Turtle Creek Police, Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Wilmerding Volunteer Fire Department and the Monroeville Fire Department for their assistance at Mayor Forgie thanked Steve Wiedemer for all his work he has done with the Tree revitalization project.  street a school zone. Hillside Manori incident. Solicitor- None Old Business:  Ratifying payment oft the September 2022 bills in the amount of $1,010,326.57. The largest being payment to ALCOSAN. Also, the payment to S&TE Bank for the 2022 Tax Anticipation Loan.  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Mr. Osman ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the payment of the  September 2022 bills in the amount of $1,010,326.57.  Motion carried.  New Business:  Mr. Spencer stated the work begin completed on the Triboro Highway by PENNDOT included replacing  the control system from the loop system to a radar system.    Page 5  Motion carried.  Mrs. Tinsley, Mr. Estocin adjourning until the next meeting Monday, November 7, 2022. Motion  Recorded by: Julie Pantalone