Council Meeting December 5, 2022  Page 2  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly meeting held on December 5, 2022 was called to order by  President Nick Bianchi who led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll Call:  President Bianchi-present Mr. Estocin-present Ms. Henkel-present Mr. Nolan-present Solicitor-present  Mr. Osman-present Mr.S Spencer-present Mrs. Tinsley-absent Mayor Forgie-present Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer motion to adjourn for advertised Condemnation Hearing. Motion carried.  Hearing Adjourned.  Approval of the April and November 2022 minutes as submitted.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Osman approving the April and November 2022 minutes as submitted.  Motion carried. Correspondence:  The Borough has received a proposal for a Tax Anticipation Note for 2023. The proposal was received  from S &TBank for $225,000.00 at! 5.89%.  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Ms. Henkel rejecting the Tax Anticipation Note proposal from S&TB Bank.  Motion carried.  Approving the correct cost for the COSTAR Road Salt contract for 2022-2023 of $77.88 per ton.  Motion  Mr. Nolan, Mr. Osman approving the 2022-2023 COSTAR Road Salt cost of $77.88 per ton.    Page 3  Citizens Report:  Dale Bizub- 1414 Mobile Avenue ask the Borough to help with the cost of printing for the Creeker News  quarterly paper. TCDC is asking for $500.00.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Estocin approving the $500.00 to TCDC for the printing cost for the Creeker.  Motion carried. Mayor supports this motion.  Committee Reports:  Mr. Bianchi- After an inspection, an Emergency Sewer line repairs are needed at various locations on  Maple Avenue approved by the Solicitor and Engineer.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Estocin approving the emergency sewer lines repairs using the Sewage  Surcharge funds. Motion carried.  The Borough has received bids for the sidewalk replacement around the Borough building. The lowest bidder amount was $59.494.62. $50,000.00 is coming from a grant received from Senator Brewster's  office. $9,494.62 is the Borough's local share.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Mr. Nolan approving the lowest bidder fort the sidewalk replacement and the  $9,494.62 Borough's local share. Motion carried.  The Boroughi is working on the 2023 budget. Approval of the Tentative Budget is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022. The Final Budget meeting for approval will be Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  Mr. Estocin- None Mr. Nolan- None Police Officers.  Mr. Spencer- Resolution #717-22-Provisions of the Police Pension waiving the contribution rate for the  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel approving Resolution #717-22 Provisions of the Police Pension.  Motion carried.    Page 4  The Borough has sent out letters for the Handicap Parking Spot for the! 5 year renewal. 40-C Boone Drive-all necessary paperwork was received to approve the renewal.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Nolan approving the Handicap Parking Spot renewal for 40-C Boone Drive.  Motion carried.  102-D Harper Drive-all necessary paperwork was received to approve the renewal.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Osman approving the Handicap Parking Spot renewal for 102-D Harper Drive.  Motion carried.  198 11" Street-renewal paperwork was not returned.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel approving the removal oft the Handicap Parking spot at 198 11tStreet.  Motion carried.  Amend the sale amount received for the 2013 Ford Explorer $4,000.00.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Nolan approving the amended amount received for the 2013 Ford Explorer.  Motion carried. Ms. Henkel- None Mr. Osman- None Police and Public Safety:  Mayor Forgie- Asking this evening to advertise in the Valley Mirror for part time Patrolmen and School  Guards.  Motion  Mr.Spencer, Mr. Nolan approving the advertising in the Valley Mirror for Patrolmen and School  Guards. Motion carried.    Page! 5  Mayor has a meeting on. January 24, 2023 with other mayors to discuss re-opening aj juvenile centeri in The Borough Police has received a grant for the purchasing of Body cameras. It will be funded as long as  the area since Shuman Center closed. all the regulations are followed.  Mayor Forgie read the Chief's report for December 2022.  Chief's Report for December 2022: Total Incidents Total Lockups Traffic Suspicious Person Thefts Stolen' Vehicles/Guns Wanted Persons Shots Fired Transport to ACJ Overdose Investigations Dispute/Domestics Juvenile Comp/Runaway 6 Walk In Station Check the Welfare Accidents Animals Comp. Others  427 4 55 9 10 2 3 2 3 1 4 33 89 8 8 18 176  13 Ordinances violations issued, mostly vegetation, occupancy and tow tags.  Solicitor- None Old Business:  Mr. Estocin, Ms. Henkel ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the payment of the November 2022 bills in the amount of $403,794.31. $89,983.00 was payment for the local share  for the Oak Avenue Ext. Wall. Motion carried.  New Business: None Motion carried.  Mrs. Osman, Mr. Nolan adjourning until the next Council meeting Monday, January 9, 2023.  Recorded by: Julie Pantalone