Page 2  Council Meeting November 6, 2023  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly Council Meeting, held on November 6, 2023, was called to order by President Nick Bianchi Borough Council had a session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss personal  who led the Pledge of Allegiance.  issues.  Ar moment of Silence was observed for Thomas Linsenbigler, prior  Turtle Creek Fire Department Chief.  Roll Call:  President Bianchi - present Mr. Estocin - present Ms. Henkel - present Mr. Nolan - present Solicitor - present  Mr. Osman - present Mr. Spencer = present Mrs. Tinsley = present Mayor Forgie = present  Approval of the October 2023 minutes:  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Nolan approving the October 2023 minutes as submitted. Motion carried. Mr. Osman  abstain.  Correspondence: None Citizens Reports:  Lori Weisend- 426 George Street-Children in the area has been causing damage to her property and leaving trash in her yard. Can the parents of the children be given a citation for their actions?  Answer: Yes, they can.    Page 3  Beth Hamill- 1413 Maple Avenue-Thanked Council for having Maple Avenue paved. Will there be a Christmas Light Up the Creek this year? Ms. Henkel is still deciding if it will take place this year. Asked Mayor Forgie if CONNECT resource could help the community. Answer: Mayor Forgie said he would look into CONNECT.  Committee Reports:  Mr. Bianchi- Ordinance #1153-Repealing Ordinance #837- Establishing new regulations related to Street Openings and Restoration, authorizing to charge permit fees and establish bonding  requirements.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer approving Ordinance #1153, Street Opening, Restoration, permit fees and Bonding.  Motion carried.  The Borough is applying for CD Year 50. Two concurring resolutions required. First resolution is paving in the Stewart Street area. Second resolution for Catch Basins in various locations around town.  Motion  Mrs. Tinsley, Ms. Henkel approving the two concurring resolutions for CD Year 50. Motion carried.  The following are the dates for the 2024 Budget meetings:  The 2024 Budget Public hearing is on Monday, November 20, 2023, The 2024 Tentative Budget meeting will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 and the Final Budget meeting will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023. All meetings start at 6:30p.m.    Page 4  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer approving the 2024 Budget  Meetings. Motion carried.  Ms. Henkel- None Mr. Osman- None Mr. Estocin- None  Mrs Tinsley- On October 21 the PITT Students came to the Home Plate Garden to help closed down for the year. Some longtime volunteers will not be returning next year. Ifinterested in volunteering  a meeting will be held on November 14, 2023.  Mr. Nolan- None  Mr. Spencer- The 5 years handicapped parking spot renewals are as 921 Lynn Avenue, which has a handicap spot in the vicinity, has  follows:  submitted all the required documents.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Osman approving the renewal of the handicap spot in the vicinity of 921 Lynn Ave. Question: Anyone that has the proper documents can park in the spot. Motion carried.  1121 Lynn Avenue, which has a handicap spot in the vicinity,  has submitted all the required documents.  Motion  Mr. Nolan, Mrs. Tinsley approving the renewal of the handicap spot in the vicinity of 1121 Lynn Ave. Question: Anyone that has the proper documents can park in the spot. Motion carried.    Page 5  There are three (3) handicapped spots to be removed at the request 11-D Carothers Drive spot no longer needed and there were no other  of the original requestor.  requests.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Oman approving the removal of the handicap spot located at 11-D Carothers Drive.  Motion carried.  140-C Watson Drive spot no longer needed and there were no other  requests.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Ms. Henkel approving the removal of the handicap spot located at 140-C Watson Drive.  Motion carried.  135-A Watson Drive spot no longer needed and there were no  other requests.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Mrs. Tinsley approving the removal of the Handicap spot located at 135-A Watson Drive.  Motion carried.  Now that Maple Avenue has been paved the committee will be investigating on the adding additional stop signs along Maple Avenue. The Committee findings will be announced at the next  Council meeting.  The Civil Service will be conducting a Police test on November 14,  2023.    Page 6  Police and Public Safety  Mayor Forgie- The State Police are responding to all 3rd Shift calls. Once hiring occurs the State Police will no longer be needed. Upcoming meeting with EOS Energy will be held at the Woodland Hills High School on November 28 at 5:30p.m. This is a community meeting explaining how EOS can support the local towns. Last week I attended at meeting regarding the proposed National Museum of Broadcasting. Looking for funding and location  is in East Pittsburgh at the old bank. Chief's Report for October 2023:  Total Incidents Total Lockups Traffic Suspicious Person Thefts Stolen Vehicles Wanted Persons PSP Handled Calls Transport to ACJ Repo Investigations Dispute/Domestics Juvenile Comp/Runaway DOA Check the Welfare Accidents Animals Comp. Other  409 4 55 7 9 2 3 6 3 4 2 41 14 2 9 12 10 179  10-Properties were issued an Ordinance violation or warning.  Solicitor = None    Page 7  Old Business:  Ratifying payment of the October 2023 bills in the amount of  $503,989.29.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the payment of the October 2023 bills in the amount of $503,989.29. Motion carried.  New Business: None  Motion  Mrs. Tinsley, Ms. Henkel adjourning until the next meeting on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7pm. Motion carried.  Recorded by Julie Pantalone