Page 2  Council Meeting December 4, 2023  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly Council Meeting, held on December 4, 2023, 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 = absent Solicitor = present  Mr. Osman = present Mr. Spencer - present Mrs. Tinsley - absent Mayor Forgie - present  Approval of the November 2023 minutes:  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Osman approving the November 2023  minutes as submitted. Motion carried.  Correspondence: Human Services Center Mon Valley looking for volunteers for their free tax preparation from January to April. No experience necessary, will train. Contact number is 412-437-8229.  Citizens Reports:  Anna Lawson-376 Highland Avenue-Requested Council review the road condition of Sanderson Alley. Are there any plans to resurface the roadway? Council will have the Engineer look into the issues.  Committee Reports:  Mr. Bianchi- The Tentative Budget meeting for the 2024 budget will be held on Monday. December 18, 2024 ate 6:30p.m. then will be on review for 10 days and the Final 2024 Budget meeting will be held on  Thursday, December 28, 2024 at 6:30p.m.    Page 3  Ms. Henkel- None Mr. Osman- None Mr. Estocin- None  Mr. Spencer- Removal of the handicap spot in the vicinity of 319  James Street. Requestor has moved.  Motion  Mr. Spence, Ms. Henkel approving the removal oft the handicap spot in the vicinity of 319 James Street  Motion carried.  The Police and Public Safety Committee has concluded that stop signs in to be installed on Maple Avenue. Stop signs to be installed at the corner of Maple Avenue and Charles Street in both  directions.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Estocin approving the installation of stop signs at the corner of Maple Avenue and Charles Street.  Motion carried.  Stop signs to be installed at the corner of Maple Avenue and Mercer  Street in both directions.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel approving the installation of stop signs at the corner of Maple Avenue and Mercer Street.  Motion carried.  The Police and Public Safety Committee recommends the hiring of Part time Police Officer, Rose Mizak, at the rate of $22.40 an hour.    Page 4  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel approving the hiring of Part time Police Officer, Rose Mizak at $22.40 an hour. Motion  carried.  The Police and Public Safety Committee recommends the hiring of Part time Police Officer, Malik Harrison, at the rate of $22.40 an hour.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Estocin approving the hiring of Part time Police Officer, Malik Harrison, at $22.40 an hour. Motion  carried.  The Police and Public Safety Committee is requesting the Civil  Service conduct a Full time Police Officer test.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Osman approving the Committee to contact the Civil Service to conduct a Full time Police  officer test. Motion carried.  Police and Public Safety  Mayor Forgie- Thanked Council members Mr. Osman and Mrs. Tinsley for their years and commitment to this town. Mr. Osman thanked the community that let him serve all these years.  Chief's Report for November 2023:  Total Incidents Total Lockups Traffic Suspicious Person Thefts  351 3 25 6 2  Year to date 4853    Page 5  Wanted Persons Shots Fired Transport to ACJ Overdose Investigations Dispute/Domestics Juvenile Comp/Runaway DUI Check the Welfare Accidents Animals Comp. Other  1 1 2 2 9 16 9 1 12 7 6 249  26 Ordinance citations all for List of Tenants from landlords.  Solicitor = None Old Business:  Ratifying payment of the November 2023 bills in the amount of  $156,129.74.  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Mr. Spencer ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the payment of the November 2023 bills in the amount of $156,129.74. Motion carried.  New Business: None  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel adjourning until the next meeting on  Monday, January 2, 2024 at 7pm. Reorganization meeting.  Motion carried.  Recorded by Julie Pantalone