Council Meeting March 4, 2024  Page 2  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly Council Meeting, held on March 4, 2024, was called to order by President Nick Bianchi who led the  Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call:  President Bianchi = present Mr. Estocin = absent Ms. Henkel = present Mr. Nolan - present Solicitor - present  Mr. Sanker - present Mr. Spencer - present Mr. King = present Mayor Forgie = absent  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Nolan to open the advertised Public Hearing for Ordinance #1154 criteria as to issuance of Disability  parking permits. Motion carried.  Ordinance #1154 is guidelines for the issuance of handicap spaces. Mr. Bianchi stated is there anyone that wants to speak on the ordinance  for or against. Let the record show that no one spoke.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel to adjourn the publiq hearing. Motion  carried.  Approval of the February 2024 minutes:  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Nolan approving the February 2024 minutes as submitted. Motion carried.  orcesponcenceAlegpren, League of Municipalities will hold their Educational Conference at Seven Springs from April 4-7,2024. Full Conference $350.00, Two Day Conference $275.00. Lodging cost  is 3 nights $549.45 and 2 nights $366.30.    Page 3  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Nolan any official wishing to attend the ALOM Conference notify the Borough  Administrator.  Motion carried.  Turtle Creek Valley COG is asking for a sponsorship for the ALOM  Educational Conference at Seven Springs.  Sponsorship Levels: Gold $1,000.00 Silver $500.00 Bronze $200.00  Motion  Mr. Nolan, Mr. King approving a $200.00 sponsorship to Turtle Creek Valley COG for the ALOM çonference.  Motion carried.  Citizens Report:  Ron Gehry-1208 Chestnut Street asking if any information has been obtained regarding ownership of the property that is behind his. No but the engineer looked at the water issue on Chestnut Street. A Anna Lawson-376 Highland Avenue- Thanked Council for addressing all her issues from last meeting. Mr. Bianchi responded the potholes Karen Horvath-225 Seneca Street-Asked Council if there is any word on scheduled paving for Seneca Street. The Engineer will be inspecting the road. Asked if the Miller Street steps be reopened. Mr. Bianchi stated the Miller Street steps will remain closed.  curb along the area will be fixed.  were filled and the Engineer request a wedge curb.,  Committee Reports:  Ms. Henkel- Based on his performance the Public Works Committee recommends the promotion of Brandon Steininger to Public Work Foreman at the rate of $29.00 an hour retroactive as of February 2,  2024.    Page 4  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer hiring Brandon Steininger to Public Works Foreman $29.00 an hour, February 2, 2024.  Motion carried.  Litter Walk starting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 4:30-6:00p.m. supplies will be given and if there is a rain delay it will be pushed to the next week. This is in addition to the town wide cleanup day, Saturday,  April 20, 2024.  Mr. King- The Woodland Hills High School of Performing Arts is requesting an AD for their school musical, Wonderland. The AD costs  are:  Xtra-Large $100.00 Large-$80.00 Medium-555.00 Small-$30.00  The Borough usually does the Large Ad $80.00  Motion  Mr. King, Ms. Henkel approving an AD for the WHHS Performing Art musical, Wonderland at $80.00. Motion  carried.  Mr. Bianchi- The following addresses are the Act 152 demolition which is funded by money from deed transfers: 402 Larimer Avenue, 403 Larimer Avenue, 509 Larimer Avenue and 511 Larimer Avenue. A Condemnation Hearing needs to be scheduled for the April 8, 2024.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer approving the Condemnation hearing for the ACT 152 demolition of 402.403,509 &511 Larimer Avenue properties on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Motion carried.  Mr. Spencer- Consider a motion requesting the Civil Service Commission to the process for another test for Fulltime Police Officers.    Page 5  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spener approving the Civil Service Commission to start the testing process for a Fulltime Officer.  Motion carried.  Mr. Sanker- From the hearing earlier Ordinance #1154 establishing  criteria for disability parking spots.  Motion  Mr. Sanker, Mr. King approving Ordinance #1154 Criteria for  disability parking spots. Motion carried.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer approving the appropriate officials to  Sign Ordinance #1154. Motion carried.  Police and Public Safety  Police Chief McCaul thanked Council and the Mayor for their new hire.  Solicitor - None Old Business:  Ratifying payment of the February 2024 bills in the amount of  $228,885.75.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Sanker ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the payment of the February 2024 bills in the amount of $228.885.75. Motion  carried.    Page 6  New Business: None  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Henkel adjourning until the next meeting on  Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7pm. Motion carried.  Recorded by Julie Pantalone