REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duane Piccirilli, President William J.I Moder, III, Vice-President Louis E. Squatrito, Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member  PLEASE SHUTOFFALL CELL PHONES  July 24, 2024  Immediately following the 6:00 PM Work Session  1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  2) GENERAL a. Roll Call  b. Consideration ofapproval of the minutes of the June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting.  € Consideration of monthly administrative reports.  3) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS  a. Presentation of proclamation recognizing the achievements of the Hickory High School b. Presentation of proclamation recognizing the achievements of the Kennedy Catholic  Girls GolfTeam.  High School Girls Basketball Team.  4) CITIZEN'S! FORUM  The Board of Commissioners welcomes constructive comments and input from the public. Residents wishing to comment shall first raise their hand, be acknowledged by the Board President, then approach the podium. They will preface any comments with their name and address. Comments will be addressed to the Board only and not to any individual Board member or other member ofthe audience. Those commenting should make every effort to  avoid being repetitive.  CiyofHermitage Vision: To create a vibrant and prosperous city that is the region' 's commercial and employment hub and the residential community ofchoice, marked by safe and pleasant neighborhoods,  and diverse recreational, entertainment and enrichment opportunities.    5) FINANCE  a. Consideration of the monthly reports of the Treasurer. b. Consideration of additions and exonerations to taxes.  RESOLUTION: NO. 14-2024 authorizing an agreement with the Farrell Area School d. Consideration ofa motion to authorize a property tax refund to Kohl's for overpayment  District for tax collection. of2022 property taxes.  6) PLANNING AND ZONING  a. RESOLUTION NO. 13-2024 authorizing the submission of a CFA Multimodal grant  application.  7) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  a. PUBLIC HEARING of an ordinance amending Ordinance 8-2008 to add additional lands where drilling or use of any new private ground water wells for either potable or agricultural b. FINAL VOTE of an ordinance amending Ordinance 8-2008 to add additional lands where drilling or use of any new private ground water wells for either potable or agricultural INTRODUCTION of an ordinance adopting the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program  purposes is prohibited.  purposes is prohibited.  and authorizing initial funding of the program.  8) PUBLICIMPROVEMENTS  a. Consideration of a motion to award the construction contract for the CDBG paving project. b. Consideration ofa motion to award the construction contract for the 2024 Neighborhood Motion to authorize an application fora Visit Mercer County Beautification grant for  Investment Program.  the City Center Corridor Beautification Project.  9) PUBLIC SAFETY 10) MISCELLANEOUS  a. INTRODUCTION of an ordinance authorizing the sale of a vacant parcel ofl land.    11) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF TONIGHT'S AGENDA  The Board of Commissioners welcomes constructive comments and input from the public. Residents wishing to comment shall first raise their hand, be acknowledged by the Board President, then approach the podium. They will preface any comments with their name and address. Comments will be addressed to the Board only and not to any individual Board member or other member oft the audience. Those commenting should make every effort to  avoid being repetitive.  12) CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  13) ADJOURNMENT  Distributed. July 15, 2024 Redistributed July 19,2024    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING  JUNE 26, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice President Louis E. Squatrito, Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member Bernie Harry, City Treasurer Brett W. Stedman, Solicitor  Staff members in attendance were:  Gary Hinkson Adam Piccirillo Wayne Covert  Gary Gulla Jeremy Coxe  Chad Nych Adam Mild  Rachael Manuel Don Cannon Vikki Gruitza Amy Gargiulo  Mark Longietti Jamie Brown Kristina Thomas Jessica Gotch  There were thirteen (13) members of the public in attendance.  MINUTES  Mr. Squatrito made a motion to approve the minutes for the May 22, 2024 Regular Meeting. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes;  Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  Mr. Linton made ai motion to approve the administrative reports. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes.  Motion carried.  SPECIALRECOGNITION  Proclamations were prepared for the Hickory High School Girls Golf Team. Due to no one in attendance from the team Commissioner Piccirilli noted that the City would make arrangements  for distribution of the proclamations to each of the nine team members.  CITIZEN'S FORUM Citizen's Forum.  Mr. Piccirilli opened the Citizen's Forum. There being no comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the    Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024 Page 2 FINANCE  . Consideration of the monthly reports of the Treasurer. Mr. Linton made a motion to approve the Treasurer's! Report. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as: follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. b. Consideration of additions and exonerations to taxes. Mr. Squatrito made a motion to accept the additions and exonerations to taxes. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion Consideration of a motion to approve a refund of real estate taxes. Mr. Moder read the summary and made ai motion to approve the refund ofi real estate taxes in the amount of $87.46 due to an error on the property's deed. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. d. - Consideration of a motion to accept the 2023 audit. Mr. Piccirilli read the summary and motioned to accept the audit. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes. Motion carried.  carried.  PLANNING AND ZONING a. Consideration of Subdivision Plan:  Final Subdivision Plan Joyce Hettrick et alLots 1&2-Scott Drive. Mr. Squatrito read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with no outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr.  Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes. Motion carried. b. Consideration ofl Land Development Plan:  Hermitage Readiness Center Major Land Development Plan - East State Street. Mr. Linton read the summary and made ai motion to approve the plan with four conditions. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, RISOLITIONNO.IINA authorizing submission of a HOME grant application. Mr. Moroco read the summary and motioned to adopt the resolution authorizing submission ofthe grant application to apply for $750,000 in HOME grant funds. Second by Mr. Linton. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton,  yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes. Motion carried.  yes. Motion carried.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  a. INTRODUCTION of an ordinance amending Ordinance 8-2008 to add additional lands    Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024 Page 3  where drilling or use ofany new private ground water wells for either potable or agricultural purposes is prohibited. Mr. Piccirilli read the summary and motioned to set the public hearing and final vote for the July 24, 2024 Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. b. RESOLUTION NO. 12-2024 adopting the recommended procurement policy to meet the requirements ofthe "Uniform Guidance".. Mr. Moder read the summary and motioned to adopt the resolution. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes. Motion carried.  Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried.  FUBLCIMPROVMENIS  a. Consideration of a motion authorizing final design and bidding for the City Center Corridor Beautification Project Phase I. Mr. Squatrito read the summary and motioned to approve authorizing the stafft to complete final design and solicit bids for Phase 1 ofthe project. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr.  Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes. Motion carried.  PUBLICSAFETY  a. Consideration of a motion to appoint a Corporal in the Hermitage Police Department. Mr. Linton read the summary and motioned to appoint Officer Jamie Brown to the rank of Corporal. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Police Chief Adam Piccirillo provided some background information about Officer Brown. He is a 22-year veteran of the police department and one oft the original members of the Mercer County CIRT team. He has always been a dynamic and influential member ofthe Police Chief Piccirilli then recognized Officer Adam Mild who was appointed as sergeant on June 2, 2024. He stated it has been an honor and privilege to work with him. He was  Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes. Motion carried.  department.  appointed as corporal last year and is now sergeant.  MISCELLANEOUS  a. Consideration of a motion to appoint a student member to the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Moroco read the summary and motioned to appoint Gianna Fleming as a student member for a term beginning August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. b. Consideration of a motion authorizing the auction of unused police vehicles. Mr. Piccirilli read the summary and motioned to authorize the auction of nine police vehicles through  Linton, yes. Motion carried.    Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024 Page 4  propertyroom.com and deposit any funds received in the appropriate General Fund revenue account. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr.  Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried.  PUBLIC DISCUSSION  Patricia Lewis, Canal Street, thanked Don Cannon and Gary Gulla for fixing street signs about parking. She called about a problem regarding the signs, they took care ofi it and she has not had  any trouble since then.  CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Mr. Moder: motioned to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Squatrito. The meeting was adjourned  at 6:26] p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson July 9,2024    BUILDING DEPARTMENT  MONTHLY REPORT  JUNE 2024    F de  E U @            3  4 4  3 7  3  2 EE  E L a  3  3 80  3 4  -  1EIn  E a a    0 o  a    &  o a a  00 4    Hermitage Fire Department  ReportoOperations  M  VSYINN  Submitted, July 10,2024 John Flynn, Fire Marshal  7/10/2024    JUNE. 2024 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  RESPONSE LOG: 81 RESPONSES  FIRES:2(2.479 1) 1Structure Fire IA Muitual Aid Farrell 2) 1V Vegetation. Fire EMS/MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: 16(19.75%) 1) 51 Motor Velhiidle Acoidents With Injuries 2) 41 Lit Assist To! EMS 3) 41 Mottor Vehiidle Aocidents Nol Iimjuries 4) 1Extricattion From Velhidle 5) 2Searches For Missing Person HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: 19 (23.46%) 1) 12 Wires Down - Cablle, Telephone, or Power 2) 51 Nattural Gas lLeaks/Fuel Spill 3) 1Carbon Monoxide 4) 1Chemical Spill SERVICE CALLS: 13(16.05%) 1) 2Mutuall Aid Standbys 2) 2Amimall Rescues 3) 6Service Calls 4) 3Umauthorize! Buirming GOOD INTENT: 15 (18.52%) 1) 10 Camcelatioms While Emroute 2) 2 Noi iimcidemt Found Atl oration 3) 2A Autinonze Bummimg 4) 1Smoke! Scare FALSE ALARM: 13(16.05%)  1) 6A Automatic Alarms-Unintentional 2) 7Automatic. Aamms-Maliunctioning Alarms WEATHER RELATED INGDENTS:313.79)  1)  3D Down TTirees TIME OF DAY OF CALIS: 8a.m. to! 5pm-4 47Calls 5 p.m. to 8 am- 34 Calls Momday thru Friday: 64 Saturday and! Sumday: 17  Patagonia Apparatus Response Total For Month: 1 Motor Vehidlel Exthricatticom Hemmitage  2 Boat Responses    Wheatland Apparatus Response Total For Month: 1 Motorr Velhiidle Extrication Hermitage  1 Smoke Scare  MUTUAL AID  TOTAL AID GIVEN: 3-Clark 2-V West Middlesex 1-Sharon 1-Shemango 1-F Farrelll 1-Sharpsville 0  TOTAL MUTUAL AID RECEIVED:  TRAINING Equipmemt Chedks Hose Depkoyment and Firel Techniques Structure Burm Tiraining  ACTIVITIES Sharpsville Parade INSPECTIONS 5Life Safety Imspections  Monthly' Weather Siren Test: Al Sirens Working  Thel Hermitage/Patagonia Fire Department ttookka all lleadership rollei in assisting wwitth tther major arire off Pautly Likens. Wes seandhedi tthe Shemango Lake fort three days and were commemded by PSP for oure elforts wwilth thes search. This arime wast mentally and physically demanding on alle offe oure orews. Our departmemt mmot conlya assisted wwitht the seardh, butt allso protected tthe Citye of Hermitage: amda at oe poimt we were covering ffort three other commumities wwhile the search wast taking place. Wowe can Ibe wery prroud of our dedicatted members and tthe effort they put fforth to! brimg some dlosert tot tthisl honiffice crime.    JUNE 2024 PERSONNEL RESPONSE TOTALS (Out of8 81 Calls)  Name - Hermitage Boren, Christie Bradac, Greg Breir, Mark Canon, Harry Cary, Chris Olark, Case (Emp!) Cowam, Wallt Daniells, Jolhin Daniells, John' "Bubba" Dignall, Nick Ehrhart, Rich Endesky, Steve Fette, Josh Fiscus, Ben (Cadet) Fiscus, Robert Flynn, John (Empl) Hougelman, Dave Jenkins, Matt Kantner, Chuck Kriebel, Tiffany Leech, Nick Longwell, Gary Lowrey, Mike Luoich, Ray Madk, Ryan (Cadet) McHemry, Liam (Cadet) McKnight Charles Morse Baylee (Cadet) Myhra Jason Patton Jackson Patton, Brianna Prather Adam (Empl) Prather Rae Reda Jim (Empl) Redfoot Tom Risavi Brian Roberts, Brandon Rollinson TC Rollinson TJ Ruffo, Abby (Cadet) Scott Ryam (Cadet) Sellby, Mark Sellby, Nicholas Thrasher, Chris Vasconii David Wadlow Mike  Monthly Call Volume 2 0 6 0 28 38 20 0 3 0 10 10 8 23 4 59 0 0 0 0 32 1 1 27 0 0 16 0 39 12 5 50 0 52 1 2 0 19 14 0 29 0 0 B 18 7  Name-Patagonia Monthly Call Volume  Chlpka, Jamie Chlpka, Matt Fox, Bryon Fox, Dylan Goleb, Mike Henry, Wade Rodemoyer, Brian Scheuermann, Keith Zalewski, Lou 55 Total Personmel Below 10% 10% to 20% 20% to 30% 30% to 40% 40%1 to 50% Above! 50%  1 2 1 0 8 1 0 10 0 %of Personmnel Respomding 65% 11% 5% 95 3% 55  65% of membership respond to less than 10% of calls. 11% ofr membership respond to 10%1 tto 20%ofcalls.  5% of membership respond tto 20%1 to 30% of calls.  3% of membership respond to 40% to 50% of calls. 5Sal membershp respond b mors In 50% picalls  Collor Represents W/neatlamd Firelfighter Empl= City Employee, Paid Staff    MONTHLY ACTIVITY FOR THE NON-OWNER OCCUPIED PROGRAM  June 2024 INSPECTIONS: VIOLATIONS FOUND:  65i inspections completed  8Missing or nonfunctioning smoke alarms found, 6 of which corrected during inspection 3Missing or nonfunctioning CO alarm, corrected during inspection 1Grill on balcony, provided 30 days to correct the violation, corrected within 5 days 12 violations were found, 10 of which resolved during the inspections, 2 violations to conduct  follow-up inspections on, 1 ofwhich completed already.  COMPLAINT: None TRAINING: None OTHER:    VSYIN  June 2024  MONTHLY REPORT  HERMITAGE INSPECTION HEALTH DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT  Submitted by:  Kasselly bennf  City Inspector    TO: FROM: DATE:  Hermitage Board of Commissioners Russell V.I Penn, Kr, City Inspector  07/11/2024  SUBJECT Junel Monthly Report 2024  There: are 159 active construction permits with thei following inspections (71) completed for  the month of. June. 14 Setbacki inspections 05 Footer Inspections 04 Foundation Inspections 02 Building  01 Underground Plumbing 06 Electrical Inspections 00 Mechanical Inspections 01 Roughl Plumbing Inspections 05 Framing Inspections 00 Energy Conservation Inspections 00 Wall Board. Inspections 06 Swimming Pools/Fences & Barriers  00 Accessibility 00 Sign Inspections 03 Demolition Inspections 00 Fire Protection 24 Finall Inspections 00 Health Inspections    MONTHLY  ANALYTICS  OVERVIEW  JUNE 2024  'o  - :  NSVLVAS    JUNE Followers & Reach  Followers  Reach  60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000  Facebook Instagram  X  Linkediin Pinterest Youlube  TaNes Pay Num/Dmlime BUR Pay  26%  78%6  Propertty 66.16  ChatBot Analytics 98 Total Users 116 Total Questions Fireworks  TrashRecycimg 78%  Nptify Me 46.1%  Top Questions Property. Recycling.  Code Enforcement 10.4%  Events 2686  Misc.  Emplnymmemt 13% 09% Tirees  Tirash &F Reryaclimg 1% 14.5%  Other 19496  Streeti Light 48% Smpa & lipeR Remowall 32%  Pariks & Playgroumds See Click Fix Analytics  1695 Potihole 97%  4 New Request for. June  Sener 11.3%  Private Property 1L3%  Property Maintenance 21%    Admin:  Review monthly reports Budget reconciliation Website updates General IT Operations: ERP user permissions ERP Management. Troubleshoot Time & Attendance issues Project Management Spectrum Connection Project for WPC pump stations Time & Attendance software mplementation Training: Train department heads in Time & Attendance  JUNE IT Support Request  0  2  777  YTD Website Subscribers  Jolbs 29%  Agemda Centter 14.6%  June e-Newsletter 536 Subscribers. 220 opened Notify Me 649 Subscribers 36 Email/Text notificatic sent in June  Notify Me 35.2%  Newsflash 25.9%  Allert Cemter 5.4%  Calemdaris) 16%    Project Progress Report  June  Vs  Information Technology (IT)  Continuously updated City and LindenPointe websites, including ongoing training for the City Al  Chatbot.  2. Managed software and general support tickets with third-party vendors  3. Provided software support and training for employees transitioning into new roles and adopting 4. Assisted employees with Munis user permission issues, including setting up new roles and  new software systems. resolving access problems. document retention.  Addressed various IT-related support requests, including Tyler Tech support, Microsoft apps, and  6. Conducted a Spectrum meeting to review quotes and discuss connectivity solutions. 7. Finalized and sent out the security memo for. June, addressing any new security concerns. 8. Completed the Time and Attendance Workflow and Permissions setup, including training  department heads.  Marketing  1. Managed social media inquiries, responded to website and app requests, and boosted various  social media posts.  2. Organized and scheduled vendor spotlights for social media posts.  3. Updated the website with new information, including kickball rules and Active Net details. 4. Planned and executed marketing strategies for the. Arts Fest and Night Market, including creating 5. Organized Gity outing toi the Mahoning Valley Scrapper's Baseball night, finalized details with  graphics and organizing vendor layouts.  Scrappers correspondent, sent reminder email to attendees    Project Progress Report  June  Pension  1. Managed police pension account disbursements and reconcilations.  2. Updated pension master files and addressed various pension-related inquiries andi issues.  Payroll  1. Processed quarterly taxi filings and other required reports.  2. Handled wage reimbursement billing and various adjustments for promotions and other changes.    RECREATION &  JULY 2024  COMMUNITY EVENTS BOARD MATERIALS  a FIRE  / O  o  RP  PARKS  RECREATION Summer: Camp Summer Rec Kickball Tournament  EVENTS Night Markets Arts Fest  DEK Hockey Rink Giving Week    News & Updates  HAC  The City of Hermitage hosted one day of District: 10 playoff games and a softball tournament.  Summer sports are gearing up. Softball fields and multipurpose fields are reserved for various sports like Little  Hornets Football and Cheer, Softball, & Soccer.  DEKH Hockey Summer Rec Cross Country-97 Volleyball-: 114 Girls Basketball- 54 Boys Basketball- 95 Lacrosse-16 Wrestling- 23 Violin- 4 lessons scheduled Tennis- 62 Boys Soccer-31 Girls Soccer-14  Preparations for the concrete work are underway  Summer Rec Registration closed on. June 14th with registration numbers at:  The summer camp program has over: 320 campers registered from the Shenango Valley and beyond. Roughly  half are Hermitage residents. Communityl Events  The first Night Market was held on Thursday, July: 11th with over 50 vendors and live entertainment by Steve Vuich. The children's tent was: sponsored! by the Kiwanis Club giving away over. 40 bicycle helmets. Arts festival planning continues with at few artist vendor spots open and food vendor spots filled. Entertainment is booked and we are working on advertising contracts. The City was awarded al Festival Marketing Grant from stmercercounypacom Arts Festival will be! Saturday, July 27th and! Sunday the The Second annual city Kickball Tournament will be held at HAC on August 3rd. The tournament We plan to have The Whole Sha'bang food truck on site. The Cityisp partnering with the Shenagno Valley YMCA on the  28th.  event and registration is open!  Giving Week  Giving week was held. June 22nd through June 18th with the Community Foundation. The Friends of Stull  Nature Reserver aised $1,083.    PLANNING, COMMUNITY.AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  'N  CORE VALUES VIBRANT CITY HEALTHY CITY THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS PROSPEROUS ECONOMY COMPLETE CORRIDORS  JUNE MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT  JULY 24, 2024: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING  HERMITAGE)A  HICKORY HARCH HERMI aus, 7he Pue  Our Vision:  Tocreate a vibrant and prosperous city that is the region's commercial and employment hub and the residential community ofchoice, marked bysafe and pleasant neighborhoods, and diverse recreational, entertainment and  enrichment opportunities.    Contents  1.1 Items for Consideration by the City of Hermitage Board of Commissioners.  2. Infrastructure and Facility Project Report.. 2.2 Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP). 2.31 Hermitage Athletic Complex.. A. Dek Hockey Project. B. PennDOT MTF Trail Project.  2.1 Capital Paving.  2.4 Lamor Road / North Keel Ridge Road - PennDOT TIIF. 2.5 Joy Cone Plant Expansion RACP (3246-00). 2.6 Kelly Road Improvement Project. 2.7 Route: 18 (North Hermitage Road): Sidewalk Project. 3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Report.. 3.1 CDBG Contract Status Report.. 3.2 Housing Rehabiltation Report..  3.3 CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements. 4. Vibrant City Center Project (2030 Comprehensive Plan Value #1)..  4.1 Shenango' Valley Mall Redevelopment 4.2Town Center RACP Site Readiness Grants..  43CFAMTF Grant.. 4.4 PennDOT MTF Grant..  451 Hermitage Road/Route 181 Median Beautification Project. 5. Community and Business Development Programs and Initiatives. 51 HMA! South Neshannock Road! Sewer Extension Project..  5.2 Rodney W/hite Playground Project.. 5.3 HMA: Slurry Tank Project. 551 Hermitage Small Biz. 5.6 Wheatland Merger. 6.0 Community Event Schedule. 7Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Publication. 8.1 Hermitage Planning Commission:  0 o  5.4 Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Site Preparation Project.  5.7 City of ermitage/Hermitage Little League/Penn State Shenango Collaborative.  14 14 14 14 15 16 16 16 18  8.Authorities Boards, Commissions (ABCs) and Community Partners.  8.21 Hermitage Community and Economic Development Commission (HCEDC).  A. Homebuyer Assistance Program Committee. B. Housing Development Assistance Initiatives. 8.3 Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation (SVEZC). 8.4 Penn-Northwest Development Corporation. 8.6L LindenPointe Development Corporation. 9. Supplemental Information, Reports and Minutes.  8.5 Homegrown Initiative.    1. Items for Consideration by the City of Hermitage Board  of Commissioners  Resolution! No. 13-2024 authorizing the submission of the CFA Multimodal grant application  2. Infrastructure and Facility Project Report  2.1 Capital Paving Location: Bid Opening Date: Contractor Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  Jerry Lane, Tiffany Lane, Fran Lane, Lee Run Road, Danielle Court & Wheatland Community Center Parking Lot  April12,2024 $332,169.98 June17,2024 Substantially complete  Youngblood Paving, Wampum, PA  2.2 Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)  Location: Bid Date: Bid Opening Date: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  South Oakdale. Avenue, Trace Street Advertised. June 27, 2024 July16,2024 TBD TBD  Tentative August 2024  The objective of the Neighborhood Investment Program is to systematically upgrade the City infrastructure, an area at at time in our older, established neighborhoods before deterioration begins by identifying the program areas, taking a comprenensive assessment of existing conditions including input from property owns and residents, determining needs and developing a work plan. funding sources and a timeline. The anticipated program outcomes are to develop public/private partnerships where property owners and utilities work with the City on area improvements, such as upgrading and improving public facilities, and the residents continue to maintain or improve their properties maximizing property values and al high quality of life in our neighborhoods. (Please see attached map of neighborhood blocks.)  2    CURRENTTARGET, AREA BLOCK7/2022-20272  The neighborhood targeted fori improvements includes the area bounded by East State Street on the north, South Buhl Farm Drive on the east, SVI Freeway on the south and the City of Sharon oni the west.  Block4 2013-2016  Block5 2013:2016  Block1 1998-2007 Block2  2008-2012  Block7 2021-2027  Block6 2019-2020  Block3 2009-2011  NIP History by  Block Area  3    2.3 Hermitage Athletic Complex  A. Dek Hockey Project  Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PA CFAC Grant:  October 2023 August 2024 $427,000 $231,000  The City has received a $231,000 grant from the PA Commonwealth Financing.  The City purchased the Dek Hockey rink, including tiles and dasher boards, through the PA COSTARS GEM Building Contractors and Developers, New Castle, PA was awarded the rink site preparation and The project site restoration, pedestrian facilities and paving is scheduled to be completed by the  program. Construction is substantially complete.  concrete contract ini the amount of $217.430. Construction is complete.  Street Department in. July 2024.  B. PennDOT MTF Trail Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PennDOT MTF Grant:  Tentative February 2025  TBD TBD TBD TBD $517,000 $350,000  The grant contract is pending and engineering work will begin in 2024. The project includes constructing  trails connecting Lorenwood Drive in the Hermitage Athletic Complex.  2.4 Lamor Road / North Keel Ridge Road - PennDOTTIF  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost:  Tentative October 2024  TBD TBD 2025 TBD $1,730,000  4    PennDOT MTF Grant:  $1,730,000  The grant contract and project construction will be managed by PennDOT Districtip personnel The project is an investment in Transportation Infrastructure improvements to support the plant expansion In collaboration with. Joy Cone and PennDOT District: 1, a request was made to expand the projectgrant scope to include North Keel Ridge Road (SR3011). The request was approved by DCED on May 24, 2024.  of Joy Cone and update key access points for the manufacturing plant.  2.5J Joy Cone Plant Expansion RACP (3246-00)  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: RACPGrant: Private Match - Joy:  February 14, 2024 Kirila Contractors, Inc. $2,075.079 February 2024 Tentative October 2024 $1,000,000 $1,100,000  AF RACP award was received on October 26, 2022.  WallacePancher Group (W/PG) was retained by. Joy Cone to provide project design services. Resolution No. 8-2023 authorized the city to file the full project application.  The staff is working with. Joy Cone and' WPG to prepare and submit the required Project Management Proposal (PMP) documentation to the Governor's Office of Budget (OB). PMP was submitted to the State June 7, 2024 and we are currently awaiting a response for the next steps. The State assigned a consultant, T&V W Consultants, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA to assist the Commonwealth with the project.  2.6 Kelly Road Improvement Project  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: STU Grant:  April: 11,2024 TBD July 2024 October 2024 $462.795 $462.795  Lindy Paving - New Galilee, PA  The City has been awarded a transportation grant through the Mercer County MPO, Surface Transportation Urban (STU), ini the amount of $462.795. for a project toi improve Kelly Road. The scope of workincludes  5    pavement and stormwater improvements. and share the road markings and signage. The project will be in cooperation with the Borough of Sharpsville's plans toi improve High Street and Mercer Avenue. The City began project engineering in the Fall of 2022. The City is finalizing details with PennDOT on reducing scope and cost tol be within budget. The project is tentatively scheduled to beginJuly15,  2024.  2.7 Route 18 (North Hermitage Road) Sidewalk Project  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: TASA Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD $392.583  $392.583 & Preconstruction Costs  The City has been awarded a Federal Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) grant through PennDOT. The grant ist for a Safe Routes To School Project that will extend sidewalks on the west side of Route 18 from the intersection with Highland Road to the existing sidewalk near the Valley' YMCA property. The reimbursement grant agreement with PennDOT was fully executed on. June 27, 2024.  3.Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project  Report  3.1 CDBG Contract Status Report  City of Hermitage CDBG Program (Community Development Block Grant) PA DCED - The City of Hermitage is an entitlement City through HUD and the PAI Department of Community and Economic Development The city receives an annual allocation offunds, based on an entitlement formula, that is geared towards providing fundable and eligible projects to low-moderate income citizens in the city, focusing ona3year community development plan. The city typically focuses on roadway improvement projects in qualified areas of the city. housing rehabilitation for single-family, owner occupied, income  eligible homes, and grant administration. Program Year Contract No.  Grant Period  Amount  Status/Exp. To Date $329.220 $337.249 $54.961 $0  2020 2021 2022 2023  C000075970 C000082260 C000064344 C000089099  1/27/21-3/16/25 $329.200 1/10/22-1/9/26 $337.249 1/3/23-1/2/27 5/8/24-5 5/7/28 $318,801  $318,613  6    3.2 Housing Rehabilitation Report CDBG/HOME Housing Rehabilitation Report - City of Hermitage Homes currently undergoing rehabilitation. .0  There are Ppoamalaylweny-seven (27) applicants on the Hermitage waiting list. The City of Hermitage Housing Rehabiltation Program focuses on providing funds, through a deferred loan to grant program, for qualified, single-family, owner occupied, income eligible homeowners ini the city of Hermitage. The city partners with the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership to deliver these funds. The partnership with LCCAP incudes initial intake and income verification, home inspections and lead hazard assessments, specifications for work, and bidding to qualified contractors. The homes are brought up to minimum housing standards. Typical worki includes roofs, doors, windows, siding, furnaces, etc. The City uses CDBG funds, HOME funds and other grant funds applied for to complete the projects. The City applied fora al HOME investment partnership granti in. June 2024 to continue its  Housing Rehabilitation Program.  3:3 CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements  Location: Bid Date: Bid Opening Date: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  South Crescent Drive, King Drive Advertised June 27, 2024 July16, 2024 5150,000-200,000 TBD TBD  4. Vibrant City Center Project (2030 Comprehensive Plan  Value #1) and commercial uses.  The Vision - Hermitage is ay vibrant City, featuring a walkable city center that is home to ar mix of residential The Intent - With the retail commercial landscape changing, the time is ripe toi focus on creating a walkable City Center that is home to public open space, a mixture of uses and entertainment Placing a higher emphasis on building form and design can help to establish an identity for what is now, the  geographic center of the City.  7    4.1 Shenango Valley Mall Redevelopment  During the Hermitage 2030 Comprehensive Plan Process and within the concept ofa al Vibrant City Center, much time was spent discussing the potential redevelopment ofi the Shenango Valley Mall site. The mall site is seen as the prime opportunity to make the vision for a "vibrant city center" ar reality. The private ownership of the property has been al barrier for a potential redevelopment for many years. On August 5"h, 2022 the SVI Mall site was purchased by Flicore, a privately held real estate development firm located in Pepper Pike, OH. The city staff has been working with the Flicore leadership team as they plan to redevelop the 54-acre-site. The staff is strongly encouraged that a significant investment in the deteriorated site will result in a successful project. The Mall closed on May 31. The developer is working with utility companies to shut off service and conducting an Asbestos Assessment in preparation ofa  demolition permit.  4.2 Town Center RACP Site Readiness Grants  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant: Private Match - Flicore:  Tentatively September2024  TBD TBD Q42024 TBD $7,161.500 $3.500,000 $3.661.500  A$2.5M RACP award was received on August 1, 2019 and a $1M RACP award was received on December  23. 2020.  WallacePancher Group (W/PG) was retained by Flicore to provide project design services. Resolution No. 18-2022 authorized the City to file a combined project application fori the two awards. The staff is working with Flicore and W/PG to prepare and submit the required Special Conditions"  The city received the RACP project grant agreement on. January19.2024  documentation to the Governor's Office of Budget (OB),  43 CFA MTF Grant  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  TBD TBD TBD Q42024 TBD  8    Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant Private Match - Flicore:  $1,043.000 $730,000 $313,000  A$730.000 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was received on November 12, 2019 for a City Center public roadway project connecting the SVN Mall redevelopment project to the Route 18/Route 62 Roundabout. This grant was extended until. June: 30, 2025.  4.4 PennDOT MTF Grant  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant: Private Match:  Tentative February2025  TBD TBD Q22025 TBD $1.758,000 $1,230,000 $528,000  A$1,230,000 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was received on April 16, 2021 for a City Center public roadway project connecting the SVI Mall redevelopment project and the undeveloped 24  acre site to a Route 18 signalized intersection at School Drive.  4.5 City Center Corridor Beautification Project  This project will remove the larger concrete medians along both North and South Hermitage Road (Rt. 18) between the Shenango Valley Freeway and School Drive and replace the concrete with appropriate, attractive landscaping. The project is a component of the Town Center Project and is planned to be completed in 2024. On. June 4: 2024. staff met with PennDOT District Engineer Brian McNulty to facilitate approval fort the project. The Cityi intends to apply for a Beautification Grant through' Visit Mercer County  PAi inJuly: 2024 with a maximum available grant of $20,000.  5.Community and Business Development Programs and  Initiatives  5.1 HMA South Neshannock Road Sewer Extension Project  Bid Date: Contractor:  Tentative Fall 2024 TBD  9    Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Estimated Project Cost: CFAState Grants:  TBD Tentative Winter 2024 $2,037,888 $1,418,210  The project will extend sewer lines to 93 homes and businesses along South Neshannock Road and portions ofVirginia Road and Miller Road and includes the purchase of grinder pumps as part oft the low- pressure sanitary sewer system. Two separate state grant programs were accessed for the sewer extension and grinder pump portions of the project. The maximum amount of state grant funds were secured as a: 20% local match was required and engineering and related costs were excluded from grant  funding. Afully executed Grant. Agreement was received on February 27. 2024.  5.2 Rodney W/hite Playground Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award Start of Construction Estimated Project Cost CFA State Grant  Tentatively Fall: 2024 TBD TBD TBD $208,620 $177327  The project will replace the existing playground at RWOPwith new equipment, an accessible poured rubber surface and new benches. The playground is over 25) years old, has reached its useful life, and cannot be repaired or refurbished. The maximum state grant was secured, which required a 20% local  match. Afully executed Grant Agreement was received on March 12, 2024.  5.3 HMA Slurry Tank Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract, Award: Start of Construction: Estimated Project Cost: Pending State Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD $250,000 $250,000  The project will purchase and install two 10,000-gallon food waste storage tanks for the HMAI Food Waste to Energy Program. It will add additional capacity to their current 35.000-gallon storage tank capacity allowing the HMA to accept more food waste for conversion to electricity. The anticipated grant will fund the project with nol local match. Ai fully executed Grant Agreement was received on February 21, 2024. An Invoice for upfront grant proceeds was submitted on April 5. 2024. On May 22, 2024. the grant proceeds were received from the Commonwealth and placed in a separate, interest-bearing account.  10    5.4 Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Site Preparation Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start Date: Estimated Project Cost: Keystone Communities Grant:  Tentatively Summer/Fall. 2024  TBD TBD TBD TBD $135.000  The project will provide for site work to prepare land, adjacent to Tails of Hope, for construction ofar new SVAS building. Al Keystone Communities grant awarded to SVAS will pay for the site work. The grant contract was extended until June 30, 2025. The SVAS Board intends to eventually construct a new building using as state LSA grant along with private funds. DEP NPDES permit was received June 2024 and we are  working with the engineer on final bid specifications.  5.5 Hermitage Small Biz  The inaugural meeting of Hermitage Small Biz was held on. January: 23. 2024 at Valley Kitchen, with 45 people in attendance, including Hermitage officials. The group, spearheaded by Summer Wise, owner of So, So Trendy Boutique, aims to promote Hermitage small businesses, and the city at large, and to explore ways that businesses can support each other and market their goods and services jointly. The city will provide support to the group and collaborate with its efforts. Asecond meeting was held on April 9. 2024 at Vey's Pub & Grill, with approximately forty people in attendance. The group discussed the Hop and Shop event on April 12-13. a possible event ati the Mall on May 4. a Small Business Saturday event on November 30, and events around the American Roller Sports Speed Skating Competition on. June 10-14 at Olympic Fun Center. Al Farewell To the Mall: An End of An Era, Beginning of Tomorrow was held on May 4. 2024 with over forty vendors, food trucks, childrens' play area and Memory Wall. The next meeting is planned for  August 2024 at the Hermitage Athletic Complex.  5.6Wheatland Merger January 1: Merger effective.  January1: Hermitage Earned Income Tax rate applied to Wheatland neighborhood wage earners and Local Services' Tax now remitted to Hermitage. Berkheimer to collect EIT and LST. January 2: Danielle Wanner employed byt the cityt to retain part-time presence at former' Wheatland Borough Building to assist with Wheatland audit, merger transition, rental of social hall, public  inquires. Hours are M, Tu, Fri from 10 a.m. to2p.m.  January 2: Tri-County Industries begins solid waste and recycling collection under City of Hermitage contract terms. Wheatland neighborhood customers will see toter rates cut in half, during the life of  the contract, due to the lower Hermitage contracti rate.  11    January15: Business License Tax form mailed to Wheatland neighborhood businesses by January 25: Assignment of Strategic Management Planning Grant contract from the Borougho of Wheatland to the City of Hermitage approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. $52,195.66in February 5: Vehicle registration for Ford Truck and Case Backhoe transferred from Borough of February7: McGill, Power, Bell and Associates begins Independent Audit of Borough ofWheatland February 16: Initial Hermitage Sewer Bills mailed to Wheatland neighborhood customers. Cityof Hermitage bills and collects at residential rate of $4750/month and pays City of Farrell, in bulk, for  Hermitage Treasurer. Due date is April 15. 2024.  grant funds remain to offset merger costs. Wheatland to City of Hermitage.  for2 2023) year.  wastewater treatment.  March 1: Liquid Fuels Allocation for Wheatland Neighborhood received by the City.  March: City/County property tax bills mailed from Hermitage Treasurer to Wheatland neighborhood property owners. Property owners will: see an 80% reduction in their municipal property taxes due to  lower Hermitage millage rate.  March: AlL utilities for Wheatland facilities transferred to Hermitage. for a Sewer Upgrade Project in the Wheatland Neighborhood.  March 27: Arequest for a federal earmark was submitted to Senator Casey and Senator Fetterman April: Working with Thompson Fabricating to clear up lien on property with Wheatland Borough April: Working with Paul O'Brien to apply for CFAI Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to develop a May 9: Lt. Governor Austin Davis toured Wheatland Tube and celebrated the successful merger.  Reconstruction Fund.  rail spur for Boise Cascade that will result in ten newj jobs.  June: Blue Collar Bettysreceived their liquor license. June 5: HHSDR issued final Wheatland facilities study.  June 6: Fourth set of STMP Grant Invoices were transmitted for reimbursement,  June 7: Met with Marc Buskirk and Robyn Churko at Yourga Trucking to discuss the Bonded  Warehouse Project.  June 24: Wheatland annual PUC- Act13 payment received.  12    June 28: Wheatland franchise fee received from Charter One (Spectrum). July 8-9: The parking lot at the Wheatland Community Building was paved,  Upcoming Actions:  August: School and Per Capita tax bills mailed from Hermitage Treasurer to Wheatland neighborhood property owners. An Agreement with FarrellArea School District to pay city for tax  collection services is being finalized by Attorney Stedman.  5.7 City of Fermitage/Hermitage Little League/Penn State Shenango In Summer 2023. Penn State Shenango (PSS) officials approached the City of Hermitage and Hermitage Little League (HLL) to explore a collaboration to retrofit the HLL Senior Field to accommodate a college- level baseball program. PSS launched a men's baseball program attracting 34 new: students with ani initial season in 2024. PSS reached an agreement to use Eastwood Field in Niles, Ohio, ini the immediate term, but desires al long-term solution for at field in Pennsylvania and within proximity toi their campus. On October 8, PSS, HLL and city officials had a preliminary conversation with Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State Vice President of Commonwealth Campuses, about the potential project, during her visit to the Shenango LaunchBox for a ribbon cutting ceremony. A future meeting and site visit with Dr. DelliCarpini is planned for later this year. Once the selected engineering firm provides the conceptual drawings and improvement plans with estimated costs, PSS officials will have the opportunity to make a more detailed An RFPwas issued to three engineering firms, with experience in designing college athletic fields, to provide proposals for developing conceptual drawings and an improvement plan with estimated costs for the Senior Field retrofit, and foramultipurpose building with adequate restroom, concessions, meeting room and storage space. On November 28, the city submitted a grant application through the very competitive LSA - Statewide program to seek funds fori the multipurpose building at a cost of approximately $800,000. On February 7. PSS and city officials held a virtual meeting with K8 &WE Engineers, which submitted aj proposal in response to the RFPat a low-bid price of $14.900. On March 8, the City applied for a state grant in the amount of $35.000 to cover engineering and surveying costs. On March 28th af fully executed Grant. Agreement for $35.000 was received and an Invoice for upfront payment oft the grant proceeds was submitted. On April 9 an Agreement with K & WE Engineering for planning services was signed, to be paid from grant funds. A request for quotations for ai full survey of the HLL property was issued with the work to be paid from grant proceeds. On April 23. 2024 a site visit with K &WE Engineering, City, littlel league and PSS officials occurred to scope out the project. On. June 3. 2024. a virtual meeting was held with K & W Engineering to discuss preliminary Baseball Field Improvement Plan. Working on securing at third quote for survey of field, in addition to quotes from Matthew Hart and K & WI Engineering. On. July 2, 2024, K &WE Engineering issued al Preliminary Studyrecommendling three phases with options.  Collaborative  presentation to Penn State leadership with a specific ask fori funding.  13    6. Community Event Schedule  The City of Hermitage supports the following seasonal, family-oriented, community events:  Night Market 2024 Arts Festival 2024 Winter Solstice 2024  Thursdays - July11, August 8, September 12, October3  Saturday, July27 & Sunday, July 28 Saturday, December 21  Holiday Light Parade 2024 Saturday, November 23  7.Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Publication  The City schedules the publication of the newsletter on a quarterly basis. The purpose oft the newsletter is twofold; first to announce the seasonal Parks & Recreation programs ("Parks & Recreation" Edition), and secondly to provide City residents and businesses, as well as various regional community and economic development partners, with an update on community programs, projects and services  ("City Update" Edition). The two editions are often published, jointly. The schedule of upcoming newsletters is as follows:  Scheduled Date Material ofPublication July 19, 2024 October 4. 2024  Issue Summer Fall  Deadline June: 28, 2024 September 16, 2024  Pasti issues of the newsletter can be found @ www.hermtagenet  8. Authorities, Boards, Commissions (ABCs) and  Community Partners  8.1 Hermitage Planning Commission  Hermitage Planning Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule:  (Allmeetings held at 8:30a a.m.)  January 8, 2024 (holiday reschedule) February 5. 2024 CANCELLED March 4. 2024 April: 1, 2024 May 6, 2024 June 3. 2024 July 1, 2024 - cancelled August 5. 2024 October 7. 2024  September 9. 2024 (holiday reschedule)  14    November 4. 2024 December 2, 2024  (Meetings are held ini the Hermitage Municipal Building. Commissioners' Meeting Room #302 at 8:30am). The Hermitage Planning Commission consists of nine members, appointed byt the Hermitage Board of Commissioners. who fulfill the advisory duties and obligations prescribed byt the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and the Hermitage Code of Ordinances. The Planning Commission is responsible to make recommendations toi the Hermitage Board of Commissioners regarding the creation and adoption oft the Comprehensive Plan, creation and amendment of municipal zoning, subdivision and land development ordinances, action on individual subdivision and land development plans, and any other Members: Matt Liburd-Chairperson, Woody Steele-Secretary, Bonnie Benton, Amy McKinney, Thomas  matters related to the physical development oft the municipality.  Rollinson, Chester Scholl, Jr., Raymond Slovesko, James Tamber, and Kara Wasser  8.2 Hermitage Communityand Economic Development Commission  (HCEDC)  HCEDC 2024 Meeting Schedule:  Thursday, January 11, 2024 Thursday, April 4. 2024 Thursday,July 11, 2024 Thursday, October 3. 2024  The HCEDC periodically: schedules and advertises Special Meetings to consider relevant, time sensitive (Meetings are held ini the LindenPointe Training & Workforce Development Center, 3050 Prosperity Place, The HCEDC acts in an advisory capacity to the Hermitage Board of Commissioners and the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) and in general, reviews, evaluates and, when appropriate, makes recommendations regarding economic development issues and those specific projects and developments that have a significant impact on economic development and the quality of life in  matters. at: 12:00 noon).  Hermitage.  Members: Rex Knistey-Chairperson. George ynakvce-charperson Eric Brown, Robert/ A. Cucitrone, Dr. Debra Fitzsimons, Meg Grober, Jennifer Lewis, Anthony Pagliaroli, Angela Palumbo, Nichols Pochiba, Mitch Two (2) HCEDC sub-committees were formed to research initiatives fori the cityt to consider increasing  Reading, Jennifer Lewis and Dr. Debra Fitzsimons.  housing opportunities.  A. Homebuyer Assistance Program Committee  Committee Members: Mitch Reading (Charperson), Robert Cucitrone, Bill Moder, Anthony Pagliaroli, Nick  Pochiba  15    On. June 12, 2024. the committee met to recommend a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Grant Program to the full HCEDC. On. July: 11, 2024, the committee's recommended program was approved by the full  HCEDC.  B. Housing Development Assistance Initiatives  Committee Members: Eric Brown, Debra Fitzsimons, Rex Knisley, Jennifer Lewis, Angela Palumbo OnJune: 13. 2024, the committee met to receive input from local realtors and developers.  8.3 Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation (SVEZC)  SVEZC 2024 Meeting Schedule: Council of Governments).  (Meetings held as needed on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Mercer County Regional The SVEZC is al Pennsylvania non-profit corporation organized for the purpose ofs stimulating the expansion of business and industry within the designated enterprise zone areas of Mercer County fori the purpose of The business of the Corporation is managed by a Board of Directors. The municipalities of Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage, Sharpsville and Greenville each appoint three members to the Board of Directors and 2 Loans to businesses must serve a public purpose. They must primarily promote the health, safety, or welfare of the public at large, and provide overall benefit to the citizens oft the community. Eligible applicants are all new and existing businesses and industries located in Mercer County. City Appointed Members: Daniel Gracenin, Gary Gulla, William. J. Moder, III  creating orr retaining. jobs.  members are appointed members-at-large.  8.4 Penn-Northwest Development Corporation  Penn-Northwest Development Corporation (PNDC) isi the Lead Economic Development Agency for Mercer County located int the CenteraundenPonte PNDC provides assistance, training, advice, and guidance to agencies and organizations that make up Mercer County and works to help complete priority projects The PNDC Program of Work is the compilation of activities to focus Mercer County resources on specific  important tot the local communities. project groups with defined goals:  1. Support Local Business and Industry Development 2. Foster Workforce Development 3. Recruit New Businesses and Industries  4. Build al Financially Viable and Influential Membership Driven Organization 5. Expand the Reach and Impact of the Organization through Regional Collaboration  16    Penn-Northwest Vision  We are the lead economic development organization that assists Mercer County's plans for growth. We envision an economically diverse, self-sustaining group of communities where business and employment opportunities exist, all types ofe educational and recreational opportunities are present, and economic The City of Hermitage is a PNDC member and the Community and Economic Development staff 2nd Annual Mercer County Economic Development Corporation Summit - March 28, 2024  prosperity can be reached by all residents of Mercer County. participates in various PNDC committees and initiatives.  8.5 Homegrown Initiative  Penn-Northwest Development Corp. (PNDC) has established the Homegrown Initiative with the goal of repopulating our county. As a member of PNDC, and the largest municipality ini the county, the cityi is working closely with PNDC to advance the efforts oft the initiative and toi interact withi its members. The Future Leaders committee of the Homegrown Initiative was invited to the municipal building ini the Fall, 2023 to discuss the planned redevelopment of the Shenango Valley Mall property and to gain input from The city intends to continue to engage with PNDC, the Homegrown Initiative and the Future Leaders Committee and has been invited to their monthly meetings, which are held at different businesses on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The March meeting was held on March 6, 2024 at the Shenango LaunchBox in Sharon (they changed the location after this was printed). The April meeting was held on April 3. 2024 at Eyes of Faith in Sharon, and included a discussion of small grants available for young entrepreneurs. The group is scheduled to meet on August 7"h at 1:00 pm at Howe's Candies in Grove  committee members on the planned public space at the mall property.  City.  8.6 LindenPointe Development Corporation  The LindenPointe Development Corporation (LDC) isi incorporated under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law and is operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3) oft the Internal Revenue Code. The LDC leases the eCenter and was formed to provide a supportive environment, including infrastructure, education, training. mentorship, and a network ofs service providers, that will help entrepreneurs and existing businesses from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio achieve success by encouraginginovation. commercialization of new ideas and job creation, thereby improving the conditions of an economically distressed region. The City supports the LDC mission The LDC Board of Directors - Craig Columbus (Chairperson), Jeffery Barker, Richard Epstein : Jeremy Frye, Frank Mindicino, Sarah Palmer John Rose, Brian Slawin. ( Hermitage Board of Commissioners  providing facility operation and maintenance functions.  appointment)  LDC: 2024 Quarterly Meeting Schedule:  Thursday, March 21, 2024 Thursday, June: 20,2024  17    Thursday, September 19, 2024 Thursday, December 19, 2024  .Supplementa. Information, Reports and Minutes  Report HCEDC Minutes  Status pending none none attached attached attached  Hermitage Planning Commission Minutes Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation Minutes Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report Approved Subdivision and Land Development Plans  Paid Invoice Report  18    City of Hermitage Planning & Development Paid Invoice Reportfor June 2024 DESCRIPTION Install Dek Bench System May" '24 Supp/Maint HAC - Dek Hockey Rink Construction Traveling Glass Bin April 27-May 2 May" '24 Salaries & Fringes 225 Grove SuRodemoyer/CDBG T&W Security eCenter/Security eCenter/Fire Service eCenter/Water eCenter/Fire Service T&WWWater Commonwealth of PA- DUI Grant eCenter/Sewer T&W/Sewer eCenter/Electric T&W/Electric Vinyl Decal wl Circular Logo Stull Shirts TaW/Telephone Danielle Wanner Wheatland Merger Wages 2nd Quarter WageslongeHARPA eCenter/Cleaning T&W/Cleaning Baseball Field Improvement Plan 26 Hamilton Ave/Redinger/CDBG eCenter/Gas T&W/Gas  Grants Projects, Revolving Funds, Capital and Special Project Funds  VENDOR  AMOUNT $ 4,766.75 $ 295.00 $ 551.68 2,952.00 $ 17,920.00 $ 950.00 $ 5,014.56 $ 24,304.00 $ 29.95 $ 29.95 $ 66.00 $ 256.21 $ 251.36 $ 147.92 $ 11,073.38 $ 305.94 $ 126.90 $ 525.00 $ 2,082.96 $ 436.84 $ 334.90 $ 272.85 $ 127.97 $ 2,712.80 $ 20,334.76 $ 735.00 $ 515.00 $ 6,705.00 $ 32,536.00 $ 38.94 $ 39.54 TOTAL $ 136,439.16  GEM Building Cont. & Dev. Inc. Grants Management Systems IAG Consulting, LLC IAG Consulting, LLC IAG Consulting, LLC Pennsylvania Resources Council City of Hermitage Lawrence County Social Services Protech Security Systems Protech Security Systems Protech Security Systems Aqua Pennsylvania Aqua Pennsylvania Aqua Pennsylvania City of Hermitage City of Hermitage Sewer City of Hermitage Sewer Pennsylvania Power Company Pennsylvania Power Company SCP Group Valley Silk Screening Verizon City of Hermitage City of Hermtiage H.S. Cleaning H.S. Cleaning K&W Designing Environments Lawrence County Social Services National Fuel National Fuel  N& S Hermitage Rd. Medican Beautification Proj $  2024 NIP  International Business Innovation Assoc Silver Membership  1    City of Hermitage  Planning Development Department Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report  June 2024  Beginning Balance Add Program Income Sub-Total  $ $ $ $ $  653,205.47 5,498.39 658,703.86 (272.43) 658,431.43  Less Program Administration Current Balance Available Projected Revenue Activity Month End thru Calendar Year End Projected Calendar Year End Balance Available  $  32,990.34  $  691,421.77  hcederfreport.mem  1    City of Hermitage  Planning & Development Department Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Report  Ending June 30, 2024  LOCAL RLF Company  Beginning Balance 42,868.40 $ 20,934.05 $ 16,736.25 $ 9,716.39 $ $ 132,816.21 $  Principal 1,392.06 $ 1,340.92 $ 936.91 $ 538.19 $ 733.11 $ 246.03 $ 5,187.22 $  Interest 48.42 $ 105.38 $ 58.59 $ 58.79 $ 24.49 $ 15.50 $ 311.17 $  Balance 19,387.31 41,527.48 19,997.14 21,243.56 16,003.14 9,470.36 127,628.99  Hermitage Apothecary, Inc. $ 20,779.37 $ Smoky Martins BBQ Hermitage $ 21,781.75 $  Fundus Praedium, LLC Go Pita Go Hermitage, LLC $ Vey Group, LLC Webb' Winery, LLC Total Revenue  $ $ $  hcedcrfreport.mem    City of Hermitage  Planning & Development Department  Landscape and Facade Improvement Program Financial Report  June 2024  Beginning Balance Add Program Income Sub-Total  $  137,539.79  $ $ $  137,539.79  Less Program Administration Current Balance Available Projected Revenue. Activity Month End thru Calendar Year End Projected Calendar Year End Balance Available  137,539.79  $  137,539.79  ncedclandscape-mem  2    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  Subdivision & Land Development Plans In Progress - Status Report-7712024  SUBDIVISIONS:  Final Lot 1 Adams Consolidation Plan John & Linda Adams - Owner  Calton Land Surveying Services - Surveyor  (Plan is to consolidate Lot 1 of the Rollinson Trust South Neshannock Road with the lands  of Adams on Virginia Road.) 2/12/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  3/4/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 3/27/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 9/23/24  Final Subdivision Plan - Fleming Leasing ILots 1 & 1A and john Maneely Company Lots 2  &2A  Fleming Leasing /John Maneely Company - Owners (The plan is a land swap between two adjoining property owners.) 3/4/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 3/27/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  CW Engineering LLC- Engineer 2/12/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  7/2/24 - Plan recorded PLAN COMPLETE 7/2/24  Final Stephanie Fusco Plan of Lots Replat Lots 1,2,3 Into Lots 1A, 2A, 3A and Lots 4, 5, 6 (Plan is for a replat of Lot 1 to enlarge it and include house. Lot 2A & 3A are existing building lots and will be made narrower by the addition of another building lot, Lot 4. Lots 4&6are proposed building lots and Lot 5 separates the second house on these lands. ) 4/1/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  Stephanie Fusco - Owner  Calton Land Surveying Services = Surveyor  2/20/24 = Plan submitted - in review process  PLAN EXPIRES 10/21/24  Final Subdivision Plan Joyce Hettrick et al Lots 1&2 Joyce Hettrick = Owner Sperdute Land Surveying - Surveyor 4/17/24 - Plan submitted- - in review process  (Plan is to subdivide a non-building lot and retain lands with the existing house.) 6/3/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 6/26/24 = Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 12/23/24  Final Lot 1 Homchosky Consolidation Plan Michael & Cynthia Homchosky - Owners Calton Land Surveying Services - Surveyor    (Plan is to consolidate Lot 1 of the Rollinson Trust South Keel Ridge Road with the 3/4/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 3/27/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  existing lands of Homchoslky on South Keel ridge Road.)  2/12/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  PLAN EXPIRES 9/23/24  Estate of Ronald Stawaisz = Owner are to be used for agricultural.) 2/12/24 = Plan submitted -i in review process  Kurtanich Engineers & Associates - Engineer  (Plan is to situate the house on to a separate lot and the remaining three non- building lot  3/4/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 3/27/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 6/26/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 9/23/24 LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:  Hercules Car Wash One Land Development Plan Adel Abrahim Youssef - Owner Howland Company LLC - Engineer 1/16/24 - plan submitted - in review process  (The plan is to construct a new 2,219 square foot car wash facility.) 4/1/24 Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN RXPIRES 10/21/24  Hercules Car Wash Two Land Development Plan Adel Abrahim Youssef = Owner Howland Company LLC = Engineer 1/16/24 - plan submitted - in review process  (The plan is to construct a new 2,219 square foot car wash facility.) 4/1/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN RXPIRES 10/21/24  Hermitage Readiness Center Major Land Development Plan  Commonwealth of PA = Owner WallacePancher - Engineer (Plan is to construct a new armory facility.) 10/16/23 - Plan submitted - in review process  11/6/23- Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 11/21/23 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 6/3/24- Revised plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 6/26/24 - Revised plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN RXPIRES 12/23/24  Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Industrial Land Development Plan  Shenango Valley Animal Shelter = Owner CW Engineering KKC - Engineer    (Plan is to construct. a new animal shelter building.) 10/6/23 - Plan submitted - in review process  11/6/23 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 11/21/23 - Plan approved witmnconditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 4/24/24 - Plan re-approved. withoonditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 10/21/24    HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 800 N. HERMITAGE RD HERMITAGE, PA 16148  POLICE Adam. J. Piccirillo Chief of Police  Joel Ristvey Deputy Chief Investigations Chad Nych Deputy Chief Operations  MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2024  Submittedk by: Adam. JA  Piccirillo Chiefo of Police  Attachments: Department Reports  July9,2024  m    HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT  POLICE Reporting Area  JUNE 2024  There were 782 calls during the month of. June 2024, an average of 26.07 calls per day (exhibit 1). During May  2024, there was an average of 26.74 calls per day.  Number of Calls Received (exhibit 2 & exhibit 2a).  A9-1-1 grid map oft the various zones throughout the city and the number of calls received in each zone  Report of Accidents by Intersection  Report of accidents byi intersection showing the total number of accidents as 41 and the number of vehicles  involved being 75 with 10 persons injured and 1 killed (exhibit 3).  Reported Offenses  A summary of reported offenses (exhibit 4) by classifications was reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System for the month of. June 2024. There was at total of 46 known offenses, 1 Unfounded Complaints, 45 actual offenses, 38 offenses cleared, and 0 offenses cleared juvenile. Information is gathered  through the ALERT: system.  Reporting Area/Patrol Activities-Borough ofc Clark  The Police Department answered 14 calls for service as per the grid and 43.5 hours of Patrol in the Borough of Clark during the month of June (exhibit 5). Exhibit 6 shows a detailed log of Clark patrol time.  Reporting Ar/PATP/ACIHIEEOIR 1, Sharon 1, and W. Middlesex: 1. Enforcement by Patrol 101 warnings issued. K-9 Officer Report  Reports taken at the Hermitage Police Department totaled 23. Hermitage Police also assisted the following Police Departments: Farrell 6, Jefferson 0, Mercer 1, Pymatuning 0, S Pymatuning 1, Shenango: 1, Sharpsville  In. June the total traffic enforcements breakdown consists of: 921 Traffic citations, 71 non-traffic citations, and  The K-9 officer handled 0 assists to other) jurisdictions, 0 Call outs, OFelony arrests, 0 Misdemeanor arrests, 0 Area Searches, 0 Building searches, OTracks, 0 Apprehensions, or Narcotic searches, 0 grams Marijuana seized, 0 grams Cocaine seized, Ograms Fentanyl seized, 0 Seized currency, 0 Article searches, Responded to 16 traffic stops, OSeized drug paraphernalia, 0 Community: service, 0 CIRT Assists, 0 Search Warrants, OSchool Lockers  Search, 01 Firearm seized, and attended 16 training hours. (See exhibit 7).    Monthly Report June. 2024 Page 2  Criminal Investigation Division  Detectives handled 42 cases for the month of June 2024.  Unfounded Not Cleared Police Intel Report/Misc. 3 Crime Prevention/Ed Prior Cases: Cleared by Arrest 5  1 11 1  Cleared by arrest 0 Search Warrants 0 Assist HPD Patrol 3 Megan'sLaw  Cleared Exceptionally HPD PDI Intel Message Assist Other PD Other Investigation  2 7 11 2  1  Total Persons Arrested 5 (count includes Oj juveniles)  Unfounded  0  Cleared Exceptionally  2  PDI INTEL Monthly Report for. June 2024 area agencies and 31 from loss prevention. Inspection Summary Report See Exhibit 8 Community Engagement See Exhibits 9 Training Attachment 'A'  The Hermitage Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit disseminated OP PD INTEL bulletins Of from other  Transient Business Licenses Issued. June There were 4 new Transient Business Licenses issued in June.  Fines & Fees Collected  Monies Received for Accident/ Inc./ Fines To-Know! ($C Collected by HPDC Office)  Month  Fines Mercer  Restitution PA: State Totals  Alarms/Right- Received by Received! by Received Police Fines  District Offices  Received  Mech. Devices Magistrates County Court  June 2023 June 2024  $ 1047.75 $6,430.47 $1,498.45 $187.17 $3,515.59 $12,679.43 $ 1,372.50 $6,787.52 $2,331.94 $322.15 $4,304.72 $15,118.83    Monthly Report June 2024 Page3  Department Hourly Breakdown  The following is the hourly breakdown for officers as recorded for June 2024:  Officer Hours 580 168 0 8 49 94 0 0 16 24 205.50 31.50 0 3.5 82 0 0 0 32 4 0 4  Vacation Holiday Floating Holiday Sick Comp Time Personal ACT17 Injury Leave Shortl Term Disability Bereavement Regular OT Court OT COVID-19 OT Buckle Up OT Drug Task Force OT DUI OT FOPOT Aggressive Driving OT Dam OT Training Time DRE Call Out  Community, Affairs No events for June    July 01, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 06/01/2024 and 06/30/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 1 11 1 1 9 19 41 3 41 4 1 12 1 13 2 6 12 8 31 21 52 11  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description 7101 ACCIDENT M 3100 6002 6004 6006 6008 ADMIN 9000 ALARM 3810 ALL ORDINA 2830 ALL OTHER 2600 ANIMAL 3805 5510 ASSAULT 0800 ASSIST AGY 3830 ASSIST FIR 7502 ASSIST MOT 3820 ASSIST OTH 7014 7506 ASSIST POL 7504 BURGLARY  Code 4  MEGAN'S LAW NOTIFICATION MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING DEATH TRAFFIC. ACC. INVOLVING PROPERTY DAMAGE TRAFFIC. ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY ACCIDENT INVOLVING NONINJURY ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS  SERVICE CALLALARMSUNFOUNDEDEXCPTFRE  TWP ORD-ALL OTHER  ALL OTHER CRIMES CODE VIOLATIONS  SERVICE CALL-ANIMAL ANIMAL COMPLAINTS - OTHER ASSAULTS SIMPLE, ASSAULT  SERVICE CALL-ASSIST OTHERA AGENCY ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES F FIRE DEPT  SERVICE CALL-ASSISTI MOTORIST/DISABLE VEH PUBLIC SERVICE- OTHERS (OFFICER ASSIST) ASSISTING OTHER. AGENCIES / ALL OTHERS ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES -C OTHER POLICE  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 1of4  Exhibit 1    July 01, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 06/01/2024 and 06/30/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 1 1 1 1 1 5 7 3 1 1 2 17 1 2 4 7 2 4 1 5 18 2 2  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description BURGLARY 0513 0521 0525 0526 0533 COMMUNITY 3834 CRIM MISCH 1440 CURFEW 2812 DEATH 4510 DISTURBANC 3610 DOMESTIC 3600 DRUG 1831 1832 1891 DRUG INFO 7011 DUI 2112 2122 FIGHT 3620 FOUND ARTI 5004 FRAUD 1100  Code 4  BURGLARY-FORCED ENTR/-RESIDENCEUNK BURGLARY-NOFORCE-RESIDENCE-NIGHT BURGLARY-NOFORCENONRESIDENCE-DAY BURGLARY-NOFORCENONRESIDENCE-UNK BURGLARV-ATTEMPT-RESIDENCE-UNK  SERVICE CALL-COMM SVC (COMM ENGAGEMENT)  CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: ALL OTHER CURFEW/LAW (JUVENILE)- - FEMALE DEATHS- - UNATTENDED DSTURBANCESJIUVENLE DISTURBANCES-DOMESTIC  VARCOTICS-POSSESSION-MORPHINE,HEHEROIN,EIC NARCOTICS-POSSESSION-MARIJUANA,ETC. DRUG EQUPMENTVIOLAIONS POLICE INFO-DRUGS, DRUG ACTIVITY  1  DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE-ALCOHOL-MPAIRED DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE-DRUGS-IMPAIRED DISTURBANCESOTHER FIGHISDSPUTESEIC, LOST&FOUND-FOUNDARTICLES  FRAUD  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 20 of4  Exhibit 1    July 01, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 06/01/2024 and 06/30/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code2 1 48 0 33 4 2 7 1 3 1 3 6 1 1 41  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description HARASSMENT 2450 INFORMATIO 7010 LIQUOR 2230 MEDICAL 7008 MENTAL 3400 OPEN DOOR 3880 OTHER 4028 PFA 2647 PROPERTY 2910 PUBL DRUNK 2300 RECOVE PROP 3000 RIGHTTOK 9003 SEXUAL 1720 SOLICITING 2800 SUSPICIOUS 3500  Code 4  HARASSMENT  PUBLIC SERVICESNOTIFICATIONSIPOLINFO) LIQUOR LAW-ALL OTHER VIOLATIONS PUBLIC SERVICES- -MEDICALASSISTANCE  1  MENTALHEALTH  OPEN DOORSWINDOWS - DISCOVERED NON-CRIMINAL-OTHER NVESTIGATIONS ALL OTHERS- PROTECTIVE ORDERS LOST/MISSING PROPERTY PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS  1  FOUNDIRECOVERED PROPERTY  ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (RIGHT TO KNOW) SEX OFFENSES- INDECENT EXPOSURE  TWP ORD-SOLICITING  SUSPICIOUS PERSONSAUTOS.CIRCUMSTANCES  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 30 of4  Exhibit 1    July 01, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 06/01/2024 and 06/30/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 100 3 1 1 4 1 1 2 13 92 3 21 1 1 3 16 45 1 101 3 6 9 2 782  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description SVC CALL 3800 THEFT 0613 0617 0619 0623 0633 0635 0639 TRAF CIT CITT TRAFFIC 2710 3900 4010 6314 6316 6614 TRESPASS 2660 WARNING CITW WARNING WARRANT 3700 3710  Code4  SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS THEFT-$200 & OVER-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-$200 & OVER-FROM BUILDINGS THEFT-$200 & OVER-ALL OTHER THEFT-$50 TO $200-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-UNDER: $50-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-UNDER $50-AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEFT-UNDER $50-ALL OTHER TRAFFIC CITATION  TRAFFIC OFFENSES (COURT CASES NOT DUI) TRAFFIC & PARKING PROBLEMS TRAFFIC OFFENSES TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT MCSAP (LEVEL 1) TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT- MCSAP (LEVEL3 3) TRAFFIC RELATED - OTHER TRAFFIC TRESPASSING OF REAL PROPERTY  WARRANTS-LOCAL-SERVICE WARRANTS-OUTSIDE. AGENCY-SERVICE  XXXX "Restricted  Total Calls  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 4 of4  Exhibit 1    0  5 :  3  0008  EXHIBIT2 9LOZ/RLE    CALLS BY GRID 2024  YTD  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL  GRID 101C 101X 102 102A 103 81B 81B1 82 82D 83 91A 91B 91C 92 92A 92B 92D 92E 92F 92G 93 93C BROOKFIELD CLARK ELACK ERIE CO FARRELL GREENVILLE GROVE CITY HADLEY HEMPFIELD HPD JAMESTOWN JEFF TWP LACK MEADVILLE MERCER NEW CASTLE OHIO PITTSBURGH PULASKI PYMA SPY SHENTWP SHARPSVILLE SHARON WHEATLAND WMIDD MONTHLY TOTAL:  1 o 2 3 1 0 o 0 0 0 0 16 25 17 32 26 21 a o 0J o 0 9 46 44 47 65 49 63 0 0 0 o o 9 3 0 7 5 5 3 o 0 0 0 0 o 10 7 10 10 13 7 o 0 o 0 0 0 9 19 22] 17 31 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 60 56 54 86 102 0 0 0 0 0 30 32 32 36 35 33 0 0 0 0 0 9 3 3 2 18 39 o 0 0 0 0 8 14 15 11 21 24 0 0j 0 0 0 10 12 10 18 19 14 o 0 0 o 0 28 21 26 39 38 30 o 0 0 0 0 48 57 52 40 53 40 0 o o 0 17 22 17 25 18 16 0 o 0 0] 0 4 14 12 11 9 7 0 0 0 o 0 20 19] 18 27 14 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 32 31 29 41 29 0 0 0 o o 0 9 10 13 13 7 12 0 0 o 0 0 0 6 6 8 10 5 10 o 0 0J 0 0 o 1 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 0 13 9 8 15 10 14 0 o o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J 0 6 2 9 5 9 6 0 o 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J 0 0J 0 0] o 0] 0 a o 0 o 0 42 31 31 33 39 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 o o o 0 0 0 o 0 0 1 0 1 0 o 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 o 0 0 8 5 4 1 4 1 0 0 0 28 14 17 26 33 31 0 0  10 2] 5 7  3  1 0 0 0 0 0 0  28 137 314 23 57 122 425 198 74 98 93 83 182 290 115 57 122 189 64 45 21 69 0  17 17 11 14 24 15 0 0  0  0  0  0  3 4  1  5 4 4 0 0 o 0 0 0  0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0] 0 0 0 0  0 1  1  0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0] 0 0 2 o 2 1 0  0 0  0 0 o  199  0 0 o 0 0 0 0 o 0 Oj  0 0 0  1 1 1 o 0 a 0J o  0  1 0 0 1 2 2 2  1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0  3 23 149 11 3265  0 0 0  0 1  0 0  502 488 491 563 622 599  Exhibit 2a    6  0  0  2  2  2  2  2  W  2  2    6  2  2    6  0  2  2V  2  9  2    6  0  o  2  2  2  2  2    6  0  C  2    2  2    6  2  2  2    €    2  R  2  #RE    Juris No. 43303 NCIC Code PA0430400  RETURNA MONTHLY COUNT OF OFFENSES  KNOWN TO POLICE  1 PARTI TOFFENSES 1.HOMICIDE A.MURDER B.MANSLAUGHTER 2. RAPE A. RAPE B.ATTEMPTED RAPE 3. ROBBERY A. FIREARM B. KNIFE OR CUTTING INST. C.OTHERI DANGEROUS WEAPONI D. STRONG ARM (HANDS, ETC)  2  3  4  (a)  (b)  CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES OFFENSES UNFOUND  ACTUAL TOTAL JUVENILE  REPORTED COMPLAINTS OFFENSES CLEARED CLEARED  TOTAL  TOTAL  4. ASSAULT A. FIREARM B. KNIFE OR CUTTING INST. C.OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON! D. AGGRAVATED (HANDS, ETC) E. SIMPLE (HANDS, ETC) 5. BURGLARY A. FORCIBLE ENTRY B. UNLAWFUL ENTRY C.ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE 6. LARCENY THEFT 7.MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT TOTAL A. AUTOS B. TRUCKS AND BUSSES C.OTHER VEHICLES 9.ARSON  TOTAL  3  1  2  2  3 5 1 3 1 13  1  2 5 1 3 1 13  2  TOTAL  TOTAL  10'@  TOTAL  4@ @ 16  TOTAL PARTIOFFENSES EXCEPTIONAL CLEARANCES INCLUDED  21  1  20  @ INCLUDES OFFENSE(S) REPORTED INF PREVIOUS MONTHS  NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  (724)983-6780  KILLED FELON NEGLIG  ASSAULTED Department Reporting  MERCER, PA 16148 County Report for the month of June, 2024 Date of Report: July 1,2024 Prepared by,  Exhibit 4    Juris No. 43303 NCIC Code PA0430400 1 CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES PARTI II OFFENSES 100. FORGERY & COUNTERFEIT.  RETURNA MONTHLY COUNT OF OFFENSES  KNOWN TO POLICE 3  2 OFFENSES UNFOUND  4 ACTUAL  (a) TOTAL JUVENILE  (b)  REPORTED COMPLAINTS OFFENSES CLEARED CLEARED  110. FRAUD 120. EMBEZZLEMENT 130. STOLEN PROP-REG,POSSES 140. VANDALISM  2  2  2*@  3  3  1*@  150. WEAPONS-CARRYING, POSSES 160. PROSTITUTION, COMM VICE 170. SEX OFFENSES (EX 02,160) 180. DRUG ABUSE VIOL TOTAL  1 8  1 8  2 *@ 8  SALE  A. OPIUM-COCAINE B. MARIJUANA C.S SYNTHETIC D.OTHER B.I MARIJUANA C.SYNTHETIC D.OTHER  POSSESSION A. OPIUM-COCAINE  1 2 5  1 2 5  1 2 5  190. GAMBLING A. BOOK MAKING B.N NUMBERS, ETC. C.OTHER  TOTAL  200.0FF. AGAINST FAMILY8 & CHILD. 210. DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE 220. LIQUOR LAWS 230. DRUNKENNESS 240. DISORDERLY CONDUCT 250. VAGRANCY 260. ALL OTHER OFFENSES TOTAL PART IIC OFFENSES TOTAL  5 1 1  5 1 1  5 1 1  4 25  4 25  2 22  Exhibit 4    SUMMARY OF CLARK CALLS FOR MONTH OF  June, 2024  The Hermitage Police Department answered (14) calls for service in the Borough of Clark during the month ofJune. A list ofthose calls is attached.  Exhibit 5    Clark. June 2024 Calls:  Calls for Service:  Date: 6/4/2024 16:07 6/7/2024 4:00 6/10/2024 16:40 6/12/2024 9:37 6/15/2024.4:00 6/17/2024 0:00 6/17/20243:00 6/19/2024 12:13 6/20/20240:00 6/24/2024 11:42 6/25/20243:00 6/30/2024.1:30 6/30/2024 20:29  Street: MILTON GOLDEN RUN MCMINN MILTON GOLDEN RUN GOLDEN RUN GOLDENI RUN WINNER GOLDEN RUN CHARLES GOLDEN RUN GOLDENRUN LAKE  Type: Inc#: ST RD ST  1.TWP ORD-ALL OTHER 2. SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS 3.S SERVICE! CALL-ASSIST OTHERAGENCY 4. OTHER ASSAULTS-NOT, AGGRAVATED 5. SERVICE, CALL-MISCELLANEOUS 6. SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS 7.SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS 8. PUBLIC SERVICES - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 9.SERVICE! CALL-MISCELLANEOUS 10.SERVICE CALL-ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 11.SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS 12.ALL OTHER CRIMES CODE' VIOLATIONS 13SERVICECALL-MISCELLANEOUS 14.DISTURBANCES-DOMESTIC  24-2759 24-2809 24-2879 24-2912 24-2972 24-2992 24-2994 24-3056 24-3068 24-3161 24-3176 24-3194 24-3279 24-3285  RD ST  6/25/2024: 21:28 GOLDEN RUN/CLAR  RD  Exhibit 6    CLARK PATROL TIME LOG 2024  40 HRS PER MONTH  Date 1-Jun 2-Jun 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun 6-Jun 7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun 14-Jun 15-Jun 16-Jun 17-Jun 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 21-Jun 22-Jun 23-Jun 24-Jun 25-Jun 26-Jun 27-Jun 28-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun  TIME (MIN) 60 60 90 90 90 90 90 60 60 60 90 90 90 60 90 90 90 90 60 90 90 90 90 90 270 90 60 60 90 90  2610 Total minutes for the month 43.5 Total hours for the month    P 0 1919191919  peo  oi 0 oI o  $  - - - : 9 de s 8 9  10 1e o  o 1o o o $ 00  D0 o : d0 o o d8 00 45  B a E  9919191979191 9o 10 0o o s 0e 919191919 91919191919 e 5 e  o  de 25 80    e   sI 6o R i  99pepepor  11 EI  A  3  10 - - - 1° o  9 de  N 00  mi  Exhibit 7    INSPECTION SUMMARYRYREPORT  Inspector: Kudelko Johnathan Badge #: jkudelko Inspection Type Breakdown Total HMI Inspections: # HMI Bulk: #! HMI Non-Bulk: # Both HM Bulk & Non-Bulk: 0 Total Single-Unit Trucks: Total Bus/MC Inspections:  Time Period: 06/01/2024 06/30/2024 Total Inspections: 4  0 0 0 1 1  Inspections Resulting in OOS: 2 #[ Driver/Codriver 00S: # Vehicle OOS: #& % of U.S. Motor Carriers: #& % of Mexican Motor Carriers: 0 /0% #& % of Canadian Motor Carriers: 0 /0%  0 2 4 /100%  Please Note: Thel Number andF Percentage ofU.S., Mexican, and Canadian Carriers ont ther reporti is calculated using thes Statei int the Carrier address usedo ont thel Inspection Report, whichr mayr notb be the Countryo of Domicile.  Inspection Level Breakdown  Levell Level2 Level3 Level4 Level5 Level6 Level7  Inspections % of Total Total Minutes Average Minutes 78.0 Inspection Analysis Total Violation Cited: Avg. Violations Per Inspection: 5 Total Citations Issued: Total CVSA Stickers Issued: Total Cargo Tanks Inspected: 0 Special Checks Size and Weight Enforcement: 0 Alcohol Substance Check: Drug Interdiction Search: Post Crash:  1 37% 78  1 31% 65 65.0  2 32% 67 33.5  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0 0 0  20 2 0  % of OOS Drivers/Co-Drivers: 0% % of OOS Vehicles: Total O0S Violations: Total OOS Drivers/Co-Drivers: 0 Total OOS Vehicles: Traffic Enforcement: Local Enforcement: Drug Interdiction Arrests:  60% 5 3 3 2 0  0 0 0  Exhibit 8    June 2024. Monthly. Report Community Engagement  June 3-1 Finalized attendee list and placed baseball clinic t-shirt order. June 6- Picked up coolers and baseballs from PSU Shenango for baseball clinic.  June 10-1 PSU Shenango! HPD Youth Baseball Clinic. June 12- Youth Justice. Academy class #1.  June 11- Group discussion with CYS clients on Emotional Intelligence and Decision-Making. June 13- Safe Social Media presentation to youth at Prince of] Peace summer program.  June 14- Updated Use of Force Power Point for YJA.  June 17- Emailed Westminster College football coach regarding potential youth football clinic.  Initial correspondence to contacts/agencies for fall Sex Trafficking Awareness event.  Traffic control at the direction ofDCO1 Nych. June 18- 0600-1400 hrs. at the direction ofDCO: Nych. June 19- Youth Justice. Academy class #2.  June 20- Group discussion with CYS clients on Anger Management and Mental Toughness.  Flyer distribution for Trafficking Awareness event to Sharon, Farrell, Mercer, Reynolds  school districts.  June 26- YJA class #3.  Exhibit 9    Hermitage Police Department Training for June 2024:  June 10-12: June 10&24: June 12:  Chief Piccirillo and Cpl. Young attended Control Tactics nstructor  Re-certification Training @ Sharon PD  Officer Frampton conducted monthly K-9Training  Cpl. Erickson attended PAI Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Training in Deputy Chief Ristvey attended FLOCK Camera Conference in  Yok, PA  June 12-14: June 17-21: June 18-19: June 20:  Atlanta, GA  Chief Piccirillo and Ofc. Womer attended Crisis Intervention Team Corporal Young, Detective Songer, Officers Brown, Burnett and Guthrie attended regular monthly Mercer County CIRTTraining Det. Songer attended regular monthly Sniper Training for the CIRT  (CIT) Training @ Linden Pointe  Team  Attachment 'A'    3  /  a S O h 4 a    (6  - - - epanyepid    -  3    5  -  /    a  Lo    Street Department Monthly Report  June 2024  CATCH BASINDITCHIPIPE  Cleaned catch basins, culvert pipes, and ditches throughout Hermitage, Wheatland, and Patagonia; ditched across from 2594 Lynnwood; repaired pipe and set a new catch basin at 3771 Panin; and  replaced crossover pipe at Wakefield/Saratoga and paved.  MOW  Rombold, Carolyn, Stafford, Maple, Longview, Brian, SV Freeway, Hoezle, Overlook, Lynnwood, Chestnut, Morefield, Reon, Walnut, Morton, Canal, Fulton, Mill, Clinton, Jack O'Donnell, Second, Ohio, Quality, N. &S. Stateline, Broadway, N. Water, River, Dermond, Kelly, Downing, Carbon, St. Mary's, Cambria, Kossuth, Westinghouse, Herr, Champlain, Emmett, Orangeville, W. Park, Ashland, Crawford, Marshall, S. Keel Ridge, Frogtown, Wise, N. &S. Neshannock, Sample, Christy, Frampton, Bonny, Hogback, Spangler, Teaberry, Wilhelm, Easton, Androla, Hann Hill, N. &S. Hermitage, Clay Furnace,  Miller, Cassady, and Hassel. MISCELLANEOUS  Paved in South Pymatuning and on N. Darby and Robertson; bermed from 6000 -6 6060 and ditched from 5810 - 5890 on Wise; regraded and laid topsoil and seed on Candy and at 3683 McConnell, 1495 Winner, 675 Wilhelm, and 2430 Hoezle; used brush hog at LindenPointe; assisted with mowing at the Hermitage Athletic Complex; and dug out driveway and replaced aggregate at Fire Station 3 and  will be back to pave at a later date.  Don Cannon, Street Dept. Superintendent  DC:kp    CITYOFI HERMITAGE JUNE 2024  WATERI POLLUTION CONTROL PLANTI REPORT  JOB PERFORMED  LOCATION W.P.C. Plant Alma Ave Station Broadway! Station Daniel Drive Station Dutch Lane Station Dutch Lane E.Q. Basin F.G Station Jerry Lane! Station Magargee Run Miller Road Station  Routine maintenance, greasing, mmeter readings,  Magargee Rum Miller Road Stationm Ohio! Street Station Pine Hollow Station Sample Road Station SVDC: Station Thomason Station Wheatland Station Wilson Road Station Woodllam Station  Station, and hourly readings  LATERAL INSPECTIONS OLateral Replacements  17 houses werei inspected 15 Passed 2 Failed  WPC INCIDENT REPORT - See Attachment COLECIONSSIENS REPORT- See Attachment PLANT OPERATIONS REPORT - See Attachment ENVIROMMENTAL OPERATIONS REPORT- See Attachment ROOD ASTE TO ENERGY AND BIOSOLIDS REPORT- See Attachment LABORATORY OPERATIONS REPORT- See Attachment  Respertiulysubmited, Wayne Covert 4627 W.P.C. Superintendent    Collections System Report  June 2024 SVID  Regular daily maintenance: donea att tthes station  Furell llewell % tank Grass cutting  Turner  Regular daily maintenance done att tthe station  Fuel level % tank  Wheatland  Regular daily maintenance: donea att tthe station 6/4, 6/19, 6/261 Ran generator manually Grass cutting Fwel level % tank needsf fuel  Needt tp have panell llooked: at on generator for transfer switch  Ohio St.  Regular daily maintenance done att tthe station  Grass cutting Fuel level 1/2 tank  Church St (Wheatland)  Regular daily maintenance donea att the station  Grass cutting Fuell Level 1/21 tank:    Wilson Rd  Regular daily maintenance: doneatt tthe station  Jerry Ln  Regular daily maintenance donea att the station Reset #2 pump backflushed back omline Fuell level 1/2 tamk  Sample Rd  Regular daily maintenance: donea att the station. 6/17pulled transducera amdi dleaned Grass cutting Fwell Level % tank- needs ffiwel  Miller Rd  Regular daily maintenance done: att thes station 6/27linstaliedr Ew check valve om pump #2  Grass cutting Fuel Levelfiull tank  Magargee/lefferson  Regular daily maintenance donea at the: station sewerli limea amdig puttn mEwN air melleasevllve  Grass cutting Fuell! llevel %1 tank  Wilsom Exc. Hasn mot returnedi tto Nkorth Neshannocki Rdl. manhole ffor live taps amt tthell lioa pressure  Daniel Dr  Regular daily maintenancedoneat the station  Fuel! llevel % tank    Golden Run  Regular daily maintenance doneatt thes station  Grass cutting began Fwel level: %1 tank  North Hermitage Rd  Regular daily maintenance doneat the: station Seemsil limi tthe roofofft tthe stations surround seemt tto! bel lleaking Hour meter omy pump#2 mot working needt tho ordern mew hour meter  Grass cutting Fiuell llevel %t ttamk  Thomason Rd (South PY)  Regular daily maintenance donea att tthe station 6/11 Ran generator manually Grass cutting  Pine Hollow  Regular daily maintenance: donea att tthe station 6/7,6/14,6/21, 6/28 Hosed wet well! ando comminutor chanmell 6/141 Transducer power sourcefailedr mepllaced by Eric Davis  6/26 Greased! both pumps Grass cutting Furell llevel 5/81 tank    Dutch Ln/ EQ  Regular daily maintenance donea att the station 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6261 Hosed wet well and comminutor channel 6/14, 6/18 Starter fault pump#1 Grass cutting Fuelll llevel Dutchl % tank, EQ: Ktank  Woodlawn Dr  Regular daily maintenance: donea att tthes station Hosed wet welli fort debrisa amd grease weekly    Plant Report June 2024  6-3-2024-R Repaired the chain and replaced al bearing on thet turbo separator. 67-2024-Recehved the rest oft the moyno parts to rebuild both pumps-  612-2024-Added 1 gallon of Biogas1 to each meso!  6-14-2024- John and Chris pulled all the sparkplugs from the Nissen and re- 5-14-2024-removed moldy floort from Tim's offfice. Purchased new flooring 6-17-2024-John replaced the spark plugs in Nissen with mew and replaced 6-18-2024-1 Had a power outage and Bioball plc needed to be reset by Brian 618-2024-JDV: came with a company to calibrate the LEL: sensors on all three 6-24-2024-Henrik from Nissen came and ist troubleshooting the cause oft the  gapped them. Nissen man longer. and paint fort tthe wallls.  the blue seals. Nissen is running a lot better.  from Rettew. meso's.  Nisseni fault, he found a bad pick-up cable and he replacedit.  6-25-2024-Plooring installled in Tim's offfice.  6-27-2024-Moyno pump fimally rebuilt, oww iti has a bad VFD, Steve bypassed 6-27-2024- JDVI had there controls guy stop out and make some changes to  thei fault, and the pummp is runmiing. the HIMI and thel LEL setpoints.    Environmental Operations Report June 2024  1. Iindustrial  All industbrial facilities complied wwiitth ttheir penmit parameters fort tthe montih off 7ffacilities ammwaal lindustriali inspections completed.. Allt facilities werei in compliamce wwitthi ttheir Iimdlustrial Wastewater Discharge Permit. No violations given att time offi inspections. Millwaukee Forge! Plamtt is duei tto dose! by Jully 31,  May 2024.  2024.  Lookimgi into updating ordimances with permitting fees and maximum Himmitf ffor conventional polluttants, as well as oreating al Fats, Oil, & Grease Program.  2. SEO  1285 South Hermitage Road was given ai Notice of Violation for malffumction oft the on-lot septic system. Imspected completed verifying malfunction on. Jume 19, 2024. Propertyowmer was contacted and goingt through the stepst for ar repair 1236 Lynwood complaimt. Property ower was contacted amdi going through tthe stepsf ffor a repair permit or hookimg wpi ttos sewers. Plamming tto digf for am om-lot 1495 Wimmer Road property oer wanting to eplace sand imouind ffor sewage disposal. Homeowner wast tolld to get tank pumped more freqwentily untilt tthe Act 537 plan was approved by commissioners/DEP tto hookki limttot the private: soomi tol be  permit or hooking upt to sewers at Linden Poimt.  system mid Jully.  public samitary sewer ine.  3. Sampling  Third quarter sampling is scheduled for. July 1-2, 2024. COL Contawner annual sampling schedulled for July 1-22 2024.  Emvirommemtal Operations Coordimator- Victoria Tomkko    Food Waste to Energy and Biosolids Report. June 2024  Weight  Total Pounds of Packaged Food Waste Hauled ln = 560,408 pounds Total Galions of Liquid Food Waste/Grease Hauled In: = 14,776 gallons  Totall Gallons of Joy Cone! Sugar and Cake Cone Tanker Waste Hauled in = 235,000 gallons Total Galloms of Joy Cone Cookie Tanker Waste Hauled in = 129,500 galions Total Gallons of Deans Dairy Tankker Wastel Hauled in = 180,000 gallons Totall Galloms off Liquid Food Waste & Tanker Waste Hauled in = 559,276 gallons Tottrall Food! Waste Haurledi Iim galloms and poumds)=5 5,224,769.8 pourdis =2 2,6121 tons  Totall Gallloms of Septic Haulled m = 152,700 gallons Totall Dry Toms of Biosolids Haulledi Outt = 4299 diryt ttos  Dollar Amount  Pounds off Packaged Food' Waste Hauled Iin = $25,359 Gallons of Uiquid Food Waste/Grease Hauled In: =$2,645 Joy Come Sugar and Calke Cone Tanker Waste Hauled in =$16,450 Joy Come Cookie Tamker Waste Hauled in = $9,065 Deans Dairy Tamker Waste Hauledi n =$32,400 Gallons of Septic Hauled lin: = $10,689 Food Waste Totall wwfo Septic= $85,919 Food Waste Totall w/Septic-$ $96,908    Laboratory Operations Report. June 2024  Submitted by Himothy Kizak  Additional Laboratory samplingsent out for analysis.  1. Semt outt momtihlyt ttestst to Environmental. Service Laboratories ffor Cadimiumm, Menoury, 4,4DDD, 2. Alls sammyplei matrix, method, amallyte, standand metthodsy year, amd sitandlard methods edition per 3. AlHl procedurescompliant wwilth Stamdlard Methods 23" Editionn as required by PADEP.Amy 4. DEPI hasi issuwed an mew scope ofa accreditation ffort tthel llaboratory ffor alll procedues. The laboratoryisc compliant umtilt thef following wearsi remewall period. The renewal process started ffor the Jamwary 2024 compliamce period. Thel laboratory: isi im good standing. 5. Demonstrationt offe compatibility testingi is complleted. All resulits acceptable. Sent out secomd quarter influemt ande effluent samples. Preparing Olass A: sammplest forl land 7. Thel laboratory! has swwittched reference laboratories firom Environmental lab! Servicest tto Suburban laboratories duet tor method detection limitations om the PADMR permit. Suburban lhas all lower methodi detection limmit. This wwasi imitiatedi in. January of 2024. We're: still mot receiving  4,41 DDE and 4,4 DDI. Reference llab switched lim. Jamwary off2 2024. Pal DEPI requwest havee beem updated andi imu wse.  revisionsa are documented.  application sludge.  tther method detection! Wirmit requested. 1. Average Influent flow-257-MGD 2 Average Effluent flow- 2.90-MGD  Monthly Flows  Total Septage hauledi in -297,200 Gallons. Septage contributed 7551 as. of BOD1 tot the plant.  Miscellaneous itens- Submitted: all momtihly results tol DEP.  Thel llaboratory! has beem participating wiltht thel PAI Department of Healthf ffor testing Covid in wastewater sammples. Four samples per weekk are submitted wittht the correspondimg datal beingt turmed overt tot the CDC. Materialls are provided at mo oost. We: also willl be participating in Norovirus besting-    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE  HERMITAGE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY  June 5,2 2024  MEETING  The regular monthly meeting of the Hermitage Municipal Authority was called to order on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at the Hermitage Water Pollution Control Plant Administration Building. Members of the Authority present were Fred Heiges, Tom Kuster, Andy Dorko, Ryan Gotch and Greg Ceremuga (by phone). Alsoj present were Wayne Covert, Jason Wert (RETTEW), Attorney Brett Stedman, Gary  Hinkson and John Moroco. MINUTES  Minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting were reviewed.  After discussion, upon motion made by Andy Dorko and seconded by Tom Kuster, these minutes were  unanimously approved as presented.  VISITORS  REQUISITIONS AND GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNTI INVOICES  Capitals & Additions Redemption Fund 06-2024: After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Andy Dorko, this requisition was unanimously approved for payment as submitted. RETTEW: Invoice 7309.7310,7311,7312 & 7313 and in the amount of $50,811.40.  Brouse McDowell: After review, upon motion made by Ryan Gotch and seconded by Andy Dorko, this invoice for general fees in the amount of $2,009.00 was unanimously approved for payment from the general checking  account as submitted. ENGINEER'S REPORT  Noj payment applications were submitted in May for Contract 2022-01 or 2022-02.  Act537:  Reconstructive Planning: The Authority to establish a policy of how long to give to connect. It was agreed that one year from Notice to Connect letter goes out would be sufficient. A decision needs to be made on what to publish in Act 537 plan as the tap-in cost. RETTEW will finalize the Act 537 plan and send it to Mercer County Planning Committee and City of Hermitage Planning Department. They have 60 days to respond then a public notice will go out in the last 30 days of that 60. At the end of the 60 days, the City of  Hermitage will need to adopt a resolution.  South Neshannock Road: RETTEW has completed the final design. We are waiting for permits, which Digester Rehab Project: Jason Wert spoke to Hudson Construction to find out if they had any plan to complete work. Jason Wert contacted Tank Connection to request a quote to fix the insulation and the roof of the Thermophilic Digester. JDV was also contacted to have them get the combustible gas detectors to work along with other punch list items. Those contractors then contacted Hudson Construction letting them know  should take approximately 2 months to complete.    they were going to complete the work. In turn, Hudson Construction told RETTEW they were going to complete the work. Atthis point, whoever completes the work first is who we will go with. Jason Wert plans to present the. Act 537 Plan to the Commissioners at the June 20th board meeting.  After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Andy Dorko, the motion to endorse the 2024 Stack Testing: We received a notice of violation from DEP about the performance oft the CAT. Itis offline currently. We did provide a corrective action plan. The catalyst was sent out to be refurbished and cleaned,  Act 537 Plan was unanimously approved.  along with other maintenance. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Adopt Resolution: After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Ryan Gotch, the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Hermitage Municipal Authority Manager to spend up to $12,800 within  the approved budget without board approval was unanimously approved.  OTHER BUSINESS  Lynwood Drive: There is a home with sewage backup in the yard. There have been multiple complaints from neighbors. There is a manhole behind the house where it can tie into the sewer system. Jason Wert stated that Readiness Center: Our sewer inspector TV'd the line but ended up getting Vactor stuck in the line. The inspection stack was broken and filled with rocks. Wayne Covert will be contacting Jan Farmakis to let her  noj planning module would be needed.  know.  Magargee Pump Station: We had another: force main break at Magargee Pump Station. Thompson Fabricating: We are waiting on DEP to approve the corrective action plan.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Authority, upon motion made and seconded, the  regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.  EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session.  2    3a  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Hickory High School girls' golf team comprised of members: Ava Liburdi, Alexandra Petrochko, Luciana Masters, Ava Miklos, Vianna Miller,  Madeline Myers, Reese Brewster, Ella Fiscus, and Alana Murphy; and  WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Hickory High School girls' golf team won the Region 1 Tournament for the thirteenth year in a row, the District 10 Team Title for the third year in a row and set a District 10 Team Championship scoring record with a 3-under 213; and  WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Hickory High School girls' golf team won their third straight championship, a first in District 10 history, at the PIAA Class 2A State Team Competition held at Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania on October 18, 2023  with a State record score of 4-over 220; and  WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Hickory High School girls' golf team, by their athletic ability, commitment to excellence and exemplary conduct, have set an example for all youth of  the City of Hermitage and the Shenango Valley.  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND HERMITAGE HEREBY PROCLAIMS BYTHE. AUTHORITY OF THE SAME AS FOLLOWS: The Hermitage Board of Commissioners, on behalf ofa all Hermitage residents and with great pride in their accomplishments, congratulates the 2023-2024 Hickory High School girls' golf team = the players, coaches and support staff - on their achievements and outstanding  season, and wishes them much success in their future endeavors.  PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA THIS TWENTY-SIXTH DAY  OF, JUNE, 2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duane Piccirilli, President  By:  Gary P. Hinkson, City Manager  William J. Moder, III, Vice-President  Louis E. Squatrito Cameron S. Linton John Moroco    CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, the City ofl Hermitage is always pleased to recognize those of its citizenry who have achieved excellence through their dedication, perseverance and determination and who have  brought honor to the City through their high achievement; and  WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Kennedy Catholic High Schools Girls Basketball team was comprised of Juniors - Clarisse Connor, Layke Fields, Madison Pfleger, Lochlyn Shimrack and Monique Vincent; Sophomores Bella Magestro and' Tierney Scullin; and Freshmen - Akira Cameron,  Sophia Gargasz, Tori Harvey and Allison Perry; and  WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Kennedy Catholic High School Girls Basketball team was led by Head Coach Justin Magestro and Assistant Coaches. Jay Crumbaker, Drew Magestro, Mike O'Dell and  Connor Steffens; and  WHEREAS, as a result of hard work, superior skill, discipline, and talent, the 2023-2024 Kennedy Catholic High School Giris Basketball Team won the PIAA Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship versus Marion Center on March 21, 2024 in Hershey, Pennsylvania with a final score of42 to 40 and completed the season with an overall record of25 wins and 4 losses.  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND HERMITAGE HEREBY  PROCLAIMS BY THE. AUTHORITY OF THE SAME. AS FOLLOWS:  The Hermitage Board of Commissioners, on behalf ofa all Hermitage residents and with great pride in their accomplishments, congratulates the 2023-2024 Kennedy Catholic High School Girls Basketball Team on their achievement and wishes them much success in all: future endeavors.  PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA THIS TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF  JULY,2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duane Piccirilli, President  Gary P. Hinkson, City Manager  William J. Moder, III, Vice-President  Louis E. Squatrito Cameron S. Linton John Moroco    5b-2  TAX WARRANTS  We hereby certify the following to be the amounts of Additions and/or  Exonerations approved  JULY  by the Hermitage Commissioners to  BERNADETTE HARRY, Hermitage Treasurer, taxes for the year  2024  ADDITIONS  EXONERATIONS  REAL ESTATE PER CAPITA TOTAL  $938.12 0.00 938.12 9  $369.35 0.00 369.35  Secretary  Board of Commissioners  RECAPITULATION OF ADJUSTED TAXES DUE AT FACE VALUE  REAL ESTATE  PER CAPITA  TOTAL 1,400,684.29 938.12 1,401,622.41 369.35 1,401,253.06  Face Amount on Duplicate Additions to Duplicate Total Collectible (Lines 1&2) Exonerations to Duplicate Total Adjusted Face Amoynt  1,400,684.29 $938.12 1,401,622.41 $369.35 1,401,253.06  0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  Duplicate    5c  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. 14-2024  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ("CITY"), ADOPTING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MERCER ("COUNTY"), HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT ("HSD"), AND FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ("FASD") FOR THE COLLECTION OF REAL ESTATE AND PER CAPITA TAXES ON BEHALF OF HERMITAGE RESIDENTS LOCATED IN FASD BY THE HERMITAGE TREASURER; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENTS: BY FASD FORSUCHTAXCOLLECTION SERVICES; AND ALLOCATING THE COSTS PAID BY FASD TO A REDUCTION IN THE COSTS OF THE OFFICE PAID BY THE OTHER  PARTIES.  WHEREAS, the electors of the Borough of Wheatland and City of Hermitage voted to approve aj joint agreement plan of merger adopted by both municipal governing bodies, by which  Wheatland became part ofHermitage on January 1, 2024; and  WHEREAS, the Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. $ 5511.33 provides that the city treasurer in all third class cities (or their home rule equivalent) shall collect the real estate and property taxes for all parcels and residents in the city, with the costs of administering the office  divided in equal shares; and  WHEREAS, the merger of Wheatland into the City has created the unique scenario by WHEREAS, the parties have endeavored to create a system by which FASD will bei fairly charged its pror rata portion ofthe costs ofthe operation ofthe City Treasurer'soffice: and to thereby reduce the contributions of the City, HSD, and County for their share of the costs; and  which two (2) school districts are now located within the City limits; and  WHEREAS, the parties hereto now desire to enter into an Agreement by which it is confirmed that the Hermitage Treasurer will collect such taxes for FASD; that FASD will pay its share of the costs of the Hermitage Treasurer's office; and that FASD's payment will be equally  divided to reduce the costs to the City, County, and HSD; and Cooperation Law, 53 Pa.C.S. $2301, et seq., as amended; and,  WHEREAS, the agreement is pursuant to the provisions of the Intergovernmental WHEREAS, this agreement will benefit, and is in the best interests of the City, County, SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF AGREEMENT. An intermunicipal agreement for cooperation with the County of Mercer, Hermitage School District, and Farrell Area School  HSD, and FASD.    District fort the collection ofreal estate andj per capita taxesi isl hereby authorized and said agreement shall bei made in accordance with Pennsylvania law governing such agreements, 53 Pa.C.S. $2301,  etseg.  SECTION2. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT. The agreement shall provide for the  following, inter alia:  (A) That the Hermitage Treasurer shall collect the real estate and per capita taxes of all City residents located in FASD (the former Borough of Wheatland), with the conditions for the allocation of costs for the operation of the office (B) That the duration of the agreement shall be indefinite, although it must (C) That the purpose of the agreement is to provide for the collection of real estate and per capita taxes for City property owners and residents located within FASD and to provide for the appropriate payment by FASD of the office's (D) FASD will pay to the City the pro rata costs of the Hermitage Treasurer's office based on the pro: rata portion oft taxable real estate parcels in the City that are located in FASD proportionate to the total number oft taxable real estate parcels in the entire City, which is estimated at this time to be six percent (6%). FASD will therefore pay six percent (6%) of the costs of the office until such time said proportion would change. The City, County, and HSD's proportionate costs for the operational costs oft the office would bei reduced in equal amounts ofFASD's share. (E) There is no additional organizational structure necessary to implement the (F) Any real or personal property remains that of the City, as provided for by (G) In accordance with applicable law, benefits of all affected employees are  contained therein.  comply with the provisions of72 P.S. $5511.33.  expenses, as provided by law.  agreement. law.  provided through the City.  SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Resolution shall be severable and, ifa any oft the provisions hereofs shall bel held unconstitutional, void or otherwise unentorceable, such shall not affect the validity of any of the remaining provisions of said Resolution.  SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinances, resolutions, or parts of ordinances or resolutions conflicting with any oft the provisions ofthis Resolution arel hereby repealed insofar as  the same affects this Resolution, as permitted by law.    SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon execution oft the agreement and enactment of resolutions by the parties to this Agreement. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 24TH DAYOFJ JULY,2024.  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  ATTEST:  By:  Gary Hinkson, Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    TAXCOLLECTION AGREEMENT  THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this  day of  2024, by and among:  CITY OF HERMITAGE, a Pennsylvania Home Rule City, with offices at 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "City" or  "Hermitage";  AND  COUNTY OF MERCER, a Pennsylvania County of the Fifth Class, with offices at 125 South Diamond Street, Mercer, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "County";  AND  HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, a Pennsylvania School District, with offices at 4111 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "HSD";  AND  FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, a Pennsylvania School District, with offices at 1600 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "FASD"; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. $ 5511.33, the Hermitage Treasurer is responsible for the collection of all real estate and per capita taxes for  all properties and residents of the City of Hermitage; and  WHEREAS, pursuant to the statute, the county, municipality, and school district located within all third class cities are: required to pay an equal share oft the salaries and benefits ofthe City Treasurer and her staff, along with the expenses necessarily incurred in the operation of the City  Treasurer's office; and  WHEREAS, the electors of the Borough of Wheatland and City of Hermitage voted to approve a joint agreement plan of merger adopted by both municipal governing bodies, by which  Wheatland became part of] Hermitage on. January 1, 2024; and as municipal mergers do not impact school district boundaries; and estate and per capita taxes that would be apportioned to FASD; and  WHEREAS, the former Borough of Wheatland portion of Hermitage remains in FASD, WHEREAS, the Hermitage Treasurer is accordingly responsible for the collection ofreal WHEREAS, thel Local Tax Collection Law did not contemplate ai merger ofmunicipalities that would: result in the unique scenario of one municipality being located within two (2) different  school districts; and    WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that the most equitable manner by which Farrell should contribute to the salaries and expenses of the Hermitage Treasurer would be through a  calculation ofthe portion oftax bills in the City that that are: in FASD; and  WHEREAS, thel Mercer County Chief Assessor has informed the City that approximately six percent (6%) of all taxable properties in the City are located in FASD, which would make FASD responsible forj payment ofs six percent (6%)ofthe divided costs ofthel Hermitage Treasurer;  and  WHEREAS, the City, County, and HSD have agreed that Farrell's share of the expenses WHEREAS, the parties hereto now desire to enter into an Agreement providing for the collection of real estate and per capita taxes for that portion of the City located in FASD; the payment by FASD for its share of the costs of the Hermitage Treasurer's office; and the equal reduction in costs to the other taxing jurisdictions based on FASD's contribution. herein, and with the intent tol be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:  should result in an equal reduction in their share oft the expenses oft the office; and  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained  1. 2.  RECITALS. The recitals contained herein are fully incorporated into this COLLECTION OF FASD REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY TAXES. The parties agree that the Hermitage Treasurer shall collect real estate taxes for all tax parcels located in the City that are located in FASD. The Hermitage Treasurer shall also collect all per capita taxes for City residents who reside in FASD. PAYMENT BYFASD. FASD shall pay to Hermitage six percent (6%) oft the costs oft the Hermitage Treasurer, as provided for by 72 P.S. $5511.33, for SO long as the number oftaxable parcels int the City that are alsol located in FASD is between: 5.5% and 6.5% of the total number of taxable parcels located in the City. In the event that the proportional number ofHermitage tax parcels ever: falls outside that range, the number shall be recalculated and rounded to the nearest percent of the whole. INVOICE BY HERMITAGE. Hermitage shall invoice FASD for its six percent (6%) pro rata share of the costs of operating the Hermitage Treasurer's office quarterly and in the same manner that it invoices the County and HSD. REDUCTION TO CITY, COUNTY, AND HSD. The share of payments for operation ofthel Hermitage Treasurer'soffice: shall be reduced in equal shares asan offset to the revenues received by FASD in administering the office. The initial  Agreement.  3.  4.  5.  calculation will reduce the share ofe each entity to 31 1/3%.    6.  RELIANCE BY ASSESSOR. The County may rely on this Agreement as providing the basis for FASD tax cards for properties located within the City to be SEVERABILITY. Ifany section, subsection, sentence, clause or portion of this agreement is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holdings shall not affect the validity of the INTEGRATED WRITING. This agreement and any incorporation herein, if there EFFECTIVE DATE. This agreement shall be effective upon its adoption by all  sent to the Hermitage Treasurer for collection.  7.  remaining portions hereof.  8. 9.  bea any, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.  parties.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties havel hereunto set their hands and seals the date first  set forth above. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  By:  Duane Piccirilli, President  ATTEST:  COUNTY OF MERCER  By:  ATTEST:  HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT  By:  ATTEST:  FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT  By:    Hermitage Treasurer 800 North Hermitage Road Hermitage, PA: 16148 Phone:724-347-4472 Fax-724-981-2008 www.hermtage.net  5d  July16, 2024  Hermitage Commissioners,  In 2021 and 2022 a T.I.F. parçel # 12329 024, Mill Water development, doing business as Kohls, was granted by court order a reduction in assessment. The 2021 difference was addressed and then refunded by the county and city. The 2022 bills went out to the owners without a processed exon from the county, at the original amount, who in return sent me a check in the full discount amount whichls signed over and send to U.S. Bank. The bank then prepares the spreadsheet with the 31% taxing bond share oft that amount for usto After the fact, we received an exon from the county which meant the Kohl's bill was overpaid to us and to the çounty. After many conversations and much research, itv was determined that they are due a refund. This money was always ini the hands of U.S.bank. U.S. Bank has refunded the difference in 2 separate çhecks, one fori the city ($3,347.93). and one for1 the county ($15, 835.67). The issue is they are both made payable to "Hermitage Treasurer". Ido not have any authority to refund money. The county check has been returned to U.S. Bank asking for a re-issue to mercer county assessment office, andlam asking approval to sign the city portion over to our general operating account, to enable our  process the partial payment to the account.  finance dept. to timelyi issue the refund due to Kohls.  Thank you for your time and consideration. Ilook forward to your response.  Sincerely, B Ky  Harry Hermitage Treasurer    6a  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COINT,PENNSVIVANA RESOLUTION NO.13-2024  APPENDIX II -4 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL RESOLUTION  Be itl RESOLVED, that the CITY OF HERMITAGE of MERCER COUNTY hereby request a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant of $569,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the LINDENPOINTE CAMPUS ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT Be itl FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Duane Piccirilli, Board President and Garv P. Hinkson, City Manager as the official(s) to execute all documents and agreements between the CITY OF HERMITAGE and the Commonwealth Financing Authority IGARYP. HINKSON, duly qualified Secretary oft the CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY,PA, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa Resolution duly adopted by ai majority vote oft the HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS at a regular meeting held JULY24, 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes of IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the CITY OF HERMITAGE  toi facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.  the CITY OF HERMITAGE and remains in effect as oft this date.  this 24TH day of, JULY,2024.  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  ATTEST:  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli President    7a&b  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. 10-2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, PART 3 OF THE HERMITAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH CODIFIED ORDINANCE 2-2008, TO EXPAND. ANAREAINWIN'WHICHTHE DRILLING OR USE OF WELLS FOR POTABLE OR AGRICULTURAL WATER IS PROHIBITED TO INCLUDE LANDS FORMERLY LOCATED IN THE  BOROUGH OF WHEATLAND.  WHEREAS, the City of] Hermitage adopted Ordinance 2-2008 on February 27, 2008, for thej purpose of! prohibiting the drilling ofwells forp potable or agricultural water purposes on certain  lands near the Borough of Wheatland due to contamination in the area; and  WHEREAS, likewise, the Borough of Wheatland adopted Ordinance 4-07 on August 1, 2007, for the purpose of prohibiting the drilling of wells on that portion of the Borough south of  Broadway Avenue; and  WHEREAS, the electors of the Borough of Wheatland and City of Hermitage voted to approve aj joint agreement plan of merger adopted by both municipal governing bodies, by which  Wheatland became part ofHermitage on January 1, 2024; and  WHEREAS, the joint agreement eliminated all existing ordinances oft the Borough on the WHEREAS, iti is nowi necessary to amend Ordinance 2-2008, which is codified in Chapter 26, Part 3 of the Hermitage Code of Ordinances, to include those lands formerly of the Borough NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE CITY OF HERMITAGE HEREBY ORDAINS AND  effective date;  of Wheatland in the area where drilling wells for such uses is prohibited.  ENACTS BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME ASI FOLLOWS:  SECTION1. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 26, PART3. Chapter 26, Part 3, oft the Hermitage Code of Ordinances, which codified Ordinance 2-2008, is hereby amended to expand the area in which drilling wells forj potable or agricultural water is prohibited through the adoption  of Section 303, which shall read as follows:  $26-303.  Additional Applicable Land.    Ina addition to those lands provided in Section 302. the prohibitions in this Part shall apply to those lands generally south of Broadway Avenue in the former Borough of Wheatland. as included in the attached "Exhibit A",and more specifically described as follows:  Beginning at aj point of intersection of Broadway Avenue with the prolongated western line of] Mercer County Tax Parcel Number (MCTPN) 12-170-048 where it meets the centerline  ofE Broadway Avenue:  Thence in a westerly direction along the centerline of Broadway Avenue to the point of intersection with municipal boundary line of the City of] Farrell and the City of] Hermitage: Thence in a southerly direction along the joint municipal boundary line S0'39'Wa Thence southwesterly S 57° 42'W a distance of 1.463.06' to aj point intersecting with the Thence in a westerly direction along the centerline ofOhio Street N 89*53' W a distance Thence in a southerly direction along the east bank ofthe Shenango River S11'22'Wa Thence continuing in a southerly direction S2:22' W a distance of 198.0't to a point': Thence in a southeasterly direction still following the east bank ofthe Shenango River S Thence in a southwesterly direction crossing the Shenango River S33° 26 Wa a distance Thence continuing in a southwesterly direction S 24" 10 W a distance of1 165.0' toa  distance of273.62' to a. point; centerline ofOhio Street:  of313.5' to the east bank oft the Shenango River:  distance of 462.0' to aj point:  25'37 E: a distance of 324.8 toa point:  of254.76' to a point:  point;  Thence continuing S 17' 10 Wad distance of 165.0' to a point: Thence continuing S 13* 40' W a distance of 363.16 to a point. Thence in an easterly direction N 89° 30' Ea distance of 528.0' toaj point: Thence in a southwesterly direction N23 0' Ea distance of264.83 to a point near the Thence in a southwesterly direction along MCTPN 76-910-003 N 67° 15'E a distance of  north line ofl MCTPN 76-910-003:  307.73' to a point:    Thence continuing N28 O'E a distance of 182.49' toaj point: Thence in a southerly direction N 4 30' E a distance of1 118.0' to a point:  Thence N2430 W a distance of 158.0' to a point:  Thence in a southeasterly direction S 51'0'Ead distance of280.83'to aj point along the Thence continuing near the south line of MCTPN 76-910-003 in an easterly direction S Thence S87 15'Ea a distance of 264.0' to aj point near the center oft the Shenango River: Thence in an easterly direction N 80° 30 Ea distance of413.33' toapoint:  south line of MCTPN 76-910-003: 76" 30 Ea distance of264.0' to a point:  Thence in a southeasterly direction S 71" 15'Ea distance of1 182.0' to aj point near the east Thence continuing near the east bank oft the Shenango River S 56 45'E a distance of  bank of the Shenango River: 209.06' to aj point:  Thence S36 30' E a distance of 397.32' to a point: Thence S13-0'Ead distance of231.0' to a point:  Thence in a southerly direction near the center oft the Shenango River S415'Wa  distance of 363.0' to a point:  Thence S 26 45' E a distance of116.49' to a point:  Thence in an easterly direction near the center oft the Shenango River $76'15'Ea Thence in a northeasterly direction N 70" 15'E a distance of1 1.336.5' to aj point near the Thence easterly N 89* 45'Ea distance of 605.5' to a point near the centerline of Council Thence continuing easterly near the north bank of the Shenango River N73'30'Ea Thence N 78° 30' E a distance of 174.24' to a point being the southwest corner of  distance of107.0' toaj point: north bank oft the Shenango River:  Avenue:  distance of451.53" to aj point: MCTPN 12-170-048:    Thence in a northerly direction along west line OfMCTPN 12-170-048 to the point of SECTION: 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with any oft the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Ordinance. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable and, ifany oft the provisions hereof shall bel held unconstitutional, void or otherwise unenforceable, such shall not affect the validity ofany oft the remaining provisions of said Ordinance.  beginning at the centerline of Broadway Avenue.  SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this ordinance shall become  effective seven (7) days after its date of adoption.  HERMITAGE ORDAINS AND ENACTS AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED FINALLY INTO LAW BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE  CITY OF HERMITAGE THIS 24TH DAY OF JULY,2024.  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  ATTEST:  By:  Gary Hinkson, Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    7c  CITYOFI HERMITAGE  MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  0  :  MNSYLVA  FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE  PROGRAM  INFORMATION & APPLICATION  JULY24.2024    Section 1. Program Manual  Background:  Although the population oft the City ofH Hermitage has remained steady, the median age, which is currently 49.2 years, continues toi increase. This is greater thant the median age of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (40.9 years) and the median age oft the Youngstown- Warren-Boardman metro area (43.9 years). One oft the barriers for attracting a younger population is affordable housing. Ar review of home sales data for the City of Hermitage for the 2023 calendar year indicated a median home sales price of $190,000. The rising cost of homes, along with increased interest rates, has made it even more difficult for first-time  homebuyers to purchase a home.  First-time homebuyers account for an estimated 32% of all home sales with 59% of first-time homebuyers being Gen Z and Millennials, ages 18-42 (2023 National Association of Realtors survey). Closing costs in Pennsylvania average. 43% oft the appraised value (excluding down payment) which equates to $8,170 for the median home sales price of $190,000 ini the city of The program is designed to promote the purchase of homes byf first-time homebuyers' within Hermitage as a strategic means to attract a younger population and slow down the steady rise in the median age of the community. With the increased opportunities for remote work, employees are looking for desirable communities to live in. Incentives for these individuals include outstanding schools, recreational amenities, low crime and a lower cost of living, which includes affordable housing. Aiding first-time homebuyers will attract younger families tol live int the city and help ensure a more sustainable and economically  Hermitage in 2023.  viable future for the city.  For any questions, please contact: nomasgnemtagenes 724-981-0800 X1220  Kristina Thomas, Assistant Director, Planning & Development  'A1 first-time homebuyer means aj person(s) whol has not owned al home int the city of Hermitage during the last  three years,  1    Section 2. Program Guidelines  1. An applicant must be at first-time homebuyer purchasing a single-family home as their primary residence in Hermitage. The purpose oft the home purchase cannot be 2. The applicant must be an individual(s) person. Corporations. trusts, and all other 3. An eligible applicant is an individual who has had no ownership in a principal residence located within the city of Hermitage, Pennsylvania during the 3-year period preceding the settlement date of the property. This includes a spouse (if either spouse meets the above criteria, they are considered first-time homebuyers). 4. By definition, a single-family home is a free-standing residential structure intended for use by one owner as a single-dwelling unit. Condominiums and townhomes are eligible if separated by a ground-to-roofval New construction homes meeting the above criteria are eligible. Multi-family buildings and duplexes are not eligible.  as ani income generating rental property or secondalyresidence.  forms of entities are not eligible.  There is no household income limitation for eligibility. 6. There isr no home purchase price limitation for eligibility.  7. Thel home purchase must be al bona fide arm's length sale on which Pennsylvania 8. Assistance will be in the form of a $5.000 grant toi the applicant(s) payable to the closing/settement agent for disbursement against settement/closing related costs. 9. The applicant(s) must own and occupy the purchased home as their primary residence. Primary residence is defined as the main dwelling/home where the applicant(s) live for most oft the year and the legal address listed on official documents such as tax returns, driver's licenses, and voter registration card. 10. Properties acquired by Gift/Inheritance to the applicant(s) whoi is family oft the Grantor/Seller are not eligible unless Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Taxi is assessed. 11. Assistance will be provided on a is-come/fisi-served basis andi is contingent upon 12. Demographic data oft the applicant(s) and other relevant data will be compiled through administration oft the program to facilitate periodic program assessment. Demographic data collected is not used for eligibility determination. 13. Applicant(s) will affirm, by signature on the application, that they have not owned a principal residence int the city of Hermitage int the 3-year period preceding the  Realty Transfer Taxi is assessed.  available funding as determined by the City of Hermitage.  2    settlement date oft the purchased property and that they will occupy the propertyas their principal residence and that the affirmation is subject to Pennsylvania Statute 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, ie. that false statements made in the application are made subject to the penalties oft the statute related to unsworn falsification to authorities.  3    CITY OF] HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCEI NO. -2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PROGRAM INCENTIVIZING PURCHASES OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR FIRST WHEREAS, the City of Hermitage ("City") encourages potential first time home owners to WHEREAS, the City acknowledges with increasing mortgage rates, closing costs, and real estate prices that the ability to close on a residential property has become increasingly expensive to  TIME HOME BUYERS IN' THE CITY.  make the City their home; and  first time home buyers; and  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that a first time home buyer assistance program is an effective method the City can utilize to incentivize and aid those who wish to  purchase their residence in the City; and  WHEREAS, the City desires to allocate funds for the program.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE CITY OF HERMITAGE HEREBY ORDAINS AND ENACTS  BYTHE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME. AS FOLLOWS:  SECTION 1. That the City of Hermitage hereby enacts the First-Time Home Buyer Assistance Program ("Program"), with the requirements and guidelines provided in the Program document attached hereto as "Exhibit A". All applicants must strictly comply with Program  requirements to be eligible.  SECTION2. Said Program requirements may be amended from time to time through a resolution of the Board ofCommissioners, which shall be made available in the City Manager'soffice  and posted on the City's website.  SECTION:3. For the remainder of 2024, the Board of Commissioners allocates $75,000 to the program from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund, with allocations for future years to be made  by the Board of Commissioners.  THE CITY OF HERMITAGE ORDAINS AND ENACTS AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED FINALLY INTO LAW BY THE BOARD OF  COMMISSIONERS OF HERMITAGE THIS 21st DAY OF AUGUST, ,2024.  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  ATTEST:  By_  Gary P. Hinkson, City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    8a  IAGCONSULTING MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES  July 17, 2024 Mr. Gary Hinkson, City Manager City of Hermitage Hermitage Municipal Building 800 North Hermitage Road Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148 RE: City of Hermitage Bid Results Dear Mr. Hinkson:  FY2023 CDBG Stormwater and Roadway Improvements Project  Bids were received for the above referênced project on. July 16, 2024 and attached you will find a copy oft the Bid Tabulation outlining each bid for your review. The Base Bid ranged from a low of $171,756.00 to a high of $209,648.00. Add Alternate1 Bids ranged from a low of $71,921.00t toa The low bidder for this improvement is NorthRock Construction, Inc. of Cranberry, Pennsylvania, whose bid has been reviewed and found to be in conformance with all contract requirements. It is our opinion that they are experienced and qualified to perform the work within the contract. We have included a copy of the debarment search returns for the low bidder and found no Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact our  high of $92,372.00.  debarments. office. Respectfully, IAG Consulting, LLC dk 4 lan A. Garfoli, P.E. IAG Enclosures  3580 Innovation Way, Suite 108  Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148  724.977.1775    FY2023 CDBG STORMWATER & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT  OWNER: City of Hermitage PROJECT NO.: 00100-2405 BID OPENING DATE: July 16, 2024  BIDDING SUMMARY  BIDDER  BASE BID $171,756.00 $199,020.00 $209,648.00 $190,000.00  ADD ALT1 1B BID/ $71,921.00 $85,435.00 $92,372.00 $83,000.00  NorthRock Construction, Inc. 2 J&T Paving, Inc. 3 Mortimer Excavating, Inc.  Opinion of Probable Construction Cost:    8b  IAGCONSULTING MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES  July 17, 2024 Mr. Gary Hinkson, City Manager City of Hermitage Hermitage Municipal Building 800 North Hermitage Road Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148 RE: City of Hermitage Bid Results Dear Mr. Hinkson:  2024 Neighborhood Investment Program  Bids were received for the above referenced project on. July 16, 2024 and attached you will find a copy of the Bid Tabulation outlining each bid for your review. The bids ranged from a low of The low bidder for this improvement is Protech Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. of New Castle, Pennsylvania, whose bid has been reviewed and found to be in conformance with all contract requirements. Itis our opinion that they are experienced and qualified to perform the work within the contract. We have included a copy of the debarment search returns for the low bidder and Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact our  $436,084.10 to a high of $479,010.00.  found no debarments.  office. Respectfully, IAG Consulting, LLC dhe lan A. Garfoli, P.E. IAG Enclosures  3580 Innovation Way, Suite 108  Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148  724.977.1775    2024 NEIGHBOHOOD INVESTMENT PROGRAM  OWNER: City of Hermitage PROJECT NO.: 00100-2312 BID OPENING DATE: July 16, 2024  BIDDING SUMMARY  BIDDER  BID $436,084.10 $446,922.00 $479,010.00 $465,000.00  Protech Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. 2 NorthRock Construction, Inc. 3 J&T Paving, Inc.  Opinion of Probable Construction Cost:    8c  To: From: Subject: Date:  Hermitage Board of Commissioners Gary Hinkson, City Visit Mercer County July 15, 2024   GranrApplication  The staffi is requesting authorization to make an application for a $20,000 grant from Visit Mercer County as partial funding for the City Center Corridor Beautification Project. The project will replace the wide concrete areas in the traffic islands on. Rt. 18 between the Shenango Valley Freeway and School Drive with landscaping.    10a  RECEIVED JUL 15 2024  Request to purchase property  July 12, 2024 Robert Brindza 15 Pine Street  Wheatland, Pa 16161-0672  To: Gary P. Hinkson, City Manager 800 N. Hermitage Road Hermitage, Pa 16148  I,R Robert Brindza, request to purchase property previously owned by the Borough of Wheatland, now owned by Hermitage as described  below:  Location: 26 Hamilton Ave, Wheatland, Pa  Tax Parcel: 76900011 Tax Control No: 76-3160 Offer amount: $1,000 Dollars  This property will be used as off street parking.  Thank You febert Brib Robert Brindza    76900010  28  N 1"=50'  76900.011  76900012  76900024  718    10  MAGE FROM MC PARCEL VIEWER.  MC Parcel #: 76-900-011 66' x 156.7'x 66' x 156.7'  Formerly known as: 26 Hamilton Avenue Borough of Wheatland (deed ref: 2010-12397)    CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. -2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY, FORMERLY THE BOROUGH OF WHEATLAND,  LOCATED AT 26 HAMILTON AVENUE.  WHEREAS, the City of Hermitage ("City") merged with the former Borough of WHEREAS, at the date of merger, the former Borough of Wheatland owned numerous parcels within its municipal limits, which, due to the merger, became property ofthe City as ofthe  Wheatland, effective January 1, 2024; and  merger date; and  WHEREAS, one of the properties is located at the presumed address of 26 Hamilton WHEREAS, the neighboring property owner has requested that the City sell said Property and the City is willing to do sot to enable the property to be placed back on the productive tax rolls. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMTIAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE CITY OF HERMITAGE HEREBY ORDAINS AND  Avenue, with tax parcel number 76 900011 ("Property"); and  ENACTS BYTHE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME AS FOLLOWS:  SECTION1. That the City of Hermitage is authorized to enter into a Sales Agreement with Robert Brindza of15) Pine Street, Hermitage, Pennsylvania ("Buyer"), conveying thel Property in fee simple to Buyer for the amount of $1,000, with all costs of the transaction to be paid by  Buyer.  SECTION 2. That the President or Vice-President of the Hermitage Board of Commissioners and the Hermitage City Secretary are authorized on behalf of the City of Hermitage to execute the sales agreement, deed, and any and all documentation necessary to  effectuate the sale.  THE CITY OF HERMITAGE ORDAINS AND ENACTS AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED FINALLY INTO LAW BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HERMITAGE THIS21st DAYOF AUGUST,2024.  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  ATTEST:  By_  Gary P.] Hinkson, City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION  7-1  Minutes  6/20/2024  Work Session  7-2  Minutes  6/20/2024  Executive Session  7-3  Minutes  6/26/2024  Work Session    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WORK SESSION MEETING JUNE 20, 2024  President Duane J.J Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room ini the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane J. Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Cameron S. Linton, Member Louis E. Squatrito, Jr., Member John Moroco, Member Bernie Harry, City Treasurer Attorney Ron McCall Gary Gulla John Flynn Norb Deitrich Chris Yensick  Staff members in attendance were: Gary Hinkson  Adam Piccirillo Vikki Gruitza Jessica Gotch Jason Wert  Jeremy Coxe Kristian Thomas Neil Hosick Amy Gargiulo Fred Heiges  Rachael Manuel Randy Ketcham  Others in attendance:  There were four (4) members oft the public in attendance.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Mr. Piccirilli opened the public comments.  John Styduhar, 590 Westinghouse Boulevard, attended the meeting again to discuss safety issues with the shooting range near his home. He stated that hel had spoken with Police Chief Adam Piccirilli, Deputy Chief Chad Nych and Deputy ChiefJoel Ristvey and expressed appreciation for their feedback. He said one of the police deputies he spoke to couldn't understand how bullets would hit his house with the range being down in al hole and the trees all around. His house was hit again since the last meeting, and he brought a piece oftrim from his house where the bullet hit to show the commissioners. He indicated that the rifle range only has construction Mr. Styduhar would like an investigation of the issue. Police ChiefPiccirillo replied that they are looking into what can be done. He reached out to the (Sharon Police) union president to schedule ai meeting. They recognize that there is an issue, but it has just been ai matter of trying to coordinate schedules due to vacations, etc. Gary Hinkson added that a meeting will be set up with the Sharon FOP to see what their take on the issue is and to share their concerns. The City is  debris around it and not a good embankment.    committed to take some action to improve safety in that area and will keep Mr. Styduhar Mr. Styduhar also mentioned that there are no recreation facilities in Patagonia. Ifpeople are  updated.  going to move there that is something they would want.  There being no further comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the public comments. REVIEW OF THE 2023 AUDIT REPORT - BLACK, BASHOR & PORSCH  Norb. Dietrich, Black, Bashor & Porsch, reported that they completed the audit for the City, they have a clean opinion and there are no issues. Copies ofa draft oft the audit were distributed to the Commissioners prior to the meeting for their review. Mr. Dietrich remarked that the City is in SOUTH NESHANNOCK SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION: PROJECTI UPDATE Jason Wert, a consulting engineer from RETTEW, explained a sanitary sewer extension project is planned on South Neshannock Road from State Street to Miller Road. They have been working on obtaining all the permits necessary to construct the project and have all of them except the PennDOTHOP permit and small wetlands crossing permit. They expect to receive them by the end of. July. The schedule is toj put the project out for public bids in August, hold a public meeting with residents in September, award the project in October, and begin construction Through efforts of the City and the Hermitage Municipal Authority, $1.4 million in grant funds was awarded for the project which has allowed them to keep the cost where they planned it to be. The grant money will be used toj purchase the grinder pumps and fori installation on the properties for the residents. The cost to the residents is slightly less for the South Neshannock Project at $11,000 compared to $11,800 for the previous project. Low-income grant and loan program information will be provided to the residents. This sewer extension project will add 93  good shape and he thanked the management for their support.  in) December. They could be completed with all work by the end of2025.  properties to the system and open properties for development.  ACT537 PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION  In the past updates were very focused on aj particular project or area. The current project isa "grab bag" ofindividual projects with four components: 1.) Dermond Road - they have had a number of requests for public sewer and concerns of quality on-lot systems. The department's guidance is ift they find wel have over 25% ofmalfunctions in an areai then the threshold is met for them to extend public sewers into that area; 2.) They have reconstructive planning" to do and will be cleaning up the records; 3.) the Boyd Drive area has a problem with backups and needs updated infrastructure; and 4.) a pump station in the former Borough of Wheatland, where all wastewater is collected, is quite dated. They plan to eliminate that pump station, which sits on acorner ofwhere their public works building was. The City already has a manhole for gravity Consistent with the plan process the draft Act 537 Plan will be distributed to everyone involved. They will have 60 days to comment before it will be out for public comment in August.  sewer within 500 feet of that pump station.    RETTEW will bel back to the Commissioners in September with information about the costs, etc. This plan is more. like a strategic plan than an extension ofs sewer service to an area.  DEPARTMENT REPORTS  Mr. Hinkson reviewed the department reports and there were no questions. It wasi noted that plans for the Night Markets are being finalized  Mr. Hinkson explained what is planned for the City Center Corridor Beautification Project- Phase Ion Route 18 between the Shenango Valley Freeway and an area near Hickory United Methodist Church. The wide concrete areas will be removed and replaced with landscaping. They have been working with IAG Consulting on how that would work and with Neil Hosick for plantings that would withstand winter maintenance in those areas. They anticipate using perennials with ai mix of some annuals for color. Any future phases would be in the other areas. They would like to have this project completed late this fall. Money for this project has been budgeted. We can do this while the mall redevelopment is in the planning stages. This will be another piece around the town center project we can do while we're waiting for the  redevelopment to move forward. AGENDA REVIEW  The June Board Meeting agenda included the following items:  Ap proclamation recognizing the Hickory High School Girls GolfTeam. Resolution authorizing the submission of a HOME grant application. Introduction of an ordinance amending an Ordinance from 2008 regarding land Adopting aj policy saying we will follow the Uniformed Guidance when procuring with Appoint a corporal in the Hermitage Police Department. This will be the last time this will be done by the Board. Future appointments will be made by the City Manager. Appoint a student to the Hermitage Parks and Recreation Board for a 2-year term.  Motion to accept the 2023 audit.  Land development plan for new. Armory Complex. restrictions for water well drilling in certain areas.  federal funding.  Amotion authorizing the auction of unused police vehicles.  The meeting went into executive session at 6:30 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson July 12,2024    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WORK SESSION MEETING JUNE 26, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. ini the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Louis E. Squatrito, Jr., Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member Bernie Harry, City Treasurer Attorney Brett Stedman Gary Gulla Mark Longietti Jeremy Coxe  Staff members in attendance were: Gary Hinkson  Adam Piccirillo Chad Nych Jamie Brown Adam Mild  Wayne Covert Rachael Manuel Don Cannon Vikki Gruitza Amy Gargiulo  Kristina Thomas Jessica Gotch  There were thirteen (13) members of the public in attendance.  PUBLICCOMMENTS  Mr. Piccirilli opened the public comments.  Mitch McFeely, Business Development Officer, NexTier Bank, introduced himself and shared some services they offer municipalities. They partner with IntraFi, most municipalities use PLGIT, but they can be just as competitive. They offer competitive CD and money market rates and an array of  commercial and consumer products.  There being no further comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the public comments.  AGENDA REVIEW  There were no changes to the agenda.  COMMENTS  No additional comments were made by the Commissioners. The work session adjourned at 6:06 p.m. to go into the regular meeting.  Respectfully submitted, Gary P. Hinkson June 27, 2024