MINUTES November 10, 2021  INDIAN LAKE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING  The regularly scheduled meeting of the Indian Lake Borough Council was held on November 10, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. at the Indian Lake Borough Office and via Zoom.  THOSE PRESENT: Bob Hanson Scott Hollern Kim Yantus Paul Balint Joe Lazzaro Shaun Nemeth Jay McClatchey, Mayor Kirsten Siehl, Office Manager Michael Barbera, Solicitor Jerry Bellak, Chief of Police Dean Snyder, Roads and Maintenance  THOSE ABSENT: Curt Morgese  Visitors - Dick Stern, Bri Alianiello, Jeremey Sturtz, Jim Bent, Pam Tadken, Randy  Musser, Chris Broach, Matt Sprung  ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Pledge of Allegiance  2. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 by Hollern.  3. Yantus moved to approve the minutes the October 13 meeting, Balint seconded. 4. Welcome Visitors - Dick Stern, Bri Alianiello, Jeremey Sturtz, Jim Bent, Pam  All ayes, motion carried.  Tadken, Randy Musser, Chris Broach, Matt Sprung  5. Public Comment:  A. SVFD Proposal - Bri Alianiello, Jeremy Sturtz and Jim Bent from the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department presented their proposal to implement a dive platform in the lake for training purposes. Alianiello stated the closest training facility is 5.5 hours away, this would allow for more frequent training. Alianello stated the platform would be 20' under water and approximately 100' from the breast of the dam. The platform would not be visible to boat traffic and would be anchored to the lakebed with cement drums. Buoys would be placed identifying the location of the platform and flags would be deployed during active training sessions. They would limit their training to low traffic days and would avoid weekend as much as possible. The dive team has their own communications system and safety teams that would be in a boat as well. Snyder questioned if it would interfere with the valve at all? Bent stated they will be sure to stay clear of the valve and could place the platform to one sign or the other. Barbera suggested having the Borough named as an additional insured and the Borough would require a certificate of insurance. He also suggested having CME review the plan. Hollern will contact CME and reconnect with more information. B. Cheyenne & Condo Waterlines - Matt Sprung, on behalf of Terry St. Clair, stated the HOA of Kickapoo was turned over to the residents but it was questioned who owned the water and sewer lines. It was discovered the Borough never officially took ownership. Musser provided the 'as builts' and Sprung stated the lines were installed to Borough specs. It was    decided Snyder will review the plans and get comfortable with the terrain and Barbera will review with intent to draft a deed of dedication. C. Chris Broach - Broach applied for a waterfront encroachment permit at Algonquin Park. He stated it appears that there is unaccounted for property within the park. Broach owns two lots in the park separated by the 25' of frontage owned by the Borough. Hollern suggested allowing council to do some research and will get back to him with an answer. 6. Financial Reports - Hollern moved to approve the Profit & Loss Budget Performance, Unpaid Bills (including the additional invoices received), Summary of Account Balances and Previous Year Comparison reports as presented for the General, Water and Sewer funds, Balint seconded. All ayes, motion carried. A. PennVest Requisition - Hollern moved to approve PennVest Pay Requisition #7, PennVest will be paying $284,977.81, and $5,322.87 will be paid out of Indian Lake Borough equity, totaling $290,300.68. Hollern moved to pay Requisition #7; Hanson seconded. All ayes, motion carried. B. Budget Adoption - Hollern stated a public hearing was held at 5:30, there was no public comment. Hanson moved to adopt the proposed 2022 budgets (General - $1,362,000, Water - $312,500, Sewer - $40,700), Lazzaro  seconded. All ayes, motion carried.  7. Zoning/Building Report - See attached report. Snyder report the sewer issue at Pine Cover is going to be resolved, they will be asking for a release of easement. Hufford issued a Stop Work Order for 1877 Peninsula; the owners requested a Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board met on the variance for Incardona's boathouse, they approved a 2' variance for a 15' flat roof variance but did not approve the storage shed on top. The variance was requested due to the size of Incardona's boat and their want to install a boat lift to accommodate storage of their boat. The current height restriction 8. Roads and Maintenance Report Nemeth/Snyder) See attached report.  would not allow such storage.  A. Shoshone Sediment - Hollern commented the initial dredging project has been delayed while obtaining the proper documentation. CME has the E&S plan completed and is waiting for review by Keith Largent the local DEP Representative. Future dredging will continue to be discussed, Lazzaro has offered to head the project. Nemeth suggested using a drone to identify the problem areas while the lake is lowered. B. Bridge Proposal Snyder reported they are waiting until spring to C. Old Backhoe - Snyder is pricing out new tires for the old backhoe. A. Liquor License Renewal - Barbera reported the license needs renewed by December 1. Siehl has obtained access to PLCB Plus to complete the renewal with assistance from Barbera. A Change of Control will need completed after new council members have been sworn in. Hollern moved to authorize Siehl and Barbera to renew the liquor license and all ancillary permits for 2022, Lazzaro seconded. All ayes, motion carried. A. Ladies Association Correction - Alison Finui asked that a correction be made in the October minutes, the 'Indian Lake Ladies Association' is willing to contribute to the awning at the Peninsula Club. Siehl asked Finui for more information on the Ladies Association to provide in the A. Police Report MeClatchey/Bellak) - See attached report. McClatchey reported 'No Parking' signs were installed along North Shore Trail where hunters were parking on the side of the road and a draft agreement regarding unattended/Ploating boats, with the Marina has been presented  prepare bid packages.  9. Legal Report (Barbera)  10. Correspondence:  spring. Committee Reports:  11.  2    to the Marina for review. McClatchey asked if the current ordinances can be separated from the old/repealed ordinances on the website to allow for easier understanding. Hanson explained the difficulty of researching ordinance history and suggested putting a committee together to review the ordinances. Chief Bellak reported Trick or Treat at The Lodge was a success. Chief Bellak reported there was a minor accident at the hotel entrance of The Lodge were a vehicle hit a pedestrian. He suggested having mirrors, signs or a crosswalk installed. Snyder will look into C. Water and Sewer Report - Snyder reported the water leak was located and will be repaired on November 12. The valve was closed, and the lake is i. Shanksville/PADS Meeting Balint circulated the proposal from CME to perform services for Component 3M with a cost of approximately $5,000. Hanson motioned to authorize Balint and CME to proceed, Hollern questioned if there was an agreement with the Shanksville treatment plant before moving forward with CME, Hanson replied that there is no agreement but the services with CME would still be recommended to move forward, Nemeth seconded. All ayes, motion ii. Water Treatment Plant - See attached status report. There is a iii. Sewer Plant Inspection - Snyder reported the sewer plant was inspected November 9, the ammonia nitrate and suspended solids were a little high, but no fines were expected at this time. Barbera stated if a notice of violation is received, it can be negotiated. D. Planning/Zoning Report: Tadken and Lewis attended the Somerset County Municipal Summit and noted that emergency services are struggling and asked municipal authorities to create committees to better support fire i. Tree Ordinance Revision - Tadken circulated the revised tree ordinance for review. She believes a professional forester should be retained as a consultant. She has asked for comments on the most recent revision to be received by the December Planning Commission meeting to provide Council with the final draft for the ii. Planning Strategic Plan - Veil James is putting together a great E. Parks & Recreation - Tadken reported she has had some interest from G. Land Management - Hollern reported the annual meeting with the Smiths' is i. Musser-Markferding Letter - There was nothing to report.  mirror pricing. down 11.5 feet.  B. Personnel Report - There was nothing to report.  carried.  construction meeting scheduled for November 30.  departments.  December meeting. deal of data to work with. residents in joining the committee.  F. Environmental Report - There was nothing to report. H. Storm Water Management There was nothing to report.  being scheduled.  I. Boating - There was nothing to report.  12. 13.  Old Business: New Business:  A. AirBnB - Pennsylvania is pushing for short term rental to not being permitted in R-1 zoned lots unless permitted by the zoning ordinance. Tadken thinks holding a record of property owners and a contact person would be reassuring the surrounding residents in the event of an issue. Hollern suggested tabling the discussion until December. Hollern and Siehl asked Council members to share their thoughts on what the discussion regarding short term rentals should incorporate prior to any additional discussion. Council needs to know what reasons we are looking  into for future discussions on short term rentals.  3    B. Emergency Management Coordinator = Hollern commented that with Miscoe's resignation the position of EMC was left vacant, himself and McClatchey were going to share the responsibilities, but other residents showed interest. Hollern nominated Craig Tadken as Emergency Management Coordinator for Indian Lake Borough, Lazzaro seconded. All ayes, motion Executive Session - Hollern moved to go into executive session at 8:24 for two matters of litigation in which identifiable claims have been made, seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Council returned from executive session at 8:42 with no additional business to discuss. Lazzaro authorized Barbera to withdraw the reverse assessment appeals, Hanson seconded. All ayes motion Adjournment - Hollern moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:42, Balint  carried.  14.  carried. 15.  seconded. All ayes motion carried.  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Indian Lake Borough Council will be held on December 8, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. at the Indian Lake Borough Building.  Respectfully submitted, Vunotom Oune  Kirsten Siehl Borough Secretary    Indian Lake Borough Council Meeting November 10,2021 6:00P.M.  Name  Lot Name & Number Telephone Number  E-Mail Address  1.Pek Stecn 2. bri Ahoniello 3. serewy Shriz 4. dim Ber 6. PANoMusserz 7. CHAT SCT 8. Matt SpNny 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.  1Z6 Kicve La JFD SFD  754-8163  74l W Snoe lyl 814-585-0902 kalioniello 2 gmailcon  C L/  1L  5.om Jodken 556 S.Sert B01 938-8081  84-233:037pxy vndell e Sueuf-cciy  M91 Whin Trl Biv- 31-4443  7040#851  22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.    SHANKSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 6251 NORTHSTREET SHANKSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA1 15560 PHONE:814.267-737 FAX814-267-6367 mananswlsiscompyop  527  "To Protect and Serve"  Dear Council,  The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department Dive Team would like to propose a partnership with Indian Lake in conjunction with building a training platform submerged into the lake for the The platform would ideally be placed at 20' with room to dive & train underneath. We would like to propose the area near the breast of the dam by the marina where iti is deepest yet out of the way. There would be no disruption to the lake or its residence and no cost to the borough. We would avoid training on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, if possible, to avoid the busy lake traffic days. This platform would be marked by 2 buoys with ShanksVille VFD on it letting boaters know We are working on a schedule that would lead to more consistency sO residents would be aware of training days, along with announcements in the news letter. We would have the proper markers and personnel to keep boaters from moving through the training area when divers are The platform would meet all DEP requirements and would be built with lumber and suspended with barrels and weights. The proposed dimensions are 12x12. We are able to submit drawings Having an open water training facility would allow the Fire Department and Dive Team members to practice annually & regularly to keep up with safety protocols and also acclimate to the lakes  department's dive team training needs.  where it is, however it does not need to be.  under the water.  and plans upon your request.  environment to better serve the Indian Lake Community.            IG00  -        Nw  ooen    October 2021 Monthly Crew Report  1. Put Police sped sign away for winter. 2. Done Water & Sewer Reports for DEP. 3. Blow leaves out of ditches. 4. Mark water lines for PA-1 calls. 5. Took water and Sewer samples to Labs. 6. Turn off water at various house (Seasonal). 7. Work on equipment in upper garage. 8. Work with Tank Cleaning crew. 9. Open valve on Breast of Dam. 10. Work on electrical system at Peninsula Tank. 11. Install silt fence along sediment pond at Shoshone bridge. 12. Work with contractors on filtration plant project.  13. Trim brush 14.Zoning    indian Lake  INDIAN LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT Monthly Report to Council -October 2021 Activity  POLICE  Incident Calls 1-Assist other agency (Police) 1-Call out 2-Found property 1-Gun shots 5-Information 2-P.F.A. information 1-P Parking violation 1-Property damage 4-School bus escort 7-School patrol 4-School Resource Officer detail 1-Suspicious activity 1-Suspicious vehicle 2-Traffic enforcement 5-Traffic stop (warning) 1-Speed enforcement Total Incidents -39 Community Service Activity 2-Public service detail 473-S Security checks (home) 15-Security checks (property) 6-V Welfare checks Total Service. Activities -496  Total Incident types - 16  Administrative/Maintenance Activity  12-Administrative 1-Borough meeting 1-N Meeting 9-Vehicle maintenance Total Admin./Maint. Activities -23  Page 1of2    Police Hours Scheduled hours Total Police hours  318 318  Police Activity Hours yes weird  Patrol land Administrative Maintenance School resource Total Activity Hours Vehicle Report  272.5 23 11 11.5 318  Unit #116- 1,133.8 miles, 73.6 gallons of gasoline Unit #117-1 1,232.7 miles, 111.9 gallons of diesel Unit #118 - 323.6 miles, 22.6 gallons of gasoline  Additional Information  U.C.R. report completed for October 2021. There have been 13 call outs for the year.  Our Police Hummer and several other Police vehicles representing Somerset County Law Enforcement were in the Johnstown Parade on The turnout was excellent for the Trunk or Treat program hosted at the Lodge on October 31st. Ispoke to the children about safety, with a focus on  October 26th.  Stranger Danger Respectfully Submitted, Jerry K. Bellak Chief of Police  Page 2of2