Work Session Minutes Council Chambers Monongahela, PA April8,2024  Minutes for April 8, 2024, Work Session, gaveled into session at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was Terry Necciai, 400 Meade Street, stated that Karen] Langol from Noelle's) Primitive Shop applied fora a grant that may go towards expansion ofhers shop and an event she is planning. The Main Street Program is about to announce: some new façade grants. He then stated we have obvious building vacancies and maybe with the façade grants we can encourage restoring things that may help getting people to walk around. He would also like tos see more kinds of interesting signs rather than the ones we Councilwoman O'Brien stated she just printed the email he sent at 11 o'clock last night and she is looking through section 6 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding signs and the ordinances need to be looked Mr. Necciai would like a copy oft the Ordinance. He would like any suggestions on how to make Christine Somoles, 808 West Main Street, stated that she is working on some ideas for this year's Paint Monongahela Program and there will be one or two events this year. The first, and be) Fishing on Pigeon Creek and, Casey from MJ Photography will be taking pictures for that. The She then informed Council that on October 10th is the City Appreciation Lunch. This isa community event and would like to get those that we can get to donate food. She has asked Dorothea to help with al location and would liket tol hold it at the fire hall and we would bring everything to you instead of youl having to go out somewhere. They want this to become a regular event every year. George Eckert, representing the Mon Valley Transit Authority, stated that the Transit. Authority wanted to thank council for moving the bus stop at Third Street and wanted to know how soon they can Councilman Gadd stated that as soon as thej parking meters can be removed. That the Street Chief Harris stated that he would have Officer Yohe take those out first good weather chance he Mr. Eckert then stated that for the MARC organization, they have the Mutt March on May 4th and Code Enforcement Officer Fritch stated that the Sheetz project is moving along and he will be speaking to the: foreman about the trucks parking in the middle ofl Railroad Street blocking the street causing a backup oft traffic. He asked that ifa anyone has any complaints about the project to please let  called to order by Mayor Garry who led in the pledge to the Flag.  have.  and researched further before any signs could bej put up.  things look fresher. will  project, biggest  other is the Farmer's Market.  start putting the signage up.  Department would have to take the poles out.  can dos SO.  the Bicycle Safety ont the 4th.  him know.  Mayor Garry stated he married his first couple that didn't speak English and were from Nicaragua Councilman Sarver stated he didn'thave anything for today but willl have the presentation ofthe Councilwoman O'Brien stated that she and Charlie have been taking classes. They have some PCCA Classes coming up that were: free of charge regarding flood water. She thanked Chris, Charlie, our acting EMA Director at the time, the Street crew, and our State Representative during the recent flood. They had Park. Avenue open within 241 hours and it was nice tol have a lot of team work. She also thanked She thens statedt that there is a small group ofminors going around that are trespassing and damaging properties. They arei in contact with the owners of some properties to get them toi fix their There was al brief discussion by Council and Code Enforcement Officer regarding the recent flooding concerns with the bridges over. Pigeon Creek and other communities declaring a state of  and have been living in Charleroi. 2024Tax. Assessment for Wednesday.  the Chief and his department for their assistance. properties and keep the kids out and keep them safe.  emergency.    Councilman Miller stated that there isal lot ofroad work going oni in the City and asked that Street] Foreman Chris Spahr stated that the gas company will be digging up Vine Street from Fourth to. Jackson and Union Street from Fourth Street to) Parkinson Street. He also stated that PennDot Councilman Gadd stated Ringgold Youth Baseball is wanting tol haveag golf outing event through town at the different stores and would like tol have Third Street blocked off onl May 4th and confirmed with Councilman Miller and Chief] Harris that blocking Third Street would not be ani issue. Also, the A/C Solicitor McGraw stated he spoke to Chief Harris earlier and therei is a pending agenda item for Wednesday associated with the Police Contract and is hoping tol have itr ready for Wednesday. Chief Harris stated that he has been working with Union Township oni the new contract and sent a new four-year contract tot the Solicitor for review and would liket to have it on the Agenda for Wednesday. Mayor Garry stated that since there was noi further business to discuss that the work session is  everyone toj please bej patient.  started paving Main Street this morning.  at the Senior Citizens Center is currently being installed.  closed.  ay  ATTEST: CityClerk