WEST HOMESTEAD BOROUGH Caucus/Work-Shop Meeting Minutes  May 3, 2022  Call to Order  President Baran called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M.  Roll Call  The roll was called to establish a quorum. Present were, Ms. Cain, Ms. Ferson, Mr. Harhai, Ms. Scolieri, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Guzzi and President Baran. A quorum was established. Borough Manager Bill Etherington, Solicitor Michael Lederman, Borough Engineer Mark Brashear, and Borough Secretary Donna McMichael were also present. Mayor John Dindak was President Baran asked anyone in the audience if they had any questions not included on  absent. the agenda. No response.  The Caucus was turned over to Borough Manager Bill Etherington Hot Topics and Actions from Prior Month Meeting  Manager noted the ALOM Conference was very informative and ALL Council Members Manager noted the Borough received the $40K Grant from the Campbell Foundation which includes $30K for Garbage Truck and $10K for Community Days.  should attend next year.  Engineering  Code Enforcement  Solicitor provided update on Guardian Angels Building to Council. Judge granted Conservatorship to Tuff Properties. Borough Properties Committee and Engineer to meet with Matt Bovee (Tuff Properties). Need to follow the standard timeline for Snow Removal Ordinance will be enforced by both Public Works & the WHPD. Mnagenlegalengneng to investigate the restrictions on short term rentals. See Slide Show for Code Enforcement Report for 2022.  repairs.    New 8th Avenue Sewer Project - Improvements to sanitary sewer including drainage  and rain garden (BMNECC). Improvements to New Eighth_Avenue. Remaining Actions: Provide information to complete Grant  Streets Repair (General) - Laurel Hill Drive waterline replacement. Engineer will contact PAWC to make sure curb to curb street repair. 2022 Projects: Wanu/Granwew/Nee! Conway Street Slide - Engineer/Solicitor provided Update on $92K shared expense. Still working with Allegheny County & SVSD for reimbursement. SVSB approved in SR-837 Project - Project began on April 4th. Manager requesting reimbursement. PADEP Consent Order Manager shared Engineering document on PADEP Consent Order requirements, timeline of activities and fines associated with missing timelines.  Streets repaved.  March meeting and sent check to WH.  Manager shared Q&A (Handout) with Penn Dot. Still in process.  Authorties/Boards/Commissions  - See Slide Show  Zoning Approvals/Matters See Slide Show Committee Reports  Administration Manager/Secretary,  Manager would like to send out Spring Newsletter in May/June timeframe. Building Repairs - HVAC - Complete!! Next = Electrical. Audit Administrations Role in Code Enforcement (See Attached)  Borough Properties /E Blighted & Vacant - (Ms. Scolieri) /( (Mr. Harhai)  Tri-COG Land Bank - Next step shows the 3 Boroughs Elected Officials attending the School Board Meeting with An Lewis and promoting the use of Land Banks. This meeting Northern Region Sidewalks/Retaining Walls = Manager sent Engineering proposals for both Sidewalks & Retaining Walls to Committee. Recommendation is to work with owners  has been moved to June 2022. on maintaining sidewalks. Community Affairs (Ms. Ferson)  Clean-Up Day was cancelled due to weather. Community Day is scheduled for August 13th. Need to review Dog Ordinance.    Personnel (Ms. Scolieri)  Continue with Benchmarking to compare Wages & Benefits.  Moved to Executive Session.  Council was provided New Police Chief Goals & Objectives (see slide show) Public Safety (Mr. Harhai) = See Slide Show Police Report for 2022  Meeting was focused on establishing Safety Committee. Speed Hump will be applied by PW on Fieldstone Drive.  Public Works (Mr. Mclaughlin/Manager, See Slide Show. - PW Report for 2022  Need to focus on patching potholes in Spring 2022.  Purchase of NEW Garbage Truck was placed with A&H Equipment.  Sewer Sanitary/Storm) Management (Ms. Cain) Committee will focus on 3 areas of concern: Sanitary & Combined Sewers - Major Projects Storm Sewers - Major Projects  Santaly/Combned'siom Sewer Maintenance - Consent Order  Account Balances as of 04/30/2022  General Fund Escrow  $ 82,764 188,266 78,626 $ 20,044 $ 16,466 $ 8,723 10,617 1,077,943 97,563  51,021 (2022 Reserve) 219,341 CalhounPW-Truck)  Highway Maintenance (Liquid Fuels) Capital Improvements Police DEA Task Force Police Pension Fund Service Employee Pension Fund Penn Vest Reimbursements Sanitation Sewer Fund American Rescue Plan  Legislation for Next Week:  Approve April 2022 Legislative Council Meeting Minutes. Approve and ratify all bills paid and to be paid for the month of May 2022. Motion to approve April Caucus/Workshop Meeting Minutes.  End of Meeting at 7:03 P.M.