WEST HOMESTEAD BOROUGH  Council Meeting July 12, 2022 Minutes  Call to Order  President Joe Baran called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm.  Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  Present: Mr. Baran, Ms. Cain, Ms. Ferson, Mr. Guzzi, Mr. Harhai, Mr. McLaughlin, Ms. Scolieri  Also, in attendance, Mayor John JI Dindak, Solicitor Michael Lederman, Borough Engineer William Roth, Borough Manager Bill Etherington,  Borough Secretary Donna McMichael Public Comment on Agenda Items  No comments. REPORTS:  Engineer: William Roth  Paving is complete, recommend payment. Hired Sewer Technician; he is doing a great job.  Sewer system is moving ahead but we have a long way to go. Making good progress.  Solicitor: Michael Lederman Mayor, John Dindak  Tonight, we will be approving one (1) proposed Ordinance and two (2) Resolutions. Thanks to the Borough Manager for contacting the City of Pittsburgh to clear the The Fire Department did a great job on the garage doors at the station.  weeds on Basic Avenue.  Borough Manager, Bill Etherington  Six-month financial review was given. Revenues: $986K actual Vs $1008K budget, $22K unfavorable. American Rescue 2nd payment for $75,000 is on the way. Expenses: $1306K actual Vs $1319K budget, $13K favorable. Railing up to Basic is to be repaired next month.    Police Chief, Charles Rozzo  Read the police report for the month of June 2022 and year to date. Construction will begin July 18th on Rt. 837. Expect increase traffic on Forest Avenue and Laurel Hill Drive. Working with Manager on getting propers signage. Traffic details are increasing, police presence, more delays. We hope everyone appreciated the work done at the Police station. Working on securing a grant for a new license plate reader.  Officer evaluations will begin next month.  Fire Chief, John Dindak  Read the fire department report: Year to date there has been 193 calls. New garage doors were done through a grant. We saved 15-20K.  Fund drive is coming up.  Steel Valley Enterprise Zone: Dave Harhai  Progress.  Steel Rivers Council of Goyernments-Ashley Cain Ons summer break until September.  COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Affairs, Barb Ferson  Summer Recreation Program is continuing through July 22nd. Community Affairs Meeting is next' Tuesday at 6pm. We have hired a part-time Sewer Technician. Hired Officer Titmus to full time status.  Community Day is August 13th.  Personnel: Rose Scolieri, Chair  Property: Rose Scolieri, Co-Chair  Met with Jesse Wig two (2) months ago about the property on the corner of Dave: Advertise "West Homestead is the place," tax incentives'!!  West 7th/8th Avenues, no interest at this time. Encourage people to invest in the Borough.  Public Safety: Dave Harhai, Chair  No report  Public Works: Bill McLaughlin, Chair  Nor report. good group.  Public Works director is out for ten (10) days. Our 'guys" have stepped up. They are a  Sewer Management, Ashley Cain Just had a meeting prior.  AS Sewer Technician has been hired; An IPad and software has been purchased.  We will be replacing inlets on Manorwood and Breezewood.    Legislation on Agenda Agenda Items (Motions) June 27, 2022.  1. Accept minutes from the Council Meetings, as written, for. June 7, 2022; June 14, 2022, and  Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain All voted in favor of motion.  2. Approve and ratify all bills paid and to be paid for the month of. July 2022.  Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain All voted in favor of motion.  3. Approve proposed Ordinance No. 724, amending Ordinance No. 658, known as the Tenant Occupancy Safety Inspection Ordinance, specifically adding language to further define the  terms "Residential rental Unit" and "Tenant" in the Ordinance.  Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain Michael summarized proposed Ordinance No. 724  All voted in favor of motion. 4. Advertise proposed Ordinance 724.  Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain All voted in favor of motion.  5. Approve Resolution 22-016: Entering into agreement with Cargill, inc. pursuant to the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance Contract regarding the purchasing of Rock Salt and Cinders  for the 2022-2023 Winter Season.  Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain Michael read Resolution 22-016. All voted in favor of motion.  6. Approve Resolution 22-017: Authorizing the following fees by the Elected Tax Collector  Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain Michael read Resolution 22-017. All voted in favor of motion.    7. Approve payment to El Grande Industries Inc. in the amount of $74,767.00 for the 2022  Street Paving Program; project is complete. Motion: Mr. Harhai Second: Ms. Cain All voted in favor of motion.  Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items  Serita Clifford, 610 Doyle Avenue: Owner at 612 Doyle Avenue has been fined. The Magistrate told her there is further action that a Municipality can do, and they should check with their  Solicitor.  Michael Lederman: Itis an involved process. Not a quick fix. property and Ihave has asked politely to move the vehicle. Barb Ferson commented on this in an effort to resolve the issue.  JoAnne Arlett, 831 Forest Avenue: The neighbor at 829 Forest Avenue is parking on my  Adournment  President Baran adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.  ATTEST  Donnal MI McMichael, Borough Secretary  Joseph MI Baran, President of Council