WEST HOMESTEAD BOROUGH Caucus /Work-Shop Meeting November 1, 2022 Minutes  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, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Guzzi, Ms. Scolieri and President Baran. A quorum was established. Borough Manager Bill Etherington, Mayor John Dindak, Solicitor(s) Stan Lederman and Michael Lederman, Borough Engineer Mark Brashear and Borough Secretary Donna McMichael were President Baran asked anyone in the audience if they had any questions not included on  also present. the agenda. No response.  The Caucus was turned over to Borough Manager Bill Etherington Hot Topics and Actions from Prior Month Meeting  Manager reviewed the Budget Timeline with Council. Timeline showed all activities completed on schedule. 2023 Budget includes 3 Funds for review, General Fund, Sanitary/Storm Sewer Fund, Capital Improvement Fund. (See slideshow for more  details).  Manager presented Council with 2023 Preliminary Budget Review.  See Slide Show for Details on Preliminary Budget Review  Manager discussed the improvement related to Verizon Internet Service from Comcast.  Engineering  Code Enforcement  Manager discussed the numerous Code Violations and repeat offenders that require escalation to possible Sheriff Sale. Some properties have been "Posted"  by BIU showing "No Occupancy." Follow the Process. See Slide Show for Code Enforcement Report for 2022.    Streets Repair - General  SR-837 Project - Project began on April 4th. Phase 2 began on July 18th. Phase 3 began on August 12th.17 Manholes will be replaced and repaired. Road actually Laurel Hill Waterline Project finally completed also at the end of October. Streets for 2023: Vivjon Drive, Schauffler Drive, West Hazel Way, Kran Drive. PADEP Consent Order - Manager shared Engineering document on PADEP Consent Order requirements, timeline of activities and fines associated with missing timelines. Calhoun Field Improvements - (See Slide Show) Manager provided Council the current expenses for this project in terms of the value add for the residents VS. the replacement of existing asphalt. Manager working with DCNR/DCED and Pashek-MTR on new funding that will hopefully cover close to 100% of the project. (See Slide Show) Riverfront Park - Scope of Work & Timeline - Pashek MTR ($40K Grant), $34K DCNR, $6K Borough. 1.8 Acres along Mon River. Council agreed to move forward with project. MS4 Presentation - Mark Brashear (Engineer) held an MS4 Presentation for the Public on November 1st from 4:00 -5 5:00 P.M. Presentation went will with members of  re-opened on October 28th.  community attending.  Authorties/Boards/Commissions  See Slide Show Zoning Approvals/Matters See Slide Show Committee Reports  Administration Manager/Secretary)  Council approved the Fall Newsletter for release. Usual editing required as expected by Manager who was looking for more substance than spelling & grammar. Council approved $500.00 donation to the Batch Foundation. - Administrations Role in Code Enforcement (See Attached)  Completed Verizon move from Comcast.  Borough Properties /E Blighted & Vacant - (Ms. Scolieri) /( (Mr. Harhai)  Council approved Land Bank list and the Demolition list. This list was provided to Council at the October Work-Shop meeting. Next meeting will be scheduled for December.  Manager to contact "Passages to Recovery" to move up meeting.    Community Affairs (Ms. Ferson)  Great job by all on Halloween Costume Contest held at the WHVFD. No problems or issues incurred during the Trick or Treat that followed from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Christmas Holiday Lights along with Baldwin EMS Meet and Greet will be held on Dog Ordinance needs modified to allow dogs on Calhoun Field. Is this a good idea? Still need to rewrite Rules & Regulations to include the Leash Law. Include NO SOLICITING,  December 2nd at 6:30 P.M. NO LOITERING. Personnel (Ms. Scolieri)  Council moved into Executive Session to discuss Police Personnel Matter.  Council returned from Executive Session  Public Safety (Mr. Harhai) - See Slide Show- Police Report for 2022  Manager asked Council for opinion regarding Rt-837 Line painting. Several members  acknowledged a possible issue, but no action was required. Speed Hump was removed from Community Park.  Public Works (Mr. McLaugnlin/wanager, See Slide Show - PW Report for 2022  Council would like Snowflakes installed on the. Avenue.  Manager provided Waste and Recycling numbers. (See presentation).  Sewer Sanitary/Storm) Management (Ms. Cain) Sanitary & Combined Sewers - Major Projects. Storm Sewers - Major Projects. See presentation for more details.  Santay/Combaned'siom Sewer Maintenance - Consent Order.  Account Balances as of 10/31/2022  General Fund Escrow  404,890 251,027 (2022 Reserve) 113,514 319,365 CalhounPW-Truck) - 13,791 $ 84,336 $ 42,209 $ 38,724 $ 1,320 $1,089,860  Highway Maintenance (Liquid Fuels) Capital Improvements Police DEA Task Force Police Pension Fund Service Employee Pension Fund Penn Vest Reimbursements Sanitation Sewer Fund    Preliminary Legislation for Next Week:  Approve October 2022 Legislative Council/Caucus Meeting Minutes. Approve and ratify all bills paid and to be paid for the month of November Motion to accept a bid for $25,000.00 from DJ Demo for Steel Rivers COG under the Blight Removal Program Act 152 (2021-BRP-026) for the  2022.  demolition of 308 Walnut Street.  Motion to pass Resolution allowing for the acceptance of Act 57 requiring taxing districts to waive additional charges on a real estate tax bill under certain circumstances if a property owner did not receive their tax bill and the waiver is requested within a year of the transfer of property. Motion to hire Dan Churma as Warden (part-time) for West Homestead Police Department pending the passing of all required physical and drug  testing and clearances.  End of Meeting at 7:50 P.M.