WEST HOMESTEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL Caucus/Work-Shop Meeting December 6, 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 Mr. Harhai proposed a motion to move into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matter with Council. Motion was seconded by Ms. Cain. Mr. Harhai proposed a motion to return to the Caucus Workshop from the Peri request by Council, Manager re-presented the Towing Services Analysis and asked Chief Rozzo to provide insight from his officers on current pertormances. Council agreed to allow the Police Department to decide on the tow services required based on the location, availability, and current conditions. There will be a final decision at the January Manager asked Chief Rozzo to provide insight on recent Graffiti violations in the neighborhood. Police Department will keep monitoring and provide update.  details).  Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Ms. Cain.  Caucus Workshop.    Engineering  Code Enforcement  Manager AGAIN discussed the numerous Code Violations, repeat offenders that require escalation to citations, possible demolition, or Sheriff Sale. Currently show 6F Properties within the Borough which have been "Posted" by BIU showing "No Occupancy". Council seemed frustrated with the overall process on Code Enforcement. Manager reiterated that Code Enforcement is a Process" which takes time and involves various actions with multiple players involved that have to perform actions fori the process to work in a timely and accurate manner. Manager's recommendation is to include Investigate Code Enforcement Process" Need to revisit and enforce Ordinance related to not allowing sump pumps to drain onto streets in West Homestead. Issue is streets are NOT properly Crowned.  on the agenda for the Borough Properties Committee.  See Slide Show for Code Enforcement Report for 2022.  Streets Repair - General  SR-837 Project t Will need to perform minor saw cuts and coating that should Basic Avenue showing many potholes that need repaired. Manager will escalate to 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.  take 2 or 3 days of night work.  Pittsburgh Public Works and put on agenda for WH Public Works.  Authorties/Boards/Commissions  See Slide Show  Zoning Approvals/Matters See Slide Show    Committee Reports  Administration Manager/Secretary,  Manager noted that the Borough Offices will be used as a "Satellite Office" for Senator Jim Brewster covering the Mon Valley. Also noted that Manager is attempting to lock in a Council agreed with Manager that next Newsletter will be released in late Q1-2023. Ms. Ferson was not happy with last Newsletter. Manager noted that it was released to  date for a Meet-N-Greet with the Senator.  Council for changes or approval prior to mailing. Administrations Role in Code Enforcement (See Slide Show)  Borough Properties /B Blighted & Vacant - (Ms. Scolieri) I( (Mr. Harhai)  ManagerSolictorPoice Chief to meet with Passages To Recovery" in December to Reviewed list of Blighted Properties to include on Land Bank, Demolition and Sheriff  discuss progress on Safety and Building Improvements.  Sale.  Manager will work with Chairperson(s) on scheduling next meeting.  Community Affairs (Ms. Ferson)  Once again, Great Job by all on the Christmas Holiday Lights held on December 2nd at 6:30 P.M. Had just enough Treat Bags for all the kids. Good Planning! Still working on the Rules & Regulations to include the Leash Law. Include NO  SOLICITING, NO LOITERING.  Personnel (Ms. Scolieri)  Completed the replacement hiring in Public Works. Approved Wage Increases for 2023 Annual Budget  Public Safety (Mr. Harhai) = See Slide Show - Police Report for 2022 Reviewed Police Report and Minutes/Actions from Public Safety Meeting. Need Electrical Audit on 8th Avenue Decorative Poles - Junction Boxes.  After Rt-837 project, need to enforce NO PARKING.  Public Works (Mr. Mclaughlin/Manager, See Slide Show- PW Report for 2022 Glenn to work with Manager on "Preventive Maintenance" for Vehicles & Equipment. Snowflakes on Avenue installed. Need to discuss Solar Lighting at Manger. 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.  Sanltay/Combned'siomm Sewer Maintenance - Consent Order.    Account Balances as of 11/30/22  General Fund Escrow  $ 295,808 251,027 (2022 Reserve) 113,516 319,369 CalhounPW-Truck, 12,182 $ 93,733 $ 43,180 $ 38,725 $ 896 $1,135,690  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 November 2022 Legislative Council/Caucus Meeting Minutes. Approve and ratify all bills paid and to be paid for the month of December Motion to approve resolution adopting the 2023 West Homestead Budget including General Fund, Sanitary/Storm Sewer, Capital Improvements. Motion to approve resolution adopting the West Homestead Milage Rate Motion to approve resolution setting the pay deduction for the Police Motion to approve resolution setting the pay deduction for the Service  2022.  of 8.80 mils for 2023.  Department Pension Plan. Employees Pension.  Motion to approve resolution setting the MMO's for the Fiscal Year 2023. Motion to approve resolution establishing the West Homestead Sewage Motion to approve resolution establishing the 2023 Borough Fees  Include wording from actuarial. Rates for 2023 and thereafter.  Schedule.  Motion to advertise all the Borough Meetings for 2023.  Motion to advertise the approved DCED Financial Audit for 2021.    Motion to authorize the opening of a NEW Sanitary Sewer Escrow  Account.  Motion to advertise for Bids for the RepairReconstruction of the Storm Sewer between the Borough Streets of Vivjon Drive and Schauffler  Drive.  Meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.