MINUTES  BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 8#h, 2024  Call to Order  President Laskey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A. Zoom was set up for anyone that was not feeling well or not comfortable attending in person.  Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  The roll was called to establish a quorum.  Council Members Present: Elaine Palmer, Christine Carnevali, Mark Lombardi, President  Deborah Laskey and Vice President Randall Stoddard via Zoom.  Council Members Not Present: Katie Coban  Also Present: Mayor Anthony Gross, Solicitor Dalfonso, Engineer Gordon Taylor and Borough Manager Kathy Ulanowicz. Assistant Borough Manager Mallori McDowell via Zoom.  Comments from the Public - No Comments  Agenda Items  Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the April 10t, 2024 meeting.  Moved: Ms. Laskey Moved: Mr. Stoddard Moved: Ms. Laskey  Second: Ms. Carnevali Second: Ms. Palmer Second: Mr. Lombardi  Motion Carried: 5-0 Motion Carried: 5-0 Motion Carried: 5-0  Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for March in the amount $201,607.57.  Motion to Appoint Matthew Stanzak to Borough Council  Matthew Stanzak Oath of Office was administered by Mayor. Anthony W. Gross  Public Safety  1) A summation of the following Resolutions was read by Mayor Anthony W. Gross. The Resolutions are Honoring several officers from Blawnox and the Surrounding Community for Bravery int the Line of Duty for an incident they all responded toi in 2) Motion to Approve Resolution 2024-03 Honoring Officer. Aaron Zola for Bravery int the  Blawnox. Line of Duty  Moved: Mr. Lombardi Moved: Ms. Laskey  Second: Ms. Carnevali Second: Mr. Stoddard  Motion Carried: 6-0  3) Motion to Approve Resolution 2024-03 Honoring Officer Maria Sciacca for Bravery in the  Line of Duty  Motion Carried: 6-0    4) Motion to Approve Resolution 2024-03 Honoring Officer Timothy McDonough for  Bravery ini the Line of Duty Moved: Mr. Stoddard  Second: Ms. Palmer  Motion Carried: 6-0  5) Motion to Approve Resolution 2024-03 Honoring Officer Craig Cress for Bravery in the  Line of Duty  Moved: Mr. Lombardi  Second: Mr. Stoddard  Motion Carried: 6-0  6) Motion to. Approve Resolution 2024-03 Honoring OfficerLeann Heffley for Bravery in the 7) Motion to Approve Resolution 2024-03 Honoring Officer Evan Egerter for Bravery ini the  Line of Duty  Moved: Mr. Lombardi  Second: Ms. Carnevali Second: Mr. Stoddard  Motion Carried: 6-0  Line of Duty  Moved: Mr. Lombardi  Motion Carried: 6-0  8) Fire Department volunteer recruitment incentives for fire fighters, capital improvement budgeting. - There was an additional meeting with O'Hara township and a company did a presentation about how they could help. Everyone is) just waiting to see if we get the 9) Lighted Crosswalk updatel Fire Department warning signals - Within the next two weeks  grant and if we can use that money to hire someone. they should be coming to at least set the bases.  Property and Planning  1) Motion to Advertise Ordinance 636 Amending the Zoning Ordinance  Moved: Ms. Laskey  Second: Ms. Palmer  Motion Carried: 6-0  This started with the Pompeo property on Center Avenue whose property isi in two different zoning districts. The use he wants is not permitted or conditional in any zone sowe needed to make some change. Solicitor Dalfonso suggested amending the zoning ordinance sO that it says any use not listed in the ordinance is automatically a conditional use and must come 2) Motion to have a public hearing regarding the Amended Zoning Ordinance  before council.  Moved: Ms. Laskey  Second: Ms. Carnevali  Motion Carried: 6-0  Finance - Nothing at this time Strategic Planning - Nothing at this time  Public Works  1) Motion to accept the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement with FC Authority 2) Meeting with South Western Project Hub - Sharpsburg's Manager contacted Kathy about these grants to line sanitary sewer lines. They are interested in us applying as a  Moved: Mr. Stoddard  Second: Ms. Carnevali  Motion Carried: 6-0  multi-municipal project.    3) Water Line Inventory = The flyer has been sent with the first round of bilis. The office has  received about seven responses so far.  Community Events  1) PA System - The Borough has purchase the new PA system.  2) Memorial Day - We have purchased two new easy ups for at the monument to keep the Veteran's and other guests out of the elements. Other decorations have also been purchased. If anyone knows a' Veteran that would like to bei int the parade please let the 3) Best of Blawnox - The Mural was started today! There is an issue with some Verizon boxes but it is being handled. The art fling is really coming together.  committee know.  Reports( (Available Upon Request)  A. Manager's Report- No Questions B. Engineer's Report-N No Questions Moved: Ms. Laskey  1) Motion to award the 2024 O&M CCTV project to Robinson Pipe for $16,300.  Second: Ms. Palmer  Motion Carried: 6-0  These bids were opened electronically today.  Old Business  Community Park Sidewalk Update - They started on Monday demoing the sidewalk. They 363 Walnut Street & 933 Cable. Avenue Water Meter Replacement = Both had the plumbing  poured some of the sidewalk already and will be back toi finish. they needed done and the meters have been replaced. 38 Riverside Ct-1 We are waiting for a hearing at the magistrates. Pompeao - Already discussed during the Motion of Zoning Amendment Centennial Committee - The committee is planning another meeting.  Bricks, food and beverage meeting - The first round of bricks have come and been installed at the monument, they look amazing. The Committee is planning a meeting with the food and beverage establishments in town to see ift they are interested in being involved in the event and Carr 209 Summit Drive - The property was sold at Sherrif's Sale to PNC Bank. The owner tried Vice President Stoddard shared that the Petre Property officially sold and we were paid ini full  how they would like to be involved.  to set aside the sale saying he was not notified but the case was dismissed.  for back taxes and water. New Business    Riverside Court Trash - We have been having issues with trash in the Borough. Mostly not using cans. There have especially been some issues with Riverside Ct. Between 24&25 Riverside Court there was trash burying the Fire Hydrant. Louann is working to update the ordinance. In your packets there was a redlined document she has been working on. Please take the documents home and read it over and let us know what you think. One suggestion from council was to look ini to buying trash cans. We are unable to put a dumpster at Riverside Ct. 310 4th Street storm water - We did not know but their storm water lateral runs right down the middle of our street. There is some blockage and they feel we are responsible because iti is under our street. Solicitor Dalfonso does not feel there is any way we are responsible. It is an 8 inch terracotta pipe and our pipes are 15 in concrete. Solicitor Dalfonso sent a letter that we  need them to repair the pipe or reroute their stormwater. Comments from the Public - Non-Agenda Items = No Comments  Adjournment  Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 p.m.  ATTEST  Kathy Ulanowicz Borough Manager  Borough Council President &6