Approved minutes - Regular Meeting 141024  Approved minutes - Special Meeting  Approved minutes - Special/Workshop Meeting    Regular Meeting July 9, 2024 7:00P.M.  The regular monthly meeting of the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Irwin, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Smith, Solicitor Valentine, and Mayor Smith were present. Mr. Brion Reiber, Street Foreman and Tim Pritts, Police Lieutenant  July 9, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.  were also present. MINUTES:  Regular Meeting - June 11, 2024 Baker seconded. Motion passed. FINANCIAL REPORT/ BILLS: seconded. Motion passed. CONTINGENCY FUND  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to approve the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Mr.  Mr. Baker made the motion to accept the financial report and pay the bills as presented. Mrs. Knieriem  Mrs. Gnagey suggested that the General Fund Contingency Account at First National Bank be rolled over to the After some discussion, Mr. Ackerman made the motion to leave the Contingency Fund at First National Bank. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to move the balance oft the General Fund Contingency Account at the First National Bank to the Money Market Account with Somerset Trust Company. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Roll Mr. Ackerman - No; Mr. Baer- - No; Mr. Baker - No; Mrs. Gnagey - Yes; Mr. Irwin - No; Mrs. Knieriem -  General Fund Money Market account at Somerset Trust.  No second was made.  Call Vote:  Yes; Mr. Smith - No. Motion did not pass. A.) Mr. Brian Fochtman and Mr. Chadd Sines  GUESTS:  Mr. Brian Fochtman(Somerset County Commissioner) and Mr. Chadd Sines were present to give an overview oft the proposed ATV/UTV trails that the County is attempting to developed. A map was displayed outlining the tentative route. Each municipality that wishes to participate must enact an ordinance allowing ATV/UTV traffic within their limits. The ATV/UTV vehicles drivers will be required to be 16 years or older with a valid drivers license, insured, helmets must be worn, and there would Aj permit fee will be enacted with % ofthe fees coming back to the municipality, the remaining fees would be used for signage and enforcement. The Somerset County Commissioners have researched other areas that have the ATV/UTV trails to use as a template for a trail system in Somerset County. The County is anticipating getting the trails up and running by the end of2024. After being questioned, Mr. Sines indicated there would be no liability issues for the Borough.  be a: zero tolerance on alcohol use.  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 1    There were guests present who are in favor of the Borough proceeding with enacting an ordinance. Mr. Brian Witherite, PA Game Commission had some concerns, indicating that one of the most common violations is no registration. The PA Game Commission deals with ATV/UTV issues on a regular basis. Council was to review the draft ordinances. This item will be put on the Agenda for the August meeting. Mr. Christnerre reported that Mr. Brian DiFebo had approached him regarding using the gym for a volleyball league and tournaments. Council decided to review the information and put it on the Agenda for the Mr. Christner also asked Council to consider purchasing new tables and chairs for the gym. No action was  B.) Mr. Jeff Christner - Gym Equipment  Regular Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024. (See attached)  taken. PUBLIC COMMENT:  A.) Mr. Thomas Deetz was present to report that the Elks took on the project to purchase flags to display on telephone poles and a plan was developed to put the flags up and take them down periodically in order to save them from wind damage. The flags were recently taken down and he has received inquiries as to why they were removed. He indicated that the Borough should make the final decision as to when the Mr. Deetz reported that a historical marker will be installed in the uptown park to commemorate the 150th B.) Mrs. Gnagey reported that the Somerset County Commissioners have asked her to represent the County at C.) Mrs. Patricia Murray asked if Council could purchase an air conditioner for the meeting room. The current unit is noisy and cannot be used during the meeting. Mrs. Gnagey reported that a mini split system is  flags are to be displayed.  Anniversary. He is hopeful that it will be installed by August 5, 2024. the Economic Development Commission for the Southern Alleghenies.  part of the grant application made to renovate the building.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT: There was no President's: report. MAYOR'S REPORT:  Mayor Smith presented a report of calls for service and fines totaled $303.31 for the month.  JUNIOR COUNCIL MEMBER: No report given during summer break.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  No report was given. ENGINEERS REPORT: No report was given. SOLICITOR'S REPORT:  Solicitor Valentine reported on the following:  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 2    Al letter has been sent to the Solicitor for the Meyersdale Area School District to resolve the matter of conveying the Community Center to the Borough without stipulations. A2 Zoning Hearing was held with regard to the Vietnam Korean Memorial. Mr. Kevin Yoderl has finished the paperwork and will be submitting the documents to the County for approval. AI lawsuit against the Police Department has been settled by the Insurance Company. The matter has Bed and Breakfasts and Air B&B's are not considered long term rentals and therefore are not included Solicitor has had a hard time serving the owner of326 Salisbury Street regarding the condition oft the property. There was speculation that the owner may be willing to turn the property over.  been dismissed in court and is considered confidential.  in the Rental License Ordinance.  NOTE: Mayor Smith left at 7:55 PM CODE ENFORCEMENT: No report was given. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Municipal Authority No report was given. Street Foreman  Mr. Reiber reported on the following:  A tree located on Borough property near the Borough shed has been creating an issue for ar neighboring property owner. Mr. John Fabbri is willing to cut down the tree and dispose ofit. He could do the removal using his employers liability and workman's compensation insurance. It was suggested that Council look at the tree and place this item on the Agenda for the August meeting. A quote to change all oft the decorative lamp post electrical outlets will be provided at the August Mr. Ackerman reported that the street paving is scheduled to begin the end of. July. Mrs. Gnagey requested that shrubs be trimmed around the light that illuminates the flag in the uptown Mr. Smith reported that the new street name signs have arrived and will be installed. The crew will also  meeting. park.  be working on the drain at Center and Main Street.  Meyersdale Area Merchants Association  Mrs. Teri Foster reported that there will be a board meeting and new officers will be elected.  Public Library  Mrs. Teri Foster, Librarian presented a midyear report. (See attached)  Mrs. Foster also reported a problem the area around the library has been experiencing with a family of skunks. Mr. Brian Witherite indicated that the PA Game Commission could assist with this matter. The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a 150th Anniversary book that will be made available for sale. Marlana Marker was present to report that there was a good turn out for the Independence Day Celebration.  Meyersdale Community Events Committee  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 3    The next Meyersdale Community Events Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7 PM at the Elks Club. The Group will be working on the Halloween parade. Mr. Baer presented a check in the amount of$1,000.00 from the Meyersdale American Legion to be used for the Meyersdale Community Events Committee activities. The funds will be deposited to the General Fund and disbursed as needed.  Meyersdale Renaissance No report was given.  COUNCIL MEMBERS-STANDING COMMITTEES  Police/Public Safety Committee No report was given. Personnel No report was given. Finance No: report was given. Refuse No report was given. Streets/Buldings No report was given. Flood Control  Mr. Baker reported that every five years the flood control conduits must be videoed. The Borough has until June 2026 to have this completed. DEP will pay to video the lines, it is the responsibility of the Borough to  clean the lines ifnecessary.  New signage will be installed along the flood control.  Farmer's) Market  It was reported that there will not be a Farmers Market this season. There is no one to run the Market and there  isa a lack of participants as vendors. UNFINISHED BUSINESSS: A.) Patrolman police agrement/handbook The agreementhandbook has not been signed.  B.) Ambulance meeting  Mrs. Gnagey reported that a meeting will be held in August. They are close to getting all oft the Boroughs  and Townships on board. Funds can be raised by either a tax millage or per capita tax.  F.) Vietnam/Korea Memorial subdivision No report was given.  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 4    G.) Job Descriptions No report was given. H.) COVID ARPA funds  President Irwin suggested earmarking these funds to replace windows in the community center. Solicitor  Valentine will research to see ift the funds can be used for this purpose.  I) Community Center  Mr. Smith reported that the painting of the gym has begun. He is also getting pricing on the back doors.  J.) Ordinance #435 -1 Noise Ordinance (Chickens, Farm Animals)  These items will be discussed at the committee meeting scheduled for. August 8, 2024.  H.) Cleanup Day - Harbaugh fee  Mr. Baer reported that Mr. Harbaugh is willing to do a cleanup day, but did not give aj price. Mr. Baer is to get a price for two large dumpsters and any restrictions for a one day event. He will  report his findings at the August meeting. I.) Proclamation for Virginia Shultz Werner Werner at the celebration. J.) Little League Concession Stand restrooms need to be replaced.  The Proclamation has been completed and signed by Mayor Smith. Mayor Smith will present it to Mrs.  Mr. Smith reported that he fixed the toilets at the Little League concession stand. The doors to the Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to amend the. Agenda to add discussion regarding ai mini split heating and  cooling unit for the council room. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed.  Mrs. Gnagey will contact a representative for a quote.  NEW BUSINESS: A.) Announcements  There were no announcements.  B.) Zoning Hearing Board Appointment (By Resolution)  Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to pass Resolution 7-2024 to appoint Mr. Thomas Deakins to the Zoning C.) It was reported that Somerset Trust Company paid to have the uptown park mulched. A thank you letter  Hearing Board for a three year term. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed.  was sent to the bank.  E.) Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Grant Funds  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 5    Mr. Smith made the motion to commit $5,000.00 from the Harry Leckemby Fund as an additional source of  income for the grant application. Mrs. Knieriem seconded. Motion passed.  F.) Social Media Policy  Solicitor Valentine suggested that Council enact a Social Media Policy. A policy would be a document that would specify who can post, what can be posted and what the Borough is legally permitted to sponsor and promote via social media. A sample ordinance will be provided for Council review.  G.) Internet upgrade  Shawn Hostetler and Dan Stein were present and reported that they will be working on getting the internet upgraded and be ready to put the meetings on YouTube. At some point, they will need to coordinate  entrance to the Police Department to complete the project.  H.) Un-mowed lawns/un-kept properties  It was reported that sending certified letters and personal contacts with property owners have helped in getting high grass mowed. If any members of Council are aware of properties with high grass, they should  contact the secretary and a letter will be mailed.  I) PA Maple Festival 2025 festival activities.  Mr. Smith made the motion to approve the request from the PA Maple Festival for street closures for the  J.) Annual donations to school for various programs  Mrs. Gnagey reported that the Meyersdale Events Committee budget is very tight and they cannot make annual donations to the school for various programs. Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to begin  making these donations from the General Fund. No second was made.  K.) Disposition of Records  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to pass resolution #8-2024 to authorize for the disposition of records. Mr.  Smith seconded. Motion passed. L.) Trash cans at Main St. Park  The new trash cans will be placed in the park, one at the charging station and one near the Successful Ity was reported that Solicitor Valentine purchased one can as a donation to the Borough.  Beginnings Daycare and will be bolted to the ground.  M.) Purchase signage for bike charging stations  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to purchase a sign to be installed at the train station and one for the bike charging station. These signs will let bikers know where to go to charge their equipment.  N.) Donation to Fire Department  There was a discussion regarding making a donation to the Fire Department for filling the dunk tank for the Independence Day Celebration. Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to make a $100 donation to the  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 6    Fire Department. Mr. Baer seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ackerman - Yes; Mr. Baer - Yes; Mr. Baker- Yes; Mrs. Gnagey - Yes; Mr. Irwin - Yes; Mrs. Knieriem - Yes; Mr. Smith-No. Motion passed.  GOALS FOR2 2024 Emergency Access Road Meyers Ave. No report was given. Flood Control rip rap  ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: There were no additional items to be discussed.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: The was no executive session. ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed.  Aicin C.dobermaw  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Regular Meeting July 9, 2024  Page 7    MEYERSDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meeting 7/914024 Special Meeting  GUEST SIGN IN  PLEASE PRINT NAME Tom Dertz 2ACuets SAdy Willer Bbi Suzanne Bokihg 4 GAQVTEESA HAER 5GP ChisPR 6 Chadd Sins ene Fal Toiluplay 9 Byian Bertebbt 1oKIm B10mm 11 any Ghralen 12 Qorypo  ADDRESS Mcyerbddle, Re Mpisdalpn Meyersdale MEVEASOME,A Mtesb,AA Meyessdale Minodeor Meyarsdele  TOPIC  GMZART fourky hihrey ATV 5x5  8  13  MDple  MThaFysns M'shisE 15Mel Y Tcciry Hoovs 16 1 vihte  pasa IA  Met6  17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  E  GUESTS MUST STAND WHILE SPEAKING  GUEST SIGNI IN ON EXCEL    7/9/24, 9:48 AM  Yahoo Mail communty center  Community center From: Difebo, BryanJ(b Colyandieloervcctcom To: christinereyahoo.com Cc: dfebo@comcastnet. Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 08:29 AMI EDT  Jeff,  Ijust wanted to take a few minutes to convey my thanks and support for everything you are doing at the community center. Thanks for taking the time to get the facility in good working order! The center brings back many fond memories of volleyball tournaments mens, womens, and coed. Mr. Stutzman and Mrs. Charlene Klink were instrumental in those days to ensure there were teams, referees, and help to run them. . believe that center has lots of potential for tournaments, leagues of similar nature while also the potential to host some local AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) club events. Most venues are two courts but if the tournament is structured correctly one court can be viable. The facility could also be al host for a club to have practices, Jr. High or Varsity events. The limitations would be the hardware. There is currently no system or ability to setup a system (in floor pole system) and the past setup was beyond antiquated when we used it, as it bolted to the floor. The in-floor threads are stripped, and a system of this nature is not even available (to my knowledge) anymore. Iwould suggest a system be purchased or potentially borrowed from the school, along with a referee stand, or at the minimum floor inserts be installed. Having the inserts installed now while the flooring project is complete would be a great first step. This would become an added value tot the community, and gives both youth and adults a venue to practice and play. Ihope you are able and consider purchasing and installing a system in the coming year to put the finishing touch on a great  community renovation project. Bryan SVC Club Director Bryan DiFebo Coating Chemist Enterprise Ventures Corporation 100 CTCDrive, Johnstown, PA 15904 814.248.7619 byendielo@evcctc.com  Enterprise Ventures Corporation  EVC, about:blank  1/2    MEYERSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY  210 Center Street, P.O. Box 98 Meyersdale, PA 15552 Phone: (814)634-0512 Fax: (814)634-8103 ww.meyersdaelbayorg  Meyersdale Public Library Mid-Year Report to Meyersdale Borough The Meyersdale Public Library is pleased to serve residents of the Borough of Meyersdale, residents of the other eighteen municipalities in our service area, and those who reach out to us from afar and who visit with inquiries related to this region. We are pleased that out-of-town visitors to our Pennsylvania Room, seeking information about Somerset Count ancestors, often patronize local lodgings, restaurants, and other businesses, contributing to the economic health of our area. So far, there have been visitors from eleven other states, as far away as California! Indeed, anecdotal evidence suggests that many other people who visit the library take the opportunity to conduct other business in the borough. We will be launching our 2024 Summer Quest program, with the theme Adventure Begins At Your Library, this Friday. Smokey the Bear will be visiting on July 19! We thank the Borough for allowing us to use the Paul Fuller Park and Pavilion for our children's program. Registration for the children's program is running higher than in recent years. There are also  reading challenges for teens and adults.  We have been active in supporting the borough's 150th Anniversary activities, and have included historical programs in our event schedule, such as the upcoming Remembering our Town: Meyersdale in 1937" program by Samantha Schardt-1 to take place on July 16 - and the display of antique Meyersdale bottles by the Laurel Highlands Antique Bottle Club scheduled for. July 27. Our Archivist, Jennifer Hurl, is teaming up with Kyle Davis to present Meyersdale at 150 Years: The Story ofa Small Town on July 22 at the Springs Historical Society and again  later in the year at our library.  Other programming includes Preschool Story Hour, October through May; weekly LEGO Club and weekly Magna-Tile Club throughout the year; a Book Discussion Group; and a week- long Electronics and Robotics camp by the SCFLS STEAM Team that a dozen youth attended. We just completed a project to make the computer/large print book area at the front of As demand increases for large print books, we have been ordering more titles in large A milestone: since we received the archives of The New Republic when it closed,  the library more ADA compliant.  print. This format is, however, more expensive.  volunteers have scanned and digitized over 6,000 negatives!    RESOLUTION NO. 7-2024  RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE, SOMERSET COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, APPOINTING A RESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH  TOFILL A VACANCY ONTHE ZONING HEARING BOARD  WHEREAS, a vacancy in the Office of the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of WHEREAS, Section 705 B oft the Meyersdale Borough Zoning Ordinance #377 charges WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough ofl Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania has chosen ai resident oft the Borough to fill the vacancy; and  Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania;  the Borough Council with filling such vacancy; and  NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Borough Council oft the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, that Thomas Deakins, be appointed to fill the vacancy that BEi it further resolved, that the above-named individual shall assume the duties as a Zoning Be it further resolved, that the term of the above individual shall continue as provided by the Duly resolved, this 9th day ofJuly, 2024, by the Borough Council of the Borough of  exists on the Zoning Hearing Board. Hearing Board Member immediately.  Zoning Ordinance.  Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.  DPS  By  ATTEST:  F  abivw CORCaaN  Borough Secretary  Zoning Hearing Board Resolution (saved on A:)    8-2024 RESOLUTION  Resolved by the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania That  WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 4-2006, adopted August 8, 2006, the Borough of Meyersdale declared its intent to follow the schedules and procedures for the disposition of records as set forth in the Municipal Records Manual approved on December 16, 2008 (as amended March 28, 2019), and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Act 428 of 1968, each individual act of disposition shall be approved by NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the above cited Municipal Records Manual, hereby authorized the Administrative and Legal Records, General Financial and Purchasing Records, Date Processing Account Distribution Summaries, Accounts Payable files and Ledgers, Accounts Receivable Files and Ledgers, Annual Budget Reports and Related Records, Balance Sheets, Bank Statements and Reconciliations, Bills, Cancelled Checks, Check Registers, Daily Cash Records, Deposit Slips, Financial Statements, Election Records, Ethic Statements, Insurance Policies, Oaths ofl Municipal Officials, Any Petitions, Press Releases, Sales Tax Exemption Certificates, Survey of Financial Condition Forms, Data Processing Records, Payroll Quarterly reports, Social Security Reports, Unemployment Compensation  resolution oft the governing body oft the municipality;  disposition of the following pubic records:  Records, Personnel Records, Payroll Records, which include:  Records for the years 2008, 2009,2010,2011,2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,2016.  Estimated 4 cubic yd.  APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of. July 2024.  ATTEST:  Abiis CAsbenaw  dc  Borough Secretary  AERr  Mayor DIO NOT SIEN THE ResowtioN.  NOTE: MAYOR SMITH  DISCOSSION AND  HE WAS NOT ARESENT PURING APRRDVAL OF THE SAME-