ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION finance on Thursday, August 1, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  August 1, 2024  A special meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held to review issues and In attendance were council members Joann Brennan, Cheryl Dempsey, Judy Stednitz- Julian, Bill Dempsey, Norm Diehl, President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Others in attendance included Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Barbara Artz, Doc Dress, Andrew McNulty, Michelle Brestowski, Jason Bauer, Michele Price and Michael Jackson.  Absent was Councilman Tony Klazas.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Michele Price, President of the St. Clair Women's Club, requested council to make the lighting in Boone- Park-a-more. permanent situation with- their help.-It-was always a dream of the late Mimi Mettam to have the park all lit up. Mrs. Price requested the purchase of commercial grade light strings for the Boone Park trees for it to be lit up on different occasions and a committee be set up to make these decisions. Approval of $2200 was given at a prior council meeting for this purpose. Recently, Cable Services offered to directly bore a hole and pull %4 inch conduit to each tree, leaving the only expense of wire and outlets for the borough. A Lighting Committee for Boone Park will Jason Bauer of Dunkin Donuts asked what is going on with the power? He spent $2,000 to purchase transformers to run his ovens. Electric Light Superintendent Robert Petrozino explained there was a peak in power demand due to the excessive heat between 1 p.m.- 7 p.m., This excess power demand reduces the voltage affecting the performance of certain electrical apparatus. Other local communities have also  be appointed at the next council meeting.  experienced this event during this heat wave.  At this point, the Borough did hear back from AMP Ohio, and they are interested in the peak shaving generation. There is some information they need from us to start building a plan for this project. There was a discussion concerning adding the peak shaving generators to the borough and the best of both worlds would be to have a second line as well as the generators. It would take approximately 18 months to construct the generators. Much discussion and explanation ensued about the peak shaving  generators and their operation.  Doc Dress and Andrew McNulty of Famous Reading Outdoors (FRO) asked council if they would consider reopening the option to allow their clients to ride in town. Would they consider having one event to try it out? They added that the same option was presented to nearby Minersville Borough, and it is working great. Discussion concerning the hours of operation, how this works and many questions were answered. The clients of FRO are not here to cause problems, they love this area, and some may even consider purchasing houses to rehabilitate to have a place to stay. FRO is open to many ideas that can be discussed further. The ordinance concerning Air B&Bs will    need to be discussed with Solicitor Ed Brennan. Mayor Tomko added that this should Michael Jackson had concerns of the reassessment that was done in the Borough. He cautioned Council about the taxes going up and limiting expenses. Mayor Tomko explained the process of the reassessment concerning the taxes. Borough Secretary Roland Price reviewed the Borough Secretary Notes and requested  be discussed with the residents of the borough.  an executive session for personnel reasons.  Borough Secretary's Notes  Snyder & Clemente Accounting Firm conducted the 2023 fiscal audit this past month. Council will need to offer conditional employment to Jessica Zweizig and Karlisa Nash as school crossing guards pending their passing the necessary clearances.  The HOME Grant Program will commence as of 8/2/2024.  The County of Schuylkill is receiving proposals for demolition for the following conservatorship properties. The County Commissioners will be acting upon the  proposals on August 14th.  28 N. Nichols St. 113-115 E. Hancock St. 6S. Mill St.  212 Cherry Street demolition is on hold this round of bidding.  Notification was received during the biyearly bridge inspection concerning the Thwing Street Bridge requiring repairs to the right wring wall within the next 6-months. The bridge is now a category one bridge. Engineer Baldwin and Street Superintendent A August Council Meeting was rescheduled to Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Secretary Price reported for Police Chief Dempsey that the National Night Out was rescheduled to September 11th and to make council aware that Harry Brown's name be Treasurer Carol Sutzko mentioned that the Second Quarter report is provided in their Mayor Tomko commended Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey for a job well done on the road construction. He also recommended two crossing guards be placed at Wade Road. The guard at the knuckle will hold a sign to draw attention for cars to be more cautious in that area. There will then be no crossing guard at Second and Carroll Streets. He also asked if the Delaware River Basin Authority be contacted to offer  Dempsey are aware of the situation.  placed on the agenda to be hired as a part-time police officer.  packets.  guidance of how to properly control the weeds in Mill Creek.    Secretary Price updated council on the tree that was cut down and blocking the flow of  water in Mill Creed.  The executive session began at 7:10 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.  The executive session ended at 7:15 p.m. The council meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.  Roland Price Borough Secretary    AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING  August 5, 2024  The August monthly Council Meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Monday, August 5, 2024, in Council Chambers, St. Clair Municipal Building, Answering the roll call were council members: Joann Brennan, Bill Dempsey, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Council President Thomas Dempsey, and Mayor Richard Tomko. Absent was Council Member Tony Klazas. Also, present included Engineer Brian Baldwin, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey, Police Chief William Dempsey, Fire Chief Frank Uhrin, Barbara Artz, Michael Boyer, Vaughn Vesay, Mike Jackson, Tony Sylvester, Joe Corby, Erin and Adrian Portland, Frank Vetrano, Deb and Dominic Piccioni, Minersville Mayor Sean Palmer, Famous Reading Outdoors Andrew  16 S. Third Street, St. Clair. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m.  McNulty and Doc Dress. Pledge of Allegiance  Council member Joann Brennan read the council prayer.  Copies of the minutes of the previous council meeting have been given to Mayor Tomko and borough council members, are there any errors or corrections? If  not, they stand approved. PUBLIC COMMENT  Dr. Erin Portland spoke of the BRADS Landfill and thanked council for placing the Department of Environmental Protection phone number at 1-800-541-2050 to report any smells emanating from the BRADS landfill in the monthly newsletter. She explained that the landfill allegedly installed scrubbers to control the smell of rotten eggs. She updated council about the fire that erupted at the landfill on July 3rd emitting asbestos into the air. Apparently, the fire was put out by the landfill piling dirt on the fire. The local fire companies could not get near the flames. She noted BRADS Landfill was in violation of several regulations. She asked council too consider sending letters to DEP asking for an investigation into the contamination of the air and water because of the fire and for an investigation into the violations and fines of the trucking companies. She also presented a study that is being done on the air quality of residents. Ifi interested, please visit ttps/tinyur.com/3kcswr6. She is also concerned that she heard the former STS building is being eyed for a prison and she feels that would be another item Debbi and Dominic Piccioni spoke out about the respiratory issues and skin disorders they are suffering with, especially this summer, which they contribute to the ill effects of the emissions coming from the landfill. The summer months are typically the season they find a respite. The Piccioni's want council to put pressure on the landfill to do things the right way.  that would create a problem for the borough.    2  Joe Corby a representative of Special Olympics discussed the Special Olympics pool party, and the expenses incurred and charges to the non-profit organization. Vaughn Vesay asked if there was an update on the back up of the electrical system. Secretary Roland Price said PPL is reviewing the proposal. Mike Jackson suggested the council consider Famous Reading Outdoors pilot program of allowing the off highway recreational vehicles on the Borough streets. He also asked if the Borough could also charge a fee to Reading Anthracite for allowing such an event to occur. He is also concerned about police coverage of these events. Ifthe police don't have time to cover the Wade Road concern and the Coal Creek Plaza, how would they handle the added burden of monitoring Minersville Mayor Sean Palmer enlightened council about the successful experience Minersville has with Famous Reading Outdoors. He encouraged a pilot program. He mentioned there was some pushback from residents in the beginning, but it has come to be a successful situation. He mentioned several events which benefited the community, a few new businesses, and that FRO was very easy to work with. They began them as a pilot program and currently operate seven days a week with only one minor reportable incident since its inception. An average of 15- - 20 riders visit on the weekend. The Minersville Borough works hand in hand with FRO, their rules and regulations mirror that of FRO, as far as time restrictions are concerned, and an FRO permit must be presented if police pull over a quad. The mayor offered to provide a copy of the ordinance and is willing to answer any questions the borough may have.  He was displeased about the handling of the costs.  the ATVs in town?  MAYOR'S REPORT  1. Street Department Superintendent Kevin Dempsey and members of his Street Department work crew are commended for the street reconstruction done on McCord Avenue and South Mill Street. 2. Schools and school related activities will commence this month, and drivers are reminded to drive with extra care and to follow all vehicle code laws pertaining to areas around school buildings and school bus stops as it is imperative to protect school children on their ways to and  from school.  Mayor Tomko added a third point to his report, that being he would like the PA Department of Health be sent a copy of Erin Portland's report and ask that an extensive study be done for the health of the citizens in the borough as well as  the bodies of water in the area.  Historical Note  The first Ice Plant powered by electricity was established in June 1921 by Joseph Grosskettler and Burton Davis. In later years, an ice plant was operated    3  by Mr. Tom Brown and was located on Third Street. This business ceased  operations in the 1960's. Clair by horse and wagon.  Before electric powered ice plants, the Ferrebee family obtained a lease to cut and store ice at Silver Creek Dam. This ice was delivered to locations in St.  Onan motion made by Brennan, seconded by Diehl, to accept the report;  approved.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Solicitor Brennan presented Senate Bill #464 which would allow the Police Pension Fund to be amended to allow buy back of part- time prior years of service. The current Police Pension Fund Ordinance would have to be amended. Requests for proposals for the demolition of the following properties are being  The conservatorships list was updated.  solicited by the county. 212 Cherry Street  28 N. Nichols, 113-115 E. Hancock Street and 6 S. Mill Street properties, for personnel issues and a teamster issue. portion of the council meeting can be recorded.  Solicitor Brennan requested an executive session to discuss offers to purchase Council member C. Dempsey clarified with Attorney Brennan that the public On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  ENGINEER'S REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and was made part of the minutes by reference.  ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT  Ona a motion made by Diehl, seconded by B. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.    4  TREASURER'S REPORT  On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TAX REPORT  Ona a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  POLICE REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. When asked his opinion on the FRO event, Chief Dempsey reiterated that there would need to be discussion to lay out all options. However, Second Street is a state route, and the Borough has no jurisdiction over it. Solicitor Brennan explained that they would be able to cross the state route but not drive on it. Hiring a part-time officer is on the agenda. It continues to be a problem to keep  Hancock and Russell Streets are also state routes. part-time officers, as they are looking for full-time work.  ZONING REPORT  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Fire Chief Frank Uhrin added that the fire hydrant flushing schedule was completed and will be taking place the first week of August. Additionally, the  annual fund drive is coming out this month. CODE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by B. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. C.D Dempsey added there are two houses on Third Street by Mettam's garage that need attention. Secretary Price will bring it to the Code Officer's attention.  COMMUNICATIONS  Onan motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, council authorized the    5  63rd Annual St. Clair Halloween Parade to be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (rain date Thursday, October 17) starting at 7 p.m. pending the submittal of a Certificate of Insurance naming the borough as an additional insured:  approved.  On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by C. Dempsey to authorize the St. Clair Women's Club to use Boone Park, the area around the Municipal Building, and a portion of Third Street for the. Annual Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4 -8 p.m., pending the submittal of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Borough as an additional A letter was received from the community Leader and part of the Management Team of Team Schuylkill Special Olympics concerning the St. Clair pool An invitation was received by the St. Clair School District for the Veterans Memorial Stadium Rededication & St. Clair Saints Basketball Team 1970 State  insured: approved.  operations.  Championship Recognition Ceremony.  OLD BUSINESS  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan to award the 2024 Street Crack sealing bid to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC in the amount of $19,087.50 on the Borough Engineer's recommendation and approval from the  Borough Treasurer, approved.  NEW BUSINESS  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan to consider hiring a contractor to perform maintenance on the Thwing Street Bridge, approved. On a motion by Brennan, seconded by C. Dempsey to authorize Holden Realty to conduct appraisals on the properties located at 26S. Front Street and 146 N.  Nichols Street, approved.  On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan to offer conditional employment to school crossing guards Jessica Zweizig and Karlisa Nash at a rate of $12.50 pending passing all clearances, approved.  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to hire part time police officer Harry Brown and purchase associated equipment and uniforms, approved. On a motion by Brennan, seconded by C. Dempsey to appoint C. Dempsey and  Brennan to the "Boone Park Lighting Committee," approved.    6  The FRO Event was tabled for further study and a possible trial event. Although further discussion ensued concerning having a planned event with participation from FRO, Minersville Mayor and Chief Dempsey. Mayor Tomko suggested Solicitor Brennan recommended a committee be set up, not to make decisions, but to discuss and report back to Council to make an informed decision. Those appointed to the FRO Event Committee were Norm Diehl, Cheryl Dempsey and Council President Thomas Dempsey called an executive session at at 7:40 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and the sale of conservership  taking into consideration the residents of St. Clair.  Tom Dempsey. properties.  Executive Session adjourned at 8:00 p.m. claims, properly approved by council; approved.  Ona a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by B. Dempsey, to pay all bills and Onar motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by B. Dempsey, to adjourn the  meeting, at 8:00 p.m., approved.  Roland Price Borough Secretary    Mayor's Report  August 2024  1. Street Department Superintendent Kevin Dempsey and members of his Street Department work crew are commended for the street reconstruction done on McCord Avenue and South Mill Street. 2. Schools and school related activities will commence this month and drivers are reminded to drive with extra care and to follow all vehicle code laws pertaining to areas around school buildings and school bus stops as it is imperative to protect school children on  their ways to and from school.  Historical Note  The first Ice Plant powered by electricity was established in June 1921 by Joseph Grosskettler and Burton Davis. In later years, and ice plamtwasoperaledbyMe Tom: Brownandwaslocatedon-fhirdStret:  This business ceased operations in the 1960's.  Previous to electric powered ice plants, the Ferrebee family obtained a lease to cut and store ice at Silver Creek Dam. This ice was delivered to  locations in St. Clair by horse and wagon.    Alfred Benesch & Company 400 One Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, PA1 17901 www.benesch.com P570-622-4055  benesch  August 5, 2024  Mr.T. Dempsey Council President 16SThird Street St. Clair, PA 17970  RE: Consulting Engineer's Report (CER) Benesch Project No. 32089.02  Dear Mr. Dempsey:  The following is the status of engineering services performed by our firm as oft this date:  ENGINEERING CONSULTATIONS & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS  Grant Assistance (32089.02, Task5) PCCD Police Grant  We have been working with the Police Department and the Borough regarding the purchasing and grant reporting requirements. Quarterly reporting is required for the life oft the grant term (until March 31, 2025), which we have been providing on behalf of the Borough, including the latest report submitted on. July 12, 2024. This report also included a request for reimbursement for computer equipment purchased in June. The next quarterly report is due by October 20, 2024, for the reporting period ending September 30, 2024. 2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) As authorized by Council, on. July 31, 2024, our office submitted a grant application to the CFA fort funding to resurface Ann Street. We do not expect the CFA to announce grant awards until Spring 2025.  St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20)  The Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor on. June 21, 2024. On. July 12, 2024, the Contractor provided material submittals for review and acceptance, which we responded to. The Contractor anticipates beginning work on August 26, 2024, and completing work on September 20, 2024. Our office will continue to assist the  Borough with providing progress reports to DCNR as required. PennDOT: Second Street Paving (32089.02, Task 6)  Our office spoke with State Representative Twardzik's office on multiple occasions to discuss the possibility of resurfacing the entire width of Second Street versus PennDOT's plan to only resurface the center portion. Rep. Twardzik's office has contacted PennDOT, but it does not appear that PennDOT will change their plans.  Crack Sealing (32089.02, Task 6)  At last month's meeting, Council authorized our office to solicit bids to continue with the Borough's annual crack sealing program. On. July 9, 2024, we emailed a request for bid proposals to four local crack sealing companies. Bids were due at: 1pm on August 5, 2024. The bid tabulation will be provided separately for your consideration. Bids are to remain open for 15 calendar days. Work is to be complete by October 31, 2024.  CERSC20240805.doc    St Clair Borough Council Page 12  benesch  Thwing Street Bridge (32089.02, Task 4)  The Borough received an interim inspection report that identifies any item of concern regarding a downstream retaining wall. We have talked with the bridge inspector, and he does not believe there is any immediate concern but does recommend some measures be taken to mitigate further deterioration. The Borough intends to place large rock in front of the wingwall, increasing the height of the rock protection, to assist in buttressing the wingwall. The Borough will also work with the adjoining property owner to remove the trees at the top of the wingwall to prevent the root: structure from growing larger and to prevent the sway of Long-term plani is to replace the entire bridge, including adjoining wingwalls and retaining walls. The Borough has applied for grant funding numerous times over the past 10 years but has been unsuccessful. The Borough The Borough intends to contract the rock placement and tree removal to have the work completed by end of  thet trees from creating unnecessary lateral pressure to the backside oft the wall.  will continue to apply for replacement funding.  October 2024.  SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS STS LD (31137.31, Task 1)  All sitework is complete. However, we are awaiting the submission of record plans before closing out this project. We have requested multiple times this year an update ont the status of the record plans -i including  installed electrical infrastructure - but we have not yet received an update. POTENTIAL FUNDING/GRANT SOURCES (31433.02, Task 5)  RECREATION  2025 DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Jan 21, 2025 Application Deadline: April 2, 2025  Uses: Grant funds must be used forr rehabilitation and/or new development of basic outdoor recreation and park facilities that provide al high level ofr recreational value, such as playgrounds and pavilions with  ADA accessibility. Funding:  Grant funding ranges from $60,000-$100,000:  $10,000 is earmarked for Professional Services only and requires no match. $20,000 is earmarked for Materials and/or Equipment only and requires no match. Grant funds over $30,000 may be used for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labor and  require a $1 for $1 match. DCNR Grant $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000  Total project costs range from $90,000-$170,000  Match Requirement $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000  Total Project Costs $90,000 $110,000 $130,000 $150,000 $170,000  Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026    St Clair Borough Council Page 13  benesch  Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring: 2027  Grant Expiration: Dec 2029  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground improvements.  2025 Commonwealth Financing. Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Feb1 1, 2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 etc. Can fund indoor or outdoor facilities.  Uses: Can fund planning grants, as well as constructon/epair/fehab grants, for a wide variety of community recreation facilities, like baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, pools,  Funding:  Grants shall not exceed $250,000 for any project.  15% local match required. Can be land value and other state grant funds. In-kind match NOT  accepted. Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall: 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring: 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2030  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground improvements.  COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VEHICLES Current Status: OPEN  USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program  Application Deadline: Applications accepted continuously throughout the year. Uses: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities (including police & fire: stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Lowi interest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%). Most funding vial low-interest loans.  TRANSPORTATION/INRASTRUCTURE USDOT: FY2024 Bridge Investment Program (BIP)  Current Status: OPEN (as of Dec 20, 2023) with rolling application acceptance  Application Deadline:  Planning Grants: FY2025 Oct1, 2024 Bridge Projects: FY2025 Nov: 1, 2024  Application is lengthy and requires significant engineering effort, very competitive. Uses: Authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), projects that replace, rehabilitate, preserve, or safeguard NBIS bridges, and for AertpcmeNNN.NN on the NBIS to enhance  flood control and aquatic habitat connectivity.  Funding:  Planning Grants: No minimum nor maximum; requires 20% match Bridge Projects: $2.5M minimum; requires 20% match ($500,000 minimum) Potential Project(s): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge replacement planning/design  Anticipated. Award Announcement: Spring 2025    St Clair Borough Council Page 14  benesch  USDOT: FY2025 RAISE Discretionary Grants Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2025  Current Status: Closed (expected to open Summer 2024)  Application is lengthy and requires significant engineering effort; very competitive. Uses: Highway, bridge, road projects, public transportation, intermodal, and more.  Funding:  Planning Grants: No minimum, $25M maximum  Projects: $1 minimum/S25M maximum; typically requires 20% match but may be waived for  rural areas  Anticipated Award Announcement: Spring 2025  Potential Project(s): Thwing Street Bridge, Carroll Street Bridge Replacements, streetscapes.  PENDING/AWARDED GRANT APPLICATIONS  2022 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (ISA)-Statewide  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted- Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status  Garbage Truck $301,609 $0 (0%6) Mar 152022 Mar 16: 2023 AWARDED $301,609 Jun 30: 2026  Truck ordered Feb 14, 2024 ($306,523.87). Expected delivery Nov: 2024.  2022 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Northward Playground Basketball Courts  $70,000 $20,000 (2996) Apr 62 2022 Sep 62 2022 AWARDED $50,000 Dec 31 2026  Designi in 2024; construction in 2025. Equipment and' Technological Upgrades  2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD): Local Law Enforcement Support (LLES) Grant Program  $177,018 $0 (0%6) Oct 312 2022 Mar 82 2023 (Second Rnd) AWARDED $87,660 Mar 31 2025  Computers ordered, installed, and invoiced. Reimbursement request submitted.  2023 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  John Siney Park $125,000 $47,500 (38%6) Apr 5 2023 Oct52 2023 AWARDED $77,500 Dec 31 2027  Design in 2024; construction in 2025.    St Clair Borough Council Page I 5  benesch  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share. Account (LSA) -Statewide  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date! Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application. Status  Electric Bucket Truck $285,000 $0 (0%) Nov 30: 2023 Under Review Firehouse Addition $651,360 $0(0%) Nov 30: 2023 Under Review  Anticipated Award Notification Sep 17 2024  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (ISA)-Statewide  Anticipated Award Notification Sep 17 2024  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  Youth Basketball Court $75,500 $11,325 (15%6) May 31 2024 Under Review  Anticipated. Award Notification Nov 19 2024  2024 PA DCED Commonwedlth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)  Ann Street Rehabilitation $222,500 $0 (15%) July 31 2024 Under Review  Anticipated Award Notification March 2025 ST.CLAIR POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS  1. 2024 Crack Sealing - Council should consider the bids received. Bids are to remain open for 15 calendar 2. Thwing St Bridge - Consider hiring a contractor to place large rock and remove several trees (will 3. Potential Grant Opportunities- - Consider authorizing Benesch to investigate additional funding Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Ify you have any questions or comments concerning  days.  require coordination with the property owner). opportunities for Thwing St Bridge.  the above, please contact our office.  Sincerely, GbL Brian W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager  Cc: Atty. Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor    e  D S    Street Dept.  Picked up garbage, ashes and large items fort the month of. July.  Cleaned parks and playgrounds daily.  Cut dead trees, weeds and grass for Independence Day ati the Borough Cemetery. Cutcurb lines throughout the borough and all parks, playgrounds and abandoned properties. Posted signs fori the car cruise route and prepared the town fori the cruise.  Currently doing maintenance on the creeks in the borough which includes cutting trees, cleaning all  debris from under the bridges and creek bed.  Sawo cut and dug up numerous locations for hot patch on borough street.  A very large project on Overlook Drive cleaned and cut the entire bank andi took over 125 dump  truck loads of trees and brush from that location. Fixed pipes and filtration system on baby pool.  Maintenance  G-1 Garbage Trucki installed new air lines. Serviced both 2023 Chevy Tahoe's Serviced fuel system on G-2 garbage truck Serviced all traffic generators.  JCB backhoe installed newi injectors, fuel system and sediment bowl on machine.  Installed a new motor and hydraulic tank ont the borough lift. Rebuilt both drive shafts and constant velocity joint on S-11 pickup.    Electric Light Department Report  July2024  June Energy cost/usage-$ 5163.30640/1791756 6KWH  Call out Mon. 7/1 @ 4:56 pm outage 500 block E. Lawton cutout failed (7 homes) restored 1 hour from call. Call out Mon. 7/1 @ 6:49 pm truck pulled service drops off homes 400 E. Lawton repaired 1.5 hrs. from call. Call out Wed. 7/17 @ 6:26 pm 451 South Nicholas Street tree down from storm, NO OUTAGES involved. Call out Thurs. 7/18 @ 4:24 pm Transformer lead burned off - Pine /Apple r repaired 1 hour from call time. Call out Sat. 7/22 @ 7:23 pm outage 398 W. Carroll - blown fuse- - Squirrel -r restored within 1 hour of call. Fri. 7/26 @ 6:14:13 am Borough wide Blip, verified with PPLS system Ops. was on their side.  Time spent on getting phone service restored at Police Station, main line. Responded to several complaints filed by Customers with P.U.C. and BBB. Rudy, Josh and myself attended safety meeting held here by AMP Ohio. Installed new battery in Electric Department's pickup truck.  Hung temp electric services, PA: system to Police Station also delivery of 3j job johnnies for Car Cruise.  Placed order with Anixter for Electric supplies needed for stock, wire, fuses, H-tap crimps and meter seals. Worked with Street Department, Clear trees at Pool also cleared High voltage line up Mr. Laguna's driveway. Trouble call lights flickering at 110, /112 Broad Street, found neutral bushing on transformer loose.  New account/meter install Dish Wireless on cell tower Delenick's Land.  New account/ service hookup 56 Ann Street.  Continued prepping and painting steel poles, needed to get more: supplies and paint from Sherwin Williams. Muncy Door replaced Emergency panic bar and outside handle on rear door of Borough bldg. parking lot side. Call to our PPL acct. manager for any updates on requested information for 2nd feed for Borough, nothing yet.  Several customers getting standby generators installed. New: service hookup/ /account 54 Ann Street.  Helped Street Department top a tree hanging over creek North Front Street.  Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned many phone calls  and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino Superintendent 8/5/2024  Saint Clair Borough Electric Light Dept.    Borough of St Clair June 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL  Ordinary income/Expense  Income  301.10 Real Estate Tax, Current 301.30 - Real Estate Tax, Delinquent 310.01 - Per Capita Tax, Current 310.03 Per Capita Tax, Delinquent 310.10. Real Estate Transfer Tax 310.20. Earned Income Tax 310.30 - Business Privilege Tax 310.41. - Occupation Tax, Current 310.43. - Occupation Tax, Delinquent 310.50 - Local Service Tax 331.12. Police Fines 331.13. Police Fines State Police 342.20 - Rental Income - Boro Property 359. - Intergovernmental Revenue 361.33 - Variance/Zoning Permits 362.10 - Police Protection Services 364.30 - Solid Waste Collection Fees 367.11 - Swimming Pool Receipts 387.00 - Con. & Don. from Pri. Sources 391.10 - Sale of General Fixed Assets 391.20 - Insurance Proceeds  8,299.56 1,477.35 190.00 55.44 1,535.17 15,530.59 984.73 50.40 148.50 3,709.73 2,522.04 534.87 500.00 5,657.58 704.00 7,166.67 35,292.45 12,716.60 99,200.00 3,100.00 5,000.00 204,375.68 21,957.24 12,078.52 27,168.11 912.02 62,177.20 5,269.76 3,828.61 9,134.74  Total Income Expense  Administration Department Health & Sanitation Department Miscellaneous Department Planning & Zoning Department Police Protection Department 403.00 Tax Collection Department 409.00. Borough Buildings Department  411.00. Fire Department  Page 1    Borough of St Clair June 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL 3,059.41 27,270.72 16,668.22 5,282.99 61,658.31 256,465.85 -52,090.17  419.00 - Educational Services 430.00 - Streets & Bridges Department 452.00 - Recreation Department 481.00 - Payroll Tax Expense 487.00 * Employer Benefits & W/H  Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income Total Other Income Other Expense  4,000-mteresyDwoend Income  2,265.62 2,265.62  492.00 - Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.305 Transfer to Gen Fund Cap : Total 492.00 Transfers Department  25,000.00 3,000.00 28,000.00  ENDING BALANCE: $203,704.92  Page 2    Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report Electric Light Fund June 2024  TOTAL  Ordinary income/Expense Income 7372.40 Electric Energy Sales 7372.50 Sales Tax Discounts 7372.55 Processing Fees 7372.57 Service Fees Total Income Expense 7401.00 Electric Light 7401120 Superintendent 7409300 Rental Expense 7442141 - Office Manager 7442142 Administrative Assistant 7442143 Lineman 7442144 Assistant Lineman 7442210 Office Supplies 7442231 - Gasoline & Oir 7442260 - Minor Equipment 7442321 Telephone 7442361  AMP-Ohio 7442372 - Technology/Computer Expenses 7442374 - Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs Total 7401.00 Electric Light Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income 341.000 Interest, Dividend Income Total Other Income Other Expense  310,048.24 25,00 300,00 222.86 310,596.10 5,420.60 195.51 4,048.00 2,424.16 4,863.96 4,262.16 3,360.03 345.97 767.14 261.04 137,302.26 1,125.00 244.04 164,619,87 164,619.87 145,976.23 2,623.52 2,623,52  492.00 Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund Total 492.00 Transfers Department  11,500.00 11,500.00  ENDING BALANCE: $782,31018  Page 1    Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2024  Jun 30, 24  ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings  100.10 Elec. Lgt. Sales Tax- Mid Penn 100.12 PLGIT - Elec Light Deposit Acct 100.121 - PLGIT PRIME - Elec. Light Dep. 100.13 - PLGIT- - Elect Lgt Capital Rsrv 100.131 - PLGIT PRIME-Elec.Light Cap R... 100.14. - PLGIT - Electric Light Fund 100.15 - PLGIT- - FIRE INS ESCROW ACCT 100.16 - PLGIT - General Fund 100.17. - PLGIT - General Fund Cap Reserv 100.171 - PLGIT PRIME-Gen. Fund Cap. : 100.18 PLGIT - HD Land Devel Escrow 100.19. PLGIT- - Highway Aid" Fund 100.191 - PLGIT PRIME - Highway Aid Fu... 100.20. Elec. Light Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.21 - PLGIT - Home Program 100.22 PLGIT - Recreation Grant Fund 100.221 - PLGIT PRIME. Recreation Grant 100.23 PLGIT - Sinking Fund 100.231 * PLGIT PRIME- Sinking Fund 100.24- PLGIT - Street Opening Permit 100.241 - PLGIT PRIME - Street Opening 100.30 - Gen. Fund Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.40 - PLGIT-Bridge Construction Fund 100.401 - PLGIT PRIME - Bridge Cons. F... 100.50 - PLGIT Demolition Fund 100.501 - PLGIT PRIME Demolition Fund 100.81 - PLGIT/PRIME Ann St Maintenance 100.90 - PLGIT- Building Permit Fund 105.10 - PLGIT - Payroll Fund 105.20 - PLGIT - Withholding Account 110. Petty Cash 110.10 - Petty Cash - General Fund 110.20 - Petty Cash - Swimming Pool I- GF  15,394.72 2,704.52 23,025.07 30,529.23 279,806.38 741,180.49 37,438.16 175,919.28 30,553.31 276,083.57 17,696,06 31.36 93,207.91 45,222.18 843.10 53,120.04 181.53 36,500.00 287,782.58 29,486.86 48,078.70 27,785.64 0.02 124,090.37 -8,533.75 278,966.42 32,873.92 70,828.05 444.26 497.86 500.00 200.00 300.00 2,752,737.84  Total Checking/Savings  Page 1    Tax Collector's Remittance to' Taxing Districts WILLIAM UMBENHAUR-2 2024-SAINT CLAIR: BOROUGH For 07/01/2024 thru 07/31/2024 Date Created 08/01/2024 SAINTCLAIR BOROUGH Taxing District  Municipality/Borough Per Capita/Borough Occupation  Other  A. Collections  1. Balance Collectable- Beginning of Month 2A. Additions: During thel Month (*) 2B. Deductions: Credits During the Month- (from line 17) 3. Total Collectable 4. Less: Face Collections for the Month 5. Less: Deletions/Bxemptions from the List (*) 6. Less: Exonerations (*) 7. Less: Liens/Non-Lienablenable/nstallments (*) 8. Balance collectable- End ofl Month B. Reconcilliation of Cash Collected 10. Plus: Penalties. 11. Less: Discounts 12. Total Cash Collected per Column 13. Total Cash Collected (12A +1 12B +1 12C+1 12D)  51707.52 51707.52 3286.80  3765.00! 3765.00 145.00 85.00 3535.00! 145.00 14,50 159.50  1581.30 1581.30! 39.90 21.00 35.70 1484.70 39.90 3.99! 43.89  48420.72 328.68 3615.48  9. Face Amount of Collections- (must agree with) line 4+7 3286.80  3818.87  (*)ATTACH ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY YOUR TAXING DISTRICT    C.F Payment ofTaxes  14. Amount Remitted During the Month (*)  TOTAL ALL TAXES  Date  Transaction #  Amount  Total  0.00 3818.87 3818.87  15. Amount Paid with this Report Appilcable tot this Reporting Month  Transaction #  16. Total Remitted This Month 17. List, Other Credit. Adjustments (*) Parcel /PerCapita #  Name  Amount  Total Tax Collector  0.00 F0At Date  18. Interest Earnings (ifa applicable) TAXING DISTRICT USE (OPTIONAL) Carryover from Previous Month Amount Collected This Month Less Amount Paid this Month $_ Ending Balance  LCOlism abeank Iverify thisi is ac complete and accurate: reporting ofthe balance collectable, taxes collected andi remitted for the  month.  Received by (taxing district):  Title:  Date:  Iacknowledge the receipt oft this report.    SAINT CLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENT 24 NORTH SECOND STREET SAINT CLAIR, PA 17970 DISPATCH: 570-429-2240 FAX: 570-429-3050  TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE: TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATIONS:  403 118 91  POLICE NOTES:  Asar result of scheduling conflicts, the police department will bel hosting our Community Safety Night on September 11, 2024 from 5pm -7 pm. The event will be held in partnership with the Saint Clair Area School District. The location will be the parking garage at the school. This covered location will allow the event to take place in the event All members of our department recently received recertifications for First AId/CPR/ABD,  ofinclement weather. as required.  Respectfully submitted, William M. Dempsey ChiefofPolice    Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report July 2024 Description Storage Shed Business Sign C1 District  Application Application Complaint Zoning Question  Status Settled No Permit Required Pending Issued  Location 302S. .2nd 28 N. Front 4395 S. 2nd 175. Nichols  Date 7/1/2024  7/23/2024 Domestic Oil Tank  Zoning Permit 7/31/2024  Zoning Permit 7/31/2024 Fence to Wall Permit  Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 8-1-2024    Saint Clair Fire Department Fire Alarm Report July2024  July-01 STILL ALARM 04:02 hours 420 South Jackson St. Pottsville (Old Pottsville Hospital) for a reported structure fire. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded with the tower ladder. Members were held ini the station. (CSF68) In service 20 minutes. July-01 GENERAL, ALARM 10:06 hours (BOX33) 48 Tunnel Road East Norwegian Township for smoke in al building. All companies, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members checked the entire building and found all conditions to be normal. (CSF08) In service 45 Wly-01STILALARM 18:30 hours 216 North Second St. for a vehicle accident no injury. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Johns responded. Members cleared the roadway of debris Wy-01STILLALARMI 18:44 hours 407 East Lawton St. forwires down int the street. Alert/Columbia, and all chiefs responded. Members secured the area until the Light Wly-03STILLALARM 02:19 hours 1061 Burma Rd. Blythe Township for a trash fire. Alert/Columbia, West End, Good Will Port Carbon and all chiefs responded. Members contained the fire until personnel: from the landfill arrived. (TF02) In service 220 minutes. uly-045TLLALARM 15:32 hours 45 South Second St. for a vehicle accidentw/injury. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members secured the uly-07STILALARM 14:40 hours 250 New St. New Castle Township for a person trapped under a lawn tractor. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, West End, Minersville ambulance, and all chiefs responded. Members arrived and freed the person from under the machine, and July-08 GENERAL ALARM 06:12 hours (BOX33) 48 Tunnel Road East Norwegian Township for an automatic fire alarm. All companies dispatched; Deputy Skrobak arrived toi find the same problem that occurred on. July 1$,2024. Members checked the building all was safe. July-09 GENERAL ALARM 01:09 hours (BOX33) 278 Industrial Park Rd. (Fresenius Kidney Center) East Norwegian Township for an automatic fire alarm. All companies, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak along with SCPD responded. Members arrived and searched for the cause of the alarm. Representatives from the facility reset the alarm. (AFA08) In service 50 minutes.  minutes.  and went available. (MVA62) In service 15 minutes.  Department arrived. (WD62) In service 25 minutes.  vehicle and provided patient care. (MVA62) 40 minutes.  EMS began patient care. (EMVA17) In service 30 minutes.  Contact will be made to maintenance. (AFA08) In service 30 minutes.    July-11S STILL ALARM 17:17h hours 15 West Savory St. Palo Alto for a house fire. Alert/Columbia, and Deputy Skrobak were dispatched for the tower ladder, members went enroute and were recalled. The trash can in the kitchen fire was put out by occupants. uly-12GENERAL ALARM 09:02 hours (BOX33) 227 South Mill St (St. Clair Elementary School) for an automatic fire alarm. AlL companies dispatched, Asst. Johns and Skrobak learned that the alarm was set off by workers doing the air conditioning. (AFA62) Ins service Wly-12STLLALARM 10:26 hours 729 Port Carbon/St. Clair Highway East Norwegian Township foramedical assist for lifting. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members assisted EMS with lifting. (MA08) In service 25 minutes. July-14STILL, ALARM 00:01 hours 622 Port Carbon/St. Clair Highway East Norwegian Township for an odor investigation. Alert/Columbia, Asst.. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members found no hazards, all was clear. (OD008) In service 20 minutes. uly-17CHEECALL 18:17h hours 451 South Nicholas St. for a tree on wires. Asst. Johns responded and requested the tower be dispatched. (CHF62) In service 45 minutes. July-17 STILL ALARM 18:30 hours 451 South Nicholas St. for at tree down. Alert/Columbia, and DeputySkrobaki responded. Members cut up al large tree. (TD62) In service 45 minutes. uly-17STILALARM 18:47 hours 406 Rt. 209 Highway East Norwegian Township fora a vehicle accident with a pole down noi injury. Alert/Columbia responded with both engines. Members provided scene control along with traffic. (MVA08) In service 3 hours 30 minutes. uly-21STILALARM 18:57 hours 246 East Darkwater Rd. New Castle Townshipi fora a vehicle accident with high mechanism injury. Alert/Cotumbia, Rescue, West End, Chief Johns and Skrobak responded. Members arrived to find a vehicle down a steep embankment. Chiefs requested Yorkville from the city of Pottsville fort their rescue and side by side, members from Yorkville arrived and requested Harrisburg City Rescue 1 and' York County rescue 691 for the technical rescue team. Members provided portable lighting and used chain saws to cut a path through the wooded area where the vehicle landed.  (RSF57) In service 15 minutes.  30 minutes.  (ORR/MVA17) In service 41 hours 15 minutes.  July-21STILL ALARM 22:02 hours 298 East Sherman St. for a landing zone. Rainbowfrom Schuylkill Haven responded from the rescue station because theywere on standby along with' West End, members assisted with loading the patienti into the heticopter. (LZ62) In  service 1 hour.    July-22CHIEF CALL12:16 hours South Nicholas and East Lawton St. forwires down no arcing. Asst. Johnsi responded andi found the wire to be a cable wire that at truck pulled uly-24STILLALARM 10:52 hours 408 Rt. 209 Highway East Norwegian Townshipfora vehicle accident noi injuryfluids on the roadway. Alert/Columbia, Deputy Skrobak responded, Members controlled traffic and fluids. (MVA08) In service 1 hour. July-24CHIEF CALL 16:46 hours 391 Pottsville. /St. Clair Highway for a smoke investigation. Chief Uhrin and. Johns responded, and discovered a person burning trash, the July-28 GENERALI ALARM16:44 hours (BOX 33) 400 Terry Rich Blvd. (Pretzel Factory) for an automatic fire alarm. All companies dispatched, Chief Uhrin was advised that units werei to cancel with proper pass code. The Chief held units in station and proceeded toi investigate, arrived and spoke to employees who said they were cleaning when the alarm went off. July-29 CHIEFCALL 19:16 hours 6141 Port Carbon/St. Clair Highway East Norwegian Township for as smoke investigation ini the Black Dessert. Chief Uhrin responded and found itto! be a campfire on top of the Black Dessert. (CHF08) In service 45 minutes. July-31 STILLALARM 00:02 hours 100 West Russell St. (Tigers Den) for an odor investigation. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded, members located the odor and turned the power off to the refrigeration unit. (ODO62) In service 1 hour.  down, noi fire needed. (CHF62) In service 20 minutes.  person extinguished the fire. (RF20) In service 20 minutes.  Checked the building all: secure. (AFA62) In service 20 minutes.  Comments:  The following alarm boxes were 6510,35,35,424,26,45  General Alarm Fatse Alarm Still Alarm Total Calts  5 0 15 24  Chief Calls/Public Service 4  Respectiulysubmites, Enamkyhum Frank Uhrin Fire Chief    BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR- CODE: ENPORCEMENT - PROPERTY  MAINTENANCE 16 South Third Street St Clair, PA 17970  PHONE: 570-429-0640 Fax: 570-429-2829  August 5, 2024  TOTALCOMPLAINTS-: 27 RENTALINSPECTIONS-4  Respectfully,  Michelle D. Brestowski Code Enforcement Officer    St. Clair Women's Club  Mayor Richard Tomko Council President Thomas Dempsey Borough Council Members  Dear Mayor and Borough Council Members  The St. Clair Women's Club is requesting the use of Boone Park, the area around theMunicpalsidg,andeportonofs"sHfortheAmmuaichristmasfestwaland Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be food trucks and stands, trolley rides, and vendors in and around the  gazebo on 3rdSt.  The Dalinda Dancers will perform in the Gazebo @ 5:00  Santa Claus will arrive @ 5:30  The Trolley will drive through the town and make stops @ the Kelsey Theater and The Women's Club appreciates all the help and support the borough has shown to  St. Clare of Assisi Church to view the Living Nativity. us throughout the years and we thank you fori it.  Respectfully  Mrs. Michele Price St. Clair Women's Club    St. Clair Halloween Parade Committee  Mayor Richard Tomko  Council President Thomas Dempsey Borough Council Members  Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of St. Clair Borough Council,  The 63d Annual Halloween Parade is being planned to take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (Rain date: October 17th) starting at 7:00 PM. We are asking permission to hold the event in the borough. In the past, the borough has facilitated thet following assistance for.the-parade:s SaintClairpaliceandhiepalceoradamionalmanpowera and crowd and traffic control, borough sound system and microphone, and additional lighting in the area of the stand. The insurance policy for the parade will be purchased through Holden Insurance. Acopywill Door to door canvassing will not be held this year. The parade committee will be holding various fundraising events to help defray parade costs. With the borough's permission, the registration for individuals, floats, groups, and other parade participants will be held on October  be sent to the borough office.  gth and 9th from 5-7 at the Alerts Fire Company. The parade route will include:  Begin at Industrial Park Road Proceed north on Second Street to Hancock Turn right on to Front Street- parade disbands  This parade has been one oft the largest in the area. We thank you for the continued support in making the event a success. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact  Susan Miller (570)622-6056 or Bonnie Baker (570)429-2272.  Respectfully Yours,  Susan Miller and the Saint Clair Parade Committee    Dear council, I'm writing to you in regards to the change at the pool. Our non-profit charity has been holding fundraisers there for the past 4 years, This was always open to the Public, our event was posted across Social Media and placed a businesses, we charged $5, which was collected by the pool, at the end of the night the money was counted and $3 went to Special Olympics and $2 to the Lifeguards/P00, and afterwards there was always a ton of Chill Out Ice Cream that was donated left over, In which there was 5 ten gallon buckets, that we would leave for the pool to make profit selling in the coming days. Before the event even started, we were charged $358, which to my knowledge is for private party and why such an odd amount? This was collected before we made anything. Itis is disheartening to hear this when I got to the event, I was not the initial contact, but lam the Community Leader for our Organization, and I could  not believe that there was such a huge change this year  Who regulates the prices at the pool? Is it correct that only one person, a Council Woman is in charge, at least according to last meeting?? Are there no checks and balances in place to ensure fairness and transparency?1 know that there are 2 other Pool Parties planned, are they getting charged a Private Party rate too??? Ibelieve they are both benefits, not private parties either. In my eyes this should be a committee that takes care of the pool, not one person. Any program I've been a part of had at least a Treasurer & Financial Secretary. As a part of the Community Idon't understand what has happened to this town, It used used to support and encourage community events and charitable efforts? In the Newsletter there is a pricing structure for daily and season passes but no pricing on private parties or any other kind of events. Spoke with a few Community pools and they couldn't believe we were charged for a private party, they said they would never charge a nonprofit that! We know the Lifeguards are a vital part of having any event, that is not the issue, that's why every year we did the breakdown which was previously mentioned. We understand just like any other fundraiser, especially with a product involved such as pizza, subs, bowling there is a cost, but we set he cost SO we gain, not lose We've always enjoyed having our event at Saint Clair but this left a bad taste in our mouth! Because of that we did not leave the Ice Cream this  in the fundraising, and pay after selling the event  year, that would have been a profit for the pool!    For instance, New Philadelphia lets us hold a Skooktober Fest in their Community Pavilions without batting an eye, Saint Clair Lions Club lets us hold many events without a charge for the building and even offering to helpl Both places are used as fundraising events Even the Saint Clair School District allowed us to hold a Pep Rally at Veterans Memorial Stadium a few years in a row. Again, we are a Nonprofit, we have a 501c, Once again, I'm part of this awesome group, Iwas not the point of contact, but as Community Leader and part of the Management Team this concerns  and a Tax ID because of that.  me, a Fundraising event should raise money not lose money  Saint Clair alone has 13 athletes which reside within the Saint Clair School District area. Without our local sponsers, businesses, donations from private donors, our program would not be able to exist, lam submitting this in hopes for some clarification and will follow up at next Council Meeting. Hope you can give me some insight into this, thanks for your time.  Community Leader Team Schuylkill  schuykl.communtysopaegmal.com    SAINT CLAIR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT  Every Day Counts  Dear Borough Council:  Thank you for marking your calendars for the evening ofl Friday, August 23rd, 2024 for the Veterans Memorial Stadium Rededication & Saint Clair Saints Basketball Team 1970 Ceremonies will take place during halftime of the Nativity BVM High School football game against Holy Redeemer] High School, scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM. In addition tol honoring the 30th anniversary of our esteemed basketball team's state championship,  State Championship Recognition Ceremony.  we will also pay tribute to the local veteran's organizations.  Please note:  You are invited to a reception starting at 5:30 PM at the stadium. Please look for the As part oft the ceremony, we are asking a local veteran' s group to attend and During the ceremony, Saint Clair students will be placing flowers at the Veterans Ifyoul have not done sO already, please RSVP to the school district promptly by calling Thank you, and we eagerly anticipate commemorating this significant milestone!  canopy located just beyond the field. conductparticipate ini the Presentation of Colors. Memorial located at the stadium.  570-429-2716. GO SAINTS! Sincerely,  ED  Thomas McLaughlin, Superintendent Michael Holobetz, Board President  227SOUTH MILL STREET SAINT CLAIR, PA 17970-1338 (570)429-2716  "We are an Equal Rights and Opportunity School District"