Council Meeting July 8, 2024  Page 2  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly Council Meeting, held on July 8, 2024, was called to order by President Nick Biançhi who led the  Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call:  President Bianchi - present Mr. Estocin = present Ms. Henkel - present Mr. Nolan = present Solicitor - present  Mr. Sanker - present Mr. Spencer = present Mr. King - present Mayor Forgie = absent  Approval of the June 2024 minutes:  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Estocin approving the June 2024 minutes as submitted. Motion carried.  correspondence: None  Citizens Report: Chris Marino-1451 Chestnut Street-Some one on Chestnut Street is operating an Auto Body Shop. The work is being done on the street. Reported that cars are using Chestnut Street as Council stated that the address will be given to the COG for them to  a cut thru and they are speeding.  investigate.  Committee Reports:  Mr. Bianchi- A new laundry mat in the Penn Plaza is asking this Council to approve Resolution #720-24 Sewer tap-in.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel approving Resolution #720-24 Laundry Mat sewer tap in. Motion carried.    Page 3  Ms. Henkel- None  Mr. King-The Turtle Creek Watershed is asking for their annual membership. The annual membership is $100.00.  Motion  Mr. King, Mr. Sanker approving the annual membership to the Turtle Creek Watershed in the amount of $100.00.  Motion carried.  The Turtle Creek Rotary Club is asking for a sponsorship for the Turtle Trot on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The silver sponsorship level  of $250.00.  Motion  Mr. King, Ms. Henkel approving the Silver sponsorship to the Turtle Creek Rotary club in the amount of $250.00.  Motion carried.  Mr. Estocin- Asbestos studies are needed for the GEDTF Demolition structures. The Borough received a quote from Allegheny Global for  $6,250.00 for all the structures.  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Mr. King approving the quote received for the asbestos studies in the amount of $6,250.00 from  Allegheny Global. Motion carried.  Mr. Nolan-Asking for approval of the Police and Public Safety Committee to look into ways to get traffic to slow down on the borough streets. Mr. Bianchi added to also make it safe for the  pedestrian crossings.    Page 4  Motion  Mr. Nolan, Mr. King approving the Committee to look into traffic concerns on the Borough's streets. Motion  carried.  Mr. Sanker- None  Mr. Spencer- The Borough was required to complete some maintenance on the Penn Avenue Bridge, sidewalk and curb repair. The lowest bidder was Satira Construction in the amount of  $12,200.00.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Ms. Henkel approving Satira Contruction to the required maintenance on the Penn Avenue Bridge in the amount of $12,000.00. Motion carried.  The hiring of two full time officers. Both officers have completed the First hire is Dennis Rupert at the starting wage of $28.85  requirements for the positions.  Motion  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Sanker approving the hiring on Dennis Rupert as a full-time police officer at the rate of $28.85.  Motion carried.  Second hire is Russell Stroschein at the starting wage of  $28.85.  Motion  Mr. Spencer Mr. Sanker approving the hiring of Russell Stroschein as a full-time officer at the rate of $28.85.  Motion carried.    Page 5  Police and Public Safety Ms. Henkel read the chief report: Chief's Report for June 2024:  Total Incidents Total Lockups Traffic Suspicious Person Thefts Stolen Vehicles Wanted Persons Shots Fired Transport to ACJ Overdose Investigations Dispute/Domestics Juvenile Comp/Runaway Walk in to station Check the Welfare Accidents Animals Comp. Other Solicitor - None Old Business:  361 Year to date 2435  2 54 17 2 1 2 2 1 4 4 21 6 56 11 12 19 147  Ratifying payment of the June 2024 bills in the amount of $647,807.64. The largest being the payment to ALCOSAN in  amount of $418,714.09.    Page 6  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Mr. Sanker ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the payment of the June 2024 bills in the amount of $647,807.64. Motion  carried.  New Business: None  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer adjourning until the next meeting on Monday, August 5,2024 at 7pm. Motion  carried.  Recorded by Julie Pantalone