CLEARFIELD BOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY21, 2020  Clearfield Borough Council met in regular session on' Thursday, May 21,2020, at 6:001 PMi in Council Chambers at the Clearfield Borough Building. Lew Duttry called the meeting to order. Lew] Duttry held a moment ofsilence, COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Lewis Duttry, Stephanie Errigo, Jiml Kling, Steve Harmic, Scott Ortasic, ABSENT: Robbie Tubbs, Fire Chief Justin Worley, Mayor Schell, Borough Secretary Betsy) Houser OTHERS PRESENT: Solicitor Chip) Bell,, Chief Vincent McGinnis Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott,  which was followed byt the Pledge of Allegiance. Brande Plyler, Mason Strouse, Code Officer Larry Mack MEDIA:  Lewis Duttry called for al Motion seeking approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2020 Clearfield Borough Council Meeting. MOTION was madel by Jim) Kling and seconded by Stephanie Errigo. MOTION Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Letters received from property owners on Linden. Les included letters from! Robert & Ann Rubly, property owners at 700 and' 7061 Linden Street and Charles Ricotta. They feel the old 3rd St.] RRI bed has not been disposed of. Chip explained when they abandoned ther rail road up third street, the Borough had appraised every piece of property in essence to eachj property, there was aj public auction, and every piece was sold to his knowledge. He will check on it. The person who got the deed should offiled the record, ifthey didn't, there is no record oft them being the owner. Les said this al lot for Chip tol look at. This will be tabled for now. But for two years this has been an ongoing dispute withi in the neighbor hood. Larryl has al lot ont thisi issue as well. Jim Kling said he saidi it was: subdivided, thej property was put up for bid. The was a dispute by Andy Ross, he Les said there is a possibility once as survey is finished that is going on, there may be some questions answered. She said Chip will work on this, it will taket time with the pannademic, some offices are closed right now.  Les wanted Council tol be aware ofthis. recalls. Hes said there are maps out there.  PUBLIC AUDIENCE:  REPORTS OF BOROUGH OFFICERS  FIREI DEPARTMENT: A copy oft thel Fire Department's report is on file. Chief said thel Mayor sends his regards. All the cars are running well. Roofhasl been repaired. The camera system is installed, up andi running. Chiefalso added thel Police Dept. is very much aware of the issue onl Linden Street. POLICE: A copy oft thel Police Department': 's report is oni file.  STREET: Les stated there are three employees on the street dept. working on as much as possible.  MAYOR:  SOLICITOR: A copy ofthe Solicitor's reports on: file  BOROUGH OPERATIONS MANAGER: A copy oft thel BOM's report is on file. Les has al list of manager notes for everyone. The roof has been completed. There is ai twenty year manufacture warrantyt to it. She submitted al USDA, grant tol loan, a 551 to 45, for thel Policel Department for radio's. Some funds were pulled back duet to thej pandemic but there is additional funding, and we are tol know in August. The Tour to Susquehanna, bike race in September is still moving forward. They are looking to change the route. Under Public Safety, our officers havel been using their own cell phones, wei need to get our ownj phones for them. She has requested smart phones, and asked Verizon to review aj public safety price range that willl help us out cost wise. Also, she asks for at tablet for Todd tol handle the PA1 1 Calls. She wants to check with) First Net as well.  Thej parking tenants are back on schedule. And we will work with her on that.    Under recycling, our recycling has been hit hard. People from all areas are using our recycling. there are different sites that has been closed. People must follow the rules. We do not takel household garbage. Ifthe system is abused Wea are getting phone calls on using thej playgrounds. The Borough paid for signs. They are: missing. The Under] planning, there is ai motion for the food trucks, it's not that the Borough is upset with having them int the Borough, she said that restaurant owners are upset with them paying taxes, etc. These trucks do not! pay anything. Also thei food trucks are not following social distancing rules and safety precautions. She remind folks to use social LisaKovalik said there is CDBG funds available for COVID expenditures, thel Borough has not spent a lot of money, however, there is back pack that could bej purchased, and used to spray vehicles, playground equipment, and She has spoke to the hospital, thel hospital has spent $25,000 to convert the 4th floor's pressure: for the Covid-19. Under finance, ther numbers for thei first quarter looks fairly consistent. Mostly the employment was more effected int the second quarter in Clearfield. The EIT and) LST willl be effected. She also has concern with the decision ofthe The Fair Board have helped with hosting fort the Salvation. Army, the Class of2020 is having a drive thru event. Steve asked about thel North Central Launch box, sent as survey out. They are to put focus on thel businesses  it will ruint thes system for everyone.  playgrounds aret tol be closed. It can be used for walking. The curbside yard waste pick up ist now over, the compost sitei is available.  distances.  buildings for disinfecting. Ifthere is grant money available it could be used.  They did nots see what other areas has seen. Matt Turner has requested to arbitrate his resignation. fair, she does not envyt their decision making. Les will answer any questions. downtown. Les has the surveys out at thist time.  ENGINEER  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: A copy of the code officer reports are on file. Larryl Mack supplied March and April reports. He pointed out the April report has the new building on thel River walk's permit oni it. He addedit seems to running smoothly. Hei included an ariel view in thej packet. Also there has been issues with mobile food trucks, he believes there should be an ordinance to regulate them, He said there are: many municipalities that have them. He made copies of them for the Planning commission. He would like council's permission to work towards an ordinance. The last thing, he has more information on the' Tennant/Landlord Ordinance. He has copies for Steve Harmic asked about parking, Larry saidi iti is already included in the Ordinance. Larry said that downtown  anyone who needs. He would likei iti implemented.  busincss" that havc apartments upstairs they still necd to: supply offs street parking.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  PUBLIC SAFETY:  MOTION was madel by] Jim] Kling and seconded by Steve Harmic to deny the handicap request at 205 Clearfield MOTION was madel by Steve Harmic and seconded by. Jim Kling to deny thel handicap request at 112 South Second MOTION was made by Steve Harmic and seconded by] Lew Duttryt to approve thel Mutual. Aid Agreement to support the Clearfield County Lawl Enforcement, through Covid 19. MOTION Carried. The Chiefexplained that this agreement with Clearfield County Law Enforcement, that any department can come to another department ifneed tol be, ifthey fall sick oft the Covid 19 and help out, it is not tot take over anyj jurisdiction Jim Kling also asked ift there havel been Mutual Aid Agreements with the Police Dept. and] Fire Dept. have there been signed contracts for these. Chip said there is nol longer ai need for the ones. like we used tol have. MOTION was made by Steve Harmic and seconded by Scott Ortasic to permit B.O.M. to engage in contract for two cell phones fort the Police Dept. and one tablet for the Street Dept. for which ever company ist the cheapest.  Street since the resident has a driveway. MOTION Carried. Jim asked ifthey were investigated. Yes they were. Street since the resident has a parking lot. MOTION Carried.  itis during the State of Emergency, it willi include State Police.  MOTION Carried.    PUBLIC WORKS: MOTION Carried. answer any questions.  MOTION was madel by Lew Duttry and seconded by Steve Harmic to approve thel Municipal Resolution for the Borough! Manager to sign] Penn DOT documents related tot the Woodland Road Project andt thel Front Street Project. Les said there is no doubt, sometimes thel book does not: match the logic, but Ib believe someone. at] Penn Dot could  Jim Klings stated he is confused on thes signs with the Woodland Road Project. Les said she can asks someone as well, and let them know. She also said the Front Street Project has been delayed duet toi the Covid-19. the Penn DOTI Front Street Project. MOTION Carried.  MOTION was made by. Jiml Kling ands seconded by Brande. Plyler to approve the resolution for Traffic signals for Jim) Kling said he received a call from Mr. Bill Rankin, 7191 Hannah Street, regarding a water. leak on Olive and Hannah Street. He saidi iti is eroding the front of their yards. Last winter the water flowing down froze up and caused an icej jam. His wife fell on thati ice. Jim looked ati it, he can see water patterns on thes street. He passed pictures around. Lew said he walked up there, after al heavy rain, the rain goes pass the drains it seems. Steve believes milling needs done more. Les said they! had notl been crowing the roads. For the last ten years they  Less said the street dept. will absolutely look att that.  have been doing this crown. She said roads have sunk over the years as well.  PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:  MOTION was madel by. Jim) Kling ands seconded by Brande Plyler to request the Planning Commission review and develop al Mobile Vending Devices Ordinance for food trucks and trailers. MOTION Carried.  ERSONNILCOMMITTEE MOTION Carried. June 8.  MOTION was made by Scott Ortasic and seconded byl Brande Plyler to allow the Council President toj permit the return ofs street department employees as the ability arises reviewing the public safety and financial implications. Jiml Kling asked ifthere were sufficient safety items for the street dept. to: return, Les said therei is. It was questioned when the street dept employees would return, Les said depending on al host oft things, it looks like  FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION Carried. MOTION Carried.  MOTION was madel by Steve Harmic and seconded by Brande Plyler to approve the bill list for payment for April. MOTION was madel by. Jim) Kling and seconded by Stevel Harmic to approve thel bill list payment for May. MOTION was made by Stevel Harmic and seconded by Scott Ortasic to approve ai resolution changing the  municipal tax collection policy for 2020 to match the County. MOTION Carried.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Les said the gentleman who has been so gracious to organize the Corner Concerts is wanting tol have the first one. Thej problem withs starting them up is the events willl have more than 25 people to attend. She askedi ifit could be relocated to Lower Witmer Park. There is more space. She said our community is desperate for something to do. She hopes we move to green at this time. This band scheduled is very well known. Jim Kling suggested poda areas could be made with chairs. Les said therei is still a Governors order, andi ifit goes green or stays yellow, we need to follow. Ifwe do nott turn green, Lew Duttry does not believe its should happen. Stevel Harmic agrees. Les also wanted to announce thel Military banners willl be displayed every year from Julyt to midi November.  NEW BUSINESS:  COUNCIL MEETING. ADJOURNED 7:03 pm  Submitted By: Betsy Houser, Borough Seeretay/Administrative Assistant