CLEARFIELD BOROUGH February 15,2024  BOROUGH 2024 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Clearfield Borough Council met in regular session on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Council COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephanie Tarbay, George DeHaven, Tristen Buck, Brandi Matsko, Steve OTHERS PRESENT: Solicitor Chip Bell, Street Department Todd Kling, Deputy Chief Yankavich, Borough  Chambers at the Clearfield Borough Building. Livergood, AnnJane Ross, Barb Shaffner, ABSENT: Chief Vincent McGinnis, Mayor Mason Strouse Secretary Betsy Houser, Code Officer Brett Stewart, Asst. Chief. Julie Curry  MEDIA: Jeff Corcino COMMUNICATION: None PUBLIC AUDIENCE: Tony Yankavich, Christy Fulton Charlie Lefort, Kelly Lefort both observers  Tony Yankavich had a couple ofi items of conflicts ofi interest to discuss. At the last meeting you voted on the final amended budget, hel brought to the solicitor's attention that Steve Livergood and Stephanie Tarbay voted on the passing of the budget, and they are both on the! board of the police commission. Asking for 1.02 million. You should not have voted. Both voted. Ihad informed Mr. Bell. Tony also said he knows Steve Livergood and Annjane Ross are members of the Clearfield County Fair board. Thisi is a conflict of interest. The amusement tax is a conflict of interest. Neither should be aj part of anything with the amusement tax of the Fair board. He also wants to discuss the sale of the sidel by side. This had a defective transfer; the rumor is that it cost $35,000 and was sold by ai member of thel Firel Dept. for $10,000. This was kicked by the Dept of Rev. This has been hushed up. Why after all this timei is the UTV still sitting at Lawrence Township and has not been returned. This was an irresponsible action by the reliefboard. Ihear there is an investigation. He asks Mr. Bell why has it not been retumed? Chip Christy Fulton thanked the council for going to have morei information online, she saw this in the media after the last meeting. She said who ever uploads the documents, could they be loaded as PDF's? This way everyone that opens them, they look the same. The report of $60,000 of APRA money that is left, she is asking for microphones in this meeting room or to provide virtual meetings. Itis hard tol hear for some folks. The public has a duty toj pay  stated he cannot comment on the ongoing investigation.  attention and the meetings could be done live stream. Executive Session for Personal and Legal called. Borough Council, 2-year position. MOTION Carried.  MOTION was made by Annjane Ross and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay to appoint Todd Orsich to First Wasrd Steve asked Todd Orsich tol have a seat. And without the Mayor present he could not be swom in, but they can set Steve Livergood called for al Motion seeking approval of the minutes of. January 23, 2024, Clearfield Borough Council Meeting. MOTION was made by Annjane Ross and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay. MOTION Carried. Steve Livergood called for al Motion seeking approval of the minutes of the Borough Council Special Meeting, January 30, 2024. MOTION was made by Barb Shaffner and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay. MOTION Carried.  that up here in the office.  Revisions of budget to be added.  REPORTS OF BOROUGH OFFICERS  FIRE DEPARTMENT: A copy of the Fire Department's report is on file, The Chief said the department was awarded $54,000 iti is ear marked for replacement of thermal imaging camera' 's, supply hose and remaining money  will go towards turn out gear.    POLICE: Julie Curry said a report was given.  STREET: A copy ofl his report is on file. Tomorrow is the pre-construction meeting here at 11:00 for the Tyler The Ram vac issue, iti is held up for ay year now ifit was ordered today. The one they have there would need outfitted iti is not the same combination machine ift they outfitted itt there would be an extreme cost to have it done.  Ave. project. The engineer group, and utilities, himself willl be at the meeting.  Any questions. MAYOR  SOLICITOR: A copy of his report is on file. Stephanie asked about the STMP project, could we: send a letter to them? Chip said yes. He asks council for a motion from council to give him authority. What is going on is that we have received al letter from the solicitor from Port Allegheny, they were in a similar situation, they did not receive satisfaction, like us, we did not either. Chip would like to send a termination letter, that the project was not satisfactory, and we cannot proceed with payment. The grant was for $63,000 and their invoice is $58000. MOTION was made by George DeHaven and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay to give the solicitor permission to  prepare the letter needed to send the STMP project. MOTION Carried.  ENGINEER  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Report on file. He said everything is going well. He has been out and about. Ifanyone in the borough sees anything, let him know, he will go see them. Steve suggested for him to get ID. Brett agreed. Julie Curryl has a website she can send to him.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  PUBLICSAFETY: MOTION Carried.  MOTION was made by Annjane Ross and seconded by Tristen Buck to approve road closure Locust Street from Front Street to' Water Street for the Riverfront Festival, June 6,7,8, & 9, 2024 and the use ofLower Witmer Park. MOTION was made by Annjane Ross and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay to approve the CRC Egg Hunt at Upper  Witmer Park March 23, 2024, from 10:30AM-1 12:30 PM. MOTION Carried.  PUBLIC WORKS:  MOTION was made by Barb: Shaffner and seconded by Brandi Matsko to sign Weaver Street from Wi Market to W MOTION was made by George DeHaven and seconded by Barb Shaffner to sign Weaver Street from WI Locust to  Locust as no parking on either side at all times. MOTION Carried.  Nichols Street as no parking anytime on the side closest to the river. MOTION Carried.  OPEN bids for Gas and Diesel. JJI Powell $2.679/gallon Gas Variable $3.599 gallon Diesel Variable $4.999/gallon Gas Fixed $5.97 gallon Diesel Fixed diesel at a variable rate. MOTION Carried. PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: General plans as presented. MOTION Carried.  MOTION was made by Barb Shaffner and seconded by Brandi Matsko to have JJ Powell as the supplier of gas and  MOTION was made by Stephanie Tarbay and seconded by Annjane Ross to accept another extension for the Dollar  ERSONNELCOMMITEE    MOTION was made by Annjane Ross and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay to accept the resignation ofl Melissa MOTION was made by Barb Shaffner and seconded Annjane Ross by to approve advertising for a position on the  Campbell from the CMA board. MOTION Carried. CMA Board. MOTION Carried. Todd Orsich was welcomed to the council, FINANCE COMMITTEE  MOTION was made by Barb Shaffner and seconded by Stephanie Tarbay to accept the 2024 budget. MOTION MOTION was made by Barb Shaffner and seconded by Brandi Matsko to approve the bill list. MOTION Carried.  Carried. George DeHaven opposed.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Todd asked Chip what was needed for the streets selected for paving. We still have a month. It could be brought up  at the next committee meeting. He is suggesting Witmer street and Elm Ave. portions.  NEW BUSINESS  Executive session for legal matters with no vote. COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED 6:30pm  Submitted By: Betsy Houser, Borough Seereay/Adminisralive Assistant            Clearfield Borough Profit & Loss Budget VS. Actual January through February 2024 Jan - Feb24  03/21/24 Cash Basis  Budget  $Over Budget -1,042,186.12 3,399.04 -75,000.00 -1,113,787.08 -43,050.49 -478,322.32 -92,905.30 -5,200.00 -23,912.00 -643,390.11 -200.00 -38,505.00 -38,705.00 -22,045.52 -12,583.00 -41,011.31 -500.00 -76,139.83 -12,226.01 -1,700.00 -13,926.01 167,275.00 -114,606.00 -1,785.00 -30,000.00 30,000.00 -20,000.00 -5,000.00 368,666.00 -12,900.03 -15.00 -33,311.29 -100.00 -1,091.76 -47,418.08 -20,000.00 -20,000.00 -5,000.00 -4,725.00  %of Budget 1.4% 288.8% 0.0% 1.8% 28.2% 20.3% 22.6% 52.7% 0.4% 21.1% 0.0% 23.0% 22.9% 11.8% 16.1% 13.7% 0.0% 13.5% 12.7% 29.2% 15.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 50.0% 4.8% 0.0% 27.2% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% Page 1  Ordinary Income/Expense Income 301-Taxes 301100-Current Years Levy 301200-Prior Years Levy 301400-Delinquent Total 301-Taxes 310-Act511 310100 Real Estate Transfer 310210-Earned Income Tax 310610-Local Services Tax 310710-Mechanical. Devices 310810- Amusements Total 310-Act511 321-Licenses & Permits 321610-Peddier Permits 321800-Cable TV Contract Total 321-Licenses & Permits 330-Fines & Forfeits 330010-Motor Vehicle Violations 330020-Parking Tickets 331220-Parking Meters Revenue 331300-Code Violations Total 330-Fines & Forfeits 340-ntRents/Royal 340010-Interest 342000-Rent of Bldg, Prop & Eq Total 340-intRents/Royal 355-Intergvt Revenue 354030-State Grants-LSA 354150 Sister@ran-DepRecyeing 355010-Purta 355050-Pension State Aid 355080-Beverage Licenses 35509 ACT 131 Marcellas S 359000-Payment in Lieu of Taxes Total 355-Intergvt Revenue 361-Dept Earnings 361330-Zoning! Permits & Fees 361750- Lien Letters 362410-Building Permits 363100-Street Repairs & Opening 364500-Recyclable Sales Total 361-Dept Earnings 380-Misc. 800.Miscellaneous Total 380-Misc. 391-Non-Revenue 391100-Sale of Prop, Supp. & Eq 395000-Refunds, Prior YrExp Total 391-Non-Revenue CDBG Income  14,813.88 1,057,000.00 5,199.04 1,800.00 0.00 75,000.00 20,012.92 1,133,800.00 16,949.51 60,000.00 121,677.68 600,000.00 27,094.70 120,000.00 5,800.00 11,000.00 88.00 24,000.00 171,609.89 815,000.00 0.00 200.00 11,495.00 50,000.00 11,495.00 50,200.00 2,954.48 25,000.00 2,417.00 15,000.00 6,488.69 47,500.00 0.00 500.00 11,860.17 88,000.00 1,773.99 14,000.00 700.00 2,400.00 2,473.99 16,400.00 0.00 167,275.00 0.00 114,606.00 0.00 1,785.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 368,666.00 1,099.97 14,000.00 15.00 30.00 1,688.71 35,000.00 0.00 100.00 408.24 1,500.00 3,211.92 50.630.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 275.00 0.00 5,000.00 275.00 5,000.00 14,752.00    Clearfield Borough Profit & Loss Budget VS. Actual January through February 2024 Jan-Feb24 0.00 235,690.89 2,547,696.00 1,020.00 134.69 0.00 1,123.00 187.50 0.00 729.20 0.00 0.00 3,194.39 311.47 11.48 0.00 605.00 46.29 3,406.16 0.00 70.00 4,450.40 6,439.60 492.63 34.38 1,304.44 24.30 0.00 0.00 8,295.35 1,000.64 19.89 0.00 145.14 1,286.52 358.12 2,810.31 1,750.00 1,750.00 1,734.91 132.72 1,867.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  03/21/24 Cash Basis  Budget  $Over Budget  %of Budget  392. Transfer of funds Total Income Expense 400-Leg Gov 400100- Salaries Boro Council 400110-FICA 400200-Materials & Supplies 400300-General Expense 400310- Professional Services 400311- Auditing Services 400341-Advertising & Printing 400353- insurance & Bonding 400470-Training Total 400-Leg Gov 401-Mayor 401100- Salary! Mayor 401110-FICAI Mayor 401140- Salary! Meter Repair 401150- Salary Meter Attendant 401151-FICA! Parking Meter 401202-Parking Meter R&M 401300-Mayor M8 &S 401420 Dues &F Fees Total 401-Mayor 402-Financial Administration 402100 Salaries & Wages 402110-FICAI Boro Secretary 402153-Long Term Dis 402156-Health Insurance 402158-Life Insurance 402331- Training 402353.  Bond Premium Total 402-Financial Administration 403-Tax Collector 403100- Salary" Tax Collector 403110-FICA Tax Collector 403200-Materials! & Supplies 403353- Tax Collector's Bond Keystone Commission Keystone Postage Fees Total 403-Tax Collector 404-Law 404100-Salary of Solicitor Total 404-Law 405-Part-Time Secretary 405100- -Salary 405110-FICAPT: Seçretary Total 405-Part-Time Secretary 406- Borough Operations Mgr 406100-Salary BOM 406110-FICA 406153- -Long Term Disability 406156 Health Insurance 406331 Training 406353 Bond Premium  -2,312,005.11 -6,660.00 -452.31 -1,000.00 -10,877.00 -4,312.50 -17,500.00 -1,470.80 -4,500.00 -250.00 -47,022.61 -1,488.53 -128.52 -8,237.00 -22,275.00 -2,333.71 2,906.16 -300.00 -130.00 -31,986.60 -34,866.40 -2,667.37 -175.62 -6,595.56 -125.70 -100.00 -500.00 -45,030.65 -25,999.36 -2,050.11 -2,000.00 -2,349.86 -10,213.48 -1,201.88 -43,814.69 -8,750.00 -8,750.00 -11,660.09 -892.28 -12,552.37 -35,000.00 -2,667.00 -450.00 -150.00 -300.00 -400.00  9.3% 13.3% 22.9% 0.0% 9.4% 4.2% 0.0% 33.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.4% 17.3% 8.2% 0.0% 2.6% 1.9% 681.2% 0.0% 35.0% 12.2% 15.6% 15.6% 16.4% 16.5% 16.2% 0.0% 0.0% 15.6% 3.7% 1.0% 0.0% 5.8% 11.2% 23.0% 6.0% 16.7% 16.7% 13.0% 12.9% 13.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Page 2  7,680.00 587.00 1,000.00 12,000.00 4,500.00 17,500.00 2,200.00 4,500.00 250.00 50,217.00 1,800.00 140.00 8,237.00 22,880.00 2,380.00 500.00 300.00 200.00 36,437.00 41,306.00 3,160.00 210.00 7,900.00 150.00 100.00 500.00 53,326.00 27,000.00 2,070.00 2,000.00 2,495.00 11,500.00 1,560.00 46,625.00 10,500.00 10,500.00 13,395.00 1,025.00 14,420.00 35,000.00 2,667.00 450.00 150.00 300.00 400.00    Clearfield Borough Profit & Loss Budget VS. Actual January through February 2024 Jan Feb24 0.00 0.00 2,118.29 413.42 1,251.01 1,058.39 39.34 540.00 5,420.45 0.00 0.00 268.88 11,418.24 145.80 0.00 7,922.92 1,583.81 0.00 0.00 28.10 265.44 21,633.19 14,473.25 495.00 169,303.59 1,200,000.00 712.00 184,983.84 1,257,000.00 345.60 5,642.62 1,397.42 0.00 962.00 0.00 0.00 1,215.65 0.00 0.00 3,167.13 0.00 2,029.40 44.96 449.66 0.00 15,254.44 2,785.23 213.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.93 0.00 182.56  03/21/24 Cash Basis  Budget 38,967.00 0.00 13,050.00 1,600.00 6,000.00 4,500.00 300.00 2,500.00 27,950.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 1,650.00 68,500.00 875.00 4,000.00 13,500.00 8,500.00 500.00 6,000.00 300.00 3,500.00 107,325.00 57,000.00  $Over Budget  %ofBudget 0.0% 0.0% 16.2% 25.8% 20.9% 23.5% 13.1% 21.6% 19.4% 0.0% 0.0% 16.3% 16.7% 16.7% 0.0% 58.7% 18.6% 0.0% 0.0% 9.4% 7.6% 20.2% 25.4% 14.1% 14.7% 5.3% 80.6% 10.0% 0.0% 16.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.2% 0.0% 0.0% 19.8% 0.0% 16.6% 8.2% 9.0% 0.0% 10.8% 7.0% 7.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.2% 0.0% 0.9% Page 3  Total 406- Borough Operations Mgr 407-Administration 407200-Materials. Admin Bldg 407234-Fuel, Light, Water 407260-Minor Equipment 407300-General Expense 407321-Telephone Charges 407364-Trash Removal 407370-Maint. & Repairs Total 407-Administration 408-Engineer 48300. Engineer General Expense Total 408-Engineer 409-Street Dept. 409153-Disability 409156-Health Insurance 409158-Life Insurance 409200 Materials & Sup 409234-Fuel, Light, Water 409321-Telephone Charges 409331 Training 4038-TmuckAlutomoble 409364-Trash Removal 409370-Buildings & Plant Total 409-Street Dept. 410-Police 410156-Health Insurance 410370-M &R 410450 Regional Police 410740-Policel Major Equipment Total 410-Police 411-Fire 411231-Vehicle Operating Exp 411232-Utilities No. 1 411251-Fire Vehicle R&M 411260-Minor Equipment 411316- General Expenses 411320-Fire Relief 411330 Fuel Reimbursement 413B-uckAlutomoble 411351-Building & Contents 411352-General Liability 411354-Worker's Comp 411355-Inland Marine 411363-Hydrants 411364-Trash Removal 411370-Building R &M 411742-Transfer to Capital Fund Total 411-Fire 413-Code 413100-S Salary 413110-FICA Code 413153-Disability 413156-Health Insurance 413158-Life Insurance 413231-Code Vehicle Operation 413251-Vehicle M&R 413262-; 3rd PartyInspection  -38,967.00 0.00 -10,931.71 -1,186.58 -4,748.99 -3,441.61 -260.66 -1,960.00 -22,529.55 -6,500.00 -6,500.00 -1,381.12 -57,081.76 -729.20 -4,000.00 -5,577.08 -6,916.19 -500.00 -6,000.00 -271.90 -3,234.56 -85,691.81 -42,526.75 1,030,696.41 -1,072,016.16 -6,154.40 -1,357.38 -12,602.58 -6,000.00 -5,038.00 -30,000.00 -1,750.00 -3,616.35 -1,500.00 -4,000.00 -12,832.87 -1,400.00 -10,170.60 505.04 -4,550.34 -24,000.00 -125.477.56 -37.214.77 -2,846.93 -285.00 -7,900.00 -105.00 -232.07 -1,000.00 -19,817.44  6,500.00 7,000.00 14,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 30,000.00 1,750.00 4,832.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 16,000.00 1,400.00 12,200.00 550.00 5,000.00 24,000.00 140,732.00 40,000.00 3,060.00 285.00 7,900.00 105.00 250.00 1,000.00 20,000.00    Clearfield Borough Profit & Loss Budget VS. Actual January through February 2024 Jan- Feb24 Budget 100.00 450.00 0.00 500.00 3,298.79 73,550.00 413.33 4,000.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 200.00 413.33 4,500.00 111.72 1,000.00 8.55 77.00 7,525.06 83.54 650.00 103.38 7,832.25 1,727.00 3,448.02 24,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 426.61 2,580.00 9,377.61 49,000.00 275.64 1,000.00 13,527.88 78,580.00 186.29 2,000.00 186.29 2,000.00 63,563.98 56,000.00 4,843.98 4,284.00 1,213.89 2,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 69,621.85 72,284.00 697.51 7,000.00 1,764.10 8,000.00 2,461.61 15,000.00 14,150.25 85,000.00 14,150.25 85,000.00 24.54 0.00 289,495.00 0.00 22,146.00 0.00 65,572.00 0.00 377,213.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 512.72 1,500.00 17.08 12,000.00 449.60 2,500.00  03/21/24 Cash Basis  $Over Budget -350.00 -500.00 -70,251.21 -3,586.67 -300.00 -200.00 -4,086.67 -888.28 -68.45 -566.46 6,105.25 -20,551.98 -2,000.00 -2,153.39 -39,622.39 -724.36 -65,052.12 -1,813.71 -1,813.71 7,563.98 559.98 -786.11 -10,000.00 -2,662.15 -6,302.49 -6,235.90 -12,538.39 -70,849.75 -70,849.75 -289,495.00 -22,146.00 -65,572.00 -377,213.00 -5,000.00 -5,000.00 -987.28 -11,982.92 -2,050.40  %of Budget 22.2% 0.0% 4.5% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 9.2% 11.2% 11.1% 12.9% 453.5% 14.4% 0.0% 16.5% 19.1% 27.6% 17.2% 9.3% 9.3% 113.5% 113.1% 60.7% 0.0% 96.3% 10.0% 22.1% 16.4% 16.6% 16.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 34.2% 0.1% 18.0% Page 4  413300 Ordinance Enforcement 413301- Training Code Dept. Total 413-Code 414-Planning 414200-Materials & Supplies 414300-Planning & Zoning- GE 414301-Training Total 414-Planning 427-Recycling 427100- Salary Street Dept 427110-FICA Recycling 427200- Materials & Supply 427231-Vehicle Operating Exp 427374-Recycling- -M&R Total 427-Recycling 430-Hghwy Maint 430231-Vehicle Operating Exp 430260-Minor Equipment 430300-Highwayl Maint. 430374-Maint & Repairs 430384- Rental Total 430-Hghwy Maint 431-Hghwy Cleaning 431374-Maintenance & Repairs Total 431-Hghwy Cleaning 432-Snow Removal 432100- - Salary Street Dept 432110- FICA 432300-General Expenses 432384-Equipment Rental Total 432-Snow Removal 433-Traffic 433200-Highway' Traffic M &S 433361-Electric Total 433-Traffic 434-Lighting 434361-Hghway! Lighting Total 434-Lighting 436360 Storm drains 438-Hghw Repairs 438100- Salary Street Dept 438110-F FICA 438200 Highway Maint. Repairs Total 438-Hghw Repairs 440-Airport 440540 Airport Authority Total 440-Airport 451-Culture & Rec 450234-Electricity 450300-General Expense 450364-Trash Removal    Clearfield Borough Profit & Loss Budget VS. Actual January through February 2024 Jan-F Feb_24 0.00 0.00 0.00 979.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,038.87 2,353.14 2,321.96 14,752.00 2,083.85 39.00 387,745.01 2,633,723.00 -152,054.12 -152,054.12  03/21/24 Cash Basis  Budget 2,000.00 4,560.00 500.00 23,060.00 15,541,00 32,269.00 32,269.00 26,000.00 15,000.00 17,000.00  $Over Budget -2,000.00 -4,560.00 -500.00 -22,080.60 -15,541.00 -32,269.00 -32,269.00 -21,961.13 -12,646.86 -14,678.04 2,245,977.99 -66,027.12 -66,027.12  %of Budget 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.5% 15.7% 13.7% 14.7% 176.8% 176.8%  450374-Maintenance & Repairs 456540-Library Contribution 457540 Contribution to SPCA Total 451-Culture & Rec 481030-UC Compensation 483-Misc 483000-Employee Retirement Fund Total 483-Misc 484000 Workers Compensation 486020 Propery,Seneraltiabily 486030 Auto & Inland Marine CDBG Expense 6560 Payroll Expenses 66900 Reconciliation Discrepancies Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Net Income  -86,027.00 -86,027.00  Page 5