Borough of Coraopolis Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Regular Council Meeting via teleconference August 14, 2024 6:30PM The Regular Meeting of the Borough of Coraopolis was called to order by Council President, Robb Cardimen. Police Chief Stewart led the gathering in the Pledge to the Flag. Al Roll Call of Members wast then taken. Present Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Michael Dixon, Mayor Mr. Szabat made a motion to amend the Agenda that was advertised to add the motion to approve the contract with Avelli Construction Corp in the amount of $539,587.50 fort the Montour Street Roadway Improvements. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. Mr. Cardimen said does anyone in the audience have any questions on that singular motion to the amended Agenda? Mr. Cardimen said are there any questions from Borough Council ont the Agenda? Mr. Cardimen said are there any visitor comments regarding these Agenda items? [inaudible 2:51] Mr. Cardimen said thisi is applying for a grant to continue the phase III with grant money. [inaudible 3:16] Mr. Cardimen said that is what we are paying off currently. Have you been to the Riverfront Park? He continued to explain then the meeting continued. the motion. Mr. Harris made a motion to approve the Minutes of the. July: 10, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. Ms. Haskins seconded Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. 1 Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve the Invoices for August 2024 int the amount of $314,236.28. Mr. Flasco seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Motion carried. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve the Payrolli fori the month ofJ July 2024 int the amount of $204.843.61. Mr. Mihalyi seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Motion carried 7 yea votes to 1 nay vote. Mr. Bolea made a motion to authorize the Civil Service Commission to test for Police Officers. Mr. Harris seconded the motion. Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. at the COSTARS price and asked for the amount. Mr. Cardimen asked for a motion to authorize the Borough Manager to order al Police Vehicle from Woltz & Wind Ford Mr. McCutcheon said iti is about $45,000.001 for the vehicle without the equipment added to it. Mr. Bolea made a motion to authorize the Borough Manager to ordera a Police Vehicle from Woltz & Wind Ford through COSTARS. Mr. Mihalyi seconded the motion. Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. Mr. Cardimen said ordering this vehicle doesn't mean that we are going to get it, we are still hoping that they are going to build it. Mr. McCutcheon said they won'tbuild it until we order it and it won't be done until next year. (GEDTF) Riverfront Phase III Improvements Project. Mr. Szabat seconded the motion. Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve Resolution 24-420 to apply for Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Motion passed by Unanimous' Voice Vote. 2 Mr. Harris made a motion to approve Partial Payment No. 1 in the amount of $194,535.00 to Independent Enterprises, Inc. for the Neely Heights Avenue Roadway and Utility Improvement Project. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Motion carried. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve Payment Request No. 9 (Final) in the amount of $36,971.59 to C.H.&D Enterprises, Inc. for the Riverfront Park Improvement Project. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Mr. Cardimen asked if all of the punchlist items were addressed. Mr. Null said they have. Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Motion carried. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve the contract with Avelli Construction Corp int the amount of $539,587.50 fort the Montour Street Roadway Improvements. Mr. Mihalyi seconded the motion. Mr. Cardimen asked for an explanation. Mr. McCutcheon said we have a grant for $456,000.00 and Mr. Drew Null said your received four bids ranging from $539K to $727K which is in line with our opinion of probable cost and youl have $456,516.00 committed to CFA funds. Mr. Harris said is this the road collapse? Mr. McCutcheon said no, this is between 4th and 5th Avenues. Mr. Cardimen said this is money that we were awarded by Congressman DeLuzio's Office and he continued to explain. 3 Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Motion carried. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mr. Harris made a motion to approve the use oft the. Jailhouse entire parking loti for a Car Cruise and Coffee eventi for Queen Beans Café on September 29, 2024. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. Solicitor's Report Mr. Richard Start said the Borough did prevail on the Riverhound property: zoning appeal and the losing party (Shallenberger) has appealed to Commonwealth Court. That matter is now scheduled to be briefed and argued in Commonwealth Court. Ihave spoken with the attorney representing the Shallenberger Party about trying to dissuade Mr.S Start said the Borough is sued int the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County as a result ofs some injuries that someone allegedly incurred on. January 28th while walking on 800 block of Hiland Avenue and he continued to explain. them from pursuing the appeal and he continued to explain. Police Chief's Report Chief Stewart gave the Police Department Report fort the month ofJ July 2024. Fire Chief's Report Chief Spencer: said in. July 2024, the Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department answered 17 calls; 7 mutual aid calls, 2 carbon monoxide calls, 2 medical assists with Valley Ambulance, 21 false alarms, 3 fire alarms and 1 natural gas call fora a total of 63.67 volunteer hours. Engineer's Report Mr. Drew Null directed everyone to the monthly report and said Riverfront Park; there is nothing to add to the motions Mr. Drew Null said the Ridge Avenue Tot Lot; a field review was done with the Contractor andi it appears that has all of this evening and we'll move to close the project out with the DCNR been placed at this point pending some minor restoration items. 4 Mr. Drew Null said Neely Heights Roadway and' Waterline and Sewer Improvements; the Contractor started int the past Mr. Drew Null said Grant Applications; in addition to the GEDTF application resolution that you approved this evening, CDBG YR. 51 pre applications are being accepted. The plan is to resubmit for building demolitions of those properties on Mr. McCutcheon said we did get some money through the CDBG, but not nearly enough to do three houses. Have we Mr. McCutcheon said we have to do asbestos abatement for any house demolished sO $25,000.00 is probably enough month and is moving forward and anticipate being completed in the next two weeks. Montour Street. been awarded some dollar amount that will take care of that house on Chess Street? Mr. Null said I believe that grant was for $25,000.00. for one house and a discussion pursued. Mayor's Report Mayor Dixon said last month was a busy month withi the celebrations; we had the St.. Joe's Parrish Festival, we had Second Saturday in. July, National Night Out on the 3rd, the Latin Festival and the Back to School Bash on the 10th. All Mayor Dixon said on August 1st the Police Department held a departmental meeting to discuss the leadership changes were great ways to get the community together and he continued to explain. and the expectations of our officers going forward. Committee Reports/Comments from Council Mr. Flasco said the Personnel Committee is meeting with Local 1058 next Thursday to discuss their contract. Mr. Flasco said viewed the Tot Lot on Ridge Avenue and it looks really nice. contractor will come int to plant grass andi then we'll be able to open it soon. Mr. Mihalyi said Public Works was ati the Tot Lot today and removed the rocks and cement that was left, sO the Mr. Mihalyi said there were two lead lines that needed replaced going into the homes of residents on Neely Heights. Mr. Bolea said I have previously asked that the weeds in thet front of our parking lot be addressed, but SO fari it hasn't Mr. Bolea said there have been two different occasions where kids climbed on top oft the restrooms at Riverfront Front. Ms. Marine said Iwant to say thank you to Mr. McCutcheon, the Public Works Department and Police Department for all That has been done and sidewalks are now being put in. been done. Iwould appreciate itifit can be taken care of. Something should be done, maybe a railing on the top oft the wall and he continued to explain. of their help with the construction at the Tot Lot and she continued to explain. 5 Ms. Haskins said it was brought to my attention that there is a porta potty at the Riverfront Park for use on days when the park isn't being rented out. This is not doing any good for the seniors in a wheel chair, they are having al hard time. I was wondering ift the chief could probably get a few hours for your guys to patrol the area and she continued to explain. Mr. Cardimen said maybe we can exchange the existing porta potty for al handicap: accessible one and a discussion pursued. Ms. Haskins said Iwant to thank the Public Works for immediately fixing the fence. Iknow it doesn't look real nice, but it's safe and that's what I was worried about. Ihave a few other things, guess they are in phase 2, 3,or4, but they might be able to be patched up quickly, like proactively until we get to phase 4. Ifanyone would like to see the pictures and I'm just thankful that anything didn't happen with all the people and the kids we had down there this weekend. I also want to thank the Public Works for putting the signs upi immediately, I know they said they are ordering more, buti it Ms. Haskins said Chiefl lwant to ask you foral little bit more police patrolling. The gentleman mentioned it to me you can have all the signs you want, but if the police don't enforce it, it won't do any good and she continued to explain. has helped. Chief Stewart said yes, Iwill instruct them to go there. Mr. Szabat said the asbestos abatement project is underway at the library, the transfer company has packed and moved everything from the library to their storage facility. That took about four days and the following day, the contractors were in with their taping equipment and started sealing things off. Mr. Szabat said my wife was walking the dog and went past the Tot Lot and said it looks nice. Mr. Harris said Iwant to explain why Ivoted "no" to approve the payroll. Itis an opinion that I'm developing that thei tax payers that elected me don't feel that they are getting these services that their tax dollars are being collected for and he Mr. Cardimen said 1 along with the mayor attended a meeting with the Police Department and all ofi its members. Igot al lot ofi information andi informed the Chief that he was there to support him and he continued to explain. Chief Stewart said to answer Mr. Harris' comments; we are restructuring things, SO things will be taken care of. We've been short with the Chief leaving and Officer Good in training and he continued to explain and a discussion pursued. Mr. Cardimen said Chief Stewart and I have talked and the Fire Department has recently purchased a new squad pickup truck through donations and would like to put our current vehicle upi for sale. We would also like to list the old Police Chiefs vehicle on the Municibid sight and try to sell them both as emergency vehicles to get the maximum dollar for Mr. Bolea made a motion to advertise selling a fire department 1998 Chevrolet K3500 vehicle and a police department continued to explain. them. 2011 Ford Expedition through Municibid. Mr. Harris seconded the motion. Motion approved by Unanimous Voice Vote. 6 Borough Manager's Report Mr. McCutcheon said the audit is being wrapped up, solwill review it. landscaping around the new surface and he continued to explain. Mr. McCutcheon said Ispoke with the representative of Snyder Recreation and they are going to get us a bid to do the Comments from the Public Mr. Cardimen said visitor requests or comments regarding general matters, please limit your comment to three minutes Mr. George Carr of 103 Chestnut Street said the ordinances in the Borough need to be enforced by the police.. There'sa car sitting behind where the new bakery is goingi in and has been there for over a month and a half. It'sv wrecked with a flat tire and sitting in a permitted parking space. The bakery put all of their trash out and it's over the next lot. There'sa certain person who pulls trailers for Sun Rental, he brings trailers and drops them off on the street and he continued to explain. commend the Road Department and the Park Department because the newi fence is damaged andl and state your name and address. mentioned it to him today and he said hei is going to take care ofit. Alan Cowfer of7 733 6th Avenue said 735 6th Avenue was damaged by fire about seven years ago where the owner died and the house has been vacant. The windows are open and there are raccoons, rats and vermin running around. Itry to keep the grass cut, but the house isi falling apart and he continued to explain. Mr. Cardimen said have you made a report with the Police Department? Mr. Cowfer said no. Mr. McCutcheon said there is a property maintenance complaint form that needs filled out. Chief Stewart said we' ve sent letters out regarding that property, but they are still within the 30 days. The only issue that we have is that they were sent out to the bank that took over that property and he continued to explain. Mr. Bolea made a motion to go into Executive Session. Mr. Harris seconded the motion. Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. Motion passed by Unanimous Voice Vote. Mr. Bolea made ar motion to come out of Executive Session. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Mr. Bolea made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Motion approved by Unanimous Voice Vote. MEETING ADJOURNED 7