Borough of Coraopolis Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Council Workshop Meeting by teleconference September 6, 2023 6:30PM  The Workshop Meeting oft the Borough of Coraopolis was called to order by Council President David  Pendel.  A Roll Call ofMembers was then taken.  Present Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea Ed Pitassi George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Joe Szabat David Pendel Michael Dixon, Mayor  Mr. Pendel asked ift there were any questions on the Agenda. Being none, the meeting continued. Mr. Pendel said before we get started, I would like to call for al brieft moment of silence to honor the life oflifelong resident, Mr. Charles Cooper who passed away on August 28th at the age of 82 and he Mr. Pendel said welcome to Council Mr. Szabat, for the record you have been sworn it correct? Mr. Pendel asked, ifit was on file with the Borough Manager and Mr. Szabat said, yes,  continued to explain. Mr. Szabet said yes,  Mr. Pendel said we will continue with the Agenda.  Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve Letter of Credit reduction for 845 4THLLC for the 845 4th Avenue Project in the amount of $184,500.25 upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineers. Mr. Mihalyi  seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.    Mr. Cardimen made a motion to authorize Partial Payment No. 1 to Youngblood Paving, Inc. in the amount of$194,602.11 for the 2023 Road Program. Mr. Pitassi seconded the motion.  Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea Ed Pitassi George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Joe Szabat David Pendel Motion carried.  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Bolea made ai motion to authorize payment of Invoice No. 8131 (COSTARS) to Snider Recreation, Inc. in the amount of$3,748.80 for additional work related to purchase and installation of pavilion and amphitheater and completed as part of the Riverfront Park Improvement Project. Mr. Pitassi seconded  the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Bolea made ai motion to authorize the submission ofaj preapplication for a Year 50 CDBG Program for structure demolitions that include 1110 Montour Street, 1013 Montour Street and 607 Chess Street  requesting $93,500.00 in funding. Mr. Cardimen seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. McCutcheon said COG did say that the County has to approve this sO the Engineer may come back  with something smaller and he continued to explain. Mr. Cardimen asked ifhe had been vetted. Mr. McCutcheon said, yes. Mr. Cardimen seconded the motion. Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Bolea made a motion to hire Francisco Carballido-Dosal as a Part-time Dispatcher.  Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve Resolution 23-404 approving the acquisition and subsequent disposition ofLot and Block Number 342-R-10 (1528 Sth Avenue) through the Allegheny County  Vacant Property Recovery Program. Mr. Cardimen seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Pendel said we: need to discuss the design and tree planting at the sitting area/gazebo area and a Ms. Marine directed everyone to the presentation of a town square design created by the Parks and Rec's Committee along with the Shade Tree Commission. Ms. Marine asked for a discussion and questions on  possible motion.  the proposal as she continued to explain.  2    Mr. Cardimen made a motion to proceed with the design plan for the town square area. Mr. Bolea  seconded the motion. Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea Ed Pitassi George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Joe Szabat David Pendel Motion carried.  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Mr. McCutcheon said Chief Denbow and I spoke with Tiffany Towing about getting the gazebo towed tot the dump in McKees Rocks. We were told by Tiffany' s that they would be willing to take it, destroy Mr. Bolea made a motion to remove the gazebo with Tiffany Towing at zero cost. Mr. Cardimen  ita and burn the wood at no cost.  seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Cardimen said has the WIFI antenna been moved to one of our poles? Mr. McCutcheon said yes, Mr. Deems andI Iremoved: it.  Mr. Pitassi made a motion to approve the purchase oft twelve 36-gallon trash receptacles from Snider Mr. McCutcheon said probably mostly in the business district and in the new park and a discussion  Recreation Inc, at a cost of $22,140.00. Mr. Bolea seconded the motion. Mr. Cardimen said do we know where we are going to place them?  pursued.  Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea Ed Pitassi George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Joe Szabat David Pendel Motion carried.  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  3    Mr. Pendel said we need to discuss the purchase ofa dump truck for the Public Works Department and a Mr. Cardimen said I have been talking to our COSTAR dealer at Woltz and Wind Ford and II have two prices on vehicles to be built in January 2024. For a 2024 F-550 for the chassis only the cost is $69,890.00. Ialso received a quote on a 2024 F-600 which sits on the same chassis as the 550, but can hold 2000 lbs. more. in the amount of$70,740.00 and my recommendation would be toj put the order in Mr. Cardimen said no it does not, with the body and other details added on it will be another $60,000.00 Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve the order ofa 2024 F-600 Chassis from Woltz and Wind Ford at a  possible motion.  for the F-600.  Mr. Bolea said this does not include the body?  fora a total of about $170,000.00. The chassis won't be in until 2024.  cost of $70,740.00. Mr. Cardimen seconded the motion.  Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea Ed Pitassi George Mihalyi Allison Marine Gary Flasco Joe Szabat David Pendel Motion carried.  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Bolea made a motion to advertise for temporary help for the Public Works Department for leaf  collection season. Mr. Flasco seconded the motion. Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve a $500.00 donation to the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office for their assistance with the Memorial Day Parade traffic control. Mr. Pitassi seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mayor's Report  Mayor Dixon said I have nothing this evening.  4    Comments from Council  Mr. Flasco said I had a resident in the 3rd Ward approach me about coming to a Council Meeting to express his concerns over the section ofl Mulberry Street between 4+h and 5th Avenues. He states it is hard to turn and there are cars parked on both sides and asked if we can change that to one way. A Mr. Cardimen suggested following up with Chief Denbow about eliminating one parking spot to  discussion pursued. increase the line of sight.  Mr. Mihalyi said II have nothing this evening. Mr. Bolea said II have nothing this evening.  Ms. Marine said for an update on our. Parking Study; we have been ini touch with our consultant weekly and they have been working to create a five-year road map. There isn'ta final output yet, but wanted to Mr. Cardimen directed his comment towards Ms. Marine and Mr. Willard oft the CCC and said concerning murals, is there a chance the artist would consider putting one on our Mulberry Street garage Mr. Willard said we can use grant money that is meant for the Business District for it, but the mural is Mr. Cardimen said we need to look at the Speedway on. Neville Island since Bolea Oil has sold. In the event of an emergency, we need to have access to diesel. He continued to explain and a discussion Mr. Cardimen said two weeks ago Mr. McCutcheon, Mr. Mihalyi, Mr. Tollis, and I met with A&H Equipment to look at ai new street sweeper which will benefit the Street Department as well as the  give everyone that update.  that faces the parking lot at our new park? something that we can consider,  pursued.  CWSA. He continued to explain and a discussion pursued.  Mr. Pitassi said I want to thank Ms. Marine for her presentation on the town square area and I want to Mr. Pitassi said I want to thank the public for all the complements they have given to us for our flower pots this year. It was al lot ofv work, but it does make you feel good hearing sO many compliments. Mr. Szabat said since this is my first meeting, Idon'treally have anything to offer, but do want to thank  thank Council for approving us to proceed with the design plan.  everyone for their warm welcome.  5    Borough Manager's Report  Mr. McCutcheon said the Conditional Use Hearing for next Wednesday has been cancelied. We were Mr. McCutcheon said Jordan Tax Service will be here Tuesday, September 26th from 9:00 am to noon and again on Thursday, September 28th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to collect the Cornell School real estate  looking at vacating a couple of streets, but the applicant has pulled their request.  taxes.  Mr. McCutcheon said I have started working on the 2024 budget, sO we'll be meeting with the Mr. Bolea made a motion to go into Executive Session. Mr. Cardimen seconded the motion. Mr. Boléa made a motion to come out ofExecutive Session. Mr. Szabat seconded the motion.  Committee to start discussing the 2024 Budget. Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote. Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote,  Mr. Szabat made a motion to Adjourn. Mr. Cardimen seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Meeting Adjourned.  6