Borough of Sykesville Council Meeting  August 5, 2024  The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sykesville Borough Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Michele Yamrick. In attendance were Michele Yamrick, President; Elaine Fike, Vice President; Nathan Alvetro, President ProTem; Council Members: Sherry Pruzinsky, Ron Morris, and Don Reid; Mayor Gail Cunningham; Solicitor Nicholas Gianvito. Absent was Visitors present were Dave Carlson (Carlson Technologies), Justin Felgar (Punxsy Spirit), Brian Williams (Foreman), and Earl Campbell (Sykesville Police).  Councilman Gabriel "Butch" Sweka.  VISITORS CONCERNS:  Dave Carlson presented three quotes from Carlson Technologies, Inc. for management services provided for the Borough making Carlson Technologies the main IT department for a monthly fee. The estimates include both the 1. CTI Alerting and Monitoring at a cost of $95.52/month. This plan is the basic IT package that does not include labor/time. The Borough would 2. CTI Flagship Managed Services at a cost of $306.52/month. This plan is the 3. CTIAdvanced Managed Services at a cost of $505.19/month. This plan is the premium plan that includes everything (no additional monthly fees to  Borough and Police Department. Estimates:  get a $5 discount on labor from our current rates. basic package plus includes eight hours labor per call.  this cost).  Council decided to review before a decision is made.  CORRESPONDENCE:  Clarion, Forest, & Jefferson Counties Boroughs Association will be having a meeting Wednesday, September 18 at 5:30 P.M. located at the Sligo Borough Building. The cost is $30/person and RSVP must be by September 10. Information The Brookville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Eggs & Issues conference on Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30 A.M. located at Jeff Tech for a cost of $20/person. Guest speakers will be Senator Cris Dush and Representative Brian AI motion was made by Vice President Elaine Fike and seconded by Councilman Don Reid to sign the acknowledgement letter for the stormwater replacement  will be at the Borough Office.  Smith. Information will be at the Borough Office.  1    verification letter. Motion carried. The Prebid meeting for this project will be held February 17, 2025, located at the Borough Office. Time is to be determined.  OLD BUSINESS:  A motion to approve July 15, 2024, minutes was made by President ProTem Nate Alvetro and seconded by Councilman Ron Morris. Motion carried. An estimate was presented from Clear Run Construction & Concrete for replacement of a 52'X1" curb and 20'x1' curb on Main Street for a total of $4,722.50. After a brief discussion, Council decided to table this issue. A quote was presented from Byler Brothers Roofing for a total of $20,432 which includes a garage roof structure repair, installation of an attic pull-down door, installation of attic vents, and rental of a telehandler lift (additional work required per PennSafe). Because this quote is part of a change order to the original roof quote ($35,490) from Byler Brothers, this does not need to be advertised for bidding. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Ron Morris and seconded by Councilman Don Reid to accept Byler Brothers quote of $20,432 (change order). Motion carried. The rest of the American Rescue (Covid $) funds will be used with the additional costs being  split by the Water, Sewer, and General funds.  CREW FOREMAN REPORT:  Foreman Brian Williams informed that the skid loader has been delivered last week. He asked Council how the Borough would like to pay fori it. The final price is $35,739 ($2,472 more than original estimate) with the trade in value of the 2015 skid loader. Ar motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by President ProTem Alvetro to pay $25,000 of the total out of the Major Equipment fund and split the remaining cost from the Water, Sewer, and General funds. Foreman Williams informed Council that the water tank is due to be cleaned 1. Atlantic Underwater Services Inc. for a total cost of $6,050 (the Borough would need to supply a lift) which srecommended by Travis Long 2. Stoltzfus Service Corp priced $3,950 fori inspection plus $9,500 for cleaning. 3. Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group priced $1,325 for inspection only and $3,830 fori inspection with cleanout. This would take the tank offline. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Morris to table this issue for next meeting. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  and inspected. Three quotes/proposais were presented:  (Engineer). This would keep the tank online. This would take the tank offline.  2    Foreman Williams stated that Nick Yamrick is talking about maybe retiring soon and asked if there were any potential hires. Council will go in executive session  to discuss further. COMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works:  President ProTem Nate Alvetro informed that there has been a request made to place a traffic mirror coming out of Sugar Camp Lane located by Nedza's Funeral Home. A motion was made by Councilman Don Reid and seconded by Counciwoman Sherry Pruzinsky to purchase a traffic mirror for the mentioned President ProTem Alvetro informed that the roads (patched up by Borough Crew) are ready to be tarred and chipped by Russell Standard (projected date The sewer leak on VanWoert Street has been fixed by the Borough Crew. Today the Borough Crew finished blacktopping by the Dollar Store and on B&H Brush Hogging will be here tomorrow cutting the creek bank.  area. Motion carried.  August 16thwith alternative date of August 19th).  VanWoert Street.  He updated that grant money can be applied and obtained through the CDBG funding (apply next summer) for demolition of condemned properties. Jeff Pisarcik also informed that the county is going/trying to start taking a percentage from each house that is sold and place in a fund that will specifically be used for demolishing condemned properties.  nançe/Personne:  President Yamrick stated that the Finance Commitee/Counct. should start  looking/talking about the budget for 2025.  A motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Morris to accept and pay J&M. Accounting & Tax Services Inc. $1,201.65 for their An invoice of $4,185.25 was presented from JHA Companies for structural services for the Borough building's roof. A motion was made by President ProTem Alvetro and seconded by Councilman Reid to pay JHA Companies  monthly retainer for July 2024. Motion carried.  $4,185.25 for their services. Motion carried.  3    A motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Vice President Fike to reimburse Pat Mowrey $359.90 for purchasing nets for the tennis/pickle ball courts at Stahl Park. Motion carried. This will be paid out of the Park Fund. Amotion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Counciman Morris to pay Asphalt Armor Sealcoating and Striping $1,860 for painting/stencling the court at Stahl Park. Motion carried. This will be paid out of the Park Fund. A motion was made by Councilman Morris and seconded by Councilman Reid to approve Brian Williams paid time off for July 22nd (4 hours). Motion carried. AI motion was made by Counciman Morris and seconded by Councilman Reid to approve Michael Gamble's paid time off for. July 22nd (4 hours) and August  2nd (4hours). Motion carried. Ordinance, Health & Safety Nothing to report. Utilities:  Nothing to report.  Parks, Recreation and Planning:  Councilman Morris informed Council that the exterminators were at the park last week. He also informed that the switch on the tennis court lights broke, and  George Duda will replace.  Police, Mayor, Fire, Code Enforcement:  Attached is the July 2024 Police Summary Report.  Councilman Reid informed OIC Campbell that there is a car located at Hyman Properties with an expired inspection sticker. He is aware and has spoken with OIC Campbell informed that there are some issues with the current 2015 police 1. 2024 Durango priced at $50,077.51 (includes the cage and lights). 2. Ifstill available, 2023 Charger (new but left over) priced at $42,889.45  the property manager.  patrol car. He stated that he researched two cars:  (includes the cage and lights).  4    An estimate from West End Tire Center LLC was also presented for $5,804.95 to repair the car. OIC Campbell stated that this price does not include new tires After a brief discussion, Council informed OIC Campbel to get a second opinion  that are needed or any other additional issues they may find. regarding the repairs of the car. Tabled until next meeting.  Solicitor Gianvito:  Solicitor Nicholas Gianvito informed Council that Mr. Bussard received 2023 taxes for the former NorthWest Bank Building. Matt Taladay, attorney, requested that the Borough request tax forgiveness for the property of 2 East Main Street through August 7, 2023 (closing date). Solicitor Gianvito presented a drafted resolution for the Borough Council to approve forgiveness and exonerate the Sykesville Borough' 's portion of real estate taxes. A motion was made by Counciwoman Pruzinsky and seconded by Vice President Fike to sign the drafted resolution to forgive and exonerate real estate taxes for 2 East Main Ar motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by President ProTem Alvetro to allow Solicitor Gianvito to send letters to Jefferson County and DuBois School Distract requesting for their orgvenes/exoneraion of taxes for 2 East Solicitor Gianvito informed that he has received all documentation from the Railroad regarding the stormwater project (contractor right of entry license agreement, occupancy license agreement, etc.) This includes paying an annual fee of $600 (hopefully a one-time payment), one time processing fee of $1,000, an engineering review fee of $2,250, and a contractor right of entry fee of$1,750. A motion was made by Vice President Fike and seconded by Councilman Reid to accept and sign the Contractor Right of Entry License Agreement and the Occupancy License Agreement and approve the above- Solicitor Gianvito informed Council that the Post Office was not satisfied with the survey performed because the sewer line was not marked out on the map. He has been working with Travis Long, Engineer, and has resubmitted more documentation. He informed that the Post Office will need a yellow book approved appraisal which the Borough has to pay for ($5,000). The timing is approximately two to three weeks for the approval. A motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Morris to allow Solicitor Gianvito to contact the appraiser and accept the appraisal fee of $5,000.  Street from January 1, 2023-August 7, 2023. Motion carried.  Main Street (January 1,2 2023-AUgust 7, 2023). Motion carried.  mentioned fees. Motion carried.  Motion carried.  5    NEW BUSINESS:  A motion was made by Councilman Reid and seconded by Vice President Fike to close South Park to London Street in front of Stahl Park on Liberty Street for September 7th from 1-9 P.M. due to the Community Block Party. Motion carried.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Council went into executive session to discuss personnel matters at 8:17 P.M.  ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Council reconvened from executive session at 8:24 P.M.  There were no outcomes. ADJOURNMENT:  Ar motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Don Reid and seconded by Councilman Ron. Morris. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 P.M.  Respectfully submitted: Lps lk Jaysa Neale  Borough Secrelary/reasurer  6    Sykesville Borough Monthly Police Summary  July 2024  Incidents Handled Traffic Citations Issued Criminal Citations Issued  16 11 0 1 17 0 11 0 0 11 3 1 463  Borough Ordinance Violgtions/Warnings  Written Warnings Issued  Parking Tickets ssued/Warnings Issued  Summary Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses Felony Offenses  Charges Filed at Magistrates MS/Polce/Fre/AS5S Court Hearings Miles Patrolled  7