Borough of Sykesville Council Meeting  September 5, 2023  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; Nate Alvetro, President ProTem; Council Members: Ron Morris and Sherry Pruzinsky; Mayor Gail Cunningham; Solicitor Nicholas Gianvito. Absent were Councilman Kurt Kister and Councilman Gabriel "Butch" Sweka. Also absent was Secretary Visitors present were Alex Nelson (Courier Express), Brian Williams (Crew  Jaysa Neale.  Foreman), and Earl Campbell (Sykesville Police).  VISITORS CONCERNS: No visitor concerns. CORRESPONDENCE:  President Michele Yamrick presented a letter from the Sykesville Library Board asking the Borough for their continued support of financial aid ($2,500) for the President Yamrick presented an email from John Bean (Co-Trustee of the Symmco Foundation) that thanked the Borough for the returned unused portion of the $20,000 donation and also expressed their support to the Borough and  2024 budget.  acknowledged support by the Sykesville Borough Council.  OLD BUSINESS:  Ar motion to approve August 21, 2023 minutes was made by President ProTem Nate Alvetro and seconded by Vice President Elaine Fike. Motion carried. Solicitor Gianvito informed Council that he had found a sample ordinance on the PSAB website establishing rates, regulations, etc. but not for replacing a damaged meter. He stated that he could only find an old ordinance with the Borough's outdated rates. Solicitor Gianvito stated that he will correspond with President Michele Yamrick opened and presented estimates on replacing the 1. AJEM Roofing for a total cost of $34,850 that includes a waterproof roof with fabric-reinforced roofing system with an 85% reflectivity and UL-790  Secretary Neale to get an updated rate ordinance.  building'sroof. They are as follows:  1    class A fire rating, and a 5-year labor and 20 year non pro-rated material 2. AJEM Roofing for a total cost of $43,360 that includes installing a metal roof fastened with lifetime screws, roof being raised, purlins with single bubble under layment installation, metal on front and side walls of built up roof, five 5-year labor warranty with 100% cleanup, and a 40-year 3. Great Lakes Coatings, LLC for a total cost of $21,698 that includes a waterproof roof with membrane coating system with an 85% reflectivity and UL-790 class A fire rating, and a 5-year labor and 10-year non pro- 4. Great Lakes Coatings, LLC for a total cost of $30,549 that includes a waterproof roof with membrane coating system with an 85% reflectivity and UL-790 class A fire rating, and a 5-year labor and 20-year non pro- 5. Great Lakes Coatings, LLC for a total cost of $39,412 that includes mechanically fasten purlins, fasten titanium vapor barrier, mechanically fasten metal hex head screws, all trim included side wall and end wall, 5- 6. Byler Brothers Roofing for a total cost of $35,490, that includes new raised metal roof, 2x6 rafters, 2x4 sheeting with platinum underlayment, metal will be screwed down with a 50 year pro: Z screws, trim installation, drip edge, 7. Byler Brothers Roofing for a total cost of $26,980, that includes installation ofar new metal roof over existing rubber roof, couple dips will be shimmed up, 1x4 will be screwed down over existing rubber roof, metal will be screwed down with a 50 year pro zscrews, a sealer will be applied between each metal joint, trim installation, drip edge, custom sidewall, end wall, and valleys (emseal installed on each), eight-year labor After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Ron Morris and seconded by Counciwoman Sherry Pruzinsky to accept and approve Byler Brothers Roofing estimate/contract of $35,490 (new raised metal roof). Motion  warranty. This is for repairing as is.  warranty.  rated material warranty. This is for repairing as is.  rated material warranty. This is for repairing as is.  year labor warranty on all work.  minicorers, sidewall, and end wall flashing.  warranty and 40 year limited paint warranty.  carried.  CREW FOREMAN REPORT:  Foreman Brian Williams presented to Council the price of the new: 2023 Chevy dump truck purchased from Dave Hallman Chevrolet which totals to $70,715 (includes trade in value of old truck, $22,600). This price does not include a new plow. A motion was made by Vice President Fike and seconded by Councilman Morris toratify the purchase of the new truck from the Major Equipment Fund of $35,000, $17,857.50 from the Sewer Fund, and $17,857.50 from the Water Fund.  Motion carried. The truck will be delivered on September 1th.  2    Amotion was made by Councilman Morris and seconded by President ProTem Alvetro to purchase the plow (installation included) from Jewell's Auto Corp. estimate of $8,533. Motion carried. This will be split between the General, Water,  and Sewer Accounts. COMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works:  President ProTem Alvetro stated to Council that the salt shed has been temporarily fixed and should make it through winter. Foreman Williams stacked President ProTem Alvetro also thanked Council for closing roads for the Gun Solicitor Nicholas Gianvito informed Council that he looked at the road going up to the water tank and determined that an easement will need to be obtained from Robyn Sonnie for the Borough to properly maintain that road legally.  block to prevent the shed from falling further. Bash on behalf of the Fire Department.  ngnce/Personne:  A motion was made by Counciwoman Shery Pruzinsky and seconded by President ProTem Nate Alvetro to accept and pay Tuning Accountingsmonthy President Yamrick presented a quote/estimate from Carlson Technologies, Inc. for at total cost of $11,387.99. This is to upgrade the server due to the current software coming to "end of life" October 2023 (discussed a few meetings ago). Ar motion was made by Vice President Elaine Fike and seconded by Councilman Ron Morris to accept Carlson Technologies, Inc. quote/estimate of $11,387.99. Motion carried. This will be split between the General, Sewer, and Water  retainer (August) fee of $1,194.78. Motion carried.  Accounts.  A motion was made by Counciwoman Pruzinsky and seconded by President ProTem Alvetro to approve Jaysa Neale's paid time off for August 25th (4 hours).  Motion carried.  Ordinance, Health & Safety Nothing to report.  3    Utilities:  Ar motion was made by Councilman Morris and seconded by Counciwoman Pruzinsky to schedule the last two clean up days for this year on Saturday, October 7th and Saturday, October 21st from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on both  days. Motion carried.  Councilman Morris presented to Council a quote from radarsign for $3,160 (one LED display sign). He also presented a summary of the traffic data reporting  software that the sign would collect. Parks, Recreation and Planning: September 9th at the Stahl Park. Police, Mayor, Fire, Code Enforcement:  President Yamrick reminded everyone of the Block Party on Saturday,  Attached is the August 2023 police summary report.  Mayor Cunningham requested for Council to consider budgeting and purchasing a new police SUV for the 2024 budget. She informed that the police  car nowi is eight years old. Solicitor Gianvito:  Solicitor Gianvito confirmed from Council the changes being made to the Personnel Manuel are removing example penalties from the disciplinary stages,  and changing the alcohol level to a .02.  NEW BUSINESS:  President ProTem Alvetro informed Council that he just spoke with Jeremy Snyder (PennDot) and was told that the Borough could use two LED speed signs for a few weeks. Council agreed to have one placed at the car wash entering  town and along North Park Street (near Blue Sky).  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  No executive session took place.  4    ADJOURNMENT:  Ar motion to adjourn was made by Vice President Elaine Fike and seconded by Counciwoman Sherry Pruzinsky. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15P.M.  Respectfully submitted: Fe Male Jaysa Neale Secretary/reasurer  5    Sykesville Borough Monthly Police Summary  August 2023  Incidents Handled Traffic Citations Issued Criminal Citations Issued  14 8 2 2 22 0 10 0 0 10 3 1 549  Borough Ordinance Violgtions/Wamings  Written Warnings Issued  Parking Tickets ssued/Warings Issued  Summary Offenses Misdemeanor Offenses Felony Offenses  Charges Filed at Magistrates EMS/Polce/Fre/ASS Court Hearings Miles Patrolled  6