REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duane Piccirilli, President William J.J Moder, III, Vice-President Louis E. Squatrito, Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member  PLEASESHUTOFFALL CELL PHONES  September 25, 2024  Immediately following the 6:00 PM Work Session  1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  2) GENERAL a. Roll Call  b. Consideration ofapproval of the minutes of the. August 21, 2024 Regular Meeting.  Consideration of monthly administrative reports.  3) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS  a. Commendation to Officer Zachry Barrett for his actions related to a recent incident.  4) CITIZEN'S FORUM  The Board of Commissioners welcomes constructive comments and input from the public. Residents wishing to comment shall first raise their hand, be acknowledged by the Board President, then approach the podium. They will preface any comments with their name and address. Comments will be addressed to the Board only and not to any individual Board member or other member oft the audience. Those commenting should make every effort to  avoid being repetitive.  City ofHermitage Vision: To create a vibrant and prosperous city that is the region' 's commercial and employment hub and the residential community ofo choice, marked by safe and pleasant neighborhoods,  and diverse recreational, entertainment and enrichment opportunities.    5) FINANCE  a. Consideration of the monthly reports of the' Treasurer. b. Consideration ofadditions and exonerations to taxes.  Consideration ofa motion to appoint Attorney Anthony Giglio to represent the City in In the real estate tax assessment appeal of Wal-Mart Reall Estate Business Trust and d. Consideration of a motion to authorize an appeal of the decision of thel Mercer County Board of Assessment Appeals regarding the property at 2978 S. Hermitage Road owned by CPI Hermitage One, LLC and appoint Attorney Anthony Giglio to represent the City. Read the summary - make ai motion to authorize or reject - roll call vote.  Crandall Properties, LLC.  6) PLANNING AND ZONING  a. Consideration of Subdivision Plan:  Final Subdivision Plan- - Lot1 Ronald Stawaisz Estate Re-Approval - South Keel  Ridge Rd.  7) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  a. RESOLUTION: NO. 15-2024: adopting a Fair Housing Resolution consistent with CDBG b. - RESOLUTION NO. 16-2024 adopting an updated Minority and Women Business Enterprise Consideration of a motion adopting the updated Section 504 Handicapped Accessibility Plan, Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Plan, Section 3 Action Plan & Citizen  regulations.  Plan consistent with CDBG regulations.  Participation Plan consistent with CDBG regulations.  8) PUBLICIMPROVEMENTS 9) PUBLICSAFETY 10) MISCELLANEOUS  a. Consideration of a motion to set the date and time for' Trick or Treat.  b. INTRODUCTION of an ordinance approving sponsorship and assignment of the former  Wheatland Borough non-uniform pension plan.    11) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF TONIGHT'S AGENDA  The Board of Commissioners welcomes constructive comments and input from the public. Residents wishing to comment shall first raise their hand, be acknowledged by the Board President, then approach the podium. They will preface any comments with their name and address. Comments will be addressed to the Board only and not to any individual Board member or other member of the audience. Those commenting should make every effort to  avoid being repetitive.  12) CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  13) ADJOURNMENT  Distributed September 16, 2024 Redistributed September 20, 2024    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 21, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice President Louis E. Squatrito, Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member Brett W. Stedman, Solicitor Gary Hinkson Gary Gulla Jeremy Coxe  Staff members in attendance were:  Adam Piccirilli Wayne Covert  Joel Ristvey Jessica Gotch  Randy Ketcham Vikki Gruitza Neil Hosick  Mark Longietti Don Cannon  Kristina Thomas Rachael Manuel Amy Gargiulo  There was one (1): member of the public in attendance.  MINUTES  Mr. Squatrito made ai motion to approve thei minutes for the. July 24, 20241 Regular Meeting. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton,  yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  Mr. Linton made a motion to approve the administrative reports. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco,yes.  Motion carried. CITIZEN'S FORUM Citizen's Forum. FINANCE  Mr. Piccirilli opened the Citizen's Forum. There being no comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the  a. Consideration of the monthly reports of the Treasurer. Mr. Moder made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried.    Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024 Page 2  b. Consideration of additions and exonerations to taxes. Mr. Linton made a motion to accept the additions and exonerations to taxes. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. Consideration of a motion to authorize refunds for overpayment of property taxes. Mr. Moder read the summary and motioned to authorize the refund of $37.50 to Color Real Estate Holdings, LLC. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Hinkson read the summary and Mr. Moder motioned to authorize the refund of $791.59 to FGFLP, Limited Partnership Etal. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes. Motion carried.  Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes. Motion carried.  PLANNING AND ZONING a. Consideration of Subdivision Plan:  Final Fleming Leasing ILot Consolidation Plan Lot 1B- Church Street. Mr. Squatrito read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with two outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco,yes; FinalConsolidation Plan - Charles & Eva Lynne Knott-Lotl-North Hermitage Road. Mr. Linton read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with no outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Final Subdivision Plan - James Southard - Lots 1,2,3- Rombold Road. Mr. Moroco read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with three outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Linton. Vote as follows: Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; James K. & Kimberly Ann WeiserConsolidation Plan-Lotl-Cherrys Street. Mr. Moder read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with one outstanding condition. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, Final Plans Lots 1&2 2 Mrk and Lori Wansack Subdivision & Planning Module Component 1 Waiver for Residential Land Within the City of] Hermitage- = off Wansack. Mr. Squatrito read the summary and made ai motion to approve the plan with three outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squàtrito, yes; Mr.  Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes. Motion carried.  Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes. Motion carried.  Mr. Squatrito, yes. Mr. Linton, yes. Motion carried.  yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried.  Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes. Motion carried.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  a. PUBLIC HEARING of an ordinance adopting the First-time Homebuyer Assistance    Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024 Page 3  Program and authorizing initial funding of the program. Mr. Piccirilli opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Piccirilli closed the public hearing. b. FINAL VOTE of an ordinance adopting the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program and authorizing initial funding of the program. Mr. Piccirilli read the summary and motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 11-2024. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes. Motion  carried.  MISCELLANEOUS  a. PUBLIC HEARING of an ordinance authorizing the sale of a vacant parcel of land. Mr. Piccirilli opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Piccirilli b. FINAL VOTE of an ordinance authorizing the sale of a vacant parcel of land. Mr. Piccirilli read the summary and motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 12-2024. Second by Mr. Linton. Vote as follows: Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes;  closed the public hearing.  Mr. Squatrito, yes. Motion carried. PUBLIC DISCUSSION There was no public discussion.  CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners and City Treasurer when it is received from the parade committee.  The Buhl Day Parade is on September 2, 2024. Staging information will be forwarded to the Mr. Moder motioned to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Squatrito. The meeting was adjourned at  6:16 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson August 26, 2024    BUILDING DEPARTMENT  MONTHLY REPORT  AUGUST 2024    &e  111111            D  9 8  - co a o  11  * SS    3 9F C 4  5 - D6 6  = / 3  4 3 + - / -  3 oo FE9  2  #    a  S E A  obE  3  6  & &  a  2 -  0  I  y    ORIGINAL  CITY OF HERMITAGE ZONING HEARING BOARD  APPEAL OF: RAYMOND LUCICH, JR.  No. 2024-05  OPINION OF BOARD  Ah hearing was held on August 7, 2024, pursuant to proper posting and advertisement. The Board  now enters the following findings of fact, conclusions and decision,  I. FINDINGS OF FACT  1. The real property subject of this appeal is located at 1991 South Hermitage Road in the  City of Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.  2. 3.  The current owner of the property is the Estate of David T. David.  Appellant, Raymond Lucich, Jr., has entered into an option agreement witht the David Estate 4. The property contains several parcels combined totaling 5.91 acres, located on the east  for purchase of the property. side of South Hermitage Road.  5. 6. and unused.  Abutting property is vacant except for a residential use to the north.  Improvements to the property include a commercial structure formerly used in connection  with a construction business operated by David David. Thes structure and premises are presently unoccupied  7. The property is located in the Highway Commercial (HC) zoning district, in accord with the  City of Hermitage zoning map.  8. 9.  Appellant currently owns and operates a franchise business in West Middlesex, At the current business site in West Middlesex Appellant operates both a wholesale  Pennsylvania, for Krown Corporation. Krown manufactures and sells rust protection products.  distribution center for Krown product, as well as a retail business, providing rustproofing product and  services to the public.  10. Appellant desires to move the distribution component of the business to the 1991 South Hermitage Road site. Appellant will not operate ai retail business at the South Hermitage Road site.    11. Thel Hermitage Zoning Ordinance, enacted. January 2, 2024, in Section! 313, lists Distribution Center as a permitted use in the Highway Commercial zoning district, subject to several conditions listed in  ordinance Section 321.490.  12. One of the required conditions listed in $321.490, and the only condition subject of the request before this Board, is that a Distribution Center must be on al lot containing at least 15 acres. 13. The distribution component of Appellant's business functions by receiving product, approximately oncep per month, from the manufacturer, repackaging it, and ultimately shipping it to retailers. 14. Appellant does not own nor operate any distribution vehicles. Rather, common carriers such as UPS or LTL deliver the raw product and pick up the repackaged product for distribution. 15. In addition to the once per month delivery of raw product Appellant anticipates not more than three pick-ups of repackaged products by carriers per day. Unloading of raw product takes approximately 45 minutes and loading ofi finished product takes approximately 5-10 minutes.  16. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At first Appellant  anticipates no more than two employees working at the site.  17. No structural addition to the commercial building at the site is expected.  18. No distribution vehicles will be stored at the site,  19. Appellant requests a variance to allow the proposed distribution center on the parcel 20. Appellant cites the unique nature of his business as significantly less intrusive than at typical  containing 5.91 acres.  distribution center such as the FedEx distribution center nearby. 21. No objection was raised to. Appellant's request.  II. CONCLUSIONS  The grant of a variance must be based on proof of an unnecessary hardship which results from unique circumstances or conditions of the real estate. The unique circumstances or conditions must restrict development in strict conformity with the provisions of the zoning ordinance making a variance necessary to allow reasonable use. The unique circumstances or conditions must be peculiar to the subject property. Furthermore, the variance requested must not alter the essential character oft the neighborhood, nor impair use or development of adjacent property, nor may it result in harm to public welfare. The variance requested must be the minimum deviation from the ordinance requirement that will afford relief from the hardship and must not have been created by the applicant. Hermitage Zoning Ordinance section 608(H). Despite Appellant not suggesting unique circumstances or conditions oft the real estate we conclude that relief via variance is appropriate. Use as a distribution center, as contemplated by the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance, envisions a large warehouse facility with many delivery vehicles on site at all times, and typically a round-the-clock operation. In fact, we note that the definition of "Distribution Center" in the  ordinance includes the storage of vehicles (Hermitage Zoning Ordinance $202).  2    Appellant's proposed usei is ar much smaller-scale operation requiring a relatively small structure for storage of product and, we conclude, needing far less land than the 15 acres mandated by the ordinance. As Appellant points out, there is no comparison between a large-scale distribution center such as FedEx, operated nearby in the same zoning district, and Appellant's use. The infrequent truck traffic at the site is as significant factor; no more than three trucks per day. Even at! 5.91 acres the majority of the site will not  be used for the proposed distribution business.  Finally, the variance granted herein will not impair use of adjacent property, alter the essential character of the neighborhood, nor result in harm to public welfare. We note, however, that the only relief granted herein is from the mandate of the size of the parcel. Appellant must demonstrate compliance with  all other ordinance requirements.  III. DECISION  Appellant is granted a variance to allow the operation of a distribution center at 1991 South Hermitage Road on a lot totaling 5.91 acres instead of 15 acres as required by the Hermitage Zoning  Ordinance.  - HERMITAGE:  Vh DONNA OLIVER, Chairperson S  : BOARD:  Date of Decision:  AAAEANce  Seplember 10, 20a4  SHERRIS MORIERA-BYERS, Member  3    ORIGINAL  CITY OF HERMITAGE ZONING HEARING BOARD  APPEAL OF: PARAMOUNT GAMES  :  No. 2024-06  OPINION OF BOARD  AH hearing was held on August 7, 2024, pursuant to proper posting and advertisement. The Board  now enters the following findings of fact, conclusions and decision.  I. FINDINGS OFFACT  1. 2.  Appellant, Paramount Games, a Pennsylvania corporation, is the owner of real property at Prior to 2024 thes subject property was located int the Borough of Wheatland. As of January  30 Mill Street in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.  1, 2024, the Borough of Wheatland became part oft the City of Hermitage, subject to the various ordinances  of the City of Hermitage, including the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance. The property is bounded on the north, east and south by public streets.  3. 4. 5. of Hermitage zoning map. 6. 7.  Appellant's property at 30 Mill Street is roughly rectangular and contains nearly two acres. Improvements to the property include two steel frame structures. The larger structure The property is located in the Heavy Industrial (HI): zoning district, in accord with the City Appellant is in the! business of manufacturing paper gaming tickets. The existing structures Due to increased need for storage space Appellant intends to construct al building addition  contains approximately 22,000 square feet and the smaller structure approximately 9,700 square feet.  on the site have been used for that purpose since 2012.  onto the smaller of thet two structures. As proposed, the addition will be 75'x75, containing approximately 5,600 square feet. The addition will extend the existing structure toward the west property line.  8. 9.  As proposed, the addition will be set back from the west property line 27 feet. The Hermitage Zoning Ordinance, enacted January 2, 2024, in Section 315.30, requires a 10. Because three of the four sides of the parcel abut public streets each of these sides is  rear yard minimum building setback in the Heavy Industrial zoning district of 40 feet.  considered a' "front" yard under the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance.    11. Because the street address of the parcel is on Mill Street the zoning administration of the City of Hermitage considers the side opposite Mill Street to be the "rear" of the property. Accordingly, the  property has no' "side" yard.  12. Appellant has been planning the proposed building addition for several years. Until 2024 the building plans were contemplated under the Borough of Wheatland Zoning Ordinance, which required  only 15-foot setbacks on all sides in Wheatland's industrial zoning district.  13. Appellant cannot reduce the size of the proposed addition and still make it viable for its 14. Appellant requests a variance to allow the proposed expansion with a resulting 27-foot rear 15. Appellant cites the unique circumstances of the parcel, bordered on three sides by public streets, as well as the effect of the change from the Wheatland zoning regulations to the Hermitage zoning  intended purpose.  yard setback instead of a 40-foot setback as required by the: zoning ordinance.  regulations, which occurred during the planning process of Appellant's project. 16. No objection was raised to Appellant's variance request.  II. CONCLUSIONS  The grant of a variance must be based on proof of an unnecessary hardship which results from unique circumstances or conditions oft ther real estate. The unique circumstances or conditions must restrict development in strict conformity with the provisions of the zoning ordinance making a variance necessary to allow reasonable use. The unique circumstances or conditions must be peculiar to the subject property. Furthermore, the variance requested must nota alter the essential character of the neighborhood, nor impair use or development of adjacent property, nor may it result in harm to public welfare. The variance requested must be the minimum deviation from the ordinance requirement that will afford relief from the hardship and must not have been created by the applicant. Hermitage Zoning Ordinance section 608(H). We conclude Appellant's parcel is subject to unique conditions, being abutted on three sides by public streets. The Hermitage Zoning Ordinance considers any yard abutting a public street to be a front yard; sO Appellant's rectangular parcel has three front yards and either no side yard or no rear yard. For purposes of establishing the rear yard in this unique circumstance, the City of Hermitage considers the street address of the property to establish the front orientation and the opposite side to be the rear yard. In this case that interpretation deems the west side to be the "rear." This interpretation is significant because if either of the other frontages abutting public streets, on the north or south, were considered the "front," then the west side would be a side yard, not a rear yard. The side yard setback requirement is 25 feet (Hermitage Zoning Ordinance $315.30) and Appellant's proposed expansion would meet that  requirement.  2    If doubt exists as to the meaning of a zoning ordinance provision then interpretation of the ordinance is to resolve that doubt int favor of the property owner. 53 P.S. 10603.1. While it is possible that the west side of the property could be considered a side yard instead of the rear yard, Appellant's  representatives conceded that the west side is, indeed, the rear yard.  For many years Appellant has operated its business at the site under the restrictions and regulations codified in the Borough of Wheatland ordinances, including Wheatland's zoning ordinance. Planning for the proposed addition contemplated the Wheatland setback requirement of 15 feet for the west side yard setback. Then, in 2024, the Borough of Wheatland ceased to exist and the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance  controlled this development, and required a greater yard setback.  The combination of the two circumstances, the unique condition of the property abutted on three sides by streets, as well as the change from the Wheatland Zoning ordinance to the Hermitage zoning ordinance, results in hardship on Appellant. The requested variance is the minimum deviation that will alleviate the hardship. Furthermore, the variance will not impair use of adjacent property, alter the essential  character of the neighborhood, nor cause harm to public welfare.  III. DECISION  Appellant is granted a variance to allow the proposed building addition at 30 Mill Street resulting inarear yard setback of 27 feet instead of 40 feet as required by the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance.  Date of Decision:  MEPKAAGEIOAMSKERINGE BOARD: Vna n DONNAC OLIVER, Chairperson LORI Secretary doEhNip ELDRIGE SHERRIS A  Sepkenbel0 2044  Member  3    Hermitage Fire Department  ReportofOperations  NSYIN  Submitted September 6, 2024 John Flynn, Fire Marshal  9/6/2024    AUGUST. 2024 FIRE DEPARTMENTREPORT  RESPONSE LOG: 98 RESPONSES  FIRE 4 (4.08%) 2) 1Cooking Fire  1) 3Structure Fire - Shenango, Sharon EMS/MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: 17 (17.35%) 1) 4Motor Vehicle Accidents With Injuries 2) 3EMS Assists 3) 7Motor Vehicle Accidents No Injuries 4) 2Extrications From Motor' Vehicles 5) 1V Water Rescue HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: 14 (14.28%) 1) 12 Wires Down - Cable, Telephone, or Power 2) 1Natural Gas Leaks/Fuel Spill 3) 1Hazmat Incident Involving Chemicals SERVICE CALLS: 8 (8.16%) 1) 3Mutual Aid Standbys 2) 2Flooded Roadways 3) 2Animal Rescues 4) 1Assist To A Resident GOOD INTENT: 15 (15.31%) 1) 9Cancelations' While Enroute 2) 31 No Incident Found At Location 3) 2 Controlled Burns 4) 1S Smoke Scare FALSE ALARM: 20 (20.41%)  1) 12 Automatic Alarms - Unintentional 2) 8Automatic Alarms - Malfunctioning Alarms WEATHER RELATED INCIDENTS: 20 (20.41%) 1) 20 Weather Related Calls TIME OF DAY OF CALLS: 8a.m.1 to 5p.m.= 41 Calls 5p p.m. to 8a a.m.= 57 Calls Monday thru Friday: 77 Saturday and Sunday: 21    Patagonia Apparatus Response Total For Month: 1Structure Fire Shenango 3 Motor' Vehicle Accident- Hermitage 1F Power Line Down - Patagonia 2 Mutual Aids-C Canceled 1False Alarm 3Storm Calls 1Structure Fire  Wheatland Apparatus Response Total For Month:  MUTUAL AID  TOTAL AID GIVEN: 1-5 South Pymatuning Twp. 5-5 Sharon 3-Shenango Twp. 1-Transfer 1-Sharpsville  TOTAL MUTUAL AID RECEIVED: 1-Mercer East End/ /West Middlesex 1-Sharpsville 1-Sharon  TRAINING Equipment Checks Engine Company Operations Boat Operations Firefighter Rescue Vehicle Fire Training Building Construction: Casey PA! Strike Team Training: Casey  ACTIVITIES Monthly' Weather Siren Test: All Sirens Activated Midget Cheerleaders Hose Down Arts Festival Fireworks Standby Transfer Parade INSPECTIONS  161 Life Safety Inspections/S School Inspections    AUGUST 2024 PERSONNEL RESPONSE TOTALS (Out of98 Calls)  Name Hermitage Boren, Christie Bradac, Greg Breir, Mark Canon, Harry Cary, Chris Clark, Case (Emp!) Cowan, Walt Daniels, John Daniels, John "Bubba" Ehrhart, Rich Erdesky, Steve Fette, Josh Fiscus, Ben (Cadet) Fiscus, Robert Flynn, John (Empl) Hougelman, Dave Jenkins, Matt Kriebel, Tiffany Leech, Nick Longwell, Gary Lowrey, Mike Lucich, Ray McHenry, Liam (Cadet) McKnight Charles Myhra Jason Patton Jackson Patton, Brianna Prather Adam (Empl) Prather Rae Reda Jim (Empl) Redfoot Tom Risavi Brian Roberts, Brandon Rollinson TC Rollinson TJ Ruffo, Abby (Cadet) Scott Ryan (Cadet) Selby, Mark Thrasher, Chris Vasconi David Wadlow Mike  Monthly Call Volume Name-Patagonia Monthly Call Volume  2 26 27 1 38 58 2 6 9 5 9 25 32 5 69 0 0 0 16 2 0 53 0 33 51 3B 28 64 0 70 29 0 3 31 36 0 33 4 1 32 36  Chlpka, Jamie Chipka, Matt Fox, Bryon Fox, Dylan Goleb, Mike Henry, Wade Rodemoyer, Brian Scheuermann, Keith Zalewski, Lou 50 Total Personnel Below 10% 10% to 20% 20% to 30% 30%1 to 40% 40% to 50% Above 50%  2 6 24 0 23 21 22 9 22 %of Personnnel Responding 50% 2% 18% 18% 0% 12%  65% of membership respond to less than 10% ofc calls. 13% of membership respond to 10%1 to 20% of calls.  7% of membership respond to 20% to 30% of calls. OimemBersag: resgondto B0xo40aokcas. 7% of membership respond to 40% to 50% of calls. 596 of membership respond to more than 50% of calls.  Color Represents Wheatland Firefighter Empl= City Employee, Paid Staff    MONTHLY ACTIVITY FOR THE NON-OWNER OCCUPIED PROGRAM  July 2024 INSPECTIONS: VIOLATIONS FOUND:  83ir inspections completed  5Missing or nonfunctioning smoke alarms found, 4 of which corrected during inspection 1missing pressure relief valve piping on hot water tank, corrected during inspection 6violations were found, 5 of which resolved during the inspections, 1V violation to conduct at follow-  up inspection on. COMPLAINT: None  TRAINING: Registered for a 24-hour course on creating and maintaining a residential rental program delivered via The Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs (PSAB). The course will be competed August  2024. OTHER:    GRM  ASYINAS  August 2024  MONTHLY REPORT  HERMITAGE INSPECTION HEALTH DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT  Submitted by:  Kasslly bennf  City Inspector    TO: FROM: DATE:  Hermitage. Board of Commissioners Russell V. Penn. Jr.. City Inspector  09/05/2024  SUBJECT August Monthly Report 2024  There are. 171 active construction permits with the following inspections (41) completed for  the month of August. 06 Setback inspections 05 Footer Inspections 03 Foundation Inspections 03 Building  00 Underground Plumbing 04 Electrical Inspections 02 Mechanical Inspections 03 Rough Plumbing Inspections 02 Framing Inspections 01 Energy Conservation Inspections 01 Wall Board Inspections 01 Swimming Pools/Fences & Barriers  00 Accessibility 00 Sign Inspections 02 Demolition Inspections 01 Fire Protertion 07 Final Inspections 00 Health Inspections    MONTHLY  ANALYTICS  OVERVIEW  AUGUST - 2024  'G  4  "NSVLVA    AUGUST Followers & Reach  Followers  Reach  50000 40000 30000 20000 10000  Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  Pinterest  YouTube  Contact Us  Register Now 16.9%  Employment 3.1% 3.1%  ChatBot Analytics 79 Total Users  Misc, 15.4%  Pay Now/Online Bill Pay 105 Total Questions  15.4% Top Questions: Trash & Recycling,  Events 3.1%  Events  Codel Enforcement 10.8%  Property 9.2%  Trash/Recycling 16.9% Trees  Trash &F Recycling 1.4% 15.7%  Other 17,1%  Parks & Playgrounds 1.4% Pothole 11.4%  See Click Fix Analytics 8 New Request for August Trash & Recycling Pothole Street Light Maintenance  Street Light 8.6% Snow &I Ice Removal 2.9%  Sewer 10%  Private Property 10%  Property Maintenance 20%    ERP:  -Support request follow up - T&A Issues  AUGUST IT Support Request  20  Project Management Set up &t tested work groups in T&A updated geofence and test functionality for City app, Active Net Facility Reservation Go Live Preparation  15  10  General: Prepare for EERP Software upgrades, trained employees on using multiple software platforms  5  77  YTD Website Subscribers  Jobs 3%  August e-Newsletter: 565 Subscribers, opened" 'problem with website performance metrics Notify Me 686 Subscribers 36 Email/Text notifications sent in August  Agenda Center 15%  Notify Me 35.5%  Newsflash 25.1%.  Alert Center 5.2%  Calendar(s) 16.3%    Project Progress Report  August  Information Technology (IT)  Managed IT support requests and tickets with third-party vendors.  2. Managed Time and Attendance (TA): support trequests, including issues with geo-fencing policies and missing active employees. Reviewed and set policies for overtime, rounding, scheduling, and geo-fencing. Additionally, created and reassigned work groups and job class codes in the EERP, 3. Assessed the SeeClickFix: app, identified issues preventing residents from submitting requests, and troubleshooted problems with expanding the geo-fence toi include Wheatland. Attempted to update the shapefile but faced challenges with Wheatland Service Locations, leading to the 4. Run DIA (Data Integrity Assistant) and Munis Prep Utility inj preparation for environment upgrades. 6. Final Facility Reservation meeting before 'Go-Live' date. Updated and evaluated the trainer  applying these policies to specific work groups in the TA: system.  submission of support requests for resolution. Finalized and distributed the. August security memo. database to ensure a smooth transition.  Marketing  Reviewed and analyzed Chatbot and City app See.Click.Fix) performance. Trained Chatbot with new questions and imported old knowledge base. Created social post to address Tri-County questions. Identified a need fori increased marketing efforts fori the City app. Scheduled social media posts, website updates, and push notifications to address thei issues and improve user 2. Completed edits for the. August e-newsletter and scheduled its release for Monday at 9 am and Thursday at 3:30 pm, with plans to monitor analytics post-release. Also scheduled notifications and posts to promote the e-newsletter. Organized and scheduled vendor spotlights for social media 3. Reviewed and coordinated current marketing initiatives with the Parks Director to ensure effective promotion of city events. Updated the website and social media with content for various events. Created and scheduled content for August and! September, covering various events and Managed social media inquiries, responded to website and app requests, updated e-newsletter  engagement.  posts.  highlighting local vendors and businesses.  subscriber list.    Project Progress Report  August  Pension  1, Managed police pension account disbursements and reconciliations. Reviewed and reconciled 2. Prepared pension materials fori the state pension audit and coordinated with the auditor. 3. Follow up on retirement questions and the return of contributions for PMRS. Manage PMRS paperwork: and calculate final pay for one case. Process an application and address questions about contributions. Manage PMRS paperwork and calculate the contributions owed for another  police pension. statement discrepancies.  case.  Calculate 2025 MMO's  Payroll  1. Enter employee timeclock entries from timecards into the T&A: system, establish the rounding policy, and set the schedule and overtime policy for specific departments. Review thet timecard totals, identify any discrepancies, and evaluate thei import oft time entries into the payroll system.  2. Follow up training time with TA trainer to review discrepancies.  3. Process employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability adjustments for payrolL.  4. Create new employee Job Classes in EERP, assign work groups, re-define default earnings and  deductions for new Job Classes    RECREATION &  SEPTEMBE 2024  COMMUNITY EVENTS  BOARD  MATERIALS  HERMITAGE  R  o  O  PARKS  RECREATION Fall Ball DEK Hockey Yoga September Bus Trip Reservation Software  EVENTS Night Markets Corn Roast Recap Holiday Light Parade  Fall sports at HAC DEK Hockey Rink    News & Updates  HAC and baseball. DEKI Hockey Rink Stull Nature Reserve  Fall sports have begun at HAC with the facility seeing daily use between youth football, cheer, soccer, softball,  The rink was officially open to the public on September 14th.  Plant material for the native garden is being acquired for a phase 11 fall planting. At tree buffer around the gas well is planned to bei installed this fall. We are planning to continue growing the arboretum with additional tree plantings this fall.  Fall Ball  Opening day fall ball was September 8th with 22 teams playing on all fields between the Little League  Complex and HAC throughout the day.  Youth DEKI Hockey_ League  Registration for a' Youth DEK Hockey league did not meet what was needed to be a successful program this fall, however, the YMCA will develop a skills and drills program fori the youth that did sign up and will  promote the new program idea to gain additional registrations.  Yoga Classes  Yoga classes will continue to be offered at the Whole Life Services Building until the end of December.  Classes are offered on Tuesdays and' Thursdays at 5:30.  Registration is $10 per class. Rivers Casino Bus Trip Building at 8:45 am. Registration fee is $35.  Al bus trip tot thel Rivers Casino is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th. The bus will depart the City  ActiveNet Facility Reservation Software city facilities and fields. Night Market & Corn Roast  The ActiveNet online facility reservation software is live and open tot the public to make requests to reserve  The September Night Market x Corn Roast was another successful community event. The lot and lawn were filled all evening with Live entertainment provided by' The Aura' and corn being served up by the Parks & Recreation Board volunteers and community volunteers. We raised $800 with proceeds benefiting the Stull  Nature Reserve Holiday Light Parade November 23rd.  Parade committee meetings have started with planning underway. The parade will be held on! Saturday,    PLANNING, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  CORE VALUES VIBRANT CITY HEALTHY CITY THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS PROSPEROUS ECONOMY COMPLETE CORRIDORS  AUGUST MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT  SEPTEMBER 25, 2024: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING  HERMITAGE):  HICKOR 93 7Rue  Our Vision:  Tocreate a vibrant and prosperous city that is the regonscommercia. and employment hub and the residential communlyofchoice. marked by safe and pleasant neighborhoods, and diverse recreational, entertainment and  enrichment opportunities.    Contents  11 Items for Consideration by the City of Hermitage Board of Commissioners.  2. Infrastructure and Facility Project Report.. 2.2 Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP). 2.3 Hermitage Athletic Complex.. A. Dek Hockey Project. B.I PennDOT MTF Trail Project..  2.1 Capital Paving.  2.4 Lamor Road / North Keel Ridge Road - PennDOT TIF. 2.5Joy Cone Plant Expansion RACP (3246-00)... 2.6 Kelly Road Improvement Project. 2.7 Route 18 (North Hermitage Road) Sidewalk Project.. 2.8 Broadway Avenue and Council Avenue Traffic Signal Project. 29Lorenwood Drive PennDOT Multimodal 3.C Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Report. 3.10 CDBG Contract Status Report 3.2Housing Rehabilitation Report.  33CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements. 4. Vibrant City Center Project (2030 Comprehensive Plan Value #1).  4.1 Shenango Valley Mall Redevelopment. 4.21 Town Center RACP Site Readiness Grants.  10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 15 15 16 16 16 1  43 CFA MTF Grant.. 4.4 PennDOT MTF Grant..  45City Center Corridor Beautification Project.  5.Community and Business Development Programs and Initiatives 5.1 HMA South Neshannock Road Sewer Extension Project.  5.2 Rodney White Playground Project 5.3 HMA Slurry Tank Project.. 55Hermitage Small Biz. 5.6 Wheatland Merger. 6. Community Event Schedule  5.4 Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Site Preparation Project..  5.7City of Hermitage/mermitage Little League/Penn State Shenango Collaborative  7Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Publication. 8.1 Hermitage Planning Commission.  8. Authorities, Boards, Commissions (ABCs) and Community Partners.    8.2 Hermitage Community and Economic Development Commission (HCEDC),  17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20  A. Homebuyer Assistance Program Committee B. Housing Development Assistance Initiatives 83Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation (SVEZC).. 8.4 Penn-Northwest Development Corporation 8.6 LindenPointe Development Corporation 9.Supplemental Information, Reports and Minutes.  8.5 Homegrown Initiative.  2    1. Items for Consideration by the City of Hermitage Board  of Commissioners  (The September 9, 2024 Hermita ge Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.) Final Subdivision Plan -Lot 1 Ronald Stawaisz Estate - Re-Approval- South Keel Ridge Road  2. Infrastructure and Facility Project Report  2.1 Capital Paving Location: Bid Opening Date: Contractor Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  Jerry Lane, Tiffany Lane, Fran Lane, Lee Run Road, Danielle Court & Wheatland Community Center Parking Lot  April 12, 2024 $332,169.98 June: 17,2024 Substantially complete  Youngblood Paving. Wampum, PA  2.2 Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)  Location: Bid Date: Bid Opening Date: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  South Oakdale Avenue, Trace Street Advertised June 27, 2024 July16,2024 $436,084.10 September 2024 November 2024  The objective of the Neighborhood Investment Program is to systematically upgrade the City infrastructure, an area at at time in our older, established neighborhoods before deterioration begins by identifying the program areas, taking a comprehensive assessment of existing conditions including input from property owns and residents, determining needs and developing a work plan, funding sources and a timeline. The anticipated program outcomes are to develop public/private partnerships where property owners and utilities work with the City on area improvements, such as upgrading and improving public facilities, and the residents continue to maintain or improve their properties maximizing property values and al high quality of life in our neighborhoods. (Please see attached map of neighborhood blocks.) CURRENTTARGET, AREA BLOCK7(G02220271e neighborhood targeted fori improvements includes the area bounded by East State Street on the north, South Buhl Farm Drive on the east, SV  Freeway on the south and the City of Sharon on the west.  3    Block4 2013:2016  Block5 2013:2016  Block 1998-2007 Block2  2008-2012  Block7 2021-2027  Block6 2019-2020  Block3 2009-2011  &  NIP History by  Block Area  4    2.3 Hermitage Athletic Complex  A. Dek Hockey Project  Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PA CFAGrant:  October2 2023 August2024 $427,000 $231,000  The City has received a $231,000 grant from the PA Commonwealth Financing.  The City purchased the Dek Hockey rink, including tiles and dasher boards, through the PA COSTARS GEM Building Contractors and Developers, New Castle, PA was awarded the rink site preparation and The project site restoration, pedestrian facilities and paving is scheduled to be completed by the  program. Construction is substantially complete.  concrete contract in the amount of $217.430. Construction is complete.  Street Department September 2024.  B. PennDOT MTF Trail Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PennDOT MTF Grant:  Tentative February2025  TBD TBD TBD TBD $517,000 $350,000  The grant contract is pending and engineering work will begin in 2024. The project includes constructing trails connecting Lorenwood Drive ini the Hermitage. Athletic Complex. The City has solicited proposals for engineering firms and RFP's which were due August16 Staff is reviewing proposals and will coordinate with PennDOT: and select a consultant to start engineering services for the project.  2.4 Lamor Road / North Keel Ridge Road - PennDOTTIF  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  Tentative October: 2024  TBD TBD 2025 TBD  5    Estimated Project Cost: PennDOT MTF Grant:  $1,730,000 $1,730,000  The grant contract and project.construction will be managed by PennDOT District1 1 personnel. The project is an investment in Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to support the plant expansion Inc collaboration with. Joy Cone and PennDOT District 1, a request was made to expand the projectgrant scope to include North Keel Ridge Road (SR3011). The request was approved by DCED on May 24, 2024.  ofJoy Cone and update key access points fori the manufacturing plant.  2.5 Joy Cone Plant Expansion RACP (3246-00)  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: RACPGrant Private Match - Joy:  February 14, 2024 Kirila Contractors, Inc. $2,075.079 February: 2024 Tentative October 2024 $1,000,000 $1,100,000  ARACPaward was received on October: 26, 2022.  WallacePancher Group (W/PG) was retained by. Joy Cone to provide project design services. Resolution No. 8-2023 authorized the city to file the full project application.  The Project Management Proposal (PMP) was submitted to the State. June 7, 2024. The State assigned a consultant, T& W Consultants, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAI to assist the Commonwealth with the project.. An entrance meeting was held with them on August 1, 2024 to review the project. The City is continuing to work with. Joy Cone and the consultant on submitting the required information and documentation.  2.6 Kelly Road Improvement Project  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: STU Grant:  April11,2024 TBD September 2024 October 2024 $462.795 $462.795  Lindy Paving - New Galilee, PA  The City has been awarded a transportation grant through the Mercer County MPO, Surface Transportation Urban (STU), in the amount of $462.795. for a project to improve Kelly Road. The: scope of work includes  6    pavement and stormwater improvements. and share the road markings and signage. The project will bei in cooperation with the Borough of Sharpsville's plans to improve High Street and Mercer. Avenue. The City began project engineering in the Fall of 2022. The City is finalizing details with PennDOT on reducing scope and cost to be within budget. The project is expected to take place the week of September gth. The City is working with the contractor and PennDOT to make adjustments to the  scope to remain within budget.  2.7 Route 18 (North Hermitage Road) Sidewalk Project  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: TASA Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD $392.583  $392.583 & Preconstruction Costs  The City has been awarded al Federal Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) grant through PennDOT. The grant is for a Safe Routes To School Project that will extend sidewalks on the west side of Route 18 from the intersection with Highland Road to the existing sidewalk near the' Valley YMCA property. The reimbursement grant agreement with PennDOT was fully executed on. June. 27, 2024. A meeting was held on August 8, 2024 with PennDOT officials to discuss the project.. A project scoping meeting was held by PennDOT on August 21 2024. The only significant issues identified were whether any right-of- way acquisitions will be required and the possible need of constructingaretaning wall at the property  at the corner of Highland Road and North Hermitage Road.  2.8 Broadway Avenue and Council Avenue Traffic Signal Project  Location: Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: GLG Grant:  Broadway Ave/Council Ave (W/heatland Neighborhood)  TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD $537399 $429.919  The City received a $429.919 PennDOT Green Light GO grant to upgrade the traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection of Broadway. Ave & Council Ave int the Wheatland neighborhood and coordinate the signal with the other traffic signal at Broadway Ave/Mercer Ave. Engineering will take place tentatively Fall    2024/Spring 2025 with construction scheduled for Summer/Fal. 2025. Agant/embursement agreement was executed by City officials on August 7. 2024 and will become effective upon execution by State officials. Preconstruction activities by the City cannot begin until the fully executed agreement is received back from the state. The Cityi is requesting proposals from qualified engineers tol begin engineering and  design work for the project. Proposals are due Friday, October. 4, 2024. 2.9 Lorenwood Drive PennDOT Multimodal  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PennDOTMTF Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD $417.503 $330,000  The grant was announced on August 19, 2024 and a Grant Contract is pending. The project includes making improvements to Lorenwood Drive and extending trail connections furtheri into the Hermitage Athletic Complex. It represents Phase 2 of a project to establish a trail connection from Lorenwood Drive to  the HAC, which received a $350,000 PennDOT Multimodal award in 2023.  3.C Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project  Report  3.1 CDBG Contract Status Report  City of Hermitage CDBG Program (Community Development Block Grant) PAI DCED - The City of Hermitage is an entitlement City through HUD and the PAI Department of Community and Economic Development. The city receives an annual allocation off funds, based on an entitlement formula, that is geared towards providing fundable and eligible projects to low-moderate income citizens in the city, focusing on a3) year community development plan. The cityt typically focuses on roadway improvement projects in qualified areas oft the city, housing rehabilitation for single-family. owner occupied, income  eligible homes, and grant administration. Program Year Contract No.  Grant Period 1/3/23-1/2/27  Amount $318,613  Status/Exp. To Date $64.519 $0  2022 2023  C000064344  C000089099 5/8/24-5 5/7/28 $318,801  3.2 Housing Rehabilitation Report CDBG/HOME Housing Rehabilitation Report - City of Hermitage Homes currentlyundergoingi rehabilitation.-m 0  There are appoaimaleylwenlyseuen (27) applicants on the Hermitage waiting list.  8    The City of Hermitage Housing Rehabilitation Program focuses on providing funds, through a deferred loan to grant program, for qualified, single-family, owner occupied, income eligible homeowners in the city of Hermitage. The city partners with the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership to deliver these funds. The partnership with LCCAPI incudes initial intake and income verification, home inspections and lead hazard assessments, specifications for work, and bidding to qualified contractors. The homes are brought up to minimum housing standards. Typical worki includes roofs, doors, windows, siding, furnaces, etc. The City uses CDBG funds, HOME funds and other grant funds applied for to complete the projects. The City plans to apply for additional HOME funds this fall and utilize existing CDBG funds for  upcoming projects.  3.3 CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements  Location: Contractor: Bid Date: Bid Opening Date: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  South Crescent Drive, King Drive NorthRock Construction Inc. Advertised June 27, 2024 July1 16,2024 $171,756 TBD  Tentative September 2024  4. Vibrant City Center Project (2030 Comprehensive Plan  Value #1) and commercial uses.  The Vision - Hermitage is a vibrant City, featuring a walkable city center that is home to a mix of residential The Intent - With the retail commercial landscape changing, the time is ripe tot focus on creatinga walkable City Center that is home to public open space, a mixture of uses and entertainment. Placing a higher emphasis on building form and design can help to establish an identity for what is now, the  geographic center of the City.  4.1 Shenango Valley Mall Redevelopment  During the Hermitage 2030 Comprehensive Plan Process and within the concept of al Vibrant City Center, much time was spent discussing the potential redevelopment oft the Shenango Valley Mall site. The mall site is seen as the prime opportunity to make the vision for a' "vibrant city center" a reality. The private ownership of the property has been al barrier for a potential redevelopment for many years. On August 5th, 2022 the SVI Mall site was purchased by Flicore, a privately held real estate development firm located in Pepper Pike, OH. The city staff has been working with the Flicore leadership team as they plan to redevelop the 54-acre-site. The: staff is strongly encouraged that a significant investment in the deteriorated site will result in a successful project. The Mall closed on May 31. The developer is working  9    with utility companies to shut off service and conducting an Asbestos Assessment in preparation ofa demolition permit. A demolition permit is expected to be filed sometime in September.  4.2 Town Center RACP Site Readiness Grants  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant Private Match - Flicore:  Tentatively September2024  TBD TBD Q42024 TBD $7,161.500 $3.500,000 $3.661.500  A$2.5M RACP award was received on August: 1, 2019 and a $1MI RACP award was received on December  23. 2020.  WallacePancher Group (W/PG) was retained by Flicore toj provide project design services. Resolution No. 18-2022 authorized the Cityt toi file a combined project application for the two awards. The staff is working with Flicore and W/PG to prepare and submit the required "Special Conditions"  The city received the RACP project grant agreement on. January 19. 2024.  documentation to the Governors Office of Budget (OB),  43 CFA MTF Grant  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant Private Match - Flicore:  TBD TBD TBD Q42024 TBD $1,043.000 $730,000 $313.000  A$ $730,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was received on November 12, 20191 fora City Center public roadway project connecting the SVI Mall redevelopment project toi the Route 18/Route 62 Roundabout This grant was extended until. June 30, 2025.  10    4.4 PennDOT MTF Grant  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant Private Match:  Tentative February: 2025  TBD TBD Q22025 TBD $1.758,000 $1,230,000 $528,000  A$1,230,000 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was received on April: 16, 20211 fora a City Center public roadway project connecting the SVMall redevelopment project and the undeveloped 24  acre: site to al Route 18 signalized intersection at School Drive.  45 City Center Corridor Beautification Project  This project will remove the larger concrete medians along both North and South Hermitage Road (Rt. 18) between the Shenango Valley Freeway and School Drive and replace the concrete with appropriate, attractive landscaping. The project is a component of the Town Center Project and is planned to be completed in 2024. OnJune 4: 2024. staff met with PennDOT District Engineer Brian McNulty to facilitate approval for the project. On. July 31, 2024. the City submitted a Beautification Grant application. To Visit  Mercer County requesting a $20,000 grant.  5.C Community and Business Development Programs and  Initiatives  5.1 HMA South Neshannock Road Sewer Extension Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Estimated Project Cost: CFA State Grants:  Tentative Fall 2024 TBD TBD Spring/Summer2025 $2,037,888 $1,418,210  The project will extend sewer lines to 93 homes and businesses along South Neshannock Road and portions of Virginia Road and Miller Road and includes the purchase of grinder pumps as part of the low- pressure sanitary sewer: system. Two separate state grant programs were accessed fori the sewer  11    extension and grinder pump portions of the project. The maximum amount of state grant funds were secured as a 20% local match was required and engineering and related costs were excluded from grant  funding. Afully executed Grant. Agreement was received on February 27.2024.  5.2 Rodney W/hite Playground Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award Start of Construction Estimated Project Cost CFA State Grant  Tentative Fall 2024 TBD TBD TBD $208,620 $177327  The project will replace the existing playground at RWOP with new equipment, an accessible poured rubber surface and new benches. The playground is over 25) years old, has reached its useful life, and cannot be repaired or refurbished. The maximum state grant was secured, which required a 20% local  match. Afully executed Grant. Agreement was received on March 12, 2024.  5.3 HMA Slurry Tank Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Estimated Project Cost: Pending State Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD $250,000 $250,000  The project will purchase and install two 10,000-gallon food waste storage tanks for the HMAI Food Waste to Energy Program. Itv will add additional capacity toi their current 35.000-gallon storage tank capacity allowing the HMA to accept more food waste for conversion to electricity. The anticipated grant will fund the project with no local match. Af fully executed Grant Agreement was received on February 21, 2024. An Invoice for upfront grant proceeds was submitted on April 5. 2024. On May 22, 2024, the grant proceeds were received from the Commonwealh and placed in a separate, interest-Dearing account.  5.4 Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Site Preparation Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start Date: Estimated Project Cost: Keystone Communities Grant:  Tentatively Summer/Fall2024  TBD TBD TBD TBD $135.000  12    The project will provide for site work to prepare land, adjacent to Tails of Hope, for construction ofar new SVAS building. Al Keystone Communities grant awarded to SVAS will payi fort the site work. The grant contract was extended until. June. 30, 2025. The SVAS Board intends to eventually construct a new building using a state LSA grant along with private funds. DEP NPDES permit was received June 2024. Bids were solicited in July 2024.Agroundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for September 21, 2024 at: 10:00 am at  the site.  5.5 Hermitage Small Biz  The inaugural meeting of Hermitage Small Biz was held on. January 23. 2024 at Valley Kitchen, with 45 people in attendance, including Hermitage officials. The group, spearheaded by Summer' Wise, owner of So, So Trendy Boutique, aims to promote Hermitage small businesses, and the city at large, and to explore ways that businesses can support each other and market their goods and services jointly. The city will provide support tot the group and collaborate with its efforts. A second meeting was held on April 9. 2024 at Vey's Pub & Grill, with approximately forty people in attendance. The group discussed the Hop and Shop event on April 12-13. a possible event at the Mall on May 4. a Small Business Saturday event on November 30, and events around the American Roller Sports Speed Skating Competition on. June 10-14 at Olympic Fun Center. Al Farewell Toi the Mall: An End of An Era, Beginning of Tomorrow was held on May 4, 2024 with over forty vendors, food trucks, childrens' play area and Memory Wall. On August 20, 2024 a Small Business Saturday brainstorming session was held in Sharon and Hermitage. Small Biz leaders will participate and explore a collaboration for Small Business Saturday with Sharon businesses.  5.6Wheatland Merger January1: Merger effective.  January1: Hermitage Earned Income Tax rate applied to Wheatland neighborhood wage earners and Local Services' Tax now remitted to Hermitage. Berkheimer to collect EIT and LST. January 2: Danielle Wanner employed byt the city to retain part-time presence ati former' Wheatland Borough Building to assist with Wheatland audit, merger transition, rental of social hall, public  inquires. Hours are M, Tu, Fri from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  January 2: Tri-County Industries begins solid waste and recycling collection under City of Hermitage contract terms. W/heatland neighborhood customers will see toter rates cut in half, during the life of January 15: Business License Taxt form mailed to Wheatland neighborhood businesses by January 25: Assignment of Strategic Management Planning Grant contract from the Borough of Wheatland to the City of Hermitage approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. $52,195.66 in February 5: Vehicle registration for Ford Truck and Case Backhoe transferred from Borough of February 7: McGill, Power, Bell and. Associates begins Independent Audit of Borough ofWheatland  the contract, due to the lower Hermitage contract rate. Hermitage Treasurer Due date is April 15. 2024.  grant funds remain to offset merger costs. Wheatland to City of Hermitage.  for 2023 year.  13    February 16: Initial Hermitage Sewer Bills mailed to' Wheatland neighborhood customers. City of Hermitage bills and collects at residential rate of $4750/month and pays City of Farrell, in bulk, for  wastewater treatment.  March 1: Liquid Fuels Allocation for Wheatland Neighbornood received byt the City.  March: City/County property taxi bills mailed from Hermitage Treasurer to Wheatland neighborhood property owners. Property owners will see an 80% reduction in their municipal property taxes due to  lower Hermitage millage rate.  March: ALL utilities for Wheatland facilities transferred to Hermitage. for a Sewer Upgrade Project in the Wheatland Neighborhood.  March 27: Al request for a federal earmark was submitted to Senator Casey and Senator Fetterman April: Working with Thompson Fabricating to clear up lien on property with Wheatland Borough April: Working with Paul O'Brien to apply for CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to develop a May 9: Lt. Governor Austin Davis toured Wheatland Tube and celebrated the successful merger.  Reconstruction Fund.  rail spur for Boise Cascade that will result ini ten newj jobs.  June: Blue Collar Bettys received their liquor license. June 5: HHSDRI issued final' Wheatland facilities study.  June 6: Fourth set of STMP Grant Invoices were transmitted for reimbursement, June 7: Met with Marc Buskirk and Robyn Churko at Yourga Trucking to discuss the Bonded  Warehouse Project.  June 24: Wheatland annual PUC - Act 13 payment received.  June 28: Wheatland franchise fee received from Charter One (Spectrum). July 8-9: The parking lot at the Wheatland Community Building was paved.  August: 1: School property tax bills and Per Capita bills were mailed byt the Hermitage tax office to  Wheatland Neighborhood property owners and residents. August 6: Aribbon cutting was held at Blue Collar Bettys.  August 27: Fifth set of STMP grant invoices were submitted for reimbursement.  14    5.7 City of Hermitage/Hermitage Little League/Penn State Shenango In Summer 2023. Penn State Shenango (PSS) officials approached the City of Hermitage and Hermitage Little League (HLL) to explore a collaboration to retrofit the HLL Senior Field to accommodate a college- level baseball program. PSS launched a men's baseball program attracting 34 new: students with an initial season in 2024. PSS reached an agreement to use Eastwood Field in Niles, Ohio, ini the immediate term, but desires al long-term solution for a field in Pennsylvania and within proximity tot their campus. On October 8, PSS, HLL and city officials had a preliminary conversation with Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State Vice President of Commonwealth Campuses, about the potential project, during her visit to the Shenango LaunchBox for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Afuture meeting and site visit with Dr. DelliCarpinil is planned for later this year. Once the selected engineering firm provides the conceptual drawings and improvement plans with estimated costs, PSS officials will have the opportunity to make a more detailed An RFP was issued to three engineering firms, with experience in designing college athletic fields, to provide proposals for developing conceptual drawings and an improvement plan with estimated costs for the Senior Field retrofit, and for a multipurpose building with adequate restroom, concessions., meeting room and storage space. On November 28, the city submitted a grant application through the very competitive LSA - Statewide program to seek funds for the multipurpose building at a cost of approximately $800,000. On February 7. PSS and city officials held a virtual meeting with K & W Engineers, which submitted a proposal in response toi the RFP at al low-bid price of $14.900. On March 8, the City applied for a state grant in the amount of $35.000 to cover engineering and surveying costs. On March 28th af fully executed Grant. Agreement for $35.000 was received and an Invoice for upfront payment of the grant proceeds was submitted. On April 9 an Agreement with K & W Engineering for planning services was signed, to be paid from grant funds. AI request for quotations for ai full survey of the HLL property was issued with the work to be paid from grant proceeds. On April 23. 2024 a site visit with K &WE Engineering, City, little league and PSS officials occurred to scope out the project. On June 3. 2024. a virtual meeting was held with K &' W Engineering to discuss preliminary Baseball Field Improvement Plan. Working on securing ai third quote for survey of field, in addition to quotes from Matthew Hart and K & WI Engineering. On. July 2, 2024. K &WE Engineering issued a Preliminary Study recommending three phases with options. Ar meeting to discuss the project was held with Carey McDougall, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Shenango on August 7. 2024. On August27,2024: ar meeting was held with the Buhl Regional Health  Collaborative  presentation to Penn State leadership with a specific ask fori funding.  Foundation officials to discuss funding opportunities.  6. Community Event Schedule  The City of Hermitage supports the following seasonal, amily-orented, community events:  Night Market 2024 Winter Solstice 2024  Thursday, October3 Saturday, December 21  Holiday Light Parade 2024 Saturday, November 23  15    7.Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Publication  The City schedules the publication oft the newsletter on a quarterly basis. The purpose oft the newsletter is twofold; first to announce the seasonal Parks & Recreation programs ("Parks & Recreation" Edition), and secondly to provide City residents and businesses, as well as various regional community and economic development partners, with an update on community programs, projects and services  ("City Update" Edition). The two editions are often published. jointly. The schedule of upcoming newsletters is as follows:  Scheduled Date Material ofPublication October 4, 2024 April11,2025 October3 3. 2025  Issue Fall2024 Winter: 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2025  Deadline September16, 2024 March 23.2025 July10,2025 September 19, 2025  January 24, 2025 January: 16, ,2025  Summer: 2025 July1 18,2025  Past issues of the newsletter can bei found @ www.nermitagener  8. Authorities, Boards, commissions (ABCs) and  Community Partners  8.1 Hermitage Planning Commission  Hermitage Planning Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule:  (Allr meetings held at 8:30am.)  January 8, 2024 (holiday reschedule) February 5. 2024 CANCELLED March 4. 2024 April 1, 2024 May 6, 2024 June 3. 2024 July 1, 2024 - cancelled August 5. 2024 October 7, 2024 November 4. 2024 December 2, 2024  September 9, 2024 (holiday reschedule). cancelled  (Meetings are held int the Hermitage Municipal Building, Commissioners Meeting Room #302 at 8:30am). The Hermitage Planning Commission consists of nine members, appointed byt the Hermitage Board of Commissioners. who fulfill the advisory duties and obligations prescribed by the Pennsylvania  16    Municipalities Planning Code and the Hermitage Code of Ordinances. The Planning Commission is responsible to make recommendations to the Hermitage Board of Commissioners regarding the creation and adoption of the Comprenensive Plan, creation and amendment of municipal zoning. subdivision and land development ordinances, action oni individual: subdivision and land development plans, and any other Members: Matt Liburdl-Chairperson, Woody Steele-Secretary, Bonnie Benton, Amy McKinney, Thomas  matters related to the physical development ofi the municipality.  Rollinson, Chester Scholl, Jr, Raymond Slovesko, James Tamber, and Kara Wasser  8.2 Hermitage Community and Economic Development Commission  (HCEDC)  HCEDC 2024 Meeting Schedule:  Thursday, January 11, 2024 Thursday, April 4. 2024 Thursday, July 11, 2024 Thursday, October: 3, 2024  The HCEDC periodically schedules and advertises Special Meetings to consider relevant, time sensitive (Meetings are held in the LindenPointe Training & Workforce Development Center, 3050 Prosperity Place, The HCEDC acts in an advisory capacity to the Hermitage Board of Commissioners and the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) and in general, reviews, evaluates and, when appropriate, makes recommendations regarding economic development issues and those specific projects and developments that have a significant impact on economic development and the quality of life in  matters. at 12:00noon).  Hermitage.  Members: Rex Knisley-Chalrperson, George kaynakyce.charperon. Eric Brown, Robert LA. Cucitrone, Dr. Debra Fitzsimons, Meg Grober, Jennifer Lewis, Anthony Pagliaroli, Angela Palumbo, Nichols Pochiba, Mitch Two (2) HCEDC sub-committees were formed to research initiatives for the city to consider increasing  Reading, Jennifer Lewis and Dr Debra Fitzsimons.  housing opportunities.  A. Homebuyer Assistance Program Committee  Committee Members: Mitch Reading (Chairperson), Robert Cucitrone, Bill Moder, Anthony Pagliaroli, Nick On. June 12, 2024. the committee met to recommend a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Grant Program tot the full HCEDC. On. July: 11, 2024, the committee's recommended program was approved by the full HCEDC. On August 21, 2024 the Board of Commissioners approved the program, which is expected to  Pochiba  launch on Septembera6,2024.  B. Housing Development Assistance Initiatives  Committee Members: Eric Brown, Debra Fitzsimons, Rex Knisley, Jennifer Lewis, Angela Palumbo  17    On June 13. 2024. the committee met to receive input from local realtors and developers.  8.3 Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation (SVEZC)  SVEZC 2024 Meeting Schedule: Councit of Governments).  (Meetings held as needed on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Mercer County Regional The SVEZC is al Pennsylvania non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of stimulating the expansion of business and industry within the designated enterprise zone areas of Mercer County for the purpose of The ousiness of the Corporation is managed by al Board of Directors. The municipalities of Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage, Sharpsville and Greenville each appoint three members to the Board of Directors and 2 Loans tol businesses must: serve a public purpose. They must primarily promote the health, safety, or welfare oft the public at large, and provide overall benefit to the citizens oft the community. Eligible applicants are all new and existing businesses and industries located in Mercer County. City Appointed Members: Daniel Gracenin, Gary Gulla, William. J. Moder, II  creating or retaining. jobs.  members are appointed members-at-large.  8.4 Penn-Northwest Development Corporation  Penn-Northwest Development Corporation (PNDC) is the Lead Economic Development Agency for Mercer County located ini the Centeraundenonte. PNDC provides assistance, training, advice, and guidance to agencies and organizations that make up Mercer County and works to help complete priority projects The PNDC Program ofWork is the compilation of activities toi focus Mercer County resources on specific  important to the local communities. project groups with defined goals:  1. Support Local Business and Industry Development 2. Foster Workforce Development 3. Recruit New Businesses and Industries  4. Build al Financially Viable and Influential Membership Driven Organization 5. Expand the Reach and Impact of the Organization through Regional Collaboration  Penn-Northwestysion  We are the lead economic development organization that assists Mercer County's plans for growth. We envision an economically diverse, self-sustaining group of communities where business and employment opportunities exist, all types of educational and recreational opportunities are present, and economic The City of Hermitage is al PNDC member and the Community and Economic Development staff  prosperity can be reached by all residents of Mercer County. participates in various PNDC committees and initiatives.  18    2nd Annual Mercer County Economic Development Corporation Summit - March 28, 2024 An Environmental. Summit is scheduled for October: 1, 2024 and the Annual Meeting will be held on  November 6, 2024 at7:30 am at Thiel College.  8.5 Homegrown Initiative  Penn-Northwest Development Corp. (PNDC) has established the Homegrown Initiative with the goal of repopulating our county. As a member of PNDC, and the largest municipality in the county, the cityi is working closely with PNDC to advance the efforts oft the initiative and to interact with its members. The Future Leaders committee of the Homegrown Initiative was invited toi the municipal building ini the Fall, 2023 to discuss the planned redevelopment oft the Shenango Valley Mall property and to gain input from The city intends to continue to engage with PNDC, the Homegrown Initiative and the Future Leaders Committee and has been invited toi their monthly meetings, which are held at different businesses on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The March meeting was held on March 6, 2024 at the Shenango LaunchBox in Sharon (they changed the location after this was printed). The. April meeting was held on April 3. 2024 at Eyes of Faithi in Sharon, and included a discussion of small grants available for young entrepreneurs. The group is scheduled to hold a Professional Development Committee meeting on  committee members on the planned public space at the mall property.  September 25!h at 8 am at the eCenter.  8.6 LindenPointe Development Corporation  The LindenPointe Development Corporation (LDC) isi incorporated under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law and is operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section. 501(c)3) oft the Internal Revenue Code. The LDC leases the eCenter and was formed to provide a supportive environment, including infrastructure, education, training, mentorship, and a network of service providers, that will help entrepreneurs and existing businesses from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio achieve success by encouraging innovation, commercialzation of newi ideas and. job creation, thereby improving the conditions of an economically distressed region. The City supports the LDC mission The LDC Board of Directors - Craig Columbus (Chairperson), Jeffery Barker, Richard Epstein Jeremy Frye, Frank Mindicino, Sarah Palmer John Rose, Brian Slawin. ( Hermitage Board of Commissioners Bradley Calleja was hired as the new Executive Director of the Centeralndenpointe in August 2024.  providing facility operation and maintenance functions.  appointment)  LDC: 2024 Quarterly Meeting Schedule:  Thursday, March 21, 2024 Thursday, June 20, 2024 Thursday, September 19. 2024 Thursday, December 19, 2024  19    Suplemenalmomaten Reports and Minutes  Report HCEDC Minutes  Status none none none attached attached attached  Hermitage Planning Commission Minutes Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation Minutes Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report Approved Subdivision and Land Development Plans  Paid Invoice Report  20    City of Hermitage Planning & Development Paid Invoice Reportfor August 2024 DESCRIPTION TaWITelephone Centerintemets2005 Dek Hockey Box & Electric/Dek Hockey Box & Cover Electric/Dek Hockey Baseballfield Improvement Plan T&W/Security eCenter/Securty eCenter/Telephone July' '24 Salaries & Fringes Commonwealth of PA-D DUI Grant July '24 Supp/Maint Kelly Rd Improvements Project 2024 NIP  Grants Projects, Revolving Funds, Capital and Special Project Funds  VENDOR  AMOUNT $ 95.85 $ 1,025.00 $ 1,411.92 $ 4,317.57 $ 2,562.85 $ 4,970.76 $ 29.95 $ 29.95 $ 129.66 $ 4,669.41 $ 11,112.37 $ 250.00 $ 1,475.20 $ 3,397.52 7,006.00 $ 1,203.00 $ 879.00 $ 148.89 $ 253.02 $ 206.90 $ 410.00 $ 3,147.50 $ 130.68 $ 4,206.45 $ 2,819.25 $ 3,696.46 $ 66.00 $ 127.09 $ 77,036.56 $ 10,062.00 $ 282.41 $ 126.90 $ 335.00 $ 625.00 $ 450.00 $ 29.87 $ 38.62 $ 632.87 $ 2,622.59  Charter Communications Charter Communications City Slag, LLC Graybar Electric Graybar Electric K&W Deisning Environments Protech Security Systems Protech Security Systems Verizon City of Hermitage City of Hermitage Grants Management Systems IAG Consulting, LLC IAG Consulting, LLC IAG Consulting, LLC Motorola Solutions, Inc. 4lmprint Aqua Aqua Aqua Brouse McDowell Capo Supply City Slag, LLC Graybar Electric Lindy Paving Lindy Paving Protech Security Systems Verizon Youngblood Paving, Inc. Bayer Crete City of Hermitage Sewer City of Hermitage Sewer H.S. Cleaning H.S. Cleaning Justin Erickson National Fuel National Fuel  N&S Hermitage Rd Median Beautification Project $ Messaging Services Via Vest Communicator Promotional Items City Events T&W/Water eCenter/Fire Service eCenter/Water Wheatland Merger Legal Services Dek Hockey PVC Conduit Dek Hockey PCI Box, Cover, Base Deck Rink 2024 Costars T&WISecurity TaW/Telephone 2024 Capital Paving Dek Hockey Bleacher Pad eCenter/Sewer T&W/Sewer T&W/Cleaning eCenter/Cleaning T&W/Gas eCenter/Gas T&W/Electric eCenter/Electric  PAI DUI Assiciation Annual Meeting  Pennsylvania Power Company Pennsylvania Power Company    City of Hermitage Planning & Development Paid Invoice Report for August 2024  Grants Projects, Revolving Funds, Capital and Special Project Funds  Signwork Brouse McDowell Charter Communications Charter Communications City of Hermitage PEDA Verizon  Stull Sign Wheatland Merger Legal Services TaW/Telephone Centerimemels820TaWintemel.s205 Commonwealth of PA-D DUI Grant 2024 PEDA Fall Conference Registration eCenter/Telephone  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL $ 168,056.10  3,375.00 2,537.13 95.85 1,025.00 7,253.37 1,620.00 129.68  2    City of Hermitage  Planning & Development Department  Landscape and Facade Improvement Program Financial Report  August 2024  Beginning Balance Add Program Income Sub-Total  $  137,539.79  $ $ $  137,539.79  Less Program Administration Current Balance Available Projected Revenue Activity Month End thru Calendar Year End Projected Calendar Year End Balance Available  137,539.79  $  137,539.79  hcedclandscape.mem  2    City of Hermitage  Planning & Development Department Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Report  Ending August 31, 2024  LOCAL RLF Company  Beginning Balance  Principal  Interest 41.93 $ 98.60 $ 53.41 $ 55.59 $ 22.34 $ 14.64 $ 286.51 $  Balance 16,590.75 38,831.19 18,112.84 20,159.79 14,532.43 8,976.38 117,203.38  Hermitage Apothecary, Inc. $ Fundus Praedium, LLC Go Pita Go Hermitage, LLC $ Smoky Martins BBQ Hermitage $ Vey Group, LLC Webb' Winery, LLC Total Revenue  17,989.89 $ 1,399.14 $ $ 40,179.29 $ 1,348.10 $ 19,055.64 $ 20,701.44 $ 15,268.01 $ 9,223.32 $  942.80 $ 541.65 $ 735.58 $ 246.94 $  $ $  $ 122,417.59 $ 5,214.21 $  ncedcrifreport.mem    City of Hermitage  Planning Development Department Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report  August 2024  Beginning Balance Add Program Income Sub-Total  $ $ $ $ $  663,388.29 5,500.72 668,889.01  Less Program Administration Current Balance Available Projected Revenue. Activity Month End thru Calendar Year End Projected Calendar Year End Balance Available  (105.05) 668,783.96  $  22,022.88  $  690,806.84  hcederfreport.mem  1    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  Subdivision & Land Development Plans In Progress - Status Report-9 9/12/2024  SUBDIVISIONS:  Final Fleming Leasing 1 Lot Consolidation Lot IB Fleming Leasing 1 - Owner CW Engineering LLC-I Engineering 6/10/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  (Plan is to consolidate five parcels into one contiguous parcel.) 8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  Plan expires 2/21/25  Final Consolidation Plan - Charles & Eva Lynne Knott-Lot1 Charles & Eva Lynne Knott = Owners LSSE Civil Engineers & Surveyors - Engineer (Plan is to consolidate three parcels into one contiguous parcel.) 8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  6/28/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  8/29/24 - Plan recorded PLAN COMPLETE 8/29/24  Final Subdivision Plan - James Southard - Lots 1,2,3 James Southard - Owner Sheffler & Company Engineers (Plan is to subdivide one lot into three parcels.) 7/15/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  Plan expires 2/21/25  Final Subdivision Plan Lot 1 Ronald Stawaisz Estate Estate of Ronald Stawaisz = Owner Kurtanich Engineers & Associates - Engineer  (Plan is to situate the house on to a separate lot and the remaining three non- building lot  are to be used for agricultural.) 2/12/24 - Plan submitted = in review process  3/4/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 3/27/24 = Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 6/26/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners (9/25/24 - Plan is scheduled to go before the Hermitage Board of Commissioners for re-approval)  PLAN EXPIRES 9/23/24  James K & Kimberly Ann Weiser Consolidation Plan -Lot 1 James & Kimberly Ann Weiser - Owners Frank B. Taylor Engineers - Engineer 7/15/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  (Plan is to consolidate two parcels into one contiguous parcel-4 Lot 1.)    8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  Plan expires 2/21/25  Final Plans Lots 1 & 2 Mark and Lori Wansack Subdivision & Planning Module Component  1 waiver for residual land within the City of Hermitage  Mark & Lori Wansack - Owners Kurtanich Engineering - Engineer  (Lots 1&2 2a are proposed building lots, situated in Shenango Township, each to be served by an on-lot sewage system. The residual tract consisting of 35.563 acres is situated in both Shenango Township & the City of Hermitage, and the owner is requesting a non- building waiver for providing sewage planning or serve due to the lands being designated  as agricultural.)  7/15/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  Plan expires 2/21/25  LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:  Hercules Car Wash One Land Development Plan Adel Abrahim Youssef = Owner Howland Company LLC-I Engineer 1/16/24 - plan submitted - in review process  (The plan is to construct a new. 2,219. square foot car wash facility.) 4/1/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN RXPIRES 10/21/24  Hercules Car Wash Two Land Development Plan Adel Abrahim Youssef = Owner Howland Company LLC - Engineer 1/16/24 - plan submitted - in review process  (The plan is to construct a new 2,219 square foot car wash facility.) 4/1/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN RXPIRES 10/21/24  Hermitage Readiness Center Major Land Development Plan  Commonwealth of PA - Owner WallacePancher - Engineer (Plan is to construct a new armory facility.) 10/16/23 - Plan submitted = in review process  11/6/23- Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 11/21/23 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 6/3/24-1 Revised plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 6/26/24 - Revised plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN RXPIRES 12/23/24    Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Industrial Land Development Plan  Shenango Valley Animal Shelter = Owner CW Engineering KKC - Engineer (Plan is to construct a new animal shelter building.) 10/6/23 - Plan submitted - in review process  11/6/23 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 11/21/23 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 4/24/24 - Plan re-approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 10/21/24    HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 800 N. HERMITAGE RD HERMITAGE, PA 16148  N POLICE Adam. J. Piccirillo Chief of Police  Joel Ristvey Deputy Chief Investigations Chad Nych Deputy Chief Operations  MONTHLY REPORT AUGUST 2024  ChefofPolice  #  Attachments: Department Reports September 4, 2024    HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT  POLICE Reporting. Area  AUGUST 2024  There were 891 calls during the month of August 2024, an average of 28.74calls per day (exhibit 1). During  July 2024, there was an average of 26.81 calls per day.  Number of Calls Received (exhibit 2 & exhibit 2a).  AS 9-1-1 grid map of the various zones throughout the city and the number of calls received in each: zone  Report of Accidents by Intersection  Report of accidents by intersection showing the total number of accidents as 58 and the number of vehicles  involved being 104 with 20 persons injured and 1 killed (exhibit 3).  Reported Offenses  A summary of reported offenses (exhibit 4) by classifications was reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System for the month of August 2024. There was a total of 69 known offenses, 01 Unfounded Complaints, 68 actual offenses, 50 offenses cleared, and 3 offenses cleared juvenile. Information is gathered  through the ALERT: system.  Reporting Area/Patrol Activities-Borough of Clark  The Police Department answered 12 calls for service as per the grid and 43.5 hours of Patrol int the Borough of Clark during the month of August (exhibit 5). Exhibit 6 shows a detailed log of Clark patrol time.  Reporting Area/Patrol. Activities-Other 0, Sharon 6, and W. Middlesex 0. Enforcement by Patrol and 113 warnings issued. K-9 Officer Report  Reports taken at the Hermitage Police Department totaled 39. Hermitage Police also assisted the following Police Departments: Farrell 4, Jefferson 1, Mercer 0, Pymatuning 0, S Pymatuning 1, Shenango 1, Sharpsville  In August the total traffic enforcements breakdown consists of: 108 Traffic citations, 5 non-traffic citations,  The K-9 officer handled 1 assists to other jurisdictions, OCall outs, OF Felony arrests, 0 Misdemeanor arrests, 0 Area! Searches, 0 Building searches, OTracks, 0 Apprehensions, 3 Narcotic searches, 0 grams Marijuana seized, Ograms Cocaine seized, 0 grams Fentany! seized, OSeized currency, 0 Article searches, Responded to 11 traffic stops, 0 Seized drug paraphernalia, 0 Community service, 0 CIRT Assists, 1 Search Warrants, 19 School Lockers  Search, 01 Firearm seized, and attended 161 training hours. (See exhibit 7).    Monthly Report August. 2024 Page 2  Criminal Investigation Division  Detectives handled 52 cases for the month of August 2024.  Unfounded Not Cleared Police Intel Report/Misc. 2 Crime Prevention/Ed Prior Cases: Cleared by Arrest 0  0 12 7  Cleared by arrest 1 Search Warrants Assist HPD Patrol 4 Megan's Law  Cleared Exceptionally HPD PD Intel Message Assist Other PD Other Investigation  2 3 19 2  1 0  Total Persons Arrested 1 (count includes Ojuveniles)  Unfounded  0  Cleared Exceptionally  4  PDINTEL Monthly Report for August 2024 area agencies and 21 from loss prevention. Inspection Summary Report See Exhibit 8 Community Engagement See Exhibit9 Training Attachment 'A'  The Hermitage Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit disseminated 1 PD INTEL bulletins 01 from other  Transient Business Licenses Issued August There were 3 new Transient Business Licenses issued in August.  Fines & Fees Collected  Monies Receivedi for Accident Inc./ Fines To-Know! (SCollectedt by HPD Office)  Month  Fines Mercer  Restitution PA State Totals  Alarms/Right- Received! by Received! by Received Police Fines  District Offices  Received  Mech. Devices Magistrates County Court  August 2023 $ 1,333.50 $4,963.93 $1,662.39 $737.97 $0.00 August 2024 $ 2,184.00 $5,715.99 $2,341.00 $222.50 $0.00  $8,697.79 $10,463.49    Monthly Report August 2024 Page 3  Department Hourly Breakdown  Thei following is the hourly breakdown for officers as recorded for August 2024:  Officer Hours 582 182 8 1 14 58 0 0 0 0 222.50 55.25 0 0 43 0 36 65.75 19 24 3 0  Vacation Holiday Floating Holiday Sick Comp Time Personal ACT17 Injuryl Leave Short Term Disability Bereavement Regular OT Court OT COVID-19 OT Buckle Up OT Drug Task Force OT DUI OT FOP OT Aggressive Driving OT Dam OT Training Time DRE Call Out  Community. Affairs No events for August    September 03, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 08/01/2024 and 08/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 20 1 1 15 20 3 60 8 28 1 2 14 1 15 1 1 2 3 9 14 56 36 92 9 1  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description ACCIDENT M 3100 6002 6004 6006 6008 6010 ADMIN 9000 ALARM 3810 ALL ORDINA 2830 ALL OTHER 2600 ANIMAL 3805 5510 ASSAULT 0440 0800 ASSIST AGY 3830 ASSIST FIR 7502 ASSIST MOT 3820 ASSIST OTH 7014 7506 ASSIST POL 7504 BAD CHECKS 1110  Code 4  MOTOR VEHICLEACCIDENTS TRAFFIC. ACCIDENT INVOLVING DEATH TRAFFIC ACC. INVOLVING PROPERTY DAMAGE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY ACCIDENT INVOLVING NONINJURY TRAFFICACCIDENT: - OTHER. ACC. INVEST.  ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS  SERVICE CALL-ALARMS-UNFOUNDED-EXCPT FIRE  TWP ORD-ALL OTHER  ALL OTHER CRIMES CODE VIOLATIONS  SERVICE CALL-ANIMAL ANIMAL COMPLAINTS-OTHER  ASSAULT-HANDS,FISTS,FEET (AGGRAVATED) ASSAULTS-SIMPLEASSAULT SERVICE CALL-ASSIST OTHER/ AGENCY ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES FIRE DEPT.  SERVICE CALL-ASSIST MOTORISTIDISABLE VEH PUBLIC SERVICE- OTHERS (OFFICERI ASSIST) ASSISTING OTHER. AGENCIES- ALL OTHERS ASSIST OTHERAGENCIES- -OTHER POLICE  WORTHLESS CHECKS  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 1 of5  Exhibit 1    September 03, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 08/01/2024 and 08/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 6 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 21 1 5 2 1 1 10 4 1 8 0 3 12 2 1 23 1  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description COMMUNITY 3834 CRIM MISCH 1410 1440 DISORDERLY 2420 DOG 2720 5502 DOMESTIC 3600 DRUG 1813 1832 1834 1842 1891 DRUG INFO 7011 DUI 2111 2112 2121 2122 EMBEZZLEME 1200 FAMILY 2000 FIGHT 3620 FIRE 3840  Code 4  SERVICE CALL-COMM SVC (COMM ENGAGEMENT) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF TOA AUTOMOBILES CRIMINAL MISCHIEF- ALL OTHER DISORDERLY CONDUCT-PUBLIC PLACES DOGI LAW& BITES (1ST OFF. & STATE CIT) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS- - BARKING DOGS OSTURBANCESDOWESTC  DRUGS-SALEMFG-SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS NARCOTICS-POSSESSION-MARIJUANA,ETC. NARCOTICS-POSSESSION-OTHER DANGEROUS NARCOTICS-USE-MARIJUANA, HASHISH, ETC. DRUG EQUPMENTVOLATONS POLICE INFO-DRUGS, DRUGACTIVITY DRIVING UNDER THE NFLUENCE-ALCOHOL DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE-ALCOHOL-MPAIRED DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE- DRUGS DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE-D DRUGS-IMPAIRED  1  EMBEZZELEMENT  OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY & CHILDREN DISTURBANCES-OTHER FGHISDSPUTESEIC, FIRES (INCLUDING ALARMS-FOUNDED/UNFOUND)  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 20f5  Exhibit 1    September 03, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 08/01/2024 and 08/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 3 2 1 29 1 0 2 39 7 1 3 5 1 3 1  Secondary UCR Count Code3  Code Description FOUND. ARTI 5004 FRAUD 1100 HARASSMENT 2450 INFORMATIO 7010 LIQUOR 2230 LITTERING 2632 LOCKOUT 3860 MEDICAL 7008 MENTAL 3400 OPEN BURN 2820 OPEN DOOR 3880 OTHER 4028 PRESENT 3832 PROPERTY 2910 PUBL DRUNK 2300  Code4  LOST&FOUND- -FOUND. ARTICLES  FRAUD HARASSMENT  PUBLIC SERVICESNOTIFICATIONS/POLINFO) LIQUOR LAW-ALL OTHER VIOLATIONS ALL OTHER OFFENSES- - LITTERING SERVICE CALL-LOCKOUTS (VEHICLE/BLDG) PUBLIC SERVICES MEDICALASSISTANCE  1  MENTAL HEALTH  TWP ORD-OPEN BURNING  OPEN DOORS/WINDOWS L DISCOVERED NON-CRIMINAL-OTHER INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE CALL-COMM SVC PRESENTATION)  LOST/MISSING PROPERTY PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 30f5  Exhibit 1    September 03, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 08/01/2024 and 08/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 1 1 2 15 45 103 4 1 1 7 3 1 4 21 1 108- / 15 8 1 1 1 8 34 1 113 10 2 12  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description RECEIVING 1321 1331 RIGHT TOK 9003 SUSPICIOUS 3500 SVC CALL 3800 THEFT 0613 0614 0617 0619 0623 0624 0629 THEFT MV 0730 TRAF CIT CITT TRAFFIC 3900 4010 6314 6316 6608 6614 TRESPASS 2660 WARNING CITW WARNING WARRANT 3700 3710 WEAPONS  Code4  STOLEN PROP-RECEMING MOTOR VEHICLE STOLEN PROP.-POSSESSING: MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (RIGHT TO KNOW) SUSPICIOUS PERSONSAUTOS,CIRCUMSTANCES  SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS THEFT-$200 & OVER-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-$200 & OVER-FROMA AUTO (EXCPT 0615) THEFT-$200 & OVER-FROM BUILDINGS THEFT-S200 & OVER-ALL OTHER THEFT-$50 TO $200-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-$50 TO: $200-FROM/ AUTO (EXCPT 0625) THEFT-$50 TO $200-ALL OTHER M.V.THEFT-ALL OTHER TRAFFIC CITATION  TRAFFIC & PARKING PROBLEMS TRAFFIC OFFENSES TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT- MCSAP (LEVEL 1) TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT MCSAP (LEVEL3) TRAFFIC RELATED E ESCORTS TRAFFIC RELATED- OTHER TRAFFIC TRESPASSING OF REAL PROPERTY  WARRANTS-LOCAL-SERVICE WARRANTS-OUTSIDEAGENCY-SERVICE  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 4 of5  a  Exhibit 1    September 03, 2024  Calls for Service - by Kevword Incidents Reported Between 08/01/2024 and 08/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code2 1 1 1 3 4 891 941  Secondary! UCR Count Code3 3  Code Description WEAPONS 1500 1521 1531  Code4  WEAPONS-CARRYING,POSSESSING,EIC. WEAPONS-SALE-FIREARMS WEAPONS-POSSESSION-FIREARMS  XXXX *Restricted  Total Calls  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 5 of5  Exhibit 1  -    3?  8)  G8  I  - G  EXHIBIT2 9LOZ/BLE    CALLS BY GRID 2024  VTD 10 32 195 431 32 85 179 684 260 143 152 126 115 241 387 157 70 157 251 86 57 33 2 103 0 0 44  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL  GRID 101C 101X 102 102A 103 81B 81B1 82 82D 83 91A 91B 91C 92 92A 92B 92D 92E 92F 92G 93 93C BROOKFIELD CLARK: ELACK ERIE CO FARRELL GREENVILLE GROVE CITY HADLEY HEMPFIELD HPD JAMESTOWN JEFFTWP LACK MEADVILLE MERCER NEW CASTLE OHIO PITTSBURGH PULASKI PYMA SPY SHENT TWP SHARPSVILLE SHARON WHEATLAND WMIDD MONTHLY TOTAL:  1  1 0 2 3 1 10 2 5 7 3  1 1 1 3  0 0 0 1 0 0  0 0 U 0J 0 0 0 0 0J 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  16 25 17 32 26 21 32 26 0 0 46 44 47 65 49 63 62 55 0 0 3 0 7 5 5 3 5 4 0 0 10 7 10 10 13 7 11 17 0 0 9 19 22 17 31 24 27 30 0 0 67 60 56 54 86 102 133 126 0 0 0 0 30 32 32 36 35 33 28 34 o 0 0 0 3 3 2 18 39 35 34 0 0 17 17 11 14 24 15 27 27 0 0 0 0 8 14 15 11 21 24 15 18 o 0 10 12 10 18 19 14 12 20 0 0 28 21 26 39 38 30 31 28 0 0 48 57 52 40 53 40 42 55 0 0 17 22 17 25 18 16 19 23 0 0 0 0 20 19 18 27 14 24 13 22 o 0J 0 0 27 32 31 29 41 29 31 31 o 0 o 0 6 6 8 10 5 10 7 5 0 0 o 0 3 4 1 5 4 4 6 6 a 0 0 0 13 9 8 15 10 14 22 12 o] 0 o 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 6 2 9 5 9 6 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0J 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 42 31 31 33 39 23 37 39 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 a 0 0 0 0 0J 0 0 0 o o 0 o 0 0 o 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 1 1 1 o o 0 o o 0 0 0 o o o 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0  9  4 14] 12 11 9 7 9 10 13 13  4 9 0 0 0 0  7 12 11 11 0 0 0 0  1 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0  0J 1 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0  0  275  0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 1 0 1 0J 0 0 o 0J 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 0] 2 1 1 0] o o 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5 4 1 4 1 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  28 14 17] 26 33 31 49 24 0 2 2 2 4 0 1 o 0 502 488 491 563 622 599 669 672  222 11 4606 Exhibit 2a    6  &  2  3  a    6  2    2  2  2  2  2  N    0  2  2  2  C  of    -  2  3  3  2  3  2  2    0  2  f  2  2  2    6  o  0  0  2  2N  2  2  2  C  2  2    6  0  2  C  2  o  2    1  o  0  3  2    €  o  2  2    Juris No. 43303 NCIC Code PA0430400  RETURN. A MONTHLY COUNT OF OFFENSES  KNOWN TO POLICE  1 PARTIOFFENSES 1.HOMICIDE A. MURDER B.MANSLAUGHTER 2.RAPE A.RAPE B.ATTEMPTED RAPE 3. ROBBERY A. FIREARM B. KNIFE OR CUTTING INST. C. OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON D. STRONG ARM (HANDS, ETC)  2  3  4  (a)  (b)  CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES OFFENSES UNFOUND  ACTUAL TOTAL JUVENILE  REPORTED COMPLAINTS OFFENSES CLEARED CLEARED  TOTAL  TOTAL  4. ASSAULT A. FIREARM B. KNIFE OR CUTTING INST. C. OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON D. AGGRAVATED (HANDS, ETC) E. SIMPLE (HANDS,ETC) 5. BURGLARY A. FORCIBLE ENTRY B. UNLAWFUL ENTRY C.ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE 6.L LARCENY THEFT 7.MOTOR' VEHICLE THEFT TOTAL A. AUTOS B. TRUCKS ANDI BUSSES C.OTHER VEHICLES 9. ARSON  TOTAL  3  3  3  2  1 2  1 2  1 2 1 *@  2  TOTAL  1 *@ 12*@ 1 1  TOTAL  22 1  1  21 1 1  1 26  TOTAL  TOTAL PARTIOFFENSES EXCEPTIONAL CLEARANCES INCLUDED  1  25  17  2  @ INCLUDES OFFENSE(S) REPORTED INI PREVIOUS MONTHS  NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  (724)983-6780  KILLED FELON NEGLIG  ASSAULTED Department Reporting  MERCER, PA 16148 Counly  Report for the month of August, 2024 Date of Report: September 3, 2024  Prepared by  Exhibit 4    Juris No. 43303 NCIC Code PA0430400 CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES PARTIIOFFENSES 100. FORGERY & COUNTERFEIT.  RETURNA MONTHLY COUNT OF OFFENSES  KNOWN TO POLICE 3  2 OFFENSES UNFOUND  4 ACTUAL  (a) TOTAL JUVENILE  (b)  REPORTED COMPLAINTS OFFENSES CLEARED CLEARED  110. FRAUD 120. EMBEZZLEMENT 130. STOLEN PROP-REG,POSSES 140. VANDALISM  3 2 2 3 3  3 2 2 3 3  1* *@ 1 2 1 1  150. WEAPONS-CARRYING, POSSES 160. PROSTITUTION, COMM' VICE 170. SEX OFFENSES (EX 02,160) 180. DRUG ABUSE VIOL SALE  TOTAL  10 1 6 3  10 1 6 3  8 1 6 1  1  A_OPIUM-COCAINE B. MARIJUANA C.SYNTHETIC D.OTHER B.I MARIJUANA C. SYNTHETIC D.C OTHER  POSSESSION A. OPIUM-COCAINE  1  190. GAMBLING A. BOOK MAKING B.N NUMBERS, ETC. C.OTHER  TOTAL  200.OFF AGAINST FAMILY & CHILD. 210. DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE 220. LIQUOR LAWS 230. DRUNKENNESS 240. DISORDERLY CONDUCT 250. VAGRANCY 260. ALL OTHER OFFENSES TOTAL PART IIC OFFENSES TOTAL  1 12 1 1 2  1 12 1 1 2  1 11 1 1 2  3 43  3 43  3 33  1 Exhibit 4    SUMMARY OF CLARK CALLS FOR MONTH OF  August, 2024  The Hermitage Police Department answered (12) calls for service in the Borough of Clark during the month of August. A list of those calls is  attached.  Exhibit 5    Clark August 2024 Calls:  Date:  1.PUBLIC SERVICE-OTHERS (OFFICER ASSIST) 2NON-CRMMALOTHER INVESTIGATIONS 3. SERVICE CALL-ASSIST MOTORIST/DISABLE VEH  8/2/2024 20:34 PARKVIEW 8/2/2024 23:05 CHARLES 8/8/2024 17:40 GIBSON 8/9/2024 2:00 GOLDEN RUN 8/10/2024 4:00 GOLDEN RUN 8/12/2024 10:18 LAKE 8/17/2024 2:14 CHARLES 8/17/202421:29 WINNER  DR 24-4014 ST 24-4015 DR 24-4149 24-4159 24-4184 RD 24-4215 RD 24-4219 ST 24-4330 RD 24-4345  8/7/2024 15:19 HERMITAGE RD 24-4120  4.TWP ORD-SOLICITING 5. SERVICE CALL_MISCELLANEOUS 6. SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS  7. SERVICE CALL-ALARMS-UNFOUNDED-EXCPT FIRE 8/12/20244:20 LAKE  8.A ASSISTING OTHER AGENCIES-ALL OTHERS 9. SUSPICIOUS PERSONSAUTOS.CIRCUMSTANCES 10.PUBLIC SERVICE - OTHERS (OFFICER ASSIST) IDISTURBANCESOTHER ACHISDESPUIESEIC) 12.SUSPICIOUS PERSONSAUTOS.CIRCUMSTANCES  8/21/2024 9:06 HERMITAGE RD 24-4422 8/31/2024 0:45 HERMITAGE RD 24-4629  Exhibit 6    CLARK PATROL TIME LOG 2024  40 HRS PER MONTH  Date 1-Aug 2-Aug 3-Aug 4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 8-Aug 9-Aug 10-Aug 11-Aug 12-Aug 13-Aug 14-Aug 15-Aug 16-Aug 17-Aug 18-Aug 19-Aug 20-Aug 21-Aug 22-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 29-Aug 30-Aug 31-Aug  TIME (MIN) 90 90 90 60 60 90 90 60 60 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 60 90 90 90 60 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90  2610 Total minutes for the month 43.5 Total hours for the month    0  oI  N o  o - o s 00 - 99 o1  "TTST e  o  1  -   1E 16  - o l0  o 2 - 00  E  o 0 6o $   o - s  f 3 a 00  0 e  - o e 81 - PR o  o  D6 D  16 EI  6 o 1  o o o o    NSPECTION SUMMARYREPORI  Inspector: Kudelko Johnathan Badge #: jkudelko Inspection Type Breakdown Total HMI Inspections: # HMI Bulk: #HMI Non-Bulk: #E Both HMI Bulk & Non-Bulk: 0 Total Single-Unit Trucks: Total Bus/MC Inspections:  Time Period: 08/01/2024 - 08/30/2024 Total Inspections: 2  0 0 0 2 1  Inspections Resultingi in 0OS: 1 #Driver/Codriver OOS: #V Vehicle OOS: #& % ofU.S. Motor Carriers: #& % of Mexican Motor Carriers: 0 /0% #& % of Canadian Motor Carriers: 0 /0%  0 1 2 /100%  Please Note: Thel Numbera andF Percentage ofu.S., Mexican, and Canadian Carriers ont the reportis calculated using thes State Int the Carrier address used on thel Inspection Report, whlch may notb bet the Country of Domicile.  Inspection Level Breakdown  Levell Level2 Level3 Level4 Level5 Level6 Level7  Inspections % of Total Total Minutes Average Minutes 122.0 Inspection Analysis Total Violation Cited: Avg. Violations Per Inspection: 6.5 Total Citations Issued: Total CVSA Stickers Issued: Total Cargo Tanks Inspected: 0 Special Checks Size and Weight Enforcement: 0 Alcohol Substance Check: Drug Interdiction Search: Post Crash:  1 82% 122  0 0% 0 0.0  1 18% 26 26.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0 0 0  13 4 0  % of OOS Drivers/Co-Drivers: 0% % of O0S Vehicles: Total 0OS Violations: Total OOS Drivers/Co-Drivers: 0 Total 00S Vehicles: Traffic Enforcement: Local Enforcement: Drug Interdiction Arrests:  33% 3 1 1 2 0  0 0 0  Exhibit 8    August 2024 Monthly Report Community Engagement  August 1- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)/ Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Committee (JJDPC) quarterly meeting. August 5- Safe Social Media presentation to Primary Health Network staff. August 6- Coordinated venue changes to CPA scheduling conflict.  August 7- Garden Way Place First Responder Appreciation Cookout w/ staff, HFD and EMS. August 12- Safe Social Media presentation to Community Counseling Center summer program. August 14- Shenango Valley "Back to School Bash" at St. Michael's Social Hall.  National Night Out @Shenango Park. Apartments  Gun Safety committee awareness table at Ionta and Delahunty Open House events.  August 19-23- Vacation  August 28- Westminster Collegel Shenango Valley community youth football event.  August 29- 0600-1200 patrol per DCO: Nych. August 30- 0800-1200 patrol per DCOI Nych.  Gun Safety committee awareness table at Artman Open House event.  Exhibit 9    August 2024 Monthly Report  Community Engagement by Deputy Chief Ristvey  August 23: Deputy Chief Ristvey along with PA State Police Trooper Gagliardi (Troop B) provided a 25 minute presentation on common scams and how to protect against scams.  "Scam. Jam"was held at the Senior Centeri in Hermitage.  Exhibit 9    Hermitage Police Department Training for August 2024:  August5&19: August 19:  Officer Frampton conducted monthly K-9Training  Officer Dague attended online training for Suicide and Bullying  Awareness and Situational. Awareness  August 20 &21:  Corporal Young, Detective Songer, Officers Brown, Burnett and Guthrie attended regular monthly Mercer CountyciTTraining  August 22:  Detective Songer attended regular monthly CIRT Sniper Training  August 27-29:  Officer Kudelko and Officer Davis' Vehicle Weighing and Measuring  Certification Class in Cranberry, PA  August 29:  Officer' Womer attended Report' Writing and Case Preparation at the  Allegheny County Police Academy  Attachment 'A'    SCAMJAM!  Aprogram to helpyouspotand avoid frauds and scams Friday. August 23, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Shenango Valley Senior Center 220 N Buhl Farm Dr, Hermitage, PA 16148 Dantmss: this jun and rerceie event!  Representathve Parke Wentling Invites you to hear from: PADepartment of Banking and Securities Mercer Co. District Attomeys Once Hermitage Police Department PAAttorney Generals Office AARP Pennsylvanla  JOIN US FOR GREAT RESOURCES: Thisi is a free, non-commercial event and attendance is limited  registration is stongyrecommenoed: Reserve your space by calling: 724.734.5980  SNRNB PRAD DRINKS BINGO  Pwmyfvee Depertment of Bonking and! Securities  AARP Pennsylvania  EG  Scamjam is organized chrough the PA Department of Banking and Securities' Investor Education  and Consumer Outreach ofhice and Representative Parke Wenting    S  CD    19::.0  8  : A  SHH/e101    A awnIoA    Street Department Monthly Report  August 2024  CATCH BASIN/DITCHIPIPE  Cleaned catch basins, culvert pipes, and ditches throughout Hermitage, Wheatland, and Patagonia; removed culvert pipe and replaced with 2A at 5875 Wise; filled hole over stormwater pipe at 2130 Lori; cleaned pipe inlets on Hassel, Cassady, Winner, and Robertson; cleaned drainage ditch on Applewood and Coronado; used Vactor to clean pipe on Daniel and used it to clean pipe and catch basin at the Children's Center of Mercer County; and installed pipe and catch basin at 3875 Morefield on the  Lexington side. MOW  Fulton, First, Jack O'Donald, Ohio, Quality, N. & S. State Line, Broadway, Downing, Carbon, Cambria, Kossuth, Westinghouse, Herr, Champlain, W. Park, Grove, Superior, Ashland, Crawford, Marshall, Sheridan, N. Water, Orangeville, Kelly, Dermond, River, Frogtown, Wise, Miller, Virginia, Brian, Mercer, S. Keel Ridge, S. Darby, S. Neshannock, Spencer, Androla, Easton, Christy, Panin, Wilhelm, Sample, Hermitage Athletic Complex, Longview, Hann Hill, Bonny, Rombold, Hogback, Teaberry, Frampton, Stafford, Carolyn, Morefield, S. Buhl Farm, Pine Hollow, Smith, Tenth, George, March, Fairlawn,  S. Oakdale, Maple, Sugar Hollow, Michael, Hoezle, Lynnwood, and Chestnut.  SWEEP  LindenPointe, Highland, Richmond, Hermitage Athletic Complex, Shady, Elmo, Cranbrook, George, Wakefield, Catalina, Coronado Terrace, Skyline, Saratoga, Avalon, State, Maple, Hickory Global Methodist Church parking lot, behind McGonigle Ambulance Service due to storm, and parade route.  MISCELLANEOUS  Reset Speed Limit 35 signs at 788 N. Neshannock; replaced Speed Limit 35 sign and post on S. Darby by Hermitage Athletic Complex; prepped and planted yard around the dek rink; loaded salt back into new dome; dug out and poured concrete around a bench at LindenPointe; paved at S. Pymatuning; cold patched Wakefield, Monticello, Skyline, Avalon, Coronado, Catalina, Saratoga, Superior, Emerson, Hofius, and Frogtown; removed rocks, seeded, and laid straw at the Hermitage Athletic Complex; picked up garbage along Rombold; and paved bad spots on Gibbs, Pheasant, and Dermond.  Don Cannon, Street Dept. Superintendent  DC:kp    CITY OF HERMITAGE AUGUST 2024  WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT REPORT  JOB PERFORMED  LOCATION W.P.C. Plant Alma Ave Station Broadway Station Daniel Drive Station Dutch Lane Station Dutch Lane E.Q. Basin F.G Station Jerry Lane Station Magargee Run Miller Road Station  Routine maintenance, greasing, meter readings,  Magargee Run Miller Road Station Ohio Street Station Pine Hollow Station Sample Road Station SVIDC Station Thomason Station Wheatland Station Wilson Road Station Woodlawn Station  Station, and hourly readings  LATERAL INSPECTIONS OLateral Replacements  13 houses were inspected -11 Passed 2 Failed  WPC NCIDENT REPORT - See Attachment COLLECTION. SYSTEMS REPORT- See Attachment PLANT OPERATIONS REPORT- See Attachment ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS REPORT-See Attachment FOOD WASTE TO ENERGY AND BIOSOLIDS REPORT-S See Attachment LABORATORY OPERATIONS REPORT- See Attachment  Respertfulysubmited, Aa  Wayhe Covert W.P.C. Superintendent    Collections System Report  August 2024 SVID  Regular daily maintenance done att the station  Fuel level %1 tank Grass cutting  Turner  Regular daily maintenance done ati thes station 8/13, 8/15,8/21 Primed both pumps Fuel level %1 tank  Wheatland  Regular daily maintenance done at the: station Every Tuesday Ran generator manually Needt tol have panel replaced on generator for transfer switch Grass cutting Fuel level X1 tank needs fuel  Ohio St.  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station  Grass cutting Fuell level fullt tank  Church St (Wheatland)  Regular daily maintenance done at the station  Grass cutting Fuel Level 1/2 tank    Daniel Dr  Regular daily maintenance done att thes station  Fuell level %t tank  Golden Run  Regular daily maintenance done at the: station 7/25 Red light on #1 pumpi in fault reset back to normal  Grass cutting began Fuel level %1 tank  North Hermitage Rd  Regular daily maintenance done at the station Seems in the roof of thes station surround seem tol be leaking Hour meter on pump #2 not working need to order new hour meter  Grass cutting Fuel level % tank  Thomason Rd (South PY)  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station 7/2 &7/23 Ran generator manually Grass cutting  Pine Hollow  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station Weekly Hosed wet well and comminutor channel 8/7 Heavy rain event 8/9 cleanup of wet well basement Grass cutting Fuell level 5/81 tank    Plant Report August 2024  8-1-2024- Carburetor on the Ex-mark was replaced and is working properly. 8-2-2024- Chris checked the oil in the Vogelsang pumps and added if  needed.  8-7-2024-1 Biogas1 was added to all 3r meso's.  8-8-2024- Ordered: 2airr regulators and lubricators for air line in T&D building, Billisreplacing the motor starteri for the grit pump exhaust that came int today. 8-13-2024- - New air controller was installed on the BFP, and it'sworking  Steve installed one.  properly.  Ordered a new Reznor heater for the Fab shop in the back of the greenhouse. Steve is looking into why pump 702isn'tworking and found a bad coupling,  ordered 2 new ones from Grainger.  8-21-2024 - Replaced the bottom belt on the BFP.  Added biogas1 to all three meso's.  8-25-2024 = Found the actual Thermo temperature was a lot higher than the tank sensor said, Steve flushed out the pressure comp sensor with hopes that itwould clear anything that would be insulating the tank temp sensor. We are now reading of the heat exchanger and not the tank for thermo temp. 8-27-2024 - Maintenance was done on the gritremoval machine, and it will 8-28-2024 - Maintenance was done on meso 1&2 gas compressors. 8-30-2024 - Chris is welding the grit auger backtogether.  need some spare parts ordered.    Environmental Operations Report August 2024  1. Industrial  Alli industrial facilities complied with their permit parameters for the month of Two facilities annual industrial inspections were completed. All facilities were in compliance with their Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit. No violations given at time of inspections. Alli industrial inspections completed for the year. Looking into updatingordinances with permitting fees and maximum limit for conventional pollutants, as well as creating a Fats, Oil, & Grease Program.  July 2024.  2. SEO  1236 Lynwood complaint. Property owner was contacted and going through the steps for a repair permit or hooking up to sewers. Soil testing completed 07/12/2024. On 08/20/2024, perc test was completed. It was determined that the perc rate was too fast. The Cityi is now looking into adding sewers in that area 5Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plants and 1 Spray Irrigation System inspections were completed. All in compliance with their agreements.  and adding it to the Act! 537 Plan.  3. Sampling  Third quarter sampling completed for. July 1-2, 2024. All results were in CCL Container annual sampling completed for. July 1-2, 2024. All results were in  compliance with NPDES permit.  compliance with their Industrial Wastewater Permit.  4. Miscellaneous  Afirst draft of a Confined Space Program for areas around the plant and collection system was completed. Making changes to get final approval.  Environmental Operations Coordinator- Victoria Tomko    Food Waste to Energy and Biosolids Report August 2024  Weight  Total Pounds of Packaged Food' Waste Hauled In = 571,324 pounds Total Gallons of Liquid Food' Waste/Grease Hauled in = 0 gallons  Total Gallons of Joy Cone Sugar and Cake Cone Tanker Waste Hauled in = 195,000 gallons Total Gallons of. Joy Cone Cookie Tanker' Waste Hauled in =1 112,500 gallons Total Gallons of Deans Dairy Tanker Waste Hauled in =: 165,000 gallons Total Gallons ofl Liquid Food Waste & Tanker Waste Hauled in = 472,500 gallons Total Food Waste Hauled In (gallons and pounds)=4 4,511,974 pounds = 2,256 tons  Total Gallons of Septic Hauled In: = 118,700 gallons Total Dry Tons of Biosolids Hauled Out =5 59.27 dry tons  Dollar Amount  Pounds of Packaged Food' Waste Hauled In = $17,050 Gallons of Liquid Food Waste/Grease Hauled In = $0 Joy Cone Sugar and Cake Cone Tanker' Waste Hauled in: = $13,650 Joy Cone Cookie Tanker Waste Hauled in = $7,875 Deans Dairy Tanker Waste Hauled in = $29,700 Gallons of Septic Hauled In = $8,309 Food Waste Total w/o Septic= $68,275 Food Waste Total w/Septic = $76,584    Laboratory Operations Report August 2024  Submitted by Timothy! Kizak  Additional Laboratory sampling sent out for analysis andi miscellaneous  1. Sent out monthly tests to Environmental. Service Laboratories for Cadmium, Mercury, 4,4DDD, 2. All sample matrix, method, analyte, standard methods year, and: standard methods edition per 3. All procedures compliant with Standard Methods! 23rd Edition as required by PADEP. Any DEP has issued a news scope of accreditation for the laboratory for all procedures. The laboratory is compliant until thet olowingyearsrenewal period. The renewaprocsstamedte. the. January 2024 compliance period. The laboratoryi is in good standing. 5. Remaining proficiency testing to be performed byt the end of 2024.  4,41 DDE and4 4,4 DDT. Reference lab switched in. January of 2024. Pal DEP request have been updated and in use.  revisions are documented.  6. Sent out monthly samples.  7. The laboratory has switched reference laboratories from Environmental Lab Services to Suburban! laboratories duet to method detection! limitations ont the PADMRpermit. Suburbanh has al lower method detection limit. This was initiatedi in. January of 2024. We're still not receiving ther method detection limit requested. Asc ofJ July 2024, ourreference laboratory was bought out  by Pace Analytics. Monthly Flows  1. Average Influent flow- -3.16-N MGD 2. Average Effluent flow- 3.22-MGD  3. Average Sludge Cake percentage- -1 14.5% equals 59.3 dry tons forl land application  Total Septage hauledi in -263,700 Gallons. Septage contributed 447 Ibs. of BOD1 to the plant. Noticeable upticki in Covid cases starting the last week of August 2024 with ac continuing trend up. Thel laboratory has beenp participating with the! PAD DepartmentofHeath for testing Covid in wastewater samples. Four samples per week are: submitted with the corresponding datal being turned overt tot the CDC. Materials are provided at no cost. We also will be participating in Norovirus testing.  Miscellaneous items-  Submitted all monthly results to DEP.    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE  HERMITAGE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY  August 7,2024  MEETING Building. Moroco. MINUTES  The regular monthly meeting of the Hermitage Municipal Authority was called to order on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at the Hermitage Water Pollution Control Plant Administration Members of the Authority present were Fred Heiges, Tom Kuster, Andy Dorko and Greg Ceremuga. Also present were Wayne Covert, Attorney Brett Stedman, Jason Wert (RETTEW), Gary Hinkson and John  Minutes from the July 3, 2024, meeting were reviewed.  After discussion, upon motion made by Andy Dorko and seconded by Tom Kuster, these minutes were  unanimously approved as presented.  VISITORS  REQUISITIONS AND GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT INVOICES  No Requisitions this month.  Brouse McDowell: After review, upon motion made by Greg Ceremuga and seconded by Tom Kuster, this invoice for general fees in the amount of $1,619.50 was unanimously approved for payment from the general RETTEW: After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Andy Dorko, these invoices (#9469, 9470 & 9471) for services rendered through June 28, 2024, in the amount of $13,141.00 was  checking account as submitted.  unanimously approved for payment from the general checking account as submitted.  ENGINEER'S REPORT  Noj payment applications were submitted in July for Contract 2022-01 or 2022-02.  Contract 2022-01: The only remaining work to be completed is repairing the joint between the new concrete and old tank covers. Wayne Covert has received an estimate of $7,000 to repair this crack. Total withholding would be $27,300.00 (liquidated damages) + $7,000 (crack repair) = $34,300.00.  After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Andy Dorko, authorization to make payment ini the amount of $406,549.95 on Contract 2022-01 was unanimously approved contingent upon receipt Contract 2022-02: The only remaining work to be completed is to replace and repair the insulation around the hatch. RETTEW worked with Tank Connection and has received a quote ini the amount of $4,594.00. Total withholding would be $27,300.00 (liquidated damages) + $4,594.00 (repair insulation) = $31,894.00. After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Andy Dorko, authorization to make payment in the amount of $19,506.00 on Contract 2022-02 was unanimously approved contingent upon receipt  ofa Statement of Surety and Contractor's Affidavit.  ofa Statement of Surety and Contractor's Affidavit.  1    South Neshannock: The last PA DEP permit, General Permit 5 for wetlands crossing, was received. Once we receive the PENNDOT HOP (Highway Occupancy Permit), we can proceed with bidding and can schedule the  public meeting.  Air Permit Testing: We are scheduling the Stack Test on the CATi in September. Act. 537: Thej public comment period will open in about 2 weeks.  Incident Reports: Wayne Covert and the Sewer Inspector are to report any sump pump or foundation drain issues that they become aware of. For incidents that are not the cily'sresponsibility, al letter will be sent to the  homeowner stating their options. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Boroughs: Brett Stedman received comments and submitted them. Gary Hinkson reached out to Clark and  South Py to arrange meetings to discuss the agreements.  OTHER BUSINESS  DEP is coming for our yearly audit on Thursday, August 15th. We did receive a violation letter from DEP on Planning Module Exemption Mailer: After review upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Andy Dorko, authorization for Fred Heiges to sign the planning module for the Southard Subdivision was approved.  our pesticides that we will be discussing with Dan Pudlick (DEP Water Quality Specialist).  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Authority, upon motion made and seconded, the  regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.  EXECUTIVESESSION There was no executive session.  2    5b-2  TAX WARRANTS  We hereby certify the following to be the amounts of Additions and/or  Exonerations approved  SEPTEMBER  by the Hermitage Commissioners to  BERNADETTE HARRY, Hermitage Treasurer, taxes for the year  2024  ADDITIONS  EXONERATIONS  REAL ESTATE PER CAPITA TOTAL  $3.38 0.00 3.38 9  $26.55 260.00 286.55  Secretary  Board of Commissioners  RECAPITULATION OF ADJUSTED TAXES DUE AT FACE VALUE  REAL ESTATE  PER CAPITA  TOTAL 1,632,915.33 3.38 1,632,918.71 286.55 1,632,632.16  Face. Amount on Duplicate Additions to Duplicate Total Collectible (Lines 1 &2) Exonerations to Duplicate Total Adjusted Face Amount  1,401,235.33 $3.38 1,401,238.71 $26.55 1,401,212.16  231,680.00 0.00 231,680.00 260.00 231,420.00  Duplicate    5c  RECEIVED SEP 16 2024 BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS 125 S. Diamond St., Suite 4 Mercer, PA 16137 Telephone: (724) 662-3800 Ext. 2284 or2 2505  COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Ann Coleman, Ph.D., Chair William Finley, Jr. Timothy MI McGonigle  County of Mercer  TO: WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST ATTN: DONNA SANDERS, SR TAXI MANAGER  DATE: September 12, 2024  C/O PNC REALTY SERVICES PO BOX5 52427 ATLANTA GA: 30355  PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1275 N HERMITAGE RD  CONTROL NUMBER: 11-7340 MAP NUMBER: 11 145059 DISTRICT: HERMITAGE B  The hearing on your assessment appeal will be heard at the Mercer County Courthouse in the Commissioners Conference Room on the first floor.  DATE: 10/11/2024 TIME: 09:00 AM  *All evidence must be presented to the Assessment Office (Board of Assessment  Appeals) at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.    RECEIVED SEP 16 2024 125S. Diamond St., Suite 4 Mercer, PA 16137 Telephone: (724) 662-3800 Ext. 2284 or2 2505  COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Ann Coleman, Ph.D., Chair William Finley, Jr. Timothy MI McGonigle  BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS  County of Mercer  TO: CRANDALL PROPERTIES, LLC C/OHOME DEPOT USAI INC PROPERTY TAXI DEPT #4130 PO BOX 105842 ATLANTA GA 30348-5842  DATE: September 12, 2024  PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 3300 SHENANGO VALLEY FREEWAY  CONTROL NUMBER: 12-16610 MAP NUMBER: 12 158035 DISTRICT: HERMITAGE C  The hearing on your assessment appeal will be heard at the Mercer County Courthouse in the Commissioners Conference Room on the first floor.  DATE: 10/11/2024 TIME: 09:20 AM  *All evidence must be presented to the Assessment Office (Board of Assessment  Appeals) at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.    5d  COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Ann Coleman, Ph.D., Chair William Finley,Jr. Timothy M. McGonigle  BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVISION  125 S. Diamond SL., Suite 4 Mercer, PA 16137 Ext. 2284 or 2505  Telephone: (724) 662-3800 or 962-5711  County of Mercer CORRECTED DECISION NOTICE CPI HERMITAGE ONEI LLC ETAL 195 NORTH ST, STE 100 TETERBORO! NJC 07608 September 4, 2024 HERMITAGEC 2978 HERMITAGE RD 12-000870 12171331  MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS  PROPERTY OWNER:  DATEOFI NOTICE: DISTRICT:  PROPERTYLOCATION: CONTROL NUMBER: TAXI MAP NUMBER:  This is your official notice of the decision made by the Board of Assessment Appeals in regard to your  appeal of the property. EFFECTIVE DATE: APPEALEDA ASSESSMENT:  01/01/2024  REVISED ASSESSMENT:  LAND BUILDING TOTAL  181,150 2,571,150 2,752,300  LAND BUILDING TOTAL  NO CHANGE  This is) your final nolice, in the event that you are not salisfied with this decision, you may appcal to the Court of Common Pleas within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any taxing authority may also appeal as aforesaid.  BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS: t-ibs Hemydeg Bae Tutuck  By    6a  SUBDIVISION REPORT  Plan Name: Final Subdivision Plan - Lot1 Ronald Stawaisz Estate  Owner(s)Name: Estate of Ronald Stawaisz  c/o 32 Shenango Avenue PO Box 673  Sharon,  PA16146  Zoning District: RR-Rural Residential  Location: South Keel Ridge Road  Purpose: Purpose of this plan is to situate the existing house onto a separate lot to be  conveyed. The remaining three parcels are to be retained as non-building lots  for the express purpose of agriculture use.  Hermitage Planning Commission took the following action:  Approved w/ conditions on March 4, 2024  Mercer County Regional Planning Commission took the followinga action: Recommended action to be taken by the Board of Commissioners:  Reviewed  Re-approve w/ conditions  Conditions:  Two sets of permanent ink mylars with signatures and seals  Execution of DEP Request for Planning Waiver & Non-Building Declaration  Drawing corrections  Deadline forl Board Action: 6/2/2024      QNOs 30018  IEEISLeL  1337  OyOH 30014    jeey yos  ppos a6pi8  BRes  peee ebF 1eex    7a  EQUALE OPPORTUNITY HOUSING  FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 15-2024  LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS oft the CITYOFI HERMITAGE that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing ofl housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision of brokerage services because ofrace, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status(families with children), orl handicap (disability) is prohibited by Title VIL ofthe Civill Rights Actof 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Act) and thel Pennsylvania Human Relations Act adds the additional protected classes of age and ancestry. Itis the policy ofthe CITY OF HERMITAGE to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status, handicap (disability), age and ancestry. Therefore, CITY OF BE ITE RESOLVED, that within available resources the CITY OF HERMITAGE will assist allj persons who feel they have been discriminated against because ofr race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status, handicap (disability), age and ancestry to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing: a complaint with the local Fair Housing Officer, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development, whichever is chosen by the person filing the complaint. BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CITY OF HERMITAGE shall make publically known this Resolution and through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers, and builders tol become aware oft their respective responsibilities and rights under thel Federal Fair Housing Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and any local laws or ordinances.  HERMITAGE does hereby pass the following resolution.  FURTHER ACTION will at a minimum include, but not to be limited to:  (1) Publicizing the name and contact information of thel local Fair Housing Officer, which willi include the process to filea complaint ifaj person feels they have been discriminated against in housing in any manner: and other applicable fair (2) Conduct at least one fair housing activity annually tol better inform the public oft their rights under thel Fair Housing Law (3) Use the fair housing logo on alli materials dealing with housing programs such as but not limited to:  housing information through local media and community contracts; and  and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act; and b.A Applications for assistance C. Contracts  a. Public: advertisements for vacancy or discussing thej program d. Municipal letters dealing with the federal programs  Ifyou're a person with a disability and require ai reasonable accommodation to be able to access any notification, please contact the business offices of the City ofHermitage, 8001 NI Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 1615,024,981-0800c0.jcoxe@hemingens. Ifyou're Limited English Proficient and require ac document translation of any notification, please contact the business offices ofthe City of Hermitage, 8001 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148, (724)981-0800, jcoxeQhermitagenet, www.hermitage-net. Approved at the regularly scheduled meeting of the CITY OFI HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS held September 25,  www.hermitage-net.  2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane. J. Piccirilli President    7b  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY,PENNENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. 16-2024  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA UPDATING THE MINORITY AND  WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PLAN.  WHEREAS, the City ofHermitage promotes the opportunity for full participation by minority and women'sb business enterprises in all housing and community development programs receiving funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development;  and,  WHEREAS, the City of] Hermitage desires to update the Minority and Women Business  Enterprise Plan adopted September 27, 2022 as Resolution No. 19-2023  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, THATT THE CITY OF HERMITAGE APPROVES THE UPDATE OF THE MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PLAN.  RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 25th DAY OF  SEPTEMBER, 2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli President  William J. Moder, III Vice-President Louis E. Squatrito Cameron S. Linton John Moroco    MINORITY AND WOMEN'S! BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PLAN CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA  I.  POLICY STATEMENT  Itis public policy of the CITY OF HERMITAGE to promote the opportunity for full participation by minority and women's business enterprises ("MBEs" and "WBES") in all housing and community development programs receiving funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic  Development. II. DEFINITIONS  For the purpose oft these requirements, the following terms, as defined below, shall apply:  A. Grantee Municipality (CITY OF HERMITAGE) under contract with the Commonwealth for receipt B. Administrating Agency The agency responsible for administrating the grants for the Grantee. C. BIDDER RESPONSIVENESS Actions taken by prime contract bidders to seek participation by MBE/WBE suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors. Responsiveness includes submission of Form DCED-CCD-286, MBE/WBE Contract/Solicitation and Commitment Statement; and, ifneeded, an explanation for failure to achieve minimum levels of participation, including demonstration that the bidder has not engaged in discriminatory D. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITX-Nondisermination in the selection ofs subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. Non-discrimination is presumed ifminimum levels of participation are achieved. Non-discrimination can also be demonstrated by submitting Form DCED-CCD-286 and supplemental evidence that failure to achieve minimum levels of participation was not motivated by consideration of race or gender; that MBES/WBES were not treated less favorably than others; and that solicitation and commitment decisions were  ofDCED funds.  practices.  not based upon policies which disparately affect MBES/WBES.  E. Business Enterprise - Any legal entity which is organized in any form other than as a joint venture (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc.) to engage in lawful commercial transactions. F. Comtragtor5ubcontnactor One who participates through a contract, subcontract or lease agreement in G. MANAGEMENT CONTROL - The minority or women owners should possess the power to direct or cause the direction oft the management and policies oft the firm and to make the day-to- day as well as major decisions on matters of management, policy and operations. The firm should not be subject to formal or informal restrictions which limit the customary discretion oft the minority or women owners. There should be no restrictions through for example, by-law provisions, partnership agreements or charter requirements for cumulative voting rights or otherwise that prevent the minority or women owners, without the cooperation or vote of an owner who is not ai minority or woman, from making a business decision ofthe firm. Ifthe actual management oft the firm is contracted out to or otherwise has been placed with individuals other than the minority or woman owner, those persons who have the ultimate power tol hire and firet the managers will ordinarily be considered. as controlling the  any manner covered by the grantee's MBE/WBE Program.  September 25, 2024    business.  H. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) - A business concern that is: 1. asole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; or  2. a partnership or joint venture controlled by minorities in which 51% of the beneficial ownership 3. a corporation or other entity controlled by minorities in which at least 51% of the voting interest Minority Person - Persons who are citizens of the United States and who are Black Americans, 1. Black (African) Americans persons having origins from any oft the Black groups of Africa. The term includes persons having origins in any oft the original peoples ofthe Cape Verde's Islands. 2. Hispanic Americans - Persons having their origins from one or more of the Spanish-speaking peoples of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central or South America or the Caribbean islands. 3. Native Americans - Persons having origins from one or more of the original peoples of North America and who are: recognized as an Indian by at tribe or tribal organization. 4. Asian-Pacific Americans - Persons having origins from one or more of the original peoples of the Far Bast, Southeast Asia or the Pacific Islands, including China, Japan, Korea, Samoa, and the  interest is held by minorities; or  and 51% oft the beneficial ownership interest arel held by minorities. Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, or Asian-Pacific Americans.  Philippine Islands.  J. OPERATIONAL CONTROL: - The minority or women owners should demonstrate through the application sufficient experience, knowledge and expertise to operate that particular business. Additionally, ifthe owners ofthe firm who are not minorities or women are disproportionately responsible for the operation oft thei firm-toi include possessing any required licensing for the firm-thei firm will ordinarily be considered not being controlled by Securities, which constitute ownership or control, or both, ofa corporation for business purposes of establishing it as an MBE or WBE should be held directly by minorities or women. No securities held int trust, or by a guardian for a minor should be considered as held by minority or women in determining the ownership or control ofa corporation.  minorities or women and not qualifying as an MBE or WBE.  K. OWNERSHIP a.  Bona fide minority and women group membership may be established on thel basis of the individual's claim that hei is ai member ofa a minority group ori is of the female gender and is and has been sO regarded by that particular community. Verification of group membership may be accepted through submission ofbirth certificates, military An eligible MBE or WBE defined in this section should be an independent business. The ownership and control by minorities or women should be real, substantial and continuing and should go beyond the proi forma ownership ofthe firm as reflected in its ownership documents. The minority and women owners should enjoy the customary incidents of ownership and should share int the risks and profits commensurate with their ownership interests as demonstrated both by an examination oft the substance and form ofarrangements. Recognition ofthe  records, passports or tribal cards.  b.  September 25, 2024    business as a separate entity for tax or corporate purposes is not necessarily sufficient for recognition as an MBE or WBE. In determining whether aj potential MBE or WBE is an independent business, all relevant factors must be considered, including the date the business was established, its resources, and the nature oft the financial, lease arrangements, and other relationships the business enjoys. The contributions of capital or expertise by the minority or women owners to acquire their interests of the firm should be real and substantial. Examples ofinsufficient contributions include aj promise to contribute capital, a note payable to the firm or its minorities or women, or the mere participation as an employee rather than as a  manager.  L. Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) A business that is: 1. Asole proprietorship, owned by a woman; or  2. A partnership or joint venture controlled by women in which 51% of the beneficial ownership 3. Ad corporation or other entity controlled by women in which at least 51% of the voting interest and  interest is held by women; or  51% of the beneficial ownership interest are. held by women. M. Women United States citizens who are of the female gender.  II. PROCEDURES- INVITATIONS FOR BIDS(IFB) OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS/RFP)  A. Advertisements - IFB Only  All invitations tol bid will include thei following information:  "The bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises who have been contacted and to whom commitments have been made. Documentation of such  solicitations and commitments shall be submitted concurrently with the bid."  B. Notification of MBE/WBE- - IFB and RFP contract opportunities will be as follows:  The procedure for the CITY OF HERMITAGE to notify the minority/women business community of 1. Notice if Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposals A request will be sent to the Department of Community and Economic Development for a listing OfMBE/WBE firms that undertake the particular type of construction or service being advertised or requested. Once this listing is provided by DCED, the City will make this list available toj prospective bidders as part oft thel Notice of Invitation for bids or proposals. It remains the responsibility ofa prospective bidder to notify MBE/WBE firms and to attempt to meet the City's MBE/WBE participation goals. PA Department  of General Services website MBE/WBE search wdgwehatiepaismienhemdmerhape  2. Other Notices - Notices are to be sent to the following organizations (as appropriate):  Local Minority Churches and Organizations Appropriate Minority/Women Contractor. Associations Appropriate Minority/Women Trade Organizations  Appropriate Minority Business Technical Assistance Organizations and/or Schools  September 25, 2024    3. Plans and Specifications - Plans and Specifications or Invitations for Bids in all projects will be made available upon request to minority/women contractor associations and trade organizations. 4. List of Planholders - The names of bidders/offerors requesting bid documents will be made available upon request to minority/women businesses shown on1 the DCED-provided listing. 5. List of Minority/Women Businesses - Each bidder/offeror obtaining plans and specifications or requests for proposals for projects will be provided a list of minority/women businesses to be used  ins soliciting subcontract bids and for materials and services.  IV. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE/WBE)AND SOCIALLY/ECONOMICALLY RESTRICTED BUSINESSES (SERBS)  A. Construction Contracts (IFBs)  The CITY OF HERMITAGE has established minimum levels of participation for minority and women business enterprises (MBE/WBE) for each project in each bid category to be used solely as a guide in determining bidder responsibility. The minimum participation level for MBEs is 5% and for WBEs  5%.  The following items will be placed in all bid documents:  1., Participation Level  a. The CITY OF HERMITAGE has established minimum participation levels (MPLS) at 5% for minority business enterprises (MBE) and 5% for women business enterprises (WBE) for this project to be solely used as a threshold in determining bidder responsibility. A bidder will not be rejected as not responsible solely because it fails to reach the MPLs. To determine the participation level which has been reached, a bidder may divide the total dollar amount oft the b. MBE/WBE subcontracts and manufacturers will be credited toward the minimum level at 100%. Stocking suppliers are credited at 100%. Non-stocking suppliers which are commonly and ordinarily the custom in the industry and a part of the industry's trade practices are credited at 100%; non-stocking suppliers which are not commonly and ordinarily the custom in the C. Af firm which is both an MBE and WBE will only receive credit toward MPLS as either an MBE or WBE, but not both. Bidders must indicate on Form DCED-CCD-286, MBE/WBE Contract/Solicitation and Commitment Statement whether the firm is being listed as either an d. An MBB/WBE firm who is the prime bidder on a project will receive no MPL credit for its own work effort for services provided. MBE/WBE bidding as prime proposer must solicit e. MBE/WBE subcontractors must perform at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the  commitments by thet total dollar amount of the bidder's bid.  industry nor a part of the industry's trade practice are not credited.  MBE or a WBE.  other certified MBES/WBES participation material and/or supplies. subcontract, noti including the cost of materials, with their own employees.  2. Responsiveness  a. Bidders must complete and submit Form DCED-CCD-286 with the bid. Failure to submit this form with the bid will result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive.  September 25, 2024    b. A bidder should only solicit MBE/WBE subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, or suppliers whose services, material, or suppliers are within the scope of work and which the bidder C. Bidders failing to meet the minimum levels of participation must submit concurrently with the bid, an explanation of why the MPLs have not been met. This explanation must demonstrate that the bidder has not engaged in discriminatory practices in solicitation and utilization of MWBEO-certified MBES/WBEs to perform as subcontractors or suppliers of goods and services related to the performance ofi the contract. The evidence submitted by the bidder must (1) Indicate whether MBEs/WBES were solicited for each type of work the bidder expects to subcontract for and for all materials which the bidder expects to procure and, if not, the (2) Indicate the reason why an MBE/WBE has not been committed to for a type of subcontract work or materials in any area where a quote was received from al MBE/WBE, and: (3) In any case where no quotations are received nor commitments made to MBE or WBE firms, indicate on Form DCED-CCD-286 that no quotes were received, and if there is another reason for no commitments being made, the reason for the lack ofc commitments. d. If the bidder fails to submit evidence the bid submission shall be considered non-responsive e. Information related to the above may be submitted on Form DCED-CCD-286 or on additional  reasonably believes it will choose to subcontract with or purchase from.  demonstrate the following:  reason(s) why no such solicitation was made,  and the bid rejected. paper.  3. Responsibility  a. The submittals of each bidder are subject to review to determine whether the bidder has discriminated in the selection of manufacturers, subcontractors and suppliers. Ifal bidder has met the MPLS for MBE/WBE participation, the bidder will be presumed not to have discriminated in their selections. Where the MPLS are not met, the CITY OF HERMITAGE will determine whether discrimination has occurred. If, after investigation including a review of Form DCED-CCD-286, it is found that discrimination has occurred, the reviewed bidder shall thereby be deemed to be not responsible and the bid will be rejected. b. Documentation submitted by the bidder should meet the following standard for review:  (1) The bidder whose actions resulted in al limited or no commitment to MBEs/ WBEs was (2) MBEs/WBES were not treated less favorably than other businesses in the contract (3) Solicitation and commitment decisions were not based upon policies which disparately Commitments to MBE and WBE firms made at the time of bidding must be maintained throughout the term of the contract unless a change in commitment to these firms is pre- approved by the CITY OF HERMITAGE or the administering agency performing the  not motivated by consideration ofrace or gender; solicitation and commitment process.  affect MBES/WBEs.  evaluation oft thei invitation for Bid.  September 25, 2024    4. Access to] Information  The CITY OF HERMITAGE may obtain documents and information from any bidder, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer that may be required in order to ascertain bidder or contractor responsibility. Failure to provide requested information may result in the contractor being declared not  responsible. 5. MBE/WBE Certification  a. Bidders will not be given credit for MBES/WBEs which are not certified by the state Minority b. Under the State Act of December 21, 1984, No. 230, P.L. 210, 18 P.A.C.S.A. 4107.2 a person commits ai felony oft the third degree if, in the course of business, he/she engages in deception  and Women Business Enterprise Office (MWBEO).  relating to MBE/WBE certification.  V.  PROFESSIONALPERSONALSERVICES- REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALSIREP)  The CITY OF HERMITAGE will assign a weight for socialyeconomicaly restricted business participation for each RFP. This weight will bei included as one oft the criteria for selection for each RFP.  The following items will be placed in all requests for proposals:  A. General Information for Proposers  The CITY OF HERMITAGE strongly encourages the submission of proposals by MBE/WBEs. To achieve the objective of enhancing MBE/WBE participation, the CITY OF HERMITAGE has The CITY OF HERMITAGE will evaluate the aforementioned criteria and will assign a point value to be Proposals submitted by individuals claiming MBE/WBE status, or proposals submitted by individuals reflecting joint venture and subcontracting opportunities with MBE/WBEs, must submit documentation  established MBE/WBE utilization as a selection criteria in the evaluation process.  considered within the overall RFP total point tabulation.  verifying their claim.  B. Information Required from Contractors MBE/WBE Information  MBE/WBEs are encouraged to participate as prime proposers.  Proposers not considered MBE/WBES must describe, in narrative form, their company's approach to enhance MBE/WBE utilization on aj professional level in the implementation oft this proposal. The following options will be considered as part ofthe final criteria for selection:  Priority Rank 1. Priority Rank: 2.  Proposals submitted by MBE/WBES. Proposals submitted from aj joint venture with a Commonwealth approved MBE/WBE as ajoint  venture partner.  September 25, 2024    Priority Rank: 3.  Proposals submitted with subcontracting commitments to MBE/WBES.  Each proposal will be rated for its approach to enhancing the utilization of MBE/WBES. The optional approach used will be evaluated with option number 1 receiving the greatest value and the succeeding Contractor proposals shall include the MBE/WBE value in the Cost and Price Analysis section of the proposal. The applicable items shown in the Cost and Price Analysis section should also be used to prepare and detail the proposed MBE/WBE Commitment value including, if applicable, fiscal year breakdown. The selected contractor's MBE/WBE Commitment amount will be included as a  options receiving a value accordance with the above listed priority ranking.  contractual obligation when a contract is entered in.  C. Criteria for Selection MBE/WBE participation Emphasis here is placed on:  1. Proposals submitted by MBE/WBES. approved MBE/WBEs inj joint ventures.  2. Commitments by proposers not considered to be MBE/WBES which significantly utilize 3. Commitments by proposers not considered by the MBE/WBES which aggressively pursue the  utilization of approved MBE/WBES in subcontracting opportunities.  VI. PROCEDURES- CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE PROCESS  A. Contract Provisions contracts:  The following provisions will be included in construction contracts and/or in professional service  1. Construction Contracts  a. The prime contractor must provide the CITY OF HERMITAGE with a report of MBE/WBE subcontracting activity on a quarterly or per project basis, whichever is sooner. The report shall reflect the names of and the total dollar amount paid to all MBE/WBE b. MBE/WBE subcontractors must provide the CITY OF HERMITAGE with a report reflecting the prime contractors who have purchased their services and/or supplies on a quarterly basis. The report shall reflect the name of the prime contractor and the total  Subcontractors (including suppliers) utilized under this contract.  dollar amount invoiced and total dollar amount received for payment.  2. Professional Service Contracts  a. Commitment to Enhance MBE/WBEs  (1) Joint Venture. Ifthe joint venture relationship is dissolved, the majority owner of the contract with a commitment to an MBE/WBE, must maintain this commitment for the duration of the contract. If another MBE/WBE joint venture cannot be formed, the  September 25, 2024    majority owner must continue this commitment by entering into contractual agreement(s) with other MBE/WBES to perform on this contract. The majority owner must submit all changes to the CITY OF HERMITAGE for approval. (2) Subcontracting. Ifthe Subcontracting commitment made to the Subcontractor for the specified amount is terminated, then the firm that is awarding a contract with a specified dollar amount commitment to an MBE/WBE, must maintain this commitment for the duration of the contract. The firm awarding contract must continue this commitment by entering into contractual agreements with other MBE/WBES to perform in this contract. The majority owner must submit all changes (3) The prime proposer must provide the CITY OF HERMITAGE with a report of MBE/WBE activity on a quarterly or per project basis, whichever is sooner. The report shall reflect the names of and the total dollar amount paid to all MBE/WBEs (4) MBE/WBE subcontractors must provide the CITY OF HERMITAGE with a report reflecting the prime contractors who have purchased their services and/or supplies on a quarterly basis or per project basis, whichever is sooner. The report shall reflect the name of the prime contractor and the total dollar amount invoiced and total dollar  to the CITY OF HERMITAGE for approval.  utilized under this contract.  amount: received for payment.  B. Grantee Compliance Procedures  1. The prime contractor will be informed by the CITY OF HERMITAGE of their quarterly or per project reporting requirements. In addition, all MBE/WBE subcontractors are to be informed of 2. The CITY OF HERMITAGE will review all reports received from the prime contractor and all contractors to determine if the commitments made by the prime contractor in his/her bid are being met. Ifreports are submitted on a per project basis, this review is to be done prior to final payment  their reporting requirements.  being made to the contractor and/or subcontractor.  Records and Reports  The contractor will keep such records as are necessary to determine compliance with its minority and women business enterprise commitments. These records must be in sufficient detail to indicate the number of minority and women businesses, the contract work performed, and the percentage of minority and women businesses performing work. Additionally, the contractor is required to maintain an open file for a specified period, during which time the contract compliance person may make  periodic reviews of records pertaining to relevant contracts.  This plan adopted by the City of Hermitage Board of Commissioners, September 25, 2024, at the regular  scheduled Board Meeting.  September 25, 2024    7C  Section 504 Plan City ofHermitage September 2024  Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan ofthe  Section 504 oft the Rehabilitation Act of1973 provides that no qualified person with handicaps shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving  federal assistance. Section 7942 24 C.F.R. Part8  Qualified Individual the program or activity. Discrimination  Ac qualified individual with disabilities is anyone who meets all eligibility requirements of  Toavoid dliscriminatingagainst. individuals with disabilities, the City ofHermitage Program accessibility No one may be denied access solely by reason of disability; Program benefits Benefits may: not be denied solely because of disability; Most integrated setting appropriate - Judgment should be based on individual need; No support to discrimination - Provide no assistance or support to entities that Opportunity to serve on boards - Board membership must be open to all qualified Equal Rights and privileges - Disabled individuals may not be denied equal Physically accessible sites - Programs, activities, and workplaces must be physically Administrative accommodation - Alternatives or modifications should be made as  will provide:  discriminate; persons; treatment; accessible; needed. Elements of the Plan Self-Evaluation  The City ofl Hermitage will consult with interested citizens about plans to study the accessibility ofi its facilities, programs and/or activities. The City ofHermitage will involve those who have disabilities, relatives of persons with disabilities, and advocacy groups representing the disabled. This involvement helps to ensure that the self-evaluation is  1    conducted from the viewpoint of persons with disabilities, and therefore, more accurately The City ofH Hermitage self-evaluation consists ofi its facilities, administrative practices, and employment practices, as well as the annual projects and activities funded through federal grants. In the event that the municipality uses facilities of other municipalities or organizations to conduct the programs and activities funded with federal funds, those facilities, administrative practices and employment practices are also subject to self-  reflects their needs.  evaluation. See. Self Evaluation  Modification of Policies and Practices  When it is found that policies and practices impact negatively upon the disabled, the City of Hermitage will modify the appropriate policy or practice SO that thej problem is eliminated.  Transition Plan  In the event that City of Hermitage facilities, programs and/or activities cannot be made accessible by making administrative changes, structural changes will be necessary. A transition plan outlining those changes will be developed. The plan should identify the steps required to complete the structural modifications. Interested citizens, especially 1) Identify the physical obstacles that limit the program's accessibility to person with 2) Describe in detail the method to be used in making the facilities in question accessible; 3) Set forth the schedule of tasks, identifying actions to be taken within the first year; 4) Identify the official responsible for implementing the plan (the Section 504 Officer 5) Identify those who assisted the recipient in preparing thet transition plan.  disabled citizens, should be recruited tol help develop the plan.  disabilities;  mentioned below); and  See Transition Plan Longevity of Plan  I.City - Self-evaluation and transition plans, ifnecessary, once completed and brought into compliance for the City ofHermitage, will remain in effect until such a time as location or  new process changes and another self-evaluation is necessary.  2    Documentation must bel kept in the Master CDMG/IONE/SS/CDAGDR, file oft the II. Projects/Activties-s Self-evaluation and transition plans, if necessary are required Documentation must bel kept in the CDBG/HOME/ESG/CDBG-DK) Program file. [For Grantees with 15 or more Employees (fullorpart-time) the following must be in  Municipality.  yearly for every new project oft the municipality.  place]  Designation of Section 504 Officer  The City of Hermitage designated aj person to oversee the City of Hermitage compliance efforts. The Section 504 Officer has a thorough working knowledge of federal accessibility requirements since they are responsible for ensuring the City'so compliance and for The Section 504 Officer named below will take the lead in evaluating the municipality's facilities, programs and practices, and in drafting the transition plan ifone is needed.. All the accompanying administrative details (securing assistance from interested disabled citizens, publishing notices ofnondiscrimination, etc.) should be monitored or carried out by this compliance officer. Keeping the municipality on target with the transition plan  initiating continued compliance efforts.  schedule is also part ofh her responsibility.  Grievance Procedure  The grievance procedure provides for timely resolution of discrimination complaints which arel lodged against the City ofl Hermitage and which pertain to the accessibility ofi its policies  and practices.  See Grievance Procedure Discrimination Complaints  Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against or any representative of such a person may filea a confidential complaint with:  Local Section 504 Officer City ofl Hermitage 800 NI Hermitage Road Hermitage, PA16148 (724)981-0800 (724)981-2008 (fax) www.hermitagenet  Director, Planning & Development Department  3    Or  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development FHEO/Regional III Office Mid-Atlantic Office 100 Penn Square East, 12th Floor Philadelphia, PA: 19107 (215)861-7643 Fax: (215)656-3449 TTY: (800)927-9275 www.hud.gov Or  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  PITTSBURGH FHEO FIELD OFFICE Moorhead Federal Building 1000 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 644-5449 or (412) 644-6353 Fax: (412)644-6516 www.hud.gov  The written complaint willl be filed within 180 days oft the alleged discriminatory act unless good cause can be shown for the delay. The complaint will show the name and address of the offending party, along with the details of the events. leading to the charge of  discrimination.  Notice of Nondiscrimination  The City of Hermitage will make initial and continuing efforts to notify their participants, beneficiaries, applicants, and employees thati it does not discriminate on the basis of disability ini its federally funded programs, services, activities, and practices. The Section 504 Officer will be available for questions and comments. Initial and ongoing notification of nondiscrimination will be published using media that can be expected to reach vision and hearing-impaired individuals, which may include radio announcements and large-print flyers and newspaper notices. Also notifications will be published in multi-languages to  reach persons oft the community with Limited-English proficiency.  Sub recipient Remedial and Affirmative Action  All sub-recipients of federal grant funds through the City of Hermitage are required to adhere to the regulations of Section 504 in their provision of services or projects. Should the City of Hermitage determine that disabled individuals have been discriminated against byas sub-recipient of funding, appropriate remedial and affirmative action will be required  4    to the extent that the City ofl Hermitage deems necessary. The City of Hermitage will also determine what action should be taken in order to remedy prior discrimination.  ReviewofNon-lousing Activities  Aj person with disabilities whoi is otherwise qualified to participate in a City ofl Hermitage program and activity or use publicly owned facilities oft the municipality should not be denied the benefits of or excluded from participation in those programs or activities simply because thel buildings or structures which house them are inaccessible. Facilities, programs and activities will be designed so that persons with disabilities can generally participate in  all the activities that are federally funded. Review ofHousing Activities  Housing Units. Generally, new multifamily housing projects should be designed and built tol ber readily accessible to and usable by disabled individuals, according to Section 8.22 (a) oft the final Rule. Further, the Section states that atl least 5% oft the total dwelling units, orat least one unit ina a multifamily housing project (whichever is greater) shall be made accessible to individuals who have impaired mobility. Another 2% - or atl least one unit- will be made accessible or adaptable for those who havel hearing and vision impairments. Int this case, accessibility means that the unit is on an accessible route and is either already When substantial alterations are made to an existing housing project with atl least fifteen units and the cost is at least 75% oft the facility's replacement cost, and then at least 5% - or atl least one - oft the units will be located on an accessible or adaptable route and will be made accessible or adaptable. Another 2% - or at least one - unit willl be made accessible or adaptable to persons who have hearing or vision impairments. When other alterations are made to existing housing units, the recipient should, to the maximum extent feasible, make the units readily accessible. This is also the case when common areas are altered and when as single space in a dwelling uniti is altered. The recipient should continue to create accessible units as units are rehabilitated until at least 5% oft the units in the project have In determining whether facilities meet federal accessibility requirements, the City of Hermitage will refer to the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) for details such Ini the event that the City of Hermitage is able to make programmatic changes that enhance thea accessibility ofi its housing program to disabled applicants or residents, those changes should be identified and implemented. However, when the only remedy is to make structural changes, the recipient will prepare a transition plan itemizing the changes. Input from interested citizens, especially disabled residents, will be included, and the other  accessible or adaptable.  been made accessible or adaptable.  as acceptable door widths, lavatory heights, and ramp dimensions.  transition plan requirements listed above apply in this case.  See Transitional Plan  5    Other Housing Related Programs Homeowner. Rehabilitation Program  The City of Hermitage participates in a Homeowner Rehabilitation Program and gives priority to the selection of projects that will result in dwelling units being made readily accessible to persons with disabilities. State and private funding sources are sought to combine with federal funds to address accessibility aspects ofhome rehabilitation work. Any housing units newly constructed or rehabilitated using federal assistance will be made accessible upon the request ofaj prospective buyer. Any required alterations will adhere to the UFAS: standards, and the cost oft the changes becomes the buyersresponsibility. The cost may be added to the mortgage amount, except that the added cost will not raise either  Homeownership Programs  the sales price or the mortgage amount beyond established limits.  Historic Properties  Generally, historic properties will be made accessible when they are altered with federal dollars, unless accessibility would substantially impair the 'significant historic features" of thej property or result in undue financial and administrative burdens. SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973,AS AMENDED SELF  EVALUATION  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS  The City ofHermitage self-evaluation will be completed prior to the municipality's use of federal funds either initially and/ /or at the start ofaj project or activity. In preparation oft the self-evaluation, the City of Hermitage must consult with individuals with disabilities or Keep on file for the City of Hermitage Self Evaluation, as long as CDBG/HOM recipient, in  organizations representing them.  Master file:  a.Alistofinterested persons consulted;  b.A description ofarea examined and any problems identified; and C.A description ofmodifications made and remedial steps taken. Project/Activity Self Evaluation until released by DCED, in Program file: b.A description ofarea examined and any problems identified; and C.A description of modifications made and remedial steps taken.  a.AJ listofinterested persons consulted;  6    Adopt and implement a grievance procedure for timely resolution ofdiscrimination Make initial and continuing efforts to notify applicants, tenants, and employees that the  complaints.  City ofl Hermitage does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  ELEMENTS regulations. requirements.  Evaluation of current facilities, policies and practices relative to the Section 504 Evaluation of] projects and/or activities tol be funded with federal funds. Modifications of any facilities, policies and practices that do not meet the Section 504  Corrective action to remedy any discrimination found.  AREASTO BE EVALUATED  Buildings or facilities for physical accessibility, program outreach and communication  Eligibility and admission criteria and practice Distribution and occupancy policy and practice Percentage of accessible units - Employment (including pre-employment) Complaint processing procedures REASONABLE. ACCOMMODATION individual with a disability. a. Must be provided unless it:  Definition: an adjustmentin a federally assisted or conducted program or activity in order to accommodate thel known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified  1. Imposes an undue financial or administrative burden, as determined by the  municipality and reviewed and approved by DCED, or 2. Ita alters the fundamental nature ofthe program.  b. Must be equally effective. C. Should not be ofaj personal nature.  d. Should be provided and applied on a case-by-case basis.  ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.  ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli President  7    CITY OF HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLPACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR CDBG PROGRAM  September 2024  Under Section 104 (d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of1974, as amended, each grantee is required to adopt, make public and certify thati iti is following a  plan providing:  One for one replacement of units; and Relocation assistance.  The plan must also describe the steps that will be taken to minimize displacement of The CITY OF HERMITAGE will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate- income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate- income housing as a direct result of activities assisted with funds provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of1974, as amended, as described in 24 CFR Part 570.488 (C)(1). All replacement housing will be provided within three years oft the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in demolition or conversion, the CITY OF HERMITAGE will make publica and submit to DCED the following information in writing:  persons from their homes as a result of any assisted activity.  1.A description oft thej proposed assisted activity;  2.The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number ofl bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate-income dwelling unit as a direct result oft the assisted activity;  3.A time schedule for the commencement and completion oft the demolition or conversion; 4. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number ofl bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units; 5.The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a ow/moderate-ncome dwelling uniti for at least 10 years from the date ofi initial occupancy;  units;  and  1    7.Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of housing units with smaller dwelling units (e.g,a2 2-bedroom unit with two 1-bedroom units), or any proposed replacement of efficiency or single-room occupancy (SRO) units with units ofa a different size, is appropriate and consistent with the housing needs and priorities identified in the localities or the State's approved Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). All occupied and vacant occupiable low and moderate income dwelling units that are demolished or converted to a use other than low and moderate income dwelling units must bei replaced by governmental agencies or private developers. Replacement units may include publicl housing, or existing housing receiving Section 8 assistance. The replacement  units must be:  1. Provided within three (3)years oft the start of demolition or conversion; other statutory priorities, bel located within the same neighborhood; have been housed in the units demolished or converted;  2. Located within the grantee's jurisdiction and to the extent feasible and consistent with 3.Ofsufficient number and size tol house atl least the same number of occupants that could  4. Provided in standard condition; and  5. Designed to remain low/mod for atl least ten (10) years from the date ofinitial  occupancy.  Before obligating or expending funds that will result in the demolition of conversion of low/mod income units, the grantee must make public cand submit the following information  tol DCED:  1.A description oft thej proposed activity; be demolished or converted;  2. The location on a map, and the number of units by size (number of! bedrooms), that will  3.A time schedule for the start and completion of demolition or conversion;  4. The. location on a map, and the number of units by size (number ofbedrooms), that will 5. The source of funding and ai time schedule for the provision of replacement units; 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement unit will remain low/mod for at least  be provided as replacement units;  (10) years from the date ofinitial occupancy; and  2    7. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of dwelling units with smaller dwelling units (e.g.a 2-bedroom unit with two 1-bedroom units) is consistent with Each low/moderate-ncome household that is displaced by demolition or conversion must be provided with relocation assistance. The household may elect to receive Uniform 1.Advisory services att thel level described in 49 CFR Part 24, subpart C. Grantees shall advise tenants oft their rights under the Fair Housing Act and ofr replacement housing opportunities in such ai manner that, to the extent feasible, they will have a choice between relocating within their neighborhoods and other neighborhoods consistent with the 2.1 Payment for moving expenses at thel levels described in 49 CFR Part 24 subpart D; 3. The reasonable and necessary cost ofany security deposit required to rent the replacement dwelling unit, and for credit checks required to rent or purchase the  the housing needs oflow- and moderate-income households.  Relocation Act assistance or the following:  grantees responsibility to affirmatively further fairl housing;  replacement dwelling unit;  4. Interim living costs - the grantee shall reimburse a person for actual reasonable out-of- pocket costs incurred in connection with temporary relocation, including moving expenses (a) Thej person must relocate temporarily because continued occupancy oft the dwelling unit constitutes a substantial danger to the health or safety oft the person or the public; or (b)7 The person is displaced from al ow/moderate-ncome dwelling unit, none ofthe available replacement dwelling units qualifies as a ow/moderate-ncome dwelling unit, and a suitable low/moderate-income dwelling is scheduled to become available; and  and increased housing costs, if:  One oft the following forms of replacement housing assistance:  (a) Each person must be offered rental assistance equal to 60 times the amount necessary to reduce the monthly rent and estimated average: monthly costi if utilities fora replacement dwelling to the "Total Tenant Payment" as determined by 24 CFR Part (1)30 percent oft the family's monthly adjusted income (adjustment factors include the number of people in the family, medical expenses and child care expenses);  813.107. Under 813.107 the tenant must pay the highest of:  (2) 10 percent oft the family'smonthly, gross income; or  (3) Ifthe family is receiving a payment for welfare assistance from aj public agency and a part oft the payment, adjusted in accordance with the family'sactual housing costs, is  3    specifically designated by the agency to meet the family's housing costs, the portion oft the All oraj portion oft this assistance may be offered through a certificate orl housing voucher (b) Ifthe person purchases an interest in a housing cooperative or mutual housing association and occupies a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling in the cooperative or association, the person may elect to receive a lump sum payment. This lump sum payment shall be equal to the capitalized value of 60 monthly installments of the amount thati is obtained by subtracting the "Total Tenant Payment," as determined under 24 CFR Part 813.107, from the monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities ata comparable replacement dwelling unit. To compute the capitalized value, the installments shall be discounted at the rate ofinterest paid on passbook savings deposit byaf federally- insured bank or savings and loan institution conducting business within the grantee's jurisdiction. To the extent necessary to minimize hardships to the household, the grantee shall, subject to appropriate safeguards, issue a payment in advance oft the purchase oft the (c) Displaced low/moderate-income tenants shall be advised of their right to elect relocation assistance pursuant to the Uniform Relocation regulations appearing at49CFR Part 24 as an alternative to the relocation assistance described above.  payment that is SO designated. for rental assistance.  interest in the housing co-operative or mutual housing association.  Definitions. For the purposes oft this section:  "Comparable replacement dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit that:  (a) Meets the criteria of 49 CFR Part 24.2(d) (1) through (6); and  (b) Is available at ai monthly cost for rent plus estimated average monthly utility costs that does not exceed the "Total Tenant Payment" as determined under 24 CFR Part 813.107 after taking into account any rental assistance the household would receive.  "Displaced person" means any ow/moderate-ncome family ori individual that moves from real property, or moves his or her personal property from real property, permanently and involuntarily, as a direct result of the conversion ofa ow/moderate-ncome dwelling unit or demolition in connection with an activity Low/moderate-ncome dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit with a market rent (including utility costs) that does not exceed the applicable Fair Market Rent (FMR) for existing housing established under 24 CFR Part 888, except that the definition does notinclude a unit that is owned and occupied by the same person before and  assisted under this part.  after the assisted rehabilitation.  4    "Standard Condition" means a dwelling unit that meets all local housing codes; ori if there are no local codes, meets all housing quality standards oft the Section 8 "Substandard condition suitable for rehabilitation" means a dwelling unit that will have a fair market value, after rehabilitation, greater than the cost ofr rehabilitation "Vacant occupiable dwelling unit" means a vacant dwelling unit that is in a standard condition; or a vacant dwelling unit that isi in a substandard condition, but iti is suitable for rehabilitation; ora a dwelling unit in any condition that has been occupied (except by a squatter) at any time within the period beginning one. year before the date ofe execution oft the agreement by the grantee covering the  Existing Housing Programs. tor make the unit standard.  rehabilitation or demolition.  ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024.  ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli President  5    City of Hermitage, Pennsylvania  Community Development Block Grant Program  SECTION 3 ACTION PLAN September 2024 Policy Statement  Itis the public policy oft the City ofl Hermitage toj promote the opportunity for full participation by low-and very low-income persons, and to business concerns which provide economic opportunities tol low-and very low-income persons, in its Community The City of Hermitage has developed a Section 3. Action Plan to identify the goals, objectives, and actions that will be implemented to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 3. The City of] Hermitage's intent to develop this plan to include input from various municipal departments, as well as DCED. When it is applicable, input  Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME, Programs.  from other agencies and companies will be included in this plan.  Section 3 Numerical Goals  The City of Hermitage must comply with the following Commonwealth ofl Pennsylvania  Section 3 numerical goals as mandated by 24 CFR135.30);  Employment & Training  Iti is the City of Hermitage's policy to utilize, to the best ofthe City's ability and availability, residents and other Section 3 eligible persons and businesses in contracts partially or wholly funded with monies from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Hermitage has established employment and training goals that contractors and subcontractors should meet in order to comply with Section 3  requirements.  Our Employment numerical goal is thirty percent (30%) oft the aggregate number ofr new  hires in any fiscal year. Our Contracting goals: 3 businesses at least:  We may demonstrate compliance with this requirement by committing to award to Section  1    Ten percent (10%) ofthe total dollar amount ofa all Section 3 covered contracts in connection with housing rehabilitation, housing construction and other public Tenj percent (10%) oft the total project cost of Section 3 covered projects in any fiscal yeari in connection with housingrehablitation, housing construction and other Iti is the responsibility of contractors, vendors and suppliers to implement progressive efforts to attain Section 3 compliance. Any contractor who does not meet the Section 3 numerical goals must demonstrate why meeting the goals was not feasible. All contractors submitting bids or proposals to the CDBG program are required to certify The Section 3 Contract Clause specifies the requirements for contractors hired for Section 3 covered projects. The Section 3 Clause must bei included in all Section 3 Covered contracts. The Section 3 Contract Clause is on file with the City and made  construction.  public construction.  that they comply with the requirements of Section 3.  available when applicable.  Section 3 Program Participant Certification Procedure  The Section 3 Compliance Officer, City ofl Hermitage, Director, Planning and Development Department, will certify Section 3 program participants who reside within the borders oft the City of Hermitage and who are seeking preference in training and employment by completing and attaching adequate proof of Section 3 eligibility, ,as All persons living in the community who meet the Section 3 eligibility guidelines can, by appointment, visit the Section 3 Compliance Officer to completeaj job Once this assessment, is complete, the Section 3 Compliance Officer will determine if the individual meets the eligibility requirements and isj job ready. Ifthe individual is deemed eligible for Section 3 participation and deemed not ready for employment, a referral will be made to other agencies that are better equipped to address the individual's needs, i.e., substance abuse providers, etc. The Section 3 job readiness component is aj part oft the City of Hermitage's commitment toj provide economic opportunities and training to residents/eligible Assisting Contractors to Achieve Section 3 Hiring and Contracting Goals The City of] Hermitage will assist contractors with little or no experience in achieving  required.  readiness assessment.  participants tol become gainfully employed.  Section 3 hiring and contracting goals by:  2    Requiring the contractor to present a list, to the Section 3 Compliance Officer, of the number ofsubcontracting. and/or employment opportunities expected tol be Section 3 Compliance Officer will provide the contractor with al list ofi interested and Section 3 Compliance Officerwill provide contractor with al list of Section 3 business Section 3 Compliance Officer will inform contractor ofl known issues that might Section 3 Compliance Officer will review the new hire clause with contractors and subcontractors. to ensure that thei requirement is understood. Itis not intended for contractors and subcontractors to terminate existing employee, but to make every effort feasible to employ Section 3 program participants before any other person, when hiring additional employees needed to complete proposed work to be  generated from the initial contract.  qualified Section 3 residents for construction projects. concerns interested and qualified for construction projects. affect Section 3 residents from performing job related duties.  performed with HUD (federal) funds.  Preference for Contracting with Section 3 Business Concerns  In compliance with Section 3 regulations, the City ofl Hermitage will require contractors and subcontractors (including professional service contractors) to direct their efforts Contractors and subcontractors. are expected to extend to the greatest extent feasible efforts to achieve the numerical goals established by the City. Contracts must document that qualified Section 3 Business Concerns have been sought to fulfill subcontracts utilizing certification for business concerns seeking Section 3 preference in contracting and demonstration of capability. Contractors must submit Section 3 Contractor Solicitation and Commitment  towards contracts to Section 3 business concerns.  Statements with their bids.  Evidence of Section 3 Certification  Any business seeking Section 3 preference in the awarding of contracts or purchase agreements with the City of Hermitage shall complete the form Certification for Business Concerns Seeking Section 3 Preference in Contracting and Demonstration of Capability," - which can be obtained from the Section 3 Compliance Officer. The business seeking Section 3 preference must be able toj provide adequate documentation as evidence of eligibility for preference under the Section 3 Program. Certifications for Section 3 preference: for business concerns must be: submitted to the Section 3 Compliance Officer prior to the submission of! bids for approval. Ifthe Section 3 Compliance Officer previously approved the business concern to be Section 3 certified, then the prior certification can be submitted along with the bid.  Efforts to Award Contract Opportunities to Section 3 Business Concerns  3    The City of Hermitage uses the following methods to notify and contract with Section 3 Advertise contracting opportunities via newspaper, mailing, internet, or posting notices that provide general information about the work tol be contracted and where Provide written notice of contracting opportunities to all known Section 3 business concerns. The written notice will bej provided in sufficient time to enable business concerns the opportunity to respond to the bid invitation. Coordinate pre-bid meetings at which the Section 3 business concerns would be informed of upcoming contracting opportunities in advance. Conduct workshops on the City contracting procedures to include bonding, insurance, and other pertinent requirements, in a timely manner in an effort to allow Section 3 business concerns the opportunity to take advantage of any Contract the City of Hermitage, state Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) contractor associations, and community organizations to inform them ofcontracting opportunities and to request their assistance in identifying Section 3 Establish relationships with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Minority and Women's Business Enterprise MBE/WBE association, Community Development corporations, and other sources as necessary to identify programs for educating and mentoring residents with a desire to start their own business. Seek out referral sources in order to ensure job readiness for publichousing residents through on-tne-yob-training (OJT) and mentoring to obtain necessary skills that will transferi into the external labor market. Develop relationships with area business development programs, to enable referral ofr residents interested in starting their own businesses to learn to prepare contracts, prepare taxes, obtain licenses, bonding, and insurance.  business concerns when contracting opportunities exist.  to obtain additional information.  upcoming opportunities.  businesses.  Section 3 Residents Recruitment, Training, and Employment Goals The City of Hermitage will identify partner organizations which have the resources to provide training and employmentopportunities to Section 3 program participants. These agencies will routinely residents of theiravailable career development trainings and employment opportunities. The City ofHermitage will advertise CDBG contract opportunities by posting job vacanciesi in common areas of all oft the above agencies and  neighborhood community organizations.  Adatabase will be developed of certified Section 3 businesses. Ad database will be developed of eligible qualified Section 3 Business concerns to contact with respect to the availability of contract opportunities.  4    Ap provision for a specific number of Section 3 program participants to bet trained or employed by the contractor (as goal) will be incorporated into the county'sstandard  CDBG Section 3 language.  Employment of Section 3 Program Participants  The Section 3 Compliance Officer will hold a meeting with all residents prior to their The meeting will assess job readiness (i.e., childcare, transportation, work maturity, job retention skills). Only residents meeting the minimum qualifications of the contractor or subcontractor will be referred to the job site. Residents not deemed jobi ready would be referred elsewhere. It is imperative that the resident's basic needs are: met prior to Ifar resident is referred to a contractor and does not perform satisfactorily due toj poor work habits (i.e., tardiness, absenteeism, alcohol/drugs, abusive language, fighting, etc.), she/he will be allowed two additional opportunities tol be referred to other contractors. Ifafter that time the resident still does not perform satisfactorily, it will be mandatory that she/he attend and complete a job readiness class, alcohol/drug treatment center, or any other program that! he or she may be required to attend. After successful completion the resident will be given the opportunity tol be reinstated on the list of Residents experience problems with contractors should first communicate the problem to the employer. Ifthe problem cannot be solved between the employee and employer, the Section 3 Compliance Officer will meet with the parties involved to assist in trying to resolve the problem. Residents and employers (contractors or subcontractors) should document problems whenever they occur and record any and all efforts to correct them. The written documentation of the problem should be submitted to the Ino order to qualify for employment with contractors, residents must be certified as Through the efforts of our aforementioned program partners, Section 3 residents not interested in construction employment opportunities will be assessed for other skills, (clerical, administrative, etc.) and will have the opportunity to receive help with interviewing techniques, mock interviews, resume preparation, application assistance, employment lead, and how to dress for success when conducting aj job search. Residents interested inj pursuing General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and continued training education will be referred to the appropriate agency, by the Section 3  being hired by a contractor.  employment.  residents available for work.  Section 3 Officer.  Section 3 covered residents, and be at least eighteen years of age.  Compliance Officer.  Contractor's Requirements in Employing Section 3 Participants  5    Under the City ofHermitage CDBG Section 3 Program, contractors and subcontractors  are required to:  Provide employment opportunities to Section 3 residents. Document efforts that will be utilized to seek Section 3 participants. After the award of contracts, the contractor must, prior to beginning work, inform  Section 3j participants of the following: The location and scope oft the work  Names oft the Section 31 business concerns to be utilized, Estimates oft the number ofe employees tol be utilized for contract, Projected number of available positions, to include job descriptions and wage rates (construction wages consistent with Davis Bacon) Notify the Section 3 Compliance Officer oft their interests regarding employment of Section 3 participants prior to hiring. The Section 3 Compliance Officer will ensure tha the participant is Section 3 eligible, by assessing the Section 3 database to ensure job readiness. Additionally, the legal department will be contacted to ensure that the individuals are not involved in any legal proceedings against/ with Submit al list of core employees (including gadministrative, clerical, planning and other positions pertinent to the construction trades) at the time of contract: award. Document the performance of Section 3 participants (positive and negative) regarding punctuality, attendance, etc., and provide this information to the Section 3 Immediately notify the Section 3 Compliance Officer ofany problems experienced Immediately notify the Section 3 Compliance Officer ifa participant quits, walks off, ori is terminated for any reason. The contractor must provide written documentation of all such incidents to support such decisions to the Section 3 Compliance Officer to determine if an investigation is warranted.  the City.  Compliance Officer.  due to the employment of Section 3 participants.  ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.  ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli President  6    CITY OF HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR CDBG PROGRAMS  September 2024  Citizens must be provided with information in a timely manner and afforded a reasonable opportunity toj participate in the CDBG planning and evaluation process. Applicants/grantees shall comply with the following minimum citizen participation requirements and are encouraged to expand their efforts in order to maximize opportunities for citizen involvement. In satisfying these citizen participation requirements, applicants/grantees shall not bei restricted in their responsibility or  authority to develop and execute CDBG Programs. A. General Requirements. All applicants/grantees shall:  1. Follow procedures which inform and encourage citizens to participate in the CDBG planning and evaluation process. Special emphasis shall be placed on procedures which emphasize thej participation oflow and moderate income, minority and handicapped persons who reside in slum and blight areas, and in other areas where CDBG funds are 2. Provide citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information and records relating to proposals for the use offunds being applied for as well as the actual prior use of CDBG funds. Applicants/grantees must take steps to ensure that pertinent application/Program information and records are accessible to the public, and that the public has been made aware of when and where material is available for inspection. 3. Hold public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond toj proposals and questions at all stages oft the Community Development Program, including atl least the development of needs, the review of proposed activities, and the review of program performance. The public hearings shall be held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries and with accommodation for the handicapped. The public hearings will be held in connection with each entitlement allocation. Municipalities must hold aj public hearing for citizen participation in the development of needs, and conduct another public hearing after a plan for use oft the funds is published and prior to application 4. Provide technical assistance, upon request, to groups of persons ofl low and moderate income, or their representatives, when such assistance is needed in developing proposals for use of CDBG funds. The level and type ofa assistance is to be determined by each  proposed for expenditure or are being expended.  approval by the governing body.  applicant/grantee.  1    5. Provide a timely written response to written complaints and grievances. A timely response is one which is made within fifteen (15) working days from receipt oft the written 6.Id Identifyifand when it may be necessary to meet the needs of non-English speaking citizens. When such needs are identified, applicants/grantes must: meet these needs as 7. Maintain citizen participation files which contain documentation that demonstrates compliance with all requirements contained in this Citizen Participation Plan.  compaint/gnevance  part oft the advertising and public hearing requirements.  B. Minimum Citizen Participation Requirements During the Application Planning Development, and Submission Process. In developing applications for CDBG funds,  applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements:  1. Provide public notice(s) of the first public hearing to obtain citizens views and comments  on how CDBG funds should be used. This public notice shall contain: (a)T The date, time and location oft the first public hearing;  (b) The amount of CDBG funds available;  (c) The range of activities which may be undertaken with CDBG funds;  (d) The amount of CDBG funds proposed tol benefit low and moderate income persons; (e) An identification of activities that could result in displacement and the applicant's plans for minimizing such displacement. The notice must. also state that the applicant is responsible for replacing alll low and moderate income housing units that may be replacing all low and moderate income housing units that may be demolished or converted. The types and levels of assistance the applicant plans to make available to persons displaced by CDBG funded activities even ifr no displacement is expected to occur, must be explained at (OAstatement: that citizens may also comment on the applicant's prior use of CDBG funds. 2. Hold the first public hearing to elaborate upon the contents oft the public notice(s) and to At this publichearing, the applicant must explain its responsibility toi replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low and moderate income dwelling units that may be demolished or converted to another use. The applicants' explanation must: include the following: (a) Replacement must take place within three years of emoltion/conversion:  this public hearing; and  obtain citizen comments and questions.  2    (b) Replacement units must bel located within the applicant's jurisdiction (within the same (C)T The replacement units must be of sufficient. size tol house at least the same number of occupants that could havel been housed ini the units emoishe/converted: (d) The replacement units must be provided in standard condition;  municipality where emoltion/conversion may occur);  (e)' The replacement units must be designed to remain low and moderate income units for The applicant must: also explain that prior to obligating or expending funds that will result in the demolition or conversion oflow and moderate income housing units, it will publicize  atl least ten years from the date ofinitial occupancy.  and provide opportunity for citizen comment on the following: (a)Adescription of the proposed malnoyonenoatN, (b) The general location and the number of units by size that willl be  demolshe/converted:  (C)A time schedule for the start and completion of demoltion/Conversion;  (d) The general location and number of units by size that will be provided as replacement (e)" The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement units; and () The basis for concluding that the replacement units will remain low/mod for at least 10  units;  years from initial occupancy.  3. Following the first public hearing, the applicant must consider all comments and views 4. Provide public notice(s) on the second public hearing to obtain citizens' views and comments on the proposed use off funds. This public notice shall contain: (a)The date, time and location of the second public hearing;  received and develop its proposed use off funds.  (b) Sufficient detail on the proposed use of funds to permitmeaningul citizen comments at  the public hearing;  3    (c) The deadline for public comment prior to the date that thel local governing body will meet to consider the application and where and when the proposed application may be (d) The date, time and location of the meeting where thel local governing body will consider approval oft the application. (This meeting must be after the second public hearing and the 5.1 Hold the second public hearing to elaborate on the proposed use off funds and to allow NOTE: Public: notices must be published a minimum of five (5) days prior to thej public hearings and in a newspaper(s) of general circulation. The location and time of public hearings are critical to a successful citizen participation process. The location ofthe hearings must be convenient to potential program beneficiaries and low and moderate income populations. Special accommodations must be extended toj persons with disabilities, and publicnotices must inform such persons as to how they may request and obtain needed accommodations. Publicl hearing sites must be accessible to persons with Applicants are encouraged to take other reasonable steps to inform citizens, especially those identified in A.1. above. Otherinformational media that should be considered are:  inspected prior to the meeting oft the local governing body; and  deadline for public comment.)  for citizens' comments and questions.  disabilities.  (1) Radio/television public service announcements; (2) Public and private organization bulletins and newsletters;  (3) Social service organizations; (4) Public housing bulletin boards; (5) Minority organizations; and  (6) Other organizations, institutions or businesses located in or serving low and moderate  income areas.  (7) Websites /Social Media  C.Minimum Citizen Participation Requirements for Program Modifications: When iti is necessary for grantees to modify approved projects, the following citizen  participation requirements must bei met. Prior to modifyinga approved projects grantees must:  4    1. Provide aj public notice, at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, oft the proposed modification and provide the deadline by which public comments must be received. The notice must also indicate the date that the local governing body will conduct aj public hearing concerning the proposed modification. Timeliness of these notifications 2. The grantee must consider all comments received as a result oft the public notice and 3. Upon approval oft the modification by the local government, iti must be made available for  must be in accordance with the grantee's Citizen Participation Plan. hearing, and ifa appropriate, modify the proposed modification.  public inspection.  D. Other Special Project Grants or Emergency Declaration:  From time tot time a new special program will be released by HUD or an emergency declaration will be made that will allow the City of Hermitage and other grantees to change the use oft their federal funds to address the immediate needs of the municipality. Along with the new programs or eligible activities, there will be waivers to the standard citizen participation process that detail what the process will be to temporarily change the municipality's citizen participation plan to avail themselves to these funds. Ini the event that other federal special programs are awarded to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ori ifan emergency declaration is made that affects the administration ofthe existing federal programs, that are authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of1 1974, as amended, Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of1990, as amended, and/or Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act 1987, as amended, and administered by DCED, the citizen participation requirements will be followed in accordance with either the statute or regulations set forth in the program. IfHUD may allow for or provides opportunities to request waivers to specific elements of the citizen participation process DCED will determine whether. a waiver is necessary and seek use of the waiver authority in accordance with information provided by HUD. Once the waiver is granted by HUD toi the Commonwealth, the special conditions will bej passed to its grantees, ifnecessary, to streamline the citizen participation process in accordance with the ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 25th DAY OFSEPTEMBER: 2024.  regulations in place.  ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Gary P. Hinkson City Secretary  Duane Piccirilli President  5    10a  To: From: Subject: Date:  Hermitage Board of Commissioners Gary Hinkson, City M Halloween Trick or TreaHours September 16, 2024  The staffi is recommending that the Board adopt the 2024 Halloween Trick or Treat hours as 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024. These are the same hours as set The hours for Trick or Treat will be an agenda item at the September 25 regular meeting  by the Board last year.  ofthe Board of Commissioners.    10b  CITH OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY ORDINANCENO.  WHEREAS, Wheatland Borough ("Borough") established a non-uniform pension plan for its employees on or about January 1, 1991 and with ai municipal code of4 43-135-3N ("Plan");  and  WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Municipal System administered the Plan; and WHEREAS, by way of a Joint Agreement dated August 2, 2022, the Borough agreed to WHEREAS, the City has agreed to assume any legal and financial responsibility for the WHEREAS, the plan does not have any active members, but does have deferred/vested WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Board ("Board") has agreed to permit the sponsorship and assignment of the Plan (including the assets and liabilities  merge into the City ofHermitage ("City") effective January 1,2024;  Plan; and  members and retired members; and  thereunder) as described herein.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that:  1) 2)  The City hereby agrees to sponsor the Plan effective as of. January 1, 2024. The City hereby accepts transfer of any and all of the Borough's rights, title and interest in and to the Plan, the duty and responsibility to perform any and all acts and obligations of the Borough under the Plan and applicable law and the liabilities arising thereunder, and the City agrees to accept and assume the same as The City hereby accepts the assignment of the Plan and agrees to be bound by all of the requirements and provisions of the Plan, the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law, 53 P.S. $881.101 et seq. ("Retirement Law") and the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, 53 P.S. $895.101 et seq., and to assume all duties, obligations and responsibilities, financial and otherwise,  ifthe City had been an original party to the Plan.  3)  placed upon member municipalities.  4) The City hereby assumes full responsibility and liability for all future benefit payments to the existing retired members and their beneficiaries and for all acts performed directly or indirectly under the Plan, including acts committed by the The City agrees that the Board shall continue to administer and provide the benefits set forth in the amended Plan entered into between the Board and the  Borough prior to the effective date of this assignment.  5)  Borough (the "Contract").    6) The City hereby assumes all responsibility and liability for any unfunded liability created due to the benefit structure set forth in the Contract and for all future benefit accruals and payments to the retired members and their beneficiaries and for all acts performed directly or indirectly under the Plan, including acts committed by the Borough prior to the effective date oft this assignment. Payment for any contribution obligation established by the adoption of this Ordinance and the Contract shall be made by the City in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law and the Municipal Pension Plan Funding  7)  Standard and Recovery Act.  8) The passage and adoption of this Ordinance by the City is an official acceptance of the Contract and the financial obligations resulting from the administration of The City agrees to indemnify and hold the harmless PMRS, its Board, officers and employees from any liability arising under this assignment and/or any other  the Contract.  9)  actions taken to affect the intent oft this Ordinance.  10) Ad duly certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with PMRS.  11) Any and all actions and decisions heretofore taken by any official of the City or any person in connection with any transaction or objectives approved by the foregoing resolutions, and all transactions related thereto, were and are hereby authorized, affirmed, adopted, approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects; and any and all actions and decisions to be taken by such official or person in furtherance of the objectives of the preceding resolutions were and are hereby authorized, affirmed, adopted, approved, ratified and confirmed in all respects.  2    All ordinances and resolutions inconsistent with this action are hereby repealed. This ordinance  shall become effective immediately. SO ORDAINED this  day of  20  BY:  ATTEST:  ATTEST  PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT BOARD  BY:  BY:  PMRS Secretary  PMRS Board Chair  DATE:  Approved as to form and legality:  BY  BY:  49-FA-1.0 Office of General Counsel  Chief Counsel, PMRS 49-FA-1.0 Office of Attorney General  BY:  3    ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION  9-1  Minutes  8/15/2024  Work Session  9-2  Minutes  8/21/2024  Work Session    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WORK SESSION MEETING AUGUST 15, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane J. Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Cameron S. Linton, Member Louis E. Squatrito, Jr., Member John Moroco, Member Bernie Harry, City Treasurer Brett Stedman, City Solicitor  Staff members in attendance were: Gary Hinkson  Adam Piccirillo John Flynn Vikki Gruitza Wayne Covert  Jeremy Coxe Kristina Thomas Neil Hosick Amy Gargiulo  Gary Gulla Mark Longietti Don Cannon  There were five (5) members of the public in attendance.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Mr. Piccirilli opened the public comments.  John Styduhar, 590 Westinghouse Boulevard, commented that there is a noticeable difference in the livability of the neighborhood since the FOP range was closed to the public. He said that the neighbors feel a lot safer now that they "are not being subject to the ongoing gunfire from the hooligans who were going there". He thanked whoever was instrumental in denying permits to individuals outside ofl law enforcement SO they could not use the range. Due to the uncertainty about what will happen there in the future, he asked if the City could shed some light on what they plan to bring up with the Sharon FOP. Gary Hinkson responded that they have not yet been able to schedule ai meeting with the Sharon FOP, but he is confident that they will. The purpose oft the meeting will be to discuss getting an opinion on the safety oft the range by someone with credentials and who is unbiased in assessing the range. Ifthere are recommendations to be addressed, then they will. They will also discuss what the long-range plans are for the range. He said he would like an informational meeting with them to express the City's position on this Mr. Styduhar added that whenever they hear shooting (at the range) one of them ini their (neighborhood watch-like group) goes down there. Ifiti is someone not associated with law enforcement, they call the non-emergency 911 number and ask them toi investigate. Most oft the  issue and will keep Mr. Styduhar posted.    time we cannot tell if they are law enforcement officers. He also commented that in 1991 there was a signed petition saying that property owners in that area were against the presence oft the shooting range on North Water Avenue primarily due to the close proximity to the residential area and they asked for assistance with safety concerns then. Nothing was done at that time and  they hope history does not repeat itself.  There being no further comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the public comments.  DEPARTMENT REPORTS  Mr. Hinkson reviewed the department reports and there were no questions.  AGENDA REVIEW  The August Board Meeting agenda included the following items:  Planning and zoning has multiple subdivision plans and consolidations.  Public hearing and final vote on an ordinance adopting the pilot First-Time Homebuyer Public hearing and final vote on an ordinance authorizing the sale ofa a vacant parcel of Mr. Hinkson stated that, based on Commissioner Moroco's suggestion, he is having a report put together listing other available vacant properties the City acquired with the merger of Wheatland. There may be 10-12 residential properties. Some may be too small for a home, but neighboring Mr. Moder moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Squatrito. The meeting adjourned at 6:20  Assistance Program and authorizes funding. land in Wheatland neighborhood.  property owners may want to purchase them.  p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson August 30, 2024    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WORK SESSION MEETING AUGUST 21, 2024  President Duane. J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane J. Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Cameron S. Linton, Member Louis E. Squatrito, Jr., Member John Moroco, Member Brett Stedman, Solicitor Gary Gulla Mark Longietti Jeremy Coxe  Staffmembers in attendance were: Gary Hinkson  Adam Piccirilli Wayne Covert  Joel Ristvey Don Cannon Jessica Gotch  Randy Ketcham Vikki Gruitza Neil Hosick  Kristina Thomas Rachael Manuel Amy Gargiulo  There were: no members of the public in attendance.  PUBLIC COMMENTS public comments. AGENDA REVIEW  Mr. Piccirilli opened the public comments. There being no comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the  There were no changes to the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson August 23,2024