ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION finance on Thursday, August 29, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  August 29, 2024  A special meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held to review issues and In attendance were council members Joann Brennan, Cheryl Dempsey, Judy Stednitz- Julian, Bill Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Tony Klazas, President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Others in attendance included Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey, Police Chief William Dempsey, Barbara Artz, Vaughn Vesay, Adrian Portland  Tomko.  and Anna Velazquez.  Mayor Tomko presented council with documentation concerning the off-road vehicles driving through the borough. Chief Dempsey added the state route coming from Port Carbon was maintained by the state and he thought the state should be contacted to clean up Second Street of the leftover gravel. He reviewed the policy regarding the Councilman Diehl questioned where we stood with the Amusement Ordinance. Mayor Tomko added the first draft was too complex to enforce. An ordinance limiting the hours of operation and possibly assessing a fee for each machine is more in line what council  handicap regulations.  is asking for.  Council President Dempsey asked if there was any Public Comment.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Vaughn Vesay shared with council a QR Code that will be posted throughout the Borough for easier access for residents to view the council meetings on line. Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino informed council the 14-year-old metering system is having issues communicating. Technology has changed since it's installation. Itcould cost about $5,000 to replace all 6 units. Another option would be to go cellular. Petrozino will get an estimate and get back to council. One way or another, the system needs to be replaced or the Electric Light Department will lose their communication with the billing system. Concerning the peak shaving generators, AMP is still very interested and is working on numbers. PPL gave a high-level quote of $650,000 and Norm Baron is working on numbers from our end to tie into the system, guessing upwards of one million dollars total for a second line. Council posed several questions regarding the generators. Petrozino explained and answered questions council had and suggested  Norm Baron of Utility Engineers come to the next Work Session.    Finally, the borough was notified by PJM that an increase in capacity charge will be assessed across the board beginning in July 2025, which will result in a significant increase in rate charged to the Borough for electricity. This will be taken into  consideration for the 2025 budget.  Mayor Tomko presented the Minimal Municipal Obligations (MMO) in order to determine  the pension contributions fori the 2025 budget.  Borough Secretary Roland Price reviewed the Borough Secretary notes. On behalf of Mayor Tomko the Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMO'S) are presented to council. The MMO's are needed to determine the pension contributions to be Demolition of the four structures will occur within the next few weeks. The County Commissioners have awarded the bids to the various demolition contractors. The structure at 212 Cherry Street is still pending due to a possible legal issue. (113 and  included in the 2025-budget.  115 E. Hancock Street; 28 N. Nichols Street and 6S S. Mill Street) The Little League project will commence next week.  Does Council wish to set Trick or Treat Night for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6 Iwill be attending the PMEA Conference from Wednesday, September 4 thru Friday,  p.m.- 8 p.m.?  September 6th of next week.  An Executive Session is requested to discuss negotiations. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Police Chief Dempsey reminded council about Community Safety Night to be held on  The executive session began at 7:03 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.  The executive session ended at 7:35 p.m. The council meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.  Roland Price Borough Secretary    SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING  September 3, 2024  The September monthly Council Meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Council Chambers, St. Clair Municipal Building, 16 S. Third Street, St. Clair. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. Answering the roll call were council members: Joann Brennan, Bill Dempsey, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Tony Klazas and Council President Thomas Dempsey. Absent was Mayor Richard Tomko. Also, present included Engineer Brian Baldwin, Solicitor Ed Brennan, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Fire Chief Frank Uhrin, Barbara Artz, Michael Boyer, Vaughn Vesay, Mike Jackson, Tony Sylvester, Joe Corby, Erin Portland, Brandy Melstee, Leea Klinger, and Joshua Sophie of Coal Region  Canary.  Pledge of Allegiance  Councit memberJoann Brennan read the council prayer.  Copies of the minutes of the previous council meeting have been given borough council members, are there any errors or corrections? If not, they  stand approved. PUBLIC COMMENT  Erin Portland thanked council for adding the DEP Hotline to the monthly newsletter, stating that this is the only number that should be used. She was concerned by the Code Red message that was sent over Labor Day weekend concerning the landfill scrubber system being down and lack of details. She added there are methane readings now coming from the landfill and there is no leachate collection system at the landfill at this time. There continues to be a truck issue, waste trucks from New Jersey. Erin suggested that council consider an Environmental Advisory Committee and that she would be willing to serve. The committee would not only be involved with the BRADS Landfill but other projects like litter control, recycling and the trail. Lower Saucon Township has a similar committee. She left documentation for council to review. Michael Jackson spoke concerning the crossing guard situation on Wade Road. The shortfall in personnel is the problem. He also suggested council should ask the residents for ideas concerning the problem with the electrical grid in St. Clair.  MAYOR'S REPORT  1. Residents are reminded of the St. Clair Fire Department's annual donation drive. Ia ask all residents to contribute to our all-volunteer fire department    2  which is a vital service to the residents of our borough. The volunteer men and women of our fire departments, who donate hours and hours of their time and efforts in this important public service, depend upon the public's generous donation of money to continue this vital work. These public-spirited volunteers give SO much of themselves for the benefit of  all of us. The address for donations is:  P.O. Box 23, St. Clair, PA 17970  2. School and school related activities have begun and drivers are reminded to drive with extra care and to follow all vehicle code laws pertaining to areas 3. loppose allowing ATV's or any other of this type of unlicensed vehicle on  around school buildings and school bus stops.  borough streets.  Historical Note  St. ClairVeterans Memorial: Stadium was re-dedicated on Friday evening, August 23rd. The site for this stadium was selected by the St. Clair School Board in 1949 and the Veterans Memorial Stadium was dedicated in 1950. On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, to accept the  report; approved. SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Solicitor Ed Brennan updated council on the conservatorship list.  212 Cherry Street is back on the demolition list. 601 Wade Road needs a petition to be filed. conservatorship list, ifit meets qualifications.  30 Thompson Street has changed hands and may be put as a candidate for the Councilman Diehl asked about the Amusement Ordinance. He was hoping fora a shorter, less complicated version containing the limited hours of operation and On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously  possibly licensing fees.  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  ENGINEER'S REPORT  On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.    3  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT - No report. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by Brennan, the report was unanimously  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TREASURER'S REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TAX REPORT- - No report. POLICE REPORT  On a motion made by Brennan, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  ZONING REPORT  On a motion by Klazas, seconded by B. Dempsey, the report was unanimously  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Fire Chief Frank Uhrin added that several hydrants have issues. The Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey and SCMA has already looked at the hydrants. The manufacturer is scheduled to meet with the Borough workers, SCMA and the  fire department next week to resolve the issues.  CODE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by B. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  COMMUNICATIONS  Council decided to discuss the police contract with Palo Alto Borough in Carleen Bensinger complained on the condition of the property owned by  executive session.    4  deceased Nick Panko. The property has an overgrowth of grass and weeds at Second and E. Patterson Streets. The property is in an estate that Solicitor  Brennan is handling.  OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  The sale of 311 Broad Street will be discussed in executive session.  On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to offer conditional employment to Teresa Stonelake as a crossing guard at the rate of $12.50 per hour pending passing her physical examination and passing her clearances,  approved.  On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl to set the Trick or Treat night for  Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., approved. A motion to authorize Alfred Benesch to survey the former Southward Playground area as outlined in the proposal for $10,800.00 was tabled.  Amotion to engage in a contract for police services with the terms agreed to with the Borough of Palo Alto effective January 2025 was tabled to discuss in  executive session.  Ar motion by Brennan, seconded by Diehl, to promote Street Department employee Derek Kreider from part-time status to full-time employee as a mechanic at a rate of $22.88 as of September 4, 2024, approved.  Ar motion by Brennan, seconded by C. Dempsey to rescind the motion made at the May 7, 2024 council meeting concerning the Recycling Only" fee of $13.50 and to increase the recycling only fee for OIP and the M&S from $13.50 to  $40.00 per month, approved.  Amotion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to purchase a Hobart TR-  250 Commercial Welder in the amount of$1,000.00, approved.  AI list of upcoming events was read: Elementary/Middle School 5 p.m. -7 p.m.  September 11 - First Annual Community Safety Night at the St. Clair October 5 - Outdoor Market - at the Veteran's Memorial Football Field from 10  a.m. -3 p.m.    5  October 16 (Rain date October 17) - 63rd Annual Halloween Parade - starting at Itv was announced that Norm Baron of Utility Engineers will be attending the September 26, 2024 Work Session to answer questions concerning the potential peak shaving generators, the potential second line and the increased capacity  7 p.m.  charge beginning in June 2025.  Council President Thomas Dempsey called an executive session at at 7:03 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and the sale of property.  Executive Session adjourned at 7:23 p.m. claims, properly approved by council; approved.  On a motion by Stednitz-Julan, seconded by B. Dempsey, to pay all bills and On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by B. Dempsey, to adjourn the  meating.at724.p..,approved.  Roland Price Borough Secretary    Mayor's Report  September 2024  1. Residents are reminded of the St. Clair Fire Department's annual donation drive. lask all residents to contribute to our all-volunteer fire department which is a vital service to the residents of our borough. The volunteer men and women of our fire departments, who donate hours and hours of their time and efforts in this important public service, depend upon the public's generous donation of money to continue this These public-spirited volunteers give SO much of themselves for the  vital work.  benefit of all of us. The address for donations is:  P.O. Box 23, St. Clair, PA 17970  2. School and schoof related activities have begun and drivers are reminded to drive with extra care and to follow all vehicle code laws pertaining to areas around school buildings and school bus stops. 3. loppose allowing ATV's or any other of this type of unlicensed vehicle  on borough streets.  Historical Note  St. Clair Veterans Memorial Stadium was re-dedicated on Friday evening, August 23rd. The site for this stadium was selected by the St. Clair School Board in 1949 and the Veterans Memorial Stadium was  dedicated in 1950.    Alfrad Benesch & Company 400 One No-weglan Plaza Pottsville, PA17901 www.benesen.com P570-622-4055  benesch  September 3, 2024  Mr.T. Dempsey Council Presldent 16SThird Street St. Clair, PA 17970  RE: Consulting Engineer's Report (CER) Benesch Project No. 32089.02  Dear Mr. Dempsey:  The following is the status of engineering services performed by our firm as of this date:  ENGINEERINGI CONSULTATIONS. &. CONSTRUCTION. PROJECTS.  Grant Assistance (32089,02, Task 5). PCCD Police Grant  We have been working with the Police Department and the Borough regarding the purchasing and grant reporting requirements. Quarterly reporting is requlred for the life oft the grant term (until March 31, 2025), which we have been providing on behalf of the Borough. We also submitted the first relmbursement request in the amount of $9,881,33, which the Borough has already received. The police radios should be deliveredwithin the next month. Any remaining grant funds can be used to purchase additional computer or radio equipment, The Contractor (SLC Excavating) submitted a revised schedule with work beginning on September 3, 2024, and completing on September 20, 2024. The contractor will need access and control of the site during this time, although other parts of the recreational complex should remain open to the public during construction, Our office will continue to assist the Borough with providing progress reports to DCNR as required.  St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20)  2024 Crack Sealing (32089.02, Task 6)  At last month's meeting, Council awarded the project to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLCI in the amount of $19,087.501 for 750 gallons of asphalt joint and crack sealing. Since then, our office issued the Notice of Award, received signed contract documents, andi issued the Notice to Proceed, The contractor anticipates performing the work in early October, and all work is to be completed by October 31, 2024. The çontractor is to give the Borough 10 days notice prior to mobilization to coordinate temporary parking restrictions.  Thwing Street Bridge (32089.02, Task 4)  The Borough recelved an interim inspection report that identifies an item of concern regarding a downstream retaining wall. We have talked with the bridge inspector, and he does not believe there is anyi immediate concern but does recommend some measures bet taken to mitigate further deterioration. As such, the Borough has removed several large trees that were stressing the retaining wall and intends to hire a contractor to place large rock ini front of the wingwall, increasing the height oft the rock protection, to assist in buttressing the The long-term plan is to replace the entire bridge, Including adjoining wingwalls and retaining walls. The Borough has applied for grant funding numerous times over the past 10 years but has been unsuccessful. The Borough will continue to apply for replacement funding as those programs become available.  wingwall.  CERSC2024.0903.doc,    St Clair Borough Council Pagel2  benesch  The Borough intends to contract the rock placement by the end of October 2024.  NFIP Compliance Audit Program (32089.03, Task: 1) training, reporting, and floodplain management.  We will assist the Borough Floodplain Administrator with compliance tasks requested by PEMA regarding  Southward Property Survey consideration.  Our office was asked to provide a price proposal to perform a property survey ofb borough-owned property in at andi in the vicinity of the former Southward Playground. A proposal was previously provided to the Borough for  SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS STS LD (31137.31, Task 1)  All sitework is complete. However, we are awaiting the submission of record plans before closing out this project. The: applicant recently stated that they are working through the paperwork fori the Notice of Termination relative to the NPDES permit and anticipate providing record drawings shortly.  POTENTIAL FUNDING/GRANT SOURCES (31433.02, Task 5)  RECREATION  2025 DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Jan 21, 2025 Application Deadline: April 2, 2025  Uses: Grant funds must be used for rehabilitation and/or new development of basic outdoor recreation and park facilities that provide al high level of recreational value, such as playgrounds and pavilions with  ADA accessibility. Funding:  Grant funding ranges from $60,000-$100,000:  $10,000 is earmarked for Professional Services only and requires no match. $20,000 is earmarked for Materials and/or Equipment only and requires no match. Grant funds over $30,000 may be used for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labor and  require a $1 for $1 match. DCNR Grant $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000  Total project costs range from $90,000-$ $170,000  Match Requirement $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000  Total Project Costs $90,000 $110,000 $130,000 $150,000 $170,000  Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec: 2029  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground improvements.    StClairBorough Council Page/3  benesch  2025 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  CurrentStatus: CLOSED Opening: Feb: 1,2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 etc, Can fund indoor or outdoor facilities,  Uses: Can fund planning grants, as well as constructon/repatr/fenar grants, for a wide varlety of community recreation facilities, ilke baseball and soccer flelds, basketball courts, playgrounds, pools,  Funding:  Grants shall not exceed $250,000 for any project.  15% local match required. Can be land value and other state grant funds, In-kind match NOT  accepted. Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications; Fall 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec2 2030  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavillonr replacement, Third Street Basketbal! Court lighting,  Picheballcourtotherplayg-oundimprovaments-  COMMUNITY FACHUITIES AND VEHICLES Current Status: OPEN  USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program  Application Deadline: Applications accepted continuously throughout the year. Uses: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities (Including police & fire stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Low interest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%). Most funding via low-interest loans,  TRANSPORTATION/INRASTRUCTURE USDOT: FY2024 Bridge Investment Program (BIP)  Current Status: OPEN (as of Dec 20, 2023) with rolling application acceptance  Application Deadline:  Planning Grants: FY2025 Oct 1, 2024 Bridge Projects: FY2025 Nov 1, 2024  Application is lengthy and requires signifiçant engineering effort, very competitive, Uses: Authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure! Law (BIL), projects that replace, rehabilltate, preserve, or safeguard NBIS bridges, and for culvertre ePlacemenv/enapltzton on the NBIS to enhance  flood control and aquatic habitat connectivity.  Funding:  Planning Grants: No minimum nor maximum; requires 20% match Bridge Projects: $2.5M minimum; requires 20% match ($500,000 minimum) Potential Project(s): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge replacement planning/design  Anticipated/ Award Announcement: Spring 2025  USDOT: FY2025 RAISE Discretionary Grants Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2025  Current Status! Closed (expected to open Summer 2024)  Application is lengthy and requires significant engineering effort; very competitive. Uses: Highway, bridge, road projects, publictransportation, intermodal, and more.    St Clalr Borough Councli Page]4  benesch  Funding:  Planning Grants; No minimum, $25M maximum  Projects; $1m minimum/S25M maximum; typically requires 20% match but may be waived for  rural areas  AnticpatedAward,Announcement: Spring 2025  Potential Projectis): Thwing Street Bridge, Carroll Street Bridge Replacements, streetscapes.  PENDING/AWARDED GRANT APPLICATIONS  2022 PA DCED Commonwed'th Financing Authority (CFA); Local. Shdre. Account (ISA) - Statewide  Project Total Project Estlmate Borough Portlon Date Submitted Award Notification Application! Status Grant Period Ends Project Status  Garbage Truck $301,609 $0(0%) Mar 152022 Mar 16: 2023 AWARDED: $301,609 Jun 30 2026  Truck ordered Feb 14, 2024 ($306,523.87). Chassis expected to bef finished thef first week of September, and then sent for compactor fit out, Expected delivery Nov 2024.  2022 PAI DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status  Northward Playground Basketball Courts  $70,000 $20,000 (29%) Apr 62022 Sep 62 2022 AWARDED $50,000 Dec 31 2026  Designi in 2024; construction In 2025. Equipment and Technological Upgrades  2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD): Local Law Enforcement Support (LLES) Grant Program  $177,018 $0(0%) Oct 312022 Mar 82 2023 (Second Rnd) AWARDED! $87,660 Mar 31 2025  Computers installed and reimbursed by PCCD. Awaiting on pollce radio delivery, Pollce may purchase additional related items ifbudget remains.  2023 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status  John Siney Park $125,000 $47,500 (38%) Apr! 52 2023 Oct 52023 AWARDED: $77,500 Dec 31 2027  Design In 2024; construction in 2025.    St Clair Borough Councl! Page15 Project Total Project Estlmate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate GHougA-RartiOAL Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status  benesch  2023 PA DCED Commonwedth Financing Authority (CFA); Loca! Share Account (ISA)-Statewide  Electric Bucket Truck $285,000 $o (0%6) Nov 30 2023 Under Revlew Firehouse Addition $651,360 $0(0%) Nov3 302 2023 Under Review  Anticlpated Award Notification Sep 17 2024  2023 PA DCED Commonwea!th Financing Authority (CFA): Local. Share Account (LSA) -Statewide  Anticipated Award Notification Sep 17: 2024  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  Youth Basketball Court $75,500 11:225-41594 May 31 2024 Under Review  Anticipated. Award Notification Nov 192024  2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)  Ann Street Rehabilltation $222,500 $0(15%) July 31 2024 Under Review  Anticipated. Award Notification March. 2025  ST.CLAIR POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS  1. Southward Property Survey - Councl! may wish to consider authorizing Benesch's proposal to complete a property survey of Borough-owned property att the former Southward Playground. Thank you for your time and consideration int this matter. Ifyoul have any questions or comments concerning  the above, please contact our office.  Sincerely, GL Brian W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager  Cc: Atty, Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor    Electric Light Department Report  August 2024  July Energy cost/ usage = $ 18538996/2284,296AWA  Worked with Street Dept. cutting trees in creek at Thwing Street Bridge.  Attended 2 hr. long Zoom meeting on energy cost, will see increase capacity cost 2nd half of2025. 2-2 Zoom meetings Re: Daupler System - 24/7 customer support for power outages, reporting and updates. Calculated Borough Electrical requirements, sent to Utility Engineers for peak shaving Generators project.  Reviewed delinquent book, printed and posted 70 -48-hour notices, for period 6.  Cut service to 7 for non- payment - restored 3. same day,  Took old Flags from Post Office and here to Schuylkill Memorial Cemetery for proper retirement. Restored service to 3 locations /a accounts that were cut last month, paid in full + fees.  Took Electric Bills to Pottsville Post Office.  trtrwas-isae Trouble call Comm wires pulled down on Caroline Avenue. Located /r marked UGE at Sch. County Housing for Com Cast install. Trouble call Comm wires pulled down 39 South Nicholas Street. Located and marked UGE at Little League Field and Sch. County Housing. Removed meter and service drop from 6 South Mill Street, scheduled for demolition. Placed order for 5 Red and 5 Amber 12" also 5-Red, 5-Green,5- Amber 8" LED traffic signal modules. Reviewed delinquent book printed 97 and posted 82-48 hour notices for period 7. Vacation weeks taken during month of August, Rudy2weeks-Josh: 1week-N Myself1 1v week.  Installed another 100-amp electric panel rear garage, future electrical needs for Boone Park/playground.  Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned many phone calls  and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino Superintendent 9-3-2024  Saint Clair Borough Electric Light Dept.    Borough of St Clalr July 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL  Ordinary Income/Expense  Income  301.10. Real Estate Tax, Current 301.30 Real Estate Tax, Delinquent 310.01 - Per Capita Tax, Current 310.03 Per Capita Tax, Delinquent 310.10 - Real Estate Transfer' Tax 310.20 Earned Income Tax 310.30 - Business Privilege Tax 310.41 - Occupation Tax, Current 310.43. Occupation Tax, Delinquent 310.50. Local Service Tax 331.12. Police Fines 342.20. Rental. Income. -. Boro. Property 354.01 - State Grants 359 - intergovernmenta. Revenue 359.10. Payment in Lieu of Taxes 361.33. - Varlance/Zoning Permits 362.10 Police Protection Services 364.30 - Solid Waste Collection Fees 367.11 - Swimming Pool Receipts 391.40 * Sale of Conservatorship Prop. 392.18 - Transfers from Electric Light  12,611.00 903.45 285.00 176.81 2,215.43 11,432.73 1,223.00 50.40 73.92 1,296.22. 867.78 500.00 9,881.33 1,736.83 2,093.35 553.00 7,166.67 37,660.88 9,141.41 10,714.00 100,000.00 210,583.21 21,979.95 7,948.76 1,644.00 11,604.67 50,828.79 592.31 5,485.88 6,536.05  Total Income Expense  Administration Department Health & Sanitation Department Miscellaneous Department Planning & Zoning Department Police Protection Department 403.00 - Tax Collection Department 409.00 - Borough Buildings Department  411.00 - Fire Department  Page 1    Borough of St Clair July 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL 41,704,36 24,540.47 5,509.14 58,238.31 3,040.00 61,278.31 239,652.69 29,069.48  430.00 Streets & Bridges Department 452.00 Recreation Department 481.00 - Payroll Tax Expense 487.00 Employer Benefits & W/H 487.20 Health Insurance Expense 487.30 - Employees' Benefits Total 487.00. Employer Benefits & W/H  Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Olmer.nomelxpanse Other Income Total Other Income Other Expense  341.000 - Interest, Dividend Income  1,967,59 1,967.59  492.00 - Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.305 Transfer to Gen Fund Cap PA: Total 492.00 - Transfers Department  25,000.00 3,000.00 28,000.00  ENDING BALANCE: $128,202.67  Page 2    Borough of St'Clair Treasurer's Report - Eleotric Light Fund July 2024  TOTAL  Ordinary Income/Expense Income 7372.40 Eleotric Energy Sales 7372.55 Processing Fees 7372.56 Miscellaneous Receipts 7372,57 Service Fees Total Income Expense 7401.00 Electrio Light 7401120 Superintendent 7409300 Rental Expense 7442141 * Office Manager 7442142 Administrative Assistant 7442143 Lineman 7442144  Assistant Lineman 7442210 Office. Supplies 7442220-1 Electicat Matenais & Suppttes 7442231 - Gasoline & Oil 7442260 - Minor Equipment 7442321 - Telephone 7442361 " AMP-Ohlo 7442372. Technology/Computer Expenses Total 7401,00 - Electric Light Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other ncome/Expense Other Income 341.000 Interest, Dividend Income Total Other Iricome Other Expense  284,908.86 2,200.00 381.00 700.00 288,189.86 5,420.60 195,51 4,048.00 1,890.40 5,468,52 4,647,44 2,280.65. 105,66 428.47 374.00 261.04 141,451.99 1,125.00 167,757.28 167,757.28 120,432.58 4,629.77 4,629,77  492.00 Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.80 Transfer to General Fund Total 492.00 Transfers Department  11,500.00 100,000.00 111,500.00  ENDING BALANCE: $794,142.29  Page 1    Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of July 31, 2024  Jul 31, 24  ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings  100.10 * Elec, Lgt. Sales Tax- Mid Penn 100.12. * PLGIT- Elec Light Deposit Acct 100.121 - PLGIT PRIME - Elec. Light Dep. 100.13 - PLGIT - Elect Lgt Capital Rsrv 100.131 - PLGIT PRIME-Elec.Light Cap R... 100.14. - PLGIT - Electric Light Fund 100.15 - PLGIT - FIRE INS ESCROW ACCT 100.16 - PLGIT - General Fund 100.17. PLGIT - General Fund Cap Reserv 100.171 - PLGIT PRIME-Gen. Fund Cap. * 100.18.. PLGIT-! HD Land Devel. Escrow. 100.191 PEGIT - Highway Atdrund 100.191 - PLGIT PRIME - Highway Aid Fu.. 100.20 Elec. Light Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.21 - PLGIT - Home Program 100.22 - PLGIT - Recreation Grant Fund 100.221 - PLGIT PRIME- Recreation Grant 100.23 - PLGIT - Sinking Fund 100.231 - PLGIT PRIME-S Sinking Fund 100.24 - PLGIT - Street Opening Permit 100.241 PLGIT PRIME - Street Opening 100.30 * Gen. Fund Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.40 - PLGIT-Bridge Construction Fund 100.401 - PLGIT PRIME Bridge Cons. F... 100.50 - PLGIT- Demolition Fund 100.501 - PLGIT PRIME - Demolition Fund 100.80 - PLGIT- Ann St Maintenance Fund 100.81 - PLGIT/PRIME Ann St Maintenance 100.90 - PLGIT - Building Permit Fund 105.10 PLGIT - Payroll Fund 105.20. * PLGIT - Withholding Account 110. Petty Cash 110.10 Petty Cash - General Fund 110.20 Petty Cash - Swimming Pool - GF  16,489.47 2,728.84 23,232,84 3,127.52 313,000.20 788,764.47 37,757.37 92,383.98 3,127.62 309,267.98 17,846.95. 31.63 94,048.99 5,377.82 850.29 53,572.96 183.16 36,703.79 326,998.91 30,483.51 48,512.55 35,818.69 10,013.97 125,210.13 6,048.16 272,403.06 0.08 33,170.48 103,521.05 461.29 523.66 500.00 200.00 300.00 2,792,661.42  Total Checking/Savings  Page 1    SAINT CLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENT 24 NORTH SECOND STREET SAINT CLAIR, PA 17970 DISPATCH: 570-429-2240 FAX: 570-429-3050  Tuesday, September 3, 2024  TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE: TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATIONS:  421 97 81  OLICEN  Thej police department will be hosting our Community Safety Night on September 11, 2024 from 5pm -7 pm, The event will be held in partnership with the Saint Clair. Area School District. The location will be thej parking garage at the school. This covered location will allow the event to take place in the event of inolement weather.  Respectfully submitted, William M, Dempsey ChiefofPolice    Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report August 2024 Description Deck Signs on Public Property Shed Various Sycha as Grandfathered Issues Fence  Application Application Zoning Permit 8/12/2024 Zoning Issue Signs Zoning Permit 8/12/2024 Request Zoning Questions  Status, Issued Called No Answer Pending In Process In Process  Location 102E E. Franklin Numerous Locations Coal Fired Pizza 25 N. Nichols 16N.2nd  Date. 8/12/2024  8/16/2024  Zoning Permit 8/28/2024  Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 9-2-2024    Saint Ctair Fire Department Fire Alarm Report August 2024  August-01CHIEF CALL 18:40 hours 312 Cherry St. for al burning complaint. All chiefs responded; members' found ac charcoal grill. Nothingneeded. (CHF62) Inservice 20 August-01CHIEF CALL: 22:00 hours South 4thSt. and' West Patterson St. fora smoke investigation. ChiefUhrin, Skrobak, and SCPD responded. The smoke was found to be to the rear of the 100 block of North Third St. The fire was extinguished. (SI62) In service 45 August-07 STILL ALARM 07:05 hours Joseph H Long Blvd. between Russell and Hancock southi for a tree down.. Alert/Columbia, deputy Skrobak responded, members cut and August-08 CHIEF CALL 15:45hours 37 North Price: for an alarm going off. All chiefs responded; members found at faulty detector. Contact was made with the owner and AUCURGPOENERALALABF 03:26 hours (BOX 33) 241 North Second St. for a smoke detector activation. All companies dispatched, Chief Uhrin, Skrobak, SCPD, Alert/Columbia, and West End arrived to find at faulty detector. (AFA62) In service 20 AUHSEO9STILLALARM 11:28 hours 1636 Burma Rd. Blythe Township for a vehicle accident with unknown injury. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, and Deputy Skrobak responded, Members provided patient care, controlled traffic, and cleared roadways of debris. (MVA02) August-10 CHIEF CALL 16:49 hours 105 South Mill St. to assist police on an occupant that has a warm spoti in thewall. Chief Johns and Skrobak responded. Chiefs checked the August12GENERAL, ALARM 01:09 hours (BOX 33) 40 South Mill St. for a reported house fire. All companies dispatched, Chief Uhrin and SCPD arrived to find a cigarette receptacle ont the front porch that was on fire. The occupant extinguished the receptacle, and not fire was neéded. All units were placed available. (RSF62) In service 20 minutes. August-13CHEF CALL 08:03 hours 397 North Nicholas St. for a smoke investigation. Deputy Skrobak responded; it was found to be a campfire behind the football field. Not fire  minutes.  minutes.  removed thet tree fromthe roadway. (TD62) In service 25 minutes.  informed of the situation, (CHF62) in service 25 minutes.  minutes.  In service 3.5 hours.  house, and all was safe. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes.  needed. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes.    August13CHIEFCALL 14:28 hours 12498 SR61 Highway North New Castle Township for fluid on ther roadway. Frackville fire units were dispatched, and it was in SCFD response area, the SCCC advised Deputy Chief Skrobak oft the incident. (CHF62) Ins service 10 August14CHEFÇALL 15:22 hours 500 Terry Rich Blvd. for at fire chief request to the Wal- Mart. Asst. Johns responded. A1 fire extinguishert fell on thei floor and discharged. Noi firev was August-16CHIEF CALL 12:44 hours 39 South Nicholas St. for wires down. Asst. Johns, UghtDeptresponded: and found ittol be cable wires. (WD62) In service 15 minutes. August-1ZSTLLALARH 05:11 hours 4171 Dock St. Schuylkill Haven for ai fire standby. Atert/Columbia for the engine and tower responded. Members were on standby for companies operating at a structure fire. (FSB63) In service90 minutes.  minutes,  needed. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes.  August27STILALARM 20:33 hours. 643 5th Street East Norwegian Township for an. odor. Investgation.. Alerucoumbis, and all Chtefs responded,Members utgrarmontuorgurate floors and checked for leaks on the propane appliances. All was safe. (ODO08) In service AUCUTEJOGENEPALALAR 03:42 hours (BOX33) 500 Terry Rich Blvd. (Wal-Mart) foran automatic fire alarm. All companies dispatched, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Chief Uhrin arrived and learned that the alarm companywas doingwork to the system, (Alert Alarms) everything was verified, and companies were plaçed available. (AFA62) In service  40 minutes.  30 minutes.    Comments:  The following alarm boxes were tested; 33,32,62,14  The Fire Hydrants were flushed, and the following hydrants need replacement or repairs,  The Borough has a list.  Generau Alarm False. Alarm Still Alarm  0 4 8 15  Chief Calls/Public Service  Total calls  espectulysubmites, nkuhn Frank Uhrin Fire Chief    BOROUGH OFST, CLAIR - CODE ENFORCEMENT- PROPERTY  MAINTENANCE 16 South Third Street St Clait, PA 17970  PHONE: 570-429-0640 Fax: 570-429-2829  September3,2024  TOTAL COMPLAINTS-28 RENTAL INSPBCTIONS-5  Respectfully,  Michelle D. Brestowski Code) Enforcement Officer    BOROUGH OF PALO ALTO I42. EASTBACON STREET PALO ALTO, PA 17901 PHONE: (570)622-8666  EMAIL: - papatotraitier@gmtlicon  August 13, 2024  St, Clair Mayor & Borough Council;  At the August 12, 2024 monthly meeting, Palo Alto Borough Council members unanimously voted to request a contract for police services with the terms agreed to at the meeting by members of St Clair Council. Please let us know If you need further Information or have any  questions,  We look forward to working with you!  Brian Dries, Council President  Le  BA  *This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer*    - August 28,2024  To Whom it May Concern:  lam writing to request someone to looki into the property at the corner of 2nd and E  Patterson Streets.  The grass and weeds are out of hand, and when the last tenant moved out they yard Isf full of  junk.  Wel have.rats. runningaroundandtneedstohaciened upe  Idon'tknowwho owns the property at this time, it Is one oft the Panko properties,  Thankyou Carleen 313S2ndSt 5700-640-6422  L  hepe