MINUTES Council Chambers  Borough of Ambridge Meeting of Borough Council Tuesday, September 10th, 2024-6:301 PM  I.  Call to Order/Roll Call  Present: Ms. Tessaro, Mr. Cafarelli, Mr. Gill, Mr. Basalyga, Mr. Prentice, Ms. Mary Jane Gilliam, Borough Manager Mario N. Leone Jr, Mayor Tina Iorfido, Solicitor Joe. Askar, Borough Engineer  Dan Slagle, Police ChiefJohn DeLuca, Fire ChiefDonald Larrick  Absent Mr. Bob Dunn.  A moment of silence for former Police Officer Klak who recently passed away.  II. Invocation - Absent III. Pledge of Allegiance  IV. Presentation: The Shaw Foundation: K-9 Grant Program - Lisa Shaw, presented the Borough with a check for $15000.00 for the donation ofal K-9 dog and Officer Training to the Police Department in memory of! her son Officer Brian Shaw who was killed in the line of duty in 2017.  V. Public Comment on/offAgenda Items (5 minutes per speaker)  No public comments.  VI. Approval ofl Previous Meeting's Minutes  August 13th Regular Meeting August 27th Workshop Meeting  Motion by Mr. Gill. Second by Mr. Cafarelli.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Motion carried 6-0.  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y    VII. Approval to ratify and pay the Bills and Expenses:(For the month ofAugust)  1. General Fund 2. Grants / Special Project Fund 3. Recreation Fund 4. 2021 Capital Note 5. ARPA Fund 6. Escrow Fund 7. Drug Investigation Fund 8. Police Grant Fund 9. Fire Department Grant Fund 11. Bicentennial Fund  Unpaid: $142,227.94 Paid: $ 65,919.75  Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00 Unpaid: $0.00  Paid: $ 1,680.00 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $ 219,367.17 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $0.00 Paid: $ 10,000.00  10. Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund Unpaid: $0.00  Motion by Ms. Gilliam. Second by Mr. Prentice.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y  Motion carried 6-0. VIII. Consent Agenda  Those matters included under the consent agenda are, self-explanatory and are not expected to require further review or discussion. Items will be enacted by one motion. Ifdiscussion is desired by any member ofCouncil, that item must be removedj from the consent agenda and  consiuderedseparateb.  Motion to approve 1 Item listed on the Consent Agenda.  1.  Borough Financial Report-acknowledge receipt oft the Borough Treasurer's Report for  September, 2024.  Motion by Mr. Basalyga. Second by Ms. Gilliam.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr.Gill  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y  -2-    Mr. Gill asked a question on the new checking account, and the two CD's that were opened.  Mr. Leone explained these were opened for the PJ Caul Park upgrades.  Motion carried 6-0.  IX: New Business  1. Consider Action to Approve payment request #4 from Bronder Technical Services in the amount of  $212,006.32 for the Merchant Street Streetscape project. Motion by Mr. Prentice. Second by Mr. Cafarelli.  Mr. Cafarelli asked the status oft the streetscape schedule. Mr. Leone gave an update where the contractors are in the schedule. Mr. Leone stated Columbia Gas still has a few replacements to complete. Mr. Basalyga asked how has been paid sO far. Mr. Leone said the figure is $730,643.96 to date. $1,047,389.00 is the amount oft the work completed. The current invoice is for more materials.  Mr. Leone added that there is a %10 holdback until the work is completed.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y  Motion carried 6-0.  2. Consider/Discuss Action to Approve the Borough's Pension MMO's as prepared by the Actuary. Police Pension $334,264.00 Fire Pension $22,216.00 Service Employees (PW)$22,049.00 Fire Defined Contribution $49,187.00 General Employees Defined Contributions $19,363.00  Motion by Mr. Basalyga. Second by Mr. Prentice.  Mr. Leone stated that these figures were completed and calculated by the Borough actuarial service, Mochenhaupt. Mr. Gill asked ifthe figures would be affected with the Fireman's contract. That would only effect future obligations. Mr. Askar reiterated these figures were completed by the actuary  service, an independent third party.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr.Gill  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y  3-    Motion carried 6-0.  3. Consider/Discuss Action to. Approve the payment of $2,500.00 for Death Insurance Benefits to the  beneficiary ofi former borough employee Ed Klak. Motion by Mr. Gill. Second by Mr. Cafarelli.  Mr. Gill asked who would get the money. The daughter, Kathey Klak is the executor oft the estate.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y  Motion carried 6-0.  4. Consider/Discuss Action to. Approve a feasibility study for Ambridge Borough Police Officers Part Time years ofs service Buy-Back toj paid for out oft the Police Pension Plan Fund.  Mr. Gill asked what the purpose of doing the study and ifit would cost the Borough. Mr. Leone stated itv would be a cost to the pension plan, not the Borough. The study would show ift there would be an  adverse cost to the Borough.  Motion by Mr. Basalyga. Second by Mr. Prentice.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Motion carried 6-0.  Vote Y Y NA Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Vote Y Y Y  5. Consider/Discuss Action to advertise dates for Budget meetings (IS! Tuesday in Oct. & Nov.)  Motion by Mr. Basalyga. Second by Ms. Gilliam.  Council agreed to have the meetings at 5:30PM on the first Tuesdays of October and November 2024.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli  Vote Y Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice  Vote Y Y    Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill  NA Y  Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Y  Motion carried 6-0.  Committee Reports  1. Public Safety Committee - Mr. Prentice will meet with both Chief's when their schedules permit. 2. Mayor's Report - A local business complained about the bus stop at 11th Street. Mr. Leone is currently looking into the matter to enhance the bus stop. Ifwe add a trash can it will be the Borough responsibility for empty the receptacle. Currently, Precision Laser has been taking care of 3. Code Committee - 177 inspections, 445 letters for code sweeps, 81 letters for the Merchant Street 4. Public Works Committee - Discussed lawn debris pickups and street sweeping. Also, getting ready for leaf pickups. The discussion continued regarding the dumpster for lawn debris being filled by residents with trees, brush, whole landscaping projects. The purpose was to be able to drop off their lawn clippings and small branches. Many residents are bringing whole trees down at a significant cost to the Borough. Many are leaving the debris outside the gate. Borough is looking to post signs and cameras in the Public Works area to curb residents from abusing this Borough courtesy. 5. Parks and Recreation Committee - Will meet on the 18th to discuss future developments for Henning Park. Getting ready for the Fall Festival of Churches on the 28th of September. 6. Engineer's Report - Still working with Columbia Gas and their evaluation of the Borough. Working on a street opening standard in place as well as a few other projects. Mr. Cafarelli asked ift there isa concern, what would be the process to pass information along to engineers. Mr. Slagle stated to call him directly and he will address the matter personally. He gave Mr. Cafarelli his cell number and 7. Solicitor's Report - Mr. Askar stated that he is working on the Glenwood property deeds. Working with the Fire Department and a few Code appeals that are currently in the Beaver County court system. Mr. Askar added it was a pleasure to bei in attendance when the Lt. Governor visited to announce the Main Street Matters Grant Program. A great showcase for the Borough. 8. Manager's Report - Mr. Leone thanked the business owners who welcomed the Lt. Governor and staff when he recently visited. Working with Tiger Paws, an organization that will dismantle blighted properties within the Borough at ai minimal cost. Public works is checking on a leak in the splash pad. The vendor has been notified. Mr. Leone is reaching out to Mr. Mulhommed fora  it.  project, 26 letters for abandon vehicles, 449 high grass letters.  suggested him to call anytime with any questions.  status ofthe demolition of his Merchant Street property. X. Official Reports - Motion to accept Official Reports. Motion by Ms. Gilliam. Second by Mr. Basalyga.  Council Mr. Basalyga Mr. Cafarelli  Vote Y Y  Council Ms. Gilliam Mr. Prentice  Vote Y Y  5-    Mr. Dunn Mr. Gill Motion carried 6-0. XI. Other Unfinished Business  NA Y  Ms. Tessaro Mayor Miller  Y  Mr. Gill asked a question in regard to online training classes for PSAB.  XII. Adjournment  Motion to adjourn carried 6-0.  NEXTMEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL:  Workshop Meeting: Regular Meeting: Announcements:  Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 6:30 PM Tuesday, October gth, 2024 at 6:30 PM  Festival of Churches: September 28th, 2024- - P.J. Caul Park  Ambridge Area Chamber of Commerce - Bridges, Brews, and Stews October 5th, 2024