Approved minutes - Regular Meeting 9l1011024  Approved minutes - Special Meeting  Approved minutes - Special/Workshop Meeting    Regular Meeting September 10, 2024 7:00 P.M.  The regular monthly meeting of the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Irwin, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Smith, Solicitor Valentine, and Mayor Smith were present. Mr. Brion Reiber, Street Foreman was also present. Mr. Tim Pritts,  September 10, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.  Police Lieutenant was absent.  MINUTES:  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to approve the August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Mr.  Baker seconded. Motion passed. FINANCIAL! REPORT/BILLS: seconded. Motion passed. 2025 Proposed Budget  Mr. Baker made the motion to accept the financial report and pay the bills as presented. Mr. Ackerman  Mr. Baer made the motion to adopt the 2025 Proposed Budget and authorize to advertise for 10 days as  required. Mr.Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  Bank Accounts Motion passed.  Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to change select checking accounts at First National Bank to higher interest bearing money market accounts at First National Bank. (See attached spreadsheet) Mr. Baker seconded.  Transfer funds from Money Market Account to the General Fund Checking Account  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to authorize the Borough Secretary to make transfers of $50,000.00 from the General FundMoney Market Account at Somerset Trust to the General Fund Checking Account at First National Bank anytime the balance in the General Fund Checking account reaches $20,000.00. Mr. Ackerman  seconded. Motion passed. GUESTS:  A.) Mrs. Donna Wilhelm was present to ask permission to rent the gymnasium to hold an exercise class. The fee for the 61 week program will be $40 per person, with the first class being no charge. She reported that she will have the proper insurance and will have each participant sign a liability waiver. For the future, she Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to grant Mrs. Wilhelm permission to hold the class. Mrs. Gnagey Mrs. Wilhelm will pay the standard $15.00 per hour for the use of the gym. The class will be held every  has plans'on holding a chair exercise class for the elderly.  seconded, Motion passed.  Monday from 6:30 - PM-7:30 PM beginning October 7, 2024.  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 1    B.) PUBLIC COMMENT  Mr. Arthur Darnell was present to introduce Pastor Brandon Risinger, the new Pastor of the Appstolic Church. Mr. Darnell and Pastor Risinger were asked to attend the October 3, 2024 Committee Meetings Mr. Shawn Hostetler was present to report there were a few things that need to be wrapped up with the network that would take possibly one hour to complete. The wireless connections and passwords have Mr. Michael Rhoten was present to ask that Council consider revisiting the zoning ordinance and focus Mrs. Wendy Kelly was present to voice her concerns with the implementation ofa a short term rental Ordinance for Air B & B establishments. There isn'ta problem with these establishments to date, Mrs. Kelly also would like to see the audience be able to comment on all items on the Agenda and not just Mr. Jeff Christner presented a quote for a volleyball system in the amount of $3,720.00 and a cleaning applicator in the amount of $278.12 for the gymnasium. Mr. Ackerman made the motion to purchase the items. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed. The Building Renovation funds will be used to pay for the Mr. Steve Spochart was present with regard to the retaining wall on Grant St., as well as other items. Solicitor Valentine reported that the wall was built in the 1930's and it has been difficult to track if the Borough or PennDOT actually owns the wall. The wall needs repaired or replaced. It was suggested that Senators and PA Representatives: be contacted to try to assist with the attempt to get PennDOT to work with the Borough on a resolution. Mr. Spochart suggested that if an attempt with PennDOT is not successful, the Borough could consider making application for grants and encompass the wall in with another project  to discuss the Apostolic school and the property on Main Street.  been provided for the police department, borough office and guests for wi-fi use. on the ability to add services that are currently not allowed in areas of the town.  and it was her opinion that action should be tabled until there is an issue.  during public comment.  items.  such as a sidewalk project. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: No report was given. MAYOR'S REPORT:  Mayor Smith presented a calls for service report. Fines totaled $233.63 for the month.  The Police Officer handbook is almost complete.  Mayor Smith reported that Salisbury Borough has approached him regarding purchasing police protection from Mr. Ackerman made the motion to grant the Mayor and the President ofCouncil permission to meet with Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ackerman - Yes; Mr. Baer- Yes; Mr. Baker - Yes; Mrs. Gnagey - Yes; Mr. Irwin-5 Yes;  Meyersdale Borough.  Salisbury Borough officials to discuss the possibility. Mr. Baer seconded.  Mrs. Knieriem - Yes; Mr. Smith - Yes. Motion passed.  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 2    JUNIOR COUNCIL MEMBER: No report given during summer break.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR:  Mr. Kevin Broadwater was present regarding the adoption ofthe Emergency Operation Plan.  Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to adopt the Emergency Operation Plan. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed. Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to allocate a $1,000.00 stipend to Mr. Broadwater for his position as the  Stipend for Emergency Management Coordinator  Emergency Management Coordinator. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  ENGINEERS REPORT: No report was given. SOLICITOR'S REPORT:  Solicitor Valentine reported on the following: 4 Way Stop at gth Ave. and Salisbury St.  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to pass resolution #9-2024. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed. A draft job description will be distributed to Council for review. This item will be discussed at the After teviewed, the document will be presented to the Non Uniform Union representative to pass along Mr. Smith made the motion to grant Solicitor permission to make application to DCNR for the signs needed for ATV/UTV traffic. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed. There will need to bea sign at every road that intersects with a State Highway. There is approximately 96 total signs needed. The agreements are prepared pertaining to Alaska St. Solicitor Valentine will meet with the property owners. Mr. Ackerman made the motion to proceed with the subdivision plan and to authorize the President of Council to sign any and all documents. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed. A Social Media Policy would be discussed at the October 3, 2024 Committee meeting. Solicitor suggested that the Borough should not follow the sample ordinance from Confluence regarding Air B & B establishments. He recommends looking at the Zoning Ordinance to make changes which would make uses more effective to the bicycle trail. This item would be discussed at the Community Center Rental was discussed. All renters using the community center for a business or fundraising event that is open to the general public will require a proofofinsurance certificate with the Borough as being an additional insured. Solicitor Valentine will prepare a waiver form. Solicitori is completing additional research regarding a height ordinance. Solicitor Valentine will contact Ith has been found that there is $982.42 in taxes owed against the 326 Salisbury Street property. Mr. Baker made the motion to grant Solicitor Valentine permission to proceed with a settlement agreement with the owner, work with the Meyersdale Area School District on tax forgiveness and to authorize the President of Council to sign any documents deemed necessary. Mr. Smith seconded.  October 3, 2024 Personnel Committee Meeting.  tot the union members. ATV signage  Itis possible that DCNR will provide them at no cost to the Borough.  The Agenda item regarding Ordinance #435 was to be removed.  October 3, 2024 Committee meeting.  Any rentals for parties will not need to comply. the hospital for additional information.  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 3    Motion passed. Ift the property is acquired, the Borough would apply to the County for assistance with Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to authorize Mr. Spochart to look into having the property torn down. The Vietnam/Korean Memorial subdivision plan is scheduled to go before the School Board. Once approved by the School Board, the plan will be forwarded to the County for approval. Mr. Smith made the motion to authorize the President of Council to sign any and all documénts associated with the subdivision plan. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed. Permission will need to be obtained from Penelec to place a traffic mirror at 235 Dale Street. Aletter from MOPEC was received. Delinquencies in reporting have been corrected.  the demolition. Clay Street property  Mr. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  Solicitor Valentine was asked to contact Penelec.  CODE ENFORCEMENT: No report was given. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Municipal Authority  A letter was sent to Summit Township asking them to make a recommendation for the upcoming appointment to the Meyersdale Municipal Authority. The appointment will be made in January 2025.  The opening is for a resident of Summit Township.  Mr. Baker reported that the water level is low. The Municipal Authority is asking that customers not use water  unnecessarily. Street Foreman  Mr. Reiber reported that the Prison Inmates painted the curbs and some parking spaces.  A quote has not been received for the concession stand repairs.  Meyersdale Area Merchants Association  Mr. Brian Berkebile was present to report that the meetings have been changed to the third Tuesday of each month at 9 AM. The guest speakers for the next meeting will be Erin Howsare and Rebecca Mull.  Public Library There was no report given.  Meyersdale Community Events Committee  Mrs. Knieriem reported the following schedule of activities:  September 15, 2024 - Country Express will entertain at the park from 4PM-7PM  A check for $500.00 will be needed as well as barricades for the event.  October 17, 2024 - Bon Fire  Boxes are needed for this event.  October 19,2024-1 150th Anniversary Event  The Community Choir will perform, tour of churches, and the day of activities will conclude at 6 PM with a dinner at the Firehall and performance by Keith Buterbaugh  and other local talent.  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 4    Meyersdale Renaissance No1 report was given.  COUNCIL MEMBERS-STANDING COMMITTEES  Police/Public Safety Committee  Mayor Smith reported that he pulled the police schedules and does not want any further public discussion  regarding the police announced by anyone, including the Police Committee.  Personnel No report was given. Finance No report was given. Refuse No report was given. Streets/Buildings  Cost overrun on paving project. No motion was made to pay the overrun costs. is at risk ofrunning over, it will be required that the Borough be notified.  For future projects all bidders will be required to do an onsite visit prior to bidding and ift the successful bidder  Flood Control No report was given. Farmer's Market No report was given. UNFINISHED BUSINESSS: A.) Patrolman police agreement/handbook Mayor Smith will have this completed.  B.) Ambulance  Mrs. Gnagey reported that there will be a meeting held on September 16, 2024. She is hopeful that  there will be a draft ordinance for review for the October meeting.  F.) Vietnam/Korea Memorial subdivision No additional discussion. G.) Job Descriptions No additional discussion. H.) COVID ARPA funds  A1 breakdown oft the amount to be allocated for each category will be discussed at the  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 5    October 3, 2024 Committee meeting.  I.) Cleanup Day each.  Mr. Chris Harbaugh, Harbaugh Trucking will supply two dumpsters for a cleanup day at a rate of $500.00 Mr. Baer made the motion to hold a cleanup day on October 11, 2024 from 8 AM-21 PM or until the dumpsters are full. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed. The Borough shed lot will be used as the drop off  location. Proofofresidency will be required.  J.) Quote to change electrical outlets on decorative lamp posts  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to accept the quote from Whitey's Electric in the amount of $2,699.99to change the electrical outlets on the decorative lamp posts. Mr. Baer seconded. Motion passed.  NEW BUSINESS: A.) Announcements  There were no announcements. B.) Violation - Trimming trees in uptown park  An individual has been seen trimming trees in the uptown park without permission. Mr. Baker made the motion to instruct Solicitor Valentine to write the individual a letter. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion  passed.  C.) Amusement Tax Devices (Gaming Machines)  It was reported that gaming machines have been popping up in several businesses in the Borough. Solicitor Valentine suggested addressing this issue with changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Aftersome discussion, this item will be discussed at the October 3, 2024 Committee Meeting.  D.) Memorial Park Bench - Kristen Martin  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to grant permission for a park bench to be placed in the uptowh park The cost for a matching bench was estimated at $2,280.00 plus the cost ofa cement platform. Mrs.  in honor ofKristen Martin. Mrs. Gnagey seconded. Motion passed.  Knieriem will work with the donor on the details.  GOALSI FOR2 2024  Emergency Access Road Meyers Ave.  Mr. Ackerman made the motion to accept a quote from Keystone Lime Company in the amount of$10,854.00 to build an asphalt access road on Line Street to Meyers Ave. and to pay for the project with COVID grant funds. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed. The Street Crew will assist by installing the road base.  Flood Control rip rap No report was given.  ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: There were no additional items to be discussed.  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 6    EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no éxecutive session. ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Knieriem made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion passed.  fatiey C.Owkema  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Regular Meeting September 10, 2024  Page 7    MEYERSDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meting/0/2024 Special Meeting  GUEST SIGN IN  PLEASE PRINT T ChN RhsEngEnz wish)eR 3 STEESRGACT 4 Dritha Mrtchell 5 MiXe Bhokes 6 Beian Beukeble pALO  NAME  ADDRESS mlesdas  TOPIC  RASC  Musical Besless, Bio Shop 2ons Licosi ckusPestl  mepaal  8 Wu Touulyg  10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  GUESTS MUST STAND WHILE SPEAKING  GUEST SIGN IN ONE EXCEL        Df    RESOLUTION 9-4024  BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE  AF RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MEYERSDALE ESTABLISHING A FOUR WAY STOP AND FOUR WAY STOP SIGNS ATTHE INTERSECTION OF EIGHTH  AVENUE AND SALISBURY STREET  WHEREAS, the Borough of Meyersdale has laid out EIGHTHAvenue and Salisbury Street as WHEREAS, the Borough of Meyersdale has received requests from residents to establish a four way stop and four way stop signs at the intersection of EIGHTH Avenue and Salisbury Street. WHEREAS, the Borough of Meyersdale has received complaints from Borough residents that thespeeds on Salisbury Street at the intersection of EIGHTH Avenue necessitates establishing a  intersecting two two-way streets.  four way stop and four way stop signs and is a safety issue.  WHEREAS, the Borough of Meyersdale Ordains and Enacts the following:  Establish a four way stop and four way stop signs at the intersection of EIGHTH Avenue and  Salisbury Street  BEIT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Meyersdale and it is HEREBY RESOLVED AND ENACTED this 107 day of SEPEmAER 2 2024.  RESOLVED AND ENACTED by authority of the same:  ATTEST:  Abatia C.Osbena  DDS ofCouncil  Borough Secretary  2  APPROVED, this 107E day of SEPEMBER  2024.  RKCe  Mayor