Borough of Coraopolis Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Council Workshop Meeting by teleconference October2, 2024 6:31PM  The Workshop Meeting oft the Borough of Coraopolis was called to order by Council President, Robb  Cardimen.  A Roll Call ofMembers was then taken.  Present Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Michael Dixon, Mayor Absent Allison Marine  Mr. Cardimen said Ms. Marine is traveling for work and that is why she is not in attendance this evening. Mr. Harris said as far as voting on the side-by-side that is over $11,000.00, would it make more sense for Mr. Cardimen said we are set toj pick it up tomorrow and 60% ofit was paid for through a CSXI Railways grant. Itv will be utilized by both the Police and Fire Departments and is labeled as a public safety vehicle and he Mr. Bolea made ai motion to modify the. Agenda to include the purchase ofa a side-by-side from Tri-State  Mr. Cardimen said are there any comments on agenda items by Council Members?  transparency reasons to do it during the Regular Meeting?  continued to explain.  Powersports. Mr. Harris seconded the motion.  Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris 1  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes    Joe Szabat Motion carried.  Yes  Mr. Cardimen said are there any comments from the Public: regarding the amendment item to the Agenda?  Being none, the meeting continued. discuss a Conservatorship.  Mr. Cardimen said we. have aj presentation by Sy Lampl & Chase Schemm with GSRC Development, LLC1 to Mr. Sy Lampl said Chase Schemm and I are here to explain the proposal and the concept regarding the filing of petitions for conservatorships on abandoned and blighted properties within the Borough. He continued to Mr. McCutcheon said the first step is for you to get an agreement to: me, which I will turn over to our Solicitor  explain and a discussion pursued. for review SO that Council can approve it. Mr. Lampl said I can get that to. you by Monday.  Mr. Cardimen asked for a motion to approve payment of $28,184.30 to the Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department Relief Fund and said this is for firei insurance money that is issued to the Relief Association every Mr. McCutcheon said we get this from the State and we. have to turn it over to the ReliefAssociation. Mr. Bolea made ai motion to approve payment of $28,184.30 to the Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department  year. It is used to equip our truck and buy safety equipment.  Relief Fund. Mr. Harris seconded the motion. Motion approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve Resolution No. 24-431 distributing the General Municipal Pension System  Aid in the amount of$105,672.73. Mr. Szabat seconded the motion.  Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Motion carried.  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Mr. Bolea made a motion to approve the transfer of funds to IIG Client Services ini the amount of$124,779.73; with $105,672.73 for the Police Pension Plan and $19,107.00 for the Non-uniform Employees' Pension Plan for  the 2024 Minimum Municipal Obligation. Mr. Szabat seconded the motion.  Motion approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  2    Mr. Bolea made a: motion to approve the use ofboth sides oft the Jailhouse Parking Lot on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 9 am to Noon for a Car Cruise and Coffee event sponsored by Queen Beans. Ms. Haskins seconded  the motion.  Motion approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Cardimen asked for ai motion to purchase a 2024 Side-by-side from Tri-State Powersports in the amount of $11,249.00 to be utilized by the Police Department and the Fire Department and said Chief Stewart was very instrumental in acquiring a $5,000.00 grant from CSX Railway for the purchase of this vehicle. The Police Department will contribute for wrap and lettering and the Fire Department will pay for some radio work and Mr. Harris made ai motion to purchase a 2024 Side-by-side from Tri-State Powersports in the amount of $11,249.00 to be utilized by the Police Department and the Fire Department. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion. Mr. Bolea said Ia agree with what Mr. Harris said about this being mentioned at the Regular Meeting to explain Mr. Cardimen said Ij plan on1 thanking the Chief for his work putting this together at the Regular Meeting.  lights and he continued to explain.  that is for the safety for the people north oft the tracks:  Upon Roll Call Vote Robb Cardimen Rudy Bolea George Mihalyi Gary Flasco Kim Haskins Mike Harris Joe Szabat Motion carried. Mayor's Report  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Mayor Dixon said I want to thank Council for approving the motion for that side-by-side. Ialso want to thank Mayor Dixon said I want to thank those who participated in the VFW's September 11th Celebration. Mayor Dixon said Dick's Sporting Goods donated two dozen footballs, basketballs and soccer balls to the Police Department, along with drawstring backpacks and water bottles to give to thel kids in town. It'sav very Mayor Dixon said don'tforget about the Fall Festival on October 12th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Police Department would like to use the pavilion that day for IDI kits for kids and he continued to explain. Mayor Dixon said the Cory Cleanup and the grand opening oft thej park is this same day.  CSX and Chief Stewart for their work in getting that grant.  nice thing.  Mr. McCutcheon said no one else is using it that day, so it will be: fine.  3    Public Works Foreman's Report  Mr. Larry Tollis said throughout the month we had normal Borough property and park maintenance. Mr. Larry Tollis said we completed hot patch on School Street with Park Drive, Euclid and the pay lot by  McDonald's will be completed by next week. season which will be starting soon.  Mr. Tollis said the leaf box was installed on No. 5 and all: machine operations on the leaf machine for this leaf  Mr. Tollis said we purchased and installed a snow deflector for the plow on the new. F-550.  Mr. Tollis said we worked with Officer Quinn and Officer Short to paint white lines on State Avenue, Main Mr. Tollis said the poles are coming out as we find time to get them, Mulberry Street is complete and we are  Street, Ridge Avenue and School Street.  working on the Rite Aid pay lot now and he continued to explain. reinstall it in the spring time and he continued to explain. might need a truck to get rid oft the flowers in the pots. Mr. Tollis said let me know what you need and I will have it ready.  Mr. Cardimen said now that wel have an extra 550: now, I'm hoping we can keep the leafbox on a little later, or Mr. McCutcheon said Mr. Flasco and Mr. Pitassi will need a truck toj pick up bags for the cleanup day and I  Committee Reports/Comments: from Council Mr. Flasco said Ihave nothing to report this evening. Mr. Mihalyi said Ihave nothing to: report this evening. they should be replaced and a discussion pursued. Mr. McCutcheon saidI I will speak with the engineers.  Mr. Bolea said Inoticed that two pine trees are dying at our Riverfront Park. Ifthey are under warranty, It think  Mr. Bolea said when Montour Street is closed between 4th and 5th Avenues should we have the tractor trailer traffic turning onto Chestnut Street or onto Broadway? Ifthey turn onto Broadway, It think we should consider temporarily eliminating parking on one side. He continued to explain and a discussion pursued.  Ms. Haskins said II have nothing this evening.  4    Mr. Szabat said Ihave nothing this evening. Mr. Harris said I have nothing this evening.  Mr. Cardimen said the bid came in and is well under the threshold to have the municipal lot sealed, coated and lines repainted, the McDonald's lot, the Rite Aid lot sealed and repainted and the lines on both sides of4th and 5th Avenues in the Central Business District from Broadway to Main Street painted with adequate parking Mr. Tollis said they may want to do itin October, because we still have our parking regulations for street  spaces and he continued to explain.  Mr. McCutcheon said we will need to coordinate the No Parking.  sweeping.  Mr. Cardimen said Iwill coordinate with Mr. Tollis, Mr. McCutcheon and the Chief.  Mr. Cardimen said I am saving my comments for the side-by-side for the Regular Meeting as well as accolades for the Chief for getting the grant for this equipment that will greatly help the people of Coraopolis and he  continued to explain. Manager's Report  Mr. McCutcheon said the 2004 Chevy Silverado pickup used by the Public Works has 190,000 miles and will cost $2,200.00 to do some repairs toi it, SO I think it is time to put it toi rest. We have enough pickups where we Mr. McCutcheon said II have a quote from Cummins Sales and Service on a maintenance proposal for the generator. It's a five-year agreement at $1,219.90 per year and It think we definitely need to do that. I was told Mr. McCutcheon said I1 have been working on the budget and once the contracts are settled with the Police and Mr. McCutcheon said we will have two ordinances for next week, one to increase the fines for grass and weed violations and the other to prohibit parking for the entire length ofNeely Heights from Main Street to Wood on  don'tneed that one, sO we will be asking to sale or scrap it in the future.  that it needs to be bolted down and he continued to explain.  Public Works, Iwill get it finalized.  the southern side.  Mr. McCutcheon said Halloween is Thursday, October315t.  Mr. McCutcheon said we: received payment from the CWSA: for the Neely Heights project, but still need to  invoice Columbia Gas which will be between $180,000.00 to $190,000.00.  Mr. Bolea made ai motion to goi into Executive Session to discuss personnel. Ms. Haskins seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  5    Mr. Bolea made a motion to come out ofExecutive Session and return to Regular Session. Ms. Haskins  seconded the motion.  Motion Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Mr. Bolea said Ireceived a text message concerning our decision to eliminate the meters. The concern is that Mr. Diggins is benefitting by the no parking because he: is renting his apartments and telling his tenants that they have free parking in our borough parking lots and on the streets. Idon't] know: ift there is anything to consider about this, but wanted tol let Council know. He continued to explain and a discussion pursued.  Ms. Haskins made ai motion to Adjourn. Mr. Harris seconded the motion.  Motion. Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote.  Meeting Adjourned.  5