126  THE BOROUGH OF MARION HEIGHTS 224 EAST NORTH STREET MARION HEIGHTS, PA 17832  570-373-1042 1832MHB@emal.com maronhegphsboroughorg  Joseph Petrovich, President John Olear, Vice-President Joseph Miriello. Jr., Councilman John Wargo, Mayor  Marion Heights Borough Council Chambers July 9th, 2024 Meeting 7:00 pm  The meeting was call to order by President Petrovich. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present were President Joe Petrovich, Vice-President John Olear, Councilman Joe Miriello, Mayor John Wargo, Secretary and Attorney Ed Greco. Secretary Linda SECRETARY'S REPORT: Council dispensed with the reading of the meeting minutes of the June 9th, 2024. Mr. Miriello made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Olear second the motion. Motion  Gregis was absent.  carried. (3-0)  KMHJMA MINUTES: Acknowledged  TREASURER'S REPORT: - SERVICE 1ST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION  The General Fund - had $6,530.10 in deposits and $8,339.43 in disbursements. The balance of the The Savings/Post Office Account had no deposits. The balance as of July 5, 2024 is $22,583.46. The Liquid Fuels Account had no deposits and one check in the amount of $1,097.37 disbursed. The The Petty Cash Account had $1,552.20 in deposits and $1057.03 withdrawn. The balance as of. July The Payroll Account had $2,899.00 in deposits transferred from the General Account and $2,184.43 The Grant Account had no disbursements. The balance as of July 5, 2024 is $2,881.00.  General Fund as of July 5, 2024 is $90,510.90.  balance as of a July 5, 2024 is $100,821.94.  5, 2024 is $1,032.89.  in checks. The balance as of. July 5, 2024 is $1,801.69.    127  The PLGIT Class Account had no deposits and no disbursements. The balance as of July 5, 2024 is The PLGIT Motor Fuels fund had no deposits or disbursements. The balance as of July 5, 2024 is  $69,343.78. $82,226.66 THE UNION BANK of. July 5, 2024 is $3,973.33  The General Fund had one deposit in the amount of $134.81 and no disbursements. The balance as The Savings Account had 1 deposit totaling $140.00. The balance of the fund as of July 5, 2024 is  $2941.03.  Total Assets: $378,116.68  Joe Miriello made a motion to accept the treasurer's report and John Olear second the motion. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Joe Olear made a motion to pay past and current bills. John Miriello  Motion carried. (3-0). J. Olear to check on 55-gallon drum of weed killer.  second the motion. Motion carried. (3-0)  PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON- AGENDA ISSUES: None  SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Attorney Greco received information on the property transfer of 343 Warsaw Street. He is proceeding with the transfer. Joe Miriello asked Ed to check out the abandon  vehicle ordinance. POLICE REPORT:  MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Wargo reported that the playground signs need to be replaced. Pedestrian signs can be put out. Penndot took all issues and will send us a letter.  FIRE CHIEF REPORT: John Olear said that Marion Heights Fire Company's truck is back in service.  CODE REPORT: Monthly report  136 E Warsaw St- Stopped and discussed renovation project with new owner Provided permit application for structural work 249 E North St - contacted owner for start date of renovation /"Soon" Discussion w! Mayor on Animal Ordinance 116 E Melrose St - discussion /walk-thru with new owner Courtesy letters for Non-Payment of Tickets (4) 320North Street = Grass- Complied 146 E Warsaw Street - Grass- Complied 32 E Melrose Street - Grass- Complied 437 E Melrose Street - Grass  Door Hangers (4)  No compliance    128  Ticket issued  Tickets Issued (12) Paid (4) 218 E Warsaw St - Grass/F Pending 126 E Melrose St (2)- Grass/Pending 502 E North St - Grass/PAID 129 W Melrose St - Grass /PAID 224 E Melrose St - Grass / Pending 136 E Warsaw St - Grass / Pending 138 E Warsaw St - Grass / Pending 501 E Warsaw St - Grass /PAID 208 E Melrose St - Grass IF PAID 138 E Melrose St - Grass / Pending 437 E Melrose St - Grass / Pending 413E Clermont Street - Dumpster Permit 247 E North Street - Dumpster Permit 111 W Melrose Street - Dumpster Permit 437 E North Street Building Permit 249 E North Street - Building Permit Notice of Violation (9) 218 E Warsaw Street - Grass 224 E Melrose Street = Grass 126 E Melrose Street - Grass  Permits Issued (5)  Clean Out Clean Out Clean Out Extend porch roof  Complied Complied No compliance Ticket #2 issued Borough Cut No compliance Ticket issued Borough Cut No compliance Ticket issued Complied Complied  138 E Melrose Street - Grass  437 E Melrose Street - Grass 501 E Warsaw Street - Grass 208 E Melrose Street - Grass 414 E North Street- - Garbage /Rats    129  Complied Timeline established  416 E North Street Garbage /F Rats  Rental Inspection (2)  221 E Melrose Street = Corrections Required 342 E Melrose Street Satisfactory  Provide information on egress windows  CORRESPONDENCE: An email was received from Tonia Troup explaining the CDBG process. Ar meeting with H&K Construction will be held July 10, 2024 at 4 pm regarding the Melrose Street  Attorney Greco said CDBG must follow federal guidelines.  cracking issue.  A letter from Aqua stating the water rates are increasing. The mayor said all signs at the park need to be replaced.  OLD BUSINESS: The bridge at the park needs to be repaired and a sign needs to be placed there.  An EMA coordinator from another municipality can represent Marion Heights Borough. Recycling - John Olear has a book with the rules and regulations, but is still going through it.  NEW BUSINESS: A letter was received from the county asking who is our EMA coordinator. Marion Heights Borough does not presently have one. Mayor Wargo asked thei fire chief and assistant fire chiefwho declined. Council asked ifa an EMA of one borough can also be an EMA of another borough? Can an EMA coordinator receive a salary? Who pays for the required courses? The  secretary will call the county and report back. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ISSUES: None second the motion. Motion carried. (3-0)  With no further business to discuss, John Olear made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Joe Petrovich  Respectfully yours,  Linda Gregis Secretary/Treasurer