BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2024  1. The meeting was called to order by President John Bertolino at 5:32 P.M.  2. Moment of Silence 3. Pledge to the Flag  4. Roll Call - The Council Members present included Mr. John Bertolino, Mr. Albert Dettorre, Mr. David Janusek, Mr. Robert Startari, Ms. Kaitlyn Sagely and Mr. Jeffrey Marshall. Others in attendance included Mayor Ronald Evanko, Chief of Police Louis Sacco, Mr. Patrick Dougherty, Solicitor. And Mrs. Jody Poorbaugh, Managers. Mr. David Fairman, Public Works Manager, and Mr. Michael Meyers,  Engineer, were not present. 5. Additions to the Agenda:  a. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Ms. Sagely to add an  outdoor burning ban to the agenda. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Dettorre Ms. Sagely Mr. Janusek Mr. Startari Mr. Marshall Mr. Bertolino  No  6. Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Mr. Startari to implement a  Burn Ban in the Borough Effective immediately. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Dettorre Mr. Startari Mr. Janusek Mr. Marshall Ms. Sagely Mr. Bertolino  No  1    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024  7. Resident & Taxpayer Public Comments = None  8. Approval of Minutes:  a. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 20, 2024. Approved 6/0  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Janusek Mr. Dettorre Mr. Bertolino  No  9. Mayor's Report:  a. Was given to the Board for review.  b. Trick or Treating - Trick or Treating will be held on October 27, 2024, from 1-4 P.M. and October 26, 2025, from 1-4 P.M. Please put your porch light on if Fireman's Parade will be held on October 28, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Registration d. Amotion was made by Mr. Startari and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept  you want to participate. isp prior to the start of the parade. the Mayor's Report. Approved 6/0. a. Was given to the Board for review.  10.Police Report:  b. The Government Surplus Inventory was completed and submitted. C. Agrant was received for new reporting software and laptops for vehicles. d. Challenge Coins were given to each Council Member. e. Amotion was made by Mr. Startari and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to accept  the Police Report. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Startari Mr. Dettorre Mr. Janusek Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Bertolino  No  2    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024  11.Borough Manager/Secretares Report: a. Was given to the board for review.  b. Continue to meet with the Unions regarding negotiations. C. Looking into a Third party to do street sweeping along Market Street, Walnut Street, Morrow Street, and Stewart Street. d. Tree Trimming and removal was completed on Walnut Street. e. Indiana Avenue Lots - Closing held on September 11, 2024. the Borough Manager/secretanes Report. Approved 6/0.  Amotion was made by Mr. Startari and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to accept  Roll Call Vote  Yes Mr. Startari Mr. Dettorre Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Janusek Mr. Bertolino  No  12.Public Works Manager's Report: a. The crew completed hot patching. b. Veterans Banners have been hung.  C. Clean up overgrown vegetation at Morewood Avenue and Borough Garages. d. Police and Manager have sent out sixteen codes letter this month and closed  seven violations. 13.Treasurer's Report:  a. Financial Report = Cash on hand in the General fund after the bills have been paid is $251,190.75. Highway Aid has $110,748.64. b. Accounts Payables - Was presented in the amount of $97,368.80. C. Amotion was made by Ms. Sagely and seconded by Mr. Marshall to accept the Treasurer's Report and to pay the bills totaling $97,368.80. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Startari Mr. Marshall Ms. Sagely Mr. Janusek Mr. Dettorre Mr. Bertolino  No  3    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024.  14.Planning/Zoning Report - None 15.Engineers Report:  a. Trek Grandview Pointe - Remington & Vernick Engineers are willing to negotiate a settlement on outstanding escrow. Supinka & Supinka Attorneys and Trek Development to come to the table with settlement offer. b. Grant t- Flood Mitigation Program (Tractor Supply) - Was submitted June  2024.  16. Animal Control Officer Report - None  17.Blairsville Community DevelopmentAutnonty Report - Received some offers on  lots - Nothing finalized. 18.Police/Fire Committee Report:  a. The Fire Chief gave the Council a copy of the quarterly report for their review. b. Mr. Dettorre complemented the current Officers and staff. They are doing a  great job.  19.Fiscal Committee Report:  a. Meetings will be held in October. The Council will vote to advertise the 2025 budget in November and will vote to adopt it in December 2024.  20.Streets/Capital Improvement Committee Report:  a. - Sidewalks - Currently working on sidewalk replacement program.  21.Parks & Recreation Committee Report: a. Was given to the Board for review. b. DVR & Cameras completed.  Looking to see if there are grants available to refinish the gym floor with a d. Parts of the Armory are currently being repainted. Mr. Dan Kelly made a monetary donation to the Recreation Center to help with this project.  secondary project of refinishing Armory Floor.  4    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024  22. Insurance Committee Report - None 23.Personnel Committee Report- None  24.Shade Tree - None  25.Parking Authority Report - None 26.Code Enforcement - None 27.Code. Appeal Board - None 28.Zoning Hearing Board - None  29.Civil Service Commission Report - None  30.Blairsville Municipal Authority - The Council received a copy of the minutes of the  regular meeting held on July 24, 2024.    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024  31.Unfinished Business:  a. Street Lighting - Evans Avenue None  b. Indiana County Municipal Emergency Management Service. Authority = Mrs. Poorbaugh met with Mr. Danny Sacco, District Representative, and other district municipalities to discuss the forming of the Authority. Tree Planting - Japanese Hornbeam & Gingo Trees Planted on Market Street. Mr. Dettorre is working with Penn State personnel to see what kinds of d. Paving - Walnut Hill - Amotion was made by Mr. Janusek and seconded by Mr. Dettorre to accept the bid from Harvey Paving in the amount of $9,856.00  trees can be planted ini town.  to pave Walnut Hill. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Janusek Mr. Dettorre Ms. Sagely Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari  No  32.New Business:  a. Port a John - River Front Trail - This will be revisited in the Spring. b. Audit 2023 -Amotion was made by Mr. Dettorre and seconded by Ms. Sagely to accept the 2023 Audit report. Approved 6/0.  Roll Call Vote:  Yes Mr. Dettorre Ms. Sagely Mr. Janusek Mr. Marshall Mr. Startari Mr. Bertolino  No  6    Blairsville Borough Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024  33.Executive Session - The Council went into an executive session at 6:24 P.M. and came out at 6:36 P.M. Legal and Personnel Issues were discussed. 34.Adjournment -Ar motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 P.M.  drlyt Attest  Palyh  7