23  MINUTES OF DUBLIN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024  1. CALL TO ORDER: The October 15, 2024, meeting of Borough Council was held in Borough Hall at 119 Maple Avenue, Dublin, PA. Council President Timothy Hayes, called the meeting to order at  7:30 p.m.  ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT:  Mayor: Council:  Chris Hayes Timothy Hayes Brent Smith Philip Kessler Sean Brennan  Jeffrey Sharer Matthew Mayes Keeley Rosenthal*  APPOINTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: Borough Manager: Borough Solicitor: Borough Engineer: Police Chief: Fire Chief:  Colleen M. Pursell Scott MacNair, Esq. Vicki Kushto, Esq.* Brian Cicak, P.E. Michael Regan Kevin Nugent Michael Tuttle*  Emergency Management Coordinator:  *Not Present  **Late Arrival  2. Pledge of Allegiance: President Hayes led Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Council President Announcements: President Hayes had no comments at this time. 4. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Mr. Mast of Middle Road requested Council consider moving and readvertising the Meeting scheduled on November 11, 2024 to another day, due to it  being' Veteran's Day. 5. Approval of Minutes:  5.1. Minutes of Meeting of September 23, 2024:  Motion by Mr. Kessler, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously carried, the minutes of the  September 23, 2024 meeting were approved, as presented.  6. Payment of Bills:  6.1. Bills List dated October 15, 2024, in the amount of $285,675.02 (all funds):  Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Kessler and unanimously carried, Councii approved  the bills list for October 15, in the amount of $285,675.02.  Dublin Borough Council Meeting  October15,2024    24  7. Borough Official Reports:  7.1. Dublin Fire Company: Council was provided with the September 2024 report. Theyresponded 7.2. Mayor: Mayor Hayes highlighted the events that took place at the Dublin Town Center during the Philadelphia Phillies Pep Rally. He went on to acknowledge Landmark at Dublin for their donation to the Dublin' Volunteer Fire Company of $50,000. He also advised that hei is meeting with representatives from the Pearl S. Buck Foundation to discuss potential partnerships with Dublin 7.3. Borough Manager: Ms. Pursell stated that Dublin Borough received a check from the County of Bucks Treasurer in the amount of $2,326.08. The funds are being returned to Dublin Borough under the Real Estate Tax Sale Law which states that excess funds from tax sales are tol be returned tot the original taxing authorities after a period oft three years without claim by the property owner. Mr. Sharer asked for clarification on what Lead Service Line is in the Manager's report. Mr. Cicak explained that an inventory list has been completed by CKS and submitted to DEP. There are approximately 200 homes in the Borough that have had their service line material listed as "unknown". Notifications will be mailed to affected property owners. Mayor Hayes asked for an update on the Meeting Room windows replacement. Ms. Pursell said she spoke to the contractor 7.4. Chief of Police: Chief Regan provided Council with the Police Report for September 2024, which included 139 total incidents. The Bus Patrol School Bus Violation Program resulted in 6 referrals, of which 4 were approved for citations. Dublin Police Department received a Bullet Proof Vest grant award for 2024. Sergeant Jones attended a regional Coffee With a Cop event at the Upper Bucks County Community College. Officer Rycek represented Dublin Borough Police at a Constitution Day event held att the Upper Bucks Technical School in Bedminster. Thel PAState Police  to 18 calls, 4 ofthose calls were in the Borough.  Borough.  recently and they intend on completing the project this year.  "calls handled" report was not available at the time of this report. 7.5. Borough Engineer: Mr. Cicak had no comments at this time. 7.6. Borough Solicitor: Mr. MacNair had no comments at this time.  8. Discussion Items:  8.1. Roadway, Street & Area Lighting LED Upgrade Feasibility Study: Michael Fuller of Keystone Lighting Solutions presented al Regional Street Light Procurement Program Feasibility Study for Borough Council. He spoke about the benefits of switching to LED streetlights. Mr. Fuller described the Borough's current street light inventory and what the different upgrades would be for each style of fixture. A brief discussion was held on the return of investment for the project. Motion by Mr. Mayes, seconded by Mr. Kessler and carried on a vote of 5-1, Council approved adopting Resolution 2024-09 Authorizing Cooperative Purchasing and Participation in the Regional Streetlight Procurement Program Administered by the  Dublin Borough Council Meeting  October 15, 2024    25  Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission which moves the project into Phase llata 8.2. Authorization to Close Out Escrow: Ms. Pursell requested authorization to return $1,398.25 to close out the escrow account established for Jeffrey Priestley of 111 Deep Run Road. Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Brennan and unanimously carried, Council approved 8.3. Ratify Purchase of Copier: Ms. Pursell requested authorization to ratify the purchase of the newo opler/scanner/copier machine from Stratix Systems in the amount of $7,950.00. Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Kessler and unanimously carried, Council authorized the purchase of the new copier/scanner/fax machine from Stratix Systems for $7,950. 8.4. Authorization to Release Pay Estimate No. 21 to AKC Mechanical, LLC.: Mr. Cicak gave an overview of the mechanical work that was completed on Reactor Tank B and recommended that Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Brennan and unanimously carried, Council authorized the release of funds to pay Estimate #2 to AKC Mechanical, LLC. Reactor Tank B Mechanical 8.5. Update on Sanitary Sewer Mainline, Lateral & Manhole Relining Contract: Mr. Ciçak provided Council with an update on the Sanitary Sewer Mainline, Lateral & Manhole Relining Contract. The total grant project amount is $226,470.00 with an 85% contribution from COVID-19 ARPA PA Small Water and Sewer Program and 15 % paid by Dublin Borough. He stated that 434 linear feet of mainlining and some lateral work was added making the total revised contract cost $209,913.00. Mr. Cicak described the process for replacing the clean out pipes included in the 8.6. Authorization to Advertise for Hauling & Disposal of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Bid: Ms. Pursell advised that our current contract with Franc Environmental, Inc. will expire at  cost of $2,801.00.  closing out the escrow for. Jeffrey Priestley of 111 Deep Run Road.  $107,236.95 be released to AKC Mechanical, LLC.  Work ini the amount of $107,236.95.  project cost.  the end of the year.  Motion by Mr. Sharer, seconded by Mr. Mayes and unanimously carried, Council authorized the advertisement of the Hauling & Disposal of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge bid. 9. Committee Reports: Mr. Sharer announced that the Finance Committee met before the meeting to discuss 2025 Capital Expenses. The next Finance Committee Meeting will be held on October 28,  2024 at 6:30 pm. 10. Public Comment:  11, Comments from Council Members: Mr. Mayes asked when the Borough willl begin looking into  anew contract for electric rates.  Dublin Borough Council Meeting  October 15, 2024    26  12. Executive Session: President Hayes announced that there would be an executive session 13. Adjournment: Upon motion by Mr. Sharer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.  following the meeting to discuss a matter of litigation and personnel.  ResperttulySubmites,  Date Approved:  -  SAL Colleen M. Pursell, Manager/Secretary  Dublin Borough Council Meeting  October 15, 2024