151  West Newton Borough Regular Meeting September 9th, 2024  The regular monthly voting meeting of West Newton Borough Council was held on Monday, September gth, in Council Chambers, 112 South Water Street. Council Vice President Dan Palfey called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. Council members, Gary. Johnson, Tony Berarducci, Randy Shincovich, Dan Palfey and Terri Eckels were all present Mayor Mary Popovich, Dodaro, Matta & Cambest Solicitor was present ofs solicitor Dalfonso, secretary/lreasurer Ashley Pergola were also present. Council member Dan Roebuck and Solicitor Sam Dalfonso and  during roll call. were  Engineer Dalton Mack  not present. Council President Jason Cooper arrived ate 6:31pm. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Delegates:  Joyce Pawlik was present thet thank all members oft the Borough who helped during the fall festival. Ms. Pawlik CROWN came toa a decision to no longer handle the festival. Looking fora a new committee to take over this and CROWN would like to eventually expand their fall event if no one takes over the festival. Ms. Pawlik asked for festival. Councils  blessing to host scarecrow building and pumpkin raçe October 12th at Cort Street. Previous Minutes: Motion 09-01 made by Councilman Palfey to accept both last months regular  special meeting minutes. Second made by Johnson. Motion  meeting minutes and  adopted by unanimous votes.  Engineers Report:  Engineer Mack presented the Engineers report. Dalton will be taking care of putting together CDBG Grant. Motion 09-02 made by Councilman Berarducci to adopt Resolution 2024-12 requesting a Assessment grant in the amount of $324,733.00 from the Commonwealth Long Term Control Plan Improvements-F Forcemain Replacement  41 facilities Motion  Category Second Project. made by Palfey.  Local Share Phase II adopted by  Financing Authority tol be used for the  unanimous votes. Supervisors Report: Presented by Chad Shincovich Solicitors Report: Bank and Trust, PA. votes.  Mr. Shincovich will touch base with Solicitor in regards to bidding on bucket truck.  Presented on behalf of Sam Dalfonso, stating funding for the sewage plant upgrades has been  approved by Commercial  Motion 09-03 made by Councilman Berarducci to adopt Ordinance 2024-6, authorizing the issuance. of $143,663.48, principal amount, General Obligation Loan, at private sale. Second made by. Johnosn. Motion adopted  by unanimous  Zoning/Code Report: Presented by secretary/Treasurer Pergola Mayors Report/Police Report: Emergency Management:  Presented by Mayor Popovich. Mayor Popovich requested executive session with no legal action needed. Presented by Paul Williams, EMAI Director. Mr. Williams stated the Hazard Mitigation report has been turned Williams reported where they house theirg generator currently will need to find a new home and wasl looking in. for Mr. options. Mayor Popovich offered her garage ifs someone would teari it down and could move it to a newl location where Motion 09-04 Motion made by Councilman Johnson to pay all unpaid bills. Second by Eckels. Motion  be used for the generator. EMA Trailer will be done soon. Insurance will need to be  on this placed as well. adopted by  this could  unanimous vote.    152  Treasurers Report: Presented by ecretary/Treasurer Pergola  Tax Collectors Report: Year to date balance was presented by secretary/Treasurer Pergola on behalf of Tax Collector. Finance & Budget: Budget meeting dates have been set for thei third Monday in October and November at! 5:30PM, Streets: Motion 09-05 made by Councilman Johnson to amend Ordinance 2027-4 to include ADAI requirements on  Committee Reports:  October 21s and November 18th.  sidewalks. Second made by Palfey. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Sewage: Nothing to report at this time (updates in Engineers Report)  Recreation: Mr. Berarducci reported ai fishing tournament will be held September 215t and ballfields will be rented out 1  October 12th and 13th fora at tournament. Insurance: Nothing to report ati this time  9 2  Personnel: Al letter will be sent by Council President to Councilman Roebuck requesting a resignation letter or letter or intent moving forward with his chair. Motion 09-06 made by Councilman Berarducci to purchase a new bike rack for thé e-bike grant received that will be placed at the library, not exceeding $250.00. Second made by Shincovich. Motion  adopted by unanimous vote. Public Safety:  Motion 09-07 made by Councilman Johnson to advertise to amend Ordinance 2024-2 and Resolution. 2024-6.Second Properties & Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement is actively working with the magistrate's office on nuisance  made by Eckels. Motion adopted by unanimous vote.  properties within the borough.. Sanitation: Nothing to report at this time Bridge, River and Trial: Nothing to report at this time  Communications:  Motion 09-08 made by Councilman Berarducci to adopt Resolution 2024-11 authorizing' West Newton Borough to be a Broadband Ready Community. Second made by Palfey. Motion adopted by unanimous  votes.  Broadband ready community flyer will be advertised ini the Borough office for review. Mayor, Mary Popovich was recognized as an Outstanding Government Honoree by the Greater Westmoreland County Labor Council. This recognition will take place October 18th at Ferranti's Lakeview September 25th Mon Yough Planning Board Commission meeting will be held at the GAP Trail September  Restaurant in Greensburg, PA.  25th  Adjournment: unanimous votes.  Motion 09-09 made by Councilman Palfey to adjourn into executive session. Second by Eckels. Motion adopted by