132  West Newton Borough Regular Meeting February 12th, 2024  The regular monthly voting meeting of West Newton Borough Council was held on Monday, February 12th, 2024i in Council Chambers, 112 South Water Street. Council President. Jason Cooper called the meeting to order at 6:30 Council members Jason Cooper, Dan Palfey, Rany Shincovich, Gary. Johnson, Tony Berarducci, and Terri Eckels were p.m. called present during roll call. Mayor, Mary Popovich, Solicitor Sam Dalfonso, Engineer Dalton Mack and secretary/Treasurer Ashley Pergola were also present. Council member Dan Roebuck.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Delegates:  Robin Harrison presented to Council in 2020: she was in an accident and. JK Towing towed her car charging her Ms. Harrison stated her vehicle was totaled and questioned ifJ JK Towing is still ont the rotating list. Mayor $1,000. and Councilman Berarducci stated an officer is noti to suggest or1 tell who is toi tow the vehicle, thisi is upt to the Popovich vehicle ifthey do not know of anyone then an officer can: state they have al list and then aski ift the owner would prefer someone owner from this list. Ms. Harrison questioned what happens to Mike? Solicitor Dalfonso, stated we will not talk about  at this time.  personnel  Jason Capenos was present and presented via paperwork most of his public comment. Mr. Capenos stated Council never reached out him about this concern. If council would have any questions, they are more than welcome to contact him at any time. Mr. Berarducci questioned ifi it was true, he charged Ms. Harrison $1,000. Mr. Capenos stated he would have to pull thisi invoice to know exactly. Mr. Berarducci asked how he determines the rates. Mr. Capenos stated alli their rates are done by the hour and are posted publicly in their office that can only be viewed there. Mayor Popovich Joyce Pawlik was present toi inform council of upcoming events: Easter Bunny, Color Run and Touch a Truck event. were given to Council to post in office, Savvy Citizen and on mywestnewion.com. The Color run willl be May 18th, Flyers place from vine street to Broadway and include all numerical streets in between back to Vine Street park, letters willl taking be going outt to residents fora awareness oft the event by CROWN. Easter Bunny egg hunt willi take place ati the Lion's Field Motion 02-01 made by Councilman Palfey to accept the previous minutes. Second by Eckels. Motion adopted  clarified the arbitraryactions against JK1 Towing.  March 16th. Touch a Truck event will be April 20th ati the Elementary.  unanimous vote. Engineers report  by  Engineer Mack presented the Engineers report Motion adopted by unanimous vote.  Motion 02-02 made by Councilman Berarducci to authorize LSSE prepare bid package for CCTV grant. Second Eckels. Motion 02-03 made by Councilman Berarducci to authorize LSSE to reexamine the not match grant of $500,000 to bid Supervisors Report- Supervisor Friedeman presented Supervisors report with two open issues that will be rectified in Solicitors Report - Solicitor Dalfonso requested executive. session for litigation and personnel. Solicitor Dalfonso would like to sit down with the Public Safety committee and Police Chief to further update the Police policies and Code nforcement/Zoning Report - Nothing to report at this time.. .Jason Humenik will start back with code  by  this grant beginning 2025. Second by Shincovich. Motion adopted by unanimous vote.  Spring, including Waypoint building and Bloom Brew.  handbook.  procedures  enforcement in April.  up    Mayors Report/Police Report - Mayor Popovich presented the Mayors/Police Report. Mayor reported on a cyber 133 security grant that will bei filled out. Letter from EMS will be sent out to all of Council via email. Mayor Popovich will draft al letter to' VFW requesting a donation of an AR for the police. Signage willl be made for "No dogs" at 2nd street park. Mayor Popovich wanted to make Council aware of a citation issue where no one is printing paper departments are moving to electronic. Chief Indof will bel looking in to this. Meters are, gettihg fuila 4 gitations, and will need to be Emergency! Management: Paul Williams was present to give a current weather report and reported on Bills - Motion 02- 04 was made by Councilman Johnson to pay all unpaid bill. Second by  most  emptied. from EMA. unanimous vote.  events  upcoming adopted by  Motion Palfey.  Treasurers Report- - presented by secretary/Treasurer.  Tax Collectors Report - No report at this time, will present next month'smeeting.  Committee Reports:  Finance & Budget: Nothing to report  Streets: Snowflakes and garland was taken down by Barbera with the help oft the Borough. Councilman Shincovich is looking into used bucket trucks. Motion 02-05 made by Councilman Palfey to hire Chad Shincovich for Street Supervisors position. Second made by Berarducci. Roll call was taken, vote failed 31 to2 2:  Johnson-N No Berarducci-Yes Cooper-No Eckels-No Palfey-Yes Shincovich-abstained Roebuch-not present  Sewage: Covered in Engineers report. Recreation: Nothing to report Insurance: Nothing to report  Personnel: Motion 02-06 made by Councilman Cooper to appoint 5 new, planning commission members under  Resolution 2024-1 as follows: second by Eckels. Motion adopted by unanimous votes.  Brenda Maleski- -4) year term (expires 12/31/2027) Joanne Hall - 4 year term (expires12/31/2027) John Manon -3 year term (expires 12/31/2026) Mary Popovich-3y year term expires12/31/2026) Brandon Bell -1 year term (expires12/31/2025) 2025. Second by Eckels. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. by Berarducci. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Properties & Code Enforcement: Nothing to report.  Motion 02-07 made by Councilman Berarducci to advertise Ordinance 2024-2 fora al Fire and Police tax beginning Public Safety: Motion 02-08 made by Councilman Palfey to approve Police policies and handbook. Second made  Sanitation: A letter will be sent out to all businesses by Solicitor for Fayette Waste.  Bridge River & Trail: Motion 02-09 made by Councilwoman Eckels to submit a letter of support to be drafted and sent out supporting the grant for the bridge. Second made by. Johnson. Motion adopted by unanimous vote.    wian dm bookk Paliey,  134  . Scroata payforkp page made by Eckels.  in sertliementi Motiona the adopted Westmoreland by County  URSAHDouRAgE, plant due  Communications: Motion  02-10 made by Councilman Palfey to pay for % page  Association annual program booklet. Second made by Eckels. Motion adopted  vo to newg Euideline:  Councilman Requests: Engineer Mack informed Council  s  Councilinan  ofay possible grânttosupgate RBEPSAR to new guidelines.  the regular  meeting in  Adjournment  to executives session.s S made by Eckels.  Motion 02-11 made Councilman Motion adopted by unanimous vote.  by  Johnson to adjourn the regular meeting in to executive session. Second  a 2  West Newton Borough Special Meeting February 19th, 2024  The Special meeting of West Newton Borough Council was held on Monday, February 19th, 2024in Council Chambers, 112 South' Water Street. Council President Jason Cooper called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members Gary Johnson, Dan Palfey, Terri Eckels and. Jason Cooper were called present during roll call. Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Pergola and Council members Tony Berarducci, Randy Shincovich, and Dan Roebuck were not present. The purpose ofi this special meeting is to hire the  Street Supervisor and advertise for hiring a grass cutter. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Eckels. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Motion adopted by unanimous vote.  Motion 02-01 made by Councilman Palfey to hire Chad Shincovich as Street Supervisor. Second made by Motion 02-02 made by Councilman Eckels to advertise to hire a grass cutter. Second made by Palfey. Motion 02-03 made by councilman Johnson to adjourn this special meeting. Second made by Palfey.  Ashley Pergola Secretary/Treasurer