ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION  September 26, 2024  A special meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held to review issues and finance on Thursday, September 26, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. In attendance were council members Cheryl Dempsey, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Bill Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Tony Klazas, and Mayor Tomko. Absent were Joann Brennan Others in attendance included Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Sergeant Brad Blanner, Engineer Norm Baron of Utility Engineers, Policeman Harry Brown, Barbara Artz, Vaughn Vesay  and President Thomas Dempsey.  and Brandy Meulstec.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Vaughn Vesay posed two questions to council. The first being that when attending the Schuylkill County Commissioners meetings, he noticed that they have many times within their meetings, points where they stop and ask for public comment. Can we do the same thing? Mayor Tomko explained that the Commissioners run several meetings within the same time frame but the Public Comment is regulated to only one Public Comment session per meeting. The law states there is a time for public comment before each meeting, not in the middle of the meeting. The second question was concerning the backup electric generation. Vesay asked if it was possible that the residents could vote for whether they prefer the second line coming in to town or the peak shaving Electric Light Superintendent Robert Petrozino made council aware that the point-to- point metering system for the borough's electric bill was deteriorating and we need to purchase a newer, updated system in the amount of $2484. He bartered with the company to receive a $1,000 discount. It will be on the October agenda. Norm Baron of Utility Engineers explained that the borough's electric bill is divided into 3 components: 1.) capacity charge 2.) transmission charge and 3.) energy charge. The capacity charge is governed by PJM which covers Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland. The capacity is what is used by the entire borough. He further explained to council how the impact of capacity charge will significantly increase the cost of electricity over the next few years starting in July 2025. The change in the amount of load is greater than the amount of energy being produced for PJM. This is due in part by the closing of coal plants and self-generating utilities having become part of the load. He went into a deep explanation concerning the PJM interconnection and the process of auctions used to determine the cost of the capacity charge in December 2024, June 2025, etcetera until June 2026 and the impact on the borough. These auctions will determine the increase in purchased power for the borough. This will affect all electric utilities, not just the Borough of St. Clair. PJM answers to a federal authority, FERC (Federal Energy  generators, possibly in their electric bills.    Regulatory Commission). Norm Baron will present options for the borough in executive Sergeant Brad Blanner acknowledged the concern of e-bikes and ATVS on the borough streets and the safety for all. All "ATV Route" signs will be taken down. A friendly reminder will be sent to FRO stating that we don't follow other municipalities. Sergeant Blanner presented council with a PA micromobility fact sheet produced by PA Department of Transportation. Council asked if signs could be posted in playgrounds and if an ordinance be created. It was decided to place a reminder in the newsletter concerning e-bikes. Blanner stated that the police will actively be enforcing all Council member Stednitz-Julian mentioned that there are advertisements attached to stop signs within the borough and that this is illegal. The Street Department was asked Borough Secretary Roland Price reviewed the Borough Secretary's notes. Iwould like to thank council for allowing me to attend the Pennsylvania Municipal Electric Association conference (PMEA). The conference was full ofi information and I discussed issues with fellow Borough Managers who provide electric energy to their Also yesterday, lattended with Electric Light Superintendent Robert Petrozino a meeting held in Kutztown regarding the capacity charge increase. October 30 - Wednesday - November Work Session at 6:30 p.m. November 5 - Election Day - Municipal Building will be closed. N November 7 - Thursday - Monthly Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.  session.  violations, as they always have.  to remove them.  residents.  REMINDERS  October 31 - Trick or Treat 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  The executive session began at 6:55 p.m. to discuss the capacity charge options.  The executive session ended at 8:00 p.m. The council meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.  Roland Price Borough Secretary    1  OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING  October 1, 2024  The October monthly Council Meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Council Chambers, St. Clair Municipal Building,  16S. Third Street, St. Clair. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m.  Answering the roll call were council members: Bill Dempsey, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Tony Klazas, Council President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Absent were council members Joann Brennan and Judy Stednitz-Julian. Also, present included Engineer Brian Baldwin, Solicitor Ed Brennan, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey, Police Sergeant Brad Blanner, Policeman Christopher Wallace, Fire Chief Frank Uhrin, Barbara Artz, Vaughn Vesay, Mike Jackson, Dan Vidal, Nikki Doran, Carleen Bensinger, Michelle Kline, Brik Hnatishion, Robert Derr, Judy Hulet, and Joshua Sophie of  Coal Region Canary. Pledge of Allegiance  Council member Tony Klazas read the council prayer.  Copies of the minutes of the previous council meeting have been given to borough council members, are there any errors or corrections? If not, they stand  approved.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Dan Vidal questioned the process of opening sealed bids on properties for sale, for example 500 E. Hancock Street. Solicitor Ed Brennan explained the process between conservatorship properties and borough owned properties. Carleen Bensinger of South Second Street asked the status of the Panko property at S. Second Street. She mentioned the yard is overgrown and rats are in the area. Solicitor Brennan is responsible for the estate and will have the area Michelle Kline was concerned if we have enough police coverage for the borough, the township and Palo Alto ifv we engage in a contract with Palo Alto. She is hearing that there is concern from the township of the police coverage. It was confirmed that Chief William Dempsey covered all bases and potentially will  cleaned up.  be hiring additional part time police.    2  Michael Jackson reported that with the addition of an extra crossing guard, it seems to be running smoothly on Wade Road. He also made council aware that New Castle Township installed flashing school bus signs and questioned why the borough can't do the same? We cannot speak for what another township does. The borough follows the laws of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Judy Hulet complained that since her garage was torn down by the borough, she has had several issues and demands to have them rectified. Solicitor Brennan  with the guidance of our engineer and solicitor. recommended Ms. Hulet to obtain an attorney.  MAYOR'S REPORT  1. Thursday, October 31st is Trick or Treat Night in St. Clair. Motorists should take extra care as Halloweeners will be out in force crossing our streets. Parents are urged to examine the items collected by their children 2. Residents should be aware that a new and revised "Covid-19" vaccine is available and should consult with their doctors as to the advisability of being vaccinated. It should also be noted that the new flu shot is available  to be sure that no tampering has occurred.  in standard and senior citizen doses.  3. After viewing the aftermath of the storms which traveled over the mountainous parts of the southern United States this past weekend, I would remind the Borough Council that when deliberating on a second electric transmission line to our borough; they must not forget that global warming is a scientific fact and as a result we should expect more intense and severe storms which will cause more disruption to our delivery of electricity to our commercial and residential customers.  Historical Note  John Siney, a pioneer of the American Labor Movement was a resident of St. Clair. He was born in Ireland in 1831 and moved to England early in life; where he worked in various industrial enterprises as a laborer, learning the fundamentals of the English labor movement. He immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Clair in 1863 to work in the coal mines.  He became a visionary and innovator in the American labor movement by organizing the Workingmen's Benevolent Association in 1869 at Walker's Hall in St. Clair, PA. That organization presaged John Mitchell and the United Mine  Workers of America.  Mr. Siney also initiated other labor groups in the following years. One of these groups, the Miners National Association, is considered to be the first    3  nationwide miners' union. The goals of all of these groups were to advance mine safety laws, improve working conditions, and attain living wages.  Mr. Siney was ahead of his own time and place in history as he was a forerunner in proposing that the social philosophy govering our free enterprise capitalism should change from Social Darwinism to Social Justice.  Mr. Siney died in St. Clair in 1880 and was buried in St Mary's R. C. Cemetery where a memorial was erected in his honor. An estimated 1,500 people attended his funeral. The John Siney Park in the northeastern section of  our Borough was dedicated in the 1970's.  Three present day residents of St. Clair, Former Congressman Tim Holden, Mrs. Kathleen Kanish, and Mr. David McElvaney are direct descendants Ona a motion made by Klazas, seconded by C. Dempsey, to accept the report;  of. John Siney. approved.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Solicitor Brennan updated council on the conservatorships:  6S. Mill Street, 28 N. Nichols and 113E. Hancock Street are either demolished or are in the process of being demolished. After demolition, appraisals will be 146 N. Nichols Street and 6 S. Front Street were appraised. These properties will be listed and sold. There is a lot of interest in 146 N. Nichols Street. 212 Cherry Street = we are waiting demolition and then it will be appraised and 438 S. Front Street and 311 Broad' Street - we received offers, we are waiting for Ron Zimmerman from the county to approve them. The offers are nowhere near 601 Wade Road - The transfer tax must be paid by the school and the liens will The solicitor would like to meet in executive session to discuss the sale of properties, the Palo. Alto Police negotiations and personnel issues. The Solicitor presented the council with a shortened version of the games of skill ordinance to regulate hours of operation and number of terminals per building. Council is to review and give him feedback. We will potentially adopt the On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously  conducted.  sold.  the demolition costs.  be wiped away. The property is for a good cause.  ordinance in November.  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.    4  ENGINEER'S REPORT  On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Councilman Diehl questioned the "Main Street Matters" grant opportunity and what that could mean for the borough. Engineer Baldwin added that a lot ofiti is for façade improvements, and it is not historically based. A significant match is  required but it could help get further funding.  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TREASURER'S REPORT  Treasurer Carol Sutzko reviewed the Treasurer's report.  Onal motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  TAX REPORT  On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  POLICE REPORT  An oral report was given by Sergeant Brad Blanner on behalf of Chief Dempsey. The Police Department thanked the department heads and the community for On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  making the first annual Community Night Out a success.  ZONING REPORT  On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.    5  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Fire Chief Frank Uhrin is organizing a Fire Prevention Program for the school and Chief Uhrin added that two fire hydrants need to be replaced with new hydrants.  will soon be ordering materials.  (Mill and Hancock Streets and Caroline Avenue)  CODE DEPARTMENT REPORT  On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously  approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference.  COMMUNICATIONS  The Women's Club Halloween Parade Committee was asking for a donation for  the parade.  OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl to purchase six wireless directional radios from Nexgrid at a cost of $2,484.00 to replace the 14-year-old On a motion by Klazas, seconded by T. Dempsey to conditionally hire David Zweizig as a crossing guard at the rate of $12.50 per hour pending passing his physical examinations and passing his clearances, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey to conditionally hire Sheryl Marks as a crossing guard at the rate of $12.50 per hour pending passing her physical examinations and passing her clearances, approved. Onar motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas to authorize a donation to the On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas to post no parking signs at the vacated lots after demolition of the five structures and to place temporary plastic fencing around the lot to prevent parking, if necessary, approved.  system in place, approved.  St. Clair Halloween parade, approved.  On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas to propose an ordinance  restricting the use of E-bikes and ATV's, approved.    6  Mayor Tomko questioned the Amusement Ordinance that was circulated by Solicitor Brennan. Council will need to consider who will enforce the ordinance. Engineer Baldwin asked council to let him know if they were interested in applying for any grants for next council meeting sO he can prepare the necessary Council President Thomas Dempsey called an executive session at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the sale of conservership properties and a personnel issue.  resolutions.  The Executive Session adjourned at 8:05 p.m. properly approved by council; approved.  On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, to pay all bills and claims, On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, to adjourn the meeting, at  8:05 p.m., approved. Roland Price Borough Secretary    Mayor's Report  October 2024  1. Thursday, October 31st is Trick or Treat Night in St. Clair. Motorists should take extra care as Halloweeners will be out in force crossing our streets. Parents are urged to examine the items collected by their children  to be sure that no tampering has occurred.  2. Residents should be aware that a new and revised "Covid-19" vaccine is available and should consult with their doctors as to the advisability of being vaccinated. Itshould also be noted that the new flu shot is available  in standard and senior citizen doses.  Historical Note  John Siney, a pioneer of the American Labor Movement was a resident of St. Clair. He was born in Ireland in 1831 and moved to England early in life; where he worked in various industrial enterprises as a laborer, learning the fundamentals of the English labor movement. He immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Clair in 1863 to work in the coal mines.  He became a visionary and innovator in the American labor movement by organizing the Workingmen's Benevolent Association in 1869 at Walker's Hall in St. Clair, PA. That organization presaged John Mitchell and the United Mine Mr. Siney also initiated other labor groups in the following years. One of these groups, the Miners National Association, is considered to be the first nation wide miners union. The goals of all of these groups were to advance mine safety laws, improve working conditions, and attain living wages. Mr. Siney was ahead of his own time and place in history as he was a forerunner in proposing that the social philosophy governing our free enterprise capitalism should change from Social Darwinism to Social Justice. Mr. Siney died in St. Clair in 1880 and was buried in St Mary's R. C. Cemetery where a memorial was erected in his honor. An estimated 1,500 people attended his funeral. The John Siney Park in the northeastern section Three present day residents of St. Clair, Former Congressman Tim Holden, Mrs. Kathleen Kanish, and Mr. David McElvaney are direct  Workers of America.  of our Borough was dedicated in the 1970's.  descendants of John Siney.    Alfred Benesch & Company 400 One! Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, PA1 17901 www.benesch.com P570-622-4055  benesch  October 1, 2024  Mr. T. Dempsey Council President 16SThird. Street St. Clair, PA 17970  RE: Consulting Engineer's Report (CER) Benesch Project No. 32089.02  Dear Mr. Dempsey:  The following is the status of engineering services performed by our firm as of this date:  ENGINERINGCONSUIATONS&CONIRVIS:  Grant Assistance (32089.02,Task5) PCCD Police Grant  We have been working with the Police Department and the Borough regarding the purchasing and grant reporting requirements. Quarterly reporting is required for the life of the grant term (until March 31, 2025), which we have been providing on behalf oft the Borough. Computers have already been purchased and are being utilized. Most of the police radios have been delivered and are being utilized. Any remaining grant funds can be used to purchase additional computer or radio equipment. And we are working with the Police  Department to maximize grant funds by purchasing a new networkserver.  St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20)  The Contractor (SLCI Excavating) has begun work and has made considerable progress. The paving and underground drainage is complete, and the grading oft the infield has progressed considerably. The contractor did accidentally cut an unknown and unmarked electrical line located near the surface just below the existing pavement. The Borough Electric Light Department assisted greatly by repairing this line in a very timely manner. We anticipate work to be completed within the next week, although it will be several weeks until grass is established. Our office will continue to assist the Borough with providing progress reports to DCNR as required. At your. August meeting, Council awarded the project to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC in the amount of $19,087.501 for 750 gallons of asphalt joint and crack sealing. The contractor anticipated beginning work last week, but weather delayed their start, Worki is expected to be complete by the end of this week although they have until October 31, 2024, to do sO, The contractori is working with the Street Department to identify specific  2024 Crack Sealing (32089.02, Task 6)  blocks and to coordinate temporary parking restrictions and road closures.  Thwing Street Bridge (32089.02, Task 4)  The Borough has removed several large trees that were stressing the retaining wall and has contracted to place large rock in front of the wingwall, increasing the height of the rock protection, to assist in buttressing the The long-term plan is to replace the entire bridge, including adjoining wingwalls and retaining walls. The Borough has applied for grant funding numerous times over the past 10 years but has been unsuccessful. The Borough will continue to apply for replacement funding as those programs become available.  wingwall.  CERSC20241001.docx    St Clair Borough Council Page 12  -  benesch  NFIP Compliance Audit Program (32089.03, Task 1) training, reporting, and floodplain management. County Planning Office Assistance (32089.02, Task 3)  We will assist the Borough Floodplain Administrator with compliance tasks requested by PEMA regarding  On September 9, 2024, the County Planning Director requested the Borough provide the County with the Borough's: Zoning Map in GIS format for their files. We worked with the County in converting the Zoning Map into an accessible format for the County's GIS: software and provided that to the County on September 12, 2024. At the County's request, we also provided to them current versions oft the Borough's Zoning Ordinance and  Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS STS LD (31137.31, Task 1)  All sitework is complete. However, we are awaiting the submission of record plans before closing out this project, The applicant recently stated that they are working through the paperwork for the Notice of Termination relative to the NPDES permit and anticipate providing record drawings shortly.  POTENTIAL FUNDING/GRANT SOURCES (31433.02, Task! 5)  RECREATION  2025 DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Jan: 21, 2025 Application Deadline: April 2, 2025  Uses: Grant funds must be used for rehabilitation and/or new development of basic outdoor recreation and park facilities that provide al highl level of recreational value, such as playgrounds and pavilions with  ADA accessibility. Funding:  Grant funding ranges from $60,000-$100,000:  $10,000 is earmarked for Professional Services only and requires no match. $20,000 is earmarked for Materials and/or Equipment only and requires no match. Grant funds over $30,000 may be used for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labor and  require a $1 for $1 match. DCNR Grant $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000  Total project costs range from $90,000-$ $170,000  Match Requirement $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000  Total Project Costs $90,000 $110,000 $130,000 $150,000 $170,000  Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall2 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec2029  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground Improvements.    St Clair Borough Council Page 13  benesch  2025 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA):Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Feb 1,2 2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 etc. Can fund indoor or outdoor facilities.  Uses: Can fund planning grants, as well as constructon/repair/renan grants, for a wide variety of community recreation facilities, like baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, pools,  Funding:  Grants shall not exceed $250,000 for any project.  15% local match required. Can be land value and other state grant funds. In-kind match NOT  accepted. Timeline:  Anticipated award notifications: Fall 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2030  Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting,  Pickleball court, other playground improvements.  COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VEHICLES Current Status: OPEN  USDA. Rural Development: Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program  Application Deadline: Applications accepted continuously throughout the year. Uses: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/ori improve essential community facilities (including police & fire stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Low interest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%6). Most funding via low-interest loans.  2025 PA DCED: Main. Street Matters program (MSM) Current Status: OPEN (as of Sep 3,2024) Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2024  Uses: The Main Street Matters program is designed to support downtown cores and: surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available to support revitalization efforts in planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and the increase  ofs safety and security.  Funding: There are different grant opportunities within this program:  Planning Grants:  Maxgrant: $50,000 Local Match: 25% Local match: 50% (typ)  Façade, business improvement, district development:  Max grant: varies $100,00-51,000,000, depending on program  The program does allow multiple applications  TRANSPORTATION/INRASTRUCIURE Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Mar1, 2025 Application Deadline: July31,2025  2025 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing. Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)    St Clair Borough Council Page 14  benesch  Uses: Funds may be used fori the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, roadway drainage, connectivity oft transportation assets, and transit-oriented development. Bridge  replacements and rehabilitations are eligible.  Funding:  Grants are available for projects with at total cost of $100,000 or more.  Grants shall not exceed $3M for any project. municipalities for the past several rounds. AnticipatedAward. Announcement: Spring 2026 pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements  Typically requires 30% local match, although the local match requirement has been waived for  Potential Project(s): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge ePasementystretsape, sidewalks,  MULTI-PURPOSE/USE  2024 PAI DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local. Share. Account (ISA)-Statewide  Current Status: OPEN (as of Sep 01, 2024) Application Deadline: Nov 30,2024  Uses: ASMGNEAAN of citizensint the community. Eligible. projects.must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. Eligible uses include acquisition; construction; renovation; demolition; infrastructure; purchase of vehicles, machineryand/or  equipment; and project design and administrative costs.  Funding:  Grants are available for projects with at total eligible cost of $25,000 or more. 10% of total grant award (this is typically insufficient to cover these costs).  Grants shall not exceed $1M for any project. Applicants may submit multiple applications.  NO Match is required. HOWEVER, engineering, design, inspection, and permitting are limited to  PENDING/AWARDED GRANT APPLICATIONS  2022 PA DCED Commonweath Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (LSA) - Statewide  Project Total Project Estimate Borough. Portion Date! Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status  Garbage Truck $306,523.87 $4,914.87/1.69) Mar 15 2022 Mar 16: 2023 AWARDED $301,609 Jun 30; 2026  Truck ordered. Feb 14, 2024. Expected delivery Nov 2024. Northward Playground Basketball Courts  2022 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  $70,000 $20,000 (2996) Apr 62022 Sep 62022 AWARDED $50,000 Dec 312026 Design and construction in 2025.    St Clair Borough Council Page 15  benesch  2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD): Local Law Enforcement. Support (LLES) Grant Program  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status  Equipment and Technological Upgrades  $177,018 $0(096) Oct 312 2022 Mar 82 2023 (Second Rnd) AWARDED $87,660 Mar 31 2025  Computers installed and reimbursed by PCCD. Awaiting on police radio delivery. Police may purchase additional related items ifb budget remains.  2023 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program  Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant PeriodEnds Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status  John Siney Park $125,000 $47,500 (38%6) Apr 52023 Oct5 52023 AWARDED: $77,500 Dec: 31:2027 Design and construction in 2025. Electric Bucket Truck $285,000 $0 (0%) Nov 30: 2023 Under Review Firehouse Addition $651,360 $0(096) Nov 30: 2023 Under Review  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (LSA)- -Statewide  Anticipated Award Notification Nov 19: 2024  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local. Share Account (ISA)-Statewide  Anticipated. Award Notification Nov: 192 2024  2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP)  Youth Basketball Court $75,500 $11,325 (15%) May 31 2024 Under Review  Anticipated Award Notification Nov 19: 2024 (likely: 2025)  2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)  Ann Street Rehabilitation $222,500 $0 (0%6) July 31 2024 Under Review  Anticipated Award Notification March: 2025    St Clair Borough Council Pagel 16  benesch  ST.CLAIR POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS 1. Potential Grant Opportunities  a. 2025 PA DCED: Main Street Matters - Council may wish to authorize Benesch to investigate this funding opportunity to determine if the Borough is al highly qualified candidate and what the obligations of the Borough willl bet for consideration at your November meeting. Applications b. 2025 PAI DCED CFA: LSA Statewide - Council may wish to consider authorizing Benesch to prepare cost estimates and draft resolutions for consideration at your November Council  are due Nov 15, 2024.  Meeting. Applications are due Nov 30, 2024.  Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Ifyoul have any questions or comments concerning  the above, please contact our office.  Sincerely, GL Brian W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager  Cc: Atty. Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor    September Street Dept.  Collected garbage, recyclables, ashes and large items for the month. Checked playgrounds, parks and borough properties daily. Cut grass in all parks and borough properties for the month. Cut and removed 11 large trees on Thwing Street Bridge. All cross walks and speed lines were repainted.  Pool was officially closed for the year, and we found al leak, which we feel will not be too bad to repair. Repaired any necessary items and installed a chain link fence around the S,C. Project.  Installed new inlet on Thwing & Mill Street.  The inlet frame and top was made and fabricated in house. Installed new "No Parking" signs from Thwing street bridge to the corner of Mill Street. Rebuilt two fire plugs which we are trying to get parts for the others. Installed. a lot ahot patch and sealing for the month.  The water company repaired a majority of their dig up from over the last 10 years. The contractor did a  good job!  Maintenance  S-7 Pickup entire service, full exhaust and shocks Installed new hydraulic and assembly on borough lift. Rewired utility trailer and built steel boxes for lights. S-6 Dump truck serviced fuel system.  S-4 installed new fuel lines, fuel lines straps and fabricated skid plate for fuel tank. Serviced 150 AF Police Tahoe, fixed and welded plates on the front of 150 A1 for push bar. Installed new brakes and rotors. We had to pull offt the top of the motor to install new injectors rails to  cross over tubes.  Services E-2 electric truck and installed new brakes and rotors.  The rebuild and S-3 Dump truck is coming along very well, Installed new brakes wheel cylinders, and  new carrier bearings in the rear. Installed new shackle hangers.  Removed old hydraulic system and simplified it with an new one. Eliminated rear fuel tank to fix frame. Truck in coming out very nice.    Rebuild on S-3 Dump truck Consist oft thei following:  1. Fixing frame 2. Replacing hydraulic system 3. Rear Carrier Bearings and brakes 4. Shackle mounts 5. Rocker Pannels 6. Cab Corners 7. Front Fenders 8. Cab Mounts 9. Floors 10. Radiator Support 11. Sand & Paint Body Pannels  ALLWORK DONE IN HOUSE FOR UNDER: $2,000.    Electric Light Department Report September 2024  August's Energy cost/usage -517650222/201.012 KWH  Attended meeting with Roland in Kutztown Wed. 9/25/24 held by NextEra, Re: Capacity charge increase. Continued prepping, and painting steel poles picked up more paint and supplies from Sherwin Williams. Terminated Electric Service to 4 for non-payment, restored 1 same day paid ini full plus re-connect fee. Working at Historical Society Bldg. - Electric, ceiling, replace bulletin board, ordered new ceiling fans.  At Customers request, performed accuracy test on 2 meters, both tested accurate.  Took Electric Bills to Pottsville Post Office.  Replaced traffic signal LED module Bypass / Hancock intersection.  Borough Hall Emergency standby generator ran underload (exercise) for Ih hour- done every 3 months. New Home / Customer-cut in new: service drop, 200-amp service hookup at 100 south Nicholas Street. Restored Electric service at 320: South Second, off since 6/4/24- -R pd. In full + reconnect fee.  New 100-amp service hookup at 215 South Morris Street.  To Fromm Electric for UGE splice kits, repaired underground Electric that was dug up at Little League Field. Cut Service drop down at 212 Cherry Street being demolished, cleared PA one call for this project. Setup Tax exempt account with Winter Green Corp., placed order for Christmas lights for trees in Boone Park.  Restored Electric Service at 34 South Mill Street, New owner. Attended NEX GRID PSSA zoom meeting Tuesday 9/24/24.  Worked with. Joe (S.A.M. IT Guy) to get WIFI down at Street Department garage. Reviewed Delinquent book, printed and posted 82 - 48 hour disconnect notices.  Installed EMT, boxes, wired in receptacles on rear garage, electrical needs Christmas Festival and other events.  Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned many phone calls  and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino Superintendent 10-1-2024  Saint Clair Borough Electric Light Dept.    Borough of St Clair August 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL  Ordinary Income/Expense  Income  301.10 Real Estate Tax, Current 301.30 - Real Estate Tax, Delinquent 310.01 - Per Capita Tax, Current 310.03 Per Capita Tax, Delinquent 310.10. Real Estate Transfer Tax 310.20. Earned Income Tax 310.41 - Occupation Tax, Current 310.43 Occupation Tax, Delinquent 310.50 Local Service Tax 331.12. Police Fines 342.20 - Rental Income - Boro Property 361:331 VarenceoningPemmis 362.10- Police Protection Services 364.30 - Solid Waste Collection Fees 367.11 - Swimming Pool Receipts 387.00 - Con. & Don. from Pri. Sources 392.18 Transfers from Electric Light  3,615.48 1,869.46 159.50 115.50 7,857.86 59,842.22 43.89 48.51 11,387.72 2,162.98 500.00 637:00 7,166.67 36,442.61 4,150.65 457.35 250,000.00 386,457.40 45,262.88 10,530.45 48.00 3,962.41 57,253.01 592.97 3,943.91 3,889.89 646.59 47,680.10  Total Income Expense  Administration Department Health & Sanitation Department Miscellaneous Department Planning & Zoning Department Police Protection Department 403.00 - Tax Collection Department 409.00 - Borough Buildings Department  411.00 - Fire Department 419.00. - Educational Services 430.00 - Streets & Bridges Department  Page 1    Borough of St Clair August 2024  Treasurer's Report - General Fund  TOTAL 16,556.18 6,497.61 61,908.31 -671.64 258,100.67 128,356.73  452.00 - Recreation Department 481.00 - Payroll Tax Expense 487.00 - Employer Benefits & W/H 491.00. Prior Year Expenditure  Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income TotalOther Income Other Expense  341.000 Interest, Dividend Income  805.18 805.18  492.00 - Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.305. Transfer to Gen Fund Cap : Total 492.00 Transfers Department  25,000.00 3,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00  Total Other Expense  ENDING BALANCE: $237,671.59  Page 2    Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report - Electric Light Fund August 2024  TOTAL  Ordinary Income/Expense Income 7372.40- Electric Energy Sales 7372.50- Sales Tax Discounts 7372.56- Miscellaneous Receipts 7372.57- Service Fees Total Income Expense 7401.00 Electric Light 7401120 Superintendent 7409300 Rental Expense 7442141 - Office Manager 7442142 Administrative Assistant 7442143 Lineman 7442144 Assistant Lineman 7442210- : Office Supplies 7442220 Electrical Materials & Supplies 7442231 - Gasoline & Oil 7442260 Minor Equipment 7442321 Telephone 7442361 I AMP-C Ohio 7442370 Maintenance & Repairs 7442372 - lechnology/Computer Expenses 7442374 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs Total 7401.00 Electric Light Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income 341.000 Interest, Dividend Income Total Other Income Other Expense  511,503.76 25.00 481.00 300.00 512,309.76 6,775.75 246.90 5,060.00 2,335.20 5,660.88 4,960.48 1,360.27 142.61 344.96 2,347.60 121.98 163,306.40 1,720.30 1,125.00 2,272.57 197,780.90 197,780.90 314,528.86  0.51 0.51  492.00 - Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.80 Transfer to General Fund Total 492.00 Transfers Department Total Other Expense  11,500.00 250,000.00 261,500.00 261,500.00  ENDING BALANCE: $845,769.44  Page 1    Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of August 31, 2024  Aug 31, 24  ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings  100.10 Elec. Lgt. Sales Tax- Mid Penn 100.12. PLGIT - Elec Light Deposit Acct 100.121 - PLGIT PRIME- Elec. Light Dep. 100.13. PLGIT Elect Lgt Capital Rsrv 100.131 - PLGIT PRIME-Elec.Light Cap R... 100.14. PLGIT - Electric Light Fund 100.15 PLGIT - FIRE INS ESCROW ACCT 100.16 PLGIT General Fund 100.17. PLGIT - General Fund Cap Reserv 100.171 - PLGIT PRIME-Gen. Fund Cap. : 100.18-PLGI HDLand Devel Escrow 100.19. PLGIT- Highway Aid Fund 100.191 - PLGIT PRIME - Highway Aid Fu... 100.20 Elec. Light Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.21 - PLGIT - Home Program 100.22. PLGIT - Recreation Grant Fund 100.221 - PLGIT PRIME Recreation Grant 100.23 PLGIT - Sinking Fund 100.231 - PLGIT PRIME Sinking Fund 100.24. PLGIT - Street Opening Permit 100.241 - PLGIT PRIME - Street Opening 100.30. Gen. Fund Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.40. PLGIT-Bridge Construction Fund 100.401 - PLGIT PRIME - Bridge Cons. F... 100.50 PLGIT Demolition Fund 100.501 - PLGIT PRIME Demolition Fund 100.80 - PLGIT - Ann St Maintenance Fund 100.81 - PLGIT/PRIME Ann St Maintenance 100.90 - PLGIT - Building Permit Fund 105.10 - PLGIT Payroll Fund 105.20 PLGIT - Withholding Account 110. - Petty Cash 110.10 - Petty Cash- - General Fund 110.20 - Petty Cash - Swimming Pool - GF  17,257.42 2,741.03 23,338.75 6,127.52 313,000.20 840,181.53 37,757.37 199,214.58 6,127.62 309,267.98 17,846.95 31.63 94,048.99 5,587.91 868.08 53,572.96 183.16 73,203.79 326,998.91 30,483.51 48,512.55 38,457.01 10,013.97 125,210.13 12,048.16 272,403.06 0.08 33,170.48 103,521.05 475.18 592.27 500.00 200.00 300.00 3,003,243.83  Total Checking/Savings  Page 1    Tax Collector's Remittance to Taxing Districts WILLIAM UMBENHAUR-2024-1 SAINT CLAIR: BOROUGH For 08/01/2024 thru! 08/31/2024 Date Created 09/11/2024 SAINTCLAIR BOROUGH Taxing District  Manicipality/Borough Per CapitaBorough Occupation  Other  A. Collections  1. Balance Collectable- Beginning ofl Month 2A. Additions: During thel Month (*) 2B. Deductions: Credits During thel Month- (from line 17) 3. Total Collectable 4. Less: Face Collections for thel Month 5. Less: Deletions/Exemptions from the List() 6. Less: Exonerations (*) 7. Less: Liens/Non-Lienablenable/Installments (*) 8. Balance collectable End of Month B. Reconcilliation of Cash Collected 10. Plus: Penalties 11. Less: Discounts 12. Total Cash Collected per Column 13. Total Cash Collected- (12A +1 12B +12C- +1 12D)  48420.72 48420.72 3007.56  3535.00 5.00 3540.00 110,00 30.00 3400.00 110.00 11.00 121.00  1484.70 2.10 1486.80 29.40 16.80 12.60 1428.00 29.40 2.94 32.34  45413.16 300.78 3308.34  9. Face Amount of Collections (must agree with) line 4+7) 3007.56  3461.68  (*)ATTACH. ANY SUPPORTING, DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY YOURTAXING: DISTRICT    C. Payment ofTaxes  14. Amount Remitted During thel Month (*)  TOTAL ALL TAXES  Date  Transaction #  Amount  Total  0,00 3461.68 3461.68  15. Amount. Paid with this Report Appilcable to this Reporting Month  Transaction #  16. Total Remitted' This Month 17. List, Other Credit Adjustments (*) Parcel/PerCapita' #  Name  Amount  Total Tax Collector  0.00 Date  18. Interest Earnings (if applicable) TAXINGI DISTRICT USE (OPTIONAL) Carryover from Previous Month Amount Collected This Month Less Amount Paid this Month $_ Ending Balance  ugam. Lelenhaw  09-11-101f  Iverify this is a complete and accurate: reporting oft the balance collectable, taxes collected. andi remitted: for the  month.  Received by (taxing district):  Title:  Date:  Iacknowledge the receipt oft this report.    Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report September 2024 Description House Fence Shed  Application Application  Status Confirmed Issued Issued Issued  Location 100S. Nichols 16N. .2nd Coal Fired Pizza Memorial Stadium  Date 9/12/2024  Zoning Inspection Zoning Permit 9/12/2024 Zoning Permit 9/29/2024  Zoning Permit 9/29/2024 Auxiliary building  Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 9-29-2024    Saint Clair Fire Department Fire Alarm Report September2024  Sept-02STILALARM 04:30 hours 298 East Sherman St. for a landing zone. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded, members secured an area and SePEOASTILALARH2I4S hours 298 East Sherman St. for a landing zone. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members secured the landingzone and assisted with loading the patient into the helicopter. (LZ62) In service 45 minutes. Sept-09 STILL ALARM 20:11 hours 201 North 12th St. Pottsville for smoke in an apartment building. Alert/Columbia, fort the tower ladder was part of the second alarm companies dispatched. Members were placed on standby in station upon arrival of city chiefs and placed available shortly thereafter. (SIS68) Ins service 20 minutes. SeptOSTILLALARM 08:56 hours 298 East Sherman St. for al landing zone.  assisted with lifting. (LZ62) In service 45 minutes.  Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members assisted with lifting. (LZ62) Sept-10S STILL ALARM 14:57 hours 1061 Burma Rd. for a smoke investigation. Phoenix, West End, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members found the smoke to bet froma  Ins service 50 minutes.  prescribed burn. (SI02) In service 20 minutes.  Sept-11 GENERAL ALARM 22:03 hours BOX33 354 Pottsville/St. Clair Highway (Wendys) East Norwegian Township for a reported commercial fire. AlL companies and chiefs responded; members found an electrical short under a counter cooler. Members secured the power and ventilated the building. (CSF08) In service 751 minutes. Sept-13STILL/ ALARM 10:23 hours 113 East Patterson St. for an odori investigation. Alert/Columbia, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members found carbon monoxide in the residence and secured the heating unit and ventilated the home. Advised the occupants to contact their landlord to have the unit serviced before restarting. (CO62) In Sept15STILLALARM 13:44 hours 599 East Bacon St. for a search and rescue. Phoenix and West End responded with 15 personnel and 4 ATV's to assist other companies. The person Sept6STILLALARM 11:40 113 East Railroad St. for a rescue. Al Person slipped down an embankment towards the creek. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, Deputy Skrobak and EMS  service 1 hour.  was found andi is being evaluated by EMS. (S&R57) In service 21 hours.    responded. Members assisted EMS with patient who was transported for an evaluation. Sept-17 CHIEF C CALL11:49 hours 1250 Burma Rd. Blythe Township for wires downr no arcing. Deputy Skrobak responded. Thewires were communcationwires, and the utilities Sept-18 CHIEFCALL 14:57 hours East Carroll St. and South Mill St. for wires down no arcing. Asst. Johns responded. The demolition crew had the wires tied up. (WD62) In Sept19STILLALARM 19:44 368 Pottsville, /St. Clair Highway for ay vehicle fire at Mc Donalds. Alert/Columbia, Phoenix, Deputy Skrobak responded. Members used the booster SePt24GENERALALARH 08:08 hours 500 Terry Rich Blvd for an automatic fire alarm. AlL companies. dispatched and werecleared shortly after. deputy Skrobaka arrived to find construction workers to set off the system. (AFA62) Ins service 20 minutes. Sept-26STILL ALARM 05:33 hours 1550 Burma Rd. Blythe Township for at tree down blocking onel lane. West End, Poeni,Aler/Columbsand Deputy Skrobak responded. The chief removed the small tree from the roadway. (TDO2) In service 20 minutes. Sept-27 STILL ALARM 18:14 hours 436 Rt. 209 Highway East Norwegian Township for a vehicle accident unknowni injury. Aler/Coumbia,Rescue,Cumbola,Port Carbon and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members arrived to find no injuries and the vehicle off the Sept-28GENERAL ALARM 12:24 hours 500 Terry Rich Blvd. for at fire reported out. AlL companies and Asst Skrobak and. Johns responded. Members arrived to find a small fire that was extinguished. Members checked the area and nothing else was needed. (CSF62) Sept-29STILL ALARM 18:52 hours East Russell & Mill St. for a vehicle leaking fluid. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and SCPD responded. Members controlledi fluid; the vehicle  (ORR62) In service 45 minutes.  were notified. (WD02) In service 25 minutes.  service 15 minutes.  line to cool the engine compartment. (VF08) In service 45 minutes.  road. (MVA08) In service 30 minutes.  ins service 45 minutes.  was towed away. (VLF62) In service 40 minutes.    Comments:  The following alarm boxes were tested; 33,41,41  The following hydrants need to be replaced, Mill & Hancock and Caroline Ave. &Thwing St. On September 11ththe Saint Clair Fire Department participated int the first Community  Night Out.  General. Alarm Still Alarm False Alarm Chief Call/Public Service  3 12 0 2 17  Total calls  Respectiulysubmites, fanR Whnn Frank Uhrin Fire Chief    BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR- CODE ENFORCEMENT - PROPERTY  MAINTENANCE 16 South Third Street StC Clair, PA 17970  PHONE: 570-429-0640 Fax: 570-429-2829  October 1, 2024  TOTAL COMPLAINTS-27 RENTALINSPICTIONS-S  Respectfully,  Michelle D. Brestowski Code Enforcement Officer    ST. CLAIR HALLOWEEN PARADE COMMITTEE  ST. CLAIR, PA. 17970 2024  Dear Friends,  The 63d Annual St. Clair Halloween Parade will be held in our borough on Wednesday- October 16, 2024 beginning at 7:00 P.M. Rain date will be Thursday = October 17, 2024.  Ini the past this event has been widely supported by our community and other generous well-wishers like you throughout the county. Last year over $5,000 of your contributions were used to pay area bands to perform in our parade. Over $3,000 of your contributions were donated to area community service groups who marched with their group or entered  floats in the parade.  St. Clair continues to have one of the most successful, well attended parades int the county.  We hope to continue that tradition with your support.  Thank youi in advance for your generous contribution, it is most appreciated. Please make checks payable to St. Clair Halloween Parade Fund and forward to one of the committee  members listed below.  Sincerely, The Parade Committee  Susan Miller 3031 Chestnut Street Pottsville, Pa. 17901  or  Bonnie Baker 439 South Mill Street St. Clair, Pa. 17970