REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duane Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Louis E. Squatrito, Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member  PLEASESHUT OFF ALL CELL PHONES  November 20, 2024  Immediately following the 6:00 PM Work Session  1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  2) GENERAL a. Roll Call  b. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the October 23, 2024 Regular Meeting.  - Consideration ofmonthly administrative reports.  3) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS  a. Proclamation to support Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024.  4) CITIZEN'S FORUM  The Board of Commissioners welcomes constructive comments and input from the public. Residents wishing to comment shall first raise their hand, be acknowledged by the Board President, then approach the podium. They will preface any comments with their name and address. Comments will be addressed to the Board only and not to any individual Board member or other member of the audience. Those commenting should make every effort to avoid being  repetitive.  CiyofHermitage Vision: To create a vibrant and prosperous city that is the region 's commercial and employment hub and the residential community of choice, marked by safe and pleasant neighborhoods, and  diverse recreational, entertainment and enrichment opportunities.    5) FINANCE  a. Consideration of the monthly reports of the Treasurer. b. Consideration of additions and exonerations to taxes.  Consideration of a motion to authorize a 2024 year-end budget transfer.  d. INTRODUCTIONofa) proposed ordinance (2025 proposed budget) fixing the tax rate for the year 2025, appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific purposes of the City during the fiscal year 2025, adopting a capital program and Consideration of a motion to approve a new bargaining agreement between the City RESOLUTIONNO. .22-2024 authorizing an agreement with the Farrell Area School  appropriating specific sums for the capital program.  and AFSCME Local 2778. District for tax collection.  6) PLANNING AND ZONING 7) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  a. RESOLUTION NO. 19-2024 authorizing the submission ofa a Local Share Account grant b. RESOLUTIONI NO. 20-2024 authorizing the proper City officials to sign the N. Keel  application in the amount of $750,825 for the Town Center Project. Ridge Road Improvement Project Agreement on behalf of the City.  8) URLICINFROVMENIS 9) PUBLICSAFETY 10) MISCELLANEOUS  a. RESOLUTIONI NO.2 21-2024 authorizing an intermunicipal agreement with Jefferson Township.  11) PUBLICI DISCUSSION OF TONIGHT'S AGENDA  The Board of Commissioners welcomes constructive comments and input from the public. Residents wishing to comment shall first raise their hand, be acknowledged by the Board President, then approach the podium. They will preface any comments with their name and address. Comments will be addressed to the Board only and not to any individual Board member or other member oft the audience. Those commenting should make every effort to  avoid being repetitive.    12) CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  13) ADJOURNMENT  Distributed: November 12, 2024 Redistributed November 19,2024    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice President Louis E. Squatrito, Member Cameron S. Linton, Member John Moroco, Member Bernie Harry, Treasurer Brett W. Stedman, Solicitor Gary Hinkson Gary Gulla Don Cannon Jeremy Coxe  Staff members in attendance were:  Adam Piccirilli Wayne Covert  Joel Ristvey Chad Nych Jeremy Davis  John Flynn Neil Hosick Amy Gargiulo  Kristina Thomas Ronald Dague  There were five (5) members oft the public in attendance.  MINUTES  Mr. Squatrito made ai motion to approve the minutes for the September 19, 2024 Special Meeting, the September 25, 2024 Regular Meeting and the September 30, 2024 Special Meeting. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton,  yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  Mr. Squatrito made a motion to approve the administrative reports. Second by Mr. Linton. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco,  yes. Motion carried.  SPECIAL RECOGNITION  Police Chief Adam Piccirillo noted that he was presenting commendations: to Officers Jeremy Davis, Ronald Dague and Adam Mild for their actions in response to a call on March 18, 2024 regarding an incident involving an elementary student with a firearm on a school bus.  CITIZEN'S FORUM  Mr. Piccirilli opened the Citizen's 's Forum.  Steve Sherman, Mercer County Controller attended on behalfofhis office to notify the City that    Regular Meeting Minutes October 23, 2024 Page 2  they are seeing an uptick of fraudulent attempts against the County, inj particular check fraud, and they developed a program to supplement their audits to prevent this. He asked if anyone becomes aware of fraud ini relation to County assets to contact his office directly. He distributed flyers with  contact information.  There being no further comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the Citizen's Forum.  FINANCE  a. Consideration of the monthly reports of the Treasurer. Mr. Moder made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried. b. Consideration of additions and exonerations to taxes. Mr. Linton made a motion to accept the additions and exonerations to taxes. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes. Motion carried.  PLANNING AND ZONING a. Consideration of Subdivision Plan:  Final Subdivision Plan - Ian P. McCann Lot 1- French Street. Mr. Moder read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with one outstanding condition. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr.  Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes. Motion carried. b. Consideration ofLand Development Plans:  Mercer County VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Major LDP - 1505 North Hermitage Road. Mr. Squatrito read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with five outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Linton,yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes. Motion carried. Joy Cone- Cone & Cookie Grading Minor Land Development Plan - North Keel Ridge Road. Mr. Linton read the summary and made a motion to approve the plan with three outstanding conditions. Second by Mr. Moroco. Vote as follows: Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes. Motion carried. INTRODUCTION of an ordinance amending the Hermitage Zoning Ordinance 1-2024 by changing the classification of certain land situated at: 39 South Buhl Farm Drive from Suburban Residential-2 (SR) to City Center (CC). Mr. Piccirilli read the summary and motioned to set the public hearing and final vote for the December 18, 2024 Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito,yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT    Regular Meeting Minutes October 23, 2024 Page 3  a. RESOLUTION NO. 17-2024 authorizing the submission of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Application. Mr. Moroco read the summary and motioned to adopt the resolution authorizing submission ofa grant application for $314,756. Second by Mr. Linton. Vote as follows: Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, b. RESOLUTION NO. 18-2024 authorizing a Main Street Matters Grant Application. Mr. Moderreadi the summary and motioned to adopt the resolution. Second by Mr. Squatrito. Vote as follows: Mr. Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. RESOLUTION NO. 19-2024 authorizing the proper City officials to make application to thel PennDOT Multimodal Transportation fund for a grant in the amount of $2,046,800. Mr. Squatrito read the summary and motioned to adopt the resolution authorizing an application for a grant in the amount of $2,046,800 to be used for the Wheatland Industrial Area Multimodal Transportation Project. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr. Squatrito, yes. Motion carried.  yes; Mr. Piccirilli, yes. Motion carried.  Moder, yes. Motion carried.  MISCELLANEOUS  a. PUBLIC HEARING of an ordinance approving sponsorship and assignment of the former Wheatland Borough non-uniform pension plan. Mr. Piccirilli opened the public hearing. Alik Parry, 1890 Pierce Bluffs Drive, asked ift the pension was fully funded. Mr. Hinkson responded that it is. There were no additional comments from the public. Mr. b. FINAL VOTE of an ordinance approving sponsorship and assignment of the former Wheatland Borough non-uniform pension plan. Mr. Piccirilli motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 14-2024. Second by Mr. Moder. Vote as follows: Mr. Piccirilli, yes; Mr. Moder, yes; Mr.  Piccirilli closed the public hearing.  Squatrito, yes; Mr. Linton, yes; Mr. Moroco, yes. Motion carried.  PUBLICI DISCUSSION There was no public discussion.  CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  No comments were made by the Commissioners.  The meeting went into executive session at 6:22 p.m. to discuss union negotiations.  Respectfully submitted, Gary P. Hinkson November 4, 2024    BUILDING DEPARTMENT  MONTHLY REPORT  OCTOBER 2024    : e de $  s 5  -  I : de  &  -    o    9 20 8 S EE 16  a  - 31o C 1 E 6  0 36 0    -  : a &  4 de 5 a   3 3 0o EIES 99 00  #    T  oobE  5 E  S 0  - & 8 2 O ç S a  o  4  E  # 8 4    Hermitage Fire Department  Report of Operations  ERMITA  NSYIN  Submitted November 13, 2024 John Flynn, Fire Marshal  11/13/2024    OCTOBER 2024 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  RESPONSE LOG: 64 RESPONSES  FIRE3(4.699) 2) 1Vehicle Fire  1) 2Structure Fires - Sharon, Sharpsville EMS/MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:11 (17.19%) 1) 2Motor Vehicle Accidents With Injuries 3) 3 Motor' Vehicle. Accidents No Injuries  2) 2 EMS Assists 4) 3E Extrication 5) 1 Elevator Rescue HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:! 9(14.06%) 1) 6Wires Down - Cable, Telephone, or Power 2) 21 Natural Gas Leaks/Fuel Spill 3) 1Vehicle Accident Clean-Up SERVICE CALIS:14(21.889 1) 10Mutual. Aid Standbys 2) 2Unauthorized Burning 3) 1Animal Rescue 4) 1Lock-Out GOOD INTENT:: 18 (28.12%) 1) 80 Cancelations While Enroute 2) 61 No Incident Found At Location 3). 3Controlled Burns 4) 1Smoke Scare FALSE ALARM:9/14.069  1) 4A Automatic Alarms - Unintentional 2) 5Automatic Alarms-Malfuntioning: Alarms WEATHER RELATED INCIDENTS:  0  TIME OF DAY OF CALLS: 8a.m. to! 5p p.m.= 36 Calls 5p p.m. to 8 a.m.= 28 Calls Monday thru Friday: 50 Saturday and Sunday: 14  43% of calls come in after hours. 21% of calls came in on the weekends.    Patagonia Apparatus Response Total For Month: 1 Unauthorized Burning, Patagonia 25 Station Standby's  Wheatland Apparatus Response Total For Month: No responses / No Personnel Stood by  MUTUAL AID  TOTAL AID GIVEN: 1-South Pymatuning Twp. 9-Sharon 1-Sharpsville 2-Farrell 2-West Middlesex TOTAL MUTUAL AID RECEIVED:  0  TRAINING Equipment Checks Vehicle Stabilization Vehicle Extrication Truck Company Operations ACTIVITIES  Fire Safety Month. We visited 10 Pre-Schools and 2 Schools Weekends: Lowes & Home Depot Fire Safety 3Trunk or Treats: Wheatland Tube, Mercer County Head Start, Ecenter  INSPECTIONS 4Life Safety Inspections    OCTOBER 2024 PERSONNEL RESPONSE TOTALS (Out of 64 Calls)  Name Hermitage Atwood, Nassiah (Cadet) Boren, Christie Bradac, Greg Breir, Mark Canon, Harry Cary, Chris Clark, Case (Empl) Cowan, Walt Daniels, John Daniels, John "Bubba" Ehrhart, Rich Erdesky, Steve Fette, Josh Fiscus, Ben (Cadet) Fiscus, Robert Flynn, John (Emp!) Hougelman, Dave Jenkins, Matt Kriebel, Tiffany Leech, Nick Longwell, Gary Lowrey, Mike Lucich, Ray McHenry, Liam (Cadet) McKnight Charles Myhra Jason Patton Brianna Patton Jackson Prather Adam (Empl) Prather Rae Reda Jim (Empl) Redfoot Tom Risavi Brian Roberts, Brandon Rollinson TC Rollinson TJ Ruffo, Abby (Cadet) Scott Ryan (Cadet) Selby, Mark Thrasher, Chris Vasconi David Wadlow Mike  Monthly Call Volume 0 0 2 8 0 14 38 3 0 10 2 7 7 11 3 43 0 0 0 13 0 0 21 1 5 29 1 10 36 2 45 7 5 0 1 4 0 5 2 1 11 16  Name-Patagonia Monthly Call Volume  Chlpka, Jamie Chlpka, Matt Fox, Bryon Fox, Dylan Goleb, Mike Henry, Wade Rodemoyer, Brian Scheuermann, Keith Zalewski, Lou 51 Total Personnel Below 10% 10% to 20% 20%1 to 30% 30%1 to 40% 40%1 to 50% Above 50%  1 1 2 0 0 1 1 13 2 %of Personnnel Responding 63% 20% 4% 2% 2% 8%  63% of membership respond to less than 10% of calls. 20% of membership respond to 10% to 20% of calls.  4% ofr membership respond to 20% to 30% ofcalls. TAcbRONseRE 30m40oftalb 2% of membership respond to 40%1 to 50% of calls. Bof mempership respond TO more than 50% of calls.  Color Represents Wheatland Firefighter Empl= City Employee, Paid Staff    MERMITAGEPATAGONIA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS 2024F FIRE PREVENTION. SCHEDULE  10/03/24 Artman Elementary- Trucks, Trailer- First presentation @ 9:30am 10/07/24 Kid Zone @ Assembly of God, 1455 North Keel Ridge Road- 10am  603 kids 35kids 3to5yrs 35 kids 3to5yrs 80kids 3to5yrs 13kids Pre-K 75kids 3yrs 74kids 4to5yrs 19kids 4to5yrs 15kids 72kids 16kids 128 kids 3to: 11 yrs 65kids 3to5yrs 381 kids  603 35 35 80 13 75 74 19 15 72 16 128 65 38  10/04/24 Artman Raindate  Trucks, Fire Prevention* Trailer, Sparky Trucks, Fire Prevention" Trailer, Sparky Trucks, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky Trucks, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky  10/08/24 Tender Care, 1475 North Hermi itage Road- -10am 10/09/24 Dream Builders, Snyder Road- 10am  10/11/24 Treehouse Preschool @ Bethel Life Church, 655 Clarksville Road- 10am 10/15/24 Wee Wisdom Minis @ St Pauls Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave 10am 10/16/24 Wee Wisdom Pre-K @ St Paul's Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave 10am  (Inside Only) Sparky, Turnout Gear, SCBA, Movie Trucks, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky Truck, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky Heads Start @ Mother's Day Out  10/17/24 Mothers Day Out @ Hickory Methodist Church, 240 North Herm itage Rd-1 10am  10/18/24 Children's Center Preschool- 10:00am Trucks, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky Heads Start @ Children's Center  10/21/24 StJ John Paul IIS School [Notre Dam el, 2335 Highland Road- 9am 10/23/24 Building Blocks @ Grace Chapel, 4075 Lam or Road 10am  Trucks, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky Trucks, Fire Prevention Trailer, Sparky (In-Station Tour/Lecture)  10/24/24 Homeschoolers  Total Children Instructed... - 1268  Revised9/10/2024    RM  SYINN  October 2024 MONTHLY REPORT HERMITAGE INSPECTION HEALTH DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT  Submitted by:  Ksslly bennf  City Inspector    TO: FROM: DATE:  Hermitage Board of Commissioners Russell V. Penn, Jr., City Inspector  11/07/2024  SUBJECT October Monthly Report 2024  There are 177 active construction permits with the following inspections (111) completed  for the month ofOctober. 11 Setback inspections 06 Footer Inspections 03 Foundation Inspections 15 Building  00 Underground Plumbing 16 Electrical Inspections 02 Mechanical Inspections 05 Rough Plumbing Inspections 10 Framing Inspections 03 Energy Conservation Inspections 01 Wall Board Inspections 00 Swimming Pools/Fences & Barriers  00 Accessibility 00 Sign Inspections 02 Demolition Inspections 00 Fire Protection 37 Final Inspections 00 Health Inspections    MONTHLY  ANALYTICS  OVERVIEW  OCTOBER 2024  1  P    OVERVIEW  This month, our digital engagement shows stable performance with some fluctuations. Facebook reach was 46,692 (down 8.2%) with 97 new followers (up 22.8%), bringing our total to 10,685. Our audience is primarily Hermitage residents (22%), aged 35-55, and 75% female. Website traffic reached 7.751 page views, mainly to our homepage (2,413 views) and online bill pay (1,043 views), with an average page visit time of 49 seconds. We have 774e-newsletter subscribers, 687 Notify Me subscribers, and 56 chatbot users who asked 66 questions. Our SeeClickFix app recorded 7 support requests. Overall, engagement is steady with room to enhance Facebook reach  and interaction    FACEBOOK  Top Followers by City  Overview 10,685 Audience Gender Female  Boardman. Area, OH 9.2% Mercer, PA 4.1% Erie,PA 7.7% Greenville, PA 8.1%  Total Followers New Followers Reach  97  46,692  Hermitage, PA 39.3%  Age 35-55  Location Hermitage  Sharpsville, PA 8.6%  Sharon, PA 19.5%  lop-Perrorming Posts  SARBUGIS  No Hunting in City Parks  New Business Openings Holiday, Light Parade  in Hermitage Likes Comments Shares Reach  Applications Likes Comments Shares Reach  Likes Comments Shares Reach  47 26 24 19.159  240 140 31 10,985  94 16 90 9.338    WEBSITE  Traffic Metrics  Most Visited Pages Home Page  Total 2413  Overview 7.751 Desktop 51.2% Subscribers Notify Me 687  Total Visitors Bounce Rate Avg Visit Duration  31% Mobile 47%  49S Tablet 1.9%  Munis Online Bill Pay (Main)  Active User by Device  1043  Self Service Dashboard View/Pay Utility Bills  798 705  e-Newsletter 774  Notifications Sent 46  Subscriber Growth  January  February  March April September  May October  June  July  August  Agenda Center  Calendar  Jobs  Newsflash  Notify Me  O  1000  2000  3000  4000  5000  6000  700C    CITY APPS  Chat Bot Overview Total Users 56 Total Questions 66 Resolution Rate 53.6%  Trick-or-treat  Gaxbage/Rocycling Cable/Utilities  Fistl Tme Home.  Misc.  Register Now/Events  Pay Now  Jobs  Trees 2.4%  See.Click.Fix  Trash & Recycling 16.7%  Other 25%  Overview Total Request 144 New Request 8 Top Request Other  Street Light 7.1% Snow &1 Ice Removal 2.4%  Parks & Playgrounds 1.2%  Pothole 10.7%  Sewer 8.3%  Private Property 8.3%  Property Maintenance 16.7%    Project Progress Report  October  Information Technology (IT)  Time and Attendance Software:  a. Edited and adjusted settings in Time and Attendance software. b. Reviewed employee time maintenance procedures with department heads. Troubleshot timeclock issues, including clocking in/out policy overrides. d. Tested payroll generation for new employees added tot timekeeping system. e. Attended support calls fori time and attendance integration issues.  Reviewed OT policies and master file management as new departments moved to the new g. Sent out instructions and login credentials to: supervisors and staff for new department h. Continuously updated system, including adding employee holiday schedules and resolving  system. implementations. accrual discrepancies.  Created new rules engine for OTa and call-out policies. a. Attended various departmental project meetings. b. Supported request follow-ups with third-party vendors.  2. Project Management & Coordination:  C. Assisted with troubleshooting in-house IT issues (printer, Outlook, credentials reset). a. Prepared ITH budget materials and cyber security insurance policy renewal application b. Reviewed and purchased ITe equipment after pulling and reviewing specs.  3. ITinfrastructure & Equipment:  C. Updated firmware and drivers on city equipment.  4. Software & Systems:  a. Reviewed and edited City's reporting app functionality fori improved resident usability b. Arranged and: sat in on a software demo for potential advanced reporting software fort the Attended initial training for Resident. Access/Tyler Payments as part ofi the City's online bill  finance department. pay site upgrade.  5. ITEducation & Support:  a. Prepared and distributed monthly educational ITI memo to staff.  b. Reviewed monthly reports from third-party vendors, including security scans and  open/closed. support requests. adjustments needed.  6. Website Redesign & Surveys:  a. Created and distributed website redesign survey to staff, compiling results and noting key    Project Progress Report  October  Marketing  Content Creation and Digital Outreach:  a. Developed and distributed content for the City's social media accounts and website, focusing on upcoming city events, recycling initiatives, and other vital programs. b. Issued notifications to website subscribers, ensuring the content aligns with the City's mission and promotes community engagement. This includes daily posts that highlight local businesses, organizations, and residents, reinforcing the City's commitment tol being  community-rocused and enhancing outreach efforts a. Review September analytics and prepare monthly reports  2, Analytics and Reporting  b. Review Chatbot analytics, schedule content on frequently requested information  3. E-newsletter, Content and Design  a. Create and distribute October e-newsletter b. Content collection for November e-newsletter Website graphic creation and updates  4. Data Collection and Field' Trip 5. Website Updates & Redesign  a. Attend field trip with City staff and officials to Toledo Glass City Metro Parks a. Updated internal pages highlighting City initiatives and new programming b. Created website redesign surveys for residents and internal staff to gather input for future Reviewed and submitted changes fori improvement off future recreation publication redesign  redesign    Project Progress Report  October  Payroll  1. Payroll Processing & Adjustments a. Timekeeping & Attendance b. Discrepancies & Reports Payroll Processing d. Report Generation e. Compliance Maintenance 2, Wage Budgets & Reviews 3. Other Payroll-Related Projects  a. Wage forecasting and budget revisions a. Data request and ad-hoc reporting  Pension  1. Pension Processing & Reporting a. Prepared retirement materials b. Managed Police Pension administration Quarterly report completion d. Account reconciliations 2. Data Collection and Coordination a. Pension Audit Data Requests b. Handle various other data collection tasks for audits C. Address audit questions and concerns 3. Retirement Applications and Calculations a. Finalize retirement applications b.A Address retiree questions Prepare final pay calculations    RECREATION &  NOVEMBER 2024  COMMUNITY EVENTS  BOARD  MATERIALS  2  PARKS Parks Posted- No hunting HAC Stull Nature Reserve Rodney W/hite Whispering Pines Little League Holiday Decor  RECREATION DEK Hockey Yoga  EVENTS  Holiday Light Parade Winter Solstice    News & Updates  Parks Update: all parks have been posted for no hunting Fields have been aerified & overseeded Remains open due to weather Stull Nature Reserve Sylvia's garden has been planted  HAC  Contracts are out fori infields tol be laser graded and outfields resodded  Atree buffer around the gas well has been installed Gum, Shingle Oak, London Plane, Honey locust, and Zelkova.  Seven new: species will be planted at the arboretum this month including; Dawn Redwood, Ginkgo, Sweet  Rodney White  Bid openings for the new playground installation will be open Friday, November 15th at 12:00 pm.  Materials for the playground have been ordered.  New trashcans and benches have been received and will be installed this winter.  Whispering.Pines Winterized Little League Complex Winterized Holiday Decor  The round about Christmas tree has been secured and will go up on Saturday, November 15th. Thel holiday lights have been strung around the city with exception of the tree.  Youth DEK Hockey Program  This program ran by the YMCA concluded the first week of November with interest in resume in the spring. Yoga classes will continue to be offered at the Whole Life Services Building until the end of December.  Yoga Classes  Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30.  Registration is $10 per class. Holiday Light Parade  The parade will be held on Saturday, November 23rd and will commence at 6:00 pmi following the annual  fire work displace and the Merry Christmas Mile. The Grand Marshal this yeari is Steve Garay Participation remains high with over 75 registrations  Winter Solstice 5:30-8:00.  The' Winter Solstice event will be held at the Rodney' White Olympic Park on Saturday, December 21st from The Apollo Maenechore club will be present selling roasted chestnuts along with brats. The Whole Sh'bang will be offering warm meals and Unstable Eats will be serving up warm and festive. beverages.  Live entertainment will be provided by Jane Gregg and Mark DeWalt. We are: still working to secure the horse and wagon rides.    PLANNING, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  COREV VALUES VIBRANT CITY HEALTHY CITY THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS PROSPEROUS ECONOMY COMPLETE CORRIDORS  OCTOBER MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT  NOVEMBER 20, 2024: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING  HERMITAGE)  HICKOR HERMIVZES, 7ez  Our Vision:  Tocreate a vibrant and prosperous city that is heregonscommerca. and employment hub and the residential communtyofcho.ce. marked by safe and pleasant neighborhoods, and diverse recreational, entertainment and  enrichment opportunities.    Contents  1.1 Items for Consideration by the City of Hermitage Board of Commissioners.  2.1 Capital Paving.  2.2 Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP). 2.3 Hermitage Athletic Complex.. A. Dek Hockey Project. B. PennDOT MTF Trail Project..  2.4 Lamor Road. / North Keel Ridge Road - PennDOT TIIF. 2.5Joy Cone Plant Expansion RACP (3246-00).. 2.6 Kelly Road Improvement Project..  2.7 Route 18 (North Hermitage Road) Sidewalk Project. 2.8 Broadway Avenue and Council Avenue Traffic Signal Project. 2.9Lorenwood Drive PennDOT Multimodal 3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Report. 3.1CDBG Contract Status Report. 3.2 Housing Rehabilitation Report.  3.3 CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements. 4. Vibrant City Center Project (2030 Comprehensive Plan Value #1).  10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 1  4.1 Shenango Valley Mall Redevelopment. 4.2 Town Center RACP Site Readiness Grants.  43CFA MTF Grant.. 4.4 PennDOT MTF Grant..  450 City Center Corridor Beautification Project.  5. Community and Business Development Programs and Initiatives. 5.1 HMA South Neshannock Road Sewer Extension Project.  5.2 Rodney W/hite Playground Project. 5.3 HMA Slurry Tank Project.. 55Hermitage Small Biz. 5.6 Wheatland Merger.  5.4 Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Site Preparation Project.  5.7City of Hermitage/Hermitage Little League/Penn State Shenango Collaborative  5.8 HLL Concession and Mu.tipurpose Facility 7.N Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Publication.  6. Community Event Schedule.  8. Authorities, Boards, Commissions (ABCs) and Community Partners.    8.1 Hermitage Planning Commission.  17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21  8.2 Hermitage Community and Economic Development Commission (HCEDC).  A. Homebuyer Assistance Program Committee 8.3 Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation (SVEZC).. 8.4 Penn-Northwest Development Corporation 8.6 LindenPointe Development Corporation 9.S Supplemental Information, Reports and Minutes.  85Homegrown Initiative.  2    1. Items for Consideration by the City of Hermitage Board  of Commissioners  -The November 4: 2024 Hermitage Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.  2.Infrastructure and Facility Project Report  2.1 Capital Paving Location: Bid Opening Date: Contractor Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  Jerry Lane, Tiffany Lane, Fran Lane, Lee Run Road, Danielle Court & Wheatland Community Center Parking Lot  April 12, 2024 $332,169.98 June17,2024 Substantially complete  Youngblood Paving, Wampum, PA  2.2 Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)  Location: Bid Date: Bid Opening Date: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  South Oakdale Avenue, Trace Street Advertised June 27, 2024 July16,2024 $436,084.10 October2024 Substantially complete  The objective of the Neighborhood Investment Program is to systematically upgrade the City infrastructure, an area at a time in our older, established neighborhoods before deterioration begins by identifying the program areas, taking a comprenensive assessment of existing conditions including input from property owns and residents, determining needs and developing a work plan, funding sources and a timeline. The anticipated program outcomes are to develop public/private partnerships where property owners and utilities work with the City on area improvements, such as upgrading and improving public facilities, and the residents continue to maintain or improve their properties maximizing property values and a high quality of life in our neighborhoods. (Please see attached map of neighborhood blocks.) CURRENT TARGETAREA BLOCK7(G02229271me neighborhood targeted for improvements includes the area bounded by East State Street on the north, South Buhl Farm Drive on the east, SV  Freeway on the south and the City of Sharon on the west.  3    Block4 2013-2016  Block5 2013-2016  Block 1998-2007 Block2  2008-2012  Block7 2021-2027  - Block6 2019-2020  Block3 2009-2011  RN  NIP  .  History by  Block Area  4    2.3 Hermitage Athletic Complex  A. Dek Hockey Project  Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PA CFA Grant:  October 2023 August 2024 $427,000 $231,000  The City! has received a $231,000 grant from the PA Commonwealth Financing.  The City purchased the Dek Hockey rink, including tiles and dasher boards, through the PACOSTARS GEM Building Contractors and Developers, New Castle, PA was awarded the rink site preparation and The project site restoration, pedestrian facilities and paving was scheduled to be completed by the Street Asoft opening event was held on September 14th. Youth Skills clinics are being provided by the Valley  program. Construction is substantially complete.  concrete contract in the amount of $217.430. Construction is complete.  Department September 2024.  YMCA.  B. PennDOT MTF Trail Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PennDOT MTF Grant:  Tentative February 2025  TBD TBD TBD TBD $517,000 $350,000  The grant contract is pending and engineering work will begin in 2024. The project includes constructing trails connecting Lorenwood Drive ini the Hermitage. Athletic Complex. The City has solicited proposals for engineering firms and RFP's which were due August 16 Staff is reviewing proposals and will coordinate with PennDOT and select a consultant to start engineering services for the project once the grant is  finalized and executed.  2.4 Lamor Road / North Keel Ridge Road - PennDOTTIF  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award:  Tentative February 2025  TBD TBD  5    Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PennDOT MTF Grant:  2025 TBD $1.730,000 $1.730,000  The grant contract and project construction will be managed by PennDOT District1 personnel. The project is an investment in Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to support the plant expansion In collaboration with. Joy Cone and PennDOT District 1, a request was made to expand the project grant scope to include North Keel Ridge Road (SR3011). The request was approved by DCED on May 24. 2024. The City is coordinating with PennDOT consulting engineers and. Joy Cone on the design of the Lamor Road and Keel Ridge Road projects. There are monthly meetings scheduled to discuss progress; both projects are tentatively scheduled to bid in February 2025, with construction slated to begin in May  of Joy Cone and update key access points for the manufacturing plant.  2025.  2.5Joy Cone Plant Expansion RACP (3246-00)  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: RACP Grant: Private Match - Joy:  February 14, 2024 Kirila Contractors, Inc. $2,075.079 February2024 Tentative October: 2024 $1,000,000 $1,100,000  ARACP award was received on October 26, 2022.  WalacePancher Group (W/PG) was retained by. Joy Cone to provide project design services. Resolution No. 8-2023 authorized the city tot file the full project application.  The Project Management Proposal (PMP) was submitted to the State. June 7. 2024. The State assigned a consultant, T & W Consultants, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA to assist the Commonwealth with the project. An entrance meeting was held with them on August 1, 2024 to review the project. The Cityi is continuing to work with. Joy Cone and the consultant on submitting the required information and documentation.  2.6 Kelly Road Improvement Project  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award:  April11, 2024 TBD  Lindy Paving - New Galilee, PA  6    Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: STUGrant:  September 2024 October: 2024 $462.795 $462.795  The City has been awarded a transportation grant through the Mercer County MPO, Surface Transportation Urban (STU), in the amount of $462.795. for a project toi improve Kelly Road. The scope of worki includes pavement and stormwater improvements. and share the road markings and signage. The project will bei in cooperation with the Borough of Sharpsville's plans to improve High Street and Mercer Avenue. The City began project engineering ini the Fall of 2022. The City is finalizing details with PennDOT on reducing scope and cost to be within budget. The project started the week of September gth. The City is working with the contractor and PennDOT to make adjustments to the scope to remain within budget. The project is substantially complete and the City is coordinating with PennDOT to finalize construction  items, budget, and make necessary contractor payments.  2.7 Route 18 (North Hermitage Road) Sidewalk Project  Bid Opening Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: TASA Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD $392.583  $392.583 & Preconstruction Costs  The City has been awarded al Federal Transportation: Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) grant through PennDOT. The grant is for a Safe Routes To School Project that will extend sidewalks on the west. side of Route: 18 from the intersection with Highland Road toi the existing sidewalk near the Valley YMCA property. The reimbursement grant agreement with PennDOT was fully executed on. June 27, 2024. Ameeting was held on August 8, 2024 with PennDOT officials to discuss the project. A project scoping meeting was held by PennDOT on August 21 2024. The only significant issues identified were whether any right-of-way acquisitions will be required and the possible need of constructing a retaining wall ati the property at the corner of Highland Road and North Hermitage Road. WallacePancher: Group Is under contract to begin design of the project. Engineering work will begin in October 2024 and construction is planned for  2025.  2.8 Broadway Avenue and Council Avenue Traffic Signal Project  Location: Bid Opening Date: Contractor:  Broadway Ave/Council Ave (W/heatland Neighborhood)  TBD TBD  7    Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: GLG Grant:  TBD TBD TBD $537399 $429.919  The City received a $429.919 PennDOT Green Light GO grant to upgrade the traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection of Broadway Ave & Council Ave int the Wheatland neighborhood and coordinate the signal with the other traffic signal at Broadway Ave/Mercer Ave. Engineering will take place tentatively Fall 2024/Spring 2025 with construction scheduled for Summer/Fall. 2025. A grant/embursement agreement was executed by City officials on August 7. 2024 and will become effective upon execution by State officials. Preconstruction activities by the City cannot begin until the fully executed agreement is received back from the state. The City requested proposals in October 2024 from qualified engineering firms and is currently in the process of reviewing these proposals and selecting a consultant to begin design and  engineering for the project. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.  2.9 Lorenwood Drive PennDOT Multimodal  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: PennDOT MTF Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD $471.503 $330,000  The grant was announced on August 19. 2024 and a Grant Contract is pending. The project includes making improvements to Lorenwood Drive and extending trail connections further into the Hermitage Athletic Complex. It represents Phase 2 ofa project to establish a trail connection from Lorenwood Drive to the HAC, which received a $350,000 PennDOT Multimodal award in 2023. Once a fully approved and executed grant agreement is received from PennDOT, the city will begin the process to select an engineer  top prepare plans and specifications for construction.  3.Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project  Report  3.1 CDBG Contract Status Report  City of Hermitage CDBG Program (Community Development Block Grant) PAI DCED - The City of Hermitage is an entitlement City through HUD and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. The city receives an annual allocation of funds, based on an entitlement formula, that is geared towards providing fundable and eligible projects to low-moderate income citizens in the city,  8    focusing on a3year community development plan. The city typically focuses on roadway improvement projects in qualified areas of the city, housing rehabilitation for single-family. owner occupied, income  eligible homes, and grant administration. Program Year Contract No.  Grant Period 1/3/23-1/2/27  Amount $318,613  Status/Exp. To Date $80,282 $0  2022 2023  C000084344  C000089099 5/8/24- -5 5/7/28 $318,801  3.2 Housing Rehabilitation Report CDBG/HOME Housing Rehabilitation Report - City of Hermitage Homes currently undergoing rehabilitation.--2  There are approximately thirty (30) applicants on the Hermitage waiting list.  The City of Hermitage Housing Rehabilitation Program focuses on providing funds, through a deferred loan to grant program, for qualified, single-family, owner occupied, income eligible homeowners in the city of Hermitage. The city partners with the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership to deliver these funds. The partnership with LCCAP incudes initial intake and income verification, home inspections and lead hazard assessments., specifications for work, and bidding to qualified contractors. The homes are brought up to minimum housing standards. Typical work includes roofs, doors, windows, siding, furnaces, etc. The City uses CDBG funds, HOME funds and other grant funds applied for to complete the projects. The City plans to apply for additional HOME funds this fall and utilize existing CDBG funds for  upcomingprojects.  3.3 CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements  Location: Contractor: Bid Date: Bid Opening Date: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion:  South Crescent Drive, King Drive NorthRock Construction Inc. Advertised June 27, 2024 July16,2024 $171,756 September: 2024 Substantially complete  Construction started at the end of September and is progressing, the project is substantially complete.  9    4. Vibrant City Center Project (2030 Comprenensive Plan  Value #1) and commercial uses.  The Vision - Hermitage is a vibrant City, featuring a walkable city center that is home to a mix of residential The Intent - With the retail commercial landscape changing, the time is ripe toi focus on creating a walkable City Center that is home to public open space, a mixture of uses and entertainment. Placing a higher emphasis on building form and design can help to establish an identity for what is now, the  geographic center of the City.  4.1 Shenango Valley Mall Redevelopment  During the Hermitage 2030 Comprehensive Plan Process and within the concept of a Vibrant City Center, much time was spent discussing the potential redevelopment oft the Shenango Valley Mall site. The mall site is seen as the prime opportunity to make the vision for a' "vibrant city center" a reality. The private ownership of the property has been al barrier for a potential redevelopment for many years. On August 5"h, 2022 the SVI Mall site was purchased by Flicore, a privately held real estate development firm located in Pepper Pike, OH. The city staff has been working with the Flicore leadership team as they plan to redevelop the 54-acre-site. The. staff is strongly encouraged that a significant investment in the deteriorated site will result in a successful project. The Mall closed on May 31. The developer is working with utility companies to shut off service and conducting an Asbestos Assessment in preparation ofa demolition permit. A demolition permit was filed on September 16th. Bids for the demolition work were received by October: 10th, and a contractor will be selected by the developer soon.  4.2 Town Center RACP Site Readiness Grants  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant Private Match - Flicore:  Tentatively September 2024  TBD TBD Q42024 TBD $7,161.500 $3.500,000 $3.661.500  AS25MRACPaward' was received on August 1, 2019 and a $1MI RACP award was received on December  23. 2020.  WallacePancher Group (W/PG) was retained by Flicore to provide project design services. Resolution No. 18-2022 authorized the City to file a combined project application for the two awards.  The city received the RACP project grant agreement on. January 19. 2024.  10    The staff is working with Flicore and WPG to prepare and submit the required "Special Conditions"  documentation to the Governor's Office of Budget (OB).  43 CFA MTF Grant  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant: Private Match - Flicore:  TBD TBD TBD Q42024 TBD $1,043.000 $730,000 $313.000  A$730,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was received on November 12, 20191 for a City Center public roadway project connecting the SVI Mall redevelopment project to the Route 18/Route 62 Roundabout This grant was extended until. June 30, 2025. The Cityi is working with the developer and it's engineer to prepare specification for this roadway improvement  4.4 PennDOT MTF Grant  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Project Completion: Estimated Project Cost: RACPGrant Private Match:  Tentative February 2025  TBD TBD Q22025 TBD $1.758,000 $1,230,000 $528,000  A$1,230,000 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grant was received on April 16, 2021 for a City Center public roadway project connecting the SVI Mall redevelopment project and the undeveloped 24  acre site to a Route 18 signalized intersection at School Drive.  45 City Center Corridor seautincation Project  This project will remove the larger concrete medians along both North and South Hermitage Road (Rt. 18) between the Shenango Valley Freeway and School Drive and replace the concrete with appropriate, attractive landscaping. The project is a component of the Town Center Project and is planned to be  11    completed in 2024. OnJune 4: 2024. staff met with PennDOT District Engineer Brian McNulty toi facilitate approval for the project. On. July 31, 2024, the City submitted a Beautification Grant application. To Visit Mercer County requesting a $20,000 grant. On September 24. 2024 Visit Mercer County approved a $20,000 grant for the project. AI DCED Main Street Matters grant application will be submitted by  November 15!h seekinga $70,969.50 (50%) grant.  5.Community and Business Development Programs and  Initiatives  5.1 HMA South Neshannock Road Sewer Extension Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Estimated Project Cost: CFA State Grants:  Tentative Fall 2024 TBD TBD Spring/Summer 2025 $2,037,888 $1,418,210  The project will extend sewer lines to 93 homes and businesses along South Neshannock Road and portions of Virginia Road and Miller Road and includes the purchase of grinder pumps as part oft the low- pressure sanitary sewer system. Two separate state grant programs were accessed for the sewer extension and grinder pump portions of the project. The maximum amount of state grant funds were secured as a 20% local match was required and engineering and related costs were excluded from grant  funding. Af fully executed Grant. Agreement was received on February 27,2024.  5.2 Rodney W/hite Playground Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract. Award Start of Construction Estimated Project Cost CFA State Grant  Tentative Fall2024 TBD TBD TBD $208,620 $177.327  The project will replace the existing playground at RWOP with new equipment, an accessible poured rubber surface and new benches. The playground is over: 25 years old, has reached its useful life, and cannot be repaired or refurbished. The maximum state grant was secured, which required a 20% local match. A1 fully executed Grant Agreement was received on March 12, 2024. The City is working on purchasing equipment through the COSTARS program and completing specifications for installation and play surface. HHSDR was retained to prepare plans and specifications and bids are due by Friday,  November 15!h.  12    53 HMA Slurry Tank Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start of Construction: Estimated Project Cost: Pending State Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD $250,000 $250,000  The project will purchase and install two 10,000-gallon food waste storage tanks for the HMA Food Waste to Energy Program. It will add additional capacity toi their current 35.000-gallon storage tank capacity allowing the HMA to accept more food waste for conversion to electricity. The anticipated grant will fund the project with no local match. Ai fully executed Grant Agreement was received on February 21, 2024. An Invoice for upfront grant proceeds was submitted on April 5. 2024. On May 22, 2024, the grant proceeds were received from the Commonwealth and placed in a separate, interest-Dearing account.  5.4 Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Site Preparation Project  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start Date:  August 2024 DSL Excavating LLC $160,405 September 2024 $135.000  Keystone Communities Grant:  The project will provide for site work to prepare land, adjacent to Tails of Hope, for construction of a new SVAS building. Al Keystone Communities grant awarded to SVAS will pay for the site work. The grant contract was extended until. June 30, 2025. The SVAS Board intends to eventually construct a new building using a state LSA grant along with private funds. DEPI NPDES permit was received June. 2024. Bids were solicited in. July 2024Agroundbreakang ceremony was held on September 21, 2024 at 10:00 am at the site.  Site work has been completed.  5.5 Hermitage Small Biz  The inaugural meeting of Hermitage Small Biz was held on January 23. 2024 at Valley Kitchen, with 45 people in attendance, including Hermitage officials. The group, spearheaded by Summer' Wise, owner of So, So Trendy Boutique, aims to promote Hermitage small businesses, and the city at large, and to explore ways that businesses can support each other and market their goods and services jointly. The city will provide. support tot the group and collaborate with its efforts. Asecond meeting was held on April 9. 2024 at Vey's Pub & Grill, with approximately forty people in attendance. The group discussed the Hop and Shop event on April 12-13. a possible event ati the Mall on May 4. a Small Business Saturday event on November 30, and events around the. American Roller Sports Speed Skating Competition on. June 10-14 at Olympic Fun Center. Al Farewell Toi the Mall: An End of An Era, Beginning of Tomorrow was held on May 4, 2024 with over forty vendors, food trucks, childrens' play area and Memory Wall. On August 20, 2024 a Small Business  13    Saturday brainstorming session was heldi in Sharon and Hermitage. Small Biz leaders will participate and explore a collaboration for Small Business Saturday with Sharon businesses. On September 24. 2024 a meeting with Angie Urban and Jeff Feola of the Sharon Community Development Corporation was held to discuss cooperative efforts for Small Business Saturday and joint marketing. Carlee' Webb ofWebb Winery  iscoordinating a Small Business Saturday promotion with local busineses.  5.6Wheatland Merger January 1: Merger effective.  January 1: Hermitage Earned Income Tax rate applied to Wheatland neighborhood wage earners and Local Services Tax now remitted to Hermitage. Berkheimer to collect EIT and LST. January 2: Danielle Wanner employed by the city to retain part-time presence at former Wheatland Borough Building to assist with Wheatland audit, merger transition, rental of social hall, public  inquires. Hours are M, Tu, Fri from: 10 a.m. to: 2p.m.  January 2: Tri-County Industries begins solid waste and recycling collection under City of Hermitage contract terms. Wheatland neighborhood customers will see toter rates cut in half, during the life of Januaryi 15: Business License Tax form mailed to Wheatland neighborhood businesses by January 25: Assignment of Strategic Management Planning Grant contract from the Borough of Wheatland to the City of Hermitage approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. $52,195.66i in February 5: Vehicle registration for Ford Truck and Case Backhoe transferred from Borough of February 7: McGill, Power, Bell and Associates begins Independent Audit of Borough of Wheatland February 16: Initial Hermitage Sewer Bills mailed to Wheatland neighborhood customers. Cityof Hermitage bills and collects at residential rate of $4750/month and pays City of Farrell, in bulk, for  the contract, due to the lower Hermitage contract rate. Hermitage Treasurer. Due date is April: 15. 2024.  grant funds remain to Offset merger costs. Wheatland to City of Hermitage.  for 2023) year.  wastewater treatment  March 1: Liquid Fuels Allocation for Wheatland Neighborhood received by the City.  March: City/County property tax bills mailed from Hermitage Treasurer to Wheatland neighborhood property owners. Property owners will see an 80% reduction ini their municipal property taxes due to  lower Hermitage millage rate.  March: ALL utilities for Wheatland facilities transferred to Hermitage. for a Sewer Upgrade Project in the Wheatland Neighborhood.  March 27: Al request for a federal earmark was submitted to Senator Casey and Senator Fetterman  14    April: Working with Thompson Fabricating to clear up lien on property with Wheatland Borough April: Working with Paul O'Brien to apply for CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to develop a May 9: Lt. Governor. Austin Davis toured Wheatland Tube and celebrated the successful merger.  Reconstruction Fund,  rail spur for Boise Cascade that will result ini ten new jobs.  June: Blue Collar Bettys received their liquor license. June 5: HHSDRI issued final' Wheatland facilities study.  June 6: Fourth set of STMP Grant Invoices were transmitted for reimbursement.  June 7: Met with Marc Buskirk and Robyn Churko at Yourga Trucking to discuss the Bonded  Warehouse Project.  June 24: Wheatland annual PUC - Act 131 payment received.  June 28: Wheatland franchise fee received from Charter One (Spectrum). July 8-9: The parking lot ati the Wheatland Community Building was paved.  August 1: School property tax bills and Per Capita bills were mailed by the Hermitage tax office to  Wheatland Neighborhood property owners and residents. August 6: Aribbon cutting was held at Blue Collar Bettys.  August 27: Fifth set of STMP grant invoices were submitted for reimbursement.  September 26: The State Facilities Closure Transition Grant to the County was amended to provide funding to address deferred maintenance at the Wheatland Community Center building. October: HHSDR is assessing roof conditions at the Wheatland Community Center building and repairs will be funded by a $231,000 from the State Facilities Closure Transition Grant.  5.7 City of Hermitage/Hermitage Little League/Penn State Shenango In Summer 2023. Penn State Shenango (PSS) officials approached the City of Hermitage and Hermitage Little League (HLL) to explore a collaboration to retrofit the HLL Senior Field to accommodate a college- level baseball program. PSS launched a men's baseball program attracting 34 new: students with an initial season in 2024. PSS reached an agreement to use Eastwood Field in Niles, Ohio, int the immediate term, but desires al long-term solution for ai field in Pennsylvania and within proximity to their campus. On October 8, PSS, HLL and city officials had a preliminary conversation with Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State Vice President of Commonwealth Campuses, about the potential project, during her visit to the Shenango LaunchBox for a ribbon cutting ceremony. A1 future meeting and site visit with Dr. DelliCarpini is  Collaborative  15    planned for later this year. Once the selected engineering firm provides the conceptual drawings and improvement plans with estimated costs, PSS officials will have the opportunity to make a more detailed An RFP was issued to three engineering firms, with experience in designing college athletic fields, to provide proposals for developing conceptual drawings and an improvement plan with estimated costs for the Senior Field retrofit, and for a multipurpose building with adequate restroom, concessions, meeting room and storage space. On November 28, the city submitted a grant application through the very competitive LSA - Statewide program to seek funds for the multipurpose building at a cost of approximately $800,000. On February 7. PSS and city officials held a virtual meeting with K & WI Engineers, which submitted a proposal in response toi the RFP at a low-bid price of $14.900. On March 8, the City applied for a state grant in the amount of $35.000 to cover engineering and surveying costs. On March 28th afully executed Grant Agreement for $35.000 was received and an Invoice for upfront payment of the grant proceeds was submitted. On April 9 an Agreement with K & W/ Engineering for planning services was signed, to be paid from grant funds. A request for quotations for at full survey of the HLL propertyv was issued with the work to be paid from grant proceeds. On April 23. 2024 a site visit with K&V WI Engineering, City, little league and PSS officials occurred to scope out the project. On. June 3. 2024. ay virtual meeting was held with K & WI Engineering to discuss preliminary Baseball Field Improvement Plan. Working on securing at third quote for survey of field, in addition to quotes from Matthew Hart and K & WE Engineering. OnJuly 2, 2024. K &W Engineering issued al Preliminary Study recommending three phases with options. A meeting to discuss the project was held with Carey McDougall, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Shenango on August 7. 2024. On August 27, 2024 a meeting was held with the Buhl Regional Health Foundation officials to discuss funding opportunities. On September 13. 2024. a meeting was held with On October 22, 2024, the Commonweatth Financing Authority approved a $781,684 grant fora  presentation to Penn State leadership with a specific ask for funding.  Carmen Aiello ofVisit Mercer County to discuss funding opportunities. concession and multi-purpose facility as part of this initiative.  5.8HLL Concession and Multipurpose Facility  Bid Date: Contractor: Base Contract Award: Start Date: Estimated Project Cost: LSA-Statewide Grant:  TBD TBD TBD TBD $818,684 $781,684  A$781,684 LSA-Statewide award for this project was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority on October 22, 2024. A grant contract will be prepared by the Commonwealth and distributed for  signatures and final approval.  6. Community Event Schedule  The City of Hermitage supports the following seasonal, family-orented, community events:  Holiday Light Parade 2024 Saturday, November 23  Winter Solstice 2024  Saturday, December 21  16    7.Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Publication  The City schedules the publication oft the newsletter on a quarterly basis. The purpose oft the newsletter is twofold; first to announce the seasonal Parks & Recreation programs ("Parks & Recreation" Edition), and secondly to provide City residents and businesses, as well as various regional community and economic development partners, with an update on community programs, projects and services  ("City Update" Edition). The two editions are often published jointly. The schedule of upcoming newsletters is as follows:  Scheduled Date Material ofF Publication April11,2025 October: 3. 2025  Issue Winter2025 Spring2025 Fall 2025  Deadline March 23.2025 July10,2025 September19.2025  January 24, 2025 January16,2025  Summer: 2025 July18,2025  Past issues of the newsletter can be found @ www.nermitagener  8. Authorities, Boards, Commissions (ABCs) and  Community Partners  8.1 Hermitage Planning Commission  Hermitage Planning Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule:  (AlL meetings held at 8:30 a.m.)  January 8, 2024 (holiday reschedule) February 5. 2024 cancelled March. 4. 2024 April 1, 2024 May 6, 2024 June: 3. 2024 July1, 2024 - cancelled August 5. 2024 October7 7. 2024 November 4, 2024 cancelled December 2, 2024  September 9. 2024 (holiday reschedule) - cancelled  (Meetings arel held in the Hermitage Municipal Building, Commissioners Meeting Room #302 at 8:30am). The Hermitage Planning Commission consists of nine members, appointed by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners. who fulfill the advisory duties and obligations prescribed byt the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and the Hermitage Code of Ordinances. The Planning Commission is responsible to make recommendations tot the Hermitage Board of Commissioners regarding the creation and adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, creation and amendment of municipal zoning. subdivision and  17    land development ordinances, action on individual subdivision and land development plans, and any other Members: Matt Liburdl-Charperson, Woody Steele-Secretary, Bonnie Benton, Amy McKinney, Thomas  matters related to the physical development of the municipality.  Rollinson, Chester Scholl, Jr, Raymond Slovesko, James Tamber, and Kara Wasser  8.2 Hermitage Community and Economic Development Commission  (HCEDC)  HCEDC 2024 Meeting Schedule:  Thursday, January 11, 2024 Thursday, April 4. 2024 Thursday, July 11, 2024 Thursday, October 3. 2024  The HCEDC periodically schedules and advertises Special Meetings to consider relevant, time sensitive (Meetings are heldi int the LindenPointe Training & Workforce Development Center, 3050 Prosperity Place, The HCEDC acts in an advisory capacity to the Hermitage Board of Commissioners and the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) and in general, reviews, evaluates and, when appropriate, makes recommendations regarding economic development issues and those specific projects and developments that have a significant impact on economic development and the quality of life in  matters. at 12:00 noon).  Hermitage.  Members: Rex Knisley-Charperson, George Kaynak.vce.Charpetson. Eric Brown, Robert. A. Cucitrone, Dr. Debra Fitzsimons, Meg Grober, Jennifer Lewis, Anthony Pagliaroli, Angela Palumbo, Nichols Pochiba, Mitch Two (2) HCEDC sub-committees were formed to research nitiatives fort the city to consider increasing  Reading, Jennifer Lewis and Dr. Debra Fitzsimons.  housing opportunities.  A. Homebuyer Assistance Program Committee  Committee Members: Mitch Reading (Chairperson), Robert Cucitrone, Bill Moder, Anthony Pagliaroli, Nick On. June 12, 2024. the committee met to recommend a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Grant Program toi the full HCEDC. On. July 11, 2024. the committees recommended program was approved by the full HCEDC. On August 21, 2024 the Board of Commissioners approved the program. The program launched on September 16, 2024 and 11 applications have been returned. On October 29th, the City hosted al First  Pochiba  Time Homebuyers Educational Workshop presented by FNB. Housing Development Assistance Initiatives  Committee Members: Eric Brown, Debra Fitzsimons, Rex Knisley, Jennifer Lewis, Angela Palumbo On. June 13. 2024. the committee met to receive input from local realtors and developers. On September 11, 2024 a staff meeting with committee members was held to discuss housing development opportunities.  18    8.3 Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation (SVEZC)  SVEZC 2024 Meeting Schedule: Council of Governments).  (Meetings held as needed on the 3rd Wednesday oft the month at 8:30 am. at Mercer County Regional The SVEZC is al Pennsylvania non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of stimulating the expansion of business and industry within the designated enterprise: zone areas of Mercer County fori the purpose of The business of the Corporation is managed by a Board of Directors. The municipalities of Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage, Sharpsville and Greenville each appoint three members to the Board of Directors and: 2 Loans to businesses must serve a public purpose. They must primarily promote the health, safety, or welfare oft the public at large, and provide overall benefit to the citizens of the community. Eligible applicants are all new and existing businesses and industries located in Mercer County. City Appointed Members: Daniel Gracenin, Gary Gulla, William. J. Moder, HI  creating or retaining. jobs.  members are appointed members-at-large.  8.4 Penn-Northwest Development Corporation  Penn-Northwest Development Corporation (PNDC) is the Lead Economic Development Agency for Mercer County located in the CentereundenPonte PNDC provides assistance, training, advice, and guidance to agencies and organizations that make up Mercer County and works to help complete priority projects The PNDC Program of Work is the compilation of activities to focus Mercer County resources on specific  important to the local communities. project groups with defined goals:  1. Support Local Business and Industry Development 2. Foster Workforce Development 3. Recruit New Businesses and Industries  4. Build a Financially' Viable and Influential Membership Driven Organization 5.E Expand the Reach and Impact of the Organization through Regional Collaboration  Penn-Northwest Vision  We are the lead economic development organization that assists Mercer County's plans for growth. We envision an economically diverse, self-sustaining group of communities where business and employment opportunities exist, all types of educational and recreational opportunities are present, and economic The City of Hermitage is al PNDC member and the Community and Economic Development staff 2nd Annual Mercer County Economic Development Corporation Summit - March 28, 2024  prosperity can be reached by all residents of Mercer County. participates in various PNDC committees and initiatives.  19    An Environmental. Summit was held on is October 1, 2024 and the Annual Meeting will be held on  November 6, 2024 at 7:30 am at Thiel College.  8.5 Homegrown Initiative  Penn-Northwest Development Corp. (PNDC) has established the Homegrown Initiative with the goal of repopulating our county. As a member of PNDC, and the largest municipality in the county, the cityi is working closely with PNDC to advance the efforts of the initiative and toi interact with its members. The Future Leaders committee of the Homegrown Initiative was invited to the municipal building in the Fall, 2023 to discuss the planned redevelopment of the Shenango Valley Mall property and to gain input from The city intends to continue to engage with PNDC, the Homegrown Initiative and the Future Leaders Committee and has been invited toi their monthly meetings, which are held at different businesses on the first Wednesday oft the month at 1:00 p.m. The March meeting was held on March 6, 2024 at the Shenango LaunchBox in Sharon (they changed the location after this was printed). The April meeting was held on April 3. 2024 at Eyes of Faith in Sharon, and included a discussion of small grants available for young entrepreneurs. Al Professional Development Committee meeting was held on September 25lh.  committee members on the planned public space at the mall property.  8.6 LindenPointe Development Corporation  The LindenPointe Development Corporation (LDC) is incorporated under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law and is operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3) oft the Internal Revenue Code. The LDCI leases the eCenter and was formed to provide a supportive environment, including infrastructure, education, training, mentorship, and a network of service providers, that will help entrepreneurs and existing businesses from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio achieve success by encouraging innovation, commercialization of newi ideas and job creation, thereby improving the conditions of an economically distressed region. The City supports the LDC mission The LDC Board of Directors - Craig Columbus (Chairperson), Jeffery Barker, Richard Epstein : Jeremy Frye. Frank Mindicino, Sarah Palmer  John Rose, Brian Slawin. ( Hermitage Board of Commissioners Bradley Calleja was hired as the new Executive Director of the Centeraundenponte in August 2024. On September 17, 2024, the W/hite House National Cyber Director and his team visited the eCenter and  providing facility operation and maintenance functions.  appointment  held roundtable discussions and a press event.  LDC 2024 Quarterly Meeting Schedule:  Thursday, March 21, 2024 Thursday, June 20, 2024 Thursday, September 19. 2024 Thursday, December 19, 2024  20    .SupplementalInformation, Reports and Minutes  Report HCEDC Minutes  Status attached none none attached attached attached  Hermitage Planning Commission Minutes Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation Minutes Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report Approved Subdivision and Land Development Plans  Paid Invoice Report  21    MINUTES  HERMITAGE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Hermitage Community & Economic Development Commission held their regular meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Training & Workforce Center, LindenPointe.  October 3, 2024, MEETING  HCEDC Members Attending: Rex Knisley  Members Absent: George Kraynak Nicholas Pochiba Anthony Pagliaroli Dr. Debra Fitzsimons  Robert. A. Cucitrone Eric Brown  Jennifer Lewis Meg Grober Angela Palumbo Mitch Reading  HCEDC Commissioner Representative: William J.I Moder Others in Attendance: Gary M. Gulla, Assistant City Manager  Gary Hinkson, City Manager Jeremy Coxe, Director of Planning Kristina Thomas, Assistant Director ofPlanning Danielle Warnick, Community Development Mark Longietti, Director of Business & Community Development John Morocco, Hermitage Board of Commissioners  I. Call to Order  GENERAL  Rex Knisley called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm.  The July 11,2024, meeting minutes were considered by the commission on a motion by Angela Palumbo, and second by Mitch Reading. The minutes were accepted as reported.  II. FINANCIAL REPORTS  Revolving Loan Funds, RLF Report, Landscape & Façade Report, RLF Repayment report Gary Gulla reviewed the reports, all payments are current with no delinquencies. The RLF has $668,784 available along with! $137,539 in the Landscape & Façade Fund/Small Business Improvement Program. On a motion by Meg Grober and a second by Robert Cucitrone the  Revolving Loan Fund reports were accepted as presented.    Gary discussed that Dean Natural Vending submitted two applications last week for the city to review inj partnership with the Northwest Commission. Rex, Meg and George are part ofa subcommittee that review the financials and details oft the applications and then report back to the HCEDC who can make ai recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on a loan  application.  III. BUSINESS MEETING Homebuyer Assistance Program  Mark Longietti reported that on September 12th the city announced that the First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Program will launch on September 19th. There were small adjustments made to the application. The announcement came with a great deal of press. The Youngstown TV stations did interviews, The Herald printed a story, and we also gave the information to Kristina Thomas updated that as oftoday, we are in week 3 since launching the program and have accepted 8 applications. Ofthose, 21 have progressed to closing with funds received. After reviewing the applications, it was noted that the income range widely varies. There have been applicants with an annual income as low as $25k-$50k/year and as high as $150k/year. 5 ofthe applicants thus far are single/unmarried, 3 applicants are married. 7 oft the 8 applicants are employed, 1 is retired. Most oft the applicants are already living in Mercer County. The average household size is between 3-4 people. Many of the applicants seem to be young families. Mitch Reading asked how many oft the applicants were already residing in Hermitage? Kristina Mark Longietti updated that Helen Bowers, who works in the Pittsburgh area for FNB and had attended one of our meetings, suggested providing an educational program for First-Time Homebuyers. The city will be hosting a seminar on October 29th from 6-8PM at the municipal building. It will be open to the public and will provide attendees with information regarding the Mitch brought up advertising our First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Program outside oft the valley, such as Pittsburgh and Ohio. Kristina commented that al lot of the closing agents we've encountered SO far with the program are based out of] Pittsburgh and since we are sending them our program application and information, they can get the word out in that area. After the pilot program is over, we can consider looking into outreach more. Mark added that Make My Move (makemymove.com) helps relocate people into rural communities and could be part of our future efforts to gain residents. Penn Northwest is planning to contract with Make My Move on a trial basis to relocate 5 people to Mercer County. Penn Northwest has invited the city to join ini that effort and the city would bel highlighted in this web-based marketing effort.  local realtors and bankers.  responded that 4 applicants currently live here and are renting an apartment.  roles oft realtors, financing, home inspections and closing costs.    Housing Development Assistance Update  Gary Gulla reported that when we had our Housing Development Assistance meeting, Fred George (Developer) had expressed an interest in collaborating on a Multi-Family Residential Development on the west side ofLindenPointe. The City submitted an application through Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)/DCED MTF to provide a road extension into the property that he owns. Ifit gets approved, we will have to work out a development agreement with Mr. George and he would need a builder to build the housing units. The CFA has regularly scheduled bi-monthly meetings. If we do get the grant, it would be an 85/15 match. Ift there isn'ta path forward with the property that Mr. George owns, we can  look at one of the other properties that the city controls. Residential Development Revolving Loan Fund Concept  Gary Gulla presented the idea of a Revolving Loan Fund for Housing Development Assistance. We would need to decide which projects would be eligible, uses ofi money, terms, interest free When we met with Dale Buxton (Homebuilder), he explained that when he did his last development there was a lot ofmoney tied up in the base infrastructure and carrying costs. Is there a way that we can put aj program together that gets funded by grants and what would the Rex commented that repayment can come through the sale of lots. Mitch also commented that we should get feedback from builders and their prespective. The biggest concern is the length of time. Ifit's a large development it may need several phases. The ultimate goal would be to incentivize builders. Rex also commented that it will be a large amount offunds reguardless. Gary commented that similar to our current RLF, we would maybe want 10% equity, our loan value not to exceed 50% of the project costs, etc. Rex mentioned possibly providing a 3-year Mitch offered to do some research to see if other municipalities may have done a similar  period, etc.  EDC's thoughts be on moving forward with this?  revolving loan.  program, and ifs so, how their program may be structured.  2025 Meeting Schedule  Gary reported that our regularly scheduled 4 HCEDC: meetings are quarterly, usually the second Thursday of the month in January &. July because oft the holidays, and the first Thursday oft the month in April and October. Gary wanted to check in with members to see ifr noon was still an ideal time for everyone to meet. Everyone agreed the current schedule works best.  Adjournment  There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Angela Palumbo at 12:28 PM  and seconded by Robert Cucitrone, and the motion carried.    Respectfully submitted, Danielle Warnick  Draft as of11/14/2024 Pending approval January 9, 2025    City of Hermitage  Planning & Development Department Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Report  Ending October 31, 2024  LOCAL RLF Company  Beginning Balance  Principal  Interest 34.37 $ 88.49 $ 46.74 $ 50.87 $ 19.61 $ 13.45 $ 253.53 $  Balance 13,780.55 36,120.73 16,217.77 19,069.51 13,056.90 8,480.65 106,726.11  Hermitage Apothecary, Inc. $ Fundus Praedium, LLC Go Pita Go Hermitage, LLC $ Smoky Martins BBQ Hermitage $ Vey Group, LLC Webb Winery, LLC Total Revenue  15,187.94 $ 1,407.39 $ 37,479.49 $ 1,358.76 $ 17,167.43 $ 19,616.26 $ 13,795.62 $ 8,728.99 $  $ $ $  949.66 $ 546.75 $ 738.72 $ 248.34 $  $ 111,975.73 $ 5,249.62 $  hcedcrfreport.mem    City of Hermitage  Planning Development Department Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report  October 2024  Beginning Balance Add Program Income Sub-Total  $ $ $ $ $  674,046.66 5,503.15 679,549.81 (280.40) 679,269.41  Less Program Administration Current Balance Available Projected Revenue Activity Month End thru Calendar Year End Projected Calendar Year End Balance Available  $  11,006.30  $  690,275.71  hcederfreport.mem  1    City of Hermitage  Planning & Development Department  Landscape and Facade Improvement Program Financial Report  October 2024  Beginning Balance Add Program Income Sub-Total  $  137,539.79  $ $ $  137,539.79  Less Program Administration Current Balance. Available Projected Revenue Activity Month End thru Calendar Year End Projected Calendar Year End Balance Available  137,539.79  $  137,539.79  ncedclandscape.mem  2    City of Hermitage Planning & Development Paid Invoice Report for October 2024 DESCRIPTION  Grants Projects, Revolving Funds, Capital and Special Project Funds  VENDOR  AMOUNT $ 5,000.00 $ 1,025.00 $ 95.85 $ 22,664.93 $ 100.00 $ 129.68 $ 5,690.04 $ 194.83 $ 147.50 $ 250.00 $ 1,401.44 $ 3,512.60 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,250.00 $ 6,582.24 $ 965.39 $ 614.44 $ 475.00 $ 625.00 $ 300.00 $ 950.00 1,412.00 $ 468.49 291.22 $ 487.48 $ 150.00 $ 151.04 $ 209.88 $ 256.67 $ 47.61 $ 282.41 $ 126.90 $ 15.85 $ 194.99 $ 42.25 $ 48.17 $ 2,441.42 $ 677.96 $ 127.85  A-1 Abstract & Settlement Charter Communications Charter Communications City of Hermitage FNB Commercial Credit Card Verizon City of Hermitage Danielle Schreckenghost DiLorenzo's Deli Grants Management Systems IAG Consulting, LLC IAG Consulting, LLC IAG Consulting, LLC Protech Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. Lawrence County Social Services The Perennial Farm Gary Gulla H.S. Cleaning H.S. Cleaning  First-Time Homebuyer. Assist - 3576 Festor Dr Centerintemeuss20820/TaW/intemet.s205 3rd Quarter Wages/Mark Longietti Penn-Northwest, Annual Meeting eCenter/Telephone September '24 Salaries & Fringes HCEDC Meeting October 2024 Meeting September '24 Supp/Maint Kelly Rd Improvements Project 2024 NIP N& S Hermitage Rd Median Beautification Catch Basin Repair 336 Hamilton AveRedainger/cDBG Native Plants for Stull PEDA Fall Conference Erie PA T&W/Cleaning eCenter/Cleaning  TaW/Telephone  Lawrence County Social Services Pennsylvania Resources Council Rabe Environmental Systems, Inc. Sharon Herald Co Sharon Herald Co Sharon Herald Co Aiken Refuse, Inc. Aqua Pennsylvania Aqua Pennsylvania Aqua Pennsylvania City of Hermitage City of Hermitage Sewer City of Hermitage Sewer Friends Office Kraynaks National Fuel National Fuel Verizon  1285 S Hermitage Rd/Sewage Application Traveling Glass Bin Sept 28-Oct3 Legal Ad Notice/CDBG 2024  eCenter/Preventive Maintenance on HVAC Equip. $ Legal Ad Notice/RFP PennDOT Green Light-Go $ Legal Ad/Intent to Request Release of Funds Excess Waste - October Night Market  T&WWWater eCenter/Water eCenter/Fire Service Postage 723/24-10/17/24 eCenter/Sewer T&W/Sewer Desktop Calendar 2025 DI Warnick Dogwoods for Stull Farm T&W/Gas eCenter/Gas eCenter/Electric T&W/Electric Taw/Telephoge  Pennsylvania Power Company Pennsylvania Power Company    City of Hermitage Planning & Development Paid Invoice Report for October 2024 TaW/Telephone  Grants Projects, Revolving Funds, Capital and Special Project Funds  Charter Communications Charter Communications City of Hermitage Lindy Paving, Inc. Mark Longietti Mark Longietti Verizon Assured Settlement Barr & Shaffer William J. Moder Cressman Realty A-1 Abstract & Settlement  $ 95.85 $ 1,025.00 $ 20,334.75 $ 229,495.53 $ 545.79 $ 144.32 $ 129.92 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00  Centerintemetse20TaW/imtemets205 4th Quarter Wages/Mark Longietti Hermitage 2022 STU Grant - Kelly Rd PEDA Fall Conference Erie PA Lodging/Travel Costs Harrisburg eCenter/Telephone First-Time Homebuyer Assist - 1965 Loril Ln First-Time Homebuyer. Assist - 190 Ellis Ave First-Time Homebuyer. Assist - 57 Golfwood Dr First-Time Homebuyer. Assist -3 3745 Pleasant Dr $ First-Time Homebuyer. Assist 1376 George St $  TOTAL $ 343,677.29  2    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  Subdivision & Land Development Plans In Progress - Status Report - 11/12/2024  SUBDIVISIONS:  Final Fleming Leasing 1 Lot Consolidation Lot IB Fleming Leasing 1 - Owner CW Engineering LLC-E Engineering 6/10/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  (Plan is to consolidate five parcels into one contiguous parcel.) 8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 2/21/25  Final Consolidation Plan - lan McCann - Lot 1  lan McCann - Owner  Calton Land Surveying Services - Surveyor  (Plan is to consolidate lots 242,243 & 244 into one contiguous parcel - Lot 1.) 10/7/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 10/23/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  7/30/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  11/8/24 - Plan recorded PLAN RECORDED 11/8/24  Final Subdivision Plan - James Southard - Lots 1,2,3 James Southard = Owner Sheffler & Company - Engineers (Plan is to subdivide one lot into three parcels.) 7/15/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 2/21/25  Final Subdivision Plan Lot 1 Ronald Stawaisz Estate Estate of Ronald Stawaisz = Owner Kurtanich Engineers & Associates - Engineer  (Plan is to situate the house on to a separate lot and the remaining three non- building lot  are to be used for agricultural.) 2/12/24 = Plan submitted -in review process  3/4/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 3/27/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 6/26/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners 9/25/24 - Plan re-approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 3/27/25  Final Plans Lots 1 & 2 Mark and Lori Wansack Subdivision & Planning Module Component  1 waiver for residual land within the City of Hermitage  Mark & Lori Wansack = Owners Kurtanich Engineering- Engineer    (Lots 1&2a are proposed building lots, situated in Shenango Township, each to be served by an on-lot sewage system. The residual tract consisting of 35.563 acres is situated in both Shenango Township & the City of Hermitage, and the owner is requesting a non- building waiver for providing sewage planning or serve due to the lands being designated  as agricultural.)  7/15/24 = Plan submitted - in review process  8/5/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 8/21/24 = Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  PLAN EXPIRES 2/21/25  LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:  Joy Cone Company Cone & Cookie Grading Minor Land Development Plan (Plan is to increase the parking lot impervious surface by 1.67 acres.)  Joy Cone Company - Owner WallacePancher - Engineer  8/27/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  10/7/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 10/23/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners Mercer County Community Based Outpatient Clinic Major Land Development Plan  PLAN EXPIRES 4/23/25 - Hermitage VA LLC  Hermitage VA LLC- Owner  LSSE Civil Engineers and Surveyors - Engineer  (Plan is to develop the property and construct. a new VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic..) 10/7/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 10/21/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  9/16/24 - Plan submitted - in review process  PLAN EXPIRES 14/23/25  Hercules Car Wash One Land Development Plan Adel Abrahim Youssef = Owner Howland Company LLC - Engineer 1/16/24 - plan submitted - in review process  (The plan is to construct a new 2,219 square foot car wash facility.) 4/1/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  10/23/24 - Plan recorded PLAN RECORDED 10/23/24  Hercules Car Wash Two Land Development Plan Adel Abrahim Youssef - Owner Howland Company LLC - Engineer 1/16/24 - plan submitted - in review process  (The plan is to construct a new. 2,219 square foot car wash facility.) 4/1/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Planning Commission 4/24/24 - Plan approved with conditions by the Hermitage Board of Commissioners  10/23/24 - Plan recorded PLAN RECORDED 10/23/24    HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 800 N. HERMITAGE RD HERMITAGE, PA 16148  EMITAC  POLICE Adam. J. Piccirillo Chiefofp Police  Joel Ristvey Deputy Chief Investigations Chad Nych Deputy Chief Operations  MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2024  Adah. Chief ofPolice  t  Attachments: Department Reports November6, 2024    HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT  POLICE Reporting Ared  OCTOBER2024  There were 679 calls during the month of October 2024, an average of 21.90 calls per day (exhibit 1). During  September 2024, there was an average of 23.43 calls per day.  Number of Calls Received (exhibit 2 & exhibit 2a).  A9-1-1 grid map of the various zones throughout the city and the number of calls received in each zone  Report of Accidents by Intersection  Report of accidents byi intersection showing the total number of accidents as 51 and the number of vehicles  involved being 93 with 4 persons injured and 1 killed (exhibit 3).  Reported Offenses  As summary of reported offenses (exhibit 4) by classifications was reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System for the month of October 2024. There was at total of 69 known offenses, 1 Unfounded Complaints, 68 actual offenses, 47 offenses cleared, and 3 offenses cleared juvenile. Information is gathered  through the ALERT: system.  Reporting Area/PatrolA Activities-Borougn of Clark  The Police Department answered 13 calls for service as per the grid and 46 hours of Patrol in the Borough of Clark during the month of October (exhibit 5). Exhibit 6: shows a detailed log of Clark patrol time.  Reporting Area/Patrol. Activities-Other 1, Sharon 5, and' W. Middlesex 0. Enforcement by Patrol and 57 warnings issued. K-9Officer Report  Reports taken at the Hermitage Police Department totaled 31. Hermitage Police also assisted thet following Police Departments: Farrell 4, Jefferson 1, Mercer 0, Pymatuning 0, SI Pymatuning 1, Shenango 1, Sharpsville  In October the total traffic enforcements breakdown consists of: 72 Traffic citations, 8 non-traffic citations,  The K-9 officer handled 2 assists to other) jurisdictions, 2 Call outs, 01 Felony arrests, 01 Misdemeanor arrests, 0 Area Searches, 0 Building searches, 1 Tracks, 0 Apprehensions, 0 Narcotic searches, 0 grams Marijuana seized, 08 grams Cocaine seized, Ograms Fentanyl seized, 0 Seized currency, 0 Article searches, Responded to Ot traffic stops, 0S Seized drug paraphernalia, 1 Community service, 00 CIRT Assists, 0S Search Warrants, OSchool Lockers  Search, OF Firearm seized, and attended 161 training hours. (See exhibit 7).    Monthly Report October 2024 Page 2  Criminal Investigation Division  Detectives handled 72 cases for the month of October 2024.  Unfounded Not Cleared Police Intel Report/Misc. 4 Crime Prevention/Ed Prior Cases: Cleared by Arrest 2  1 11 0  Cleared by arrest 5 Search Warrants 0 Assist HPD Patrol 3 Megan'sLaw  Cleared Exceptionally HPD PD Intel Message Assist Other PD Other Investigation  4 18 23 2  2  Total Persons Arrested 9( (count includes 5j juveniles)  Unfounded  0  Cleared Exceptionally  1  PD INTEL Monthly Report for October 2024 area agencies and 3 from loss prevention. Inspection Summary Report See Exhibit 8 Community Engagement See Exhibit9 Training Attachment 'A'  The Hermitage Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit disseminated 31 PD INTEL bulletins 12 from other  Transient Business Licenses Issued October There were 3 new Transient Business Licenses issued in October.  Fines & Fees Collected  Monies Received for Accident Inc./ Fines To-Know! (SC Collected! by HPD Office)  Month  Fines Mercer  Restitution PAS State Totals  Alarms/Right- Received by Received by Received Police Fines  District Offices  Received  Mech. Devices Magistrates County Court  October 2023 $ 1028.75 $5892.82 $2790.58 $179.25 $0.00  $9,891.40 $7,915.71  October 2024 $ 915.25  $4481.26 $2519.20 $0.00  $0.00    Monthly Report October 2024 Page 3  Department Hourly Breakdown  Thei following is the hourly breakdown for officers as recorded for October 2024:  Officer Hours 300 172.65 14 10 61.50 66 0 0 56.70 24 239.50 41 0 49 18 0 37.50 6.50 0 46 0 0  Vacation Holiday Floating Holiday Sick Comp Time Personal ACT17 InjuryLeave Short Term Disability Bereavement Regular OT Court OT COVID-19 OT Buckle Up OT Drug Task Force OT DUIC OT FOP OT Aggressive Driving OT Dam OT Training Time DRE Call Out  Community. Affairs  October 2, 2024: Management at the new Starbucks (2079 East State Street) contacted Chief Piccirillo in September about doing a Coffee Witha a Cop event on this date. From 08:00 until 10:00, HPD officers interacted with guests and even served coffee to customers along with Starbucks employees. Participating officers: DCO Nych, Detective! Songer, October 3, 2024: On this date from 11:00 until 14:00, HHS Sophomore, Carson States, participated in aj job shadow with Chief Piccirillo at HPD. This was requested and coordinated by HHS Guidance Counselor Paula Bittler, who reached out Carson and Chief Piccirillo talked in his office about thei interaction of psychology in not only the forensic and law enforcement realm, but in leadership, communication, sports, and SO on. Carson was particularly interested in our interview room, which he was shown. Carson was appreciative of the opportunity and Chief Piccirillo weicomed him to  Detective Miller, Corporal Young and Chief Piccirillo. because of Carson's interest ini forensic psychology.  reach out ini thet future if he could be of any further assistance.    October 22, 2024: From 16:30 to 17:30, Chief Piccirillo participated inar recorded Zoom meeting with Slippery Rock University Criminal. Justice Professor Dr. David Champion. Dr. Champion is currently teaching an undergraduate leadership class and invited Chief Piccirillo to participate in a discussion on servant leadership, which he intends to use October 24, 2024: From 15:00 until 17:00, Chief Stabile (Sharon PD) and Chief Adam Piccirillo attended the Shenango Valley Urban League'si invitation to their' "Fall Into Change" event at Laurel Technical Institute in Sharon. The second- annual event is designed to foster positive communication between residents, youth, and emergency: services. October25,2024: Chief Piccirillo participated along with the Hermitage Fire Department in a' "Trunk or Treat" event at Wheatland Tube from 15:00- -1 16:45. The event was put on by the company and included music and candy to be handed toe employees' children. Chief Piccirillo was notified of the invitation last week by Assistant City Manager Gary Gulla.  for student coursework.    November 04, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 10/01/2024 and 10/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 2 23 3 23 1 50 2 2 4 40 4 1 11 1 1 13 1 0 3 2 6 7 11 13 52 38 90  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description 7101 ACCIDENTI M 3100 6006 6008 6010 ADMIN 9000 9002 ALARM 3810 ALL ORDINA 2830 ALL OTHER 2600 ANIMAL 3805 5506 5510 ASSAULT 0440 0450 0800 0830 ASSIST AGY 3830 ASSIST FIR 7502 ASSIST MOT 3820 ASSIST OTH 7014 7506  Code 4  MEGAN'S LAW NOTIFICATION MOTOR VEHICLE. ACCIDENTS TRAFFIC. ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY ACCIDENT INVOLVING NONINJURY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- OTHER. ACC. INVEST.  ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES  SERVICE CALL-ALARMS-UNFOUNFOUNDEDEXCPTT FIRE  TWP ORD-ALL OTHER  ALL OTHER CRIMES CODE VIOLATIONS  1  SERVICE CALL-ANIMAL ANIMAL COMPLAINTS-STRAYANIMALS ANIMAL COMPLANTS-OTHER  ASSAULT-HANDS,FISTS,FEET AGGRAVATED) OTHER. ASSAULTS -NOTAGGRAVATED ASSAULTS- SIMPLEASSAULT SEXUALASSAULT  1  SERVICE CALL-ASSIST OTHER. AGENCY ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES-FREDEPT:  SERVICE CALL-ASSIST MOTORISTIDISABLE VEH PUBLIC SERVICE- -OTHERS OFFICERASSIST) ASSISTING OTHER/ AGENCIES -ALL OTHERS  Exhibit 1  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 1of5    November 04, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 10/01/2024 and 10/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 13 1 2 1 1 4 14 3 2 5 1 2 3 1 1 22 1 8 1 4 14 1 4 2 7 1  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description ASSIST POL 7504 BLACKMAIL 2610 BURGLARY 0511 0514 0522 COMMUNITY 3834 CRIM MISCH 1410 1440 DEATH 4509 4510 DISORDERLY 2440 DOG 2720 DOMESTIC 3600 DRUG 1822 1832 1834 1891 DUI 2110 2112 2122 FAMILY 2000 FIGHT  Code 4  ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES OTHER POLICE  BLACKMAIL & EXTORION  BURGLARY-FORCED ENTR/RESDENCENGHI BURGLARY-FORCED ENTR/-NONRESDNGHT BURGLARY-NOFORCERESIDENCEDA  SERVICE CALL-COMM SVC (COMM ENGAGEMENT) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF TOAUTOMOBILES CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. ALL OTHER DEATHS-A ATTENDED DEATHS-UNATTENDED  DISORDERLY CONDUCT-DISTUREING THE PEACE DOGI LAW & BITES (1ST OFF. & STATE CIT) DISTURBANCES-DOMESTIC  NARCOTICS-MANUFACTURE-MARIJUANAETC. NARCOTICS-POSSESSION-MARIJUANA,ETC. NARCOTICS-POSSESSION-OTHER DANGEROUS DRUG EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS  1 1  DRIVING UNDER THE NFLUENCE-LIQUOR/DRUGS DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE-ALCOHOL-MPAIRED DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE- DRUGS-IMPAIRED OFFENSES, AGAINST FAMILY & CHILDREN  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 2 of5  Exhibit 1    November 04, 2024  Calls for Service by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 10/01/2024 and 10/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 19 2 1 3 7 1 8 1 29 1 34 3 7 1 2 1 1  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description FIGHT 3620 FIRE 3840 FORGERY 1026 FOUND ARTI 5004 FRAUD 1100 1150 HARASSMENT 2450 INFORMATIO 7010 LOSTARTIC 5008 MEDICAL 7008 MENTAL 3400 OTHER 4028 OVERDOSE 7009 PROPERTY 2910 PUBL DRUNK 2300 RECOV PROP 3000  Code 4  DISTURBANCESOTHER FGHISDSPUTESEIC, FIRES (INCLUDING ALARMS-FOUNDED/UNFOUND)  COUNTERFEITNS-USNG LOST & FOUND- - FOUNDARTICLES FRAUD-CREDIT CARDS, ATM  FRAUD  HARASSMENT  PUBLIC SERVICESNOTIFICATIONSIPOLINPO) LOST & FOUND - LOST ARTICLES  PUBLIC SERVICES-MEDICALASSISTANCE  MENTAL HEALTH  NONCRIMINALOTHER INVESTIGATIONS PUBLIC SERVICES DRUG OVERDOSE EVENT  LOSTMISSING PROPERTY PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS  FOUNDIRECOVERED PROPERTY  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 3 of5  Exhibit 1    November 04, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 10/01/2024 and 10/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 9 1 1 1 39 12 2 1 4 2 2 11 1 72 2 18 8 6 1 4 39 1 57  Secondary UCR Count Code 3  Code Description RIGHT TOK 9003 SEXUAL 1700 SUICIDE 3310 SUSP PERSN 4022 SUSPICIOUS 3500 SVC CALL 3800 THEFT 0613 0619 0623 0633 0634 THEFT MV 0710 TRAF CIT CITT TRAFFIC 2710 3900 4010 6314 6315 6614 TRESPASS 2660 WARNING CITW WARNING  Code 4  ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (RIGHTTOI KNOW) SEX OFFENSES (EXCEPT RAPE & PROSTITUTION  ATTEMPTED SUICIDES  NON-CRIMINAL-SUSPICIOUS PERSON  SUSPICIOUS PERSONS,AUTOS.CIRCUMSTANCES  SERVICE CALL-MISCELLANEOUS THEFT-$200 & OVER-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-$200 & OVER-ALL OTHER THEFT-$50 TO $200-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-UNDER $50-RETAIL THEFT THEFT-UNDER $50-FROM, AUTO (EXCEPTO 0635) MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT-AUTO TRAFFIC CITATION  TRAFFIC OFFENSES (COURT CASES NOT DUI) TRAFFIC & PARKING PROBLEMS TRAFFIC OFFENSES TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT- MCSAP (LEVEL1) TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT- MCSAP (LEVEL2) TRAFFIC RELATED - OTHER TRAFFIC TRESPASSING OF REAL PROPERTY  1  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 4 of5 5  Exhibit 1    November 04, 2024  Calls for Service - by Keyword Incidents Reported Between 10/01/2024 and 10/31/2024  HERMITAGE CITY  Primary Count Code 2 9 4 3 16 2 1 3 7 710  Secondary! UCR Count Code 3  Code Description WARRANT 3700 3710 3720 WEAPONS 1521 1531  Code 4  WARRANTS-LOCAL-SERVICE WARRANTS-OUTSIDEAGENCY-SERVICE WARRANTS-OUTSIDEAGENGENCY-ASSIST WEAPONS-SALE-FIREARMS WEAPONS- -POSSESSION- FIREARMS  XXXX *Restricted  Total Calls  HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Page 5 of5  Exhibit 1    -  U  32  * 8  7  EXHIBIT2 9LOZ/BLE    CALLS BY GRID 2024  YTD 13 38 241 568 44 117 215 818 338 156 187 165 140 325 487 173 88 194 308 111 0 69 45 0 3 0J 120 0 0 0 50 2  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL  GRID 101C 101X 102 102A 103 81B 81B1 82 82D 83 91A 91B 91C 92 92A 92B 92D 92E 92F 92G 93 93C BROOKFIELD CLARK ELACK ERIE CO FARRELL GREENVILLE GROVE CITY HADLEY HEMPFIELD HPD JAMESTOWN JEFF TWP LACK MEADVILLE MERCER NEW CASTLE OHIO PITTSBURGH PULASKI PYMA SPY SHEN TWP SHARPSVILLE SHARON WHEATLAND WN MIDD MONTHLY TOTAL:  1  1 0 2 3 1  1 1 3 0 0 1 3 3 0  10 2 5 7  3 1 3  16 25 17 32 26 21 32 26 17 29 0 46 44 47 65 49 63 62 55 62 75 0 0 7 5 5 3 5 4 5 7 o 10 7 10 10 13 7 11 17 19 13 0 9 19 22 17 31 24 27 30 18 18 0 67 60 56 54 86 102 133 126 60 74 0 30 32 32 36 35 33 28 34 38 40 0 9 3 3 2 18 39 35 34 6 7 0 17 17 11 14 24 15 27 27 16 19 a 0 8 14 15 11 21 24 15 18 16 23 0 0 10 12 10 18 19 14 12 20 11 14 0 0 28 21 26 39 38 30 31 28 44 40 a 48 57 52 40 53 40 42 55 57 43 0 17 22 17 25 18 16 19 23 8 8 0 4 14 12 11 9 7 4 9 11 7 20 19 18 27 14 24 13 22 16 21 0 0 27 32 31 29 41 29 31 31 30 27 0 0 9 10 13 13 7 12 11 11 13 12 0 O 3 4 1 5 4 4 6 6 2 10 0J 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 13 9 8 15 10 14 22 12 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A 6 2 9 5 9 6 3 4 2 4 0 0  3  0  6 6 8 10 5 10 7  5 7 5 0  0 1 0 0 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 0 0  1 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 a 0 1 0 0  0 a 0 0J o 0 0 0 0  0  42 31 31 33 39 23 37 39 34 31 o 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 0 0 o 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 o o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 o o 0 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  340  0  a 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o 1  0 o a a 0  1 1 0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 1 0J 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 8 5 4 1 4 1 2 2 2 4 0  0 a 0 1 o 0  0 1 0 1 0 a 0 3 6 7 5 o 0  1 1 0 0 0J 1 0 0 0  4 44 285 12 5736  28 14 17 26 33 31 49 24 31 32 502 488 491 563 622 599 669 672 544 586  Exhibit 2a    6  2  2  2  N  2  00    €  o  0  2  2  2  2  -  2  2  2  2  2    €  00  2  0  2  2  of  2    2  2  s  2  2  2  d0  2    €  o  2  3  C  N  0o f 5  8  2  2    2  2  8 f C  o  2  2  2  2  2  2    €  0  2  2  00  2  2  f  2    €  2  8  8 f  2  2  2  F9    Juris No. 43303 NCIC Code PA0430400  RETURNA MONTHLY COUNT OF OFFENSES  KNOWNTOI POLICE  1 PARTIOFFENSES 1.HOMICIDE A.M MURDER B.MANSLAUGHTER 2. RAPE A. RAPE B.ATTEMPTEDI RAPE 3. ROBBERY A. FIREARM B. KNIFE OR CUTTING INST. C.C OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON D.S STRONG ARM (HANDS, ETC)  2  3  4  (a)  (b)  CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES OFFENSES UNFOUND  ACTUAL TOTAL JUVENILE  REPORTED COMPLAINTS OFFENSES CLEARED CLEARED  TOTAL  1@ 1@  TOTAL  4. ASSAULT A. FIREARM B. KNIFE OR CUTTING INST. C. OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON! D.A AGGRAVATED (HANDS, ETC) E.S SIMPLE (HANDS, ETC) 5.E BURGLARY A. FORCIBLE ENTRY B.U UNLAWFUL ENTRY C.ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE 6.LARCENY THEFT 7.MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT TOTAL A.AUTOS B. TRUCKS ANDE BUSSES C.OTHER VEHICLES 9. ARSON  TOTAL  6  1  5  4  1 5 5 3 2 11 1 1  1 3 2 2  1  4 5 3 2 11 1 1  TOTAL  TOTAL  10*@  TOTAL  TOTAL PARTIOFFENSES EXCEPTIONAL CLEARANCES INCLUDED  23  1  22  17  @ INCLUDES OFFENSE(S) REPORTED INF PREVIOUS MONTHS  NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS HERMITAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT  (724)983-6780  KILLED FELON NEGLIG  ASSAULTED Department Reporting  MERCER, PA 16148 County  Report for the month of October, 2024 Date of Report: November 4, 2024 Prepared by.  Exhibit 4    Juris No. 43303 NCIC Code PA0430400 1 CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES PART II OFFENSES 100. FORGERY & COUNTERFEIT.  RETURN A MONTHLY COUNT OF OFFENSES  KNOWN TO POLICE 3  2 OFFENSES UNFOUND 1 8  4 ACTUAL 1 8  (a) TOTAL JUVENILE  (b)  REPORTED COMPLAINTS OFFENSES CLEARED CLEARED  110. FRAUD 120. EMBEZZLEMENT 130. STOLEN PROP-REC,POSSES 140. VANDALISM  1  5 3  5 3  3  1  150. WEAPONS-CARRYING, POSSES 160. PROSTITUTION, COMM VICE 170. SEX OFFENSES (EX 02,160) 180. DRUG ABUSE VIOL SALE  1 14 1  1 14 1  1 13* 1  TOTAL  1  A. OPIUM-COCAINE B. MARIJUANA C.S SYNTHETIC D,OTHER B. MARIJUANA C. SYNTHETIC D.OTHER  POSSESSION A. OPIUM-COCAINE  8 5  8 5  / 5  1  190. GAMBLING A.E BOOK MAKING B.NUMBERS, ETC. C.OTHER  TOTAL  200.OFF AGAINST FAMILY & CHILD. 210. DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE 220. LIQUOR LAWS 230. DRUNKENNESS 240. DISORDERLY CONDUCT 250. VAGRANCY 260. ALL OTHER OFFENSES TOTAL PARTI IIOFFENSES TOTAL  1 7 1 2  1 7 1 2  1 7 1 1  3 46  3 46 ls  2* 30 Exhibit 4  1 3    SUMMARY OF CLARK CALLS FOR MONTH OF  October, 2024  The Hermitage Police Department answered (13) calls for service in the Borough of Clark during the month of October. A list of those calls is  attached.  Exhibit 5    OCTOBER CALLSOFS SERVICE-CLARK  Call of Service:  Date:  Street:  Type: Inc.#:  1.ASSISTING OTHER. AGENCIES- - ALL OTHERS 2. ACCIDENT INVOLVING NONINJURY 3. SEXUAL ASSAULT 4. NON-CRMIMALOTHER INVESTIGATIONS 5.SUSPICIOUS PERSONSAUTOS.CIRCUMSTANCES 6.7 THEFT-UNDER $50-FROM AUTO (EXCEPT 0635) 7. BURGLARY-NO FORCE-RESIDENCE-NIGHT 8. TRAFFIC & PARKING PROBLEMS 9. PUBLIC SERVICES- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 10.PUBLIC SERVICE- OTHERS (OFFICER ASSIST) 11.SERVICE CAL-ALARMS-UNFOUNFOUNDED-EXCPT: FIRE 12.SUSPICIOUS PERSONSAUTOS.CIRCUMSTANCES  10/2/2024 10:29 HERMITAGE RD 24-5215 10/2/2024 18:29 HERMITAGE RD 24-5222  10/8/2024 14:41 10/13/2024 1:16 CHARLES 10/16/20246:17 10/16/2024 7:03 10/16/2024 9:40 10/19/2024 0:43 CHARLES 10/19/2024 12:38 WINNER 10/21/2024 15:45 10/26/2024 6:51 10/26/2024.7:11 10/28/2024 12:31  RIVER NORA MILTON NORA  RD 24-5341 ST 24-5428 ST 24-5480 ST 24-5481 ST 24-5488 ST 24-5532 RD 24-5538 RD 24-5579 RD 24-5668 ST 24-5669 RD 24-5706  LAKE LAKE NORA LAKE  13.DEATHS - UNATTENDED  Exhibit 6    CLARK PATROL TIME LOG 2024  40 HRS PER MONTH  Date 1-Oct 2-Oct 3-Oct 4-Oct 5-Oct 6-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct 9-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct 19-Oct 20-Oct 21-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct 24-Oct 25-Oct 26-Oct 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 31-Oct  TIME (MIN) 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 60 90 90 90  2760 Total minutes fori the month 46 Total hours for the month    - 191919199  999TT9T9T9 o  2 8 B a 5  $ s  I  .     -  e 0 o o 10 o  o 4 o  o o  E  10 - o le o  9   o De N 9  -  9  -  D P 2 s  ropeoe   a  le o 0 lD o  16 3 NI  o 0  9e1e 9F9   E 3  oeoo De :    INSPECTION SUMMARYRYREPORT  Inspector: Kudelko Johnathan Badge #: jkudelko Inspection Type Breakdown Total HMI Inspections: # HMI Bulk: # HMI Non-Bulk: # Both HMI Bulk & Non-Bulk: 0 Total Single-Unit Trucks: Total Bus/MC Inspections:  Time Period: 10/01/2024 10/31/2024 Total Inspections: 7  0 0 0 4 1  Inspections Resulting in O0S: 1 #[ Driver/Codriver OOS: # Vehicle OOS:  1 1  #&% of U.S. Motor Carriers: 7 /100% #& % of Mexican Motor Carriers: 0 /0% #& % of Canadian Motor Carriers: 0 /0%  Please! Note: TheN Number: andF Percentage OfU.S.,A Mexican, and Canadian Carriers on ther reporti is calculatedu using the Stateint the Carrier address used ont thel Inspection Report, whichr may notb be the Countryo of Domicile.  Inspection Level Breakdown  Levell Level2 Level3 Level4 Level5 Level6 Level7  Inspections % of Total Total Minutes Average Minutes 75.5 Inspection Analysis Total Violation Cited: Avg. Violations Per Inspection: 4.2 Total Citations Issued: Total CVSA Stickers Issued: Total Cargo Tanks Inspected: 0 Special Checks Size and Weight Enforcement: 1 Alcohol Substance Check: Drug Interdiction Search: Post Crash:  6 79% 453  1 21% 119 119.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0% 0 0.0  0 0 0 0  30 5 2  % of 00S Drivers/Co-Drivers: 33% % of OOS Vehicles: Total OOS Violations: Total OOS Drivers/Co-Drivers: 1 Total 00S Vehicles: Traffic Enforcement: Local Enforcement: Drug Interdiction Arrests:  33% 3 1 2 7 0  0 0 0  Exhibit 8    October. 2024. Monthly. Report Community Engagement  October 1-HHS/SRO coverage- 1115-1500 hrs.  October 2- Assisted in Run Hide Fight presentation with PSU Shenango campus police.  Citizen's Police. Academy class #5. October 3- HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 4- HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 7-1 HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 8- HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 9- Citizen' s Police Academy class #6. October 10- HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 11-1 HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 14-1 HHS/SRO coverage 0700-1500. October 15- Dayturn patrol- 0600-1200. October 16- Citizen'sl Police. Academy class #7. October 21-24- Juvenile Sex" Trafficking Conference. October 26-1 E Center/Linden Pointe Trunk or Treat.  Human Trafficking Awareness event @ WMHS.  October 28- Sex Trafficking presentation @ Hermitage City Building. October 29- Sex Trafficking Awareness community event @ Brookfield HS.  October 30- Citizen'sl Police. Academy class #8.  October 31-PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency- Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention  Committee quarterly meeting.  Exhibit 9    Hermitage Police Department Training for October 2024:  October7-8: October 10:  Cpl. Brown and Officers Kudelko, Barrett, Reardon, Frampton attended ARIDE (DUI)Training @ Linden Pointe.  DCO Nych and Sgt. Mild HPD conducted annual Off-Duty/Back-up  Weaponsqualification.  October14&28: Officer Frampton conducted monthly K-97 Training  October 15-17:  Officer Frampton and Officer Barrett attended Field' Training Officer  (FTO)Training Allison Park, PA  October 15&16: Corporal Young, Detective Songer, Officers Brown, Burnett, Guthrie  and Sciaretta attended regular monthly Mercer County CIRTTraining Detective Songer attended regular monthly CIRT Sniper Training  October 17: October 16:  Chief Piccirillo attended and online training: The Right-to-KnowLaw for Law Enforcement Pennsylvania Office of Open Records* CEO! Staples attended. JuST. Juvenile: Sex Trafficking Conferencein  October 21-24:  Phoenix, AZ  October: 21-23:  Sgt. Mild and Det. Songer attended Optics Enhanced Pistol Instructor  Conneaut Lake, PA  October21-25:  Cpl. Brown and Cpl. Ericksonattended POSIT SupervisorTraining) in  Russell, PA  Attachment 'A'    s  - I  SMHIe101    awnjoA    .    Street Department Monthly Report  October 2024  CATCH BASIN/DITCHIPIPE  Cleaned catch basins, culvert pipes, and ditches throughout Hermitage, Wheatland, and Patagonia; changed crossover pipe at 1555 Winner; changed crossover pipe and catch basin Mary Jude; installed ao catch basin at 5771 Panin; installed pipe at 4672 State; and cleaned debris from culvert pipe at  Fire Station 3. COLD PATCH Schwartz. SWEEP  Idaho, Elmo, Cranbrook, George, Vaughn, Longview, Sunset, Koonce, Garden, Foxwood, and  Saratoga, Catalina, Skyline, Terrace, Coronado, Avalon, Wakefield, Monticello, Hazen, George, Elmo, Idaho, Charles, French, Selina, Cranbrook, Dalton, March, Highland, Clarksville, Oak Haven,  Brookview, Wishart, and Buhl. CRACK SEAL  Candy, Hann Hill, Lori, Silver Ridge, Timber, Maria, Tamara, Bonny, Longview, Spangler, Freeland, Krivosh, Overlook, Maple, Rombold, Haywood, Mary, Paul, Madison, Delaware, Carolyn, Stafford, Carroll, Michael, Armand, Knobwood, Knapp, Smith, Fairlawn, Shadyside, Meadowbrook, Ellis, Concord, Trace, King, Wells, Kilgore, Glimcher, FNB, ClarksVille, Victoria, Theresa, Patricia, Hasenflu, Biscayne, Monterey, Donna, Charlotte, Homewood, Woodbine, Rettig, Lillian, Bartholomew, Lyle, Cohasset, Richmond, Fairfield, Woodlawn, Parkview, Woodside, Pine Tree, Todd, S. Oakdale, Westerman, Theota, N. Crescent, Boyd, Kimberly, Cambria, Kossuth, Westinghouse, Herr, Locke,  Champlain, Valley View, Daniel, Whispering Pines parking lot, and Buhl Park.  MISCELLANEOUS  Edged walking path at LindenPointe; back edged Fran, Jerry, and Tiffany with dirt and seed; used brush hog at LindenPointe and west side of Stull Farm; graded and seeded around batting cage; repaired edge at 1866 - 1900 Valley View; rebuilt blacktop curb at Spangler/.ongyiew; repaired driveways on Sunset after pipe installations; regraded, laid topsoil, and seeded at 3875 Morefield (Lexington side), 340-370 Sunset, and 4679 E. State; and replaced Stop sign at Spangler/.ongyiew.  Don Cannon, Street Dept. Superintendent  DC:kp    CITY OF HERMITAGE OCTOBER 2024  WATER POLLUTION CONTROLI PLANT REPORT  JOB PERFORMED  LOCATION W.P.C. Plant Alma Ave Station Broadway! Station Daniel Drive Station Dutch Lane Station Dutch Lane E.Q. Basin F.G Station Jerry Lane Station Magargee Run Miller Road Station  Routine maintenance, greasing, meter readings,  Magargee Run Miller Road Station Ohio Street Station Pine Hollow! Station Sample Road Station SVIDCStation Thomason Station Wheatland Station Wilson Road Station Woodlawn Station  Station, and hourly readings  LATERAL INSPECTIONS OLateral Replacements  15 houses were inspected 11 Passed 41 Failed  WPC INCIDENT REPORT- See Attachment COLLECTION SYSTEMS REPORT- See Attachment PLANT OPERATIONS REPORT- See Attachment ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS REPORT- See Attachment FOOD WASTE TO ENERGY AND BIOSOLIDS REPORT- See Attachment LABORATORY OPERATIONS REPORT - See Attachment  Respectfulysubmittes, Le  Covert W.P.C. Superintendent    Collections System Report  October 2024 SVID  Regular daily maintenance done att the station 10/30#1 Pump offline waiting on Rami to call  Fuell level %1 tank Grass cutting  Turner  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station 10/15, 10/17, 10/18, 10/21, 10/22, 10/31 Primed both pumps 10/29 red light on Primed both pumps Fuell level Kt tank  Wheatland  Regular daily maintenance done att thes station Every Tuesday Ran generator manually Need to have panel replaced on generator for transfer switch Grass cutting Fuell level 41 tank needs fuel  Ohio St.  Regular daily maintenance done at the station  Grass cutting Fuel level fullt tank  Church St (Wheatland)  Regular daily maintenance done at the station  Grass cutting Fuel Level 1/21 tank    Wilson Rd  Regular daily maintenance done att thes station  Jerry Ln  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station 10/4 Backflushed both check valves on both pumps  Fuell level Kt tank  Sample Rd  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station 10/15 Pump #2 OCF reset Grass cutting Fuel Level %1 tank  Miller Rd  Regular daily maintenance done at the: station 10/9 Pulled both pumps cleaned and reinstalled 10/4 Backi flushed both! pumps check valves  Grass cutting Fuell Level fullt tank  Magargee/lefferson  Regular daily maintenance done att the: station  10/29 #2 Seal Fail reset Grass cutting Fuell level %1 tank  Need to install new air release valvei in manhole on North Neshannock    Daniel Dr  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station  Fuell level %1 tank  Golden Run  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station  Grass cutting began Fuel level %1 tank  North Hermitage Rd  Regular daily maintenance done att the station Seems int the roof oft the station surround: seem tol be leaking Hour meter on pumpi #2 not working need to order new hour meter  Grass cutting Fuel level X1 tank  Thomason Rd (South PY)  Regular daily maintenance done at the station 10/31 installed new battery charger on generator  Ran generator manually Grass cutting  Pine Hollow  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station Weekly Hosed wet well and comminutor channel 9/25 Heavy rain event 9/25 cleanup of wet well basement Grass cutting Fuell level 5/81 tank    Dutch Ln/ EQ  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station Weekly Hosed wet well and comminutor channel Fuel level Dutch %1 tank, EQ: %1 tank  Grass cutting  Woodlawn Dr  Regular daily maintenance done at thes station 10/30i installed new battery charger on generator Hosed wet welli for debris and grease weekly    Plant Report October 2024  10-1-2024 - Chris replaced the leaking pipe on the hydrolysis line in the T&D basement. Alliance is here stacktesting the backup generator. 10-2-2024 - Brian from Rettew replaced the PLC processor in the Biospark 10-4-2024- Brandon made us aware of a cartridge filter inside the baler 10-8-2024- Adam came in from Ben Kailer's Industrial Service to repair the baler, the tension springs on the perforator are broken and new parts are being 10-10-2024- Chris and Brandon replaced the lower left bearing on the turbo 10-16-2024- The tension springs were cut out and newinstalled oni the 10-15-2024-lorder a replacement Siemens actuator for the boiler in the bottom of the T&D building from Radwell, Part number - SQM45.295A9. 10-17-2024- Chris rebuilt' Vogelsang pump 504, we need more parts. 10-18-2024-Steve rebuilt Vogelsang pump 546 with the last of our stock 10-21-2024- DRV replaced the VFD's on pumps P521 and P531.  cabinet. Alliance is stack testing the CHP.  hydraulic oil box, IC ordered a replacement element.  overnighted. separator. perforator.  parts.  10-24-2024 - Chris started to cut out a section on Big Red to repair the hole In  the grate.  10-26-2024- New pump was installed on the Perforator.  10-30-2024- The Vogelsang pump on big red was rebuilt using used parts. 10-31-2024- Eschutor is up and running Chris is done with the repair.    Environmental Operations Report October 2024  1. Industrial  Alli industrial facilities complied with their permit parameters for the month of September 2024, except CCL Container. They exceeded the max monthly Phosphorous limit and Total Suspended Solids. They were: sent an NOVI for the phosphorous exceedance and a surcharge rate for the TSS exceedance. Looking into updating ordinances with permitting fees and maximum limit for conventional pollutants, as well as creating a Fats, Oil, & Grease Program.  2. SEO  4Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plants inspections were completed.. Alli in Soil testing was completed on Spencer Road (approximately 10 acres) for new construction. The site failed and did not pass for an on-lot system.  compliance with their agreements.  3. Sampling  Fourth quarter sampling was conducted on October 15t, 2024. All results for sludge and effluent were in compliance with NPDES permit. Due to lab error a resampling for the influent had to be done. Waiting for the results. Pesticide sampling was completed with a new laboratory to reach below the permit limits. Results received and it was non-detectable at 0.00198 ug/Lwhich  is below the permit limits.  4. Miscellaneous  Afirst draft of a Confined Space Program for areas around the plant and collection system was completed. Making changes to get final approval.  Environmental Operations Coordinator- Victoria Tomko    Food Waste to Energy and Biosolids Report October 2024  Weight  Total Pounds of Packaged Food Waste Hauled In = 956,230 pounds Total Gallons of Liquid Food Waste/Grease Hauled In = 3,060 gallons  Total Gallons of Joy Cone! Sugar and Cake Cone Tanker' Waste Hauled in = 140,000 gallons Total Gallons of. Joy Cone Cookie Tanker Waste Hauled in = 121,000 gallons Total Gallons of Deans Dairy Tanker Waste Hauled in = 90,000 gallons Total Gallons of Liquid Food' Waste & Tanker Waste Hauled in = 354,060 gallons Total Food Waste Hauled In (gallons and pounds): =3 3,909,090 pounds: =1 1,955t tons  Total Gallons of Septic Hauled In = 160,500 gallons Total Dry Tons of Biosolids Hauled Out =! 53.13 dry tons  Dollar Amount  Pounds of Packaged Food Waste Hauled In = $27,240 Gallons of Liquid Food' Waste/Grease Hauled In = $765 Joy Cone Sugar and Cake Cone Tanker Waste Hauled in = $9,800 Joy Cone Cookie Tanker Waste Hauled in = $8,470 Deans Dairy Tanker Waste Hauled in = $12,600 Gallons of Septic Hauled In = $11,235 Food' Waste Total w/o Septic = $58,875 Food Waste Total w/Septic-$ $70,110    Laboratory Operations Report October 2024  Submitted by Timothy Kizak  Additional Laboratory sampling sent for analysis and miscellaneous  1. Sent out monthly tests to Environmental Service Laboratories for Cadmium, Mercury, 4,4 DDD, 2. All sample matrix, method, analyte, standard methods year, and standard methods edition per 3. All procedures compliant with Standard Methods 23rd Edition as required by PADEP. Any 4. DEP has issued a new scope of accreditation for the laboratory for all procedures. The laboratory is compliant until the following years renewal period. The renewal process started for the. January 2024 compliance period. The laboratory isi in good standing. 5. Remaining proficiency testing to be performed by the end of 2024.  4,41 DDE and 4,4 DDT. Reference lab switched in. January of 2024. Pal DEPI request have been updated andi in use.  revisions are documented.  6. Sent out monthly samples.  7. The laboratory has switched reference laboratories for pesticides to Geochemical Testing in Somerset, Pa. The pesticides limits are below the permit limit. Big improvement!  Monthly Flows  1. Average Influent flow -2.69-MGD 2. Average Effluent flow- 2.72-MGD  3. Average Sludge Cake percentage -14.7 % equals 53.13 dry tons for land application  Total Septage hauled in -281,500 Gallons. Septage contributed 302 Ibs. of BOD to the plant. Noticeable uptick in Covid cases has seen a noticeable decrease in late September.  Submitted all monthly results to DEP.  The laboratory has been participating with the PAI Department of Health for testing Covid in wastewater samples. Four samples per week are submitted with the corresponding data being turned over to the CDC. Materials are provided at no cost. We also will be participating in Norovirus testing.    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE  HERMITAGE MUNICIPAL. AUTHORITY  October 2, 2024  MEETING Building. Moroco. MINUTES  The regular monthly meeting of the Hermitage Municipal Authority was called to order on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at the Hermitage Water Pollution Control Plant Administration Members of the Authority present were Fred Heiges, Tom Kuster, Andy Dorko and Greg Ceremuga. Also present were Wayne Covert, Attorney Brett Stedman, Jason Wert (RETTEW), Gary Hinkson and John  Minutes from the September 4, 2024, meeting were reviewed.  After discussion, upon motion made by Andy Dorko and seconded by Greg Ceremuga, these minutes  were unanimously approved as presented.  VISITORS  REQUISITIONS AND GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT INVOICES  No Requisitions this month.  Brouse McDowell: After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Greg Ceremuga, this invoice for general fees in the amount of $1,804.00 was unanimously approved for payment from the general RETTEW: After review, upon motion made by Tom Kuster and seconded by Greg Ceremuga, this invoice (#12229 & 12230) for services rendered through August 30, 2024, in the amount of$3,961.00 was unanimously  checking account as submitted.  approved for payment from the general checking account as submitted.  ENGINEER'S REPORT  No payment applications were submitted in August for Contract 2022-01 or 2022-02. RETTEW is waiting for South Neshannock: A total of5 bids were received and the bid tabulation was reviewed. Moritmer's Excavating came in at the lowest bid. Project cost and Grant money were discussed. A public meeting will be held on October 22nd. Residents will need to sign a grinder pump agreement to allow us to install the grinder pump on their property. Commissioners will need to approve a special purpose ordinance at the November regular Act537: RETTEW is finishing the Act 537 plan for Lynwood Drive and Rt.18, which should be released to  Hudson Construction to: respond to the final payment applications.  meeting.  Planning Commissions by October gth and Commissioners approval in December 2024.  1    Council. Ave Project: We have not received ai response from PA DEP regarding our corrective action plan. RETTEW is moving forward with the design and bidding documents for the improvements. RETTEW will file Digester Rehabilitation Project: Jason Wert spoke to Mark Hudson and proposed a counteroffer and include repairs. Line items that needed to be completed are repair installation, repair crack on tank and apply liquidated  for PENNDOT: HOP in October and be ready to bid on the project in November 2024.  damages. We received Hudson Construction's Surety paperwork for Contract 2022-01.  SOLICITOR'S REPORT  Farrell Agreement: A 6-month notice will need tol be sent to Farell before sending the Act 537 plan to DEP.  This will also require Commissioner action.  OTHER BUSINESS  SCADA: Wayne Covert mentioned SCADA requires a WIN-9113 3-year subscription fee in the amount of Wayne spoke about costs at the plant, such as, UV bulbs costing $41,000/year, Biospark $44,000/year to change  $7,500 which is due by October 20th. the media, Vogelsang parts and VFD's.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Authority, upon motion made and seconded, the  regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.  EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session.  2    3a  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA PROCLAMATION  Whereas, the City of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, celebrates our local small businesses and the Whereas, according to the United States Small Business Administration there are 34.7 million small businesses in the United States, small businesses represent 99.7% of firms with paid employees, small businesses are responsible for 61.1% of net new. jobs created since 1995 and employ 45.9% ofe employees in  contributions they make to our local economy and community; and  the private sector in the United States; and  Whereas, 68 cents ofe every dollar spent at a small business in the United States stays ini the local community and every dollar spent at small businesses creates an additional 48 cents in local business activity  as ar result of employees and local businesses purchasing local goods and services; and independently-owned retailer or restaurant on Small Business Saturday 2023; and  Whereas, 59% of consumers aware of Small Business Saturday shopped or ate at a small,  Whereas, the City of Hermitage, Pennsylvania supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost Whereas, advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations, across the country have NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND HERMITAGE HEREBY  our local economy and preserve our communities; and  endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.  PROCLAIMS BY' THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME. ASI FOLLOWS:  The Hermitage Board of Commissioners, on behalf of all Hermitage residents, proclaims November 30, 2024 as SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and urges the residents of our community and communities across the country, to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday celebrating its 15th year in 2024 and Shop Small throughout PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE,  the year.  MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA THIS 20th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.  ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE Duane Piccirilli, President  By:  Gary P. Hinkson, City Manager  William J. Moder, II, Vice-President  Louis E. Squatrito Cameron S. Linton John Moroco    5b-2  TAX WARRANTS  We hereby çertify the following to be the amounts of Additions and/or  Exonerations approved  NOVEMBER  by the Hermitage Commissioners to  BERNADETTE HARRY, Hermitage Treasurer, taxes for the year  2024  ADDITIONS  EXONERATIONS  REAL ESTATE PER CAPITA TOTAL  $0.00 0.00 0.00 9  $0.00 900.00 900.00  Secretary  Board of Commissioners  RECAPITULATION OF ADJUSTED TAXES DUE AT FACE VALUE  REAL ESTATE  PER CAPITA  TOTAL 1,628,852.16 0.00 1,628,852.16 900.00 1,627,952.16  Face Amount on Duplicate Additions to Duplicate Total Collectible (Lines 1 &2) Exonerations to Duplicate Total Adjusted Face Amount  1,401,212.16 $0.00 1,401,212.16 $0.00 1,401,212.16  227,640.00 0.00 227,640.00 900.00 226,740.00  Duplicate    5c  City of Hermitage  Memo  To: CC: Date: Re:  Hermitage Board of Commissioners Gary Hinkson, City Manager November 2, 2024 2024 Year End Budget Transfer  From: Gary Gulla, Assistant City Manageromas  We are requesting the Board of Commissioners authorization to make the following 2024  yearend budget transfer- =  From: General Fund' Winter Maintenance To: Capital Improvement Reserve Fund  $140,000 $140,000  The funds remain available duet tot the mild 2024 winter season. Thetransfer oft thet funds to the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund will be available for use for future street department capital needs, as approved by the Board of Commissioners.  Your approval is recommended.    5d  CITY OFI HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  Ordinancel No.  -2024  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFI HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FIXING THETAXI RATE FOR THE YEAR: 2025, APPROPRIATING: SPECIFIC SUMS ESTIMATED TOI BEI REQUIREDI FOR1 THE: SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THE CITY DURING THEI FISCAL YEAR: 2025, ADOPTING. A CAPITAL: PROGRAM. AND APPROPRIATING BE IT ORDAINED. AND. ENACTED BY THEI BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF1 THE CITY OFI HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ANDI HERMITAGE HEREBY ORDAINS. ANDI ENACTSI BY. AUTHORITY The Appendix, Part X, "Taxation and Budget", isl hereby amended by adding sub-part 10-58, as follows:  SPEÇIFIC SUMSI FOR THE CAPITAL: PROGRAM.  AS FOLLOWS:  SECTION 1:That atax and thes same isl hereby levied on allp property and occupations withint the said City  subject tot taxation: for City purposes for the fiscal year 2025 as follows: Taxi rate forg general City purposes thes sum off five (5) mills one each dollar ($1.00) of assessed valuation oft the sum of fifty cents ($.50) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of  assessed valuation.  SECTION: 2:7 That for the expenses oft the City for thei fiscaly year 2025, the following amounts arel hereby appropriated fort the revenues available for thei fiscaly year 2025 for the specific purposes set forth below, which amounts arei itemizedi int the: 2025 General Fund Budget Report, the 2025 Capital Budget Report and 2025 Sewer Fund Budget Report. These amounts are alsoi itemizedi in Schedule Coft the Annual Budget Report prepared by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development, which Budget Report  ish hereby ratified and affirmed by thel Board of Commissioners.  GENERAL: FUND: Revenues:  Beginning Balance Reall Estate Taxes Other Act5 511Taxes Grants License and Permits Misc. Revenue Transfers Total Revenues and Beginning Balances  $ 2,452,549 $ 1,375,000 $ 10,494,500 $ 880,000 $ 354,000 $ 550,546 $ 608,000  $ 16,714,595    Expenditures:  Building Facilities Building Grounds Municipal Parks Finance Fire General Government Inspection & Code Enforcement Insurances Legal Planning & Development Police Public' Works Recreation Streets Traffic Signal Maintenance Treasurer Wheatland Transfer to Capital Improvement Reserve Transfer to Construction. Fund Transfer to Capital Equip & Facilities Total Expenditures and" Transfers CAPITAL EQUIP/FACILITIESI FUND: Revenues:  $ 799,097 $ 53,100 $ 119,300 $ 260,838 $ 871,357 $ 500,072 $ 436,531 $ 3,503,218 $ 145,000 $ 664,318 $ 4,221,387 $ 155,015 $ 439,203 $ 2,193,094 $ 85,060 $ 171,942 $ 54,700 $ $ 1,493,038 $ 548,325  16,714,595  Beginning Balance Transfer From Wheatland Interest Earnings Transfer from General Fund Transfer from Capital) Improvement Transfer from Construction Total Revenues: andl Beginning Balance Computer Equipment Municipal Building Facility Improvement Policel Equipment Fire! Equipment Inspection. Equipment Street Dept. Equipment Parks &1 Rec Equipment Wheatland Facility Improvement Planning Department Equipment  $ 149,033 $ $ $ 548,325 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  697,358  Expenditures:  38,600 160,000 192,000 150,000 76,258 75,500 5,000  Totall Expenditures CONSTRUCTIONE FUND: Revenues:  697,358  Beginning Balance (LST)Local Service Tax Interest Earnings Sale of Property Transfer from General Fund Transfer from Capital Improvement Transfer from BondE Proceeds Total Revenue and Beginning Balance  $ 559,466 $ 555,000 $ $ $ 1,493,038 $  $ 2,607,504    Expenditures:  Storm Sewer Construction Special Projects Street Construction Public Improvements Economic Development LindenPointe Project Neighborhood Investment. Program Debt Service Transfer to Capital Reserve Totall Expenditures SANITARY: SEWER UTILITY! FUND: Revenues:  $ 50,000 $ 220,000 $ 496,073 $ 90,000 $ $ 85,000 $ 555,000 $ 1,111,431 $  2,607,504  Beginning Balance Interest Earings Connection: Fees Non-Rental Receipts Sewer Rental Totall Revenues and Beginning Balance Expenditures: General Government Inspection Administration Treatment Collection Lateral-Reimbursement-Infiltration &I Inflow Sludgel Disposal Capital Construction/Fquipment Insurances/Benefits  $ 842,844 $ 8,000 $ 500 $ 801,975 $ 6,417,000 $ 64,105 $ 63,341 $ 4,735,203 $ 1,630,042 $ 361,884 $ 85,000 $ 220,000 $ $ 810,735  $ 8,070,319  Total Expenditures HIGHWAY, AIDFUND: Revenues:  7,970,310  Beginning Balance Interest Earnings Liquid Fuels Grant Total Revenues and] Beginning Balance Expenditures: Transfer To General Fund Totall Expenditures WHEATLAND, HIGHWAY. AIDI FUND: Revenues:  $ $ $ $  236 11,000 597,000 608,000  608,236 608,000  Beginning Balance Interest Earnings Liquid) Fuels Grant Totall Revenues and Beginning Balance Expenditures: Street Construction Totall Expenditures  183,468 $ 2,000 $ $  185,468 185,468  185,468    LINDEN. POINTEL FACILITIESI FUND: Revenues:  Beginning Balance Interest Earnings Transfer from General Fund Undesignated Fund' Transfer Total Revenues andl Beginning Balance Expenditures Contributions Facilities Maintenance Total Expenditures VESTEDS SICKI LEAVE: Revenues:  S $ $ $ $ $  118,849 2,500  121,349  10,000  10,000  Beginning Cash Balance Interest Undesignated: Fund Transfer Total Revenues and Beginning Balance Expenditures: Non-Uniform Sickl Leave Used Police Sick Leavel Used Total Expenditures CAPITAL: IMPROVEMENTS) FUND: Revenues:  $ $ $ $ $  152,623 2,500  $ 155,123.  7,500 36,000  43,500  Beginning Fund Balance Interest Earings Undesignated Fund" Transfer Bondl Fund Transfer Transferred: from General Fund Total Revenues and Beginning Balance Expenditures: Transfer to Construction: Fund Transfer to Capital Equip & Facilities Street Department Equipment Total Expenditures OIL& GASE RESERVEFUND: Revenues:  $ 1,219,665 $ 25,000 $ $  1,244,665  $ $ $  325,000  $ 325,000  Beginning Fund Balance Interest Eamings Designated Reserve Transfer Oila and Gas Revenues Total Revenues and Beginning Balance Expenditures: Storm Sewers Recreation/Parki Maintenance. Equipment Park Facility & Grounds Maintenance Detention) Basin! Maintenance  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  10,690 1,000 20,000 $  31,690  10,000 15,000  Total Expenditures  25,000    TIF PUBLIC SAFETY FUND: Revenues:  Beginning Fund Balance Interest Earnings Designated Reserve" Transfer Totall Revenues and] Beginning Balance Expenditures: Public Safety Contribution Totall Expenditures SOLID WASTE & RECYCLINGI FUND: Revenues:  $ $ $ $  24,177 700  24,877 2,500  2,500  Beginning Fund Balance DEP Total Revenues and Beginning Balance Expenditures:  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  60,316 38,000 5,000 11,000 3,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 45,000 $  98,316  Recyclingl Program Education Solid Waste/Recycling. Admin, Pop-up Recycling) Events Community Publications Community Branding Initiatives Community Earth Day] Event Stulll Farm Arboretum/Plantings Parks/Rec/Envir. Capital  Total Expenditures  94,000  SECTION3: That for the expenses oft the City for thei fiscaly year 20251 through 20291 thei following arel hereby appropriated from the various revenue: sources available for thes specific purposes set forthi int the attached five year Capital Program schedule, whichi isl hereby ratified and affirmed' byt the Board of Commissioners. SECTION4 4: An estimate oft thes specific linei items making upt the amounts appropriated tot the respective departments is on file int the Office oft the City Secretary, 8001 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148 SECTION5: Any ordinance orp part of any ordinance conflicting witht this ordinance: is hereby repealed insofar SECTION 6: This ordinance shall become effective. att the expiration ofs seven (7) days after formal enactment HERMITAGE ORDAINS. AND. ENACTS. ANDI ITI ISE HEREBY ORDAINED. ANDI ENACTED: FINALLYI INTOLAWI BYTHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE THIS I8THDAY OF DECEMBER, 2024.  ast the same affects this ordinance.  ATTEST:  CITY OFI HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duanel Piccirilli, President  Gary P. Hinkson, City Secretary    5e  To: From: Subject: Date:  Hermitage Board of Commissioners Gary Hinkson, City New Bargaining November 15, 2024  - Local 2778    Itis recommended that the Board approve a new bargaining agreement between the City and AFSCME Local 2778. The agreement would become effective on December 1, 2024,  and expire on April 30, 2028. Changes to the current agreement are:  Arevised pay structure with adjustments to pay. ranges and steps, a reduced number of pay ranges and steps within the pay ranges, and some job positions A$200.00 annual tool allowance for the positions of Mechanic and Assistant Atwo-year extension oft the current agreement, from May 1,2 2026 through April An increase in employee contribution cap to the healthcare premium cost to $350 peri month on January 1,2 2027, and to $450 per month on January 1,2 2028. Areduction in the time period for a new employee to begin to receive healthcare benefits from 90 days to the first day oft the month following the date ofhire. Ihave been informed that the membership of AFSCME. Local 2778 has voted to approve  moved to other pay ranges. Mechanic.  30, 2028 with 3% pay increases on May 1 of2026 and 2027.  the new agreement.    5f  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COINTV,PENNSVIVANA RESOLUTION NO.22-2024  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ("CITY"), ADOPTING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MERCER ("*COUNTY"), HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT ("HSD"), AND FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ("FASD") FOR THE COLLECTION OF REAL ESTATE AND PER CAPITA TAXES ON BEHALF OF HERMITAGE RESIDENTS LOCATED IN FASD BY THE HERMITAGE TREASURER; PROVIDING FORPAYMENTS BYFASDI FORSUCHTAXCOLLECTION SERVICES; AND ALLOCATING THE COSTS PAID BY FASD TO A REDUCTION IN THE COSTS OF THE OFFICE PAID BY THE OTHER  PARTIES.  WHEREAS, the electors of the Borough of Wheatland and City of Hermitage voted to approve aj joint agreement plan of merger adopted by both municipal governing bodies, by which  Wheatland became part ofHermitage on January 1, 2024; and  WHEREAS, the Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. $ 5511.33 provides that the city treasurer in all third class cities (or their home rule equivalent) shall collect the real estate and property taxes for all parcels and residents in the city, with the costs of administering the office  divided in equal shares; and  WHEREAS, the merger of Wheatland into the City has created the unique scenario by WHEREAS, the parties have endeavored to create a system by which FASD will be fairly charged its] pro rata portion ofthe costs ofthe operation ofthe City Treasurer'soffice: andi tot thereby reduce the contributions of the City, HSD, and County for their share of the costs; and  which two (2) school districts are now located within the City limits; and  WHEREAS, the parties hereto now desire to enter into an Agreement by which it is confirmed that the Hermitage Treasurer will collect such taxes for FASD; that FASD will pay its share of the costs of the Hermitage Treasurer's office; and that FASD's payment will be equally  divided to reduce the costs to the City, County, and HSD; and Cooperation Law, 53 Pa.C.S. $2 2301, et seq., as amended; and,  WHEREAS, the agreement is pursuant to the provisions of the ntergovernmental WHEREAS, this agreement will benefit, and is in the best interests of the City, County, SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF AGREEMENT. An intermunicipal agreement for cooperation with the County of Mercer, Hermitage School District, and Farrell Area School  HSD, and FASD.    District fort the collection ofr real estate and per capita taxesi isl hereby authorized and said agreement shall bei made in accordance with Pennsylvania law governing such agreements, 53 Pa.C.S. $2301,  etseq.  SECTION2. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT. The agreement shall provide for the  following, inter alia:  (A) That the Hermitage Treasurer shall collect the real estate and per capita taxes of all City residents located in FASD (the former Borough of Wheatland), with the conditions for the allocation of costs for the operation of the office (B) That the duration of the agreement shall be indefinite, although it must (C) That the purpose of the agreement is to provide for the collection of real estate and per capita taxes for City property owners and residents located within FASD and to provide for the appropriate payment by FASD of the office's (D) FASD will pay to the City the pro rata costs of the Hermitage Treasurer's office based on the proi rata portion oftaxable real estate parcels ini the City that are located in FASD proportionate to the total number oft taxable real estate parcels in the entire City, which is estimated at this time to be six percent (6%). FASD will therefore pay six percent (6%) of the costs of the office until such time said proportion would change. The City, County, and HSD'sp proportionate costs for the operational costs oft the office would be reduced in equal amounts ofFASD'ss share. (E) There is no additional organizational structure necessary to implement the (F) Any real or personal property remains that of the City, as provided for by (G) In accordance with applicable law, benefits of all affected employees are  contained therein.  comply with the provisions of72P.S. $ 5511.33.  expenses, as provided by law.  agreement. law.  provided through the City.  SECTION3. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Resolution shall be severable and, ifany ofthe provisions hereof shall bel held unconstitutional, void or otherwise unenforceable, such shall not affect the validity ofany oft the remaining provisions of said Resolution.  SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinances, resolutions, or parts of ordinances or resolutions conflicting with any of the provisions oft this Resolution are. hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Resolution, as permitted by law. Specifically, Resolution 14-2024 is hereby  repealed, along with authority to enter into the. Agreement authorized therein.    SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon execution of the agreement and enactment of resolutions by the parties to this Agreement. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 20TH DAY OF  NOVEMBER, 2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  By:  Gary Hinkson, Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    TAXCOLLECTION. AGREEMENT  THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this  day of  2024, by and among:  CITY OF HERMITAGE, a Pennsylvania Home Rule City, with offices at 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "City" or  Hermitage";  AND  COUNTY OF MERCER, a Pennsylvania County of the Fifth Class, with offices at 125 South Diamond Street, Mercer, Mercer County, hereinafter: referred to as "County";  AND  HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, a Pennsylvania School District, with offices at 411 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "HSD";  AND  FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, a Pennsylvania School District, with offices at 1600 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, Mercer County, hereinafter referred to as "FASD"; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. S 5511.33, the Hermitage Treasurer is responsible for the collection ofall real estate and per capita taxes for  all properties and residents oft the City of Hermitage; and  WHEREAS, pursuant to the statute, the county, municipality, and school district located within all third class cities are required toj pay an equal share ofthe salaries and benefits oft the City Treasurer and her staff, along with the expenses necessarily incurred in the operation of the City  Treasurer'soffice; and  WHEREAS, the electors of the Borough of Wheatland and City of Hermitage voted to approve aj joint agreement plan of merger adopted by both municipal governing bodies, by which  Wheatland became part ofHermitage on January 1,2024; and as municipal mergers do not impact school district boundaries; and estate and per capita taxes that would be apportioned to FASD; and  WHEREAS, the former Borough of Wheatland portion of Hermitage remains in FASD, WHEREAS, the Hermitage Treasurer is accordingly responsible for the collection ofr real WHEREAS, thel Local Tax Collection Law didi not contemplate ai merger ofn municipalities that would result in the unique scenario of one municipality being located within two (2) different  school districts; and    WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that the most equitable manner by which Farrell should contribute to the salaries and expenses of the Hermitage Treasurer would be through a  calculation ofthe portion of tax bills in the City that that are in FASD; and  WHEREAS, the Mercer County Chief. Assessor has informed the City that approximately six percent (6%) of all taxable properties in the City are located in FASD, which would make FASD: responsible forj payment ofsix percent (6%)ofthe divided costs ofthel Hermitage Treasurer;  and  WHEREAS, the City, County, and HSD have agreed that Farrell's share oft the expenses WHEREAS, the parties hereto now desire to enter into an Agreement providing for the collection of real estate and per capita taxes for that portion of the City located in FASD; the payment by FASD for its share of the costs of the Hermitage Treasurer's office; and the equal reduction in costs to the other taxing. jurisdictions based on FASD's contribution. herein, and with the intent to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:  should result in an equal reduction ini their share of the expenses oft the office; and  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained  1. 2.  RECITALS. The recitals contained herein are fully incorporated into this COLLECTION OF FASD REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY TAXES. The parties agree that the Hermitage Treasurer shall collect real estate taxes for all tax parcels located in the City that arel located in FASD. Thel Hermitage Treasurer shall also collect all per capita taxes for City residents who reside in FASD. PAYMENT: BYI FASD. FASD shall pay to. Hermitage six percent (6%) oft the costs oft the Hermitage Treasurer, as provided for by 72P.S. $5 5511.33, for so long as the number oftaxable parcels int the City that are also located in FASD: is between 5.5% and 6.5% of the total number of taxable parcels located in the City. In the event that the proportional number ofHermitage tax parcels ever falls outside that range, the number shall be recalculated and rounded to the nearest percent oft the whole. INVOICE BY HERMITAGE. Hermitage shall invoice FASD for its six percent (6%) pro rata share of the costs of operating the Hermitage Treasurer's office quarterly and in the same manner that it invoices the County and HSD. REDUCTION TO CITY, COUNTY, AND HSD. The share of payments for operation ofthel Hermitage Treasurer'soffice shall be reduced in equal shares as an offset to the revenues received by FASD in administering the office. The initial  Agreement.  3.  4.  5.  calculation will reduce the share of each entity to 31 1/3%.    6.  EXCLUSIONS FROM COSTS. The costs of operation of the Hermitage Treasurer's Office shall not include the cost of! printing ofreal estate tax statements, nor postage cost for mailing the statements. Each of the four parties to this Agreement, City, County, HSD and FASD, will beari its own costs ofp printing and EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date ofthis Agreement is July 1, 2024. RELIANCE BY ASSESSOR. The County may rely on this Agreement as providing the basis for FASD tax cards for properties located within the City to be SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or portion of this agreement is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holdings shall not affect the validity of the  postage for its tax statements.  7. 8.  sent to the Hermitage Treasurer for collection.  9.  remaining portions hereof.  10. INTEGRATED WRITING. This agreement and any incorporation herein, ift there  be any, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the date first  set forth above. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  By:  Duane Piccirilli, President  ATTEST:  COUNTY OF MERCER  By:  ATTEST:  HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT  By:  ATTEST:  FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT  By:    7a  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTIONI NO. 19-2024  Be it RESOLVED, that the CityofHermitage of Mercer County hereby requests a Statewide Local Share Assessment grant of $750.285.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to  be used for the City Center Pedestrian & Stream Crossing Connector Project.  Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Duane Piccirilli, President and Gary Hinkson. Secretary as the official(s) to execute all documents and agreements between the City ofHermitage and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and  assist in obtaining the requested grant.  I, Gary Hinkson, duly qualified Secretary oft the CityofHermitage. Mercer. PA, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofal Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote of the Hermitage Board of Commissioners at ai regular meeting held November 20. 2024 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes oft the City ofHermitage and remains in effect as of  this date.  IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iattix my hand and attach the seal ofthe City ofHermitage this 20th  day ofNovember. 2024. Cityo of] Hermitage Applicant Mercer County ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Duane Piccirilli, President  Gary Hinkson, Secretary    7b  Memo: To: From: RE: Date:  Hermitage Board ofCommissioners  Jeremy Coxe  NE Keel Ridge Road (TIIF) Improvement Project  November 13, 2024  The city received a $1.73M Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (TIIF) grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development to assist with roadway improvements to Lamor Road and N. Keel Ridge Rd. This grant will improve N. Keel Ridge Road in coordination with  PennDOT and the Joy Cone facility expansion.  This resolution gives signature authority for the city ofHermitage to sign agreements RESOLUTIONaulorEing the proper City Officials to sign the N. Keel Ridge Road  and related documents for the improvement project.  (TIF) Improvement Project agreement and related documents.    RESOLUTION NO. 20-2024  BEI IT RESOLVED, by authority of the CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the CITY OFHERMITAGE, MERCER County, and iti is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT and CITY MANAGER of said Municipality be authorized and directed to sign the N Keel  Ridge Road (TIIF) Improvement Project Agreement on its behalf.  ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE  City Manager  By: (Signature)  PRESIDENT  (Signature)  IDUANE PICCIRILLI, PRESIDENT of the CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF  COMMISSIONERS, held the 20th day ofNovember, 2024.  Date: 11/20/24  PRESIDENT  (Signature)  NOTE: Signature on the Agreement must conform with the signature on this Resolution.    10a  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. 21-2024  AR RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ("CITY"), ADOPTING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP "TOWNSHIP") AND HERMITAGE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY "AUTHORITYPROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION AND TREATMENT OF SEWAGE FROM THOSE RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND NON- RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE HERMITAGE SYSTEM AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SAID SERVICE AND RELATED MATTERS; SETTING FORTH A MECHANISM FOR THE BILLING OF RATEPAYERS IN THE TOWNSHIP INTO THE HERMITAGE SYSTEM; AND TO PROMOTE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY, CITY OF HERMITAGE, AND JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP FOR THE  PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES.  WHEREAS, the City ofHermitage ("City") and the. Jefferson Township ("Township")are WHEREAS, the Hermitage Municipal Authority ("Authority") owns and the City operates as sanitary sewage transportation and treatment system, including a wastewater treatment facility,  geographically located in Mercer County and are adjacent to each other; and,  hereinafter referred to as "Hermitage system", in the City of Hermitage; and system for transportation and treatment of sanitary sewage; and  WHEREAS, there is an area located in Jefferson Township that utilizes the Hermitage WHEREAS, dating back to June 15, 2005, there has been an agreement in place between the parties providing for the existing and future connections for Township customers to the Hermitage system and establishing a schedule ofr rates and charges and related matters; and WHEREAS, a number of properties located in the Township utilize the transportation system in the City of Hermitage, to transport sewage to the Hermitage treatment plant; and WHEREAS, the parties agree that the City and. Authority shall continue serving Jefferson WHEREAS, the parties hereto now desire to enter into a new Intermunicipal Transportation and Treatment Agreement providing for the continued transportation and treatment of sewage from those residential homes and non-residential establishments located in the Township that are connected to thel Hermitage system and providing for the collection and payment  customers subject to the terms of a new updated Agreement; and  ofrates and charges for said service and related matters; and    WHEREAS, the agreement is pursuant to the provisions of the Intergovermmental WHEREAS, this agreement will benefit, and isi in the best interests oft the City, Authority, SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF AGREEMENT. An intermunicipal agreement for cooperation with the Authority and Township shall be entered into for the continued provision of transportation and treatment of sanitary sewage through its treatment plant for certain residents of Jefferson Township, and said agreement shall be made in accordance with Pennsylvania law  Cooperation Law, 53 Pa.C.S. $2301, et. seq., as amended; and,  and Township.  governing such agreements, 53 Pa.C.S. S 2301, ets seq.  SECTION2. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT. The agreement shall provide for the  following, inter alia:  (A) That the City and Authority will continue to treat and transport sanitary sewage from those customers in. Jefferson Township who are currently serviced by the Hermitage System, along with a mechanism for ratepayer billing by the City of Hermitage; the fees to be charged by the respective municipalities; and all other (B) That the duration of the agreement shall be from January 1,2025 and shall renew automatically each year, until the Township chooses to no longer utilize the (C) That the purpose of the agreement is to provide continued sanitary sewer service for the residents oft the Township in an equitable and efficient manner; (D) The manner and extent of financing the agreement shall be by payment as  issues related to this arrangement.  services ofthe Hermitage system.  follows:  1. The City shall bill the Township, and the Township shall pay, the charges for all Township customers who utilize the Hermitage system for transportation and treatment, and the Township shall bill its  customers accordingly.  (E) There is no additional organizational structure necessary to implement the (F) Itis is not anticipated that any other property, real or personal, shall be acquired managed or disposed of because of the existence oft this Agreement. SECTION3. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Resolution shall be severable and, ifany ofthej provisions hereof shall bel held unconstitutional, void or otherwise unenforceable, such shall not affect the validity of any oft the remaining provisions of said Resolution.  agreement between the parties.    SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinances, resolutions, or parts of ordinances or resolutions conflicting with any of the provisions ofthis Resolution are. hereby repealed insofar as  the same affects this Resolution, as permitted by law.  SECTION5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective on January  1,2025.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 20th DAY OF  NOVEMBER, 2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  By:  Gary Hinkson, Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    10b  CITY OF HERMITAGE MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. 22-2024  AF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ("CITY"), ADOPTING AN INTERMUNICIPAL TOWNSHIP), BOROUGH OF CLARK "BOROUGH"), SOUTH PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY ("SPTMA") AND HERMITAGE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY ("HMA") PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION AND TREATMENT OF SEWAGE FROM THOSE RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND NON- RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP AND BOROUGH THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE HERMITAGE SYSTEM AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SAID SERVICE AND RELATED MATTERS; SETTING FORTH A MECHANISM FOR THE BILLING OF RATEPAYERS IN THE TOWNSHIP INTO THE HERMITAGE SYSTEM; AND TO PROMOTE COOPERATION BETWEENTHE PARTIES FOR THE. PROVISION OF THESESERVICES. WHEREAS, the City of Hermitage (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), Borough of Clark ("Borough") and South Pymatuning Township (hereinafter referred to as Township") are  AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH PYMATUNING  TOWNSHIP  geographically located in Mercer County and are adjacent to each other; and,  WHEREAS, HMA owns and the City operates a sanitary sewage transportation and treatment system, including a wastewater treatment facility, hereinafter referred to as Hermitage  system", in the City of Hermitage; and  WHEREAS, there is an area located in the Township and Borough that utilizes the WHEREAS, dating back to. January 8, 1985, there has been an agreement inj place between the parties providing for the existing and future connections for Borough and' Township customers tot the Hermitage system and establishing a schedule of rates and charges and related matters; and WHEREAS, a number of properties located in the Borough and Township utilize the transportation system in the City of Hermitage, to transport sewage to the Hermitage treatment  Hermitage system for transportation and treatment of sanitary sewage; and  plant; and  WHEREAS, the parties agree that the City and HMA shall continue serving Borough and WHEREAS, the parties hereto now desire to enter into a new Intermunicipal Transportation and Treatment Agreement providing for the continued transportation and treatment  Township customers subject to the terms of a new updated Agreement; and    ofs sewage from those residential homes and non-residential establishments located in the Borough and Township that are connected to the Hermitage system and providing for the collection and  payment of rates and charges for said service and related matters; and Cooperation Law, 53 Pa.C.S. $2301, et seq., as amended; and,  WHEREAS, the agreement is pursuant to the provisions of the Intergovernmental WHEREAS, this agreement will benefit, and is in the best interests of the parties. SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF AGREEMENT. An intermunicipal agreement for cooperation with. HMA, Borough, SPTMA, and Township shall be entered into for the continued provision oftransportation and treatment of sanitary sewage through its treatment plant for certain residents of the Borough and Township, and said agreement shall be made in accordance with  Pennsylvania law governing such agreements, 53 Pa.C.S. $ 2301, et seg.  SECTION2. CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT. The agreement shall provide for the  following, inter alia:  (A) That the City and HMA will continue to treat and transport sanitary sewage from those customers in the Borough and Township who are currently serviced by the Hermitage System, along with ai mechanism for ratepayer billing by the City of Hermitage; the fees to be charged by the respective municipalities; and all other (B) That the duration of the agreement shall be from January 1, 2025 and shall renew automatically each year, until the Borough and/or Township chooses to no (C) That the purpose of the agreement is to provide continued sanitary sewer service for the residents oft the Borough and Township in an equitable and efficient (D) The manner and extent of financing the agreement shall be by payment as  issues related to this arrangement.  longer utilize the services of the Hermitage system.  manner; follows:  1. The City shall bill the Borough and Township, and the Borough and Township shall pay, the charges for all Borough and Township customers who utilize the Hermitage system for transportation and treatment, and the Borough and Township shall bill their customers  accordingly.  (E) There is no additional organizational structure necessary to implement the (F) Iti is not anticipated that any other property, real or personal, shall be acquired managed or disposed of because of the existence ofthis Agreement.  agreement between the parties.    SECTION3. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Resolution shall be severable and, ifany ofthe provisions hereof shall bel held unconstitutional, void or otherwise unenforceable, such shall not affect the validity ofa any oft the remaining provisions of said Resolution.  SECTION 4. REPEALER. All ordinances, resolutions, or parts of ordinances or resolutions conflicting with any of the provisions ofthis Resolution are hereby repealed insofar as  the same affects this Resolution, as permitted by law.  SECTION5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective on January  1,2025.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HERMITAGE, MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THIS 20th DAY OF  NOVEMBER, 2024. ATTEST:  CITY OF HERMITAGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  By:  Gary Hinkson, Secretary  Duane Piccirilli, President    ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION  11-1  Minutes  10/17/2024  Work Session  11-2  Minutes  10/17/2024  Executive Session  11-3  Minutes  10/23/2024  Work Session  11-4  Minutes  10/23/2024  Executive Session    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WORK SESSION MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ini the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane J. Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Cameron S. Linton, Member Louis E. Squatrito, Jr., Member John Moroco, Member Bernie Harry, City Treasurer Brett Stedman, City Solicitor  Staffmembers in attendance were: Gary Hinkson  Adam Piccirillo Joel Ristvey Jeremy Coxe  Don Cannon Wayne Covert Jessica Gotch Neil Hosick  Gary Gulla Mark Longietti Amy Gargiulo  Rachael Manuel Kristina Thomas  There were two (2) members of the public in attendance.  PUBLIC COMMENTS public comments. DEPARTMENT REPORTS  Mr. Piccirilli opened the public comments. There being no comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the  Mr. Hinkson reviewed the department reports.  Lou Squatrito asked about five sprinkler systems that were: shut off and where they were. located. John Moroco commented that he received positive feedback regarding the Night Markets.  Mr. Hinkson replied that they were probably in rental properties.  AGENDA REVIEW  Gary Hinkson commented that the staff would like to add an agenda item for a resolution authorizing the submission of an application tol PennDOT for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant in the amount of $2,046,800. Funds would be applied to road improvements in the industrial area of the Wheatland neighborhood. The City would be required to match that grant.    Also under Special Recognition, the police chief would like to recognize three police officers.  The October Board Meeting agenda included the following items:  Planning and Zoning Department has a lot consolidation plan and two land development The introduction of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance and changing the classification of two parcels on S. Buhl Farm Drive from SR-2 to City Center. Adoption of a resolution authorizing the submission of the 2024 CDBG application. Adoption ofa a resolution authorizing a Main Street Matters Grant Application to install landscaping as part oft the median project near the mall. The City has already received a $20,000 grant from Visit Mercer County and this grant to be used for this project. Public hearing and final vote on an ordinance regarding the former Wheatland Borough Amotion to appoint ai member to the Hermitage Municipal Authority. Itv was noted that the meeting originally scheduled for residents affected by the South Neshannock Sewer Extension Project on October 22nd has been rescheduled for November 12, 2024 and will be held at Hermitage Fire Station No. 3. This will be a joint meeting of the Hermitage Municipal Authority and Hermitage Board of Commissioners with the main presentation being done by Jason Wert. Letters will be mailed to all property owners by the end The sewer extension project will pick up 92 connections. Bids have been opened, but the project has not yet been awarded. Construction is expected tol begin later this year/early next year with completion in 2025.. A funding formula determined that the property owners would be paying a cost similar to what property owners paid for the previous project. To assist with the cost ofthe project eligible property owners may be able to utilize the CDBG housing rehab program and the PennVEST PHFA low interest loan program, which offers loans up to $20,000 at 1.75% interest The meeting recessed at 6:13 p.m. to go into executive session to discuss potential litigation, labor  plans for approval.  non-uniform pension fund.  ofthe month.  for 20 years. Information will be distributed at the meeting. negotiations and ai real estate item and adjourned from there.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson November 5, 2024    MINUTES  CITY OF HERMITAGE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WORK SESSION MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2024  President Duane J. Piccirilli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Hermitage Municipal Building located at 800 North Hermitage Road,  Hermitage, PA.  Members in attendance were:  Duane J. Piccirilli, President William J. Moder, III, Vice-President Cameron S. Linton, Member Louis E. Squatrito, Jr., Member John Moroco, Member Brett Stedman, Solicitor Gary Gulla Don Cannon Jeremy Coxe  Staff members in attendance were: Gary Hinkson  Adam Piccirilli Wayne Covert  Joel Ristvey Chad Nych Jeremy Davis  John Flynn Neil Hosick Amy Gargiulo  Kristina Thomas Ron Dague  There were five (5) members of the public in attendance.  PUBLIC COMMENTS public comments. AGENDA REVIEW  Mr. Piccirilli opened the public comments. There being no comments, Mr. Piccirilli closed the  There were. no changes to the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Gary P. Hinkson November 7,2024