MINUTES  BLAWNOX BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 13th, 2024  Call to Order  Vice President Stoddard called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in Council Chambers. A Zoom was set up for anyone that was not feeling well or not comfortable attending in person.  Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  The roll was called to establish a quorum. Stoddard, and Matthew Stanczak  Council Members Present: Katie Coban, Christine Carnevali, Vice President Randali Council Members Not Present: President Deborah Laskey, Elaine Palmer, Mark Lombardi Also Present: Solicitor Sam Dalfonso, Junior Council Member Simon Passerrelo-Cameval, Mayor Anthony Gross, Engineer Gordon Taylor, and Borough Manager Kathy Ulanowicz.  Assistant Borough Manager Mallori McDowell via Zoom. Comments from the Public - No Comments  Agenda Items  Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes of the October gth, 2024 meeting  Moved: Mr. Stoddard Moved: Mr. Stanczak  Second: Ms. Coban Second: Ms. Carnevali  Motion Carried: 4-0 Motion Carried: 4-0  Motion to approve bills from the General Fund for September ini the amount $184,264.29  Public Safety = Nothing at this time Property and Planning  1) Community Park Plan 1 In your pile there is a form that is a list of wishes for the park.  Councilman Stanczak likes the way it was laid out and shows the budget. He had a question about the Tot Lot. Manager Ulanowicz shared that it was equipment fori the younger children and we had a bid from the same company that did the  rest of the playground equipment.  Strategic Planning - Nothing at this time  Finance Committee  1) Motion to Advertise the 2025 Budget.  Moved: Mr. Stanczak  Second: Ms. Carnevali  Motion Carried: 4-0    2) Motion to approve tax appeal settlement pertaining to parcels 292-N-85 & 292-N-90  setting the total assessed value at $200,000.00  Moved: Mr. Stanczak  Second: Mr. Stoddard Second: Ms. Coban  Motion Carried: 4-0  3) Motion to advertise Ordinance #636 setting the pension percentage for the non-uniform  pension plan  Moved: Mr. Stanczak  Motion Carried: 4-0  Public Works  1) Motion to approve Resolution 2024-13LSA Grant Caterpillar Backhoe for $145,030.00. 2) Residents will receive a letter concerning their curb box - In your packet there is a copy of a letter we will be sending to the residents who do not have accessible curb boxes. This needs to be done to complete the survey required by the DEP and EPA. Ift the curb box is not accessible we cannot complete the survey. We will be sending a letter  Moved: Mr. Stoddard  Second: Ms. Coban Motion Carried: 4-0  because the curb boxi is the responsibility of the owner.  Community Events  1) Night of the Lights - Night of the Lights will be held on December 7h from 4 until 6:30ish. There will be hotdogs and songs at the Monument. There is a craft planned for the kids. The Cookie Tour is also happening earlier in the day on December 7h. 2) Mural Project for the Community Park - Best of Blawnox would like permission to have a mural painted on the bathroom building at the park. Best of Blawnox would pay for the mural. They would like to have a contest for people to submit designs and the winner will be given the opportunity to paint the mural. The artist will not be required to live in  Blawnox. They are hoping to put out an RFP in January.  Reports (Available Upon Request)  A. Manager's Report - No Questions B. Engineer's Report- - Gordon Taylor-  1) Motion to approve Resolution 2024-11 CDBG 51 Valve Replacement  $98,670.00.  Moved: Mr. Stoddard Second: Ms. Coban Street Storm Sewer Improvements $422,323.20. Moved: Mr. Stoddard Second: Ms. Carnevali  Motion Carried: 4-0  2) Motion to approve Resolution 2024-12 Local Share Grant [LSA] Walnut  Motion Carried: 4-0  Old Business presell the book.  Centennial Book - The Centennial Book is about 99% complete. The committee will begin to    Library pickup lockers 171 Freeport - The Library has applied for a grant for pickup lockers to be located within the Borough. This is theirs second attempt at a grant and it was successful. 38 Riverside Court - The Sheriff's Office has attempted to serve notice for the Sherrif's Sale Carr 209 Summit - Mr. Carr has filed for bankruptcy again. We were forced tot turn the water 310-312 4th Street - Solicitor Dalfonso has spoken with their attorney and is waiting for them to  They will be installing lockers at 171 Freeport Road. unsuccessfully sO now they will have toi try alternative routes. back on. Noone is certain what this means fori the ownership case.  decide what they want to do. New Business Board for a 3-year term.  Motion to Approve Resolution 2024-14 Appointing Amy Lee Eisengart to the Zoning Hearing  Moved: Mr. Stoddard  Second: Ms. Coban  Motion Carried: 4-0  Comments from the Public - Non-Agenda Items 1) Terri Klingenberg - 1013 Cable. Avenue  Excited about the basketball court = she didn't know about it and wondered if we should advertise it better. Manager Ulanowicz shared that we got it done through two separate grants. Ms. Kingenberg wondered ifi it was for teams or leagues like the Baseball Association but Manager Ulanowicz shared It was Would also like to speak about water leaking from Cable Ave in front of her house. She is seeking a reimbursement for a leak detector bill she has. On November 29th of 2023 the Borough Manager contacted her and suggested that the leak may bei from her property. She said that no one clarified the situation or told her cancel the leak detection. That PW eventually fixed something int the street and the leak stopped. She would like to know who holds the burden of proof for water leaks. Her suggestions are a protocol review of the Borough protocols. She also suggests that all official communication be done in written form. Solicitor Dalfonso said we can look  just for pickup baskotball.  into the protocols.  2) Toni Demko - 317 Walnut Street  Would like to know how they can get water tested that is on their property? She currently has standing water in her backyard that she would like to have tested. Iti is bad enough that when they mow the yard is muddy. She would also like to know an update on the PVC ini the property next to the Eck Property. Apparently it has an unsecured hole that need to be secured. Engineer Taylor shared that we will be applying for a Grown Grant toi take care of that situation. Unfortunately it will be about a year process. We will be applying in the first quarter. Manager Ulanowicz said PW will secure the area.    Adjournment ATTEST: Kathy Borough Manager  Meeting Adjourned at 7:24 p.m.  Council President  de  Borough  Bs