THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELDATTHE H. SPENCER CARRI MUNICIPAL BUILDING September 9, 2024 The meeting was called to order by President Ordak at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody. Jackson, AI motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr.. Jackson, to approve the meeting minutes oft the Regular Amotion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept the balances of the Treasurer's AI motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mrs. Izzo, to approve the payment of the September Recognition: Mr. Ordak and Mrs. Izzo would like to thank the Culture and Recreation Committee (especially Mr. Dudzenski and Mayor/Rev. Leslie) for all the work they did for the Community Day event. Mayor/Rev. Leslie and Mr. Dudzenski wanted to recognize Mr. Marciante and the police officers that helped set up fort the event. Mr. VanTassel wanted to thank Chief Charmo for his assistance with an issue that was brought to his attention at the Croatian Club. Chief Charmo immediately resolved thei issue. Mrs. Izzo would like a "thank you" sent to Anthony Quahliero for donating thei fireworks. Mayor/Rev. Leslie publicly thanked Mr. Ordak for overseeing the park construction work while the committee was busy with other obligations. Mr. Dudrenswlacknowledged the Bessemer Planning Commission: Heritage Property Holdings, LLC (101 lot consolidation approval/county opinion letter) Amotion was made. by Mr. VanTassel, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to accept the Bessemer Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the ten lot consolidation of Heritage Property Holdings, LLC (David Douglas Ordak, Rick Dudzenski, LuAnne Izzo, and Art VanTassel (7:02 Arrival). Meeting (August. 12, 2024)..carried Report to be filed for audit..carried invoices..carried entire police department for all that they do above and beyond their police duties. Byers)..carried Visitors: No visitors Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that there will be a final walk through performed by KUI Resources. President Ordak would like a "thank you" sent to Tim Esken. He stated that Mr., Esken (Esken Landscaping) went above and beyond what he was hired to do. President Ordak mentioned that there will need to be a replacement to the barriers that stop vehicle entry to the park. Mayor Leslie willl looki into a new sign (N. Main Street and Lakeside Drive) for the park. Mayor Leslie suggested placing stop signs along N. Main Street. Mrs. Izzo reported that Gregg Del Principe will do the engineering work. The police will need to perform a traffic study. The placement of the: stop signs was discussed, mentioning that the Motor' Vehicle Ordinance will need to be Amotion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to advertise intent to amend the Motor Amotion was made by Mr. Dudzenski, and seconded by, Mr. Marciante, to spend up to $1,000 for engineering amended. Vehicle Ordinance..carried (Gregg Del Principe)..carried 1 THE REGULAR MEETING OFE BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELDATTHE H. SPENCER CARRI MUNICIPAL BUILDING September 9,2 2024 Police Report: Mayor Leslie read report...see written report Act 49 of 2024 -This act allows local governments to amend their police pension ordinances. This will allow full time vested police officers the option to purchase up to five years of service pension credit from another police An motion was made by Mr.. Jackson, and: seconded by Mrs. Izzo, to amend the Police Pension Ordinance to Amotion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise intent to amend the Police Pension department. include Act 49 of2024..carried Ordinance to include Act 49 of2024..carried The air horn on the 403 truck will need to bet fixed. Fire Department Report: Griffin Holtom read report...see written report Public Works Report: Griffin Holtom read report.. see written report Maintenance employees were instructed to purchase' "muck boots" for waterline repairs and other messy jobs. Council suggested that Mr. Holtom and Mr. Williams visit the Amish vendori in New Wilmington. Mr. Holtom reported that the backhoe started to overheat while moving the mulch in Bessemer Lake Park, but it seems to Mr. VanTassel reported that one of the banners on E. Poland Avenue has a pole missing that needs to bet fixed. President Ordak has asked Mayor Leslie to look into the DCED Grant (non-match) ($25,000- -$ $1,000,000) for municipal needs. Mayor Leslie has asked council to bring to next month'sm meeting prices for repairs, projects, and any "wish list" items regarding the grant money. Mr. Slosser asked maintenance to check with Herman's Garage regarding the condition of the backhoe. He would also like maintenance to have the backhoe tire that was plugged taken to a shop to have it properly patched on the inside for safety purposes. be operating well now. BMAI Report: President Ordak read report...see written. report Book and Proch: Jimmy Verlotte Mr. Verlotte reported that Mr. Holtom and Mr. Williams are doing a great job flushing the hydrants and watching daily operations at the pump house for anything out oft the ordinary. He also reported that Mr. Fagan is doing a great job with the water readings and that he's ani important part of the Book & Proch team. There was ar missed reading due to at fire call; however, Book & Proch recorded this reading. Mr. Verlotte informed council that Book & Proch's top priority is to camera the wells and collect information needed to start applying for grant money. There is more information needed before any application can be made at this time. Engineer's Report/Mr. Buzza: Mr. Buzza reminded council that when the state is finished with the S. Main Street bridge, the borough will be responsible for 25% of the waterline replacement costs. Committee Reports: Board Finance, Litigation,and Appropriations: LuAnne Izzo Attorney Perrotta will be working on changes regarding the BMA Borough Property: Bob Slosser- Is requesting a' "thank you" be sent to Mahoning Twp. fort the N. Main St. guardrail project. The F-250 is at Terry. Johnson's getting repaired. The painting of the parking lot lines has been Human Resources: LuAnne Izzo Nothing completed. Emergency Services: Art VanTassel - Nothing 2 THE REGULAR MEETING OFI BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELDA ATTHEH. SPENCER CARRI MUNICIPAL BUILDING September 9, 2024 Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante Received two quotes for paving the N. Main St. waterline repair. Hard Rock Paving $5,800 (paving to the centerline) and! United Asphalt $2,760 (5'x20' area) Amotiony was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, tol hire Hard Rock Paving to pave N. Main St. Mr. Marciante would like to prohibit trucks from using the dogleg on E. Poland Avenue (this will be revisited ata Council agrees that all paving projects willl be given at timeframe for completion. Hard Rocki is to complete the N. Mr. Marciante reported that the fireworks display on Community Day unfortunately dropped large pieces of debris onto Mr. Hennon's roof and onto his daughter's vehicle putting a chip int the windshield. A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to cover the cost of the windshield repair Culture and Recreation: Rick Dudzenski- Discussed potential improvements for the 2025 Community Day. The Christmas Parade date (December: 14, 2024) will be confirmed at next month's meeting. Coordinator: The borough will provide a post for1 the S. Main Street' "HIDDEN DRIVE" sign purchased by the where the last waterline break took place...carried later date). Main Street paving repair in 30 days. ...carried Water and Sanitation: Rick Dudzenski Covered earlier with. Jimmy' Verlotte homeowner. The borough will also erect the sign for them as well. Four Cameras for the Borough Building ($2,695/nstalled) borough building from Karski costing $2,695 withi installation..carried Old Business: Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded Mr. Dudzenski, to purchase four (4) security cameras for the New Business: Trick-or-Treat- A motion was made by Mr.. Jackson, and seconded by! Mr. VanTassel, to have Trick-or-Treat on Trunk-or-Treat- Keystone Event Center/Sunday, October 27 (3-6pm) - Council has agreed that Bessemer will send al borough vehicle to participate. The Fire Department agreed to participate as well. Candy Mrs. Izzo suggested that when candyi is needed for Trick-or-Treat, Christmas Parade, or any event involving candy, that council should donate either candy or a dollar amount to put towards the expense. Thursday, October 31st from 5-7pm..carried 2025 Budget Meeting October 7, 2024 at 7pm Al motion was made by Mr.Jackson, and seconded by Mrs. Izzo, to adjourn the meeting..carried Meeting adjourned at 8:37pm Respectfully: Submitted, gammmmml Janet M. Novad Secretary/Treasurer: 3 Bessemer Volunteer) Fire Balankes: GenerrCbecking: $3,541.03 Geheral Savings $5,881.38 ReliefChecking: ReliefSavings: $10,905.70 $760.50 CD#I: CD#2: Deposits: GeneralCbecking $807.03 Purchases: General Checking: 5-628.30 Events:. ReliefChecking: S-386.88 Airh horur needsf fixedor4 403 Fuel: 51.0gallons Diesel 0.0 gallons Gas Calls: (Icalls Total) 1Firea alarm Rentals: Sep. 21ST Council Company BESSEMERP POLCEDEPARTMENT AUGUST MONTHLYREPORT2 2024 Report August 2024 ALARMS (1) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (2 ASSISTS (5) ASSAULYS ATVCOMPLAINT BURGLARY ( 1 BURNINGO COMPLAINT ( CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (2) JUVENILES CHILDLINE COMIESTIE/PSTURBANCES (2) DUIARREST CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (2) MEDICALO CALLS (4) MISSINGP PERSONS () ERRATICE DRIVERS (3 ) JUVENILE COMPLAINT () VEHICLE REPAIR ( ) ROADHAZARD ( ) PSYCHIATRIC (3) NARCOTICS () PATROLOFFICERSH HOURSWORKED FUEL MILES: PFA PROPERTYO CHECKS REQUESTT TOS SPEAKTOOFFICER (29) PUBLIC DRUNK/OVERDOSE () SUSPICIOUSF PERSON SUSPICIOUSA ACTIVITY SUSPICIOUSV VEHICLE THEFT/FRAUD TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFICNON-TRAFFIC CITATIONS (22) SEXUALA ASSAULT DISABLEDV FOLLOWUP 911HANG UP WELFAREC CHECK FOUNDPROPERTY ASSIST FIRE ASSISTPUBUC 534.5 Hours 168 Gallons 1,891 Miles (1 (62) (2) (2) (2) (1 (1) (1) (22) 1) (4) (5) (3) (2) (1) (1) (10) $567.03 $529.87 (1) Maintenance! Department Monthly report August2 2024 VehislesaEculoment Dieset1B.Agal Gas: 58.6ual F-600NONE F-250B Bedisd done andp palntedy wea ares Backhoe Plugged front! leni front! lire,k Isn nowo over heating underk load Borough Propertyicont) Communitys servicel klds finished N. Mains standt theh hillsideb byF PD Mahoningd didthes sider mower on N. main Playground equipment takent tos sight Dumpsler rentals at296 6ths St, 908V Woods SIR2 22V WalnutSt Raised curbb box Rdforc construction company ons 5. Maln Purchased trashp pump Cutrollingt tree atpumph house park Movedr mulch thaty wasd dumpedh Inu the mlddle ofLakeslde Dr for Sep. ghtot takeito down Water 1sts streety water Inep patched 2Walers shutoffs Streets 4PA0 onec calls Fields streeto catch basins are done BoroughP Property 25MPHE signp putinbyr roda andg gune club Begins sign addedt to3 35MPH! justp pastr roda andg gund club Changed3 35MPH signt byHermans Stops signo onk Lakside drr relocatedt tos straighten upt thep post Playgrounds signc on EPolandrelocated (Oldllorary) M.I Davidson & Associates,) Inc. WasteWater: Treatment Specialists 4707SecttRead JumstownPn. 16134 024)932-50501 MichaelP.I Davidson BMAI MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTEDTO! BESSEMERI BOROUGH DATE: August 1, 2024 INFORMATION FOR: August, 2024 Soard afDirectors Fromm! MichacP. Davidsan Subjeck: August. 2024 Operators Report REQUIRED Bessemer MunicipalA Authority Date: September 12, 2024 OBTAIRÉD AUGUST 2024 0.203mgs D350 Mejmum 2mgl 25Mmdmum Smgn 30.Masimum Monltor Quartarly Monllor Quariery 04mg 12.91 Maxdmum 2BHOOML 00/100 MLI Maimum 62m 40Mimum 0.10mpi 032Marimum CKTEGORY FwM3/D) caop (MGLL. To'als spenadSalkMEN) TollNirgenMeL) TolefP hesphons(MGI) AmmpieNRenMOU Frca Colfom/Gemmele DissoedOgen TotaiRasidusi ONorine( (MGA.) 71 Late fee's applied to customer accounts 1,684.20 Total owedi inl late payments 33 Water Shut Off 2 Total customer (s) to have water shut off 2 Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 0 Total Property Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales Total Liens applied Warnings posted Thet treatment plantp produceda ag good qualitye efluent discharget throughout then montho ofAugust2 2024.A AIl parameters were within N.P.D.E.S. permiti limits. AUGUST: 2024 Thea average daily flowf fort then month of Augustv was 0.203. The precipitationf for Augusty was 4.40", hasb beens submitted! byD December3 31,2 2022. Thel NPDES permitf fort theb treatment plante expires onN May: 31, 2023, thep permit renewal: application Cleanedo outt thei influentp pump: station, cleanedt the grito outoftheh heady works, hosedo downt the clalriflers, dralned ando cleanedt thec chiorined contaott tanks, drained andc cleanedt thes sump plt,c cleaned thes ont thee efluent lnea ando chlorine! feed line. Poured 2sludge drying! beds. Nos sludge wash hauledo during August2 2024. Changedt the oillnb bothb blowers. Switched blowersf fromt #2 to#is andc cleanedt the# #1 blower airf fiter. Planto discharger monitoringr reportf fort ther month of August 2024v was complete ands sentto the Authority and PADEP. Decant 15,000 gallons ofclearv watero offthed digesters. Gotac quote ton replace the headers and alrl linesi in! both digesters. Marked1 10PAC Onec calls. 4homel Inspections during August 2024. ared dailyt tasks thata arer noti int ther report BMA FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDINGE BALANCES UTILITYACCOUNT $60,768.75 OFERATINGACCOINT: $216,208.25 Dallyr routines ofa analytical testing, plant! Inspection, skimmingt thet tanks andt taking readings Ithe Boards should have anyo questions, pleasef feelf freet toc contactn me. PLGITI F&GANNUITY: GRANDTOTAL: LOANFCB: PRIME ACCOUNT: $316,307.68 Respectfully, MichaelP P. Davidson President $139,808.29 $733.092.97 $1.618.176.64 BESSEMER SEVERELYDELINQUENT $14.241.00