THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL March 11, 2024 HELD. ATT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING The meeting was called to order by President Ordak at 7:00pm. Roll Call found the following members present: Dudzenski, and LuAnne Izzo. Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody Jackson, Douglas Ordak, Art VanTassel, Rick A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve the meeting minutes of A motion was made by Mr. Dudzenski, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to accept the balances of the Amotion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to approve payment of the March Super Marketing (Billboards)- Tom Mondell: Mr. Mondell spoke to council regarding placing a billboard at the main intersection of the borough. The: zoning ordinance will need to be amended in order to permit the size of the billboard. This would be a five-year lease. The price oft the leased property is anywhere from $400- - 1,200 per month. Council tabled the discussion until the Borough Property Committee has a chance to look over the material provided and the revision to the zoning ordinance. Amotion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to enter into Executive Amotion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to enter back into the regular A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to hire Douglas Heaver full time at $18 Roll Call: LuAnne Izzo YES, Bob Slosser- YES, Mike Marciante - YES, Cody Jackson YES, Douglas the Regular Meeting (February 12, 2024).carried Treasurer's Report to bet filed for audit...carried bills...carried Executive Session: 7:13 pm Session...carried Regular Meeting: 7:28pm meeting..carried per hour with a start date of March 18, 2024... Visitors: Douglas Heaver (applicant) Ordak - YES, Art VanTassel- - YES, and Rick Dudzenski YES...carried Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie updated council on the status of the Bessemer Lake Park grant. He has informed council that the bidding of the project was noti included in the original cost the borough would be responsible for upfront. The additional cost would be optional andi include an increase of roughly $9,950 which would cover the work beyond the contract. The scope of work would be: the complete bidding process for the construction, oversee the bids after advertising in the New Castle News to make sure the bidder is qualified to do the construction work, and oversee the construction. The construction would include the excavating for the new parking lot at the current location of the basketball court. This would include paving and making the parking ADA compliant. The electrical would also be a part of the work. They would also be the inspector for all work completed. Jimmy Verlotte would like to go over the drawings with Mayor Leslie and putt the specs together for bidding. It was suggested to include Gregg A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to approve the documents to be reviewed by Jimmy Verlotte and Gregg DelPrincipe for the bidding of the construction for the Bessemer Lake Park grant, setting al limit of $5,000 for the cost contingent on the approval by council via Mayor Leslie received quotes for the engineered wood-fibers. The quote from ALL-PLAY was for $5,500 (250 cubic yards), the Forever Lawn (Penn-Ohio) was for $6,500. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to approve the quote from ALL- PLAY of $5,500 for the 250 yards of engineered wood-fipers..carried Mayor Leslie will get quotes for the Pump House playground also. The Bessemer Presbyterian Church donated $300 from the proceeds of the money raised during Community Days to be donated back to the fund for the next Community Days. DelPrincipe with the construction specs. email..carried 1 THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL March 11, 2024 HELD ATT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING Police Report: Mayor Leslie read report...see written report State Requires that each department print citations. Bessemer Police Department has already applied for and been accepted into the new: system. There will need to be new printers mounted in the Ford F-150 Amotion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve the purchase of the printers for each car taking the funds out oft the police department's account..carried Fire Department Report: Absent President Ordak gave report. No financials... see written report The department provided thet fundraiser and activities of the department for the blanket insurance coverage. The events and fundraisers include: Twelve food type sales, yearly festival, hall rentals, raffles, A motion was made by Mr. Dudzenski, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to accept the list of events and fundraisers to bei included as a blanket coverage on the borough's insurance policy..carried Public Works Report: Hydrant and valve replacements (see Book & Proch). Written Report...see written and Ford Explorer. boot-drives; Christmas party, Easter Bunny event, and Chinese Auctions. report BMA Report: President Ordak read report...see written report Book and Proch: Jimmy Verlotte Mr. Verlotte explained to council that if the Fire Department has a hydrant that is hard to open, they are to tag it and notify Book and Proch or Don Wharry sO that they can make the necessary repairs to it or replace the hydrant altogether. Ryan Braatz will need to talk to Don Wharry regarding the work to be done on the 11th Street hydrants and shut-off valve. It was suggested that thet three hydrants that need to be replaced on 11th, 13th, and 15th Streets should be done all in one day. The non-working valve should also be replaced at the same time. Mr. Verlotte reiterated that if Book The Act 110 is being prepared and will be submitted by the deadline of March 31st. One of Book & Proch's employees is also a Wampum fireman and would have the meter necessary to test the hydrants. The Bessemer Fire Department could then determine the pressure of each hydrant and paint them accordingly. Mr. Verlotte explained to council that the two waterline breaks that happened today (March 11) may have been a result of the firei in North Beaver and that while the trucks were filling up at the borough hydrant on S. Main Street, the valves were being shut off too quickly causing a backflow through the system and resulting in al break at a weak point in the line. He asked that the fire department! be reminded to slowly shut the valves off to avoid a water-hammer. Book & Proch are still waiting on the meters before they can replace the pipes in the pump house. They will get started as soon as they come in. A6" gate valve is needed to isolate the area for the plumbing and is priced at $1,534. A motion was made by Mr. Dudzenski, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to have Book & Proch purchase the 6" gate valve at a cost of $1,534 instructing the borough secretary to take itf from the PLGIT Water Engineer's Report: Mr. Buzza reported that he is waiting to hear on the PennDOT bridge project and that they should be receiving submittals for the relocation of the waterline. County Liquid Fuels money would require an engineer's estimate of the work to be saw-cut and paved on all the streets that have been listed for spot repair. The list provided by Mr. Marciante and Gary Fusco did not include the repairs Finance. Litigation, and Appropriations: LuAnne Izzo Resolution No.1 of 2024/Borough Fees changes include: residential fence ($40), 6'x8' shed ($20), 8'x8' or 10'x10' shed ($40), and an Industrial Demolition Human Resources: LuAnne Izzo Ken Holly unused sick (3) and personal (2) are to be carried over1 for Emergency Services: Art VanTassel - Primer Pump broke on 1984 Pumper. No invoice discussed. & Proch tested the hydrants, this would be based on an hourly rate. Account..carried from the waterline breaks. Mr. Fusco agrees to repair those at no additional cost. Committee Reports: Permit ($250) 2024 2 THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL March 11, 2024 HELD AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante - PennDOT recommendations willl be adhered to and Mr. Holly will go through what we already have before we purchase any more fort the borough. "Watch Children" and "Playground" signs have been found in the borough garage and willl be placed by the Church Pre-School Culture and Recreation: Rick Dudzenski- - Committee meeting will be scheduled for Community Days. Borough Property: Bob Slosser. - F-250 white bed Mr. Slosser rescinds his previous motion to purchase the white bed for the F-250. Hei feels we can get it cheaper and get a silver one instead. He would like the truck taken to Terry Johnson for him to look the truck over due to the fact that the estimate was made using pictures. Hei feels that we do not need to purchase a new Kubota at this point. He suggested that we purchase new tires for the equipment. He received a quote from Carlisle Tires for $1,800 for everything, including the Road-Call. When he spoke to Sam Masters, he said that all we need are the steering tires. This would cost roughly $400 plus the service call. He also thinks that we should buy forks fori it also. He mentioned that Sam Masters could do the work installing the forks and repairing the windows. This would save the borough roughly $700. President Ordak suggests that we start with the tires. Mr. Jackson would like another quote for tires. Mr. Slosser received aj price from Flynn Tires for $165 per tire but they do not put the tires on anymore. Mr. Dudzenski suggested going to Flynn in Amotion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to purchase steering tires for the backhoe for not more than $500 with Mrs. Izzo and Mr. Jackson objecting .carried Mr. Slosser requested that the welding torches be filled and that the backhoe be washed regularly. Additional $5 per $40 water payment to be placed into the PLGIT Water Account. and playground by the Pump House park. Water and Sanitation: Rick Dudzenski = Covered Hubbard, Ohio. Coordinator: A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to increase the amount taken from Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Rewrite Zoning Ordinance - Council agreed to move forward with the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance for the Industrial section at 1st and 2nd Street and St. Anthony's Council was made aware oft the purchase of the! Life-Vac device and the AED for the Bessemer Croatian Club. Council is aware that the club paid for both prior to the purchase being made. Narcan (distribution) - Council agrees to allow the distribution of Narcan in the borough. A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to approve the distribution of Narcan Resident requesting reduced rates - (Sewer Rates only) due to the owner being placed in a nursing the $40 water payment to $10 per payment.carried property. within Borough limits..carried home. Council agrees to a reduced rate. Old Business: Ordinance No. 1 of 2024 (Duties oft the Mayor) AI motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to adopt Ordinance No. 1 of2 2024 which gives the authority to the mayor to sign checks on an emergency basis only..carried New Business: 2024 Grass Cutting Season Sam Donofrio (same prices as 2023) Ar motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mrs. Izzo, to approve Sam Donofrio's contract for the 2024 grass cutting season..carried A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to adjourn the meeting..carried Meeting adjourned at 9:07pm Respectfully Submitted, L Janet M. Novad SecretaryTreasurer 3 February 2024 Vebicles& Equipment Diese!:72.2 Gas:20.2 FEBRUARYN MONTHLYE REPORTO0O PFA PROPERTYCHECKS REQUESTT TOSPEAKTOOFRICER (10) PUBLIC DRUNK/OVERDOSE () OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUSA ACTMVITY SUSPICIOUSV VEHICLE TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFIC/NON-TRAFFIC CITATIONS (6) SEXUALASSAULT TRAFFICSTOPS DISABLEDVEHICLE TRESPASSING 911HANGUP WELFARECHECK FOUNDPROPERTY ASSISTFIRE 488 Hours 128.9 Gallons 1965 Miles ALARMS (2) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (2) ASSISTS (9) ASSAULTS ATVCOMPLAINT (1) BURGLARY ( ) BURNING COMPLAINT 11 CHILDUINES DOMESTIC/ DISTURBANCES (3) DUIARREST (1) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 0 MEDICALCALLS (9) () ERRATICDRIVERS 1 JUVENILE COMPLAINT (1) VEHICLE REPAIR 1 ROADHAZARD (3) PSYCHIATRIC (31 NARCOTICS C3 PATROLO OFFICERS HOURSV WORKED FUEL: MILES: () (68) C) (3) (1) (1) C) (2) (17) (1) () (7) (2) (3) () (1) (7) The F600 andp plowy weret takent tob havet theB Bi-annuallyu undercoatingr reapplied New Blader was putont thef front bucket ofthel backhoe Chlorinei injectorc check valvef for Well2failed. New CL-17i installed byE Book andP Proch Streets Roads weres salted2-16-24 Water CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (1) JUVENILES! 1 THEFT/FRAUD (3) The35N Mph Speedl limits Strects signo onl EastE Beachwood wasr removed Quote from! Municipals signf forp pendots signa additions $580 240 Overlook driveb hadastipo ofgrassd damagedy whiley plowingy was Fixed Borough) Property One.calls: Ladder Guardo ont thev water tower wasi installed replacedb byI Lands San 35ft American Darling! Hydrantev wereo ordered: inchl lines (2d ofeach) witha abucketo ofhydrantbolts New! light wasi installedi ins saltb bam Febaryacaw DATE 2-133 A-9-13 231-34 Firol hydrants atthe Elma andR Roosevelti intersection: and1 11"and havel been Wallageh alongy with4g glandp packs totalf for4 4and6 OALLONS DEPT 1 1 SICATRE 1 35.1D F600 CHy wy bmh 1D Bachhae 1/ 20G F350 BMA 3-30-33 25D F600 BMAI MONTHLYI REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: MARCH1, 2024 NFORMATION FORI FEBRUARY 1-29, 2024 68 Late fee's applied to customer accounts $9114.40 Total owed inl late payments 27 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 1 Total customer (s) to have water shut off 1 Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 0 Total Property Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDING BALANCES FEBRUARX1.9/2024 UTILITY ACCOUNT: $40,156.15 OPERATING ACCOUNT: $ 217,299.07 PLGIT PRIME ACCOUNT: $ 307,843.39 F&GANNUTY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB: $134,431.05 $699.729.66 $1,660.587.62 BESSEMER SEVERELY DELINQUENT $_13.574.20