THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL February 12, 2024 HELD. AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING The meeting was called to order by President Ordak at 7:00pm. Roll Call found thet following members present: Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Michael Marciante, Cody Jackson, Douglas Ordak, Art' VanTassel, Rick Dudzenski, and A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to approve the meeting minutes oft the A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by! Mr. Jackson, to accept thel balances of the Treasurer's Report A motion was made by! Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Marciante, to approve payment of the February bills LuAnne Izzo. Reorganization and Regular Meeting (January 2, 2024)..carried including a Cox Garage Doors Invoice for $255..carried Visitors: Gary Fusco (BMA), Justin Javens (FD), and Griffin Holtom (FD) Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie - Bessemer Lake Park grant work going out for bid. Ar motion was made by! Mr. Marciante, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to advertise bidding for the driveway, parking, and playground construction..carried The Harvest Festival/Community Days is seti for 9/7/24. The speed limit signs eastbound on W. Beechwood Road needt to be changed from: 35 MPH to 25MPH per the borough ordinance. Police Report: Mayor Leslie read report...seer written report Parking on North and South Main Streeti including East and West Poland Avenue will need' "15 Minute Parking" in order to enforce. Mayor Leslie will get prices. Officer Paul Wallace - Contract: Resolution. No. 2of2 2024- Officer Paul Walareful-imePension A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, ands seconded by Mr. Jackson, to sign the contract with Officer Paul Wallace making him at full-time police officer with 40 hours per week at $29/hour including one week vacation after one and giving him five sick days, two personal days, and placing him on thel MetLife Insurance..carried Mr. Javens reported thatt the 1984 Pumper Truck's pumps need to be recertified. They will contact Fire-Fly. Mr. Holly reported that the Univar representative (Mark Rumbaugh). informed him that the chlorine bulk tank thati is cracked can be replaced with another 250-gallon tank or two 140-gallon tanks. Mr. Buzza feels the: 250 will notf fit through the door. Mr. Holly was instructed to: speak with Mark Rumbaugh and confirm that the: 250-gallon tank willf fit BMA Report: Gary Fusco reported that the bank feei for the use of the credit cards by phone would be a cost of approximately $2,000 per year. The BMA would like to knowi ift the borough would be willing to split the cost. Council would like to: see more information regarding phone payments and bank fees. The BMA provided financial reports The borough secretary reported that Book and Proch will complete and submit the Act 1101 that is due March 31st and the CCR that is due. June 30th. Both are included in our contract at no additional cost. Book and Proch would like to bei the ones to evaluate the hydrants. They have approved of Don' Wharry repairing and replacing the ones that have Engineer's Report: Eric Buzza wanted to remind Council that the Act 110 is due at the end of! March and the to bet filed for audit..carried signs year, Fire Department Report: Justin Javens gave report...see written report Public Works Report: Written Report...see written report. and get the tank replaced. including the December report and the plant operator report. ..See written reports Book and Proch: Absent already been deemed inoperable. Consumer Confidence Report is due att the end of. June. Committee Reports: Finance, Litigation,and, Appropriations: LuAnne- Water Feel Increase/PLGIT. The committee will meet regarding thel Rental Application Fees. Human Resources: LuAnne: Executive Session tank from the Brush Truck. AI motion was made by LuAnne Izzo, and seconded by Mr.. Jackson, to take any overages from the last increase to the water fees and place iti into the PLGIT Water Fund..carried. -.eithera $2.50 or $5 amount is to be determined Emergency Services: Art VanTassel- - Mr. VanTassel has informed the Fire Department that he will help remove the 1 THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL February 12, 2024 HELD. AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING Streets and Lights: Mike Marciante - PennDOT study is complete. The department granted the borough an additional 25' on E. Poland Ave. which would move the 25 MPH25MPH-AHEAD sign closer tot the Pump House. Potholes throughout the borough need to be addressed. It was suggested to use tack-coat before it's filled. AI list will Water and Sanitation: Rick Dudzenski The check valve for the discharge on1 the chlorine injector broke. This had causedi itt to spew water and chlorine all over thet floor. Book and Proch were notified and they were able to switch out thei injectors for Well #1 and Well #2. They also rebuilt the pumps in Well #1 and Well #2. The hydrant at 15th and Wallage. Ave. will be replaced. 11th Street hydrant will also be replaced. Mr. Holly will order 3 more hydrants keeping Borough Property: Bob Slosser - There is a needi for 2A gravel fort the back lot of the maintenance garage and for the dirt floor garage. He would like to see the borough set up: an account with Heidelberg and also check into ap possible A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, ands seconded by Mrs. Izzo, to set up an account with Heidelberg and purchase 2A stone for thei inside of the borough's dirt garage floor and the area behind the maintenance garage...carried There will be a need to purchase six more, jersey barriers for ther maintenance area to hold our stone and sand. A motion was madel by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to purchase six more jersey barriers for the Forks for the backhoe are a cost of $3,415/nstalled. Sam Masters willi install them saving the borough $700. Kubota price will need to be updated since it has been awhile since it was quoted. Mr. Holly willi take the Ford 600 Super to Mr. VanTassel's and up to Mohawk for Mr. Dudzenski to see ift the equipment can clear the top of thet truck. Coordinator: The secretary's vacation (2/13/24-2 2/20/24) has been approved. Mr. Masters will assist Mr. Holly for any two-man job with council's approval of Mr. Holly adjusting his next day schedule for the extrai time spent the prior A motion was made by! Mrs. Izzo, ands seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to purchase a new bed from Quality Truck fort the A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to pay Paul Wallace $18 per hour to assist in the The Hometown Heroes Banners will be placed int the BMAI bill once per year for any additional interested parties. The Cargill invoice will be paid out of thel Liquid Fuels Account. The Borough's responsibility for Chief Charmo's pension will be due at the end of 2024. Council would like ita added to thei invoices throughout the year. A motion was made by Mr. Slosser, ands seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise "Intent to Adopt" Ordinance No. 1of AI motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to advertise "Intent to Adopt" Ordinance No.2of A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Jackson, to pass Resolution No. 3 of 2024 and Resolution A motion was made by Mr. Marciante, and seconded. by Mr. Dudzenski, to enter into executive session..carried A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and. seconded by Mr. Slosser, to enter back into the guermeeing.camed The 2023 unused hours for Mr. Holly is tabled. The unused hours for Chief Charmo will follow his contract. He will A motion was made by Mr Dudzenski, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to adjoum the meeting..carried be compiled forr next month on which streets need attention. the hydrants uniform with what we already have throughout the borough. donation fort the company. maintenance lot areai tos separate the stone and: sand..carried The Kubota will be tabled untilt the March 11th meeting. Culture and Recreation: Rick Dudzenski - Park Benches will be looked into. day. Council will nots start a claim for the Ford F-250 damage. Beight's assistance in sidewalk snow removal has been tabled. price of $2,000..carried. Prices to paint the bed willl be provided for the March 11th meeting. snow removal as needed..carried Old Business: Mayor Signing of Checks New Business: Refuse Ordinance Revision 2024 revising the Refuse Ordinance..carried 2024 giving the Mayor powers to sign checks on behalf oft the borough..carried Resolution No.: 3 and 4 of 2024 (Application for County Liquid Fuels funds) No. 4 of 20241 to apply for county Liquid Fuels funds..carried Executive Session: 8:37pm- Excluding Mayor Nathan R. Leslie need to use these vacation hours by, June 1, 2024. Regular Meeting: 9:33pm Meeting adjourned at 9:35pm Respectfully Submitted, 7LZInL /Janet M. Novad" SecretaryTreasurer 2 BESSEMER POLICE DEPARTMENT JANUARY2 2024 MONTHLYREPORT January 2024 () Vehicles &I Equipment (62) Dieselu used: 58.4 Gas used:0 ALARMS (2) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (1) ASSISTS (11), ASSAULTS () ATV/COMPLAINT C) BURGLARY 1) BURNING COMPLAINT (1) CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS ( JUVENILES( ) NOISEC COMPLAINT DOMIESTIE/DSTURBANCES (7) DUIARREST ( ) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF C) MEDICAL CALLS (7) MISSING PERSONS () ERRATICDRIVERS C) JUVENILE COMPLAINT (1) VEHICLE REPAIR ( ). ROADHAZARD (6) PSYCHIATRIC (2) NARCOTICS C) PATROL OFFICERS HOURSV WORKED FUEL: MILES: PFA PROPERTY/CHECKS PUBUCINTOXICATION OVERDOSE SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE THEFT/ FRAUD TRAFFICACCIDENT TRAFFICCITATIONS TRAFFICSTOPS WARNINGS TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911 HANG UP WELFARE CHECK FOUND PROPERTY ASSISTF FIRE ASSISTF PUBLIC Hours Gallons Miles REQUESTT TOSPEAKT TOO OFFICER (14) Trucks were washed and detailed: regularly F-600i ist upt tol have under coat reapplied: and will be donei inF Feb. (2) Roads weres salted: andj plowadd-1429,0-162, C) Streets (3 ) 4one calls (2) Water () (3) (2) Optionb between21 140 gal tanks ando one 250 galt tor replacedt thec current crackedo one NONTRAFFICCITATIONS (4) Borough Property (6) 3 dumpsters werc delivered C) Dumpster: and tables from fire depty werer removed () Dirtf floorg garage wasi moved around for vehiclest to bel backedi in (4) F-250 pictures sent to. Janet fori insurance C) Thel latchingr mech. And fence were damaged andf fixed (3) Met withl Don' Wharry andt talked aboutp plans tor replace broken fire hydrants () Excesss salti ins salt bam hasb been tarp's ( (4) 506.5 122.8 1,673 Bessemer Volunteer Fire Company Council) ReportJanuary 2024 Balances: General Checking: $1,499.53 General Savings: $5,881.38 ReliefChecking:: $54,919.70 ReliefSavings: $760.50 CD#1:S567.05 CD# #2:$529.89 Deposits: Purchases: Bear Claw) Flashlight for Tanker4 401 Fuel: 21 Gallons) Diesel Gallons Regular Gas Calls: Total) (6call 1LiftA Assist 3Structure fires (mutual aid) 1WireD Down IMVA Training: BMA MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 INFORMATION FOR. JANUARY 1-31, 2024 75 Late fee's applied to customer $5,719.40 Total owed in late Water Shut Off Total customer Customers billed Total Property Sales Total Sheriff Sales Total Liens applied accounts payments posted Warnings have (s) to water shut off $50.00 delinquent fee 22 0 0 0 0 0 BMA BMA FIRST COMMONWEALTEPANK ACCOUNT ENDING BALANCES FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDING BALANCES DECEMBER 1-31/2023 JANUARY: 1-31/2024 UTILITY ACCOUNT: $7 77,027.65 UTILITY. ACCOUNT: $.75,391.65 OPERATING ACCOUNT: $ 208,993.36 PLGIT PRIME ACCOUNT: $ 306,515.23 OPERATING ACCOUNT: $208,990.27 PLGIT PRIME ACCOUNT: $305,086.05 F&GANNUITY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB: $134,431.05 $726.967.29 $1.668.931.61 F&GANNUITY: GRAND TOTAL: LOANFCB: $134,431.05 $723.899.02 $1.677,259.23 BESSEMER SEVERELY DELINQUENT $13.241.20 BESSEMER SEVERELY DELINQUENT $13.241.2 WAACOUNTLLNCESNET M.I Davidson &Associates, Inc. WasteWater: Treatment Specialists 4707SeottRoad 16134 (72493 932-5050 To: Soardo dDirectors OMAACCOUNTO MichaclP.) Davidson Cleanedo outthel influentp pump: station, cleanedt theg grito outofthe! headv works, hosedd downt the clairlfiers, draineds ando cleanedt the chlorinec contactta tanks, drainede andc cleanedu thes sumppit,c cleaned thes strainers onthee efluent! line: ando chlorinef feed! line. Cleaned2s cludge dryingb beds. Poured1 1: sludge drying! beds. Nos sludgew wash hauled during! December 2023. Checkedt theo oilinboth blowers, Switched blowersf from#1t tot #2: ando cleanedt the# #2 blowera airfitor. Plantd dischargen monitoringr reportfortho month ofDecember 2023v wasc complete and: senttothe Authority, RARE Engineering andF PADEP. Decant1 17,0009 gallons ofc clearv water offthed digostors. Marked9 PAC One calls. Performed2 2homo inspections. Dallyr routines ofa analyticalt testing, planti Inspection, skimmingt thet tanks: andt takingreadings ared dailyt taskst thata arer notint ther report IftheB Boards should hoves anyo questions, pleasef feelf freet to contactn me. From: MichaclP. Davidson Subjech January, 2024 Operators Report ODTAINCD REQUIRED D330mpd 2omgt (MGA) Smp n.02mp 12mal 04mal (GeomebleAverage) 204/100ML 2,000/100ML 63mgl 021mph parametorsy werov within! N.P.D.E.S., pemmit limits. JANUARY2024 BessemerN Municipal Authority Date: Februaryo 08, 2024 CATEGORY FOwMGD) C0co (MGAL) Total Total DlasckedOmzen TotiR Residuml Chiorine (MGAL) Respectfully, MichaelP.D Davidson President Thet Vmaimemtplmtppoweda: gooda qualitye efluontd discharget throughoutthon montho ofJanuary: 2024.All Thea averago daily flowf for the montho of. Januaryy was 0.330. Thep precipitationf for. Januaryv was5 5.00". hasb beens submitted by December 31,2022. TheN NPDESP permit fort thet treatmentp plante expireso on May3 31, 2023, ther permitr renewal: application