THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT1 THE H. SPENCER CARRI MUNICIPAL BUILDING October 14, 2024 The meeting was called to order by President Ordak at 7:00pm. Roll Call found thei following members present: Nathan Leslie, Bob Slosser, Cody. Jackson (7:07pm Arrival), Douglas Ordak, Art' VanTassel, Rick Dudzenski, and LuAnne Izzo. Absent: Michael Marciante AI motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to approve the meeting minutes oft the AI motion was made by Mr. Slosser, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to accept the balances of the Treasurer's Ar motion was made by Mr. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. Dudzenski, to transfer $10,0001 from the Police Department Account to the General Fund Account until thei final grant payment ($10,000) is issued to the borough. Council has approved the $10,000 to be placed into al PLGIT interest account instead oft the Police An motion was made by Mr.. Jackson, and seconded by Mr. VanTassel, to approve the payment of the October Recognition: Secretary Novad recognized Mr. Holtom and Mr. Williams for1 the hard work over the past several weeks completing the DEP Waterline Inventory. President Ordak acknowledged the secretary along with the public works department for the DEP project. Mr. Dudzenski wanted to thank Bob Slosser for the work he did to obtain the free truck bed from Chester Bealles (McCandless Ford). President Ordak publicly thanked Mayor Visitors: TJ and. Jan Donofrio/Osterling Avenue AI letter will be issued by the Zoning Officer regarding the Mayor's Report: Mayor Leslie reported that the work has been completed at the park (Grant Project) and that Regular Meeting (September: 9, 2024)...carried Report to bet filed for audit..carried Department Account..carried invoices..carried Leslie for getting the 2025 Budget started for Council. removal of the neighboring fence that is on their property. we are waiting for thei inspection to take place. Police Report: Mayor Leslie read report. See written report... be covered by the $10,000 temporarily taken out of the Police Department. Fire Department Report: Griffin Holtom provided the report...see written report The FOP fee of $565 will cover Chief Charmo, Officer Wallace, Officer Hoyland, and Officer Pagley. This fee will The Fire Department will host a Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 6:30pm. This will be a regular event starting in the spring of 2025. Mr. Slosser inquired about the Norfolk Southern money that the department received. Mr. Holtom explained that the money' was spent on equipment and that the treasurer was in charge of the purchasing of equipment. The age oft the emergency vehicle drivers was discussed. It was reported that int the state of Pennsylvania, the age is 18, however council would like the drivers to be at least21 years old. This will avoid our drivers driving into other states that require the age to be 21. Public Works Report: Griffin Holtom provided the report... see written report Mr. Holtom reported that Don' Wharry trained them to replace curb: stops and they feel confident that they can do this work on their own. Mr. Holtom reported that the asphalt patch work on 1st Street is not holding up and the wedge curb at Field Street has also failed. The department has been unablei to completely remove the stump at the pump house. The gate for the Bessemer Lake Park will be placed on hold until we can research non-match grants to pay for the gate. 1 THE REGULAR MEETING OF BESSEMER BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD/ AT THE H. SPENCER CARR MUNICIPAL BUILDING October 14, 2024 BMAI Report: President Ordak read report...see written report Mrs. Izzo (BMA Board) reported that the resolution to increase the commercial rates has been rescinded. Book and Proch/Jimmy Verlotte: Absent Engineer's Report/Mr. Buzza: Absent Committee Reports: Finance, Litigation, and Appropriations (LuAnne Izzo) - Business Meter inventory (Public Works). The MotorVehicle Ordinance will be tabled untili the studyi is completed and the streets to bei included are determined. Borough Property (Bob Slosser) Ford F-250 is repaired and back in service. Reported complaints regarding property maintenance. Code Enforcement visited the property and found no violation at this time. Executive Human Resources (LuAnne Izzo)- Executive: Session required Session required. Emergency Services (Art VanTassel) Nothing Streets and Lights (Mike Marciante)- Absent Water and Sanitation (Rick Dudzenski)- Nothing Culture and Recreation (Rick Dudzenski)- Christmas Parade willl be held on December 14, 2024. The Fire Department will bel hosting Santa at the Fire Station immediately following the parade. Coordinator: 2025 MMO (Minimum Municipal Obligation) provided to council on September 30, 2024. Propertyowner (Shipping Container)- Mayor Leslie will have a conversation with Code Enforcement regarding Property Owner (Appeal) Code Enforcement citation. Attorney Perrotta has advised Bessemer Council to appoint a new Appeals Board removing Rick Dudzenski (Council) and replacing him with a resident of Bessemer shipping containers and campers (residing). Borough. The current Appeals Board may handle this current appeal. Old Business: Covered during the visitors comments. New Business: The topic of Solar Panels will be tabled at this time. An motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr.. Jackson, to enter into executive session..carried A motion was made by Mrs. Izzo, and seconded by Mr.. Jackson, to bring Griffin Holtom (10/1/24), Devon Fagan (10/1/24), and Cory Williams (10/9/24) to $18/hour retroactive oft their 90-day probation dates...carried The 2025 Budget was discussed. The current millage is 6.7 mils. The Borough will advertise intent to adopt Ordinance No. 30 of2024 levying and assessing taxes for the 2025 year. Borough Council will consider a7 mil rate Amotion was made by Mr. Dudzenski, and seconded by Mr. Slosser, to adjourn the meeting..carried Executive Session 8:33pm Regular Meeting back in session 8:59pm for 2025. Meeting adjourned at 9:35pm Respectfully: Submitted, onmYlad Janet M. Novad Secretary/Treasurer: 2 BESSEMERF POLICED DEPARTMENT! MONTALYREPORT20Z PFA Bessemer Volunteer Fire Company Council Report September 2024 Balances: General Checking: $3,163.43 Generals Savings: $5,881.38 ReliefCbecking: $15,993.88 ReliefSavings: $760.50 CD#I: CD#2: Deposits: General Cbocking: $446.71 ReliefChecking: $5,088.18 Purchases: Generai Checking: S-B44.31 Events: ReliefChecking: $0.0 Trunk orTretOet.27bh BingoN Nov.9 9th Fuel: 27.4gallocs 14.2 gallons Diesel Gas Calls: (ScallT Total) MVA 1Powerlined 1Service down 1Brush CarbonN fire Monoxided detector Rentals: NONE ALARMS( (3) ANIMAL COMPLAINTS (1) ASSISTS (8) ASSAULTS ATVCOMPLAINT ( ) BURGLARY () BURNINGO COMPLAINT (3) CHILDLINE DOMISTIA/DSTURIANCE (2) DUIARREST (1) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF () (11 ) MISSINGPERSONS () ERRATICDRIVERS () JUVENILE COMPLAINT (2) VEHICLE REPAIR (1 ) ROADHAZARD (21 PSYCHIATRIC (I NARÇOTICS ( APRCLCIRGNOUSWOMAD FUEL: MILES: (1) (60) (4) (3) (2) (1) (1) () (22) 1) (3) (2) (1) (31 (1) (1) (4) AEUSTIOSPAKTDORICR (18) PUBLIC DRUNK/OVERDOSE () SUSPICIOUSPERSON SUSPIOOUSACTIVITY SUSPICIOUSVEHICLE TRAFRICACCIDENT TRAFFIC/NON-TRAFRC CITATIONS (13) SEXUALASSAULT TRAFFICSTOPS DISABLEDVEHICLE TRESPASSING FOLLOWUP 911HANGUP WELFARECHECK FOUNDP PROPERTY ASSIST FIRE AESISTPUBLIC 493.5 Hours 1,998 Mlles $567.03 $529.87 CRIMINAL ARREST ADULTS (1 1 JUVENILES( THEFT/FRAUD () 5.6gallonsD Dlesell UgheT Tower 144.4 Gallons Borough Property fcont) -Trimmedt tree'sforF PDatlhee endo ofessroc -POF F15o0 tirev was takent togetp patched -Residents slows signp putupo ons Main -Penny powerg gotnotified byu us and PDa aboutat tree on lines on Overlook -Added graveltop patcht thatH Hardingrock ddonNMain -Wentto Niel's and gotb boots forw waterv work -Attempted tor removes stumpa atP PumpH house -Someone drove fhroughg grass ont thew weekendt tog getbehinds -Parkf fencinga ands gate? Blueprintis is madef forh howr many! Maintenance! Department Monthly report September 2024 Vehicles &E Equloment Diesel 57.2gal Gas:50.2gal F-600: NONE F-250: Bedisd done andi installed Backhoe: coolantk leakv wasfi fixedb byl Lamya atHernans Water -New curbt boxi installeda ar235 SthST -Curb! boxd dugu up andc deaneda at540SMain -Curbt boxd dugu up: ando curbs stopn replaced at11V Walnut -Duringn flushing on 9/19/24r residento on 12ths saysv waters smells likes sewage Alsoc dalmst therei isa blowoffu there we willa attempttof findtou usef forf flushing -3 new curb! boxes ordereda alsor runningl lowe ond curbs stopst thatD Dons says wes should use -Wec duga nttle bito ofi 13thf for GaryF Fuscot tof finish patch -Alot ofcatch basins gots sealedinw when Penn Dotd didu ther roads -Firsts sfpatch is alrmadyf fallinga apart -Wedge curbo onF Fieldi Ise alsof falling apart Boroush Property -2t treesr removeda atla lakesidep park -30 others stumpsr removedf fromk lakeside, park -Dumpsters ares stillo outa at9 POBV Wood ST &22V Walnut ST Replacedu Lakeside park lage endt tooka alltom flagst toLeglon -Lakcesideb beachg gotd ditadded: andy weedv wackedy waterse edge -Lakeside Drtreest trimmed parkt thet backhoev wiln notdoit shop, SHeurwevlsk no blcek we feetaffencingw willr need Streets P PA one calls MD Davidson & Associates, Inc. WasteWaterT Treatment Specialists 4707SentRaad Jamestuwg Pa, 16134 (74)932-5050. aotfytosendfr T: Boardo ofDirtars MichaelP.Davidso BMAJ MONTHLY REPORT SUBMITTED TO BESSEMER BOROUGH DATE: August1,2024 INFORMATION FOR: September, 2024 68 Late fee's applied to customer accounts 1,743.20 Total owed Inl late payments- 42 Water Shut Off Warnings posted 0 Total customer (s)toh have water shut off Customers billed $50.00 delinquent fee 3 Total Property Sales 0 Total Sheriff Sales 0 Total Liens applied From: MichadP. Subject: September 2024 Operator Report dBTAINED SEPTEMAER REQUIRED 0,105mgd 0350Mpimm 2mgt 25Madrum_ MenltorQuarterly MonllarQurtery 40/IDOM. ZPPAO0MLMamm 68mg 4.0Mnimum 0.15mgr 0.32Medmum Bessemern MmicipalAuticrity Date: October 10, Davidson 2024 CATEGORY FowMGD) CBODIMSA) ToNponmay ToPnepheparyAy AmmenEAlIegBA) Disedowgen Tola! Residual CMorne(MSA) IeEmEogU Smgi 30Mmémum Fecal GIRAen D3mn 129Mainun 1 Thet treatmentp plantp produceda agood qualitye efluento discharget Allp parameters werey within N.P.D.E.S. throughoutt pemit! Hmits. ther monthofs September2024. SEPTEMBER: 2024 The average daily flowf for ther month ofSeptemberv was 0.165. Thep precipitation fors Septemberwas 4.40". Thel NPDES permit fort thet treatmentp plante expireso on May 31,2 2023, hast beens submitted! byt December3 31, 2022. thep permit renewala application clalriflers, Cleanedo outt dralned thei influentp ando cleanedt pump station, cleaned the grito out ofther headv works, hosed downt thes stralners ont thee effluentl Ines thec ando chiorinec chlorinef contacttanks, feedI line. dralneda ando cleanedt thas sumpp pit, the cleaned Poured2 2s sludge dryingb beds. Republicl Landfill hauled out7.65t tons afs sludge onA August2 28th Nos sludgew wash hauled during September2 2024. Changed thec ollinb both blowers. Switched blowers from* #1t to# #2a ando cleaned thes #2 blowera Decant 13,000 gallons of clear water offthec digesters. Gotag quote tor replace theh headers anda alr Inesi inb botho digesters. Marked8 PAC Onec calls. 2homei inspections during September: 2024. Daily routines ofa analyticalt tasting, planti inspection, are dailyt faskst thata arer noti int ther report Ifthe Boards should! havez anyg questions, pleasef feelf freet to contact BMA FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ACCOUNT ENDING: BALANCES airf filler. Authorilya Planto discharger andF PADEP. monitoringr reportf fort ther month ofs September: 2024v wasc completea ands senttot the UTILITYACCOUNT $ 63,872.31 OFERATINGACCOUNT: $220,798.23 PLGITPRIME ACCOUNT: FEGANNUITY: GRANDTOTAL: LOANFCB: skimmingt thet tanks andt takingr readings me. $317,671.12 $139,808.29 $742,149.95 $1.609.728.96 Respectfully, MichaelP. Davidson President BESSEMER EVIRELYDELINQUENT $14.535.80