ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION finance on Tuesday, October 30, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. October 30, 2024 A special meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held to review issues and In attendance were council members Joann Brennan, Cheryl Dempsey, Judy Stednitz- Julian, Bill Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Tony Klazas, President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Others in attendance included Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey, Police ChiefV William Dempsey, Patrol Person Cara Kulikosky, Barbara Artz, Shirley Campion, Vaughn Vesay, Darrin Long, Tiffany Coleman, Julia Lambert, Tom Tomko. Kelly, Mike Petrozino, and Michael Jackson. PUBLIC COMMENT Vaughn Vesay commended Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Rudy Grubbs and Josh Poda on a great job painting the metal poles on Second Street. He also Shirley Campion extended her heartfelt thoughts to Councilman Norm Diehl concerning an accident that happened on Second Street. She then directed a question to Councilman Diehl asking if he had proper permits to run the alleged haunted house. Mike Petrozino is concerned with the late Nick Panko's property on E. Lawton Street. He is a neighbor to the property and heard it was going up for sale. He wanted to know why it was never condemned, why it was never added to the conservatorship list and its status? The borough does not own the property. A lien was placed against the property for cleaning it up. Considering Mr. Panko had no next of kin, had never settled his parents' estate, and the attorney assigned to the case successfully has now become a judge, causing delays in settling the case. Solicitor Brennan recently took over the case Council woman Stednitz-Julian asked to include in the monthly newsletter the imposed burn ban. She also mentioned the police were going to hand candy out for Halloween Police Chief William Dempsey mentioned he will be recommending a part time police Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino announced the Second Street pole painting project is now complete. The Christmas decorations are hung. He also would like to thank Auto Body Repairman Frank Dimarco for making a minor repair to a vehicle that was marked by paint due to pole painting at no charge to the borough. There is a quote in the packets for the second line to be run to the Borough. Superintendent Petrozino mentioned the "St. Clair" sign on Russell Street needs attention. Diehl responded with, "No comment." to move it forward. in front of the Police Station. officer for the next Council Meeting. also added, additional work needs to be done at the switch yard which will be discussed at the budget session. A date is forthcoming for a meeting regarding the peak shaving generators. A location is still being sought fort their location. Superintendent Petrozino Mayor Tomko asked council how they intended to pay for the proposed second electrical line into town. Council members asked Treasurer Carol Sutzko questions regarding financing the project. Secretary Price and Treasurer Sutzko will reach out to Concord Financing for an estimate on a bank note for one million dollars to finance the Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey and the Street Department were commended for Treasurer Carol Sutzko presented the council with the Third Quarter Report to assist asked for an Executive Session for negotiations. project. a job well done for post Halloween parade and tree clean up. with budget preparation. Borough Secretary Price reviewed the Secretary's Notes. Snyder & Clemente Accountant's firm will be conducting an exit conference of the 2023 financials on Wednesday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council members and Mayor Tomko are invited to attend. Flood Plain Management PEMA required a self-assessment on our flood plain program, which was completed and submitted. A two-hour meeting followed with a PEMA representative, Engineer By ordinance, lami the Flood Plain Manager, butlcan designate or delegate responsibilities to another person which will be Brestowski, as she is the Borough's Building Code Official (BCO) officer and who has several Flood Plain Management Baldwin, Code Official Brestowski, andl. certificates. PEMA made several suggestions. Once or twice a month travel through the flood plain area for any signs of man- made changes, such as a house being painted or a new shed in a back yard. These changes must be documented. area on your map.) The flood plain ordinance must be enforced in the 1% flood plain area. (The blue Structures being rehabilitated must follow the substantial damage guidelines. (See attached document.) Simply put, if both the structure and land are worth $100,000, and if the land is worth $50,000, the structure is worth $50,000. Any rehab costs greater than 50% of the structure's value (in this case $25,000), and say there is $30,000 in renovation costs, then the whole structure must be brought into conformity with the flood plain ordinance. Meaning, the mechanics must be raised above the flood base elevation and waterproof material must be used. Flood plain training must be taken by the Borough Secretary and Code Officer, some training is free. As a follow up, PEMA will inspect the borough's records within the next two to five years. Any deficiencies in enforcement will need to be addressed. Otherwise, the borough can be subject to penalties, such as being removed from the Flood Insurance Program, not being eligible for any post-disaster funds, and ultimately any type of Due to high health care claims, the Stop Loss Insurance Coverage is requiring additional information that is being provided. Benecon is requesting a Leave of Absence Policy be created and adopted, whichl lam working on. PennDOT announced Wade Road and Hancock Street will be milled and paved and handicap ramps be installed at certain intersections. More information to follow. I Working with 911 Center, the Post Office and Borough Engineer Brian Baldwin in clarifying some address issues on E. Caroline Avenue (Dieners Hill). - Waiting for appraisals for 113-1151 E. Hancock Street and 6 S. Mill Street from pension fund, grant funds, etc. Holden's Realty. The Palo Alto Solicitor is consulting with Palo Alto Council on several issues raised by Solicitor Brennan concerning the Palo Alto Police Protection Agreement. l'am in contact with Tony Defuiria from NextEra Energy, Norm Baron and Bob Petrozino on different options concerning the increase in capacity charges. Secretary Price requests an Executive Session to discuss negotiations. Council President Thomas Dempsey called an executive session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss the capacity charge options. The executive session ended at 7:10 p.m. The council meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Roland Price, Borough Secretary NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING November 7, 2024 The November monthly Council Meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Council Chambers, St. Clair Municipal Building, 16 S. Third Street, St. Clair. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. Answering the roll call were council members: Joann Brennan, Bill Dempsey, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Council President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Absent was council member Tony Klazas. Also, present included Engineer Brian Baldwin, Solicitor Ed Brennan, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Police Chief William Dempsey, Police Officer Vincent Bennett, Fire Chief Frank Uhrin, Barbara Artz, Tom Kelly, Mike Jackson, Tiffany Coleman, Bridget Klazas, Mike Petrozino, Erin and Adrian Portland, and Joshua Sophie of Coal Region Canary. Pledge of Allegiance Council member Joann Brennan read the council prayer. Copies of the minutes of the previous council meeting have been given to borough council members and Mayor Tomko, are there any errors or corrections? Ifnot, they stand approved. PUBLIC COMMENT Tiffany Coleman asked what the noise ordinance is and as a community, what do we do for our kids going forward to insure there is going to be something other than schooling? Borough Secretary Price mentioned the ordinances are listed on the Borough web site. Mayor Tomko added, the population of the Borough is older and there are fewer organizations and fewer volunteers to run them. In the past, there were recreation programs and other groups that the Borough supported. The Borough maintains several playgrounds for all age groups, many grants provided refurbished playgrounds and there are impending grants for more updates to them. The Teener League and the little league are considered private entities which are supported by the Borough. Bridget Klazas expressed concern with the property at 120 Patterson Street. Solicitor Brennan said that Advanced Consulting, who owned the property, and 2 then sold it to a woman by means of credit card purchases, was given a punch list of code deficiencies by Code Officer Michelle Brestowski. Solicitor Brennan encouraged the current property owner to seek council. The woman is currently trying to sell the property, meanwhile is also working with Code Enforcement. Erin Portland stated that Department of Environmental Protection is holding a public meeting concerning the BRADS landfill at the St. Clair School District on Tuesday, November 19 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. She added that BRADS has two applications: one to extend the current permit another 10 years and secondly, to expand the tonnage of the landfill. She is also concerned with the proposed Palo Alto Police Agreement in that we will overextend our police department protection Mike Jackson brought to council's attention that the sidewalks in the borough are inp poor condition and in some cases a trip hazard. Mayor Tomko added that the responsibility lies with the homeowner and in most cases, they are already on a Mike Petrozino was disturbed with the Panko property on E. Lawton Street. Attorney Burke was recently replaced by Solicitor Brennan to handle the estate. Solicitor Brennan is working with Holden Realty to get it sold and torn down. It was not formally condemned by the Borough, but it was cleaned up by the Borough with a lien placed against the property and then secured. The estate was left in disarray and the property at Lawton Street as well as the Second Street property, will need to be brought up to code or demolished. There was no by extending its coverage to another municipality. limited income. conservatorship done on the property at E. Lawton Street. MAYOR'S REPORT 1. As the holidays approach, residents are reminded to use designated 2. Residents are urged to be aware of "porch thieves" as holiday deliveries 3. Budget meetings next week, before the meetings, I urge members of council to read my statement in the minutes of December 2023 meeting on the web page concerning the long-term fiscal position of this borough. 4. After talking to Mrs. Michelle Price, wife of our Borough Secretary and President of the St. Clair Women's Club concerning the lighting for the Admiral Joel T. Boone Park which is adjacent to our Borough Hall, iti is an honor for me to present our Treasurer Carol Sutzko a check for $2,558.47 from the Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Camp 75 which will drivers if celebrating with alcoholic beverages. increase. pay 100% of the cost of the new lights. 3 Next month my Historical Note will be about St. Clair's native-born son, Admiral Joel T. Boone whom my grandparents taught in the public schools of our town and whom I had the great opportunity to meet on Election Day in 1971 as he always claimed St. Clair as his voting residence. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the St. Clair Lions Club has named William H. Umbenhaur as WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur is a long-time member of Holy the St. Clair Lions Club Citizen oft the Year for 2024; and, Apostles Episcopal Church; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has been associated with the St. Clair Fire Department as a member and President of the Rescue Hook and Ladder Fire Company for many many years; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has been an active coach and supporter of youth athletic programs in the Borough of St. Clair; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur is a member of various fraternal organizations including Pulaski Lodge #216 F. & A.M. and Mineral Lodge #285, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has practiced their noble ethical precepts in all of his life's work; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has served the Borough of St. Clair as Councilman, Borough Superintendent, and Tax Collector for the past 38 years; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has played an integral role in the political, economic, religious, and social development of the Borough of St. Clair; Now, Therefore, on this the 27th day of October 2024, I, Mayor Richard E. Tomko do Proclaim that the month of November 2024 be "William H. Umbenhaur Month" in the Borough of St. Clair. Historical Note St. Clair Dairy was organized on October 1, 1922 under the proprietorship By 1933 the dairy had grown to have 19 employees and eight delivery The St. Clair Dairy ceased to operate in the late 1960's or early 1970's. On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey, to accept the report; of Edward Honicker and Walter Stephens. trucks. approved. 4 SOLICITOR'S REPORT Solicitor Brennan updated council on the conservatorships: 146 N. Nichols Street - Authorized Holden Realty to market property. 26 S. Front Street - Authorized Holden Realty to market property. 212 Cherry Street - Is in mortgage foreclosure and in the process of 6S. Mill Street - Demolition completed. Requested appraisal from Holden 113-115E E. Hancock Street - Large tree removed; demolition completed. getting it demolished and eventually sold. Realty. Requested Holden Realty to conduct an appraisal. 311 Broad Street - Discuss sale. 214 S. Third Street - Discuss sale. A letter was sent by Ron Zimmerman, Demolition Coordinator for the County, concerning the properties at 102 and 104 Cherry Street, 311 Broad Street and 438 S. Front Street. The Solicitor asked the county to sign off on the amount proposed for the sales since they are conservatorships and we will probably receive much less than it cost to demolish these properties. With the county grant, the Borough is responsible for 25%, while the county is responsible for 75%. The Solicitor will reach out to Ron. Zimmerman. will need to wait six months to act upon it. 30 Thompson Street - Recently bought by Advanced Consulting, sO we A petition will be submitted to dissolve conservatorship for 102 and 104 Cherry Street. Since no one is interested in purchasing the property, the courts will Solicitor Brennan requested an executive session to discuss the sale of conservatorship properties and brief council on the litigation of the Palo Alto Onar motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was vacate the conservership and they will go up for tax sale. Police Agreement. unanimously approved. ENGINEER'S REPORT On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. 5 Police Chief Dempsey questioned if we could revisit the weight limits on borough bridges. The BRADS original traffic control plan is not working. Solicitor Brennan encouraged the chief to attend the DEP meeting on November 19th. Letters to Senator Twardzik, Representative Argall, and to DEP urging DEP to encourage BRADS to enforce the approved traffic plan. Potential grant opportunities were discussed. Discussion held about Main Street Matters Grant and how it could apply to the borough. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT - No report. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Carol Sutzko reviewed the Treasurer's report. She added the total of On a motion made by! B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. $238,288.33 to page two of the General Fund Report. TAX REPORT Onal motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. POLICE REPORT Agreement. An executive session was called to discuss litigation of the Palo Alto Police The executive session began at 7:40 p.m. Executive session adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ZONING REPORT On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by T. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Fire Chief Frank Uhrin thanked the Borough workers, the police and the construction workers who assisted at the gas leak on 61, everything went smoothly. Fire Chief Uhrin also thanked the Electric Light and the Street Department for assisting at the school in the fire prevention program that same day. No update is available on the hydrant replacement at this time; the water authority was notified, and he would like to get them in the ground before the winter arrives. A purchase order is requested for Phoenix Fire Company for chassis and pump maintenance for the engine. Council member Brennan asked for an update on which hydrants need to be repaired. The Chief explained all were able to be serviced and are back, except for two; at Caroline Avenue and Mayor Tomko noted that Schuylkill County was put under a severe drought Hancock Street. They need to be replaced and are ordered. notice. CODE DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julan, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. COMMUNICATIONS October 2, 2024 - Rescue Hook & Ladder Fire Company #3 would like to hold a October 3, 2024 - Part time police officer Harry Brown submitted his resignation Onar motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by B. Dempsey, to accept the boot drive on Sunday, November 10, 2024. from the St. Clair Police Force. communications, approved. OLD BUSINESS Ona a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to adopt the Resolution concerning the Intermunicipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the Borough of St. Clair and the Palo Alto Borough and for consideration, discussion and communication of the law enforcement between the Borough of St. Clair and the Borough of Palo Alto. Exhibit A being Resolution 9-2024 which is attached for reference. Paragraphs 12 and 15 were removed, and instead a one-year notice to cancel a five-year contract. Any major revisions would have to be brought back for further consideration, approved. Roll call was taken. Roll Call - Brennan - YES, B. Dempsey - YES, C. Dempsey - YES, Diehl - YES, Stednitz-Julian - YES, T. Dempsey YES. Approved. 7 On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey to tentatively approve the sale of 311 Broad Street for $5,000 and 438 S. Front Street for $8,000, subject to county and court approval. Roll call was taken. Roll Call - Brennan - YES, B. Dempsey - YES, C. Dempsey- - YES, Diehl - YES, Stednitz-Julian - YES, T. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey to authorize the payment for the Little League Project to Paul Risk Associates, Inc. t/d/bla SLC Excavating, LLC, of the contractor's two applications for payment totaling $84,121.30, Dempsey - YES. Approved. approved. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan to authorize the first and final payment to AMS (Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC) in the amount of $19,087.50 for the 2024 Crack Sealing project, approved. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to authorize a resolution to apply for funding and to prepare the grant application for the LSA Council decided to hold off on the Main Street Matters Grant opportunity for a max of $50,000 and a 25% match required which was due November 15, 2024. Based on Public Comment, on a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl to authorize letters be sent to DEP, state representatives and the state senator asking that they enforce the traffic control plan concerning tractor trailer traffic within the borough and the order control litigation for the BRADS landfill, Statewide Grant for the electric bucket truck, approved. approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to authorize letters to be presented from the Chief or other designated Borough representatives to the meeting with DEP raising the traffic issues, raising the odor issues, and lack of a leachate treatment facility which would generate leachate trucks from traveling in the On a motion by Brennan, seconded by B. Dempsey to authorize the purchase of parts for the repair of the two fire hydrants in the amount of $8,712.10 from Core On a motion by Brennan, seconded by C. Dempsey to enter into an agreement with Holden Realty to solicit proposals for the sale of 26 S. Front Street, subject On a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to enter into an agreement with Holden Realty to solicit proposals for the sale of 146 N. Nichols Street, subject to Borough, approved. &N Main, approved. to court approval, approved. court approval, approved. 8 NEW BUSINESS On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan to conditionally offer employment to Alisha Tucker as a crossing guard at the rate of $12.50 per hour pending passing her physical examinations and passing her clearances, approved. On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to authorize Rescue Hook & Ladder #3 to hold a Boot Drive on Sunday, November 10, 2024, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey to accept the resignation of part time policeman Harry Brown from the St. Clair Police Department, approved. On a motion by Brennan, seconded by C. Dempsey, to hire Neiko Eckley as a part time police officer at a rate of $25.00 per hour contingent upon successful completion of the academy and background check, approved. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, to pay all bills and On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by C. Dempsey, to adjourn the claims, properly approved by council; approved. meeting, at 8:20 p.m., approved. Roland Price Borough Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 9-20a4 AUTHORIZING ANINTERMUNICIPALLAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR AND THE BOROUGH OF PALO ALTO. WHERBAS, the Borough of St. Clair and the Borough of Palo. Alto wish to enter into an Intermunicipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement pursuant to the Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. S 46202(24); and WHEREAS, said intermunicipal agreements are authorized by the general municipal WHEREAS, the Borough of Palo. Alto is agreeable to contribute to the cost of providing such law enforcement services by making monetary payments to the Borough ofSt. Claira as laws of Pennsylvania pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S.A. $ 2304, et seq.; and noted herein; and WHBREAS, the Borough of St. Clair desires, by resolution, to authorize said contract for the performance oflaw enforcement services for the Borough of Palo Alto by the Borough of St. Clair, NOW,THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED, this 7th day ofNovember, 2024, that: 1. The Borough of St. Clair hereby authorizes, by this Resolution, the Intermunicipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A", which isi incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. 2. 3. The appropriate Borough officials are authorized to sign any and all documents Ifthere are any minor changes to or typographical errors in the attached and to take any and all actions to enter into said Agreement and to effectuate same. Agreement, the Agreement may be signed by the Borough officials and the minor changes ratified at a subsequent council meeting. 4. Ifthe Borough of Palo Alto requests any changes which are considered significant by the Borough ofSt. Clair solicitor, this matter shall be brought before Borough Council to review the significant changes prior to the. Agreement being signed by the Borough officials. anything contained herein, it is agreed that in all instances where special supplies, stationary, notices, forms and the like must be issued in the name of] Palo Alto, the same shall be supplied by Palo Alto at its own cost and expense. 5. All persons employed in the performance of such law enforcement services and functions pursuant to this Agreement for Palo Alto shall be St. Clair employees. For the purpose of performing law enforcement services and functions, pursuant to this Agreement and only for the purpose of giving official status to the performance thereof, every St. Clair officer engaged in performing any such law enforcement services and function shall be deemed to be aj police officer ofPalo Alto while performing law enforcement services for Palo Alto, which is within the scope oft this Agreement and is a municipal function. 6. The current organizational structure oft the St. Clair Borough Police Department shall be considered the necessary organizational structure to implement this Agreement. Itis further understood that St. Clair Borough continues to be empowered to enter into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits, including Social Security, for its employees who provide law enforcement services under this Agreement. 7. Palo Alto shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment ofany salaries, wages, or other compensation to any St. Clair personnel performing law enforcement services hereunder for Palo Alto, or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement. Except as herein otherwise provided, Palo Alto shall not be liable for compensation ori indemnity to any St. Clair employee fori injury or sickness arising out ofhis or her employment, 8. Palo Alto, its officers and employees, shall not be deemed to assume any liability forintentional or negligent acts of St. Clair or ofany officer thereof. 9. Law enforcement services shall bej provided by St. Clair on the basis of the following payments subject to adjustment as set forth below. Palo Alto agrees toj pay the following annual amounts for such services, payable in advance, in equal monthly installments on the first day ofe each month. The base annual amounts are as: follows: Cost of Services: 2025 $130,000.00 $136,500.00 $143,325.00 $150,491.25 $158,015,81 $165,916.60 $174,212.43 $182,923.05 $192,069.20 $201,672.66 2026 (plus 5% = $6,500.00) 2027 (plus 5%-86,825.00) 2028 (plus 5% =$7,166.25) 2029 (plus 5%=$7,524.56) 2030 (plus 5%-$7,900.79) 2031 (plus 5%=$ $8,295.83) 2032 (plus 5%-$ $8,710.62) 2033 (plus 5% = $9,146.15) 2034 (plus 5% = $9,603.46) 2 Payment Schedule: Monthly payment shall be made on the first day of each: month as compensation for thej previous month'ss service. 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2035 $10,833.33 $11,375.00 $11,943.75 $12,540.94 $13,167.98 $13,826.38 $14,517.70 $15,243.59 $16,005.77 $16,806.06 10. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when executed and delivered, shall together constitute one and the same instrument. 11. Itis the intent of the parties to be covered under the auspices of any applicable immunity granted by law. To the extent permitted by law, each party shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party and its officers, employees, or agents from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, which such party ori its officers, employees, or agents may incur as ai result of any claim, demand, suit, or cause of action or proceeding ofa any kind or nature arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the negligent performance ofthis Agreement by the other party, its employeès, officers and agents. Eachj party shall promptly notify the other party ofe each claim, cooperate with the other party in the defense and resolution ofe each claim and shall not settle or otherwise dispose oft the claim without the other party's! participation. The indemnification provisions oft this Agreement shall survive termination ofthis Agreement for any claims that may be filed after the termination date oft the. Agreement provided the claims are based upon actions that occurred during the term oft this Agreement. Ifal legal action should arise from any event involving St. Clair personnel providing services in Palo. Alto under this Agreement, St. Clair will assume responsibility for such legal action. All revenues resulting from or imposed in connection with arrests, parking tickets, restitution or prosecutions in Palo Alto, by St. Clair, or any other law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, shall be paid to Palo. Alto. This includes, but is not limited to, periodic District Justice and Schuylkill County Clerk ofCourts payments received' by Palo Alto. 13. The St. Clair Police Department will maintain all records relevânt to law enforcement services provided to Palo Alto under this Agreement and will submit ai monthly report of all police activities including the Uniform Crime Report to Palo Alto on a monthly basis. 3 14. Itis the intention oft the parties to provide for regular communication and annual review ofl law enforcement services provided under this Agreement to ensure adequate levels of service to the Palo Alto community; therefore, the parties agree that St. Clair will provide an annual evaluation ofl law enforcement services in advance of the Palo Alto Borough Council regularly scheduled meeting for October or at any other time agreed to by the parties. The report will provide a summary ofl law enforcement activities oft the year, goals for the upcoming year, and detail crime statistics including Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Report ("UCR") information and call volume. The term ofthis Agreement shall commence on January 1,2025, and shall continue until December 31,2035. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, either party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days' notice to the other party at the official address oft the respective borough councils. The parties acknowledge that the Borough ofSt. Clair will incur certain costs to add staffi in order toj provide the services noted herein. The parties also acknowledge that ift this contract is terminated before the term noted herein Palo. Alto will incur costs to restart its police department. Therefore, ife either party terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of the ten (10) year anticipated term, the party terminating the Agreement shall pay the other party the sum of $300,000.00 as liquidated damages. Itis the clear intent of the parties tol have the liquidated damages provision survive termination ofthe Agreement. Further, this liquidated damages provision is ai non-exclusive remedy, which allows for either party to pursue other remedies available under the laws ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 16. This Agreement constitutes the entire and complete Agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all other understandings, arrangements, commitments and representations. create any third party beneficiary rights. laws of the Commonwealth ofF Pennsylvania. 17. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party. This Agreement does not 18. This Agreement is made and shall be construed under and in accordance with the 19. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all ofwhichi together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 20. This Agreement is intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent petmitted by applicable law. Ifany provision ofthis Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall, for any reason and to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder ofthis Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby but rather shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. each party. 21. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing executed on behalf of 4 22. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by each party following enactment by each party of authorizing ordinances pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Law oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Actual provision of law enforcement services shall be at the discretion of the acting ChiefofSt. Clair Police Department. Itist the intention oft the parties that this Agreement begin as soon as possible on or after January 1,2025, given the scheduling demands for both municipalities. executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending tol be legally bound, the undersigned have BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR Mayor Attest: Council President Secretary BOROUGH OF PALO ALTO Mayor Attest: Council President Secretary 5 Mayor's Report November 2024 1. As the holidays approach, residents are reminded to use designated drivers if 2. Residents are urged to be aware of "porch thieves" as holiday deliveries increase. celebrating with alcoholic beverages. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the St. Clair Lions Club has named William H. Umbenhaur as WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur is a long-time member of] Holy the St. Clair Lions Club Citizen of the Year for 2024; and, Apostles Episcopal Church; and, WHEREAS, William H. Ombenhaur has been associated with the St. Clair Fire Department as a member ofthe Rescue Hook and Ladder Fire Company for many many years; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has been an active coach and supporter WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur is a member of various fraternal organizations including Pulaski Lodge #216F.& A.M. and Mineral Lodge #285, Independent Order ofOdd Fellows, and has practiced their noble ethical precepts ofyouth athletic programs in the Borough of St. Clair; and, in all of his life's work; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has served the Borough of St. Clair as Councilman, Borough Superintendent, and Tax Collector for the past 38 years; and, WHEREAS, William H. Umbenhaur has played an integral role in the political, economic, religious, and social development of the Borough ofSt. Clair; Now, Therefore, on this the 27th day of October, 2024, I, Mayor Richard E. Tomko do Proclaim that the month of November 2024 be "William H. Umbenhaur Month" in the Borough of St. Clair. Historical Note St. Clair Dairy was organized on October 1, 1922 under the proprietorship of Edward By 1933 the dairy had grown to have 19 employees and eight delivery trucks. The St. Clair Dairy ceased to operate in the late 1960's or early 1970's. Honicker and Walter Stephens. Alfred Benesch & Company 400 One! Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, PA1 17901 www.benesch.com P570-622-4055 benesch November7,2024 Mr. T. Dempsey Council President 16SThird. Street St. Clair, PA 17970 RE: Consulting Engineer's Report (CER) Benesch Project No. 32089.02 Dear Mr. Dempsey: Thei following is the status of engineering services performed by our firm as of this date: ENGINEERING CONSULTATIONS & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Grant Assistance (32089.02, Task5 5) PCCD Police Grant We have been working with the Police Department andi the Borough regarding the purchasing and grant reporting requirements. Quarterly reporting is required for the life oft the grant term (until March 31, 2025), which we have been providing on behalf oft the Borough. Computers have already been purchased and are being utilized. Most of the police radios have been delivered and are being utilized. The remaining grant funds will be used to purchase additional computer and networke equipment. St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20) On October 17, 2024, a pre-final site inspection was held with the Contractor (SLC Excavating), and a punch list was generated and provided. All work is complete with only a few cleanup items remaining, As such, the Contractor submitted his first application for payment for all work minus retainage, in the amount of $75,709.17. They also submitted their second andi final application for the retainage in the amount of $8,412.13. Both applications total the original contract price of $84,121.30, We recommend Council approve both applications. The Contractor will revisit the site in the Spring to review grass growth and will reseed if and Ouroffice will continue to assist the Borough with providing progress reports to DCNR as required. where necessary. 2024 Crack Sealing (32089.02, Task 6) Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC (AMS) has completed installing 750 gallons of asphalt joint and crack sealing under the direction oft the Street Department fort the amount of $19,087.50. Assuch, AMS has submitted its first and final invoice for the same amount. Council should consider authorizing this payment. NFIP Compliance Audit Program (32089.03,Task1) On October 23, 2024, our office participated in a meeting with FEMA and Borough officials to discuss the Borough's administration of the Floodplain Ordinance regarding training, reporting, and enforcement. We will continue to assist the Borough Floodplain Administrator with compliance tasks required by FEMA. CER.SC2024.110.docx St Clair Borough Council Pagel2 benesch SR 1006-M89 (32089.02, Task 6) inJune 2025 and end later that year. Caroline Ave House Numbers (32089.02, Task 3) On October 30, 2024, PennDOT held a virtual meeting to discuss the planned resurfacing project for Wade Road and Hancock Street, There will be some ADA ramp work associated with the project. Work is planned to begin The County 911 Center has contacted the Borough regarding house numbering along Caroline. Ave in both the Borough and the Township. Our office will assist the Borough with addressing the matter. SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS STS LD (31137.31, Task1 1) Alls sitework is complete. However, we are awaiting the submission of record plans before closing out this project. The applicant recently stated that they are working through the paperwork for the Notice of Termination relative to the NPDES permit and anticipate providing record drawings shortly. POTENTIAL FUNDING/GRANT SOURCES (31433.02, Task 5) RECREATION 2025 DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Jan 21, 2025 Application Deadline: April 2, 2025 Uses: Grant funds must be used for rehabilitation and/or new development of basic outdoor recreation and park facilities that provide al high level of recreational value, such as playgrounds and pavilions with ADA accessibility. Priorities this year are planning and development projects that focus on recreation for all and rehab of existing parks. Funding: Grant funding ranges from $60,000 -$ $100,000: $10,000 is earmarked for Professional Services only and requires no match. $20,000 is earmarked for Materials and/or Equipment only and requires no match. Grant funds over $30,000 may be used for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labor and require a $1 for $1 match. DCNR Grant $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 Total project costs range from $90,000- $170,000 Match Requirement $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 Total Project Costs $90,000 $110,000 $130,000 $150,000 $170,000 Timeline: Anticipated award notifications: Fall 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2029 Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting, Pickleball court, other playground improvements. St Clair Borough Council Page 13 benesch 2025 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation. Program (GTRP) Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Feb1,2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 etc. Can fund indoor or outdoor facilities. Uses: Can fund planning grants, as well as construction/repairfrehab grants, for a wide variety of community recreation facilities, like baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, pools, Funding: Grants shall not exceed $250,000 for any project. 15% local match required. Can be land value and other state grant funds, In-kind match NOT accepted. Timeline: Anticipated award notifications: Fall 2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2030 Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting, Pickleball court, other playground improvements. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VEHICLES Current Status: OPEN USDA Rural Development; Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grart Program Application Deadline: Applications accepted continuously throughout the year. Uses: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/ori improve essential community facilities (including police & fire stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Low interest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%). Most funding vial low-interest loans. 2025 PA DCED: Main Street Matters program (MSM) Current Status: OPEN (as of Sep 3, 2024) Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2024 Uses: The Main Street Matters program is designed tos support downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available tos support trevitalization efforts inj planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and the increase ofsafety and: security. Funding: There are different grant opportunities within this program; Planning Grants: Max grant: $50,000 Local Match: 25% Localr match: 50% (typ) Façade, business improvement, district development: Maxgrant: varies $100,000 - $1,000,000, depending on program The program does allow multiple applications St Clair Borough Council Pagel 14 benesch TRANSPORTATION/INRASTRUCTURE Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Mar1, 2025 Application Deadline: July31,2025 2025 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Uses: Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, roadway drainage, connectivity oftransportation assets, and transit-oriented development. Bridge replacements and rehabilitations are eligible. Funding: Grants are: available for projects with at total cost of $100,000 or more. Grants shall not exceed $3M for any project. municipalities for the past several rounds. Anticipated Award Announcement: Spring 2026 pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements Typically requires 30% local match, although the local match requirement has been waived for Potential Project/s): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge replacement; streetscapes, sidewalks, MULTI-PURPOSE/USE 2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share. Account (LSA) - Statewide Current Status: OPEN (as of Sep 01, 2024) Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2024 Uses: Projects that improve the quality ofl life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. Eligible uses include acquisition; construction; renovation; demolition; infrastructure; purchase of vehicles, machinery yand/or equipment; and project design and administrative costs. Funding: Grants are available for projects with at total eligible cost of $25,000 or more, 10% of total grant award (this is typicallyi insufficient to cover these costs). Grants shall not exceed $1M for any project. 0 Applicants may submit multiple applications. NO Match is required. HOWEVER, engineering, design, inspection, and permitting are limited to HAZARD MITIGATION FY2024 FEMA Flood Mitigation. Assistance (FMA) Swift Current Grant Current Status: OPEN (as of Nov 01, 2024) Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2025 Uses: The purpose of FMA: Swift Current is to reduce or eliminate the flood risk to NFIP-participating communities and repetitive flood damage to structures and buildings insured by the NFIP followinga flood-related disaster event, and to enhance community flood resilience within NFIP-participating communities. It does so by providing funding for mitigation opportunities immediately after af flood disaster event with the aim of delivering timely mitigation outcomes. Grants are federally funded 75%-100% (typically 75%6). PEMAI might cover the remaining 25%. Funding: St Cialr Borough Council Page 15 benesch PENDING/AWARDED GRANT APPLICATIONS 2022 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (LSA)- - Statewide Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Garbage Truck $306,523.87 $4,914.87 (1,6%) Mar 15 2022 Mar 16: 2023 AWARDED $301,609 Jun 302026 Truck ordered Feb 14,2024. Expected delivery Dec 2024. 2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD); Local Law Enforcement. Support (LLES) Grant Program Equipment: and Technological Upgrades $177,018 $0(0%) Oct312 2022 Mar 82023 (Second Rnd) AWARDED $87,660 Mar 31 2025 Computers installed and already reimbursed by PCCD. Majority of police radios delivered and arei in use; awaiting reimbursement. Grant amendment approvedt to purchase additional computer equipment. Northward Playground Basketball Courts 2022 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Grant Period Ends Project Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status $70,000 $20,000 (29%6) Apre 62022 Sep 62022 AWARDED! $50,000 Dec 31 2026 Design and construction in 2025. 2023 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program John Siney Park $125,000 $47,500 (38%) Apr5 52023 Oct52023 AWARDED! $77,500 Dec 31 2027 Design and construction in 2025. Electric Bucket Truck $285,000 $o (0%) Nov 30 2023 Oct 22: 2024 Not Awarded 2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local. Share Account (ISA)-Statewide St Clair Borough Council Page 16 Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Award Notification Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough. Portion Date Submitted Application Status benesch 2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing. Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (LSA)- -S Statewide Firehouse Addition $651,360 $0(096) Nov 302023 Oct22:2024 AWARDED $400,000 2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing. Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) Youth Basketball Court (Third St Playground) $75,500 $11,325/ (15%) May 31 2024 Under Review Anticipated Award Notification Nov: 19: 2024 2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Ann Street Rehabilitation $222,500 $0(096) July 31 2024 Under Review Anticipated Award Notification March 2025 ST. CLAIR POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS 1. Little League Project - Council should consider authorizing payment oft the contractor's two applications for 2. 2024 Crack Sealing - Contractor submitted their first and final invoice in the contracted amount of payment totaling $84,121.30 (the original contract amount). $19,087.50. Council should consider authorizing the payment. 3. Potential Grant Opportunities a. 2025 PA DCED CFA: LSA Statewide - Council should consider passingaresolution to apply for funding and should consider authorizing Benesch to prepare the grant application on behalf of the Borough (max b. 2025 PAI DCED: Main Street Matters - Council may wish to consider applying for a planning grant (max FFY 2024 FY2024 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Swift Current Grant - Council may wish to authorize Benesch to investigate this funding opportunity to determine if the Borough is a highly $1M, no match required). Applications are due Nov 30, 2024. $50,000; 25% match required). Applications are due Nov: 15, 2024. qualified candidate. Applications are due. Jan 31, 2025. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Ifyou have any questions or comments concerning the above, please contact our office. Sincerely, GL Brian' W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager Attachments: CFA LSA-Statewide - Draft Resolution Cc: Atty. Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor Local Share Accountl Siatewide Guidelines 07/04/2024 Appendix I-A Authorized Official Resolution Bei it RESOLVED, that the Schuylkill County $_299,300 Borough of St. Clair of hereby request a Statewide Local Share. Assessment grant of from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Electric Utility Truck Purchase, Bei it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant does hereby designate Thomas Dempsey, Council President, and Carol Sutzko, Borough Treasurer as the official(s) to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough of St. Clair and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant. I, Roland Price, Jr., duly qualified Secretary oft the Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote of the Borough of St. Clair St. Clair Borough Council Schuylkill County PA, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy ofa ata regular meeting held November 7, 2024. and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes oft the St. Clair Borough Council and remains in effect as of this date. IN WITNESS THEREOF, Iaffix my hand and attach the seal oft the Borough ofSt. Clair this 7th day of November, 2024. Borough of St. Clair Name of Applicant Schuylkill County County Roland Price, Jr., Borough Secretary 7 Electric Light Department Report October2024 September's Energy Cost/ usage =$ 14494289/1.902315 KWH Borough Wide Power Blips Sunday 10/6/24 at 13:40- On PPL: side -reclosure actated-43167/549979 Borough wide power blip and a localized outage northeast section, Thurs. 10/17-9:40 am - restored 40 min. Completed and electronically filed P.U.C. 56.231 monthly reports for. June, July, August and September. completed/returned AMP Ohio questionnaire and Borough electrical Data for Peak shaving generators. 10/1/24-9:00 am - onsite meeting Dark Water intersection, UGI relocating gas line, there downt to Wal-Mart. Roland / myself met with an Engineer conducting an investigation on UGI main being hit by excavator in May. On site meeting with Electrical Inspectors at 22 North Second Street, apartments and future ice Cream Shop. Installed 4- 20-amp circuits with 4 GFCI receptacles mounted on outside of rear garage to be used for events. Continued prepping/painting: steel poles on the 400 block ofs south Second Street, this blocki is finished. Started prepping/painting poles on 500 block South Second, pole painting project completed 10-11-24!1 Terminated Electric service to 3 for non-payment - Restored 2 same day, pd. In full+f fees. Replace blown fuse open delta transformer setup on 100 block north Third Street. Replace meter that stopped working Schuylkill County Housing Maintenance Building. Trouble with Landlord/owner rehabbing 215 South Morris, cut off service until all work complete/Inspected. Spoke with several customèrs on usage, payment arrangements, by request, accuracy tests done on 2 meters. Took Electric Bills to Pottsville post office, old flags from Borough drop box and post office to Sch. Memorial. Took down banners and some flags on Second Street, preparation to hang Christmas Decorations. Checked flood lights and PA System for Halloween Parade, Josh worked parade setting up PA: system / lighting. Started to prepare for Budget meeting, projected Energy needs/cost for 2025, Estimate for 2nd feed, etc. New Electric Service hookup at 438 South Mill Street. Hung Christmas decorations on Second Street, wired all in, changed bulbs etc. Reviewed delinquent book, printed and posted 81 - 48 hour disconnect notices Hung new service drop, energized new 4 gang base, installed 4 meters (3 new: accounts) rear 22 North Second. Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned manyphone calls and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino 11-7-2024 Borough of St Clair September 2024 Treasurer's Report - General Fund TOTAL Ordinary income/Expense Income 301.10 * Real Estate Tax, Current 301.30. Real Estate Tax, Delinquent 310.01 - Per Capita Tax, Current 310.03 Per Capita Tax, Delinquent 310.10 - Real Estate Transfer Tax 310.20 Earned Income Tax 310.41 - Occupation Tax, Current 310.43. Occupation Tax, Delinquent 310.50. Local Service Tax 331.12. Police Fines 342.20. Rental Income - Boro Property 355.04. - Beverage License Fees 355.05. Gen Mun Pension Sys State Aid 355.07. Foreign Fire Insurance Premi... 359. - Intergovernmental Revenue 361.33 Variance/Zoning Permits 362.10 - Police Protection Services 364.30 - Solid Waste Collection Fees 389.00 Miscellaneous Income 392.18 Transfers from Electric Light 3,308.34 1,619.68 121.00 137.50 3,845.47 13,655.15 32.34 57.75 463.93 1,762.68 12,500.00 1,000.00 150,997.32 12,914.14 155.32 100.00 7,166.67 37,592.93 3,457.80 100,000.00 350,888.02 25,488.72 60,088.19 38,755.72 6,671.32 45,270.94 1,383.95 4,237.69 15,210.76 8,068.84 Total income Expense Administration Department Health & Sanitation Department Miscellaneous Department Planning & Zoning Department Police Protection Department 403.00 Tax Collection Department 409.00 Borough Buildings Department 411.00. Fire Department 419.00. Educational Services Page 1 Borough of St Clair September 2024 Treasurer's Report - General Fund TOTAL 32,769.81 5,686.70 4,928.47 68,999.31 460.80 318,021.22 32,866.80 430.00 - Streets & Bridges Department 452.00. - Recreation Department 481.00 - Payroll Tax Expense 487.00 Employer Benefits & W/H 491.00 Prior Year Expenditure Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other income/Expense Other Income Total Other Income Other Expense 341.000. Interest, Dividend Income 5,010.49 5,010.49 492.00 Transfers Department 492.130- Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.305. Transfer to Gen Fund Cap : Total 492.00 Transfers Department 25,000.00 3,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 Total Other Expense Page 2 Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report - Electric Light Fund September 2024 TOTAL Ordinary Income/Expense Income 7372,40 Electric Energy Sales 7372,50 Sales Tax Discounts 7372.55 Processing Fees 7372.57 Service Fees Total income Expense 7401.00 Electric Light 7401120 Superintendent 7409300. Rental Expense 7442141 Office Manager 7442142 Administrative Assistant 7442143. Lineman 7442144 Assistant Lineman 7442210 Office Supplies 7442220 Electrical Materials & Supplies 7442231 Gasoline & Oil 7442321 . Telephone 7442361 AMP- Ohio 7442370 - Maintenance & Repairs 7442372 - Technology/Computer Expenses Total 7401.00. Electric Light Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other income/Expense Other Income 341.000 Interest, Dividend Income Total Other Income Other Expense 376,361.80 25.00 800.00 500.00 377,686.80 5,420.60 12,212.04 4,048.00 2,379.68 4,561.68 3,852.80 1,377.40 475.45 189.56 262.33 195,389.96 940.00 1,125.00 232,234.50 232,234.50 145,452.30 4,766.31 4,766.31 492.00 Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.80 Transfer to General Fund Total 492.00 Transfers Department 11,500.00 100,000.00 111,500.00 Page 1 Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2024 Sep 30, 24 ASSETS Current Assets cnecking/Savings 100.10. Elec. Lgt. Sales Tax- Mid Penn 100.12. PLGIT - Elec Light Deposit Acct 100.121. PLGIT PRIME Elec. Light Dep. 100.13 PLGIT - Elect Lgt Capital Rsrv 100.131 - PLGIT PRIME-Elec.Light Cap R... 100.14. PLGIT - Electric Light Fund 100.15 - PLGIT- FIRE INS ESCROW ACCT 100.16. PLGIT- General Fund 100.17. PLGIT - General Fund Cap Reserv 100.171 - PLGIT PRIME-Gen. Fund Cap. i. 100.18 - PLGIT - HD Land Devel Escrow 100.19 - PLGIT- Highway Aid Fund 100.191 - PLGIT PRIME - Highway Aid Fu... 100.20 - Elec. Light Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.21 - PLGIT - Home Program 100.22. PLGIT - Recreation Grant Fund 100.221 - PLGIT PRIME - Recreation Grant 100.23. - PLGIT - Sinking Fund 100.231 PLGIT PRIME-S Sinking Fund 100.24 - PLGIT - Street Opening Permit 100.241 - PLGIT PRIME Street Opening 100.30 - Gen. Fund Chk. (Mid Penn) 100.40 - PLGIT-Bridge Construction Fund 100.401 - PLGIT PRIME- Bridge Cons. F... 100.50 - PLGIT Demolition Fund 100.501 - PLGIT PRIME - Demolition Fund 100.80 - PLGIT Ann St Maintenance Fund 100.81 - PLGIT/PRIME Ann St Maintenance 100.90 - PLGIT - Building Permit Fund 105.10 - PLGIT - Payroll Fund 105.20 - PLGIT - Withholding Account 110. - Petty Cash 110.10 - Petty Cash - General Fund 110.20 Petty Cash - Swimming Pool - GF 17,303.67 2,752.58 23,439.35 3,015.33 321,947.02 872,362.78 38,074.24 201,015.45 3,015.33 318,181.72 17,996.73 31.90 94,884.95 5,673.01 871.60 54,022.57 184.78 36,653.91 403,584.11 47.17 80,232.80 37,272.88 15.31 136,407.33 6,030.34 286,945.36 0.08 33,465.32 104,526.34 494.01 931.01 500.00 200.00 300.00 3,102,378.98 Total Checking/Savings Page 1 Tax Collector's Remittance to' Taxing Districts WILLIAMUMBENHAUR-2024-1 SAINT CLAIR. BOROUGH For 09/01/2024 thru 09/30/2024 Date Created 09/30/2024 SAINTCLAIR BOROUGH Taxing District Municipaliy/Boromgh Per Capita/Borough Occupation'l Other A. Collections 1. Balance Collectable Beginning of] Month 2A. Additions: Duringt thel Month (*) 2B. Deductions: Credits During the! Month (from line 17) 3. Total Collectable 4. Less: Face Collections for thel Month 5. Less: Deletions/Exemptions from thel List (*) 6. Less: Exonerations (*) Less: LsAoplemahsalanets (*) 8. |Balance collectable End ofl Month B. Reconcilliation of Cash Collected 10. Plus: Penalties 11. Less: Discounts 12. Total Cash Collected per Column 13. Total Cash Collected- ( (12A +1 12B +1 12C+12D) 45413.16 45413.16 711.28 3400.00 3400.00 50,00 5,00 3345.00 50,00 5.00 55.00 1428.00 1428.00 18.90 2.10 2.10 1404.90 18.90 1.89 20.79 44701.88 711.28 71.13 782.41 9. Face Amount of Collections- (must agree with) line 4+7) 858.20 (*) ATTACH ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: BY YOUR. TAXING DISTRICT C. Payment ofTaxes 14. Amount Remitted During the Month (*) Date Transaction # Amount TOTAL. ALL TAXES Total 0,00 858.201 858.20 15. Amount Paid witht this Report. Appilcable to this Reportingl Month Transaction # 16. Total Remitted Thisl Month 17. List, Other Credit. Adjustments (*) Parcel/ PerCapita # Name Amount Total Tax Collector 0.00 930-3087 Date 18. Interest Earnings (ifapplicable) TAXING DISTRICT USE (OPTIONAL) Carryover from Previous $_ Month Amount Collected This Month Less Amount Paid this Month $_ Ending Balance lillan Zimleuhauk Iverify this is a complete and accurate. reporting oft the balance collectable, taxes collected andi remitted for the month. $ Received by (taxing district): Title: Date: Iacknowledge the receipt oft thist report. Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report October 2024 Description Fence Shed Payment Cell Tower Modifications Shed Payment Application Application Status Confirmed Collected Pending On-Going Collected Payment Location 16N.2nd Coal Fired Pizza 100 Oak Street Fairview Street Memorial Stadium Fernwood Ave. Date 10/12/2024 Zoning Inspection Zoning Permit 10/2/2024 Zoning Permit 10/7/2024 Zoning Inspection 10/15/2024 Zoning Permit 10/18/2024 Axillary Building Zoning Permit 10-22-2024 Stand By Generator Notify non- Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 11-7-2024 Saint Clair Fire Department Fire Alarm Report October: 2024 October-01 STILL ALARM 10:52 hours 211 Washington St. Port Carboni for smoke ina structure. Alert/Columbia, and Deputy Skrobak responded with the tower ladder. Members arrived tot find an electrical issue. Command released outof town units. (SIS59) In service October-01 STILL ALARM 14:19h hours 409 Sr. 209 Highway East Norwegian Township fora vehicle accident unknown injury. Alert/Columbia, Good Will, Cumbola, responded. October-01 STILL ALARM 18:26 hours 11 North Second St. for a special assignment. Alert/Columbia, Deputy and SCPD responded. Members use the tower ladder to remove a October-02: STILL ALARM 08:13 hours 406 SR: 209 Highway East Norwegian Township for a tree down. Alert/Columbia, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members arrived in the area October-11 GENERAL ALARM 12:46 hours 125 North Second St. for a smoke detector activation. All companies and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members accessed the basement to locate the alarm and found unsanitary conditions throughout the property.. A separate will bei filed to the code officer. (AFA62) In service 40 minutes. October-16 STILLALARM 22:43 hours 298 East Sherman St. for a landing zone. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin, Skrobak, Schuylkill EMS, and SCPD responded. Members secured the landing zone and assisted with lifting. (LZ62) In service 45 minutes. Otoper-175IILALARH 21:23 hours 925 1stSt. Mechanicsville for a brush fire. West End, Phoenix responded. Members assisted city units and DCNR crews. In service (BF68) In October-18 STILL ALARM 20:02 hours Joseph HLong Blvd. and West Hancock St. fora vehicle accident unknown injury. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, Phoenix, and Fire Police. Members provided traffic control and cleared roadway of debris. (MVA62) In service 45 October-20 STILL ALARM 19:38 hours 417 Dock St. Schuylkill Haven for at fire standby. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded with an engine and tower. Members 30 minutes. Members provided traffic control. (MVA08) In service 45 minutes. piece ofwood hanging off the roof. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes. with nothing found. (TD08) In service 20 minutes. service 2 hours. minutes. were on standby for 21 hours. (FSB63) In service 21 hours. October-215 STILL ALARM 14:50 hours Wood St. and EastWashington St. Port Carbon fora a brush fire. Phoenix, West End, Chief Uhrin and. Johns responded. Members assisted units October-22 STILL ALARM 09:25 hours 384 Pottsville/ /St. Clair Highway East Norwegian Township for a vehicle into al light pole. Alert/Columbia, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members controlled fluids. (MVA08) In service 35 minutes. with extinguishment and overhaul. (BF59) In service 31 hours. October-22 CHIEF CALL 13:56 hours 350 Terry Rich Blvd. (Aspen. Denta!) for av vehicle over the embankment. Chief. Johns and Skrobak responded. Chiefs alongwith Police found the driver out of the vehicle. Chiefs had an engine respond fori the vehicle wheni it was being October-22 STILL ALARM 14:20 hours 350 Terry Rich Blvd. (Aspen Denta!) for a vehicle over the embankment. Alert/Columbia, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members watched as the vehicle was pulled upasaprecaution. (MVA62) In service 20 minutes. October-23 STILL ALARM 06:11 hours 1398 Sr. 61 Highway New Castle Township for a vehicle accidenty wu-Ater/coumbs, Rescue, West End, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members assisted EMS with patient care. (MVA17) 35 minutes. October-23STLL. ALARM 07:50 hours 780. Joseph H Long Blvd. for a gas leak. Alert/Columbia, West End, Chief Uhrin, Skrobak, Schuyikill County Emergency Management, SCPD, Fire Police, UGI, PPL, and Construction companies responded. Members secured a water supply and assisted with evacuations and traffic control. October-26 STILL ALARM 18:49 hours 1 South Second St. for a Carbon Monoxide alarm. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Johns responded. Members did air monitoring on all floors, and found low levels of COin the basement, ventilation was performed, and the Oetoper27STILALARH 17:10 hours New' Wade Rd. and Peach Mountain Rd. New Castle Townshipi for al brush/rubbisht fire. Pottsville City units along with West End Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members extinguished a small area of brush. (BF17) In service 2 towed upt the embankment. (CHF62) In service 40 minutes. (NGL62) In service 8.5 hours. landlord was contacted. (CO62) In service 40 minutes. hours. October-27STILL, ALARM 20:22 hours 236 Mill Creek. Avenue East Norwegian Township for atree down blocking one lane. Alert/Columbia, Phoenix, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members cleared thet tree from the roadway. (TD08) In service 15 minutes. October-28 STILLALARM 19:43 hours Joseph HI Long Blvd. and' West Hancock St. fora vehicle accident with injury. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Johns responded. Members controued fluids and traffic. As members were int the process of taking up, they were sent to ap pedestnanaccident on North Second St. (MVA62) In service 30 minutes. October-28 STILL ALARM 20:18 hours 24 North Second St. for a pedestrian accident. Alert/Columbia, Deputy Skrobak responded from Hancock St. and. Joseph HLong Blvd. Members assisted with traffic and assisted EMS. (PMVA62) In service 15 minutes. October-28 STILL ALARM 20:21 hours 298 East Sherman St. for a landingzone. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin, Skrobak, and. Johns responded. Members secured the landing zone and assisted with lifting. (LZ62) In service 45 minutes. Comments: The following alarm boxes were tested; 33,31,61,43, On October 23rd, 2024, the St. Clair Fire Department held the annual Fire Prevention Program at the St. Clair Elementary School. General Alarms Still Alarms False Alarms Total calls 1 19 0 21 Chief Calls/ Public Service 1 Respectulysubmites, Fokulin Frank Uhrin Fire Chief BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR - CODE ENFORCEMENT-PROPERIY MAINTENANCE 16 South Third Street StC Clair, PA17970 PHONE: 570-429-0640 Fax: 570-429-2829 November 7, 2024 TOTAL COMPLAINTS-37 RENTAL INSPECTIONS-3 Respectfully, Michelle D. Brestowski Code Enforcement Officer Rescue, Hook, And Ladder Fire Company #3, The 136 North Second St. Saint Clair PA, 17970 THe rescue hook and ladder is asking the st.clair borough at thet first week of november if we can do al boot drive this willl be our last one of the year Thank you for ever thing you do fori thet fire companies int town Dave linkchorst,captain at the rescue n/io/24 October 3, 2024 To: Chief Dempsey and St Clair Borough Officials. lwould like to take this opportunity to thank you for hiring me to work foryour department. Unfortunately, at this timel Iv will be submitting my resignation. Itwas a pledsure to work for you and serve for your Borough Police Department. Sincerely HarryBrown BGE