ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION November 26, 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, Tony Klazas, and Mayor Tomko. Absent were Bill Dempsey, Norm Diehl, and Others in attendance included Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey, Police ChiefV William Dempsey, Barbara Artz, and Mike Petrozino. Mike Petrozino is concerned of Limited Liability Corporations (LLC's)purchasing properties, running them into the ground and leaving town. He questioned if there is an ordinance we can adopt, to control them. Police Chief Dempsey mentioned that the City of Pottsville has a stipulation to have property managers live within a certain radius of the property. Code Officer Michelle Brestowski already maintains a point of contact for all rental properties within our Borough. Mayor Tomko added that Schuylkill County Municipal Authority has a contact person and phone number for every customer. The Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino cited that he will be adding to the December agenda a request to purchase a voltage regulator as part of the maintenance for the switchyard. It takes 8-12 weeks for delivery. HE stated that there will be two resolutions to be adopted concerning the. AMP contract at December council meeting. Borough Secretary Roland Price and Bob met with several AMP representatives regarding the peak shaving generators. At this point, everything looks good. Possible placement for the 3 MW generators may be where the poles are currently stored near the switchyard. Superintendent Petrozino is still pushing to receive additional generators; if that were to happen, additional space would need to be acquired. Ifall comes to fruition, and AMP puts it to the forefront, the project could potentially happen in2 2026. Council members asked several questions. Petrozino added that by having the generators, it would help with capacity charges for the entire consortium, They will Chief William Dempsey asked for an executive session to discuss negotiations. He is adding three names to the agenda to be hired for the part time police positions. They are currently all full-time police at other municipalities, looking to supplement their Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey asked for an executive session for personnel Mayor Tomko asked if the following be added to the December agenda: "Accept a motion to empower the Borough Secretary to communicate with the Pennsylvania Senate and the House of Representatives Committees on Environmental finance on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. President Thomas Dempsey. PUBLIC COMMENT situation will be discussed further with Solicitor Brennan. deal with local businesses for such items like fuel. income. They may need uniforms and possibly ballistic vests. reasons. Resources and Energy in order to oppose the BRADS Landfill renewal permit and the BRADS Landfill expansion permit for reasons including but not limited to truck traffic through our Borough as well as the horrible odors coming the landfill which negatively affect our property values and are deleterious to our quality of life and our health." Borough Secretary Roland Price asked council for clarification as to who should write the opposition letters to DEP and the BRADS Landfill that were discussed at the November Council meeting. It was decided that Borough Engineer Brian Baldwin The Borough Secretary reviewed his notes and asked for a brief executive session. should write them, in conjunction with the Solicitor. Items to be adopted at the December Council Meeting: Benecon has recommended that the Borough adopt the following Resolution by December 22. Amending its Privacy Policy - Model Attestation for a Requested Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information Potentially Related to Reproductive / Attached is a Resolution authorizing the signature of the Master Service Agreement with American Municipal Power (AMP) for the Nextera proposal. 2 2025 Tax Ordinance- Increasing the tax rate by 1 mill for a total of 9 mills. Authorize the increase in electric light rates by 0.01 per KWH to offset the increase in Health Care. capacity charges. Adopt the 2025-Fiscal Budget. Attached is the list of 2025 Council Meetings for your review. If acceptable, the We are updating our website to explain the capacity charge increase and the benefits Judy, a full-time school crossing guard, is retiring as of the Christmas break. She is stationed on Hancock and Nichols Streets. Currently no substitute crossing guards are - Robert Rennick submitted a subdivision request for a parcel of land belonging to his brother. The matter will be referred to the Planning Commission and Engineer Baldwin. Concerning the retirement of the crossing guard on Hancock Street, it was decided to replace that position with the crossing guard at Railroad and Nichols Street. Council member Brennan confirmed that those residents that are placing large items on sidewalks are following large item protocol. Superintendent Dempsey confirmed they meeting schedule will be advertised. of Public Power. available. are. The whole process is 90% better than it was. Council Vice President Cheryl Dempsey called an executive session at 6:56 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. The executive session ended at' 7:35 p.m. The council meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Roland Price, Borough Secretary DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING December 3, 2024 The December monthly Council Meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Tuesday, December 3, 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, Tony Klazas, Council President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Also, present included Engineer Brian Baldwin, Solicitor Ed Brennan, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Fire Chief Frank Uhrin, Barbara Artz, Mike Petrozino, Megan Homovich, Ava Omaha-Boy 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 Work Session have been given to borough council members and Mayor Tomko, are there any errors or corrections? Ifnot, they stand approved. PUBLIC COMMENT - None MAYOR'S REPORT 1. A heartfelt thank you to Holy Apostles Episcopal Church and to the Schuylkill County Knights of Columbus for providing free Thanksgiving dinners to those who found themselves alone or unable to cook for the 2. On behalf of myself, the Borough Council, Borough Officials, and the Borough employees - we wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a 3. Those wishing to oppose the renewal or extension of the BRADS landfill permit could exercise their 1st amendment right to petition by sending their reasons for opposition to the PA Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy at Senate Box 203023, Harrisburg, PA 17120- 3013 and the PA House Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy clo the Capital Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Thanksgiving holiday. Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! 2 4. Mayor Tomko called the PUC concerning the Verizon telephone system being out of service for several weeks. The PUC urged the constituents to call Verizon. The mayor also called PA Senator Argall's office; they will look into the situation. Historical Note Admiral Joel Thompson Boone was born in St. Clair on August 29, 1889. He attended the borough's public schools and then went on to Mercerburg Academy. He graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PAI in He was a cousin several times removed to Daniel Boone. He entered the During his service in' World War 1, he received the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and was awarded the Silver Star six times. These awards made Boone the most highly decorated Medical Officer in the history of He remained in the Navy after the first World War and also served during the Second World War and the Korean War. He was one of the few individuals He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in 1918. He was assigned as one of the Presidential physicians during the administration of Presidents Harding and Coolidge. When Herbert Hoover became President, Boone was He served in Worid War II as Fleet Medical Officer under Admiral William He was promoted to Rear Admiral on January 8, 1946. Upon his retirement from the Navy in December of 1950, he was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral and was appointed to serve as Medical Director of the United Vice Admiral Boone died April 2, 1974 in Washington, D.C. and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The park next to our Borough Hall was Ona a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by C. Dempsey, to accept the June of 1913. U.S. Navy in 1915. the United States Armed Forces. tol have served in all three conflicts. assigned as the physician to the White House. F.H Halsey ini the Pacific Theater of Operations. States Department for Veterans Affairs. dedicated to Admiral Boone. report; approved. SOLICITOR'S REPORT Solicitor Brennan acknowledged his signing of the Master Service Agreement. The solicitor needed an executive session to discuss the resolution and the agreement for the Palo Alto Police contract. Palo Alto Council will be meeting on Monday. The major change from the original document was that the contract can be cancelled with a year's notice. 3 The solicitor is preparing the Police Pension Ordinance, it will be ready for the January council meeting. He will make the ordinance retroactive to when the law was passed. Solicitor Brennan updated council on the conservatorships. He received offers on 26 S. Front Street and 146 N. Nichols Street. He also needs to discuss 214S. Third Street. The Code Officer cited a Notice of Violation to 120 Patterson Street for the porch falling down. Some work was done, but overall, it's not getting done. This will be The Delenick property, the court was petitioned to approve the sale. Solicitor Brennan requested an executive session to discuss the sales of conservatorship properties and brief council on the litigation of the Palo Alto Ona a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was watched for possible conservatorship. Police Agreement. unanimously approved. ENGINEER'S REPORT On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT - No report. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl, 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. Onar motion made by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. 4 TAX 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. POLICE REPORT On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. ZONING REPORT On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Ona a motion made by Diehl, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Fire Chief Frank Uhrin added that the two new fire hydrants are waiting for adaptors to be installed. CODE DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Diehl, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS No communications. approved. Onar motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Diehl to adopt the 2025 fiscal budget, On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Brennan to adopt the tax ordinance for the borough increasing the real estate tax by 1 mill for a total of 9 mills, approved. Ona a motion by Klazas, seconded by Brennan to adopt the Electric Light Ordinance increasing the electric light rate by 0.01 per KWH as recommended by Utility Engineers, to cover the capacity charge increase, approved. On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by B. Dempsey, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the adoption of the Master Service Agreement authorizing the execution of the fourth amendment to the 2013-2017 non-pool energy purchase schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc. ("AMP), approved. Ona a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to authorize the purchase ofa 5 regulator from T&RE Electric in the amount of $31,200 as part of the maintenance for the switchyard, approved. NEW BUSINESS On a motion by Klazas, seconded by B. Dempsey to adopt the resolution to amend the Privacy Policy to include the Attestation for a Requested Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information Potentially Related to Reproductive Health Care, approved. Ona a motion by Klazas, seconded by Diehl to empower the Borough Secretary to communicate with the Pennsylvania Senate and the House of Representatives Committees in Environmental Resources and Energy in order to oppose the BRADS Landfill renewal permit and the BRADS Landfill expansion permit for reasons including but not limited to limited truck traffic through our Borough as well as horrible odors coming from the landfill which negatively affect our property values and are deleterious to our quality of life and our health, approved. Onar motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Brennan to purchase permanent "Snow Emergency" signs for Second and Hancock Streets, approved. Onal motion by Diehl, seconded by Klazas to mandate all Borough Departments to assist in preparing the borough streets in the event of a Snow Emergency as declared by the mayor, approved. On a motion by Brennan, seconded by Klazas to hire Bryce Lewis as a part time police officer at the current rate including the purchase of uniforms and equipment, along with a ballistic vest, if needed, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey to hire Cody Searfoss as a part time police officer at the current rate including the purchase of uniforms and equipment, along with a ballistic vest, if needed, approved. On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to hire Ryan Smith as a part time police officer at the current rate including the purchase of uniforms and equipment, along with a ballistic vest, if needed, approved. Mayor acknowledged that Bryce Lewis and Cody Searfoss were previously employed by the borough and were excellent workers. 6 On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by C. Dempsey to authorize the Borough Secretary to submit a "Notice of Intent" letter to start discussions with PEMA for potential funding, approved. On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to authorize the resolution of the Palo Alto Agreement, approved. Cheryl Dempsey announced that this was the last council meeting of the year. The next Issues, Review and Finance work session is scheduled for Thursday, January 2 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Tomko asked if there were any changes that needed to be made to the 2025 council meeting schedule before it gets advertised. The executive session began at 6:55 p.m. The auditors from Snyder & Clemente arrived at 7:20 p.m. to review the 2023 audit report. The executive session adjourned. The executive session ended at 8:05 p.m. Solicitor Brennan discussed the sale of conservership properties. On a motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julan, to sell the property at 26 S. Front Street in the amount of $20,124 to Ed Holohan, subject to court Onam motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan, to sell the property at 146N. Nichols Street to Michelle Swantner in the amount of $10,000, subject to court Onar motion by B. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, to pay all bills and On a motion by T. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, to adjourn the approval, approved. approval, approved. claims, properly approved by council; approved. meeting, at 8:20 p.m., approved. Roland Price Borough Secretary Mayor's Report December 2024 1. A heartfelt thank you to Holy Apostles Episcopal Church and to the Schuylkill County Knights of Columbus for providing free Thanksgiving dinners to those who found themselves alone or unable to cook for the 2. On behalf of myself, the Borough Council, Borough Officials, and the Borough employees = we wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a 3. Those wishing to oppose the renewal or extension of the BRADS landfill permit could exercise their 1st amendment right to petition by sending their reasons for opposition to the PA Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy at Senate Box 203023, Harrisburg, PA 17120- 3013 and the PA House Committee on Environmental Resources and Thanksgiving holiday. Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Energy clo the Capital Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Historical Note Admiral Joel Thompson Boone was born in St. Clair on August 29, 1889. He attended the borough's public schools and then went on to Mercerburg Academy. He graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA He was a cousin several times removed to Daniel Boone. He entered the During his service in World War I, he received the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and was awarded the Silver Star six times. These awards made Boone the most highly decorated Medical Officer in the in June of 1913. U.S. Navy in 1915. history of the United States Armed Forces. to have served in all three conflicts. He remained in the Navy after the first World War and also served during the Second World War and the Korean War. He was one of the few individuals He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in 1918. He was assigned as one of the Presidential physicians during the administration of Presidents Harding and Coolidge. When Herbert Hoover became President, Boone was He served in World War II as Fleet Medical Officer under Admiral William He was promoted to Rear Admiral on January 8, 1946. Upon his retirement from the Navy in December of 1950, he was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral and was appointed to serve as Medical Director of the United Vice Admiral Boone died April 2, 1974 in Washington, D.C. and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The park next to our Borough Hall was assigned as the physician to the White House. F.Halsey in the Pacific Theater of Operations. States Department for Veterans Affairs. dedicated to Admiral Boone. AlfredE Benesch & Company 400 One Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, PA17901 ww.benesch.com P570-622-4055 benesch December 3, 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: The following is the status of engineering services performed by our firm as of this date: ENGINEERING CONSULTATIONS & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Grant Assistance (32089.02, Task 5) PCCD. Police Grant Wel have beenworking with the Police Department and the Borough regarding the purchasing and grant reportingre requirements. Quarterly reporting is required fort the life of the grant term (until March 31, 2025), which we have been providing on behalf of the Borough. Computers have atready 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 network equipment. Once alli items are delivered, We have spoken with Ken Roberts from PEMA regarding potential funding opportunities to alleviate potential flooding within the Borough and ultimately reduce the size of thet flood zones. The initial step to determine any appropriate grant programs is for the Borough to submit al Letter of Intent (LOI) form to PEMA to indicate interest inp participating int thel Hazard Mitigation Assistance program(s). We can assist installed, andi invoiced, we will submit to PCCD thet final reimbursement request. Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants the Borough with completing and submitting this form. St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20) We continue to work with the contractor to address punchlist items, The contractor anticipates addressing: some of those issues the week of December 9 and will return in March to address the grass seeding. Our office will also continue to assist the Borough with providing progress reports to DCNRas required as well as assisting with the grant closeout. SUBDMISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS S51D0113731,Task1) All sitework is complete. Although we received the stormwater record plans earlier today (Dec 3), we are awaiting the submission of all record plans before closing out this project. CERSC2024.1208.docx St Clair Borough Council Page/2 benesch POTENTIAL FUNDINGIGRANISOURCESGI4302Tasks) RECREATION 2025 DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Jan21, 2025 Application! Deadline: April 2, 2025 Uses: Grant funds must be usedi 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 thati focus on recreation for all and rehab of existing parks. Funding: Grantfunding ranges from $60,000-5100,000: $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. Grantf funds over $30,000 may be usedi for Materials, Equipment, and/or Labor and require a $1 for $1 match. Total project costs range from $90,000-5170,000 DCNR Grant Requirement $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 Match $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 12025 Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall: 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall2 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2029 Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavlonreplacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting, Pickleball court, other playground improvements. 2025 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Feb1,2025 Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 etc. Cant fundi indoor or outdoor1 facilities. Uses: Cant fund planning grants, as well as constructon/eparrenar grants, forav 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% localmatchrequrea. Can bel land value and other state grantf funds. In-kind match NOT accepted. Timeline: Anticipated award notifications: Fall2025 Grant agreements begin: Jan: 2026 Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall: 2026 Earliest Project Completion: Fall: 2026/Spring2027 Grant Expiration: Dec: 2030 Potential Projects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, Third Street Basketball Court lighting, Pickleball court, other playground improvements. St Clair Borough Council Page/3 benesch COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VEHICLES USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program Current Status: OPEN Application Deadline: Applications accepted continuously throughout the year. Uses: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities (including police &1 fire stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Lowinterest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%). Most funding vial low-interest loans. TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE Current Status: CLOSED Opening: Mar1,2025 Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 2025 PA DCED Commonwealth. Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Uses: Funds may be usedi for the development, rehabilitation ande enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, roadway drainage, connectivity of transportation 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 note exceed! $3M fora any project. municipalities fort the past several rounds. Anticipated, Award Announcement: Spring 2026 sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle safetylmprovements Typically requires 30% local match, although the local match requirement has been waived for Potential Project(s): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge Placemencsteatscape, 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 Program 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/(1.696 Mar 15 2022 Mar 16 2023 AWARDED $301,609 Jun 30: 2026 Truck ordered Feb 14, 2024. Expected delivery Dec 2024. 2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinqueney/PCCD: Local Law Enforcement. Support (LLES) Grant Equipment andTechnological Upgrades $177,018 $0(096) Oct312 2022 Mar 82023 (Second Rnd) AWARDED $87,660 Mar 31 2025 Computers installed and already reimbursed by PCCD. Majority of policeradios delivered: and have been reimbursed. Grant amendment approved to purchase additional computere equipment. StClair Borough Council Pagel4 benesch 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 Project Total Project Estimate Borough Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough. Portion Date Submitted Application Status Project Total Project Estimate Borough. Portion Date Submitted Application Status Northward Playground Basketball Courts $70,000 $20,000(2996) Apr6 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 (389) Apr 52023 Oct52023 AWARDED $77,500 Dec 31 2027 Design and construction in 2026. Firehouse. Addition $651,360 $0(096) Nov 30: 2023 Oct222024 AWARDED: $400,000 2023 PAI DCED Commonweatth Financing Authority (CFA):Local Share Account. (LSA)-Statewide 2023PADCED Commonwealth Financing, Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) Youth Basketball Court (Third StF Playground) $75,500 $11,325(1596) May 31 2024 Under Review Anticipated. Award Notification Jan 2025 2024PADCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Ann Street Rehabilitation $222,500 $0(0%) July: 312 2024 Under Review Electric Bucket' Truck $299,300 $0(0%) Nov272 2024 Under Review Anticipated. Award Notification March: 2025 2024PAL DCED Commonweatth. Financing, Authontvy/CFAPLoca. Share. Apount/SAl-Satewde Anticipated. Award Notification Oct2025 St Clair Borough Council Pagel 5 benesch ST.CLAIRI POTENTIAL ACTIONITEMS 1. Potential Grant Opportunities a. Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants - Council should consider submitting al Letter of Intent (LOI) form tol PEMA to indicate interest in participating in the Hazard Mitigation Assistance program(s). Benesch can assist the Borough with completing and submitting this form. Thank you1 for yourt time and consideration int this matter. Ifyoul have any questions or comments concerning the above, please contact our office. Sincerely, GL Brian' W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager Cc: Atty. Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor Electric Light Department Report November 2024 October Energy cost/usage 514,2747/1311S05w. Tues. 11/192 2:30. pm. met with AMP's Peak shaving generator (BHM) project managers. Rudy, Josh and myself attended Pole top / Bucket truck. safety rescue training held in Sch. Haven by AMP. Myself and Josh participated in Career day at Saint Clair Elementary school on Monday 11/25 Roland and myself attended meeting held here with 2 AMP OHIO marketing representatives. Tues. 11/19 -2 2:00pm - 4:00 pm on site meeting with AMP OHIO Project managers Peak Shaving Generators. Trouble with owner /Landlord 215/217 South Morris, caught feeding power from 217 to 215. Spoke with 2 Solar Companies in regards to Solar Project for Saint Clair Elementary School. Responded to 2 complaints filed with the with the P.U.C. by a Customers. Replaced 6 old Ubiquiti antennas with new ones for NEX GRID metering system, 3on roof, ,3 in town. Cut service to 3 Customers who did not keep payment arrangements they requested. Reviewed Delinquent book printed and posted 80 - 48 Hr. disconnect notices. Placed order for clear, amber, red and green C7 bulbs for Christmas Decorations on Second Street. Placed order with NEX GRID for 3-1210 cn - form 12s meters and 2 KV2c - form 12s meters. Repaired 3 street lights - West Carrol, Ann Street intersection and Second Street by Sunoco. Started installing Christmas Lights on Christmas Tree and trees in Boone Park, 320strings-4 40 strings per treel 4 new: service hookups - 107 South Mill, 108 East Thwing, 206 South Mill Street and 404 South Front. Made call to sales Rep at Daupler System, 24-hour dispatch call program did not make 2025 Budget. Took Electric Bills to Pottsville Post Office Friday 11/15/2024. Replaced both flags at Police Station. Started replacing old Ubiquiti point to point radios with new on roof top and ini town. Worked with IT installing point to point radios for Internet connection at Street department garage. Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned many phone calls and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino 12-03-2024 Borough of St Clair October 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, Currènt 310.43. Occupation Tax, Delinquent 310.50. * Local Service Tax 331.12. Police Fines 342.20- Rental Income - Boro Property 354.01 - State Grants 355.01 - Public Utility Realty Tax 359. Intergovernmental Revenue 361.33 . Variance/Zoning Permits 361.75 Lien satisfaction Refund 362.10- Police Protection Services 364.30 - Solid Waste Collection Fees 389.00 - Miscellaneous Income 392.18 - Transfers from Electric Light 782.41 1,456.28 55.00 142.30 1,746.85 10,711.01 20.79 57.75 1,870.85 1,684.89 500.00 63,678.92 664.82 4,747.60 788.00 67.50 7,166.67 35,678.53 -2,707.80. 400,000.00 529,112.37 32,890.63 19,397.35 2,240.55 5,695.00 116,513.98 514.02 8,742.65 3,453.30 8,143.83 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 October 2024 Treasurer's Report = General Fund TOTAL 52,281.06 1,605.46 5,113.30 280,990.97 537,582.10 -8,469.73 430.00- Streets & Bridges Department 452.00- Recreation Department 481.00. Payroll Tax Expense 487.00. - Employer Benefits & W/H Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other income/Expense Other Income Total Other Income Other Expense 341.000 - Interest, Dividend income 1,749.76 1,749.76 492.00 - 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 ENDING BALANCE: $203,337.89 Page 2 Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report Electric Light Fund October 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 7442260 Minor Equipment 7442321 Telephone 7442361 AMP- Ohio 7442370 Maintenance & Repairs 7442372 Technology/Computer Expenses 7442374 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 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 508,510.60 25.00 1,000.00 400,00 509,935.60 5,420.60 299.16 4,048.00 2,301.84 4,396.80 3,997.28 1,395.23 1,137.30 285,30 185.40 262.33 176,502.22 1,041.35 1,125.00 739.34 203,137.15 203,137.15 306,798.45 4,262.43 4,262.43 492.00 Transfers Department 492.130 Transfer to Sinking Fund 492.80 Transfer to General Fund Total 492.00 Transfers Department 11,500.00 400,000.00 411,500.00 ENDING PALANCE: $769,016.38 Page 1 Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of October 31, 2024 Oct31,24 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 100.01 Highway Aid - Cash 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. : 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 - 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 17,933.50 16,509.92 2,814.03 23,439.35 6,034.03 323,309.53 761,641.66 38,074.24 167,096.17 6,034.03 319,528.30 17,740.00 -62.40 77,447.44 7,560.12 875.29 54,022.57 184.78 73,381.31 405,292.12 981.79 80,572.35 36,241.72 15.31 136,407.33 6,680.34 286,945.36 0.08 33,465.32 103,475.74 508.24 956.65 500.00 200.00 300.00 3,006,106.22 Total Checkingsavings Page 1 Tax Collector's Remittance to' Taxing Districts WILLIAM UMBENHAUR-2024-SAINT CLAIR: BOROUGH For 10/01/2024 thru 10/31/2024 Date Created 11/07/2024 SAINT CLAIR BOROUGH Taxing District MmicipaliyBorough Per CapitaBorough Occupation Other A. Collections 1. Balance Collectable- Beginning of! Month 2A.Additions: During the 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 (*) 7. Less: LmAoalamaelasalinats (*) 8. Balance collectable- End ofMonth B.] Reconcilliation ofCash Collected 10. Plus: Penalties 11. Less: Discounts 12. Total Cash Collected per Column 13. Total Cash Collected- (12A +1 12B +1 12C+12D) 44701.88 44701.88 3691,36 3345.00 3345.00 80.00 30.00 3235.00 80.00 8.00 88.00 1404.90 1404.90 21.00 12.60 12.60 1358.70 21.00 2.10 23.10 41010.52 369.13 4060.49 9. Face Amount of Collections (must agree with line 4+7)! 3691.36 4171.59 (*). 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 4171.59! 4171.59 15, Amount Paid with this Report Appilcable toi this Reporting Month Transaction # 16. Totall Remitted' This Month 17. List, Other Credit Adjustments (*) Parcel/PerCapita # Name Amount Total Tax Collector 0.00 1T72f Date 18. Interest Barnings (ifa applicable) TAXING DISTRICT USB OPTIONAL) Carryover from Previous $ Month Amount Collected' This Month Less Amount Paid this Month $_ Ending Balance llliam Zinhau Iverify this isac complete and accurate reporting ofthe balance collectable, taxes collected and remitted for the month. $ Received by (taxing district): Title: Date:_ Iacknowledge the receipt of this report. SAINT CLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENT 24 NORTH SECOND STREET SAINT CLAIR, PA 17970 DISPATCH: 570-429-2240 FAX: 570-429-3050 12/03/202 NOVEMBER 2024 POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATIONS TOTAL PARKING TICKETS TOTAL CRIMINAL ARRESTS 341 47 12 17 William M. Dempsey Chief of Police Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report November 2024 Description Amusement Addition Tea Business Application Application Fright Land 10/29/2024 Zoning Inquiry 11/6/2024 Zoning Permit 11/6/2024 Status Dept. of Agriculture Payment Req'd. Owner not replying Pending, Variance Req'd. Issued Pending None Required Pending Issued Location 31 N.2nd 315 Broad 129 N. Mill 48S.2nd 14S.Mill 59S. Front Franklin Street Date Zoning Permit 11/15/2024 Stand-By Generator Zoning Inquiry 11/20/2024 Zoning Inquiry 11/20/2024 Fence Flag Pole Modular Home Fence Zoning Information Zoning Permit 11/22/2024 11/21/2024 Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 12-2-2024 Saint Clair Fire Department Fire. Alarm Report November2024 November-01 STILL ALARM 15:26 hours' Wood St. and East Washington St. Port Carbon for al brush fire. West End and Asst. Johns responded. Members assisted other units ont the November-01 STILL ALARM 23:29 hours 315 South Mill St. for a medical assist. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members assisted with November-02 CHIEF CALL 08:51 hours 522 East Hancock St. for at fire reported out. Chief Uhrini responded, arrived to find smoke throughout the residence, and requested an engine November-02 STILL ALARM 08:57 hours 522 East Hancock St. for at fire reported out. Alert/Columbia, SCPD, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members did ventilation and November-025 STILL ALARM 14:32 hours 61 Washington St. Port Carbon for al brush fire. West End, ChiefUhrin and. Johns responded. Members assisted other units in extinguishing November-0251LL ALARM 15:15 hours Silver Creek Blythe Townshipi for al brush fire. Members assisted other units with extinguishing al brush fire. (BF02) In service 2.51 hours. November-02 GENERAL ALARM 17:59 hours (BOX: 33) 4 East Lawton St. for an automatic fire alarm. All companies, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members found a contractor doing work on the system. (AFA62) In service 30 minutes. scene. (BF59) In: service 31 hours. lifting. (MA62) In service 20 minutes. be dispatched. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes. checked the walls for heat. (FO62) In service 30 minutes. al brush fire. (BF59) In: service 45 minutes. November-03 CHIEF CALL 08:36 hours 4 Grays Avenue East Norwegian Township for a tree on wires. Deputy Skrobak got pole numbers and advised PPL. (WD08) In 25 minutes. November-03 STILL ALARM 14:15 hours 120 Tunnel Road East Norwegian Townshipi fora brush fire. Phoenix, West End, and all chiefs responded. Members extinguished a small November-05 STILLALARM 07:07 hours 200 Mill Creek Avenue East Norwegian Township for a vehicle accident w/ entrapment. Alert/Columbia, Phoenix, Yorkville, SCPD,SCFP, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Members arrived to find all occupants out of the vehicle. Members controlled fluids and traffic. (MVA08) In service 45 minutes. brush fire. (BF08) In service 40 minutes. November-0SCHIEFCALL1610hours 17Thompson St. fora a chief request. Chief. Johns and Uhrinresponded, a neighbor extinguished a fire on a patio and requested it be checked. (CHF62) In service 30 minutes. November-06 STILL ALARM 15:45 hours Joseph HLong Blvd. and' West Hancock St. fora a report of at tractor trailer fire. Alert/Columbia, SCPD, and DeputySkrobak responded.. A deputyarrived: and found it to be a mechanical issue no fire needed. (VF62) In service 10 November-08 STILLALARM 20:23 hours Valley Rd. and Breaker Rd. Cass Township fora brush fire. West End alongwith multiple units responded. (BF05) In service 41 hours. November-08 STILL ALARM 21:31 hours Valley Rd. and Breaker Rd. for al brushi fire. Phoenix Fire with multiple units responded. (BF05) In service 3 hours. minutes. November-11STILLALARM 19:37 hours Eagle Hill Rd. & Caroline Avenue for a vehiclei fire. Alert/Columbia, SCPD, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members extinguisheda pickup truck that was ont fire. (VF08) In service 1 hour. November120ENERAL ALARM 12:22 hours (BOX33) 234 South Front St. foran automatic fire alarm. All companies dispatched, Chief Uhrin arrived and found aculinary'incident, November-12S12STILLALARM 21:08 hours 465 Peacock St. Pottsvitle for a garage fire. Alert/Columbia, and Chiefs responded with the tower ladder. Members provided occupant self-ventilated. (AFA62) In service 20 minutes. manpower. (RSF68) In service 45 minutes. November-13STILLALARM 22:54 hours 1061 Burma Rd. Blythe Township for a search and rescue. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, Deputy Skrobak and State Police Frackville responded. Members were called to the area of the landfill for two individuats that were lost. People November-13C13CHIEFCALL 16:50! hours 59 North Second St. for a smoke investigation. All chiefs responded. Condition was coming from 200 block of North Second St. (SI62)! In November-13STILLALARM 17:53 hours 123 North Third St. for an odorinvestigation. Alert/Columbia, SCPD, and all chiefs responded. Members found it to bet the smoke from Noyember135TLL ALARM 18:55 hours 1061 Burma Rd. Blythe Township for a tree down. West End, Phoenix Fire Company, and Deputy Skrobak responded. Companies were were located prior to our arrival. (ORRO2) In: service 25 minutes. service 30minutes. the 200 block of North Second St. (ODO62) In service 35 minutes. cancelled before arrival. (TD02) In service 20 minutes. November-17STIL. ALARM 21:49 hours 1319 SR61 highway New Castle Township for a vehicle accident fluid down noi injury. Alert/Columbia, West End, Chiefs Johns and Skrobak responded. Members controlled fluids and traffic. (MVA17) In service 90 minutes. November-20 STILLALARM 22:20 hours 121 East Darkwater Rd. New Castle Township for a vehicle accident unknown injury.Aler/Columbia, Rescue' West End, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members controlled fluids and traffic. (MVA17) In service 50 minutes. November-245TILL, ALARM 14:57 hours 42 Bryn Mawr Avenue East Norwegian Township fora Carbon Monoxide activation. Alert/Columbia, Phoenix, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members did air monitoring throughout the residence with no hazards found. November-27 STILL ALABM 11:03 hours 1469 SR61 Highway New Castle Township for a vehicle accident unknown injury. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members arrived to find noi fire was needed. (MVA17) In service 20 minutes. Faulty detector. (CO08) In service 35 minutes. Comment: The following alarm boxes were tested; 33,21,72,13 The Schuylkill Municipal Authorityinstalled new fire hydrants at Hancock & Mill: St.'s, and Caroline Avenue. The Kennedy: representative will install the correct nozzies with the St. Clair Fire Dept thread alongwith the 5" Stortz connections later. General Alarms Still Alarms False Alarms 2 19 0 ChiefCalls/Publc Service 4 Total Calls 25 Respectulysubmite.s, fnuh Frank Uhrin Fire Chief BOROUGH OF ST. CLAIR - CODE ENFORCEMENT-PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 16 South Third Street St Clair, PA 17970 PHONE: 570-429-0640 Fax: 570-429-2829 December 2, 2024 TOTAL COMPLAINTS-22 RENTAL INSPECTIONS-5 Respectfully, Michelle D. Brestowski Code Enforcement Officer