ISSUES, REVIEW & FINANCE WORK SESSION March 27, 2025 A special meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held to review issues and finance on Tuesday, March 27, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. In attendance were council members: Joann Brennan, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Tony Klazas, President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Absent was Bill Dempsey. Others in attendance included Solicitor Ed Brennan, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Police Chief William Dempsey, Barbara Artz, James Perry and Chris Ebling of Ehrlich, Mike Petrozino, Tom Kelly and John Zacher. PUBLIC COMMENT Council Member C. Dempsey introduced representatives from Ehrlich to discuss the elimination of the bamboo shoots from Mill Creek. Salesperson Chris Ebling mentioned that Ehrlich services several boroughs in the county, including Port Carbon which Mill Creek also runs through. He added that treating the vegetation along the riverbed would also eliminate rodent issues, and allow for a free-flowing river without debris obstructing the flow, and potential flooding. The bamboo shoots also create unsafe intersections impeding sight of oncoming traffic. The agreement allows for a one-time payment with continuous service from April 1 through November 1. He added, with the amount of vegetation, multiple visits will be necessary. He also included quotes for other areas within the Borough. Mayor Tomko mentioned that he will have an official proclamation for the 175th anniversary for the Incorporation of the Borough at the next council meeting. He also requested that the council approve a letter be written opposing the closing of the Penn State Schuylkill Campus. He read the proposed letter. Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino asked council to authorize Asplundh Tree Experts, LLC to trim the trees along Route 61, from Russell Street to Ann Street, for the clearance of the borough's multiphase electric lines and the removal of one large pine tree in the amount of $6200. He also asked council to reconsider the Edmond's conference, allowing only Sharon Stednitz to attend. He added that Lineman Josh Poda attended a two-day PMEA URD training. He mentioned that Alex from AMP was here for his annual review. Secretary Price attended while Bob needed to post homes. Two electric meters were stolen from the laundry mat. The police are handling the situation. Solicitor Ed Brennan asked for an executive session at the end of the meeting for litigation matters. Borough Secretary Roland Price presented his notes and are as follows: . Fori insurance purposes.. .do we have any special events for 2025? The attached list is already included for special events. Keep in mind, the party holding the event must provide the Borough with a Certificate of Insurance naming the Borough as an additional insured for the event. - The county held the first annual Envision a Resilient Schuylkill County Summit.' Code Officer Brestowski attended 2 sessions regarding blight and I attended 2 sessions on flood plain management. Solicitor Brennan and Engineer Baldwin were there on their own accord. A representative from AMP was here yesterday to conduct an annual review. A copy of his handout is made part of your packet. PJM is expected to hold the capacity charge auction in early July which will determine the capacity rates, which are expected to increase. This is due to the retirement of the coal fired generation and the slow process of allowing new generation to come on board due to regulatory requirements. This capacity increase will affect all electric companies in the PJM system Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Maryland). As you recall, the Borough amended the NextEra contract which assists in keeping the cost lower. Customers of PPL will see rate increases. Another topic discussed included generating power during peak demand hours. Currently Amp Ohio is touring other municipalities in Tennessee belonging to the AMP group for this reason. Everyone wants this additional generation. - Request an executive session for personnel issues. Police Chief William Dempsey added that the Car Show will tentatively be held on May 31. Council member Stednitz-Julian asked if the swimming fees should be increased for the 2025 season. Council discussed the 2024 season, the revenue went up, however, there is always an overall loss for the pool season. Fluctuations are due to weather dependency. The pole parties will require three lifeguards, therefore setting the fees for the pool parties to include the rate of the three lifeguards plus the pool rental fee. Council member Diehl asked if we could consider having more splash parties this summer. The Street Department is working with Padfield in putting in the new filtration system donated by Lake Wynonah. They decided to open the pool on Saturday, June 7 and close on Saturday, August 16. The "Dog Swim" will be Sunday, August 17, at $5.00 per dog. The executive session began at 6:55 p.m. The executive session ended at 7:50 p.m. The council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Roland Price, Borough Secretary 1 APRIL COUNCIL MEETING April 1, 2025 The April monthly Council Meeting of the St. Clair Borough Council was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 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, Cheryl Dempsey, Norm Diehl, Judy Stednitz-Julian, Tony Klazas, Council President Thomas Dempsey and Mayor Tomko. Absent was Bill Dempsey. Also, present included Solicitor Ed Brennan, Borough Engineer Brian Baldwin, Borough Secretary Roland Price, Treasurer Carol Sutzko, Sergeant Brad Blanner, Policeman Christopher Wallace, Street Superintendent Kevin Dempsey, Electric Light Superintendent Bob Petrozino, Barbara Artz, Tom Kelly, Blake Herdan, Vince Wentzel, John Zachar, Mike Petrozino, Tony Sylvester, Justin McNulty, Dave Linchorst, Brandon McNulty, Noell Diehl, Brian Loftus, Shirley Campion, Mike Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Jacob Jackson, John Kuperavage, Bridget Klazas, Tiffany Coleman, Steve Zinda, Devin and Deb Rushannon, Jason Loftus, Elizabeth Davis, Jason Albon, WNEP cameraman and WNEP journalist Adi lyer, and Coal Region Canary Joshua Sophie. Pledge of Allegiance Council member Joann Brennan read the council prayer. Copies of the minutes of the previous meeting have been given to borough council members and Mayor Tomko, are there any errors or corrections? If not, they stand approved. PUBLIC COMMENT Carbon Saints Little League Representative Devan Rushannon briefly explained the ongoing issues with the Little League project and is concerned because Opening Day is two weeks away and there are major parts of the project not yet completed and the field is unsafe. He presented pictures. He asked council what can we collectively do to get this project finished, and finished the right way. The original problems were that the field was crooked, and it did not drain well. He claims that the new renovations made the field conditions worse. Engineer Baldwin suggested that the contractor is also unhappy with the conditions of the field and is committed to correcting the problems. He explained the issues were due in part to weather conditions, but everyone is on board correcting the problems and making it safe and playable. They all agreed to have Engineer Baldwin, a council member and Little League representatives meet at the field with the contractor sO everyone is in agreement and satisfied with the results. John Kuperavage discussed several issues that need to be rectified, even presented a sample of rocks that were collected from the field. Baldwin reassured the Little League representatives that there is a bond that was just extended for a full year to cover any ongoing issues to fulfill the contractual 2 obligations. Michael Jackson asked if the seed does not take root, can they consider sod? All the stakeholders agreed to remove the sod from the original contract due to the expense; and since it wasn't part of the original contract, you can't force the contractor to lay sod. Everyone agreed to meet April 2 at 7 a.m. with the contractor at the field. Michael Jackson discussed a potential tax being applied to amusement games within the borough. Council members made it clear; they are not opposed to assessing a fee, they want to make sure they go through the proper channels. Solicitor Brennan explained the difference between a tax and a registration fee. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Borough of St. Clair was incorporated by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania on April 6, 1850; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of St. Clair in 2025 will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its founding; and, WHEREAS, over the past 175 years, people or their ancestors immigrating from at least four continents have come to St. Clair to live or work, in great part because of the coal mining industry and related activities, and have contributed to the beautiful mosaic of peoples that we have always considered to be the essence of St. Clair; and, WHEREAS, the deeply held religious beliefs held by our residents over the past 175 years have been reflected in the erection of 17 churches within the Borough and three others within one mile of the Borough representing various ethnic groups and religious denominations; and, WHEREAS, during the past 175 years, the men and women of St. Clair have always answered the call of our national government for volunteers for our military, when our nation or our nation's obligations to the welfare of civilization have been in peril; and have made the supreme sacrifice on battlefields around the world in a heroic effort to sustain our American way of life and the great principles under which we are governed; and, WHEREAS, many students from the public and parochial schools of the Borough of St. Clair have gone on to have successful careers and some have achieved national and even international recognition and acclaim reflecting well upon their education and upbringing in the Borough of St. Clair; and, 3 WHEREAS, near the end of the 19th century, the governmental leaders in our Borough were farsighted in seeing the great possibilities of electric energy and therefore began to manufacture electricity for use by our residents and this led to the Borough of St. Clair gaining the official franchise to supply electricity to the residents of St. Clair thereby allowing the governmental bodies in St. Clair for the past 129+ years to use profits from the franchise to provide municipal services to the people of our borough that would otherwise be unaffordable; and, WHEREAS, for the past 175 years St. Clair has been the home of various fraternal, civic, religious, social, athletic and veterans' groups who have contributed to the advancement of the quality of life for our residents, NOW, THEREFORE, on this the 1st day of April, 2025, I, Mayor Richard E. Tomko, do proclaim that the year 2025 be Dodransbicentennial Year" in the Borough of St. Clair. Historical Note The first Chief Burgess (Mayor) of our borough was Charles Lawton. On a motion made by Diehl, seconded by Brennan, to accept the report, approved. SOLICITOR'S REPORT Update on conservatorships. A hearing to begin the process of conservatorship for Thompson Street will be on May 8. A Cooperative Agreement between Alert Fire Company and Borough of St. Clair is being discussed. He suggested potentially have John Levkulic oversee the project to make sure the paperwork is done properly for the Firehouse Grant. The Amusement Ordinance was discussed at the Work Session. A few Right to Know requests were recently worked on with the Borough Secretary. An executive session was requested to discuss personnel and litigation issues. On a motion made by Brennan, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. 4 ENGINEER'S REPORT On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-Julian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Street Superintendent added that the Thwing Street Bridge southside sidewalk will be replaced in house. The bridge itself is fine. The gazebo will be resurfaced when the temperature allows, and they are requesting a camera for inside the gazebo for security reasons. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion made by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by C. Dempsey, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. TREASURER'S REPORT On a motion made by C. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. Treasurer Carol Sutzko reviewed her report. TAX REPORT On a motion made by Klazas, seconded by Stednitz-ulian, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. POLICE REPORT Sergeant Brad Blanner presented an oral 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 Brennan, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. 5 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Klazas, the report was unanimously approved, and it was made part of the minutes by reference. CODE DEPARTMENT 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. COMMUNICATIONS March 5, 2025 - St. Clair Fish & Game is asking for a donation towards the 44th Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. March 6, 2025 - Community of Caring Christians is requesting permission to hold a block party September 13, 2025 and to block off roads. March 16, 2025 = Peace Frog Natural and Trio Spa and Salon Shannon Brennan requests the statement attached to the reports be provided at the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting concerning the paving of Ann Street. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS On a motion by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for the Mill Creek banks in the amount of $3,000.00, approved. The following four motions were disregarded. 1. Accept a motion to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for the Community Pool in the amount of $225.00. 2. Accept a motion to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for the Northward Playground in the amount of $275.00 3. Accept a motion to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for Admiral Boone Park in the amount of $275.00. 6 4. Accept a motion to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for John Siney Park in the amount of $425.00. On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Stednitz-Julian to authorize Community of Caring Christians to hold a block party on September 13, 2025 from noon until 4 p.m., blocking off North Mill Street from Hancock Street north for one block to Franklin Street, no parking signs to be posted, police presence and a Certificate of Insurance provided before the event, approved. On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl to authorize a letter to be sent to Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. David M. Kleppinger at Penn State University, PA Senator David Argall and PA Representative Tim Twardzik opposing the closing of Penn State Schuylkill, approved. On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Diehl to authorize Sharon Stednitz to attend the Edmunds Edge Conference, to pay the registration fee, airfare, hotel rooms, meals and mileage from Sunday, September 28 through Thursday, October 2, 2025, approved. On a motion by Klazas, seconded by Brennan to authorize Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC to trim trees along Route 61 to gain clearance for St. Clair Electric's multiphase electric lines and removal of one pine tree at a cost of $6,200.00, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by C. Dempsey to set the 2025 Swim Season Rates as follows: DAILY RATES SEASON PASSES 3-5 Years Old- $1.50 Student - $40.00 Students = $2.50 Adult - Single - $50.00 Adult - $4.00 Couple - $60.00 Senior (55+) - $2.00 Senior (55+) - $37.00 Family - $90.00 Approved. On a motion by Klazas, seconded by C. Dempsey to set the pool rental rates as follows, which includes the pool rental and three lifeguards: 1 hour rental - $126.00 2-hour rental - $247.00 3-hour rental - $358.00 Approved. On a motion by C. Dempsey, seconded by Brennan, to authorize potential grant opportunities, approved. 7 Engineer Baldwin explained that he will have documentation ready for the next council meeting concering a potential grant opportunity for the Thwing Street Bridge replacement as well as finishing the rest of Ann Street. He also reviewed the details and bids for the Ann Street project. On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, to accept the bid from Construction Masters Services, LLC in the amount of base bid $54,367.00 including alternate $10,512.00 for a total of $64,879.00 for the Ann Street Resurfacing Project, approved. Council member Diehl asked Street Superintendent if it would be beneficial to permit Ehrlich to treat the weeds mentioned in the agreements that were bypassed. After discussion, it was decided to revisit the four agreements that were previously tabled. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for the Community Pool in the amount of $225.00, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for the Northward Playground in the amount of $275.00, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for Admiral Boone Park in the amount of $275.00, approved. On a motion by Diehl, seconded by Brennan to engage in a one-year Vegetation Management Service Agreement with Ehrlich for John Siney Park in the amount of $425.00, approved. Council President Dempsey called an executive session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. The executive session adjourned at 8:00 p.m. On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, to pay all bills and claims, properly approved by council, approved. On a motion by Stednitz-Julian, seconded by Diehl, to adjourn the meeting, at 8:00 p.m., approved. Roland Price, Borough Secretary Mayor's Report April 1, 2025 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Borough of St. Clair was incorporated by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania on April 6, 1850; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of St. Clair in 2025 will celebrate the 175th anniversary of it's founding; and, WHEREAS, over the past 175 years, people or their ancestors immigrating from at least four continents have come to St. Clair to live or work, in great part because of the coal mining industry and related activities, and have contributed to the beautiful mosaic of peoples that we have always considered to be the essence of St. Clair; and, WHEREAS, the deeply held religious beliefs held by our residents over the past 175 years have been reflected in the erection of 17 churches within the Borough and three others within one mile of the Borough representing various ethnic groups and religious denominations; and, WHEREAS, during the past 175 years, the men and women of St. Clair have always answered the call of our national government for volunteers for our military, when our nation or our nation's obligations to the welfare of civilization have been in peril; and have made the supreme sacrifice on battlefields around the world in a heroic effort to sustain our American way of life and the great principles under which we are governed; and, WHEREAS, many students from the public and parochial schools of the Borough of St. Clair have gone on to have successful careers and some have achieved national and even international recognition and acclaim reflecting well upon their education and upbringing in the Borough of St. Clair; and, WHEREAS, near the end of the 19th century, the governmental leaders in our Borough were farsighted in seeing the great possibilities of electric energy and therefore began to manufacture electricity for use by our residents and this led to the Borough of St. Clair gaining the official franchise to supply electricity to the residents of St. Clair thereby allowing the governmental bodies in St. Clair for the past 129+ years to use profits from the franchise to provide municipal services to the people of our borough that would otherwise be unaffordable; and, WHEREAS, for the past 175 years St. Clair has been the home of various fraternal, civic, religious, social, athletic and veterans' groups who have contributed to the advancement of the quality of life for our residents, NOW, THEREFORE, on this the 1st day of April, 2025, I, Mayor Richard E. Tomko, do proclaim that the year 2025 be Dodransbicentennial Year" in the Borough of St. Clair. Historical Note The first Chief Burgess (Mayor) of our borough was Charles Lawton. Alfred Benesch & Company benesch 400 One NorweglanPlaza Pottsville, PA 17901 www.benesch.com P570-622-4055 April 1, 2025 Mr. T. Dempsey Council President 16S Third Street St. Clair, PA 17970 RE: Consulting Engineer's Report (CER) Benesch Project No. 0325-609049.02 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 0325-609049.02, Task 4) 2022 PCCD Police Grant The final reimbursement request was submitted to PCCD on March 18, 2025, and has been approved. We have one final report to submit to PCCD to close out the $87,660 grant. St. Clair Little League Project (31226.20) Unfortunately, the punchlist items remain. The contractor intends to be onsite tomorrow to compact the dirt and address the finish grading issues. The landscaping subconsultant will also be onsite this weekto gauge the progress of the grass growth, but unsure of timing. Firehouse Addition 0325-609049.02, Task 7) On March 27, 2025, the Alert Fire Company did provide our office with their plans and specifications to use for bidding documents related to the $400,000 LSA grant received for the fire house addition. The Alert Fire Company and the Borough should enter into a cooperative agreement to define responsibilties for bidding and construction including costs, reimbursements, bidding, review, and inspections. This Solicitor should work with the Borough to prepare this agreement prior to bidding the project. Ann Street Resurfacing (0325-609049.20) At last month's Council Meeting, Councit directed our office to solicit bids to mill and overlay a portion of Ann Street from Lowe's Driveway to the AutoZone Driveway, We prepared a bid package and solicited bids, where were due at 1:00pm earlier today. The results of these bids are found as an attachment to this report. Council should consider the bids and, if desired, formally award the project to the lowest qualified bidder. Northward Basketball Courts 0000-031433.20) Youth Basketball Court 0325-609049.21) Earlier this year the Borough received a PAI DCED CFA Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) grant in the full-requested amount of $64,175 to construct a youth basketball court adjacent at the Third Street Playground. We intend to bid this project at the same time as the Northward Playground project since both are similar in scope. CERSC2025.0401.docz St Clair Borough Council Pagel 2 benesch SUBDIVISIONS & LAND DEVELOPMENTS Rennick Subdivision (0325-609049.30, Task 2) At your March 4, 2025, Council Meeting, Council granted Conditional Final Plan Approval with the following conditions: 1. Comments and/or approvals from other reviewing agencies will be received priori to formal unconditional) Final Plan Approval by the Borough Council. 2. Approval of any revisions to the plans based on comments discussed within the Benesch review letter, plan comments provided directly to the plan professional, and/or comments made at the Planning Commission Meeting is deferred to Borough Council with input from the Borough Engineer and/or Borough Solicitor prior to placement of any Borough signatures on the Final Plan. 3. Any conditional approvals require the applicant to adequately address all conditions within ninety (90) days oft the next Borough Council meeting unless a written extension is requested byt the Applicant and approved by Borough Council. Failure to satisfy all conditions by. June 2, 2025, will result in Council disapproval of the submission. We are still awaiting some additional information from the applicant and are awaiting comments from the County. POTENTIAL FUNDING/GRANT SOURCES 0325-609049.02, Task 4) RECREATION 2025 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) Current Status: OPEN (as of Feb 1, 2025) Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 Uses: Can fund planning grants, as well as construction/repatrrehan grants, for a wide variety of community recreation facilities, like baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, pools, etc. Can fund indoor or outdoor facilities and purchase of property to create new or expand existing recreational sites. 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. Engineering, design, and inspection is limited to 10% of grant award, which is often insufficient. Timeline: o Anticipated award notifications: Fall 2025 o Grant agreements begin: Jan 2026 o Earliest Project Start: Summer/Fall 2026 C Earliest Project Completion: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Grant Expiration: Dec 2030 PotentialProjects: John Siney Park pavilion replacement, property purchase next to John Siney Park, Third Street Basketball Court lighting, Pickleball court, and other playground improvements. 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 & fire stations), purchase equipment (including vehicles), and pay related expenses. Funding: Low interest direct loans and/or grants (max 75%). Most funding via low-interest loans. St Clair Borough Council Page/3 benesch TRANSPORTATION/NNFRASTRUCTURE 2025 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Current Status: OPEN (as of Mar 1, 2025) Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 Uses: Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement oft 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: o Grants are available for projects with a total cost of $100,000 or more, o Grants shall not exceed $3M for any project. Typically requires 30% local match, although the local match requirement has been waived for municipalities fori the past several rounds. Anticipated Award Announcement: Spring 2026 PotentialProjects): Thwing Street Bridge or Carroll Street Bridge replacement; streetscapes, sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements 2025 US DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program Current Status: TBD - First-come, first-served Application Deadline: TBD = issues with online portal during open period Uses: Technical: assistance grants to rural and tribal communities for the planning and design phase development of transportation projects. May be used to hire staff or advisors to assist with planning and design phase activities, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering and design, environmental review, revenue forecasting, financialfeasibilty analysis, statutory and regulatory analysis, and drafting and negotiation of agreements. Funding: , No-match required ) Single projects ranging from $200,000 to $750,000 Anticipated AwardAnnouncement: Summer 2025 PotentialProject(s): Will reapply for Thwing Street Bridge design and permitting once portal reopens. PENDING/AWARDED GRANTAPPLICATIONS 2022 PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD): Local Law. Enforcement Support Grant Program Project Equipment and Technological Upgrades Total Project Estimate $177,018 Borough Portion $0 (0%) Date Submitted Oct 31 2022 Award Notification Mar 8 2023 (Second Rnd) Application Status AWARDED $87,660 Grant Period Ends Mar 31 2025 Project Status All funds reimbursed. Final grant close-out this week. 2022 PA DCNR CommunyParnersnps Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program Project Northward Playground Basketball Courts Total Project Estimate $70,000 Borough Portion $20,000 (29%) Date Submitted Apr 6 2022 Award Notification Sep 6 2022 Application Status AWARDED $50,000 Grant Period Ends Dec 31 2026 Project Status Design and construction this year (2025). St Clair Borough Council Pagel I 4 benesch 2023 PA DCNR Community Partnerships Program (C2P2), Small Communities (SC) Program Project John Siney Park Total Project Estimate $125,000 Borough Portion $47,500 (38%) Date Submitted Apr 5 2023 Award Notification Oct 5 2023 Application Status AWARDED $77,500 Grant Period Ends Dec 31 2027 Project Status Design and construction in 2026. 2023 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share. Account (LSA) - Statewide Project Firehouse Addition Total Project Estimate $651,360 Borough Portion $0 (0%6) Date Submitted Nov 30 2023 Award Notification Oct 22 2024 Application Status AWARDED $400,000 Grant Period Ends June 30 2027 Project Status Borough signed DCED contract agreement. Boro and Alert Fire Company to enter into cooperative agreement for bidding and construction. Fire Co ready for bid. 2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Greenways, Trails, Recreation Program (GTRP) Project Youth Basketball Court (Third St Playground) Total Project Estimate $75,500 Borough Portion $11,325 (15%) Date Submitted May 31 2024 Award Notification Jan 28 2025 Application Status AWARDED $64,175 Project Status To be bid concurrently with Northward Basketball Courts (2025). 2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Project Ann Street Rehabilitation (1325LF of milling & overlay, patching, ADA ramps, paint, bid docs, contract & construction admin) Total Project Estimate $222,500 Borough. Portion $0 (0%) Date Submitted July 31 2024 Award Notification Feb 24 2025 Application Status NOT Awarded 2024 PA DCED Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): Local Share Account (LSA) - Statewide Project Electric Bucket Truck Total Project Estimate $299,300 Borough Portion $0 (0%) Date Submitted Nov 27 2024 Anticipated Award Notification Sep 16 2025 Application Status Under Review St Clair Borough Council Page I 5 benesch ST. CLAIR POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS 1. Ann Street Resurfacing - Council should consider the bids received and consider awarding the project to the lowest qualified bidder. 2. Open Grant Opportunities: a. 2025 DCED CFA GTRP: Deadline is May 31, 2025. 15% match required. Resolution required. b. 2025 DCED CFA MTF: Deadline is July 31, 2025. No match required. Resolution required. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Ifyou have any questions or comments concerning the above, please contact our office. Sincerely, GRL Brian W. Baldwin, PE Project Manager Attachments: Ann Street Resurfacing - Bid Summary Cc: Atty. Edward M. Brennan, Solicitor (w/ attachments) Street Dept. Picked up garbage, recyclables, ashes, and large items for the month. Cleaned and repaired all parks and playgrounds daily. Worked with the light crew cutting trees on Barn Alley and Appley Alley. Converted the middle room in the garage into a supply room. Everything now organized for all vehicles and equipment. Cleaned & cut all bridges of any debris for bridge inspections. Bridges were inspected and all the work that was completed by the Street crew passed. No work was outsourced! Thwing Street bridge will need a new sidewalk, which the Street Crew will be installing in the month of : April. Entire garage was pressured washed and cleaned. Replaced inlet on South Mill Street. would like to thank Frank Uhrin for supplying a fire truck to the Street Department to help us open a block inlet and pipe after the heavy rain. Cleaned and cut down trees in the creek and under the bridges. Painted Little Saints playground due vandalism. Installed new Basketball nets in Third Street playground. Cleaned the pipe and ditch line at the end of Nicholas Street. Maintenance Dept: Completed a thorough maintenance program to the backhoe that included hydraulic, coolant, transmission, oil, hydraulic hoses, welding and fabrication work. Removed 90 % of the winter equipment, maintenance and stored away. AlL trucks were pressured washed to remove salt and will be inspected for any rust and repaired. Oil change was completed on 150A Tahoe. S-7 was maintenance, repaired and inspected. Rebultyacknammer. Summer equipment will be reviewed for any maintenance or repair. Electric Light Department Report March 2025 February's Energy cost / usage - $ 154,415.69 / 1,778,463 KWH 3/13 - helped Port Carbon Borough, replaced Flag, installed 2 LED flood light fixtures at Soldiers's Memorial Monument (a bucket truck was needed to perform work, Port Carbon provided materials) Both Electric meters at Laundromat stolen 3/26 approvimately 3:16 am, security video recorder also stolen. 2008 GMC Bucket truck to Penn Equipment 3/17, Hyrdraulic fluid leaking from turret underneath chassis. Tuesday 3/18, we took Electric Departments two bucket trucks and pickup truck for State inspection. Josh attended Groundhand class on Wed. 3/19 in Schuylkill Haven held by AMP Ohio cost of $250.00. Rudy, Josh and myself attended AMP's Pennsylvania Operations Conference on Thursday 3/20 = free. Josh attended underground residential distribution (URD) training in Lanesdale on 3/26 and 3/27- free. Wed. 3/5 terminated Electric service for non-payment to 9 customers notification faxed to Police Dept. Restored Electric Service to 7 that were cut for non-payment, accounts and re-connect fees paid in full. Between terminating / restoring services guys cleaned up transformer bay in rear garage, rained all day! By request of 4 customers meter accuracy tests done on their electric kwh meters, all tested accurate. Replaced old HPS Quad light fixture with LED fixture front of Alert Fire Company. Trimmed trees, North Mill, / corner North Nicholas/Franklin, S. Price, Caroline Ave, Post Row, S. Front. Cut back very large maple hanging over Barn alley in rear yard 212 Cherry Borough Conservatorship property. Trouble call 240 North Nicholas Verizon wire lying across street, pulled loose from home we reattached. Spring ahead, changed time on clock tower and all timers for security lighting Borough office and Boone Park. Meter at 214 Broad sending outage alerts, found meter base in very bad condition, meter burnt, cut power and notified owner that service equipment needed to be upgraded and inspected before power is restored. Customer's lights flickering 209 Broad Street, neighbors not having this problem replaced all connections. Call to Padfield's, Borough office sewer line blocked. Reviewed delinquent book printed and posted 86 - 48 hour disconnect notices. Spoke with many Customers in regards to payment arrangements. Performed numerous other jobs, responded to multiple PA ONE calls, answered, returned many phone calls and emails throughout month. Respectfully Submitted; Robert Petrozino 4-1-25 Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report - General Fund February 2025 TOTAL Ordinary income/Expense Income 301.30 . Real Estate Tax, Delinquent 411.78 310.03 . Per Capita Tax, Delinquent 143.00 310.10 - Real Estate Transfer Tax 6,045.62 310.20 - Earned Income Tax 63,646.26 310.30 * Business Privilege Tax 1,114.21 310.43 . Occupation Tax, Delinquent 60.06 310.50 * Local Service Tax 11,879.75 321.81 . Cable Television Franchise Fee 638.00 331.12 . Police Fines 3,137.26 342.20 . Rental Income - Boro Property 500.00 354.01 . State Grants 315,011.09 361.33 . Variance/Zoning Permits 465.00 362.10 * Police Protection Services 7,250.00 364.30 . Solid Waste Collection Fees 34,484.97 392.18 . Transfers from Electric Light 200,000.00 Total Income 644,787.00 Expense Administration Department 34,043.83 Health & Sanitation Department 14,880.09 Miscellaneous Department 845.10 Planning & Zoning Department 9,231.92 Police Protection Department 55,579.41 403.00 . Tax Collection Department 923.02 409.00 . Borough Buildings Department 11,627.72 411.00 . Fire Department 2,474.98 419.00 * Educational Services 419.30 . Salaries 7,059.00 Total 419.00 . Educational Services 7,059.00 430.00 - Streets & Bridges Department 42,974.59 Page 1 Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report - General Fund February 2025 TOTAL 481.00 . Payroll Tax Expense 4,909.14 487.00 . Employer Benefits & W/H 487.20 . Health Insurance Expense 69,994.39 487.30 * Employees' Benefits 5,308.00 Total 487.00 - Employer Benefits & W/H 75,302.39 Total Expense 259,851.19 Net Ordinary Income 384,935.81 Other Income/Expense Other Income 341.000 * Interest, Dividend Income 2,754.18 Total Other Income 2,754.18 Other Expense 492.00 . Transfers Department 492.130 - Transfer to Sinking Fund 25,000.00 492.305 . Transfer to Gen Fund Cap :E 303,000.00 Total 492.00 . Transfers Department 328,000.00 ENDING BALANCE: $181,604.40 Page 2 Borough of St Clair Treasurer's Report - Electrio Light Fund February 2025 TOTAL Ordinary Income/Expense Income 7372,40 - Electric Energy Sales 304,807.10 7372.50 - Sales Tax Discounts 25.00 7372.55 - Processing Feès 400.00 7372.56 - Miscellaneous Receipts 200,00 Total Income 305,432.10 Expense 7401.00 - Electric Light 7401120 . Superintendent 5,583.32 7409300 . Rental Expense 186.54 7442141 - Office Manager 4,169.61 7442142 - Administrative Assistant 3,025.88 7442143 - Lineman 4,523.20 7442144 - Assistant Lineman 3,968.00 7442210 - Office Supplies 1,390.25 7442220 - Electrical Materials & Supplies 281.03 7442231 . Gasoline & Oil 246.97 7442321 - Telephone 263.45 7442361 - AMP - Ohio 161,666.07 7442370 - Maintenance & Repairs 250,00 7442372 - Technolegy/Computer Expenses 1,125,00 7442374 - Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 1,797.78 Total 7401.00 - Electric Light 188,477.10 Total Expense 188,477.10 Net Ordinary Income 116,955.00 Other Income/Expense Other Income 341.000 - Interest, Dividend Income 3,388.20 Total Other Income 3,388.20 Other Expense 492.00 - Transfers Department 492.130 . Transfer to Sinking Fund 11,500.00 492.80 - Transfer to General Fund 200,000.00 Total 492.00 . Transfers Department 211,500.00 Total Other Expense 211,500.00 ENDING BALANCE: $700,774.47 Page 1 - - Borough of St Clair Balance Sheet As of February 28, 2025 Feb 28, 25 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 100.10 . Elec. Lgt. Sales Tax- Mid Penn 17,098.62 100.12 . PLGIT - Elec Light Deposit Acct 2,855.15 100.121 . PLGIT PRIME - Elec. Light Dep. 23,899.01 100.13 . PLGIT - Elect Lgt Capital Rsrv 18,203.97 100.131 . PLGIT PRIME-Elec.Light Cap R... 328,260.51 100.14 * PLGIT - Electric Light Fund 685,354.15 100.15 * PLGIT - FIRE INS ESCROW ACCT 38,775.90 100.16 . PLGIT - General Fund 135,332.82 100.17 . PLGIT - General Fund Cap Reserv 42.76 100.171 . PLGIT PRIME-Gen. Fund Cap. - 341,246.87 100.18 - PLGIT - HD Land Devel Escrow 18,690.86 100.19 - PLGIT - Highway Aid Fund 19.77 100.191 . PLGIT PRIME - Highway Aid Fu... 15,450.74 100.20 - Elec. Light Chk. (Mid Penn) 15,420.32 100.21 . PLGIT - Home Program 907.98 100.22 . PLGIT - Recreation Grant Fund 23,628.37 100.221 * PLGIT PRIME - Recreation Grant 188.40 100.23 . PLGIT - Sinking Fund 110,450.51 100.231 . PLGIT PRIME - Sinking Fund 261,825.61 100.24 - PLGIT - Street Opening Permit 1,755.59 100.241 - PLGIT PRIME - Street Opening 81,806.19 100.30 * Gen. Fund Chk. (Mid Penn) 32,725.30 100.40 . PLGIT-Bridge Construction Fund 15.60 100.401 . PLGIT PRIME - Bridge Cons. F... 139,082.32 100.50 . PLGIT - Demolition Fund 12,070.83 100.501 - PLGIT PRIME - Demolition Fund 292,572.45 100.80 . PLGIT - Ann St Maintenance Fund 2.54 100.81 - PLGIT/PRIME Ann St Maintenance 36,130.95 100.90 . PLGIT - Building Permit Fund 105,177.68 105.10 - PLGIT - Payroll Fund 693.31 105.20 - PLGIT = Withholding Account 1,057.25 110 - Petty Cash 500.00 110.10 . Petty Cash - General Fund 200.00 110.20 . Petty Cash = Swimming Pool - GF 300.00 Total Checking/Savings 2,741,742.33 Page 1 Tax Collector's Remittance to Taxing Districts WILLIAM UMBENHAUR - 2025. - SAINT CLAIR BOROUGH For 03/01/2025 thru 03/15/2025 Date Created 03/17/2025 SAINT CLAIRJ BOROUGH Taxing District Municipality Borough Per Capita Borough Occupation Other A. Collections 1. Balance Collectable - Beginning ofMonth 339677.84, 7700.00 3234.00 2A. Additions: During the Month (*) 370.00 155.40 2B. Deductions: Credits During the Month - (from line 17) 3. Total Collectable 339677.84 8070,00 3389.40 4. Less: Face Collections for the Month 37476.93 1140.00 252,00 5. Less: Deletions/Exemptions from the List (*) 226,80 6. Less: Exonerations (*) 250.00 105.00 7. Less: leoalemahehnsalinasts () 8. Balance collectable - End ofl Month 302200.91 6680,00 2805.60 B. Reconcilliation of Cash Collected 9. Face. Amount of Collections - (must agree with line 4+7) 37476,93 1140.00 252.00 10. Plus: Penalties 11. Less: Discounts 749.64 22.80 4.80 12. Total Cash Collected per Column 36727,29 1117.20 247.20! 13. Total Cash Collected (12A + 12B + 12C + 12D) 38091.69 (*). ATTACH ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY YOUR TAXING DISTRICT C. Payment of Taxes 14. Amount Remitted During the Month (*) TOTAL ALL Date Transaction # Amount TAXES Total 0.00 15, Amount Paid with this Report Appilcable to this Reporting Month Transaction # 38091.69 16. Total Remitted This Month 38091.69! 17. List, Other Credit Adjustments (*) Parcel / PerCapita # Name Amount Total 0.00 18. Interest Barnings (if applicable) $ Cha 03-17- 2045 TAXING DISTRICT USE (OPTIONAL) Tax Collector Date I verify this is a complete and accurate reporting of the Carryover from Previous balance collectable, taxes collected and remitted for the $ Month month. Amount Collected This $_ Month Received by (taxing district): Less Amount Paid this Month $_ Ending Balance $ Title: Date: I acknowledge the receipt of this report. Borough of St. Clair Zoning Officer's Report March 2025 Application Appliçation Description Status Location Date Zoning Permit 3/1/2025 Solar Issued Permit 242 S. 2nd Zoning Permit 3/2/2025 Stand-By On-Going Walmart Required Generator Terry Rich Blvd. Zoning Permit 3/5/2025 Store Conversion On-Going 51 Ann St. Zoning 12-2024 Fence Storage Area Issued Permit Franklin St. Monitoring On-Going Zoning 3/17/2025 Drive-Way Completed 114 N. Front Monitoring Complaint Zoning Permit 3/18/2025 Fence and Shed Pending 602 Elmwood Greg Stednitz Zoning Officer 4-1-2025 Saint Clair Fire Department Fire Alarm Report March 2025 March-11 STILL ALARM 16:24 hours 668 Mountain Road Blythe Township for a brush fire. West End responded, Members assisted other units on a large brush fire. (BF02) In service 90 minutes March-11 STILL ALARM 17:10 hours 22 Chestnut St. for a brush fire, Phoenix, West End, Deputy Skrobak, and Johns responded. Members extinguished an area of rubbish and brush. (BF62) In service 75 minutes. March- 13 STILL ALARM 15:29 hours New Philadelphia Road and Tucker Road Blythe Township for a brush fire. West End responded and assisted other units at a large area brush fire. (BF02) In service 4 hours 30 minutes. March-15 STILL ALARM 20:52 hours 120 North Nicholas St. for a Carbon Monoxide activation. Alert/Columbia, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded. Members metered the residence and found it to be a faulty detector. (CO62) In service 30 minutes. March-16 STILL ALARM 20:55 hours 46 South Mill Street for a flooding condition in front of that address. Alert/Columbia, and all chiefs responded. Members found a blocked pipe and were able to get the water down the drain. (PD62) In service 40 minutes. March-18 GENERAL ALARM 13:11 hours(BOX33) 500 Terry Rich Blvd. (Wal-Mart) for an automatic fire alarm. All companies dispatched, companies advised to cancel. (AFA62) In service 15 minutes. March-18 STILL ALARM 17:18 hours 51 St. Peter St. Schuyikill Haven for a fire stand by. Alert/Columbia, and Deputy Skrobak responded with an engine to cover. Members were on standby for 2 hours. (FSB63) In service 2 hours. March-19 CHIEF CALL 19:43 hours 500 5th Street East Norwegian Township for an unknown odor outside. Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded, checked in and around the area with nothing found. (CHF08) In service 25 minutes. March-20 STILL ALARM 01:14 hours 217 Green St. for an engine to standby for another company. Members were on standby while companies were at a 2nd alarm fire in Mahanoy City. (FSB36) In service 1 hour. March-20 STILL ALARM 01:20 hours 700 West Mahanoy Avenue Mahanoy City for the tower ladder to standby for another company. Members were on standby while companies were at a 2nd alarm fire. (FSB48) In service 1 hour. March-24 CHIEF CALL 13:36 hours 2 South Second St. to assist police with a welfare check. Chief Johns and Skrobak responded. (CHF62) In service 35 minutes. March-24 STILL ALARM 21:46 hours SR.61 & Dark water New Castie Township for a vehicle accident unknown injury. Alert/Columbia, Rescue, West End, and Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members provided lighting and cleared the roadway of debris, (MVA17) in service 1 hour. March-28 GENERAL ALARM 02:42 hours (BOX33) 500 Terry Rich Blvd. Wal-Mart for an automatic fire alarm. All companies responded, and members found a water flow signal store personnel reported a possible leak that is in the process of being repaired. The system was placed on test. (AFA62) in service 35 minutes. March-28 STILL ALARM 05:40 hours 1 Tension Way East Norwegian Township for a trash fire. Alert/Columbia, Deputy Skrobak, and SCPD responded. Members extinguished a small rubbish fire. (TRF08) In service 20 minutes. March-29 GENERAL ALARM 13:52 hours (BOX33) 368 Pottsville / St. Clair Highway East Norwegian Township for an automatic fire alarm. All companies dispatched, Chief on scene cancelled all units' faulty system. (AFA08) In service 15 minutes. March-29 GENERAL ALARM 22:32 hours (BOX33) 909 Wade Rd. New Castle Township for smoke in a structure. All companies and chiefs responded, members found a heater cord was the cause of the smoke. (SIS17) In service 1 hour. March-31 GENERAL ALARM 17:06 hours (BOX33) 500 Terry Rich Blvd. Wal-Mart) for an automatic fire alarm. All companies, Asst. Johns and Skrobak responded, Members found it to be the same problem, Wal-Mart is in the process of making repairs to the alarm system. (AFA62) In service 20 minutes. March-31 STILL ALARM 22:46 hours 32 North Third St. for a Carbon Monoxide activation. Alert/Columbia, Chief Uhrin and Skrobak responded. Members used the air monitor to check the house was clear. (CO62) In service 15 Minutes, Comments: The following alarm boxes were tested,33,12, 31 General Alarms 5 Still Alarms 11 False Alarms Chief Calls/ Public Service 2 Total Calls 18 Respectfully: submitted, fomkulin 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 April 1, 2025 TOTAL COMPLAINTS = 29 RENTAL INSPECTIONS - 5 Respectfully, Michelle D. Brestowski Code Enforcement Officer P.0. BoX 125, St. Clair PA 17970 St. Clair Fish and Game Association Phone: 570-429-1207 Dear Friends: On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the St. Clair Fish and Game will sponsor its 44th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00 p.m. Each year the major goal of our club is to make this event as exciting as possible for our children. To make this Saturday afternoon special, it takes manpower and monetary donations. Since the origin of the egg hunt, in 1979, many businesses and organizations have joined our efforts to make this a fun-filled day for the youth of our community. We would like to extend a special "thank you" to those who have donated in past years and ask that you join us again this year. If you haven't donated before, we ask that you consider becoming part of our team. Your donation will be a great help to us and the children of our area. Kindly send your donation by April 5th to: St. Clair Fish and Game Easter Egg Hunt Committee PO Box 125 St. Clair PA 17970 Thank you for your participation and con- tinued support. Sincerely, MS A buphna Richard M. Garland Bill Johnson an TPhli wibmits STKK James Tohill Barb Conville Gary Arner GubonyBuspnmn Dycie C1 Brittany Prutzman Ray Gipe Tony Petrozino TO THE MEMBERS OF SAINT CLAIR COUNCIL: My name is John Culbert, Pastor ofthe Saint Clair First Primitive Methodist Church. I am representing the Community Of Caring Christians in town, which is made up of six Churches. I am here to ask the council for permission to hold a block party on September 13th. We would also like permission to block off North Mill Street from Hancock Street north for one block to Franklin Street. Ifpermission is granted there would be no gambling ofany sort for profit. We would also provide the certificate of insurance as we did lastyear. The block party would only be held for one day from noon until about 4:00 P.M. We would also make sure that everything is cleaned up within the one block area. We would also need to have No Parking signs put up for that block. The one final request would be ift the police could just drive by every once in a while although we do not anticipate any problems. There definitely would not be alcohol of any sort at the block party! The block party last year in Sept. was a success and there weren'tany problems. The six Churches that are involved are The First Primitive Methodist Church, The Presbyterian Church, the Baptist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the Episcopal Church. Ifitis possible to do this, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. May God bless all ofyou, and know that the council is in our prayers. You may contact Rev. John Culbert at 570-429-0781 if you have any questions, or he can be contacted at 401 South Nicholas Street, here in Saint Clair. Rev. Robert Schaeffer; Presbyterian Church Rev. john Culbert; First Primitive Methodist Church Pastors Joe & Mickey McDemus Baptist Church Pastor Jennie Strauc United Church of Christ Bonnie Baker; Episcopal Church - - - - m Rerpan yow Roland Price From: Shannon Brennan shannonbrennan88@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2025 10:23 AM To: Roland Price; Donna Boyd; Joansey Brennan Subject: St. Clair Borough April Board Meeting CAUTION-Tis email TEnaierffomausice oftrecrganzaton, Domotcticklinks, cropenaitachments unless.your recognizethesendéntssae Dear Mr. Price: I am asking that the following statement be provided during the April 1, 2025 St. Clair Borough Council Meeting. Itis my understanding that St. Clair Borough Council plans to release an RFP for paving to be performed on the section of Ann Street from Rt. 61 to the intersection with Lowe's. Lrepresent two small businesses that will be impacted by this project and I respectfully request that the the RFP include flaggers that would allow for one lane of traffic to be open on this section of Ann Street to prevent a total loss of revenue during this 1-3 day paving project. Lowes will not lose total access to Ann Street during this project and I respectfully request the same consideration be given to my small businesses. I understand that the inclusion of flaggers increases project costs; however, failure to do sO places an unfair burden for this project on my small businesses. Doing business is St. Clair is already more costly due to the surcharge placed on electricity within the borough and small businesses have NOT been afforded the tax credits given to big boxes like Walmart. So I again implore the Borough Council to vote in favor of including flaggers in this paving project to keep one of traffic open during this paving project. Sincerely, Shannon Brennan Peace Frog Natural and Trio Spa and Salon 1