BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK HILLS MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Thomas Evans, President of Council, called to order the regularly scheduled council meeting at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Mohan led the Pledge of Allegiance. CALLING OF THE ROLL Council Present: Mr. Evans, President; Ms. Bolton; Ms. Schaffer; Mr. Mohan Others Present: Mr. Brown, Jr., Mayor; Robert Garvin, Solicitor; Cheryl Sorrentino, Manager; Tyler Mincin, Engineer 1. CALLING FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES AS POSTED (all ayes vote) Motion to approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting made by Ms. Bolton. All ayes 2. CALLING FOR BIDS No bids. 3. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS (6 minutes each) Mike Belmonte Mr. Belmonte thanked council for taking interest in the Woodland Hills School and announçed that he is not running for school board this upcoming term. He introduced Cynthia Wallace as a candidate that he recommends to take his place. Ms. Wallace thanked council for allowing her to speak. She explained that she is a long-time educator and wants to continue serving the school district in the capacity of school board member. She stated that she would appreciate the support. Karen Lyons - Ms. Lyons asked if there was a noise ordinance to prevent businesses doing work prior to 8:00 a.m. She noted that they are cutting grass at 7:00 a.mm. Ms. Sorrentino stated that she would look into the matter and if there is an ordinance. She noted that she can contact police if they are cutting grass early in the morning until they find the ordinance. 4. CORRESPONDENCE Passed out prior to meeting. 5. REPORT OF BOROUGH COMMITTEES A. FINANCE - CHAIRPERSON BOLTON 1. Motion to accept Duncan Financial Group proposal for Borough insurance and workers compensation insurance per their quotation with an annual premium no more than $59,429.00 Motion - Ms. Bolton Second - Mr. Mohan Roll Call - Unanimous - Carried 2. Motion to enter into agreement with Acrisure for 2025 for an annual fee of $4,250 for services provided to maintain the police pension plan. Our prior pension consulting service, Mockenhaupt, has become a part of Acrisure beginning January 1, 2025. Motion - Ms. Bolton Second - Ms. Schaffer Roll Call - Unanimous - Carried B. PUBLIC SAFETY - CHAIRPERSON URSINY No report. C. ZONING & ORDINANCES - CHAIRPERSON KVORJAK No report. D. COMMUNITY EVENTS - CHAIRPERSON SCHAFFER Ms. Schaffer announced that Community Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m. The Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 and they are not registering locations this year. E. HEALTH & SANITATION - CHAIRPERSON LANG No report. F. BUILDINGS & BOROUGH PROPERTY -CHAIRPERSON EVANS No report. G. PUBLIC WORKS = CHAIRPERSON MOHAN Mr. Mohan stated that temporary speed bumps were purchased and will be installed on Garfield Avenue and Circle Drive as per the recommendation of ChiefHelinski. 6. REPORT OF BOROUGH OFFICERS A. MAYOR - JOHN BROWN Mayor Brown read the police and EMS reports for the month of March 2025. He added that there were no fires in the month of March. He attended the following events: Interview with radio representative located in North Versailles along with Mr. Evans. They discussed the history of Braddock Hills. Meeting with Allegheny County Councilman Walton along with other area: mayors at the Braddock Hills Borough Building. He added that he did not attend the Steel Rivers COG Annual Assembly Meeting. However, it was attended by other council members. B. SOLICITOR - ROBERT GARVIN He noted that he noticed that he has received more delinquent tax and sheriff sale notices lately. He is unsure of the reason, but noted that he noticed an increase. C. ENGINEER - TYLER MINCIN Mr. Mincin read engineer's S report for month of] March (see attached). 7. REPORT OF COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: CHAIRPERSON EVANS He stated that he attended their annual Assembly Meeting dinner with Mr. Mohan and Ms. Sorrentino. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No report. 9, NEW BUSINESS No report. 11. CALLING FOR APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT AS POSTED fall ayes vote) Motion to approve the treasurer's report by Mr. Mohan. All ayes 12. CALLING FOR APPROVAL TO PAY ALL BILLS AS POSTED IN THE LIST OF BILLS Motion - Ms. Bolton Seconded - Mr. Mohan Roll Call Vote - Unanimous = Carried 13. ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Mr. Evans adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. / 495 LP 8 - EAGNECAINGARCHRECUR, ANDDESIGN SERVICES Engineer's Report Braddock Hills Borough Regular Monthly Meeting April g, 2025 GEDTF/CDBG GRANT A) GEDTF project for demolition of playground, installation of new enclosed playground near walking track, removal, and replacement of Borough sign. Project cost for resolution is estimated at $156,480.00. a. Remaining park improvements (sign, ADA parking, removal of existing equipment, etc.) did not receive any bids. Received approval from the SRCOG to proceed with completing remaining work through different contractors. b. Collecting information for the procurement packet for the county. B) CDBG project for milling and paving ofNewton Road. a) EADS to put together specs and bid proposal. MS4/STORMWATER A) Finalizing design for stream bank restoration project to comply with MS4 permit. Project will require a joint permit. a. Pre-application meeting took place on March 19th, 2025. b. Need to explore additional siltation impairment solutions as part ofMS4 PRP compliance. B) ARPA Stormwater Project a. Low bidder was Verardi Landscapes LLCin the amount of$81,077. b. Signed agreements were returned by the contractor. C. Contractor to receive material in approximately four weeks before receiving notice to proceed. RWWALCOSANDEE A) Attending 3RWW meeting April 10th, 2025. a. All engineer's meeting for M-47 has been put on hold for the time being. B) Consent Order Agreements a. No new items. BLIGHT REMEDIATION GRANT A) Received Act 152 grant in the amount of $54,000.00 for the Demolition of 118 Center Street, and 1127 Wilkins Avenue. a. Demolition ofboth properties was completed by Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC. b. EADS conducted a post-demo walkthrough with the SRCOG on February 3rd, 2025. C. EADS sent the contractor a punch list ofi items which were addressed by the contractor. d. SRCOG working with contractor to acquire maintenance bond and payrolls. B) Applied for another blight remediation grant for 995 Garfield Avenue and 518 Park. Avenue. MISCELLANEOUS A) WPJWA appears to not be taking responsibility for any issues on Indiana Avenue due to their water main break. a. Letter was sent from Bob Garvin to WPJWA noting that legal action may occur regarding the damages. b. Packet with cost estimate, project location, and photos were sent to the Borough for review and discussion regarding road issues. B) County ARPA Grant a. Received grant in the amount of $70,000. Received funds regarding the new public works roof and renovations to the senior center. C) Revising LSA grant for Park Avenue. Altoona a Clarion Johnstown > Lewistown à Pittsburgh 9 Somerset Cumberland, MD 11045 Parker Drive, NonhHunlingdon, PA 15642 412.754.0801 www.edhgrowr.com 405 FUP E & EKGMEAINGARGCHTEGCIUREA ANDDESIGN SERVICES Respectfully submitted, The EADS Group, Inc. (NORTH HUNTINGDON) Tyler J. Mincin By: Tyler J. Mincin Engineering Designer R:11331. Braddock Hills. Boro125101, Relainerl_20 Regular. Meting:2025-04-08 Braddock. Hills Borough Engineer's Report.docx Altoona a Clarion Johnstown Lewistown Pittsburgh 3 Somerset a Cumberland, MD 11045 Parker Drive, Norh Hunlingdon, PA 15642 412.754.0801 eM.aedharaurcms :