11-13-23 Regular Council Meeting

11-13-23 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS November 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Chair Announcements Reports of Officials Library Director Police Chief Fire Chief Manager's Report A. 2024 Public Meeting Dates Discussion Item Only B. Monthly Items For Discussion Discussion Item Only C. 2024 Budget Overview For Discussion Only Mayor's Report Approval of Minutes A. Approval of Minutes Motion: I move that we approve the 10/9/23 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Bills and Payrolls A. Bill List 111323 Motion: I move that we approve Bill List 111323 in the amount of $4,448,844.37. Residents' Comments (non-agenda items only) Citizens’ Comments – General Policy and Finance Items General Policy and Finance Items A. 2024 Municipal Real Estate Tax Rate Ordinance Motion: I move that we approve Ordinance No.11-13-23A to set the 2024 Municipal Real Estate Tax rate. B. 2024 Municipal Earned Income Tax Ordinance Motion: I move that we approve Ordinance No.11-13-23B to amend the 2024 Municipal Earned Income Tax rate. 11-13-23 Regular Council Meeting 2 November 13, 2023 C. 2024 Budget Ordinance Motion: I move that we approve Ordinance No.11-13-23C enacting the 2024 Municipal Budget. D. CDBG Yr 50 – Blight Remediation - Resolutions Motion: I move that we approve the Concurring Resolution (R11-13-23A) and Slums and Blight Resolution (R11-13-23B) for the CDBG Year 50 funding application. E. Designation of Authorized Official – Trail Development Fund Grant – Drake Trail Motion: I move that we approve Resolution No. R11-13-23C, confirming Municipal Manager, Kristen Denne, as the authorized official to file all documents related to the Drake Trail Project with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County. F. Miner’s Park Restroom – Local Share Account (LSA) Grant Motion: I move that we approve Resolution No. R11-13-23D. G. Police Vehicle Purchase – Local Share Account (LSA) Grant Motion: I move that we approve Resolution No. R11-13-23E. Citizens’ Comments – Health, Safety and Welfare Items Health, Safety and Welfare Items A. Consideration of Promotion of Police Lieutenant Motion: I move that we approve ______________________ for promotion to Police Lieutenant. B. Consideration of Promotion of Police Sergeant Motion: I move that we approve ________________________ for promotion to Police Sergeant. Citizens’ Comments – Planning and Zoning Items Planning and Zoning Items A. Bethel Park Shopping Center Subdivision of Parcel C & Re-Subdivision of Parcel B Major Subdivision # 2023-0303 Request for Preliminary Final Approval Motion: I move that we approve the preliminary final plan approval of the Bethel Park Shopping Center Subdivision of Parcel C & Re-Subdivision of Parcel B Major Subdivision #2023-0303. B. 2725 Montour Avenue Demolition Project Motion: I move that we approve the demolition contract of 2725 Montour Avenue to be awarded to Dom Folino Construction at a bid price of $17,200.00. C. Resolution R-11-13-23F Declaring Nuisance at 2403 Milford Motion: I move that we approve the Resolution R-11-13-23F to declare 2403 Milford a public nuisance. Citizens’ Comments – Public Works and Maintenance Items Public Works and Maintenance Items A. Ball Fields Fertilizers / MVP Mix and Grass Seed Motion: I move that we approve to pre order field fertilizers, MVP mix and grass seed for all of our parks for next year's season from "Walker Supply Company" in the amount of $17974.33. The funds will come from account number 01-451-552. By ordering early, we will save 3% ($400.85). Adjournment