City Council

AGENDA CHESWICK BOROUGH CAUCUS MEETING December 13, 2022 CALL TO ORDER OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS CURRENTLY IN FRONT OF COUNCIL (4 MINUTES): MEETING MINUTES: • Motion to approve the November 15, 2022 Council meeting minutes sent by email on 11/23/22. AVJSA REPORT: AVRPD REPORT: MAYOR’S REPORT: ZONING OFFICER’S/FIRE INSPECTOR’S REPORT: TREASURER’S REPORT: SOLICITOR’S REPORT: COMMITTEES: BUDGET & FINANCE – Frank Meledandri, Chair:  Review bill due list #12.22. Bills posted 11/15/22 – 12/13/22 • Motion to approve bill due list #12.22. Bills posted 11/15/22 – 12/13/22 • Motion to approve the 2023 proposed budget advertised on 11/22/2022 for $2,430,160.50 and modified by $10,458.19 to $2,440,618.69 due to an increase in the unemployment compensation rate from 2.85% to 7.45% and by fund: General Fund: $1,357,944.83 Water Fund: $ 490,623.86 Sewage Fund: $ 434,689.00 Refuse Fund: $ 157,361.00 Total $2,440,618.69 • Motion to bring before Council and read in summary Resolution 2022-24, fixing the tax rate for the year 2023 for general revenue purposes to be set at 5.60 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation and tax rate for the library referendum to be set at 0.25 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation.  • Motioned to approve Resolution 2022-24, fixing the tax rate for the year 2023 for general revenue purposes to be set at 5.60 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation and tax rate for the library referendum to be set at 0.25 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation • Motion to approve Resolution 2022-23, to implement the property tax penalty waiver provisions of Act 57 of 2022, directing the tax collector to comply with the penalty waiver provisions of Act 57 of 2022 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 • Motion to bring Resolution 2022-25, setting water, sewage, and refuse rates for the 2023 calendar year before council and read in its entirety • Motion to approve Resolution 2022-25, setting water, sewage, and refuse rates for the 2023 calendar year FACILITIES – George White, Chair  Discussion on raising the electric line at the salt shed. Current line is 18’ above ground, West Penn Power willing to move it to 28’ without cost to the Borough vs. 30’ maximum height that a salt truck can reach. GENERAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION – Kathy Gillard, Chair: GRANTS - Brad Yaksich, Chair: • Motion to approve Resolution 2022-22, designating Michael Girardi and Lorraine Zebrine as the officials to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant. PERSONNEL – Karen Matisz, Chair: PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY & UTILITIES – Brad Yaksich, Chair: • Motion to read in title and summary Ordinance 805-C, amending chapter 21 (“Firemen”) to add section 22-4 (Volunteer Fire Companies Recognized) and section 22-5 (Control of equipment and Funds). • Motion to adopt Ordinance 805-C, amending chapter 21 (“Firemen”) to add section 22-4 (Volunteer Fire Companies Recognized) and section 22-5 (Control of equipment and Funds).  Discussion on Lower Valley Ambulance Service letter received November 30th. PUBLIC WORKS – Michael Girardi, Chair: • Motion to place the order for a new Ford F250 pickup truck at a cost of $62,189.78. RECREATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Shawna Ecker, Chair ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT – Dan Carroll, Chair: COG: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: