City Council

BOROUGH OF CONWAY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers, 801 First Avenue, Conway, Pennsylvania August 16, 2023 MEETING was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. Levenson presiding. The following members of Council and officials of the Borough were present: Mr. Scott Levenson, Mr. John Antoline, Mr. Joe Bohach, Mrs. Jocelyn Hertneky, Mr. Mark Hertneky, Mrs. Patty Then, Borough Secretary Margie Nelko, Borough Solicitor Kate Diersen and Borough Engineer Emile Ketterer. ABSENT: Mr. Tim Antoline Mayor Debbie Rose PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: Michael Crispeno of 110 10th Street Mr. & Mrs. Dan Byrne of 1201 15th Street Cheryl Ridjaneck of 1432 Dupont Street PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items): None. MINUTES of the Workshop Meeting held on May 3, 2023, were presented to Council. After some review, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Then to approve the Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2023, as presented was unanimously carried. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting held on May 17, 2023, were presented to Council. After some review, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Then to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2023, as presented was unanimously carried. MINUTES of the Workshop Meeting held on June 7, 2023, were presented to Council. After some review, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Then to approve the Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2023, as presented was unanimously carried. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2023, were presented to Council. After some review, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Then to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2023, as presented was unanimously carried. MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: The Public Works Supervisor was not in attendance. This report was ordered received and filed. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: The Fire Chief was in attendance. This report was ordered received and filed. The Fire Chief presented Council with additional information regarding the state inspection of Engine 492. The Glick Fire Equipment Co. invoices include the state inspection, horn diagnostics, and flickering lights. After some review, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mr. Bohach to approve payment of the Glick Fire Equipment Co. invoices in the amount of $5,400.06 was unanimously carried. The Fire Chief stated that the fire department would like to pay to pave the parking lot and a small strip to help with turning at Foote Street at their expense. A non-enforceable Do Not Enter sign is also proposed. After some review it was the consensus of Council to approve the proposed sign and paving at the fire hall at the fire department’s expense. Page 01 08-16-2023 EMA COORDINATOR’S REPORT: The EMA Coordinator was not in attendance. No Report. BVRPD REPORTS: Mr. Levenson, Chairperson of the Beaver Valley Regional Police Department (BVRPD) Board, presented Council with updates regarding the following issue(s). 1. 2023 BVRPD Payments – No update at this time. Rochester Township will be officially a member of the BVRPD as of September 1, 2023. 2. BVRPD Gym – There is no update at this time. ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: No Report. FINANCE & GRANTS COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr. Levenson, Chairperson of the Finance and Grants Committee, presented Council with updates regarding the following issue(s). 1. List of Bills - A list of expenditures for the time period of July 20, 2023, through August 16, 2023, in the amount of $137,971.63 from the General Fund, expenditures in the amount of $3,613.34 from the Liquid Fuels Fund and expenditures in the amount of $62,030.20 from the Water & Sewer Fund were presented to Council for review. After some review, the motion of Mrs. Then, seconded by Mrs. Hertneky to approve the List of Bills as presented was unanimously carried. 2. Budget Reports – These reports were ordered received and filed. 3. Treasurer Report – These reports were ordered received and filed. 4. Knoechel Heating Co. A/C Quote – There was some discussion regarding the meeting with the Knoechel Heating Co. representative, the quotes received for the Borough Office and the Council Chambers A/C Units, the need for an electrician and the budget. After some review, it was the consensus of Council to acquire electric quotes for the proposed A/C Unit(s). PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT: No Report. PLANNING, ZONING & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. Hertneky, Chairperson of the Planning, Zoning & Ordinance Committee, presented Council with updates regarding the following issue(s). 1. Rental Ordinance – There is no update at this time. Mr. Hertneky is still waiting on feedback from Council members who have not replied yet. PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT: No Report. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr. J. Antoline, Chairperson of the Planning, Zoning & Ordinance Committee, presented Council with updates regarding the following issue(s). 1. 1825 Porter Street Drainage-Santiago, N. – Mrs. Santiago reported that their basement has been flooding and that the engineer they hired stated that the Borough owned drainpipe is not up to code. The drainpipe behind the fire hall goes towards this property and into a runoff ditch under Porter Street. The other drainpipe at the corner of her fence that drains onto the property along with their down spouts. After some review, it was the consensus to have the Public Works Department keep the drainpipe cleaned out. MAYOR’S REPORT: No Report. ENGINEER’S REPORT: Page 02 08-16-2023 There was an update regarding the 2nd Avenue Columbia Gas/Youngblood Paving project finishing by early next month. Columbia Gas still needs to apply for a Building Permit for the building to enclose the existing medium pressure gas regulator station located at 933 2nd Avenue. There is no update for the PA Small Water Grant for the 11th Street water line replacement. Mr. Crispeno stated that the address for the Columbia Gas Variance request is incorrect. Mrs. Then stated that the address has been on the Beaver County records since 1935 and that Columbia Gas purchased the property in 2020. SOLICITOR’S REPORT: No Report. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Comcast-Broadband Service Expansion - This document was ordered received and filed. 2. DEP Letter-Tri-State River Products Commercial Completeness Notification –This document was ordered received and filed. 3. PA One Call 2023 Rate Structure effective July 2023 – This document was ordered received and filed. 4. Freedom Area High School-Monetary Donation Support - This document was ordered received and filed. OLD BUSINESS: 1. DEP Environmental Mitigation Community Fund – There is no update at this time. 2. Auditor Proposals – There is no update at this time. NEW BUSINESS: 1. S. Badamo – Letter of Interest – A letter of interest, dated August 10, 2023, regarding the vacant Working Public Works Supervisor position was received. This matter will be discussed in Executive Session. 2. Local Share Account (LSA) Grant Notification – There was discussion regarding the need to set a meeting to decide what the Borough could apply for and the possibility of reaching out for help with the application. 3. Duquesne Light Permit Approval Requests – Duquesne Light will notify the Borough and residents of when the work will be conducted so that people who work from home will know ahead of time. After some review and discussion, the motion of Mrs. Hertneky, seconded by Mrs. Then to approve the permit request, subject to more detail and disclosures on the proposed work, was made. A roll call vote was taken of the members of Council present. The motion passed after receiving four (4) affirmative votes and two (2) negative votes of all members of Council present. Mr. J. Antoline – No Mr. Bohach – No Mrs. Hertneky – Yes Mr. Hertneky – Yes Mr. Levenson – Yes Mrs. Then – Yes 4. Conway-Baden Municipal Authority Sanitary Interconnect Invoice-Dated July 20, 2023 - This document was ordered received and filed. 5. HUB International Professional Liability Renewal Proposal of Insurance - This document was ordered received and filed. Page 03 08-16-2023  6. 1517 13th Street-Reimer, L. – Mr. Levenson informed Council that he was approached by a resident regarding the fact that she was paying taxes and voting in Conway Borough and now it has all been changed to Economy Borough. An official request may be made to extend water service to this residence. 7. Renting or Selling of Old Municipal Building Discussion – This matter will be discussed in Executive Session. 8. Selling of Trailor Discussion – Mrs. Then stated that Christopher Then would like to purchase a trailer that has been sitting near the fire department for $100.00. The Fire Chief stated that it may be the trailer for the lawn mowers. After some review, it was the consensus of Council to fix the trailer so that the Public Works Department may use it. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Mrs. Cheryl Ridjaneck, of 1432 Dupont Street, to express concerns regarding an expired approved building permit for a garage/shed that she recently tried to get re-approved. The Code Enforcement Officer had concerns regarding the location and size of the garage/shed. The foundation slab was previously poured under the expired approved permit. The Borough Solicitor recommended the Code Enforcement Officer to physically view the foundation slab to verify whether it was installed according to the approval or if the contractor placed it in the wrong place. Mrs. Doreen Byrne inquired about the installation of four (4) Memorial Bricks for the War Memorial Park. The Borough Secretary stated that when it was previously questioned, the company was contacted for installation. Mr. Dan Byrne stated that the 2nd Avenue fire hydrant needs hydro-vacuumed in order to finish the installation. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council to schedule the hydro-vacuum if not already scheduled. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Levenson requested Council go into Executive Session regarding personnel and contractual matters at 8:11 p.m., as per the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Then. On the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Hertneky to reconvene at 9:15 p.m. was unanimously carried. Upon re-entering the public meeting, the following item(s) were reviewed: 1. Paid Sick Time-Giles, B. – After some review and discussion, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mr. Bohach to approve paying Brian Giles his unused sick time in the amount of $4,312.80 was made. A roll call vote was taken of the members of Council present. The motion passed after receiving four (4) affirmative votes and two (2) negative votes of all members of Council present. Mr. J. Antoline – Yes Mr. Bohach – Yes Mrs. Hertneky – Yes Mr. Hertneky – Yes Mr. Levenson – No Mrs. Then – No There being no further business, the motion of Mr. J. Antoline, seconded by Mrs. Then to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. was unanimously carried. Margie L. Nelko Borough Secretary Page 04 08-16-2023  Scott Levenson Vice-President of Council Motion(s) made and/or Council consensus decision(s): 1. Approve Minutes of May 3, 2023, May 17, 2023, June 7, 2023, and June 21, 2023 2. Approve payment of Glick Fire Equipment Co. Invoice for Engine 492 ($5,400.06) 3. Consensus to approve the proposed sign and paving at the fire hall 4. Approve the List of Bills 5. Consensus to acquire electric quotes for the A/C Unit(s) 6. Approve the Duquesne Light Permit request (included a roll call vote) 7. Consensus to have Public Works Department keep the drainpipe cleaned 8. Consensus to fix the trailer for the Public Works Department use 9. Consensus to schedule the hydro-vacuum for 2nd Avenue fire hydrant 10. Approve paying B. Giles unused Sick Time (included a roll call vote) Page 05 08-16-2023