City Council

AGENDA Borough of Elizabeth—Regular Meeting of Council April 26, 2022 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Karen Turner Timothy Guffey Desiree Gephart Cole Buchina Charles Smith Dana Cress Chad Rager ANNOUNCEMENTS This meeting is being recorded for transcription of the minutes only. Executive Sessions were held on April 20, 2022 and April 26, 2022 to discuss personnel issues. VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2022 Workshop and February 22, 2022 Council Meeting. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion to pay the bills as presented. 1 REPORTS Mayor Treasurer Solicitor Building Inspector Chief of Police Animal Control REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Budget & Finance - Chad Public Safety — Chad Public Works — Chad Parks and Recreation - Desiree Ordinance - Karen Personnel - Tim Economic Development - Dana Planning - Dana OLD BUSINESS 1. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for a Borough Manager using the list provided by PA DCED. 2 NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion to approve two agreements with Ehrlich for vegetation management services for a total of $1,238.00. 2. Motion to accept termination of agreement effective May 31, 2022 with Resource Development & Management, Inc. for borough secretary services. 3. Motion to approve the purchase of an outdoor movie projector, sound system, and DVD player with warranties at a cost not to exceed $1,500. 4. Motion to approve payment to Traffic Systems and Services of $17,502.76 with $12,502.76 paid from an insurance claim. 5. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-02 creating the office of Borough Manager, as advertised March 24, 2022 in the Mon Valley Independent. 6. Motion to authorize the Borough Secretary to submit a Single Application to the PA DCED for Borough Manager and Codification services. 7. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-03 authorizing the disposition of specific records. 8. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-04 supporting applications for a change in liquor licenses to provide for serving alcoholic beverages in outdoor settings. 9. Motion to approve transfer of $400 from the General Fund to the American Rescue Plan Fund for IT services. 10. Motion to approve the engagement of Mark Turnley to perform the 2021 audit at a fee of $5,500. 11. Motion to approve the Special Event Application of the EADC for Plum Street markets on 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, and 10/8. 12. Motion to approve the Special Event application from Erica Morris to close Walnut Street between 7th & 8th streets on 6/26/22 for a graduation party. 13. Motion to authorize the Borough Secretary to advertise an ordinance to place two stop signs at 4th & Walker. 14. Motion to authorize the Borough Secretary to advertise an ordinance to advertise a mechanical device ordinance. 15. Motion to enter into an agreement with Keystone Municipal Collections for the collection of delinquent per capita tax. 16. Motion to host the Memorial Day parade and ceremony with assistance from the VFW. 3 17. Motion to demolish the property at 124 Clay Ave., Lot & Block 1132- E-042, owned by Deshaun Mutchison. 18. Motion to execute the release agreement of specific items mentioned in the agreement for case number AR-21-002348. 19. Motion to terminate the agreement with Sam Vargo Animal Control effective May 27, 2022. 20. Motion to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Elizabeth Township. 21. Motion to accept the resignation of Andrew Amendola with the police department effective May 4, 2022. PUBLIC COMMENTS GOOD OF THE ORDER • Elizabeth Borough Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held Monday, May 30, 2022. • Movies in the Park are scheduled as follows: ▪ May 13 Hook ▪ June 10 Angels in the Outfield ▪ July 8 Shrek ▪ August 12 Transformers ▪ September Little Giants ADJOURNMENT 4