Borough Council

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 8289 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time with President Scott Stephenson presiding. ROLL CALL: Topolnak Present Davis Present Santoro Present Inglis Present Kostelnik Absent Moses Present Stephenson Present Six members present. Mayor Kelly present. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: No citizen comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Moses , seconded by Inglis that the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Council Meeting be approved. Roll Call Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN MAKING UTAH AVENUE TO ONE WAY ONLY TRAFFIC, STARTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF UTAH AVENUE @ TAFT AVENUE AND TRAVELING WEST ON UTAH TO NEEL STREET. Motion by Topolnak, seconded by Davis Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. B. Motion by Davis, seconded by Inglis to award Contract No. 2022-02,2022 Structure Demolition Bid to low bidder Wreckcrew Demolition LLC for the base bid of $37,000.00 Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. C. Motion by Davis, seconded by Inglis to approve and accept offer for Pennsylvania Turnpike for Easement Compensation for property located on Camp Hollow Road Lot & Block in the amount of $4,100.00: Area required .013 Acres of Temporary construction Easement .186 Acre of Required Slope Easement Cost of Adjustment includes 5 trees Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  NOVEMBER 15, 2022 8290 D. Motion by Davis, seconded by Inglis to approve a Minor 2 Lot Consolidation of 2 Parcels requested by Thomas James and Heather Diane Liggett. Parcels # 182-D-25 & 182-D-130, located at 4601 Easy Street. The proposed consolidation is to allow for the construction of an accessory structure, (swimming pool). Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. E. Motion by Davis, seconded by Inglis to approve advertising for part-time Administrative Assistant. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Community Development…………………………………………………...Walter B. Anthony Mr. Anthony read the Community Development Report for the Month of October 2022. Mr. Anthony stated he left an updated copy of the demolition houses that have been awarded and grants that have been filed. Mr. Anthony stated There are about 7 vacant houses left in the borough. Police……………………………………………………………..…...Chief Gregory McCulloch Chief McCulloch read the Police Report for the Month of October 2022. Mr. Davis asked about placing notice sign earlier to warn of the road closure coming down Clairton Boulevard by Sheetz. Chief McCulloch said we can reach out to the contract company. They are waiting on traffic light poles to come in to finish the island. Mr. Davis commented it is a hazard. Chief McCulloch stated that he can reach out and ask to move the current signs out further back. Mr. Kamauf asked if it was the flagging companies or the contractors. Mr. Kamauf stated he was told the quality of the flaggers are down, and dangerous situations have come about. Chief McCulloch said it is the responsibility of the contractor and he will reach out and try to see what can be done. Mayor Kelly asked if there was an inspector there. Chief McCulloch responded there always is.  NOVEMBER 15, 2022 8291 Public Works……………………………………………………………….…Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Public Works Report for the Month of October 2022. Mr. Stephenson asked if crews are out with the snow coming out. Mr. DiCenzo said he did not get any notification that his department was called out. Chief McCulloch said the police called the department for road treatment. EMS…………………………………………………………………………Chief Todd Plunkett Chief Plunkett read the EMS Report for the month of October 2022. Ms. Santoro asked if they brought the new ambulance to the Halloween Event. Chief Plunkett stated that it was indeed the new ambulance. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly acknowledged Representative Nick Pisciottano for working with utility companies on Inland Avenue situation. Mayor Kelly also acknowledged U.S. Steel for their medals to the police and their donation. Also stated that they are donating towards the Santa Cop toy drive. Chief McCulloch stated there will be enough toys to distribute to all the children and that Froggy radio will be a part of it again. Mayor Kelly said that he finished the food deliveries for the Salvation Army. Mayor Kelly reported that he resolved 12 issues from residents, 2 unsuccessful. REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor Nicole Nina has nothing to report.  NOVEMBER 15, 2022 8292 REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: Mr. Elyes reported the Duquesne Avenue Culvert replacement was supposed to start, but North Rock is waiting on manhole covers. North Rock will continue to work over the winter. Mr. Elyes told North Rock the paving would have to wait until the spring. Mr. Elyes reported milling has been completed over the last week and paving is planned as temperatures permit for the 2022 Road Resurfacing project. Mr. Elyes reported the demolition project was awarded to Wreckcrew Demolition LLC. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf read the Finance Report for the month of October 2022. Mr. Kamauf reported last week Duquesne Light was outside and completed the conversion study. Duquesne Light will hopefully complete the install in December. Mr. Kamauf reported the Kansas Park reimbursement check was finally received in the amount of $73,250.00. Mr. Kamauf reported he received expected Liquid Fuel allowance for 2023 also. The allocation is $561,213.46. Mr. Kamauf reported the Public Hearing was held for the budget, and it is on display. Mr. Kamauf noted there is not a tax increase in this proposed budget. Mr. Kamauf stated that the Halloween Event was successful and there are photos shared. Mr. Kamauf stated the Holiday Program will be held on Thursday December 1st at 6:00. Mr. Inglis commended Sheila Sebastian and Tyler Beck on the successful day. Mr. Davis stated that it was one of the better ones we have had in a long time. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Davis, seconded by Topolnak that all bills properly approved by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll Call: Six ayes, no nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: No new business.  NOVEMBER 15, 2022 8293 CITIZENS COMMENTS: No citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Davis, seconded by Santoro that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm prevailing time.