[0:03] To the flag of the United States of [0:05] America and to the republic for which it [0:08] stands. One nation under God, [0:10] indivisible, with liberty and justice [0:13] for all. [0:20] » Chair will do a roll call, please. [0:23] » Mr. [0:24] » Here, Mr. [0:25] » Here, Mr. Park. Mr. Mr. Rossi [0:29] » Here. [0:30] » Mr. Bowski [0:31] » Here. [0:31] » Mr. B. Mr. Chancellor [0:33] » Here. [0:34] » Mayor CL. [0:35] » Chief Wel [0:36] » Present. [0:37] » Mr. Monte [0:39] » Present. [0:39] » Miss Kelly. [0:42] » Thank you much. Any citizen comments? [0:48] » All right. Um, need a motion to approve [0:51] the minutes of the August 4th 26 [0:53] workshop meeting. [0:56] » Make Rick made a motion. [1:00] Need a second. [1:02] » Frank second. [1:04] All in favor by saying I. I. Anyone [1:07] opposed? No one's opposed. [1:11] Motion to approve the minutes of the [1:13] August 12th 26th regular monthly [1:16] meeting. Motion, please. [1:20] » Frank made a motion. [1:23] I need a second. [1:25] » Second. [1:26] » Rick made a second. [1:29] With that being said, all in favor by [1:31] saying I. I. Anyone opposed? No one's [1:34] opposed. Motion to approve the August [1:37] 31st, 26 financial report. Need a motion [1:41] for that. [1:42] » Make that motion. [1:43] » Cody made a motion. [1:45] » John second. [1:48] Um, [1:50] sure. Would you do a roll call, please? [1:52] » Sure. Mr. Slightly. [1:53] » Yes. [1:54] » Mr. [1:56] » Yes. Mr. Kirch, [1:57] » Yes. [1:58] » Mr. Rossi, [1:59] » Yes. [1:59] » Mr. Bowski, [2:00] » Yes. [2:01] » Motion carries 5 Z. [2:03] » Thank you. [2:05] » Motion to approve the August 30 31st [2:08] 26th um disturbance list reviewed by the [2:12] B manager author authorizing council to [2:15] sign. Need a motion, please. [2:20] » Rick made a motion. Need a second. [2:24] Frank seconded. [2:26] Any questions? [2:29] No questions. Uh Sher, would you take a [2:31] roll call? [2:32] » Mr. Slightly? [2:33] » Yes. [2:33] » Mr. Slipka? [2:34] » Yes. [2:34] » Mr. CHCH? [2:35] » Yes. [2:35] » Mr. Rossy? [2:36] » Yes. Mr. [2:37] » Yes. Motion carries 5. [2:40] » Thank you. [2:42] » Okay. Um we could get through all these [2:45] reports. Um the president is not here. [2:48] Um then I got two quick things. Just a [2:52] reminder that Irwin AMS has a golf [2:55] audience September 21st. [2:57] That's coming up in couple weeks. Um if [3:00] anyone interested, let me know. I give [3:03] you the information. And the only thing [3:05] I want to say is, you know, we had that [3:08] horrible storm. Um you know, everyone, [3:11] every single burough employee, [3:13] um everyone, I'm not going to name [3:15] everyone, police, fire, EMS, you know, [3:18] everyone did an amazing job. It was, you [3:21] know, truly a disaster and everyone came [3:25] came together to clean that up. Um, [3:29] report from the mayor. Um, Jeff's not [3:31] here. Um, report from the police chief. [3:35] » Yes. Couple things. Uh, mayor apologizes [3:38] for not being here tonight. He had a, [3:40] uh, emergency this afternoon to take [3:43] care of. So, [3:46] he apologizes for that. Um I was unable [3:49] to send the weekly report out last week [3:52] uh due to the storm and not having [3:54] power. That report will be sent last [3:56] week's and then uh this week's together [3:59] uh tomorrow. I'm leaving for vacation [4:01] Friday. So everything will be out [4:03] tomorrow. [4:06] Steal a little off Sean. Um I just [4:09] wanted to thank everybody for the [4:11] cooperation we had uh that storm. I [4:15] can't say enough. um fire department. Uh [4:19] Lou was running around like crazy. [4:20] Generator, I mean it was if you weren't [4:23] out there, you really don't know the uh [4:26] what we had to go through. Um but you [4:29] know, everybody worked together. There [4:31] was no issues. My guys came in early, [4:33] stayed late. Um I want to thank them for [4:36] that. Mayor was out. [4:39] But it was nice to see us all work [4:41] together. Um [4:43] Sherry, Caitlyn, everybody was Nice to [4:46] see and thanks for the help for us. [4:52] The police department was not immune to [4:53] the power outage that day. We were [4:55] completely in the dark and literally [4:57] working by candle light in our office. [5:01] Um I along with the mayor decided to go [5:04] and see if we can get a generator [5:05] somewhere so we at least be able to use [5:07] our computers and function. Um we [5:09] stopped at Sunb Belt. It was very [5:11] cooperative with us and helped us out. [5:13] gave us a big light pole that we could [5:14] run some power off of for a few days. [5:17] Um, but that being said, you know, in [5:22] disasters like that, our station and the [5:24] fire department would be ground zero for [5:27] the burrow if if anything's needed. Um, [5:32] it's crazy and I never thought of it in [5:34] in 26 years here. We need to be able to [5:37] power up the police department when that [5:39] happens. Um, I know with the new station [5:42] going along. I don't know if something [5:44] could be thrown into that or if we can [5:45] do it separately that I have to formally [5:47] ask council for us to buy a generator [5:49] for our police department. Um because we [5:52] have to be able to work and and support [5:54] the citizens and in that. So we were it [5:58] was a very it was eye opening um you [6:01] know Chief Mccertie said we were able to [6:03] use North Huntington in an emergency um [6:06] but you know we need to be able to [6:08] support ourselves and the citizens with [6:10] that. So, um, moving forward, I'll talk [6:13] with Sherry and we'll come up with [6:15] something and give it to council before [6:17] and see what we can do with that. [6:20] Lastly, um, the chiefs of police [6:22] meeting, um, West Point County chiefs of [6:24] police meeting was yesterday. Um, the [6:26] district attorney's office got money, [6:29] um, in for a second round of LPRs, the [6:32] license plate reader cameras. Um we [6:35] weren't in the first round of it because [6:37] a lot of bigger departments, Ross [6:39] Traver, North Huntington, things of that [6:41] nature, they um got got that first [6:44] dispersement. But we are on the list for [6:46] the second round u being considered. [6:50] We're not locked into anything. Um [6:52] they're not the flock cameras that's c [6:54] that causing all the problems. Now [6:56] they're strictly license plate readers [6:58] used to read license plates to solve [7:00] crimes and investigations. [7:03] looking at who's driving. There's no [7:05] face rec recognition, anything um like [7:08] that. So, if we are approved um through [7:12] the DA's office, I would come then and [7:15] formally bring it to council and say [7:16] this is where they are. This is what you [7:18] know, from what I'm being told, there is [7:20] no cost for the camera itself. There's [7:22] no cost for installation. They also play [7:24] pay the first year of it. I'll find out [7:27] a cost after that, what it would be for [7:29] us to maintain them after that. But I [7:32] just wanted to throw that out there so [7:34] everyone knows that that could be coming [7:35] down the line if you know DA's road says [7:39] that you know our intersections are [7:41] approved. I did that at Greensburg. They [7:43] have two um there. So after the first [7:47] year there are annual subscriptions. You [7:50] have to pay for the electricity, you [7:53] have to pay for the cell service because [7:55] they're cellbased, and then you also [7:57] have to pay for the subscription to be a [7:59] part of that system, [8:00] » Right? [8:01] » I don't remember exactly what it is. And [8:03] we put them in I think it was two years [8:04] ago when that first round came through, [8:06] but I think it's probably in the [8:08] neighborhood of one to $2,000 a year for [8:12] a camera. [8:12] » Okay. [8:13] » I'd have to check. I don't have that [8:14] stuff with me, but um it's not pennies, [8:18] but it's not big either, [8:19] » Right? Yeah. I don't I don't know the [8:21] prices and it's not like a great asset. [8:24] » Motion um to accept all that. [8:27] » Yeah. If they give you an agreement, you [8:28] have to sign a formal agreement. We have [8:30] a resolution. It's like I said, I've [8:32] done it before. It's not complicated. Um [8:35] and it's it's been useful. we've been [8:36] able in Greensburg to [8:39] find because it's and you'll get more of [8:41] a pitch from Dan if it becomes a [8:43] reality, but you don't just have access [8:46] to the one or two that they put in at [8:48] your intersection. You're going to have [8:50] access to the whole system that you're a [8:53] part of the network. So you'll be able [8:55] to see like say you're you're tracking [8:57] you're looking for a person you'll see [8:59] oh it was McKisport and then they were [9:01] in White Oak and 10 minutes ago they [9:03] were you know Elizabeth and then you [9:06] notify you know the other agencies and [9:09] put the warrant out. It's it's helpful. [9:11] » Yeah. Ross Traber actually solved a [9:13] homicide last year because of the LPRs [9:17] that they would have never in talking to [9:19] their chief would have been very hard [9:20] for them to solve without the help of [9:22] that. So they usually put in one or two [9:26] cameras that are like directional and [9:28] then like an omni camera like a fish [9:30] lens. So they'll they'll design it out [9:33] and everything. And the intersections I [9:35] was asking for was third in Maine and [9:37] then Fairwood at 30. So [9:42] » Yeah, picking up back up the storm. This [9:46] is something I [9:50] wanted to ask [9:51] now that the come up. Um, do we have a [9:56] place where there is a generator that [10:01] people can go to in case of an emergency [10:05] where you know, especially when it's [10:07] like extremely hot, there's no air [10:09] conditioning. We got elderly people. I [10:11] have couple elderly neighbors come to my [10:14] place because we have a generator. But I [10:18] mean, for a massive amount of people, [10:19] » I I would refer to to Sean with that. I [10:22] would say, hey, the fire department [10:23] would hold something like that. But I [10:26] can't say that they I mean, [10:27] » I've talked to in the past, I've talked [10:28] to a couple churches in town and they [10:30] both the ones I talked to did not want [10:33] to have that liability or do that or get [10:37] a generator. [10:38] » But if we again had emergency like we [10:39] did, their their power is out too. So [10:41] » That's the thing I'm saying [10:43] that has a generator. [10:45] » Yeah. I I I would refer to the fire [10:47] department be the first thing I would [10:49] that's something we could talk to our [10:51] EMA director but just like Sherry said [10:54] when um the last incident he reached out [10:57] to multiple churches and they said no um [10:59] the fire hall does have a generator it [11:02] it's only a full station generator it [11:04] takes care of basically our garage doors [11:07] couple lights and radios um what we [11:10] found out we didn't we didn't have no [11:12] internet so all Our call calls are [11:15] internet based so we have radios listen [11:18] to [11:19] » So we're going to re [11:21] » That we need to really [11:24] » Yeah we just I mean and again you know [11:29] like maybe poor event center or if one [11:32] of the other churches has a generator [11:33] and they would um reconsider [11:36] I don't know maybe the EMA could reach [11:38] out to Northampton and see if they have [11:40] any [11:41] » I know I know some locations that they [11:42] have um [11:44] I know circle can be one. Um they've [11:47] done it before in the past. Um [11:50] I had to stop up there for something and [11:52] they offered for me to set up if I had [11:54] to me to have the Wi-Fi in the computer [11:56] and I was kind of waiting to see, you [11:58] know, if [12:00] if I was going to turn back on because I [12:02] was also out. Um so we we really were [12:05] dead in the water. I mean our our backup [12:07] phone we were charging from our cars. [12:10] Um, we had no internet for any of our [12:13] laptops. Our phones weren't working. Um, [12:17] » You can get cellular backups for when [12:19] you're man based. [12:20] » That's what we have. We have a cell [12:21] phone backup for the current phones. [12:23] » Well, I mean for everything like for for [12:25] your computers, for you guys, for fire [12:27] station. I mean, that's how all the new [12:29] elevators are. They're, [12:31] » You know, sell back up. [12:34] » We we have we're starting to use the [12:36] same IT company that you guys use. He's [12:39] coming tomorrow. I could talk to him [12:40] about that. [12:42] » Um, but yeah, I mean, we had a couple [12:44] officers coming to a station. Yeah. For [12:48] » We definitely have to evaluate because I [12:50] mean, poor Lou, he was using he was [12:51] using the high left to get the garage [12:53] doors open because there's no chains on [12:55] the side for him to pull the garage [12:56] doors open. So, I mean, honestly, if we [13:00] weren't in a vehicle to charge our [13:01] phones, there was we weren't going to be [13:03] able to communicate and we were out [13:05] helping public works, you know? So, [13:08] » I mean, I think I'm sure the police [13:10] department would want to be in their [13:12] station, but even if we could, you know, [13:15] this could be our command center if we [13:16] get one down here. [13:17] » Well, that's what that's what Tyler and [13:19] I have spoke about before is that way we [13:21] in the office move down here and that [13:24] way we're still in the vicinity of them [13:26] because we do go out and help them, you [13:27] know. [13:28] » Yeah. And now you guys got to clean [13:30] catch bas clean off catch basins roads. [13:33] I mean, we we were out there with them [13:34] to help them out. I mean, we have a crew [13:35] of three. And we did have an issue with [13:38] the one generator at Fairwood and 30. It [13:40] was too powerful with the lights and [13:42] actually blue. [13:44] » I don't really [13:44] » Yeah, I don't understand either. [13:46] » Yeah. [13:47] That street. [13:51] » Okay. [13:52] » It's never been an issue. [13:53] » I still think it was a back. [13:55] » That's what the guy was telling me. He's [13:56] like, "Oh, this is too strong to believe [14:00] that [14:02] the generator that I [14:04] was bigger. [14:07] So, [14:08] » I think there was a back. That's the [14:10] only thing I can think of that would [14:11] have killed that panel. [14:13] » That was a mess out there. We had to [14:15] blew the whole circuit board, the [14:17] lights, the LED lights in the actual [14:19] street lights. [14:22] » By the way, [14:24] Comcast their backup power went out. So [14:27] even though our car came back on, you [14:29] still didn't have [14:30] because [14:33] apparently they have backup where their [14:35] stations work. When the batteries died, [14:39] that was it. [14:41] I'm not sure how many hours it was, but [14:43] shoot, I was off for about 30 hours. [14:48] » Anything else? Chief. [14:50] » No, sir. [14:51] » Okay. Report from a manager. [14:53] » So since we're talking about the storm, [14:54] I also want to thank everyone um you [14:56] know, EMS and of course public works. Um [14:59] you guys had a lot to tackle out there. [15:01] Um and I'd like to thank Caitlyn as well [15:04] and Rhonda [15:06] Stephanie was off otherwise I'd be thank [15:08] you Stephanie but um Rhonda manned man [15:12] that poor cell phone and she stayed in [15:13] the office with no power um you know to [15:16] kind of let us know what was going on if [15:19] people were calling in. So then we can [15:20] kind of all collab out in the middle of [15:23] the street if we had to. So everyone did [15:25] really well. we all came together and we [15:26] all worked hard. So, I'm very proud of [15:28] everyone here. Um, in addition to that, [15:32] Monday I met with our general liability [15:34] insurance. Um, [15:37] there is a rider that I'm going to be [15:38] looking at that we currently don't have. [15:41] I'm going to get with Zach to go over [15:42] that before I go over it with the rest [15:44] of you. And then I meet with the police [15:47] professional liability insurance on [15:48] Monday. And then on September 12th, [15:51] Caitlyn and I will go to healthare [15:53] meeting our healthare. [15:56] » That's all I have. [15:57] » Right. Thank you. [15:59] » Report from the engineer. [16:00] » Good evening everyone. The report was [16:02] sent last week. Do have a few projects [16:06] underway. The private roads [16:08] is underway. The crew is in town doing [16:11] road widening and base repair and they [16:15] should be resurfacing and finishing up [16:16] paving tomorrow as well as El Grande was [16:20] awarded [16:22] quotes [16:23] for some curving to be placed in two [16:26] alleys and they're also placing that [16:29] tomorrow. [16:30] » That's a ratified motion on the agenda [16:31] just so you guys know. [16:32] » Yep. [16:35] the open bids this morning for the third [16:38] street parking lot [16:40] as on the agenda [16:43] we recommend [16:45] that too [16:48] KG [16:49] well also on the agenda for a storm [16:52] sewer repair on Lumbar Street they were [16:55] underneath the threshold but it's on [16:58] agenda [16:59] approve them I've been addressing a few [17:04] storm water issues with Sherry, some to [17:07] investigate and see what improvements we [17:10] can do, some issues in the burrow, [17:14] discussing some residents that have some [17:16] flooding issues, [17:18] but I will be looking into storm suring [17:27] or two lines nearby. Make sure there is [17:28] no blockages, but I'll be giving my [17:32] feedback back to Sherry with that. [17:37] We did get the applications in. We're [17:39] looking forward to getting the [17:40] applications in the CDBG [17:43] month as well as the local LSA [17:48] improvements there. [17:52] If if we are cameraing the sewage lines [17:56] um and if you find a problem with like [17:58] one of their laterals, are we making [18:01] them fix it or is that a recommendation [18:03] for them to fix it or [18:06] » Laterals? [18:07] » Yeah. [18:07] » They have to they have to [18:08] » Right I'm I'm saying but if we you know [18:10] we see it whatever you're doing if it's [18:13] a responsibility then you know we should [18:15] make them fix it [18:16] » Right. [18:18] Anything [18:20] else? [18:22] All right. Thanks, Steve. Report from a [18:24] solicitor. [18:25] » I sent out my report Friday morning. [18:27] Since then, I prepared two resolutions [18:29] for the agenda today for the grant [18:31] approvals. Uh we did schedule another [18:34] planning commission meeting. That will [18:37] be on Monday, September. It's 28th or [18:39] 29th, whatever that last Monday of the [18:40] month is. [18:41] » 28th. I just There you go. 28th. It'll [18:44] be here at 6 pm. It's uh what you would [18:48] call minor subdivision. It's a lot line [18:50] revision. Essentially, one lot line is [18:53] going to be moving a few feet over um [18:56] from one property to another to [18:58] accommodate a storm water facility that [19:01] was installed on the wrong side of the [19:02] property line. So, pretty minor one. We [19:06] got the notice in the paper today. So, [19:09] we're in compliance with the [19:10] municipalities planning code. Uh lastly, [19:14] uh today I reviewed a petition for free [19:17] and clear sale on 707 Short Street [19:20] property. Uh that's the property where [19:23] there's a hoarding incident. The woman [19:24] is currently serving I think up to six [19:26] years in prison. Um it's been unoccupied [19:30] for over a year since we condemned it [19:33] and [19:35] was going to go fix or clean it out. [19:37] Never ended up happening. [19:39] So I did receive from the bankruptcy [19:41] court a petition allowing free and clear [19:44] sale. We do have a substantial amount of [19:48] back sewage. [19:51] » It's sewage and garbage is what we mean. [19:53] » Yeah, we do have some leans on the [19:55] property. It's a few thousand dollar, [19:57] but there's no realistic way for this [20:00] property to otherwise get back on the [20:01] tax roll and get at least a chance of [20:06] getting back some of the money through [20:07] the bankruptcy court. The free and clear [20:10] sale offer was $45,000 [20:14] 45,600 [20:15] we'll just say $45,000. [20:18] Any of the free and clear sales you see [20:19] at the county it's just for taxes if [20:21] that. So a lot of the time free and [20:23] clear sales are for fees which are $900 [20:26] because someone has to come demolish the [20:28] property or there's [20:31] in this case since it's only been vacant [20:33] for about a year. the sale does go [20:36] through, it can likely be saved and [20:37] rehabilitated and there's a chance that [20:40] we get some money out of bankruptcy [20:41] court. So, um I have a call in with I [20:45] don't practice bankruptcy law. I do have [20:48] a call in with a friend who does just to [20:49] see what the likelihood of the merits of [20:51] this are. Um, but unless I hear some [20:54] opposition from anyone here on the [20:56] board, I wasn't going to oppose it [20:58] because I truly think it's probably the [21:00] best way to get it back on and saved [21:03] instead of demolished being, you know, [21:06] an empty tooth essentially. [21:10] » That's it. That's all I have. [21:12] » Thank Thank you, Zach. Uh, report from [21:15] public works. Lou, [21:16] » I did not send my [21:22] Cleaning up [21:25] ready for leaf seasoning [21:29] along trying to stay ahead of the grass [21:34] underwater. So [21:36] we're doing everything we can. [21:45] » All right. Thank you, Luke. Report from [21:47] plan and zoning manager. Zach already [21:49] talked about the planning meeting at the [21:50] end of the month, but there's a zoning [21:52] hearing board meeting on 9:30. That [21:54] property is posted. It will be under our [21:57] new solicitor that they will be [22:00] accepting at that. [22:01] » Make sure that's the first thing on the [22:02] agenda is accept. [22:03] » Yeah, he and I talked um is to accept [22:06] the resignation and accept. [22:07] » Yeah, just so you guys are aware, the [22:08] zoning dream board selects their own [22:10] solicitor. Um we don't have author [22:12] council doesn't have authority to make [22:14] that selection. You guys still have to [22:16] pay for them and you have to budget for [22:18] them having a solicitor but it's their [22:20] choice. [22:20] » Yeah. [22:21] » Did a previous one [22:23] » He resigned. [22:25] you can help. [22:28] » But that um [22:33] » Sorry that meeting is um on the 30th [22:36] that is for a variance for the use of [22:38] real estate that is in the industrial [22:40] zone and they are looking to put in a [22:42] tattoo shop in the rental building. Um [22:46] so that's what's going on for the 30th. [22:49] That's all I have. [22:54] vehicle accident. [22:57] » All right. Thank you much. Report from [22:59] code enforcement officer. [23:03] » Report electronically [23:05] this last month for August. We have 64 [23:09] new violations [23:11] of [23:13] 74. [23:18] » Wow. [23:19] » Good job. [23:20] » That's a lot. Thank you. [23:22] uh report from fire department. [23:25] Just make it brief. Uh last month 15 in [23:29] time, 25 mutual aid, total 40 last [23:32] month. Um I think we ran right around 41 [23:36] or 42 calls in a 24-hour period for [23:39] them, but we could talk about that next [23:42] um next month. That's it with fire [23:46] department. [23:50] Okay. [23:52] JCP committee. [23:53] » Hi everyone. Um, this past month I had [23:56] the opportunity to go with [23:59] a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce [24:04] about local businesses, the way they [24:06] interact and then also [24:10] also the different. [24:12] I also got some very valuable [24:14] information about scholarship [24:16] opportunities they offer me which was [24:19] not only Awesome. [24:27] » Because you guys because we're members, [24:30] you guys can both apply for the [24:31] scholarship. [24:32] » So I guess you all for that [24:37] and then [24:38] moving forward, we're still a little bit [24:45] » October [24:55] October 23 [25:01] with the board [25:08] and then we're still a little bit more [25:15] process. [25:20] Yeah, that's about it. [25:20] » All right. Thank you much. Civics, [25:24] » No update as of right now. [25:29] » All right. Thank you. Parks and [25:31] » Um we were supposed to have a meeting [25:33] today, but it got cancelled because we [25:34] didn't have forum and I actually needed [25:35] them to give me guidance, answer a lot [25:37] of questions. So, I'm going to get with [25:39] Nick to see if we can do a reschedule [25:40] and then we probably have to revertise [25:42] um so we don't have to wait for the [25:44] following quarter. [25:46] Um the only thing I want to add is um [25:48] motivies [25:52] in a park um right around 190 to 200 [25:56] people attended that as well. The park, [25:59] the playground, it was jammed with [26:01] people. [26:02] » Yeah, he he gets a lot. He gets a big [26:03] crowd. The other thing we have going on [26:05] too is that um Halloween sponsorships [26:08] have went out. [26:10] Um I think you sent out seven is it 72 [26:13] 74 um letters that she sent out looking [26:15] for um sponsorship and donations. So [26:23] » All right we're going to move on to the [26:26] new business. Um we got good many items [26:30] so kind of bear with me. [26:33] A motion to approve resolution 15 out of [26:35] 15 of 2026 adopt the um revised employee [26:40] handbook. I need a motion. [26:45] Frank made a motion. Second, please. [26:51] Second. [26:54] » Rick second. Any questions? Any [26:57] comments? [26:59] » Roll call, please. [27:00] » Mr. Slightly. [27:01] » Yes. [27:02] » Mr. [27:03] Yes. [27:03] » Mr. Kch. [27:04] » Yes. [27:04] » Mr. Rossi. [27:05] » Yes. [27:05] » Mr. [27:06] » Yes. [27:06] » Motion carries 5. [27:10] » Motion to authorize the manager to sign [27:11] the necessary documents with Savvy [27:14] Citizen which uh the start date would be [27:17] 11207. [27:19] Need a motion. Please [27:21] » Make a motion. [27:22] » Rick made a motion. Second. [27:27] » Need a second. [27:29] » Second question. Frank seconded. Any [27:33] questions? [27:34] » I can't remember what the second [27:36] » That's the messaging system to send [27:38] alerts to citizens like Yeah. [27:40] » Oh, like Okay. [27:43] » Um I did have some comments on this. Uh [27:47] formerly I was in favor of this [27:49] considering I do believe you need a [27:51] notification system in Burough. uh but [27:54] with further research into the parent [27:56] company of Savvy Citizen uh being a big [27:59] data sort of company which owns uh data [28:03] centers in Western Pennsylvania. Uh I [28:06] will not support this. [28:12] » Any other questions? [28:14] » I guess my question along [28:17] uh was more directed towards [28:21] the difference [28:22] what we currently have for notifications [28:25] and information [28:26] » Versus what this would provide in [28:29] addition to [28:30] » Currently we just have Facebook. So we [28:31] have nothing that can get out to anybody [28:33] that would have a cell phone because not [28:34] everyone actually has Facebook. [28:37] » That's what we use right now. [28:39] So, of those that we believe that to be [28:42] the case, like what [28:46] » You ask? [28:48] Right now, we have 6,000 6.7,000 [28:51] followers on our Facebooks actually [28:53] booked over the weekend. Um, I think the [28:56] police department has 2.2,000 [28:59] following their page. [29:05] » But, um, so currently that's all we [29:08] have. We No other notification system [29:09] whatsoever. [29:16] » These are push alerts that [29:18] » We would be the ones pushing them. [29:20] » Yeah. So the the resident would have to [29:22] download the app. you subscribe to the [29:24] pro's feed, so to speak, and then [29:26] whenever the pro wants to push out a [29:27] message, you get a notification and pull [29:29] up your content. [29:31] » Yeah, I guess my [29:34] if you [29:36] have the ability to download that app, [29:38] you have the ability to download [29:40] Facebook. So, if you're not using [29:42] Facebook, would you be download? [29:45] » Okay. So, for an example, my dad does [29:47] not have Facebook. My dad is 79 years [29:49] old, [29:50] » But my dad gets messages that your phone [29:54] phone will probably work when you inter [30:02] » Fairly inexpensive. inexpensive and we [30:05] already put it in the budget for 2027. [30:10] » 29% increase in line [30:13] » $2,559 [30:15] and that also includes the setup of [30:17] marketing [30:18] and [30:21] I think we did one website add-on um for [30:24] the calendar to link everything [30:26] together. [30:30] » I guess my thought would also be there [30:32] any other [30:35] ideas of [30:38] technologies that wouldn't involve [30:42] an added cost to the bureau to implement [30:44] service for those notifications. [30:47] » Not that I'm aware of. Um the [30:48] municipalities that I spoke with, even [30:50] if you did email blast, you still have [30:51] to sign up for certain programs in order [30:53] to be able to do the mass mailings. Um [30:56] so I have looked into that as well. I [30:58] don't remember what those costs are [30:59] because it's been it's been a year or [31:00] two. [31:03] And I know the other programs that are [31:04] out there are more expensive than this [31:05] one. [31:09] And this is um based off of our [31:12] population, not by subscribers. So we [31:14] could have 30,000 people sign up. It's [31:17] still based off of how many citizens we [31:19] have. [31:22] » Did you say they're they don't push text [31:23] messages or emails out? [31:25] » Only we do. [31:27] » But when you push it out, do we get [31:29] notified as a text message? [31:30] » I think it depends on how you sign up. [31:34] But we would be the ones doing the push [31:36] and we can also schedule things out too. [31:38] Um so for example gig on Main and Road [31:40] closures we if we had Savvy we would [31:43] have been able to set that up a week ago [31:44] and have them ready to do the push out. [31:47] The food bank for example um we put that [31:49] on our social media. We I think 127 [31:52] shares. We could have just done a blast [31:55] um with whoever signed up for Savvy [31:57] Citizen as well. [32:00] Anyone [32:09] else has any comments? [32:12] » Right. Sure. Would you take a roll call? [32:13] » Mr. Slightly? [32:14] » Uh, yes. [32:15] » Mr. Slicka, [32:16] » No. [32:17] » Mr. CHCH? [32:18] » No. [32:20] » Mr. Rossy? [32:21] » Yes. [32:22] » Mr. Bowski? [32:23] » Yes. [32:23] » Motion carries 32. [32:31] Motion to authorize the manager to [32:33] complete and submit a letter of support [32:34] to municipal authority of Westmore [32:38] County MWC supporting their efforts of [32:42] replacing lead service lines. [32:45] Need a motion. [32:47] » I'll make a motion. [32:48] » K made a motion. I need a second. Frank [32:50] made a second. [32:52] Any questions? [32:55] No questions. Uh, sure. Take roll call, [32:58] please. [32:58] » Mr. Slightly, [32:59] » Yes. [32:59] » Mr. Slipka, [33:00] » Yes. [33:00] » Mr. CH, [33:01] » Yes. [33:02] » Mr. Rossy, [33:02] » Yes. [33:03] » Mr. Bowski, [33:03] » Yes. [33:04] » Motion carries 5. [33:06] » Thank you. [33:06] » You're welcome. [33:09] » All right. [33:10] Section B under police motion to approve [33:13] the resolution 16 of 2026 authoriz [33:17] authoriz authorizing hold me the [33:20] continuation of the agreement with the [33:22] burrow of North Irwin for the provision [33:25] of law enforcement by burrow of Irwin [33:28] police department within the juricial [33:31] limits in the burrow of North Irwin. [33:33] Make the motion on the motion please. [33:38] Frank that [33:39] » Frank made a motion. Cody seconded. Any [33:42] questions? [33:44] » They went with everything. [33:47] » Very they're very happy with our with [33:49] the police presence. [33:51] We made some small [33:54] um you know, wording changes like we we [33:57] talked about, nothing else. They're [33:59] happy it's a four-year contract instead [34:01] of three. So, [34:06] very happy with it. All right, cherry. [34:08] Um, roll call, please. [34:10] » Mr. Slightly, [34:10] » Yes. [34:11] » Mr. Slipka, [34:12] » Yes. [34:12] » Mr. Fch, [34:13] » Yes. [34:13] » Mr. Rossy, [34:14] » Yes. [34:14] » Mr. [34:15] » Yes. [34:15] » Motion carries 5. [34:19] » Okay. A motion to ratify the manager's [34:21] approval of the tree removal service [34:24] from Basco's tree service to remove the [34:28] tree from the concession building [34:29] located in Urban Park in amount of [34:31] $3,500 which would be funded from the [34:34] capital reserve account 100.400. [34:40] Need a motion. Make a motion. [34:43] » Rick made a motion. I need a second. [34:48] » Frank seconded. Any questions? [34:50] » I just I have a comment. Um I turned [34:53] this into the insurance company. Um [34:55] they're going to be sending out an [34:56] adjuster to come check out the roof for [34:57] the insurance claim. Um [35:01] there was minimal damage on the top, but [35:03] when that tree hit, it popped like the [35:07] corner and the side out and then [35:10] obviously took down all the camera [35:11] wires. So I have not been down to check [35:13] the camera. Um camera wires were intact. [35:16] I did check on the inside. I don't know [35:17] if there's any connectors like fish [35:20] through. It's not working. [35:21] » Okay. Then I'll make sure I tell the [35:22] insurance adjuster that as well. [35:24] » Would this be covered underneath the [35:26] insurance? [35:27] » Should be. Um, but they'll let me know [35:29] with the adjuster. [35:30] » That's not treat. [35:32] » Um, no. I'm going to see if they're [35:34] going to also do that as well. [35:36] » They should pay for the bill. [35:37] » Maybe we should pay this. [35:39] » No, I still have to pay them. They'll [35:40] just reimburse us. [35:41] » Oh, I see. [35:43] » I'm curious. Why is there two separate [35:46] motions? [35:46] » This motion is for the actual um [35:48] emergency removal and then the second [35:50] one is for them to finish out just [35:52] cutting that down because the rest of [35:54] it's because now now it's not [35:58] even [35:58] » Right [35:59] » Emergency [36:01] I haven't been down there. [36:04] » It is ginormous. I can show you a [36:05] picture after that. I purposely did not [36:08] send any of you because it was not my [36:09] brightest moment when I was trying to [36:11] take photos for the insurance company. [36:14] Do you know how the circumference of [36:16] that tree? [36:17] » It's three and a half feet. [36:19] » I thought it was like I thought it was [36:21] like four in circumference. It's It's [36:23] massive. [36:24] » I love circumference. [36:26] » You mean like radius or [36:27] » Radius? [36:28] » Yes. A four foot circumference is not [36:30] » Round is round. Four foot round. [36:35] I wanted to get this tree [36:37] end of the winter. [36:41] » The I had three tree companies come look [36:44] at it. All three companies told me that [36:46] it was still alive and I [36:51] fall every time it storms. They said, [36:54] "Oh, that's done now." And then this [36:56] » Yeah. [36:58] Um, [37:00] we're It was pointed out, Lou, when I [37:02] when I made the phone call. [37:05] » So, we're looking at completely remove. [37:08] » Yeah. Yes. [37:09] » But this one is for the emergency room. [37:11] » Where did the tree break? It bas. [37:20] » So, this will be the complete removal of [37:23] the tree. [37:23] » No, this one is for the actual [37:25] emergency. The second one would be for [37:27] for the complete agreement. [37:28] » Okay. I'm saying the two the two [37:30] together. [37:36] » Sherry. Roll call, please. [37:38] » Mr. Slightly. [37:38] » Yes. [37:39] » Mr. SKA. [37:40] » Yes. [37:41] » Mr. KCH. [37:41] » Yes. [37:42] » Mr. Rossy. [37:42] » Yes. [37:43] » Mr. Bowski. [37:43] » Yes. [37:44] » Motion carries. 5 Z. Motion to approve [37:47] for the tree removal service from Vasco [37:49] tree service to remove the remaining [37:52] portion of the tree located at Rome Park [37:55] in amount of $4,500 which will be funded [37:58] from the capital reserve account [38:01] 100.400. [38:05] I need a motion please. [38:07] » Frank made a motion. Second [38:10] » Second. [38:11] » Cody second. Any questions? I think we [38:14] covered everything, but any questions? [38:16] Uh, sure. Roll call. [38:17] » Mr. Yes. [38:18] » Mr. Silka. [38:19] » Yes. [38:20] » Mr. CH. [38:20] » Yes. [38:20] » Mr. Rossy. [38:21] » Yes. [38:22] » Mr. Motion carries. Fine. [38:29] » Motion to approve special event [38:32] application for the Norwan Rotary Light [38:35] Up Noran event to be held November 19th, [38:38] 2026. Contingent upon the submission of [38:41] all required documents and the natural's [38:44] approval. [38:46] Need a motion, please. [38:48] » I'll make a motion. [38:50] » Rick made a motion. Need a second. [38:55] » Frank seconded. Any questions? [38:58] » Um, I just have a comment. If anyone [39:00] would like to help do clean up at this [39:01] one, we would appreciate it. also gig on [39:03] maintenance this Saturday if anyone [39:05] would also like to help me. [39:09] » You work the backpack pretty good. [39:11] » I do. It's my favorite thing. I just [39:13] zone out. [39:16] » All right. Um, sure. Take the roll call, [39:18] please. [39:18] » Mr. Slightly? [39:19] » Yes. [39:20] » Mr. Slicka? [39:21] » Yes. [39:21] » Mr. CH? [39:22] » Yes. [39:22] » Mr. Rossy? [39:23] » Yes. [39:23] » Mr. Bowski? [39:24] » Yes. [39:24] » Motion carries 5. [39:26] Motion to approve Irwin Burough Church [39:29] and Retreat for October 31st, 2026 [39:32] from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. [39:35] » Need a motion. [39:39] » Frank made a motion. I second. [39:42] » John second, any questions, comments? [39:47] Sure. Would you take a roll call, [39:49] please? [39:49] » Mr. Sley, [39:50] » Yes. [39:50] » Mr. Slicka, [39:51] » Yes. [39:52] » Mr. CC, yes. [39:52] » Mr. Rossy, [39:53] » Yes. [39:53] » Mr. Yes. [39:55] » Motion carries. 5 Z. [40:00] » Motion to approve special event [40:01] application for the Queen of Angels Walk [40:03] of Thornon event to be held September [40:06] 18th, 2026. Contingent upon submission [40:09] of all the required documents and manage [40:12] approval. [40:14] Need a motion. [40:20] Need a motion. [40:23] Frank's going to make the motion. I need [40:25] a second. [40:27] » I'll second. [40:28] » Second. Any [40:31] » Comments, questions? [40:32] » Give her a reminder again that they have [40:34] to turn this in 60 days prior to that. [40:38] » I'm curious. Is this a one we usually [40:41] have each year? [40:43] » Well, last Yeah. Since I've been here, I [40:45] think. [40:46] » Yeah. [40:51] Sh. [40:52] » Roll call, please. [40:53] » Mr. Slightly. [40:54] » Yes. [40:54] » Mr. Slipka. [40:55] » Yes. [40:55] » Mr. Parch. [40:56] » Yes. [40:56] » Mr. Rossy. [40:57] » Yes. [40:57] » Mr. Bowski. [40:58] » Yes. [40:58] » Motion carries. 5 Z. [41:01] » Thank you. Motion to approve resolution [41:04] 17 for of 2026. author authorizing the [41:09] application for a community development [41:11] block grant or CDBG for completing of [41:16] pavement um improvements to the alleys [41:19] motion. [41:21] » Rick made a motion. Second [41:28] the motion. Any comments, questions? [41:32] » Sure. Would you take roll call, please? [41:34] » Mr. Spley. [41:35] » Yes. [41:35] » Mr. Slip. [41:36] » Yes. Mr. C. Yes. Mr. Rossi. Yes. [41:38] » Mr. Motion carries 5 Z. [41:46] » Motion to approve resolution 18 2026. [41:50] Authoriz authorization the application [41:53] for a category 4 um faculty local share [41:58] account grant for the green grant street [42:01] storm water [42:04] in the project. [42:06] I need a motion. [42:11] » Rick made a motion. I need a second. [42:17] » Frank seconded. Any questions, comments? [42:23] » I'm sure you take a roll call, please. [42:25] » Mr. Snley, [42:26] » Yes. [42:27] » Mr. Sla, [42:28] » Yes. [42:28] » Mr. CH, [42:29] » Yes. [42:29] » Mr. Rossi, yes. [42:30] » Mr. Podski, [42:31] » Yes. Motion carries 5. Sean, you want me [42:33] to read this next one? [42:36] » Sure. [42:36] » Okay. [42:39] » No, no offense. I just There's a lot in [42:41] it. [42:41] » Motion to approve the bid for the Third [42:43] Street Lots resurfacing project reviewed [42:45] and approved by the Burough Engineer [42:46] contingent upon bid results in a lot in [42:48] 48 hours for the time of bid opening [42:51] where the contractor may be withdrawn. [42:53] The lowest bid is from KGD Contracting, [42:55] Inc. in the amount of $2,750 [42:58] which is to be funded by the local [43:00] shares account fund grant [43:04] local shares grant fund. This approval [43:06] is contingent upon receiving all bonds [43:08] insuranceances and reviewed and approved [43:10] by the solicitor. A full listing of the [43:11] biders and the amount shall be attached [43:13] to the minutes. [43:15] » Thank you much. Need a motion please. [43:19] » Make a motion. [43:20] » Rick made a motion. Need a second. [43:26] 30 second. Any comments? [43:32] » 275,050. [43:39] » Sure. Would do roll call, please. [43:41] » Mr. S. [43:42] » Yes. [43:42] » Mr. Sli. [43:44] » Yes. [43:44] » Mr. Cr. [43:45] » Yes. [43:45] » Mr. Rossi. [43:46] » Yes. [43:46] » Mr. [43:47] » Yes. [43:47] » Motion carries 5. [43:51] » Motion to approve the quote. for the [43:54] Lumbar Street storm water pipe [43:56] replacement project as reviewed and [43:58] approved by the bureau of engineering. [44:00] The lowest quote is from KDG contracting [44:04] company [44:05] um in the mind of $24,300 [44:09] which is to be funded by the solar [44:10] project fund. The approval is contingent [44:13] upon receiving all insurance as reviewed [44:16] and approved by the solicitor. A full [44:20] list of all quotes in a month shall be [44:22] attached to the minutes. [44:25] I need a motion, please. [44:30] » Frank made a motion. I need a second. [44:33] » Second. [44:34] » Rick made a second. Any questions, [44:37] comments? [44:37] » Steve, do you know when he's coming out? [44:40] » No, I'll send an email. [44:44] » Thank you. Can you make sure I'm on [44:46] that? Sure. [44:49] Take a roll call, please. [44:50] » Mr. Slightly? [44:51] » Yes. [44:51] » Mr. Sluka? [44:52] » Yes. [44:53] » Mr. CHCH? [44:53] » Yes. [44:54] » Mr. Ross? [44:54] » Yes. [44:55] » Mr. Bowski? [44:55] » Yes. [44:56] » Motion carries 5. [44:58] » Thank you. [45:01] Motion to approve the land development [45:03] plan of Colonies um/ar Corporation [45:06] regarding rental um real rural property [45:11] located at 13-02-13-0-266 [45:16] continues upon compliances with Alberto [45:19] of Irwin um review comments the West [45:23] Morning Conservation District ENS plan [45:27] approval as well as commission or [45:30] execution of the land development [45:32] agreement. [45:35] I need a motion for that, please. [45:38] » John made the motion. [45:40] » Okay, [45:41] » Rick second it. Any questions? [45:43] » I want to remove the car wash and put [45:45] storage in. [45:46] » Yeah, [45:46] » Correct. Be sad to see it. [45:53] » Sure. Take roll call, please. [45:54] » Mr. Slightly. [45:55] » Yes. [45:56] » Mr. Slip. [45:56] » Yes. [45:57] » Mr. Parch. [45:57] » Yes. [45:58] » Mr. Rossy. Yes, [45:59] » Mr. Bowski. [46:00] » Yes. [46:00] » Motion carries 5 [46:03] motion to ratify the manager's approval [46:05] of the Lowe's quote for 230 ft of wedge [46:08] curb um correction um on [46:14] Codwell Alley from El Gondo in the [46:16] amount of $4,700 [46:19] which will be funded by capital [46:23] um capital reserve account 100.400 [46:28] 400. [46:29] Need a motion on that. [46:35] Need a motion? [46:37] » I'll make [46:41] a motion. [46:42] » I need a second, please. [46:45] » John second. [46:47] Any comments? [46:50] » That is between pine and [46:55] what's [46:56] cedar. Cedar [46:57] » Cedar between pine and cedar. There is [46:59] no wedge curve currently and with these [47:02] heavy rains it's jumping and it's [47:03] splitting out two properties and it's a [47:05] river. It's not like a little bit of [47:07] water. It's a lot of water. Um so this [47:09] wedge curb will prevent any of that from [47:11] happening. The property owner did offer [47:12] to put in a wedge like a wedge curb like [47:15] at his back parking lot for his rental. [47:17] However, it'll just divert it to the [47:19] neighbors. So this eliminates all of [47:21] that because then I'd be giving them [47:23] letters to telling them they can't [47:25] divert their stom water. people's [47:27] personal property. Um, so this will [47:28] eliminate all of that. And there's also [47:30] a little section off of Chestnut also [47:32] that's included in this number just [47:34] Yeah, it's just a little section also [47:36] that is been a current problem lately. [47:39] » Yeah, a few years ago when they did [47:41] Brown, [47:42] » This isn't brown. [47:43] » I know. But they they did that [47:46] » Inverted inverted brown they cut. [47:51] » Yeah. Keep everything going to the [47:53] interior. [47:54] » Right. [47:55] » Yeah. This isn't on the paging schedule [47:57] though. [47:58] » Yeah. [47:58] » So, this is going to be the easiest, [48:00] most inexpensive um fix. The other [48:02] quotes that we got were were more than [48:04] this. This is because they're here. So, [48:05] we think that that's why they're [48:08] » I am curious. Uh [48:11] this doesn't list the other short 22 ft [48:14] segments. [48:15] » We don't need to list that in the [48:17] expense. [48:19] » It's it's in the comments at this point. [48:22] » It does say 230. [48:25] That's the whole [48:26] » That's the total. [48:28] » Oh, that's including the [48:31] other. [48:32] » Okay. And is that on playground alley or [48:35] » No, it's it's right on on chest. [48:41] You can't go [48:44] down. [48:53] » Okay. I think might be confusing uh [48:57] playground alley and parkway alley. [49:01] » This is parkway alley. [49:03] » Yes. [49:04] » Okay. [49:06] » Okay. That's short between two houses. I [49:08] know what you mean. All right. [49:12] » Any other comments? [49:14] comment I had [49:16] in the previous couple motions there [49:18] were applying for paving of [49:23] make that part of paving on some of [49:25] these [49:27] » To make them inverted [49:29] » We can add that to the scope in future [49:31] projects yeah [49:32] » I think where it can be [49:35] » Probably don't need it everywhere [49:36] » No we'd have to [49:38] » You have to take a case by case where [49:40] there's driveways and existing [49:42] facilities [49:44] park that we can't just make a large it [49:48] might extra milling cost to basically [49:51] bring the [49:54] put it back so we have those transitions [49:57] » We can look into those in the future [50:00] » When I did that [50:03] » The other thing you have to look at too [50:05] is sometimes when you look at storm [50:06] water you're looking right here but you [50:08] have to look the fully to the other side [50:09] to see how it's going to affect [50:11] everything else [50:12] So we make sure we [50:21] » Okay. Uh sh roll call please. [50:24] » Mr. Slightly. [50:25] » Yes. [50:25] » Mr. [50:26] » Yes. [50:27] » Mr. March. [50:27] » Yes. [50:28] » Mr. Rossi. [50:28] » Yes. [50:29] » Mr. Bowski. [50:30] » Yes. [50:30] » Motion carries 5. [50:32] » All right. We don't have any extra [50:35] motions, any comments. I just wanted to [50:38] mention that uh October 16 17 the [50:42] carpenter apprentice will be doing their [50:44] fix ups. If anybody's interested in [50:46] helping we'd love to have you [50:50] know that John helped us spring that was [50:54] great appreciate it. We will be doing [50:57] some [50:59] some of the we got like about 12 uh [51:02] sites that we're going to uh some of the [51:05] projects [51:07] are multiple phases. So uh we will be [51:10] doing some of this work before the [51:13] actual fall fix up. So even if you can't [51:16] make it on the 16th or 17th and you can [51:19] make it like earlier, just let me know [51:22] when you're available [51:24] on top of it. [51:29] But I just wanted to mention that. [51:32] » Sounds good. Thank you, Rick. And anyone [51:35] else? [51:36] » I won't be able to make the on [51:39] band [51:41] festival. [51:43] » We will take any help. That is a long [51:44] day for us. [51:48] » There was too many things going on. [51:53] » Okay. Need a motion for German. That [51:55] would be at 652. [51:57] » Make that motion. [51:58] » Rick made a motion. Second for the [52:00] Germans. [52:02] » Frank second. All in favor by saying I. [52:05] I. Anyone opposes? No one's opposed. 652 [52:09] means over. [52:11] » Good job. A sword of cles.