BRIDGEVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council President, Michael Tolmer
Council Vice President, Bruce Ghelarducci
Council:
William Henderson
Joseph Colosimo
Joe Verduci
Nino Petrocelli, Sr.
Virginia Schneider
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor, Betty Copeland
Solicitor, Thomas McDermott
Engineer, Joe Sites
Borough Manager, Lori Collins
Police Chief, Chad King
Fire Chief, William Chilleo
SouthBridge EMS, Dan Miller
The meeting is opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for the sick,
handicapped, departed, military personnel of the community.
VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES
Jim Lindow stated that he is the treasurer of the Bridgeville Athletic Association. He stated that he has been a member of the BAA for 12 years. After the flood in late July of this year, the BAA has lost over $10,000 in materials, products and equipment. We have yet to assess the damage from the most recent flood. We would like to be in the loop with the comprehensive plan for Chartiers Park. He stated that they may need some help from the Borough considering the latest damage.
Bob Fryer discussed the traffic congestion within Bridgeville Borough.
A motion was made by B. Ghelarducci, seconded by W. Henderson approving the minutes of the December 11, 2017 regular meeting as submitted. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by N. Petrocelli Sr., seconded by B. Ghelarducci approving the minutes of the January 2, 2018 reorganization meeting as submitted. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by N. Petrocelli Sr., seconded by J. Colosimo approving Resolution No. 2018-01; a resolution of the Borough of Bridgeville joining with other similarly affected municipal bodies within the ALCOSAN service area to help create a unified approach to source reduction efforts, and adopting a Source Reduction Study as required by the Phase 1 Consent Order and Agreement.
Remarks: M. Tolmer stated that the Source Reduction Study has been submitted for Council review in a separate document.
All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
CURRENT ESTIMATES NO. 4 AND 5- 2016 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR CONTRACT A
A motion was made by B, Ghelarducci, seconded by W. Henderson approving the remittal of Current Estimate No. 4-2016 Sanitary Sewer Repair Contract A to Soli Construction in the amount of $96,358.16 for work completed from September 21, 2017 through December 1, 2017 and Current Estimate No. 5 in the amount of$76,189.45 for work completed from December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
Remarks: M. Tolmer stated that the estimate has been reviewed by Engineer Sites.
All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by J. Colosimo, seconded by J. Verduci approving amendments to the park user fees for the 2018 season. Remarks: M. Tolmer stated that the resident user fees have not been changed. Non-resident fees and security deposits have been increased per the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
2018 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
A motion was made by N. Petrocelli Sr., seconded by B. Ghelarducci approving Engineer Sites to prepare bidding documentation and Manager Collins to advertise the same for the 2018 Pavement Maintenance Program.
Remarks: M. Tolmer stated that the street pavement schedule will be reviewed in addition to visual inspections prior to recommendations to the Public Works Committee regarding streets to be included in the 2018 program. The 2018 paving budget including engineering is $200,000.
All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by J. Verduci, seconded by V. Schneider approving the February 2018 Bill List.
All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by B. Ghelarducci, seconded by V. Schneider approving the payrolls of February 16, 23 and March 2 and 9, 2018. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by J. Verduci, seconded by N. Petrocelli Sr. approving to pay any commissions due the January 2018 Real Estate Tax Collector Report. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by J. Verduci, seconded by B. Ghelarducci approving the December 2017 Financial Report. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by W. Henderson, seconded by V. Schneider approving the December 2017 and January 2018 Police Reports. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by W. Henderson, seconded by J. Colosimo approving the January 2018 Zoning Report. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION, BRUCE GHELARDUCCI
No report.
J. Verduci stated that we arc starting off the year with heavy salt usage due to the snow.
PARKS & RECREATION, JOSEPH COLOSIMO
J. Colosimo stated that in the fall, Adam Miller who is an Eagle Scout built 4 park benches for Cook School Park. He did a wonderful job.
PUBLIC WORKS/BUILDINGS, NINO PETROCELLI, SR.
N. Petrocelli Sr. stated that public works do a great job on the roads. They have also been cleaning up after the flood, reinstalled a manhole cover in McLaughlin Creek, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, pot hole repair, truck maintenance, police car maintenance, picked up litter around town, cut down some trees, etc.
A motion was made by J. Colosimo, seconded by J. Verduci approving to move forward with the Chartiers Park Comprehensive Plan Project. Engineer Sites will begin the process. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC SAFETY, WILLIAM HENDERSON
A motion was made by W. Henderson, seconded by B. Ghelarducci authorizing Solicitor McDermott to prepare an ordinance clarifying the no parking zones on the west end of Mill Street. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Mayor Copeland stated that there will be a drug take back box at the police station. You will be able to properly dispose of medications. More infonnation will be coming in the future. She also stated that she attended the opening of the Solid Rock Revival church to welcome them to the community.
Chief King stated that the final statistics for 2017 are as follows: 452 traffic citations, 223 arrests, of those 223 arrests; 23 were drug related and 32 were DUI’s. 2,790 calls total. There were 14 drug arrests last year; 10 were non- fatal, 4 were fatal. 7 narcan saves. 2 of the 7 saved were the same people. 148 calls at Rite Aid alone; 51 of those resulted in arrests.
We have some traffic issues coming up on Washington Avenue and Station Street. They are replacing one of the mast arms for the traffic lights on Washington and Station Street. We will close Station Street completely going uphill.
We are co-sponsoring a food drive along with the following police departments; Collier Twp., Heidelberg, South Fayette and Scott Twp. We will begin on February 19th and end on March 12th
The food will be delivered on March 15th to Bethany Food Bank.
Solicitor McDermott provided his written report.
2018 CCTV and Point Repair Contracts We have completed the review of the CCTV work that was performed in 2017 and have developed a list of defects and set up proposed repairs to be completed. The repairs to be completed will involve excavation, lining and laterals. As part of the annual Operations and Maintenance we need to continue with the completion of inspection of the sewers. We request authorization to place these projects out for bid.
A motion was made by B. Ghelarducci, seconded by W. Henderson approving to proceed with the preparation, plans and advertising for the point repair project which would be within the limits of the Borough budget. All in favor, motion carried 7-0. Backflow Preventers – Baldwin Street
We have reviewed the information from AAA Pipe Cleaning for the inspection of the laterals of the interested property owner’s, so we can establish the scope of work for each lateral. We request authorization to prepare bidding documents to proceed with this work.
A motion was made by M. Tolmer, seconded by N. Petrocelli Sr. approving Engineer Sites to prepare bidding documents to proceed with the backflow preventers on Baldwin Street. All in favor, motion carried 7-0.
Fire Chief Chilleo stated that there were 185 calls in 2017. There were 8 departments that assisted us with the flooding on January 12. We had a class on the “Art of Ready Smoke.” 250 people attended at the South Fayette Middle School. Fish Fry starts Friday February 16th
EMS Dan Miller stated that there were 806 calls within the Borough of Bridgeville. He thanked the Bridgeville Fire Department for their additional assistance of mutual aid. The subscription drive will begin at the end of the month.
BRIDGEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MARY WEISE
Mary Weise stated that tomorrow night at 7 p.m. our historian will give us some more history of Bridgeville High School. There will be Hollywood World War II at the end of the month. There is a raffle for 2 tickets to a Penguin game which have been donated by a man from Philadelphia. We are still accepting corporate sponsorships.
BRIDGEVILLE LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVE
Becky Wisbon stated that the Library held their letter campaign for 2017 and were very pleased with the outcome from Bridgeville businesses and residents. A dance on April 28th will be sponsored by the Bridgeville Friends of the Library. The Mansfield 5 will be playing at the SNPJ Lodge and Sunshine Room. The Annual Fashion Show will be held on May 11.
Manager Collins provided her written report.
OLD BUSINESS
No report.
J. Verduci thanked the BAA for attending the meeting tonight. He also stated that registration sign-ups are almost over. The BAA is looking for team sponsors. He stated that Mandy from the Chamber of Commerce is doing a very good job with the website and Facebook page.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by B. Ghelarducci, seconded by J. Verduci. Motion carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.