HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
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The following Council members were present: Caroline Rhodes, Jean Davis, Robert Gray, and Mayor Clifford Allen. Council members absent were Charles Brand, George Finney and Paul Snyder. Also in attendance were E.R. Buck McFadden, Borough Manager; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests present were Todd V. Jay, Gary Collins, Bridget M. Jeffery, and Vince Dunsworth.
Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held April 9, 2001. Robert Gray moved for approval of the minutes and Caroline Rhodes second. Jean Davis requested clarification of Paul Snyder requested additions to the minutes. Mayor Allen explained that the sections in question were reviewed and put in detail. George Finney arrived t 7:06 p.m. George Finney stated that he felt Marie Lander does a good job of not putting in every word just the important words and the tape is available for clarification. Jean Davis again stated she was concerned with what was happening on Council. She has put in many dedicated years and meetings on Council and is proud of the quality of work that has been done and would like to have it stay that way. With no further comments Mayor Allen asked for a voice vote on the motion, which passed by 4-0-1 vote.
Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council meeting held April 23, 2001. Caroline Rhodes motioned and Robert Gray second the approval of the minutes as presented. Being no additions or corrections the minutes passed by 4-0-1 voice vote.
Patrick Lyons, 301 Shelhamer Drive, requested time to ask two questions on Earned Income Tax. First was why he received a letter not allowing deductions that the Federal government allowed including work clothes and union dues. Mr. Lyons felt he should be able to declare expenses that other government agencies allow. Robert Gray explained that he understood that it was an earned income tax and you can not deduct real estate and school taxes as you do on other state and federal income taxes and it was strictly an earned income tax. Mr. Lyons second question was why is it a 2% tax when every other place he had lived was 1%. Manager McFadden explained that the 2% was not a temporary increase but was because 54% of the property tax base in the Borough
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was tax exempt. Of that 54%, 50% is the University, which benefits the area as a whole but is a drawback with the loss of property tax. We have compared the base and rates in Erie County and we compare but we loose approximately $300,000 a year from inability to receive property tax from over half of the Borough. We make up much of this loss with the increased Earned Income Tax and higher millage. Because this is a Home Rule we can increase the 1% to 2% for Earned Income, remembering 1/2 of the 1% goes to the school district. We need to balance our sources of income with expenses and with the higher police cost than if the college was absent we have $300,000 loss of property tax because of the college and $300,000 more expenses because of police services giving us approximately $600,000 gap to deal with. We could have an even higher millage rate but 1% earned income relates to about $400,000. Mayor Allen explained when they changed to Home Rule they felt the shift to the wage earners was appropriate. Mr. Lyons asked if the Council had plans to increase the 2% and Manager McFadden stated he was not aware of any plans to change the 2%. Jean Davis added that one mill of property tax is only $11,500. Caroline Rhodes mentioned that the Borough was working with the school district to standardize the earned income tax collections in the school district.
Todd Jay requested time to request road closing of Perry Lane at 6N to Darrow Road for soccer camps at the University on May 25, 26, and 27 and June 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24th. Fridays 3-9; Saturdays 7am - 9 pm; and Sundays 7am - 6 pm. Barricades and signs will be put up by the University and will not be needed from the Borough this year. There will be a coaches or EUP staff at each barricade for safety. Jean Dais motioned and Caroline Rhodes second the road-closing permit as requested by Todd Jay. Mayor Allen asked if in the future before they set their dates to come down and discuss this with the Manager and Police Chief to make sure there is no conflicts those weeks with the road closings. This is really a Town-Gown issues and should be reviewed together. Mr. Jay thanked the Borough Council for all their great cooperation and for the athletic department and Borough clean up which he hoped they could do similar projects in the future. He also informed the Council that the Bills and Browns would be in town for two days in August. He promised to bring information to the Police department and Council for a cooperative effort for traffic patterns, etc. They are planning for 10,000 people to be in town at one time. They will arrive August 2nd and stay in Erie, then practice 8am and 4pm on August 3rd, and Saturday August 4th scrimmage at 1pm. Mayor Allen requested that he keep the Borough informed as soon as possible of the details. Mayor Allen asked for a vote on the motion on the table. With no objections the motion passed by 5-0 voice vote.
Vince Dunsworth, Normal Street, requested Council check into a noise ordinance to stop getto blasters (rap music at all hours of the night). Manager McFadden stated he would look into Borough ordinances.
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Being no other citizens interested in public participation, the Mayor moved on to Old Business.
Employee Safety Program Manual and Public Water Emergency Response Agreement were continued to be tabled until May 21st meeting.
Mayor Allen stated that there was still one vacancy as alternate on the Zoning Hearing Board and on the Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
Cable TV Committee: Robert Gray, Chairman - Reported that the committee met tonight 6pm for a presentation from Brenden Baker, EUP communications intern. He researched and presented a comparison and contrast of the 14 SSHE University and Host Communities web pages, newsletters, and cable access channels. A copy of the graphs and oral presentation will be available to Council at next meeting. Jean Davis and myself would like to thank him for the good job he has done on his research.
Finance Committee: Jean Davis, Chairman - First quarter review will be completed in May. Department heads are already reviewing the details and we will schedule the meeting for later this month.
Ordinance Review Committee: Caroline Rhodes, Chairman - nothing to report. Personnel Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman - nothing to report.
Recreation Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman - In Mr. Brand's absence Manager McFadden stated the July 4th traffic patterns to be finalized would be upcoming in the next week.
Public Safety Committee: George Finney, Chairman - No report.
Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee: Paul Snyder Chairman - No report. Manager McFadden stated that a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday May 9th with PennDOT and Senators representatives about the bridge on 6N east.
Town-Gown Committee: Mayor Allen, Chairman - Manager McFadden stated he was working on the date.
Committee of the Whole: Mayor Allen reported that they met April 30, 2001 in joint executive session with Municipal Authority, Solicitor, Engineer, and Manager to review status of draft joint Act 537 Plan Agreement with Washington Township.
Letters from Attorney Marsh regarding DEP EHB Docket 2000-125-R dated April 30th, May 2 & 3 was available for Councils review. As well as letter to Attorney Marsh on curbs and sidewalks on Darrow Road.
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Memo's and letters requested by Council were included in Council's packets for review.
Mayor Allen introduced the bills for payment. Caroline Rhodes moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $62,010.03 dated May 7, 2001 holding back the Police Pension check to Boetger & Associates ($3,225.) until Finance committee approval. Jean Davis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by voice vote of 5-0.
Mayor Allen introduced the payroll ending April 28, 2001 paid May 4, 2001 totaling $43,710.82. Jean Davis motioned for the acceptance and Caroline Rhodes second. With no objections the payroll was approved by 5-0 voice vote.
Mayor Allen informed Council that the Water Department had hired a part time employee Dale Gregory.
Mayor Allen instructed the Manager to coordinate a meeting regarding the County of Erie memo of February 22, 2001 on emergency management response plans update.
BOCA/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Code Enforcement Officer memo on inspections was available for review.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Information received from Allegheny Energy Supply was available for review.
Manager McFadden explained that bid were received for an old 1976 dump truck and the crack sealing machine. The bid for the crack sealing machine was over $5,000 the administrative limit so it was being presented to Council for approval. The bid that came in was $5,269.oo from Chivers Construction of Fairview for the crack sealing machine. The bids that came in for the 1976 truck were Mike Lewis Flooring & Remodeling, McKean for $1,250.; The Lemon Shop, Girard $1050; Al Gaudino, Freedom $657; and Al Mikovich, Girard $824. The funds from the crack sealing machine will be put into the liquid fuels fund to go toward street work if Council accepts it. George Finney motioned to accept the bid from Chivers Construction in the amount of $5,269 for the crack sealing machine and Robert Gray second. With no objections the motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. The old 1976 Chevy truck will be awarded to
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the highest bidder Mike Lewis for $1,250 as soon as an internal glitch in our paper work is corrected.
The docks are installed in the lake with approximately 30 fewer this year which brings the revenue down and expenses have been pared accordingly. Manager McFadden stated a report would be forth coming on this issue being the first season of the three year project relating to docks.
A memo was received showing the number of goose nests oiled being 31 and 160 eggs by Stephen Marietti & Melinda Murphy. George Finney thought this was a great first time job of the two to find that many nest with the help of property owners.
The Environmental Shade Tree and Advisory Committee meets this Wednesday.
Wastewater Collection & Treatment:
Manager McFadden reported that they were following up on Adams Street pump station I & I done last year as well as preparing to dye test Billings Park pump station area and Skytop subdivision.
Manager McFadden as reported that the bid for Mill Street replacement was opened April 18th and report from Lake Engineering was available for review. Lake Engineering recommends awarding the bid as well as WWCT Superintendent and Municipal Authority to Chivers Construction for $22,890 less adjustment of $864.50 as documented in the Lake Engineering memo. The other bids received included Tighe's Earth Moving, Linesville $27,566; and McLallen Construciton, Erie $27,891. George Finney motioned and Jean Davis second to approve the recommendation of the Municipal Authority to accept Chivers bid as adjusted. With no objections the motion passed by 5-0 voice vote. Manager McFadden was instructed to notify the Municipal Authority of the Council approval.
WATER SYSTEM:
Draft letter regarding water system improvement to be sent to residents was tabled by Water Authority until June 4th meeting.
Manager McFadden explained that the Water Department project for 10 inch water line on 6N east to the college was opened April 18th and Lake Engineer and Water Authority recommend going with the low bidder Tighe Construction at $47,440. Other bids received were McLallen Construction $49,724 and Chivers Construction $54,006.75. Jean Davis motioned and Mayor Allen second to accept the Authorities recommendation to approve the bid of Tighe Construction of $47,440. Manager McFadden stated this project is to connect to the college which has a 10 inch line that we
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feed with a 6 or 8 inch line giving a pressure and capacity issue. This will give a 10 inch line feeding another 10 inch line. On the other end of campus we also have an issue on Meadville Street with a 6 or 8 inch line feed by a 4 inch line which will be addressed and fixed in the future. The university has agreed in principal to participate in this project to some degree and we will go back to them these figures. Caroline Rhodes asked if this was part of the upgrade and improvement and if the Engineer estimates were comparable to the bids. Manager McFadden stated the estimate was $40,000 but the higher cost is associated with working with a PennDOT highway and boring under the road as well as filling the old line with slurry. The motion to accept the Tighe bid was passed by 5-0 voice vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT COORDINATION:
Mayor Allen noted that a confirmation on a recycling grant was received in the amount of $25,903. Caroline Rhodes asked what fund this would be put into? Manager McFadden stated into the Refuse and Recycling Fund to cover the related expenses.
Caroline Rhodes asked that the Manager look into the canine grant as being a maintenance of effort grant and the requirements. She felt the requirements should be checked out before too much effort was invested by personnel. Manager McFadden stated he would check these requirements out.
Communication received included ECAB Award Program Memo; letter from EUP dated April 24, 2001; PLCM letter; Green Township letter on candidate forum responses; Raymond Morin regarding EIT; Fax from Art Kuholski; GPU lease termination; and open house invitation at Washington Township May 17th.
Discussion followed on Fax from Art Kuholski. Manager McFadden reported that the Municipal authority met this evening and they had questions on the facts of the situation and Rob Kennerknecht, WWCT Superintendent, had been at a rural water conference where DEP was pushing on lot system like this in the East while pushing for sewer plants here. From the article in the paper we are not sure if this is for one house or for 10 acres with small package plant for many homes but it does say it discharges into the lake and we plan to get more information form DEP. Caroline Rhodes motioned to authorize the Manager to follow through on this discharge into the Lake. As the Council is aware it is difficult to stop a discharge after it has been there for awhile and in the correspondence we should site the Conservancy Report. Jean Davis second the motion and it passed by voice vote 5-0. Robert Gray stated that Washington Township should be interested in this to provide conveyance system in the future. Mayor Allen asked Manager McFadden to thank Art Kuholski for bringing this to the Council's attention.
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Caroline Rhodes asked about the revenue loss to the general fund from the GPU lease termination. Manager McFadden stated $345.50 per month or approximately $4,000 a year loss. The space will be used by our Public Works vehicles.
Mayor Allen requested the attendance available Council members at the open house of Washington Township May 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Being no further communications the Mayor moved on to new business.
Manager McFadden requested an abbreviated summer schedule with no meetings to be held on June 25th, July 9th and August 13th. The reason for these specific dates was that Marie Lander would be on medical leave beginning June 18th to approximately July 17th. All dates have been published and if needed could be used. Mayor Allen requested that all members bring their planners for the summer so these dates could be finalized next meeting. Jean Davis and Caroline Rhodes noted that they would be out of town the July 9th date and the others were also fine with them.
Caroline Rhodes requested that maybe the Ordinance Review committee should meet to entertain Vince Dunsworth request for noise ordinance. We need to find out what decibels are in our current ordinance if any and what technology is available at this time to enforce the ordinance. Mayor Allen requested that PLCM be contacted to see what they have on file for information on this subject. Caroline Rhodes stated it maybe that our Police Department needs the proper equipment to enforce the ordinance.
Being no further matters to come before Council, Mayor Allen asked for a motion to adjourn.
Jean Davis motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 6-0 voice vote at 8:33 p.m.
ATTEST:
_________________________ _____________________________
Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Clifford E. Allen
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HIGHLIGHTS
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
May 7, 2001
· Payment of bills
· Payment of payroll
· Minutes April 9th & April 23rd
· Road Closing permit for EUP Soccer camps
· Bid $5269 from Chivers Construction for Crack Sealing Machine
· Bid $1250 from Mike Lewis Flooring & remodeling for 1976 truck
· Bid of $22890 less adjustment of $864.50 of Chivers Construction for Mill Street Project of Municipal Authority.
· Bid of $47440 of Tighe Construction for Water Authority Project
· Authorize Manager to follow through on discharge into Lake per fax from Art Kuholski.
POSTPONED
· Summer Council schedule- Council to bring planners to finalize (no meetings June 25th, July 9th, and August 13th)
· Employee Safety Program Manual
· Public Water Emergency Response Agreement
· Vacancy Alternate ZHB
· Vacancy Alternate Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· May 17th Open House at Washington Township 2:30 p.m.
· Council Meeting May 21, 2001 7:00 p.m.
· PennDOT and legislative representatives at bridge on 6N east - May 9th 1:30 p.m.
· Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee May 9th 7 p.m.
· Set up meeting for Emergency Management Response Plan update
· Reschedule meeting of Town-Gown Committee with EUP
· Copy of Brenden Baker's presentation to Council
· Schedule Finance committee meeting- May - 1st QTR review
· Memo on July 4th traffic patterns to be finalized
· Report on docks income and expenses pared down.
· Notify bidders and authorities of approval of bids
· Look into Noise Ordinance - get info from PLCM in this regards - what technology needed to enforce ordinance.
· Look into canine grant as being maintenance of effort grant and its requirements.
· Contact DEP and find out more on discharge into Lake per the fax information from Art Kuholski --stating Conservancy Report about discharge into Lake.
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
May 7, 2001
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order by Mayor Allen
II. Roll Call: Charles Brand _Absent_, Jean Davis __, George Finney __, Robert Gray __, Caroline Rhodes __, Paul Snyder ___, Mayor Clifford Allen ____,
Attorney Ritchie Marsh __, E.R. Buck McFadden (Borough Manager) __,
Marie Lander (Assistant to the Manager) ___.
III. Approval of Minutes:
1. Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting April 9, 2001
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes
2. Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting April 23, 2001
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes
IV Persons Requesting Time To Address Council
1. Patrick Lyons - Questions on Earned Income Tax 2% & deductions allowances
2. Todd Jay - Requesting road closing for Soccer Camps at EUP
V. Old Business
A. Employee Safety Program Manual – TABLED until May 21st
B. Public Water Emergency Response Agreement between Washington Township & The Home Rule Borough of Edinboro – TABLED
C. Committee Vacancies - no response as of this date
1) March 10, 2001 Advertised - FYI
1 alternate - ZHB
1 alternate - Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
VI. Committee Reports
1. Cable TV - Robert Gray, Chairman
Met May 7th 6:00 p.m.
2. Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman
3. Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes, Chairman
4. Personnel Committee – Charles Brand, Chairman
5. Recreation - Chuck Brand, Chairman
6. Public Safety – George Finney, Chairman
7. Street, Buildings, and Grounds – Paul Snyder, Chairman
8. Town-Gown - Kip Allen, Chairman
9. Committee of the Whole - met April 30, 2001 in joint executive session with Municipal Authority, Solicitor, Engineer, and Manager to review status of draft joint Act 537 Plan Agreement.
VII Solicitor's Report:
A. DEP EHB Docket 2000-125- R :
1. Letter of April 30 -FYI
2. Letter of May 2 - FYI
3. Fax of May 3 - FYI
B. Orr Brothers:
C. Sewer Service Agreement
D. Sidewalks - Letter to Attorney Marsh - Curbs & Sidewalks Darrow Rd. - FYI
VIII Manager's Report:
A. Manager
1. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
· Paint lines intersections when weather permits
· Reschedule meeting of Town-Gown Committee with EUP
2. Letters - FYI
3. Memo - April 25, 2001-Articles of Agreement Management
4. Memo - April 25, 2001 - Roles of Police Chief
B. Finance
1. Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid May 7, 2001
Action: Motion to approve bills $
2. Authorization to Approve Payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending April 28, 2001 paid May 4, 2001 totaling $43,710.82
C. Personnel
1. Part-time employee Water Department: Dale Gregory - FYI
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D. Public Safety
1. Emergency Management
a)County of Erie Memo of February 22, 2001 - FYI
2. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
a)
3. EVFD
4. Police
a) Police Reports - no report
b) K9 grant - submitted 09/08/00 - no response as of this date
5. Employee Safety Committee
E. BOCA/Code Enforcement
1. No Monthly Report
2. Inspections - FYI
F. Planning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
G. Zoning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
H. Public Works
1. Sanitation
2. Building & Property
a) Memo from Allegheny Energy Supply - FYI
3. Streets/Storm Sewers/Signals/Signs
a) No Monthly report
b) Crack seal bid - AWARD Bid
c) Old truck sold - FYI
4. Park & Recreation
a)
5. Lake
a) Docks are installed in lake
b) Goose Nest Information - FYI
6. Shade Tree - Meets May 9th.
7. Dam
8. Recycling Leaves
I. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
1. Following up on Adams Street pump station I & I done last year.
2. Preparing to dye test Billings Park pump station area and Skytop subdivision
3. Mill Street Replacement - Bid Opened April 18th - Engineer report
J. Water System
1. Washington Township related issues - Borough/Authorities and Township/Authorities Master Agreement – tabled
2. No Monthly Progress Report
3. Draft Letter to Residents - FYI
4. 10" water line project - 6NE to college - opened April 18th - Engineer recommendation
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K. Community Development/Project Coordination
1. No monthly report
2. Changes in grants applied for:
A) 902 Recycling Program Grant--Received confirmation 5/3/01 that grant accepted for full amount $25,903.00 news releases and letter of confirmation to follow.
IX Communications
A. ECAB Awards Program - FYI
B. EUP - April 24, 2001 letter - FYI
C. FAX from Art Kuholski-Lake Engineering - "DISCUSSION"
D. GPU - lease termination - FYI
E. PLCM - FYI
F. Open House Washington Township - FYI
G. Green Township - Candidate forum responses - FYI
H. Raymond Morin-Regarding EIT - FYI
X. New Business
A. Summer meeting schedule:
No meetings June 25th; July 9th; and August 13th.
XI. Special Reports
XII. Adjournment
REMINDERS:
Next Council Meeting May 21, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Authority Meeting MONDAY, May 7, 2001 5:00 p.m.
Cable TV Committee May 7th 6:00 p.m. presentation by Intern Branden
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E. Community Development/Project Coordination 4/30/01
· CDBG FY 2000 - submitted & approved $167,723.
· CDBG FY 2001 - application submitted March 15, 2001for $ 175,683 awaiting approval
· CDBG FY 1999
· COPS in School Grant - 3 year period. Reimbursement salary & benefits of school resource officer - awarded September 11, 2000 $113,515.
· Growing Greener Water Technology Grant - Submitted - waiting for approval requested $45,000
· 1999 Calendar Year Recycling Performance Grant - Submitted July 2000, received approval and funds March 9, 2001 $13,224
· 902 Recycling Program Grant 2000 - Submitted and awaiting approval $26,000
· 902 Recycling Program Grant 1998 - Reimbursement will be made from DEP once truck is on the Borough's lot and the invoice is submitted to DEP. $24,167 (was submitted) - Truck to be paid for in March 12, 2001 bills awaiting reimbursement from DEP
· T-21 Department of Transportation Grant - Application in progress.
· Shared Municipal Services Grant - Grant in beginning stages - Rob working on
· DCNR - Bike Trail Lakeside - Have estimates received last year - on hold.
· COPS Technology Grant - on hold
· Proposal for CDBG Engineers for FY 2002, 2003, and 2004 will be advertised in July, 2001
· Single Application for Assistance (CPR) - Community revitalization program -for Codification for $13,500 was submitted April 2001.
· Downtown Center - Mainsteet Manager - Mainstreet Visioning with the Chamber of Commerce. A meeting the Chris Ortwell or Bill Fontana from the Downtown Center will be scheduled for approximately April 2001. This grant must be applied for by the Chamber. This office will support and offer assistance
· 2001 Safety Grant Award - Grant submittal will be in August or September 2001 for $1,000. - possible air system for WWCT vehicle
· 2000 Calendar Year Recycling Performance Grant - submittal due September 2001
· 902 Recycling Program Grant 2001 - Request is due in September 2001 - possible recycling containers and educational recycling newsletters for Borough Residents
· K-9 Grant for funding of trained narcotic K-9 and a patrol car - Submitted 1999 and again in 2000 - awaiting for approval $38,282.
· Safety Grant Award 2001 - $1,000 submittal will be made in August or September 2001
1. Grants applied for and status:
· CDBG FY2000
· CDBG FY 2001 - application to be submitted March 13, 2001 for $ 175,683
· CDBG FY 1999
· Growing Greener Water Technology Grant - Install a Supervisory control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System to monitor and control the water supply system. - Submitted - waiting for approval - Funds requested $45,000.
· 2001 Safety Grant Award- Grant submittal will be in August or September 2001 for $1,000.
· 1999 Calendar Year Recycling Performance Grant - Reporting of recyclable material from Borough Residents and Commercial haulers. Submitted July 2000, awaiting approval of approximately $12,000.
· 2000 Calendar Year Recycling Performance Grant - Reporting of recyclable material from Borough Residents and Commercial haulers due September 2001 for approximately $10,000.
· 902 Recycling Program Grant 2001 - For the continued funding of educational Recycling Newsletters for Borough Residents. Request is due in September 2001 for approximately $8,000
· 902 Recycling Program Grant 2000 - Reimbursement on Borough's backhoe/loader, recycling containers and community education. Submitted and awaiting approval for approximately $26,000.
· 902 Recycling Program Grant 1998 - For purchase of a dump box and truck. Reimbursement will be made from DEP once truck is on the Borough's lot and the invoice is submitted to DEP. $24,167. - Truck to be paid for in March 12, 2001 bills.--received notification 5/3/01 of 25,903 full amount accepted for grant(Sigma Toast of DEP called…letter and news release to follow.
· T-21 Department of Transportation Grant - Sidewalk project over Darrow Road Bridge and West Normal Street Bridge and Route 6N Bridge - Application in progress.
· Shared Municipal Services Grant - WWCT camera equipment to be partnered with another municipality. - Grant in beginning stages.
· DCNR - Bike Trail Lakeside - Extension of the bike trail to Route 6N. Federal Program - Davis - Bacon Wage Rates will prevail. In progress.
· COPS Technology Grant - Equipment would allow a link to each patrol car with department's computer system to access information from the federal NCIC computer data base, the PA CLEAN computer data base, communicate with other patrol cars and police agencies and allow access to those data bases in a secure manor. In progress with 999, EmergyCare, Borough of Edinboro, Lake City & Union City Police Departments.
· Single Application for Assistance - Community revitalization program - will apply for funds for Codification - In progress.
· DEP Alternative Fuels Grant - To promote the use of an alternative fuel. Application requested.
Downtown Center - Mainsteet Manager - Mainstreet Visioning with the Chamber of Commerce. A meeting the Chris Ortwell or Bill Fontana from the Downtown Center will be scheduled for approximately April 2001. This grant must be applied for by the Chamber. This office will support and offer assistance. Funding request unknown at this time.
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