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The following Council members were present: Caroline Rhodes, Jean Davis, Robert Gray, Charles Brand, George Finney and Mayor Clifford Allen. Council member absent was Paul Snyder. Also in attendance were Attorney Ritchie Marsh; E.R. Buck McFadden, Borough Manager; Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Officer; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests present were Cheryl Cross and Steve Owens.
Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held June 11, 2001. Caroline Rhodes moved for approval of the minutes and Charles Brand second. Caroline Rhodes requested the insertion on Page 4 under Managers Report to clarify letter from William De Jong, Ph.D. to include: " Regarding his sociological research on communities which had experienced a school - related shootings." With no objections the corrected minutes were approved by 6-0 vote.
Being no interest by citizens in public participation, the Mayor requested permission to move up the item under BOCA/Code Enforcement/Planning/Zoning in regards to Dale McBrier to this point because of his attendance at the meeting.
Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Officer reported that Dale McBrier was present to answer any questions the Council may have in regard to the requested curative amendment in PRD for the Scots Glen Subdivision. Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending that the side yards on this subdivision of one and two story homes be the same minimum side yard requirements as that of R2 of 10 feet each or a minimum total of 20 feet between homes. Presently the PRD requirement is to have a minimum total side yard be the height of the tallest of the two homes next to each other, which would be 28 feet for a two story home. Manager McFadden stated his only question was if the curative amendment approach was the right approach and if it could be specific to one parcel since it is amending the ordinance. Attorney Marsh stated a curative amendment is to cure a defect in an ordinance and this may not a defect and then it would not be the right vehicle to use but site specific are allowed on curative amendments. It maybe that the PRD may not have a defect and he felt if done for one would be done the same for
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others. Attorney Marsh felt this request should be tabled so the Manager, Code Enforcement Officer and Solicitor could review it. Mr. McBrier stated his thoughts was for the specific development to have a side yard flexible to produce a better neighborhood. Mayor Allen stated that a special meeting could be called for this purpose as soon as the Solicitor and Manager have found the correct vehicle to allow a 10 foot minimum side yard to this Subdivision. Discussion followed and agreed to table until special meeting on August 6th following Municipal Authority meeting.
With no objections, Mayor Allen returned to the agenda under Old Business.
Mayor Allen stated that there was still one vacancy as alternate on the Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
Developers agreement of Holmstrom property was discussed. Manager McFadden stated that Solicitor Marsh had prepared a new agreement in which the sewer line would be constructed by the developer and paid by the developer but the water line would be constructed by the Borough and the developer charged for the equivalent line at 1 inch instead of the 6 or 8 inch being installed to accommodate for a fire hydrant and possible other connections in the future. Solicitor Marsh stated that he had faxed a copy to the Manager and the Engineer today and would be sending it on to the developer's lawyer tomorrow for review. Since this was a time sensitive item that must be finished by August 15, it was agreed to table this agreement until the August 6th special meeting.
Agreement with General McLane School District was tabled and Manager McFadden requested an executive session following the meeting to discuss a personnel matter.
Cable TV Committee: Robert Gray, Chairman - Nothing to report.
Finance Committee: Jean Davis, Chairman - Nothing to report.
Ordinance Review Committee: Caroline Rhodes, Chairman - Reported they met June 18 and would be meeting again to review several items before the committee. Also it was noted that a notice of a $5,000 grant for codification through efforts of Rep. John Evans had been received. Caroline Rhodes motioned to authorize the Manager to move forward on codification with Penns Valley utilizing the $5,000 grant and capital funds. Charles Brand second the motion and it passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Personnel Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman - Nothing to report
Recreation Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman - Nothing to report
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Public Safety Committee: George Finney, Chairman - No report. Mayor Allen asked to interject at this point information to the Safety Committee. He had received a call from Bob Jamison regarding excess speed on 6N and he had also observed excess speed on Maple Drive. Mayor Allen felt with the opening at the top of the hill on 6N the Police should look into the speed problem. Charles Brand also reported that it was becoming impossible to get out onto 6N West the cars going so fast. Jean Davis reported that on Hillcrest Drive cars had been ticketed for speeding but they had been thrown out because of no signage. She requested that the Manager look into proper signage. Charles Brand asked if it would be possible to have PennDOT do preliminary work to see if a traffic light at Walker Drive would be appropriate. This would have to be a request with Washington Township since it is in both municipalities. Jean Davis also asked if PennDOT was being contacted if they could be informed about the problem of traffic on 6N to Interstate 79 with driveway of YMCA being difficult to see both directions; the 6N being one lane and the race to two lanes at the light; and the difficulty of people on Fry Road to get out onto 6N. Manager McFadden stated he would relay Council's concerns to PennDOT.
Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee: Paul Snyder Chairman - No report. Manager McFadden asked if it would be appropriate to open bids for ID2 binder & wearing at this point of the meeting. Mayor Allen requested a motion to close the bids and to open them. Jean Davis motioned and Caroline Rhodes second that the bids be closed and opened by the Manager. Manager McFadden opened the following bids for 290 tons of ID2 binder and 1379 tons ID2 wearing:
Russell Standard, Fairview $67,551.90 10% bid bond enclosed
Mayer Bros., Erie $87,297.00 10% bid bond enclosed
Joseph McCormick Construction Inc, Erie $81,310.50 10% bid bond enclosed
Foster Grading, Jackson Center,PA $85,058.11 10% bid bond enclosed
Manager was directed to assemble and review the bids for action at the special August 6th meeting.
George Finney asked the status of the sidewalks on 6N East and Darrow Road. Manager McFadden stated that PennDOT, EUP, Borough, and some property owners on 6N East had me in the field to review options of the culvert area. Manager McFadden was directed to contact EUP to set date to discuss this further. After a date is set a letter should be sent with copies to the representatives of Jane Earl and John Evans' offices and PennDOT so they can be kept informed.
Mayor Allen stated the sidewalks on 6N West were completed.
Manager McFadden addressed George Finney's question on Darrow Road sidewalks. This is in two parts. The first is they were instructed to repair existing sidewalks which has been contracted out by the owner. The second is regarding the new construction which Attorney Marsh is reviewing with James Properties attorney. Attorney Marsh stated he would contact them again tomorrow.
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Town-Gown Committee: Mayor Allen, Chairman - Manager McFadden stated he was still trying to get a date with EUP officials for this meeting. Manager McFadden was instructed to send a letter asking for a meeting to be set with an agenda to be decided on after a meeting date was confirmed.
Committee of the Whole: Met on June 19th in joint executive session with the Municipal Authority Board in re: Act 537 joint sewer agreement.
Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee: Jean Davis reported they had reviewed the committee job description and found they should deal with environmental issues as well as trees. A new article was reviewed on chemicals that were harmful to the environment and would like to request that the Manager draw up a resolution adopting a policy of not using these harmful chemicals on Borough property. At this time the Borough only uses Round up and herbicides in the Lake which will be continued. Jean Davis also gave copies of articles on "Landscape ordinances can help townships preserve character" and "Trees and Parking Lots" to Council for review and consideration as well as to send copies to Washington Township for their review. Mrs. Davis also stated that the committee was working on possible planters with flowers or trees that could be removed during winter months for Meadville Street and possible right a way areas that trees could be planted in.
Solicitor's Report:
Attorney Marsh had nothing new to report at this time.
Letters to James Sheehan of EUP dated June 29th and July 17th regarding issues to be discussed and letter to Ms. Maryam Ahmed, Pennsylvania Grant Program Specialist, United States Department of Justice declining Grant for COPS in School were available for review.
Mayor Allen introduced the bills for payment. Jean Davis moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $208,211.13 and Charles Brand second. With no objections the motion to approve the bills passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Mayor Allen introduced the payroll ending June 8, 2001 paid June 15, 2001 totaling $45,759.58; the payroll ending June 22, 2001 paid June 29, 2001 totaling $49,125.32; and the payroll ending July 6, 2001 paid July 13, 2001 totaling $45,937.14. Jean Davis motioned for the acceptance and George Finney second. Charles Brand requested that July 4th event wages be documented and presented to Council at a later date for review. With no objections the payroll was approved by 6-0 voice vote.
Seminar on GASB-34 will be held Sept. 14th and anyone interested in attending should contact the Manager or Assistant to the Manager.
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Council Negotiating Committee, Manager, and Police Chief met to review police collective bargaining proposal and to draft Borough counter proposal on July 2, July 12, and July 23, 2001. A meeting will be held again next week.
Police reports were available for review.
BOCA/Code Enforcement:
Monthly report was available for review and Code Enforcement Officer was present to answer any questions. Being no further questions the Mayor moved on to Wastewater Collection & Treatment.
Wastewater Collection & Treatment:
Mayor Allen reported that a letter was received from Patrick H. Schwindt of June 21, 2001 complementing employees for their professionalism. Manager McFadden was instructed to put copies into their personnel files.
Water System:
Manager McFadden reported that Doug Bennett had received his WC3 Certification. He reported that the Water department was finishing up on Short Street and then would be installing the water lines on Raspberry Street.
Jean Davis asked about the letter to residents about the new meter and back flow protectors? Manager McFadden stated he would send them a copy of the letter and a memo in the next couple days regarding costs.
Community Development/Project Coordination:
Monthly report showing changes in grants applied for was reviewed by Council.
Also a Resolution was presented to revise FFY2000 CDBG application as follows:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISION
TO EDINBORO BOROUGH'S
FFY 2000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO. 8-2001
WHEREAS, Edinboro Borough has been designated an "entitlement" municipality under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Affairs' Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Legislative Act 179 of 1984; and
WHEREAS, the Borough received a CDBG grant of $167,723.00 for fiscal year 2000 and previously resolved to use a portion of said funds in the following manner: Downtown Central Business District Revitalization $30,374.09 and Parks and Recreation, $25,159, and
WHEREAS, the Borough desires to revise the dollar amount budgeted for Parks and Recreation to $41,159, an increase of $16,000, to complete the project of ADA exercise and playground equipment. Also a $5,500 increase to the Central Business District project revising that budget total from $30,374.09 to $35,874.09, to complete the purchase of outdoor furniture. These budget increases will decrease funds appropriated to the Bath House from $55,000 to $33,500.
WHEREAS, such a budgetary change constitutes a revision to the CDBG program which the Borough is permitted to initiate and approve and then document to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for recording purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edinboro Borough Council that the Borough hereby approves the revision of $21,500 from the Bath House Budget to the Central Business District and Parks and Recreation Budget for the FY 2000 CDBG program and authorizes the Grant Coordinator to submit all applicable documentation to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
George Finney motioned and Charles Brand second to accept Resolution 8-2001. Role Call vote followed: Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, absent; and Mayor Allen, yes. Motion passed by 6-0 role call vote.
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Communication received included thank you from Kiwanis Club of Edinboro and letter from Penn Union Corp.
Penn Union was requesting property tax relief through the LERTA for property they were purchasing from Allegheny Technologies at 229 Waterford Street were they have been leasing. Manager McFadden stated that two points must be understood that 54% of the HRBE was tax exempt already and second is that there is no expansion or new plant, which is the usual reasons for requesting LERTA. After discussion, Robert Gray motioned and Caroline Rhodes second that a letter be sent to Penn Union Corp acknowledging their letter and denying their request. Motioned passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Being no further communications the Mayor moved on to new business.
New Business:
Mayor Allen reported that Carrie Goodell had passed away. Jean Davis asked if someone should ask if they would consider donating land to the Library on the Goodell Farm.
Mayor Allen also wanted to publicly acknowledge Jim Schmitt and his 4th July Fireworks Committee for a great job at the 4th July Fireworks Event.
Also received was a letter from County Executive Rick Schenker to
Council, which Mayor Allen passed out to Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Being no further matters to come before Council, Mayor Allen adjourned to executive session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
Meeting was reconvened at 9:10 p.m. from executive session where Council discussed a personnel matter.
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Charles Brand motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 6-0 voice vote at 9:11 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Clifford E. Allen
HIGHLIGHTS
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· Payment of bills
· Payment of payroll
· Minutes
· Resolution 8-2001 CDBG FFY2000 revision
· Letter to Penn Union Corp acknowledging their letter and denying their request.
· Manager authorized to move forward with codification with Penns Valley - utilizing $5,000 grant and capital funds.
POSTPONED
· Public Water Emergency Response Agreement
· Vacancy Alternate Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee
· Agreement with GMSD on EIT - Finance Committee to review
· Developer agreement and site plan - Holmstrom property - until August 6th
· Bids for ID2 Binder & ID2 Wearing - until August 6th
· Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for side yards 10' in Scots Glen Subdivision amending PRD - August 6th
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Summer Council schedule- Council to bring planners to finalize (no meetings June 25th, July 9th, and August 13th)
· Joint meeting with Municipal Authority August 6th, 5 p.m.
· Special Council meeting immediately following Municipal Authority Meeting August 6th.
· Council Meeting August 27, 2001 7:00 p.m.
· Authority Meeting August 6th 5:00 p.m.
· Set up meeting for Emergency Management Response Plan update
· Send letter requesting meeting of Town-Gown Committee with EUP with agenda to be set after date confirmed.
· Have Chief Craft review excess speed 6N toward 79 and Maple Drive.
· Look into proper signage for speeding on Hillcrest Drive
· Contact PennDOT about traffic light Walker Drive; traffic on 6N; driveway of YMCA difficult to see both directions; the 6N one lane race to two lanes at light; and difficulty of people on Fry Road to get out onto 6N.
· Jeff to explain his reasoning for Police having jurisdiction on Lake at Ordinance Review Committee meeting June 18th.
· Review Bids and assemble for action August 6th.
· Set up meeting EUP to discuss 6N East sidewalks over culvert further.
· Send letter confirming date with EUP on 6N East sidewalks and copies to PennDOT and representatives of Jane Earl and John Evans offices.
· Charles Brand request hours and dollars involved in Fireworks event represented in Payroll.
· Send copies of articles on "Trees and Parking Lots" and "Landscape ordinances can help townships preserve character" to Washington Township.
· Draw up resolution adopting policy of not using harmful chemicals on HRBE property.
· Send Memo about Letter to residents regarding Water meters and back flow preventers.
· Letter to Penn Union Corp acknowledging their letter and denying their request.
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JULY 23, 2001
7:00 p.m.
OPEN BIDS - ASPHALT PAVING 7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order by Mayor Allen
II. Roll Call: Charles Brand __, 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 June 11, 2001
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes
IV Persons Requesting Time To Address Council
V. Old Business
A. Public Water Emergency Response Agreement between Washington Township & The Home Rule Borough of Edinboro – TABLED
B. Committee Vacancies -
1 alternate - Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
C. Agreement with Developer of Holmstrom property - Tabled 6/11/01 - See Dave Z. report. Solicitor Marsh will update at Council meeting.
D. Agreement with General McLane School District - To Finance Committee for review June 2001
E. Erica Ropp - EIT - Follow up of grandfather's request - FYI letter NOTE: Erica Ropp scheduled a meeting as suggested with District Justice Denise Stuck-Lewis who dismissed charges.
VI. Committee Reports
1. Cable TV - Robert Gray, Chairman
2. Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman
3. Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes, Chairman - Met June 18th -- Received $5,000 grant for codification through efforts of Rep. John Evans
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 June 19, 2001 in joint executive session with Municipal Authority Board in re: Act 537 joint sewer agreement.
VII Solicitor's Report:
A. DEP EHB Docket 2000-125- R :
B. Orr Brothers:
C. Sidewalks
VIII Manager's Report:
A. Manager
1. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
· Reschedule meeting of Town-Gown Committee with EUP
(attached letter to James Sheehan June 29, 2001 & July 17, 2001)
· Set up meeting for Emergency Management Response Plan update
· Hold payment to Boetger until Finance Committee approval
· Letter to decline Grant for COPS in School -(Attached FYI)
2. Recommend proceeding with codification utilizing capital funds and legislative grant.
B. Finance
1. Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid July 23, 2001
Action: Motion to approve bills $ 208,211.13
2. Authorization to Approve Payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending June 8, 2001 paid June 15, 2001 totaling $45,759.58
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending June 22, 2001 paid June 29, 2001 totaling $49,125.32
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending July 6, 2001 paid July 13, 2001 totaling $45,937.14
3. GASB-34 Course - Sept. 14th - Possible attendance by Finance Committee, Manager, and Assistant to the Manager
C. Personnel
1. Council Negotiating Committee, Manager, and Police Chief met to review police collective bargaining proposal and to draft HRBE counter proposal on July 2, 2001 and July 12, 2001.
D. Public Safety
1. Emergency Management
2. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
3. EVFD
4. Police
a) Police Reports - report (to be handed out Monday June 23)
b) K9 grant - submitted 09/08/00 - denied
5. Employee Safety Committee
E. BOCA/Code Enforcement
1. Monthly Report -
F. Planning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
G. Zoning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
H. Public Works
1. Sanitation
2. Building & Property
3. Streets/Storm Sewers/Signals/Signs
a) Monthly report - none
4. Park & Recreation
5. Lake - Beach open
6. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
7. Dam
8. Recycling Leaves
I. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
1. Letter from Patrick H. Schwindt June 21, 2001
J. Water System
1. Washington Township related issues - Borough/Authorities and Township/Authorities Master Agreement – tabled
2. Monthly Progress Report - None
3. Doug Bennett received WC3 Certificate - FYI
K. Community Development/Project Coordination
1. Monthly report - with changes in grants applied for
2. Revision of FFY2000 CCBG - Approval of Resolution 8-2001
IX Communications
A. Thank you from Kiwanis Club of Edinboro - FYI
B. Penn-Union Corp. July 2, 2001
X. New Business
XI. Special Reports
XII. Adjournment
REMINDERS:
Council Negotiation Committee July 23, 2001 6:30 p.m.
Authority Meeting MONDAY, August 6, 2001 5:00 p.m.
Summer meeting schedule:
No meeting August 13th.
Next Council Meeting August 27, 2001 7:00 p.m.
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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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