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Call to Order:

Monday, August 27, 2001, Deputy Mayor Caroline Rhodes called regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 

Roll Call: 

The following Council members were present:  Caroline Rhodes, Jean Davis, Robert Gray, Charles Brand, George Finney and Paul Snyder.  Council member absent was Mayor Clifford Allen who was representing the Council at a University function.  Also in attendance were E.R. Buck McFadden, Borough Manager; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager.  Guests present were Ethel Miller, William R. Miller, Pam Valone, Dennis Valone, Charlie Malec, Many Mulligan, Barb Jacobs, G. Sellers, Bob Cannell, Mary Zuck, and Anne Quinn.

 

Minutes:

             Deputy Mayor Rhodes introduced the minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held July 23, 2001.  Charles Brand moved for approval of the minutes and Jean Davis second.  With no objections the minutes passed by 5-0-1 vote with Paul Snyder abstaining. 

                                                                               

              The minutes of the Special Meeting of August 6, 2001 was introduced.   Jean Davis moved for approval of the minutes and Charles Brand second. With no objections the corrected minutes were approved by 6-0 vote.

                                                                                                       

Public Participation:

                Mary Zuck, 708 Aspen Way.  She requested time to speak on an on going problem on Aspen Way.  It is a dead end street which meets the new development of Denny Porto and McBrier's.  She stated that four wheelers drive through and cars race through PineView and Aspen Way for a short cut to Giant Eagle.  This is a danger to our children on the street. In the past the Borough had dumped dirt at the entrance and it lasted awhile until it got worked down by rain and trucks going over it.  Manager McFadden thanked Mary Zuck for calling the other day and that he was planning to get together with Tom Schruers, Public Works Director; Chief Jeff Craft; and the developer this week to see if something could be worked out in a timely manner.

 

            Amy Mulligan, 120 Beau Drive.  Asked if the residents of Beau Drive would be able to speak at the point in the agenda the Council discusses Beau Drive or should they speak at this point.  Manager McFadden stated that he felt they could all discuss this subject now so they would not need to stay for the whole meeting if they did not wish.

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He explained that Tom Schruers, Public Works Director had sent a memo to the Council identifying options and costs associated with it for Beau Drive.  The first point is the cost of pipe and catch basins of $9,750.

 

Charles Malec, 118 Beau Drive.  Stated that he had just purchased 8 inch plastic pipe at 100 feet long for $300 and could not see how it could cost $9,750.  He also stated that the Borough had put in 8 inch pipe under driveways less than a month ago.  Manager McFadden explained that when the driveway pipes were put in they felt that ditching was what the area needed not in the context of closed storm sewer system.  The piping costs are for 1500 feet of 15 inch pipe and six (6) catch basins.  Mr. Malec stated that the Borough should of assumed they would pipe someday.  Manager McFadden stated at the time it was built the plans called for ditches and it was accepted.  Ditches is a standard option to deal with storm water and you would not assume it would be piped only ditches maintained.  We have come to see over time that possible closed pipe system is an alternative to pipes and swales.  The pipes taking care of under-drainage and swales taking surface water with 8 inch pipes under driveways.  Tom Schruers, Public Works Direct stated that 15 inch pipe and catch basins would have to be used because of liquid fuels mandated use of 15 inch pipe.  He gave an example of Sherrod Hill Road under drain in the road was installed 10-20 years ago it was sufficient and today it is too small to carry the water.  Caroline Rhodes asked what happens to the 8 inch pipes if closed pipe system is installed.  Tom Schruers stated that they would be taken out and 4 foot catch basins would be put in.  All new homes would be required to have these catch basins.  He also stated that a ditch would still be needed for road water run off.  Manager McFadden stated that timing was a factor if the Council decided to do the closed system.  It is planned to pave the street this year and next year install the closed system storm sewer system.

 

Pam Valone, 124 Beau Drive.  Something must be done this year we can not have ice again like last year.  We pay a lot of money and taxes and something must be done this season.  It is unfair we have been patient and you know how bad it is.  This summer you have come up and worked on it several times.  Council must address this problem the residents can not deal with another winter like last year.  Pave all you want but will it get rid of the water?

 

Amy Mulligan, 120 Beau Drive.  You are all aware of the ice last winter and even one of your trucks had an accident on the ice.  We have all been very patient and she felt that the Borough should rearrange schedules and get the work done this year.

 

Barb Jacobs, 111 Beau Drive.  No reason to pave and dig it back up next year to do the drains.  Tom Schruers, Public Works Director explained that they would not pave the driveways and dig them back up.  The driveways just will not match the road as is found in other areas.

 

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Charles Malec asked why pave before storm sewers, why not complete all at one time.  He felt the pads on the back hoes would break up the asphalt and thought it would be a mistake if it was not completed at this time.  Caroline Rhodes stated that Tom Schruers would do his best job and she felt the Streets Committee should be involved. 

 

Manager McFadden touched base on scheduling factors.  Paving program has been awarded to be finished by Sept. 30th deadline.  If Council decides not to pave this year we would have to shift the paving to another street in the amount of $16,000.  The piping for closed system is $10,000 for materials not labor.  Our 6 man crew would have to have it completed next week because of paving and something would not get done.  Discussion followed about manpower options, to not pave this year and switch to another street, and pipe later in this year but pave next year or do both this year bumping what ever had to been done.  Amy Mulligan respectfully requested that they make this a priority.

 

Deputy Mayor Rhodes stated they had heard the concerns and the Manager and Public Works Director need to work out the details.  Manager McFadden stated that they needed direction from Council.  Paul Snyder Chairman of Streets Committee stated he would like to look at it but needed further information and it would cause a delay until Sept 10th meeting.  Jean Davis asked if funds were available in liquid fuels.  She also informed the residents that $10,000 is one mill of taxes to everyone in the Borough and would be only for parts and not labor.  She asked what would not be done if Public Works worked on Beau Drive.  Tom Schruers stated that he had a list to do before snow such as removing docks, picking up leaves, repairing the dam, etc.  He stated that no one expected the ice and we do have ditches elsewhere in the Borough.  Also Russell Standard will give only two days notice, they could even come Thursday or Friday of this week.  He felt they could pave this year and work on the ditches next year and set catch basins better to the roadway. Tom felt this was not a one week project and utilities would have to be respotted.  He recommended paving this year and catch basins next year.  Jean Davis asked if it would be in the street right-a-way.  It would be 30 " wide by 4' deep in the right-a-way.  Robert Gray stated he had faith in the Road Superintendent to take care of the ice and water problems for the winter and piping next year.  George Finney stated he was a toolmaker and did not know about storm sewers.  He felt Tom knew about roads and Council should abide by his thoughts.  Charles Brand agreed with George that he had watched Tom for over 5 years and he makes good decisions. 

 

Robert Gray motioned that Beau Drive be paved this year and next spring pipes and catch basins be installed as Tom Schruers, Public Works Director had recommended.  Charles Brand second the motion and discussion followed. Pam Valone stated that terrible rains this summer has clogged the slueths and ditches are being aroided away.  Tom Schruers stated that the crew would have to come and adjust the ditches again. 

 

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They need to be tightened up before more rain.  With the motion on the floor a voice vote was called for and passed by a 6 -0 unanimous vote.

 

            Anne Quinn, 100 Casey Lane.  Requested street sign on Casey Lane so fire and police can find her home.  Tom Schruers reported that the sign is in and it is one of the items to do in the coming months before snow.

OLD BUSINESS:

           

            Deputy Mayor Rhodes stated that there was still one vacancy as alternate on the Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee.

 

Developers agreement of Holmstrom property was tabled.  Manager McFadden stated that Solicitor Marsh was working with their lawyer Attorney Devine.

 

Scots Glen Subdivision request was tabled awaiting instructions on how to handle from the Solicitor.

Caroline Rhodes reported that the Ordinance Review Committee met after the August 6th meeting and would like to recommend the best way to cover costs of Penns Valley Publishers recodification was with the $5,000 grant, $3,000 from General Fund and $5,500 from interest on General Fund Capital Reserve.  Paul Snyder motioned and Jean Davis second the motion to allocate funds as Ordinance Review Committee recommended.  With no objections the motion carried by 6-0 voice vote.

Paul Snyder asked about the status of finding the cost and feasibility to get Edinboro.GOV as the Borough website?  Manager McFadden stated that Dave Anthony's son had proposed a site for the Lake Foundation and he was waiting to see his work and see if he could help the Borough. 

Committee Reports:

                Cable TV Committee:  Robert Gray, Chairman - Reported that digital TV was coming to the area and a converter was available along with pricing at Coaxial.

Finance Committee:  Jean Davis, Chairman - Nothing to report.

Ordinance Review Committee:  Caroline Rhodes, Chairman  - Reported under old business that they had met August 6th after the Council meeting.

Personnel Committee:  Charles Brand, Chairman - Nothing to report but he requested a meeting in September with the Committee of the Whole for Managers evaluation.  Discussion followed on a date and it was agreed to meet September 17th at 6:30 p.m.

Recreation Committee:  Charles Brand, Chairman - Nothing to report

Public Safety Committee: George Finney, Chairman - No report.

 

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Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee: Paul Snyder Chairman - No report. 

            George Finney asked the status of the sidewalks on 6N East and Darrow Road.  Manager McFadden stated that on 6N East no meeting of the parties but EUP has work underway in terms of fill dirt.  Regarding Darrow Road a letter came today from our Solicitor that he and Redlawski's attorney would be meeting Tuesday and he would be getting back to the Borough next week.  In regards to repair work ordered, it has been done.  The extention part is now in the Solicitor's hands.  Paul Snyder asked that the Manager get three bids for next meeting to do the work on Darrow Road as well as the information from the lawyer, after they meet, so Council can make a decision on what should be the next step.

 

            George Finney asked about 6N East sidewalk being finished to include IU.  After much discussion it was agreed that the Manager would bring back to the Council the status on this sidewalk and Darrow Road September 10th.

 

            Town-Gown Committee: Mayor Allen, Chairman - Nothing to report.

            Committee of the Whole: - nothing to report.

            Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee:  Jean Davis- nothing to report.

 

Solicitor's Report:  

 Correspondence from Attorney Marsh was available for review.

 

Managers Report:

            Notice was received from Penn Prime Workers' Compensation 2000 Trust Loss Control Award dividend.

 

FINANCE:   

            Deputy Mayor Rhodes introduced the bills for payment.  Jean Davis moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $213,290.81 and Charles Brand second. With no objections the motion to approve the bills passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Deputy Mayor Rhodes introduced the payroll ending July 20, 2001 paid July 27, 2001 totaling $48,431.15; the payroll ending August 3, 2001 paid August 10, 2001 totaling $46,910.42; and the payroll ending August 17, 2001 paid August 24, 2001 totaling $44,950.31.  Charles Brand motioned for the acceptance and Jean Davis second. With no objections the payroll was approved by 6-0 voice vote.

 

           

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Manager informed Council that Vanguard was requesting the following forms and requested authorization for the Borough Manager to be Trustee.  Jean Davis motioned and Paul Snyder second to authorize the Borough Manager to be Trustee under Vanguard accounts 09908186771.  With no objections the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Liquid Fuels Tax Fund audit was received for the period of two years ending December 31, 1999.  Jean Davis requested that Tom Schurers be informed that Council appreciated his good job in keeping records in order and the excellent audit.

 

GASB-34 & Your Infrastructure article was available for Council's information.

 

 

PERSONNEL:

            Council Negotiating Committee, Manager, and Police Chief met to review police collective bargaining proposal and to draft Borough counter proposal on August 27 and have scheduled meetings for this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3 p.m.  At the end of that week a series of new meetings, if needed, will be scheduled and Council will be informed of the progress.

           

PUBLIC SAFETY:

            Police reports were available for review. Also available was notification of bonus grant from WalMart.

 

BOCA/Code Enforcement:

            Monthly report was available for review.   Deputy Mayor Rhodes read statement from report:  "The Planning Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting August 14, 2001.  The only topic was a subdivision request from Mrs. Ruth McGahen.  The property in question is located on Chestnut Street and Hilltop Road.  The subdivision process will crate two "conforming" lots from three "Non-conforming lots".  The Planning Commission has recommended approval 4-0 with one member absent.  The mylars have been approved by Erie County Planning Department and I would then ask Council to approve said subdivision and sign the mylars."  Paul Snyder motioned and Charles Brand second the approval of Mrs. Ruth McGahen's subdivision plans and authorize signatures.  With no objections the motion carried by 6-0 voice vote.

           

Public Works:

            Public Works report on Beau Drive was introduced and reviewed in public participation. 

           

                       

 

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Request for reaffirming approval to suspend ordinance against discharge of firearms in the Borough for the purpose of a goose hunt was motioned by Charles Brand and second by George Finney and passed by 6-0 voice vote.

 

Water System:

            Monthly progress reports for the last three months were available for review.     Paul Snyder commented that a recent construction on Valley View Drive residents had received a letter stating water would be turned off at 9 a.m. but in fact it was earlier.  Manager McFadden stated that Butch Shafer had already talked to some residents in this regard and it is hard when a contractor is involved. 

Jean Davis stated that a resident had called her with a problem with her water and she contacted Butch Shafer and when she checked back the resident had someone at her home already. 

            Caroline Rhodes asked about the new meters/backflow preventors and the cost.  Manager McFadden stated that the price is for each item.  Butch Shafer is working with the supplier for approved sized components, which should be available shortly.  Another notice will be going out to residents about a public meeting with a PA Rural Water spokesman.  Also an invoice will go out prior so residents may make payments if needed.

 

Community Development/Project Coordination:

            No changes in grants applied for during this month.  CDBG engineering RFP's have been received and will be opened tonight and will be recapped and given to Council at the September meeting for action.  RFP's where received from Porter Consulting Engineers PC of Meadville, PA; Hill Engineering Inc. of North East, PA; Lake Engineering, Edinboro, PA; and GGJ Inc., Wiloby, OH.

 

Communications:

Communication received included article on Liquor Code Revisions; letter from Mayor Allen to University-Community Network members; and audit of the Borough of Edinboro Earned Income Tax Collector as of June 30, 2001.   

                                                                             

              Being no further communications the Deputy Mayor moved on to new business.

 

 

New Business:

           

Jean Davis reported that a constituent had contacted her about a television program where she saw that a camera would take a picture when cars go through a red light and thought we needed one.  Manager McFadden stated that they have them in some states but he thought it was not legal in Pennsylvania.  Manager McFadden would ask the Police Chief for input on the subject and get back to Council.

 

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Adjournment:

                Paul Snyder motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 6-0 voice vote at 9:15 p.m.

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

  

_________________________               _____________________________

Manager E.R. Buck McFadden                        Mayor Clifford E. Allen

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

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COUNCIL APPROVED:

·        Payment of bills

·        Payment of payroll

·        Minutes  July 23 & August 6

·        Paving of Beau Drive this year and piping & catch basins next spring

·        Authorize Manager to be trustee for Vanguard Pension plans

·        Commended Tom Schruers on a great job of keeping records and the liquid fuels audit.

·        Approved subdivision and mylars of Mrs. Ruth McGahen.

·        Reaffirmed approval for suspension of ordinance against discharge of firearms in Borough for the purpose of a goose hunt.

·        Manager authorized to move forward with codification with Penns Valley - utilizing $5,000 grant, $3,000 general fund, and $5,500 interest from capital reserve funds.

·        Opening of RFP's for CDBG Engineers

 

 

POSTPONED

·        Public Water Emergency Response Agreement

·        Vacancy Alternate Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee

·        Developer agreement and site plan - Holmstrom property -

·        Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for side yards 10' in Scots Glen Subdivision amending PRD

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

·        Negotiation Committee for Police - Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3 p.m.

·        Committee of the Whole - personnel matter Sept 17th 6:30 p.m.

·        Council Meeting September 10th  7:00 p.m.

·        Authority Meeting September 10th 5:00 p.m.

 

MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:

·        Update on 6N East sidewalks & Darrow Road

·        Get three bids to do sidewalks on Darrow Road to have available for Council's decision on next step after receiving Solicitors recommendations and findings.

·        Summary of RFP's for CDBG engineers

·        Check with Chief Craft on camera's at intersections

 


 

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August 27, 2001

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 July 23, 2001 and Special Meeting August 6, 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 -                            ACTION: Motion to approve developer agreement

D.     Penns Valley Publishers Recodification agreement                             ACTION: Motion to authorize appropriate officials to execute agreement.

E.     Scots Glen Subdivision request -

 

VI.      Committee Reports

1.      Cable TV  - Robert Gray, Chairman

2.      Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman

3.      Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes, Chairman -  Met August 6 - discuss funding for codification besides $5,000 grant received

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 -

 

 

VII     Solicitor's Report:

A.     DEP EHB Docket 2000-125- R : FYI

B.     Orr Brothers: nothing new to report

C.     Sidewalks -FYI

D.     Bankruptcy notice - FYI

 

VIII      Manager's Report:

A.  Manager

1.              MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:

·   Reschedule meeting of Town-Gown Committee with EUP

·   Set up meeting for Emergency Management Response Plan update

·   Hold payment to Boetger until Finance Committee approval

·   Present pipe calculations and costs for Beau Drive

·   Look into truck parked in front of Dairy Queen

·   Advertise for part time office clerk

·   Advertise for action on Scots Glen Subdivision

                              2.  Penn Prime Workers' Compensation 2000 Trust Loss Control Award

B. Finance

1.      Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid August 27, 2001         Action:  Motion to approve bills  $  213,290.81

 

2.      Authorization to Approve Payroll

Action:  Motion to approve payroll ending July 20, 2001 paid   July 27, 2001 totaling  $48,431.15

 

Action:  Motion to approve payroll ending August 3, 2001 paid  August 10, 2001 totaling $46,910.42

 

Action:  Motion to approve payroll ending August 17, 2001 paid     August 24, 2001 totaling $44,950.31

 

3.      Vanguard Certificate of Authority for Trusts & Corporate Resolution and Indemnification - ACTION:  Authorize Manager and/or Boetger's office and/or "_____" as representative(s) authorized to transact with Vanguard.  (note Vanguard updating files and these are new forms)

4.      Liquid Fuels Tax Fund audit ending December 31, 1999 - FYI

5.      GASB 34 & Your Infrastructure - FYI

 

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C.      Personnel

1.      Council Negotiating Committee, Manager, and Police Chief met to review police collective bargaining proposal and to draft HRBE counter proposal

 

D.      Public Safety

1.       Emergency Management

2.      Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

3.      EVFD

 

4.      Police

a)      Police Reports -   FYI

b)      Bonus Grant from WalMart - FYI

5.        Employee Safety Committee 

 

E.       BOCA/Code Enforcement

1.      Monthly Report - FYI

ACTION:  Approve Ruth McGahen's subdivision and sign mylars

F.      Planning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report

G.      Zoning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report

1.  Hearing September 5, 2001 - FYI

H.  Public Works

1.      Sanitation

2.      Building & Property  

3.      Streets/Storm Sewers/Signals/Signs

a)      Monthly report - Beau Drive -FYI

4.      Park & Recreation

5.      Lake   - Authorize discharge of firearms in the Borough for Goose Hunt on Lakeside

6.      Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee

7.      Dam 

8.      Recycling Leaves

 

I.  Wastewater Collection & Treatment

 

J. Water System

1.      Washington Township related issues - Borough/Authorities and Township/Authorities Master Agreement –  tabled

2.      Monthly Progress Reports - FYI

3.       

 

K. Community Development/Project Coordination

1.      Monthly report - none - no changes in grants applied for

 

 

IX        Communications

A.     Article - FYI

 

X.                 New Business

 

XI.              Special Reports

 

XII.            Adjournment

 

REMINDERS:

Authority Meeting             MONDAY, September 10, 2001  5:00 p.m.

Next Council Meeting        September 10,  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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