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Call to Order:

Monday, November 19, 2001, Mayor Clifford Allen called regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call: 

The following Council members were present:  Caroline Rhodes, Jean Davis, Robert Gray, George Finney, Charles Brand, Mayor Clifford Allen, and Paul Snyder.    Also in attendance was Ritchie Marsh, Solicitor; E.R. "Buck" McFadden, Borough Manager; Butch Shafer, Water Superintendent; Rob Kennerknecht, WWCT Superintendent; Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Officer; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager.  Guests present were Steven Rainbow, Mary Ann Horne, and David Whipkey from the Spectaor.

Minutes:

              Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the CDBG Hearing of November 5, 2001.  Caroline Rhodes moved for approval of the minutes and Jean Davis second.  With no objections the motion carried by 7-0 voice vote.

Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held November 5, 2001.  Caroline Rhodes requested corrections on page 2 regarding spelling error of antipathy and wording in last paragraph.  With the corrections made Jean Davis moved for approval of the minutes and Caroline Rhodes second.  With no objections the minutes passed by 6-0 voice vote with Charles Brand abstaining because he was not present at the November 5^th meeting. 

Public Participation:

            With no public requests to speak, Mayor Allen moved on to old business.

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 tabled as well as the Scots Glen Subdivision request.

FY2002 meeting schedule was discussed regarding the first Monday of the year for re-organizational meeting.  Jean Davis motioned to accept the following dates:  January 7, January 21, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 12, August 26, September 9, September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 2 at 7:00 p.m. and December 16 at 4:30 p.m.  Caroline Rhodes second the motion and it passed by 7-0 voice vote.

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Committee Reports:

            Cable TV Committee:  Robert Gray, Chairman - nothing to report.

Finance Committee:  Jean Davis, Chairman - Budget workshops were held November 8^th at 10 a.m.; November 12 at 6:30 p.m.;  and November 15th at 10 a.m. The Manager will be presenting the budget to Council later in the meeting.

Ordinance Review Committee:  Caroline Rhodes, Chairman  - Reported she scheduled a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Public Indecency Ordinance on November 14^th but only Robert Gray, Dave Zamierowski, and herself were present.  Enclosed in the packets is the information compiled by her and by the Code Enforcement Officer Dave Zamierowski for Council's review.  This information will be going to Planning and Zoning Committee for review and comment.  If any Council members have any suggestions or questions they should provide them to Dave Zamierowski to include in the packet to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Caroline Rhodes reported on the Water Ordinance Amendment that she had been working with the Manager, Butch Shafer, and Rob Kennerknecht. She explained that the proposed changes in Ordinance #477 was on page 2 section 37-2-1 changing quarterly to billing period and adding the last two sentences.  Also added is Article IV "Edinboro Water Authority Back-flow and Cross-Connection Control Plan". Water Superintendent Butch Shafer explained the meter program was to have back-flows in every house by June of 2002.  It was noted that certain things can draw into the system if they do not have a back-flow. They would be installed in the same place the meter presently exists and with the ball valve on the side of the house to shut off the water.  Residents will be responsible up to and including the 1" size for meter and re-setter and the Borough will install them if no special plumbing or carpentry needs to be done.  Any meters over 1" will need to be installed by plumbers at the owner's expense.  Caroline Rhodes motioned to accept the first reading of the amended Ordinance #477 and George Finney second.  Role call vote followed:  Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes.  Motion carried by 7-0 role call vote.

Caroline Rhodes went on to explain the amendment to Ordinance #472 Water & Sewer Rate Schedule.    For fairness in rates we will be changes categories by meter size instead of water line size. A 4" meter section will be added and two categories not used will be dropped.  No proposed increase for 2002 is scheduled but rate grids have been added as appendix to the ordinance to show how 2 or more units with the same meter will be charged for water to make them all uniform.  This is not an increase but a correction of infairness in billing. Wording changes are in 42-1-1 the addition of category 4" meter and the adoption of the appendixes grids. Caroline Rhodes motioned acceptance of the first reading of amendments to Ordinance 472 and Charles Brand second.  Role call vote followed:  Paul Snyder, yes; Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes.  Motion passed by unanimous 7-0 role call vote.

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Manager McFadden requested that the bid for the meter re-setter be awarded tonight.  Since it was tabled to follow the three readings it has come to our attention that for the bidder to meet delivery in time for the installation schedule it was requested that the bid be awarded after this first reading, showing no descending votes.  Butch Shafer reported that if they waited until the last reading if would take 6 weeks for deliver and the four people lined up for project my not be available if they must wait.  He explained there would be two 2-man teams with one installing outside and one changing existing meter and wiring.  This should only take 45 minutes per house depending on cooperation of owners.  They will start will Hillcrest and Shelhamer area, then Erie Street, then all other books, and lastly Lakeside in June and July.  The bidder will supply 200 meters and re-setters every three weeks to coordinate with installers.  Owners will be invoiced for payment prior to installation and they will be allowed to make payment plans.  Caroline Rhodes motioned and Jean Davis second to take the bid for meter re-setters off the tabled list.  Motion carried by 7-0 voice vote.  Caroline Rhodes motioned and George Finney second to accept the bid of U.S. Filter of 13116 State Highway 18, Conneaut Lake, PA for meter re-setters in the amount of $81,207.60 based on 1000  5/8" x 3/4" and 80 1" re-setters.  With no objections the motion passed by unanimous 7-0 voice vote.

Personnel Committee:  Charles Brand, Chairman -  Committee met with the Manager on November 13^th and have scheduled another meeting for December 10^th at 6:30 p.m.

Recreation Committee:  Charles Brand, Chairman - No report.

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

Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee: Paul Snyder Chairman - Reported that a citizen had a complaint about parking signs in front of the municipal building stating 30 min parking and suggest putting business hours on the signs.  Manager McFadden would check into this and get back to Paul Snyder for his committee meeting.

Town-Gown Committee: Mayor Allen, Chairman - Manager McFadden reported that the University-Community Network had faxed information on a December 14^th meeting with SSHE Administrators.

Committee of the Whole: - Mayor Allen stated that Caroline Rhodes and Robert Gray had met to review Public Indecency Ordinance on November 14^th.

Solicitor's Report:     

Nothing new to report.  Information was provided in the packets including information on Orr Brothers in letter of Oct. 22, 2001 from Attorney Marsh; a letter of November 12, 2001 on sidewalks; and letter of November 13, 2001 regarding Bar Association office.

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Managers Report:

            Manager McFadden explained that item regarding PLCM and possible free computer had been faxed today.

            Manager McFadden presented the new Police Pension Plan which had been advertised for action December 17^th and being presented tonight for it's first reading as Ordinance 500.  This is what was agreed to in 1999 arbitration board and brings the police document plan up to date.  Bill Asay of Mockenhaupt has reviewed this plan and the Police Unit as well as the Manager.  The three items of change are to a one tier retirement benefit, cost of living Section 505 page 11 from October to September; and how to compute the final average monthly salary.  This is needed by the end of the year as the new agreement starts in 2002.   Jean Davis motioned the acceptance of the first reading of amended Police Pension Plan document to reflect Act 600 with fully amended arbitration award of 1999 - 2001 to be known as Ordinance 500.  Caroline Rhodes second the motion and it passed unanimously by role call vote as follows:  Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes.

            Manager McFadden presented revised MMO's for the Police Pension Plan and Defined Benefit Pension of Non-Uniformed Employees.  The management team met with Dennis Ranalli of Merrill Lynch and re negotiated the management fees from 1.8% to 1.47%.  This lowered the MMO's to Police $44,072 and Non Uniformed Defined Benefit to $17,767.  He also explained that with this lowered MMO the police officers will not need to contribute in 2002.  Charles Brand motioned and Caroline Rhodes second to accept the new revised MMO's as prepared by Mockenhaupt Associates.  With no objections the motions passed unanimously by 7-0 voice vote.

            Manager McFadden introduced Resolution 14-2001 to eliminate participant contributions for 2002 for Police Pension.

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RESOLUTION 14-2001

WHEREAS, the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro (the "Borough"), on January 1, 1952 established, a retirement plan for certain of its employees known as the Borough of Edinboro Police Pension Plan (the "Plan"), which was adopted pursuant to Act 600; and

WHEREAS, the Borough reserves the right to reduce or eliminate Participant Contributions below the mandated rate of five percent (5%) of compensation subject to certain conditions on an annual basis; and

WHEREAS, the Borough received confirmation from the Plan's Actuary with respect to the Participant Contributions and the actuarial soundness of the plan; and

WHEREAS, the Borough is satisfied that the conditions have been met in order to reduce the contribution rate to 0% of compensation for the 2002 plan year;

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro Council that, effective January 1, 2002, and continuing through and including December 31, 2002, the amount of Participant Contributions due shall be zero percent (0%) of compensation.  The obligation to pay Participant Contributions pursuant to Act 600 in the amount specified therein shall resume effective as of January 1, 2003.

Jean Davis motioned acceptance of Resolution 14-2001 and Caroline Rhodes second.  Motion passed by 7-0 role call vote:  Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes.

            Manager McFadden presented to Council mail handling procedures for their information.  He also furnished a copy of a letter of November 12^th from University-Community Network.

            Manager McFadden presented the FY2002 Budget to be advertised to Council as required by the Home Rule Charter.  The budget will come for consideration at the December 3^rd Council meeting and acted upon at the December 17^th meeting.  He explained that all funds where in good shape except the General Fund, which we will need to work on in 2002.  We have reduced some expenses and 9 police officers instead of 10 anticipating retirement in the Police Department.  If this does not materialize there are other ways to reduce the department.  In 2002 we will use a significant portion, approximately $85,000 of the carryover of $133,554 to exit 2002 with approximately $48,000.  As was discussed in the workshops we hope to review the 1^st quarter and again the 2^nd quarter of 2002 for options for 2003 budget.  Caroline Rhodes stated she felt the budget still needed to be tweaked.  She was uncomfortable with the decrease in miscellaneous expenses and Council conferences.  Manager McFadden stated that by the Home Rule Charter the Manager must present and advertise the budget for review.

FINANCE:   

            Mayor Allen introduced the bills for payment.  Jean Davis moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $104,688.38 and Charles Brand second. With no objections the motion to approve the bills passed by 7-0 voice vote.

Mayor Allen introduced the payroll ending November 9, 2001 paid November 16, 2001 totaling $44,372.94.  Caroline Rhodes motioned for the acceptance and Jean Davis second. With no objections the payroll was approved by 7-0 voice vote.

Public Safety:

Mayor Allen mentioned that the police reports were available for Council's review and the reauthorization of the Employee Safety Committee.

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BOCA/Code Enforcement:

            Dave Zamierowski informed Council included with his monthly report are two copies of the Public Indecency Ordinance.  One was with his changes and recommendations and the other one with Caroline Rhodes suggestions and recommendations.  They would both be available for comment from the Council before he takes it to the Planning & Zoning Commission for their recommendations.  The criteria is reasonable adult entertainment.  He also reported he had a copy of the Supreme Court Ruling on the City of Erie Ordinance and it suggested that the Ordinance be narrow and specific.  The conditional uses portion would consist of obscene objects and adult pictures & minis. 

He also informed Council that the Bowling Alley was requesting a liquor license which is available from Corry. Discussion followed.  Council was informed that a bowling alley was the only exception to transfer inter-county without municipal permission.  The bowling alley upon receiving the license would be required to add 8 more alleys.  Manager McFadden stated that the Council should start thinking about having a stand alone ordinance like State College with procedures of liquor license renewals, etc where there is a code on procedures to meet and maintain certain conditions.  The second option is conditional use option with hearing within the Zoning Ordinance, which these must be reasonable conditions.

Public Works:

            Jean Davis commended Tom Schruers on his letter to Bill Weber regarding Shelhamer Circle.  Manager McFadden stated that the Lake was being drawn down to 5 feet and then they will wait for a hard dry freeze because of the zebra muzzles.  He also informed Council that the Dam purging was almost finished and the recycling leaves pickup is continuing.

Wastewater Collection & Treatment:

            Nothing new to report.

water system:

            The public meeting on the new water meter re-setter system is scheduled for November 28^th at 7:00 p.m. 

Community development/project coordination:

            Monthly report was available for review.  Mayor Allen noted that a couple of the Council's questions were answered within the report.

Communications:

Letter from C.A.L.L. was presented to Council for review.

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REMINDERS:

            Mayor Allen reminded Council of upcoming dates.  Town meeting by Water Department November 28^th at 7p.m.; next Council meeting December 3^rd at 7p.m.; Authority meeting December 5^th at 5p.m.; Berkheimer Associates will be sitting at Borough on Feb. 4 and April 1^st, 2002 from Noon til 2p.m. and February 11^th and April 8^th, 2002 from 3-6p.m.; and next CDBG Hearing will be February 11, 2002 6:45 p.m.

Adjournment:

            Charles Brand motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 7-0 voice vote at 8:40 p.m.

ATTEST:

_________________________               _____________________________

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

HIGHLIGHTS

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COUNCIL APPROVED:

·        Payment of bills

·        Payment of payroll

·        Minutes  - CDBG Hearing & Regular Meeting Nov 5th

·        US Filter bid for water re-setters

·        1^st reading of amended Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance

·        1^st reading of amended Water Ordinance

·        1^st reading of Ordinance 500 - Police Pension

·        Resolution 14-2001

·        Dates for FY2002 Council Meetings

·        Sending Public Indecency Ordinance to Planning & Zoning Commission for their input

·        Revised MMO's for Police & Non Uniformed Employees Defined Benefit plans

POSTPONED

·        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

·        Public Indecency Ordinance

·        Amendment to Water & Sewer Rates #472

·        Amendment to Water Ordinance # 477

·        Ordinance 500 - Police Pension

·        Budget presented by Manager to be advertised for action Dec. 17th

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

·        Personnel Committee meeting with Manager Dec 10^th 6:30 p.m.

·        Council Meeting Dec 3   7:00 p.m.

·        Authority Meeting  December 5, 2001 5:00 p.m.

·        December 14^th University-Community network meeting with SSHE Administrators.

MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:

·        Check on signs that are time specific for the 30 minute parking in front of municipal building - get back to Paul Snyder for Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee.

·        Advertise Budget

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November 19, 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 CDBG Hearing November 5, 2001

ACTION:  Motion to approve minutes

2.        Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting November 5, 2001

ACTION:  Motion to approve minutes

IV        Persons Requesting Time To Address Council

1.       

2.       

V.        Old Business

A.  Committee Vacancies -

Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee (1 alternate) -          Option:  Consider reducing size of committee

B.     Agreement with Developer of Holmstrom property  - tabled

C.     Scots Glen Subdivision request - Manager, Building Inspector, and Solicitor working on amendment language. - tabled

D.    2002 meeting schedule - ACTION

 VI.      Committee Reports

1.      Cable TV  - Robert Gray, Chairman

2.      Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman - Met in Budget Workshop Monday November 8^th 10 a.m.; November 12 6:30 p.m.; and November 15^th 10:00 a.m.

3.      Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes, Chairman

a)      Public Indecency Ordinance - Met as Committee of the Whole Nov 14^th

b)      Water Ordinance Amendment - ACTION:  1^st reading - vote

1)  Bid for meter re-setter - ACTION:  Award Bid

c)      Water & Sewer Rate Schedule amendment - ACTION:  1^st reading - vote

4.      Personnel Committee – Charles Brand, Chairman

a)      Met with Manager Nov. 13^th

b)      Meeting scheduled for Dec. 10^th 6:30 p.m. with Manager

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

a)  University-Community Network fax - FYI

9.      Committee of the Whole - Review Public Indecency Ordinance- met Nov. 14

VII     Solicitor's Report:

A.     DEP EHB Docket 2000-125- R :

B.     Orr Brothers:  Letter Oct. 22, 2001 from Attorney Marsh - FYI

C.     Sidewalks - Letter of November 12, 2001 -FYI

D.     Letter from Solicitor Nov 13, 2001 - FYI

VIII      Manager's Report:

A.  Manager

1.              MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:

·   Set up meeting for Emergency Management Response Plan update - to be completed January of 2002

·   See about getting EDINBORO.GOV as domain   (Marie L. & Roy L. working on Cable access web site - www.boro.edinboro.pa.us) as soon as cable access available to Borough office

·   Get numbers of clients per municipalities serviced by Food Bank request 10/22/2001  (awaiting figures from Food Bank)  by 12/17/01

·   Send updated letter to municipalities with number of clients and their percentage request 10/22/01 by 12/17/01

·   Cost associated with cleanup & patrol at Homecoming - For budget workshop & July 4^th event costs.  Request 10/22/01  by 11/8/01 workshop (waiting for figures from Chief Craft on Homecoming)

·   Work with Washington Township & Water Superintendent on emergency management plan for water service - Buck  & Butch Request 11/5/01      by  1/1/02

·   Lease with IU needs renewed --expired August 2001  by 12/17/01

·   Send letter to YMCA thanking them for their letter but that Borough was in no position to donate toward the pool in FY2002.  Request 11/5/01 by 12/3/01

·  Complete fax for PLCM for possible free computer  request 11/5/01  by 11/19/01

2.      Police Pension Plan - Ordinance advertised for action December 17, 2001 - ACTION:  1^st Reading -vote

3.      Revised MMO's for Police & Defined Benefit Pensions - ACTION: adopt

4.      Resolution eliminating participant contributions for 2002 for Police Pension - ACTION: adopt

5.      Mail handling procedures - FYI

6.      Presentation of the FY2002 Budget to be advertised.

7.      University-Community Network Letter of Nov 12 - FYI

B. Finance

1.      Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid Nov 19, 2001              Action:  Motion to approve bills  $  104,688.38

2.      Authorization to Approve Payroll

Action:  Motion to approve payroll ending November 9, 2001      paid Nov 16, 2001 totaling  $ 44,372.94

C.      Personnel

1. 

D.      Public Safety

1.      Emergency Management

2.      Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

3.      EVFD

4.      Police

a)      Police Reports -   FYI

5.      Employee Safety Committee - Re-authorized - FYI

E.       BOCA/Code Enforcement

1.      Monthly Report - FYI

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

b)      Letter to Bill Weber - FYI

4.      Park & Recreation

5.      Lake   - draw down underway

6.      Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee

7.      Dam  - maintenance underway

8.      Recycling Leaves - continuing

I.  Wastewater Collection & Treatment

J. Water System

1.      Monthly Progress Reports -by Butch Shafer, Water Superintendent

K. Community Development/Project Coordination

1.      Monthly report - FYI

IX        Communications

A.     C.A.L.L. - FYI

X.                 New Business

XI.              Special Reports

XII.            Adjournment

REMINDERS:

TOWN MEETING by Water Department November 28^th 7 p.m.

Authority Meeting             Wednesday, December 5, 2001  5:00 p.m.

Next Council Meeting        Monday, December 3,  2001  7:00 p.m.

Berkheimer Associates sitting - Feb.4 & April 1^stNoon-2p.m., Feb.11 & April 8^th3-6

CDBG Hearing - February 11, 2001 6:45 p.m.

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.