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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Page 1 December 17, 2001
Call to Order:
Monday, December 17, 2001, Mayor Clifford Allen called regularly scheduled meeting to order at 4:32 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; Rob Kennerknecht, WWCT Superintendent; Art Kuholski, Lake Engineering; Sam Austin, Municipal Authority; Dan McLaughlin, Municipal Authority; and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager. Guests present were Roger Travis, Don Curzanowski, David Hunt, and Diana Corner.
Minutes:
Mayor Allen introduced the minutes from the regular scheduled Council meeting held December 3, 2001. Caroline Rhodes requested corrections on page 2 regarding spelling error of mussels & protection. With the corrections made Caroline Rhodes moved for approval of the minutes and Charles Brand second. With no objections the minutes passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Public Participation:
With no public requests to speak, Mayor Allen opened the floor to anyone present. David Hunt, Meadville Tribune asked how the meeting that Mayor Allen and Manager McFadden attended went on Friday. Mayor Allen reported everything went well. It was hosted at Dixon University Center by SSHE and brokered by the University Community - Network. The Chancellor and staff were present as well as PLCM members and eight University Communities were represented. Three speakers gave 15-20 minute speeches. Gerald E. Depo from Bloomsburg, E.R. McFadden of Edinboro, and Ernie B. McNeeley of West Chester. Mayor Allen went on to explain that in 1995 they had hosted a meeting in Bloomsburg for a day long workshop and after the workshop a vote of priorities came with economic impact as the most positive and negative concern of host communities. There are 14 communities with separate and different perspectives but the same beliefs. Mayor Allen stated the meeting on Friday was positive meeting that lasted 1 1/2 hours long with lengthy discussion following the speeches. They plan to meet in the future on February 12th and April 26th. On February 12th PLCM is sponsoring a state wide training session and will again discuss issues. The purpose of the meetings is to have open discussion and become true partnership of communities and SSHE. In regards to the economic impact it is a positive impact with an asset to the region and community and host communities are proud to host but indirectly the municipalities are burdened. He referred to an allege of Manager McFadden's that the water and sewer budgets work with college contributions but the general fund does not work because they do not contribute. Mr. Hunt asked what the college reaction was?
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Mayor Allen stated he would have to ask them he did not have any comments from them as of this date.
David Hunt also asked the status of the indecency ordinance. Caroline Rhodes answered that it was in front of the Planning and Zoning Committee for review. That the Code Enforcement Officer, Dave Zamierowski was working with them on specific provisions for a conditional use. Manager McFadden stated that a conditional use is whereas zoning says what kinds of various operations are allowed and what can not be there. Some can be there by certain conditions such as distance from schools, etc. Caroline Rhodes mentioned that they where looking to make sure that it did not effect drawing classes at the college.
Dianna Corner, 113 Hilltop Road stated that she had clients who needed meters and wondered if they could make payments plans and how they would know if it could not be installed by the Borough. Manager McFadden stated that most single family dwellings will have a normal setup and as long as there is room to fit the new unit where the old meter was, there would be no extra costs. Installment schedules can be made by calling the Borough office or stopping in. We will be installing January through July. Jean Davis reported that the Independent had listed the streets in which they will be installed and that payment must be made prior to installation.
Being no further interest in public participation the Mayor moved on to old business.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Allen stated that there was a memo from Tom Schruers regarding the opening on the Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee. After much discussion the Manager was instructed to investigate the options with the Planning & Zoning Committee as well as having two Council members on the Committee. After review the Manager will turn over his findings to the Personnel Committee for interviews and appointments to the Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
Scots Glen Subdivision request was tabled.
Manager McFadden introduced FY2002 Budget for adoption by Resolution 16-2001.
Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
RESOLUTION NO 16-2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE Home Rule Borough of Edinboro in the County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, appropriating sums estimated to be required for the purposes of the municipal government, hereinafter set forth, during the year 2002.
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BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby resolved by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
SECTION 1. That for the expenditures and expenses of the fiscal year 2002 the following amounts are hereby appropriated from the fund equities, revenues, and other financing sources available for the year 2002 for the purposes set forth on the following pages.
SECTION 2. That any Resolution conflicting with this Resolution be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this Resolution.
All Funds Equity January 1, 2002 $ 4,551,781
Total Revenues 4,186,154
Total Available for Appropriations 8,737,935
Total Expenditures 4,586,630
Assets - December 31 4,524,451
Plus Accounts Receivables Dec 31 257,000
Less Liabilities - December 31 630,146
Less Reserves - December 31 3,616,108
Unappropriated Fund Equity 473,191
Total Appropriated and Unappropriated 5,059,821
BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001
Jean Davis motioned and Caroline Rhodes second the adoption of Resolution 16-2001. 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 unanimously by 7-0 role call vote.
Manager McFadden introduced Ordinance 501 Tax Levy for 2002.
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
TAX LEVY ORDINANCE NO 501
AN ORDINANCE OF THE Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the tax rate for the year 2002.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro that a tax be and the same is hereby levied on all real property within the Borough as follows: Tax rate for general purposes, the sum of 24 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of $2.40 on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. For debt
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purposes, the sum of 2 mills on each dollar of assessed valuation, or the sum of $ 0.20 on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.
The same being summarized in tabular form as follows:
Mills on Each Cents on Each
Dollar of One Hundred
Assessed Dollars of
Valuation Assessed
Valuation
Tax Rate for General Purposes 24 Mills $2.40
Tax Rate for Debt Purposes 2 Mills $0.20
TOTAL 26 Mills $2.60
That any ordinance, or part of ordinance, conflicting with this ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this ordinance.
Jean Davis moved adoption of Ordinance 501 and Caroline Rhodes second waving the three readings normally done by Council. Mayor Allen called for a Role Call Vote as follows: Paul Snyder, yes; Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes. Ordinance passed by 7-0 role call vote.
Committee Reports:
Cable TV Committee: Robert Gray, Chairman - nothing to report. Charles Brand asked if the billing practice of students being billed differently than residents off campus was allowable. Robert Gray agreed to check into this matter.
Finance Committee: Jean Davis, Chairman - Jean Davis reported that they had met in executive session December 14th with management staff to negotiate a two year contract. Jean motioned the acceptance of 3.5% wage increase for 2002; 4% increase for 2003; 1% increase for residency in the Borough; Pension issues shall be reopened during the period of January and March 31, 2002; and add December 26th as holiday as in the non uniform contract. Caroline Rhodes second the motion and it passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Jean Davis motioned and Caroline Rhodes second to have the Assistant to the Manager a confidential secretary under Act 195 be treated identical as the management staff as well as the Borough Manager with 3.5% increase FY2002. With no objections the motion passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Ordinance Review Committee: Caroline Rhodes, Chairman -
Caroline Rhodes introduced the third and final reading of the Edinboro Water Regulations Ordinance #504
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Home Rule Borough of Edinboro
Erie County, Pennsylvania
ORDINANCE 504
WHEREAS, staff and Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro have reviewed Ordinance No. 477 and Chapter 37 of the Codification of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, staff and Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro believe certain amendments to the aforementioned Ordinance No. 477 and Chapter 37 would be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the Borough and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED and the same hereby is ordained and enacted as follows:
Article I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
37-1-1 Purpose
An ordinance relating to the obtaining and use of Borough water, provided for rules and regulations therefore and establishing rules and regulations related to connection
37-1-2 Administration
The care and maintenance of the water and sewer works established by the Borough shall be committed to the Borough Manager. That the Borough Manager may serve as the Secretary of the Water and Municipal Authorities and it shall be his duty to keep all records pertaining to the Water and Sewer Departments, collect all water and sewer rents and accounts and deposit same to the credit of the Borough of Edinboro in a depository designated by the Borough Council. It shall be the responsibility of the Manager or designated individual to inspect all service pipes, fixtures and plumbing done for the Borough, and any other duties necessary to carry out the rules and regulations relating to the Water and Sewer Department. Said designate shall receive as a compensation for such services so rendered an amount determined by Borough Council.
37-1-3 Penalty
For each and every violation of the rules and regulations of the Borough Council the offending party will be subject to a fine of not less than thirty dollars ($30.00) and not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the benefit of the Water and/or Sewer Department.
Article II
CONNECTIONS, REGULATIONS, METERING, AND REPAIRS
37-2-1 Water Metering
All users of Borough water must take the same through a meter. This meter shall be kept in repair at the expense of the user or owner of the property. In case any meter fails to register from any cause, the amount charged for water during any one billing period shall be estimated by the Borough Manager. Such estimate shall be based upon the average amount registered during the like period. All water users shall pay the designated minimum. Residential properties with one or more regulated rental units shall pay at least the minimum usage rate for each unit.
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37-2-2 Applications for Water Connection
A. All applications for use of water must be made in writing to the Borough Manager by the owner of the property to be benefited, or his authorized agent.
B. It shall be mandatory for every property within the Borough to be connected to the Borough water system.
C. The water shall not be turned on permanently in any case until the Borough Manager is satisfied that each and every rule relating to the subject has been complied with including the payment of any and all connection/tapping fees.
37-2-3 Meter Installation
All meters shall be furnished by the Borough at actual cost, upon application duly made to the Borough, in writing, by the owner of the property. The installation of all new meters shall be the responsibility of the property owner and at the expense of property owner. The borough shall be notified within one working day of installation so as to perform an inspection. The installation of replacement meters shall be performed by the Borough. The Borough reserves the right to require the installation of replacement meters at the owner’s expense, if it is determined that the existing meter does not meet Borough standards as they shall be established from time to time. Water meters shall constitute one unit consisting of both the inside and outside apparatus. Any work performed by the Borough will be at the current approved rate.
37-2-4 Water Shutoff Policy
The objective of this section shall be to provide incentive for customers to pay their water bills in a timely manner and to consider those who truly have difficulty making payment of delinquencies upon their accounts. As such, the policy provides a notification process to encourage customers to pay their bills and allows for installment payment plans to be developed for accounts which involve substantial sums to help those customers satisfy delinquencies with regard to budgetary constraints.
The owner of the property ultimately shall be liable for any and all services, repairs, charges and damages which are incurred or occur at the property, whether or not the same are authorized by the owner. The owner shall further be responsible for all costs, charges, collection fees, penalties, interest, lien and court costs and other sums assessed, imposed or incurred in the event water bills are not paid in timely fashion. Such costs and charges shall include but are not limited to collection fees assessed upon referral of a delinquent account to the Borough and all charges imposed or incurred in collection, notifications, implementation of termination and/or restoration of water service in accordance with this Policy, general law regarding municipal claims and/or ordinances of the Borough of Edinboro.
Water rental shall be assessed on an every two-month basis and shall be deemed to be assessed and payable as of twenty days from the mailing of billing. All fees not paid in full by 20 days following mailing shall be deemed delinquent, and penalties as established by ordinance(s) shall be imposed immediately upon such unpaid account. All bills not paid in full within 30 days will be forwarded to the Borough Manager for shut-off notification.
All accounts with a delinquent assessment of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) or more shall be subject to a shut-off notification. Upon review the Borough Manager may authorized appropriate notification of shut-off. A ten (10) day final notice shall/may be given such delinquents, and if the bill remains unpaid, the water shall/may be shut off, without further notice.
All costs incurred as a consequence of notices of termination and in connection with termination of water service to properties for nonpayment of assessments shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner, these costs including but not limited to certified mail and service charges, charges incurred by the water provider in connection with termination, shut-off and restoration of services and charges imposed by the provider and representing lost revenue during the period of service termination. All cost must be paid in
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full to the Borough prior to restoration of water service to the premises. In addition, minimum bi-monthly charges shall assess during any period of water termination. Regardless minimum charges shall be assessed for shut off and turn on services.
Pennsylvania law and procedures of the applicable water authorities require notification to the landlord and to tenants prior to termination of water service, such notification to be affected by the applicable provider of water service.
As to all accounts delinquent as of the date of this Ordinance, the Borough of Edinboro, shall initiate procedures to terminate water service to such properties remaining delinquent thirty (30) days after adoption of this Policy, such procedures to be initiated only as accounts having delinquencies of $25.00 or more as provided herein, unless the owners shall by such date have entered into binding and written agreements providing for repayment of all sums due, with interest of 10 percent per year, within twelve (12) months by means of equal monthly installments, all such agreements to provide as well as that all water assessed during the term thereof shall be paid timely and in full.
Failure of a property owner to satisfy all sums due or to enter into an appropriate written repayment agreement shall result in procedures to terminate water service to the property.
In the event any person or entity shall enter into an agreement and fail to comply fully with its provisions, the Borough, upon the (10) days' prior written notice, shall initiate procedures to terminate water service to the property. Failure to make payment of an installment within ten (10) days after it is due or to pay promptly all currently assessed rental shall be deemed default without any obligation of the Borough to give any notices or demands.
Should any property owner assert a claim that he, she, it by virtue of financial hardship not caused by the applicant, is unable to satisfy the account's delinquency within 12 months, such person shall submit application for relief to the Borough Manager prior to the 90 days after adoption of this Policy. Any applicant for relief on the ground of hardship must supply to the Borough of Edinboro, with the certification of hardship, a written authorization form allowing the Borough to obtain information concerning the applicant, such authorization to be pursuant to that form. In such event, the Edinboro Water Authority shall consider such applications and have authority in proper cases to deny relief or, where appropriate, to allow for extended periods of time in which a property owner may satisfy the account delinquency. All repayment agreements must provide for prompt payment of all rental assessed during the repayment term and for payment in equal monthly installments of delinquent rental. In no event may a repayment term extend longer than 36 months, terms' duration to be based upon the amount of the delinquency and the applicant's financial circumstances as substantiated to the Water Authority, whose decision shall be final. No such request shall be considered without provision by the applicant of all information requested and the authorization to obtain additional information.
All water rents and charges shall be lien upon the lots and building or buildings until paid and the owner of the lot or lots and building or buildings upon which the meter is placed shall be liable for the water rents and charges even if the premises using the meter are rented to a tenant.
37-2-5 Service Outside Municipality
The Council of the Borough of Edinboro hereby authorizes and directs its proper officers to enter into and execute a Contract or Contracts with such municipalities for the furnishing or supplying them in emergencies, or otherwise, with water, providing such Contracts do not infringe, in any way, upon the requisite supply demanded by the public within the geographical limits of the Borough of Edinboro, said
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water to be charged for at rate not less than the prevailing Borough rate, created and fixed by this Ordinance. All connections outside of the host municipality shall be charged a one-time connection fee. This sum is for the purpose of recouping original construction cost of the system. All requests for service extension shall be first recommended by the Edinboro Water Authority and approved by majority vote of the Borough Council. No connections shall be made until Council approval has been received and a formal agreement is made with the Municipality to be serviced. The Borough Council reserves the right to deny any request for services.
A. The service line from the curb-stop to and including the premise shall be the responsibility of the property owner. This service line shall be kept in good condition by the property owner under penalty of discontinuation of water service by the Borough. The customer shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the service line from the curb-stop, including the customer's premises.
B. Services lines will not be installed when the service line passes over or through premises which at the time may be the property of persons other than the owner of the premises to be supplied, unless the owner of the premises supplied assumes all liability and furnishes a right-of- way agreement in a form satisfactory to the Council or its duly authorized representative.
C. All breaks or blockages in the water service line must be repaired promptly by the proper owner. The service line installed by the consumer shall not be less in size and quality than prescribed by the Borough and shall be laid not less than the required depth below the surface as specified by the borough and shall not be covered until the lateral is inspected by the Borough. If any defects in workmanship or material are found, water service shall not be turned on until such defects are remedied. All plumbing connections shall be installed in accordance with the BOCA Plumbing Code in force at the time of the installation of the service line.
D. The Borough reserves the right to inspect the plumbing on any premise and, if it shall be found not in conformity with the rules of the Borough, to refuse water service until the objectionable or improper work is corrected.
E. All landlords are required to notify the Borough within 15 days of any change in customers account information. This would include any change in Tenant information and/or billing address.
F. No person but an authorized employee of the Borough shall tap any main or distributing pipe.
G. No street main shall be tapped for the insertion of a larger pipe than two inches (2") unless written permission is provided by the Borough Manager.
H. Where premises have more than one connection the Borough Manager may order the reduction in the number of connections to one or more of adequate size.
I. Every street connection at the time of making the same, shall be provided with a stop cock and box at the approximate property line of each property to control the whole supply from each street connection and to drain all pipes and fixtures on the premises. The stop and box at the property line are the property of the Borough, placed there for its use.
J. All service lines laid from the property line to the meter or meters must be laid at least four (4) feet below the surface of the ground.
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K. Where water pipe is put into buildings having front areas, it must be carried down in the street four (4) feet outside the area wall to three (3) feet below the floor of the area and pass under the floor at that depth.
L. In addition to the stop and waste at the street connection every service pipe must have separate stop and waste inside the premises controlling the supply of water to the meter. It must be so placed and kept so as to be always ready for use. It must control the whole supply and drain al pipes and fixtures on said premises. It must be secure from frost and provided with a key approved by the Borough Water Department, which key shall be kept in a convenient place for immediate use. Service requirements are a meter that will produce a radio read signal, a back-flow assembly on the incoming line and a pressure relief valve to offset thermal expansion.
M. Whenever two or more parties are supplied by the same service pipe, the failure of any one of the users to pay water rents when due, or to comply with any rule or regulation, shall authorize the water Department of the borough to turn the water off from said pipe until the rates, terms and conditions, rules and regulations are complied with.
N. Premises intended to be occupied by more than one establishment, firm or family, must be provided with an independent stop and waste located before each meter, for each office, ship, store, floor, apartment or set of apartments into which water is introduced, so that any portion of the same which may be separately occupied can be drained without interfering with the supply of the other occupants.
O. Pipes and fixtures must be placed and arranged in such a manner as will secure them against frost. Whenever it may become necessary to carry pipes along outer walls, beneath floors, through open spaces, or places where they may be affected by drafts of air, they must be thoroughly boxed and packed, or otherwise protected against the cold. All pipes must be free from jogs and sags that will obstruct the drainage, be securely fastened to their places and so pitched that where the stop is turned off all water will flow toward the waste, as required in this chapter.
P. Whenever complaint is made by any water taker that his supply pipe is obstructed by frost or otherwise, he shall be notified that a representative of the Water Department or plumber make a thorough examination of his private pipes, before anything will be done in the case by the Borough Manager. After such service, if the water taker shall insist that the fault is with the pipe or pipes of the Borough, prompt attention will be given to the matter provided an agreement is first made that the complaining party shall pay all expense in case the trouble is found to have originated upon his own premises, or between his premises and the curb. Should the fault prove to be with the pipes of the Borough Water Works, no charges shall be made against the water taker and he shall be refunded the amount of the plumber's bill from the preliminary examination, provided the same reasonable, of which the Borough Manager shall be sole judge.
Q. In case of refusal of a plumber to do work for private parties solely because of their furnishing their own material as above, the Borough Manager reserves the right to authorize such work to be done under such regulation or order as shall seem just to all parties.
R. The Borough shall furnish no material for use on private premises and do no work thereon except at the cost of the party benefited.
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37-2-7 EXTENSION OF WATER SERVICE
A. Extension of the main and/or distributing pipe shall only be made after petition by the real estate owners, or their authorized agents, along the line proposed and upon their entering into an agreement which shall assure a payment to the Borough in the amount billed for time and materials utilized in installing said water line. Upon receipt of this payment the Borough will install all main lines necessary to service the plot requested. The subdivider will also have the option of installing all main water lines necessary whereupon the lines must be inspected and approved by the Borough prior to any building permits being issued.
B. All pipe laid in the streets shall be installed in accordance with the Borough specifications, copies of which may be obtained from the Borough Manager.
C. The sums severally paid each year under agreements for the extension of distributing pipe shall be applied on the annual water rents that may be assessed against the premises of the respective subscribers thereto abutting on the proposed line; but no abatement in such payments shall ensue by reason of any excess over said annual rents or because the parties in the interest do not use the Borough water on the premises described, until the sum total of rents paid each year by regular water takers along the line of said extension shall equal the aggregate amount described.
37-2-8 RESERVED RIGHTS AND INSPECTION
A. Duly authorized employees of the water Department of the borough have the right at all hours to enter upon and into any premises where the Borough water is taken for the purpose of inspecting pipes and fixtures, reading meters, turning off and on water and enforcing rules generally.
37-2-9 INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY
The Borough Council may limit or stop the supply of water in cases of emergency and shut it off for repairs or extensions. They, being the judges of the time and necessity. The Borough of Edinboro shall not be liable in damages for any insufficient supply of Borough water.
Article III
SPECIAL AND PROHIBITED USES
37-3-1 SPECIAL USES
The supply pipe to each outdoor fountain shall be furnished with a special stopcock at the curb, if practicable, which shall always be under the control of the Manager. Outdoor fountains will only be allowed to flow between the 15th day of May and 15th day of October of each year. Faucets to public drinking fountains shall be self-closing of a style approved by the Manager and the supply to all such fountains shall be controlled by them.
37-3-2 PROHIBITED USES
A. To open, close, turn or interfere with or to attend to or connect with any fire hydrant, stop value or stop cock belonging to the Borough.
B. To disturb or damage any pipe, machinery, tools or other property of the Borough water works.
37-4-1 PURPOSE- The purpose of this Ordinance is:
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37-4-2 APPLICATION- This ordinance shall apply to all premises (commercial and non-commercial) served by the public water supply system of the Edinboro Water Authority.
37-4-3 POLICY- The Edinboro Water Authority and the consumer have the joint responsibility for the protection of the public water supply system from contamination due to back-flow of contaminants through the water service connection. All properties that receive water from the Edinboro Water Authority shall install back-flow preventers, type of preventer will be determined by the severity of the health hazard. The Edinboro Water Authority shall give notice to the consumer to install such approved back-flow prevention device and or assembly at each service connection to his premises. The consumer shall immediately install such approved device and or assemblies and failure, refusal or inability on the part of the consumer to install such device or assembly shall constitute grounds for discontinuing water service to the premises until such device or assembly have been installed.
A. The water system shall be considered as made up of two parts: the Edinboro Water Authority System and the Consumer’s Water System.
B.1 The public water system shall consist of the source facilities and the distribution system and shall include all those facilities of the public water supply system under the control of the Edinboro Water Authority up to the point where the consumer’s water system begins.
C. The source shall include all components of the facilities utilized in the production, treatment, storage, and delivery of water to the public distribution system.
D. The public distribution system shall include the network of conduits used for delivery of water from the source to the consumer’s water system.
E. The consumer’s water system shall include all facilities beyond the service connection, which are utilized in conveying water from the public distribution system to points of use.
A. No water service connection shall be installed or maintained to any premises where actual or potential cross-connections to the public water supply system or consumer’s water system may exist, unless such actual or potential cross-connections are abated or controlled to the satisfaction of the Edinboro Water Authority.
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B. No connection shall be installed or maintained whereby water from an auxiliary water supply may enter a public or consumer’s water system. Unless such auxiliary water supply and the method of connection and use of such supply shall have been approved.
37-4-6 – SURVEY AND INVESTIGATIONS
A. The consumer’s premises shall be open at all reasonable times upon notice by the Edinboro Water Authority or it’s authorized representatives for the purposes of conducting surveys and investigations of water use practices within the consumer’s premises to determine whether there are direct or indirect cross-connections to the consumer’s water system through which contaminants or pollutants could back-flow into the public potable water system.
B. On request by the Edinboro Water Authority, the consumer shall furnish information on water use practices within his premises.
C. It shall be the responsibility of the water consumer to conduct periodic surveys of water use practices on his premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to his water system through which contaminants or pollutants could back-flow into the public water supply system.
A. An approved back-flow prevention device and or assembly shall be installed prior to the first branch line leading off each service line to a consumer’s water system.
B. An approved back-flow prevention device and or assembly shall be installed on each service line to a consumer’s water system where the following conditions exist, type of protection to be determined by the following conditions:
a) Systems having an auxiliary water supply. even if such system has been accepted as an additional source by the Edinboro Water Authority and approved by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
b) Systems where any substance is handled in such a fashion as to create an actual or potential hazard to the public water supply system. This shall include systems having sources or auxiliary systems containing process fluids or water originating from the public water supply system, which are no longer under the sanitary control of the water purveyor.
c) Systems having internal cross-connections that, in the judgment of the Edinboro Water Authority, are not correctable or intricate plumbing arrangements which make it impractical to determine whether or not cross-connections exist.
d) Systems where, because of security requirements or other prohibitions or restrictions, it is impossible or impractical to make a complete cross-connection survey.
e) Others specified by the public water supplier.
C. An approved back-flow prevention device and or assembly shall be installed on each service line to a consumer’s water system.
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A. The type of protection required under Section 37-4-7 Ordinance shall depend on the degree of hazard which exists as follows:
a) An approved air gap separation shall be installed where the public water supply system may be contaminated with substances that are dangerous to the public health and could cause a severe health hazard.
b) An approved air gap separation or an approved reduced pressure zone back-flow prevention assembly shall be installed where the public water supply system may be contaminated with a substance that could cause a system or health hazard.
c) An approved air gap separation or an approved reduced pressure zone back-flow prevention assembly or an approved dual or double check valve assembly shall be installed where the public water supply system may be polluted with substance that would be objectionable, but not dangerous to health.
A. Any back-flow prevention device and or assembly required by this ordinance shall be of a model or construction approved by the public water supplier and shall comply with the following:
a) Air gap separation to be approved shall be at least twice the diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, but in no case less than one inch.
b) A dual check valve, double check valve assembly or a reduced pressure zone assembly shall be approved by the Edinboro Water Authority and shall mean a assembly that has been manufactured in full conformance with standard established by the American Water Works Association and American Society of Sanitary Engineering entitled:
ASSE 1024/CSA B64.6. Standard for Dual Check Valve Back-flow Assemblies.
AWWA/ANSI C510-92 Standard for Double Check Valve Back-flow Assemblies;
AWWA/ANSI C511-92 Standard for Reduced Pressure Principle Back-flow Prevention Assemblies;
A. Back-flow prevention devices and or assemblies required by this Ordinance shall be installed at a location and in a manner approved by the Edinboro Water Authority and shall be installed by a person properly qualified and at the expense of the water consumer. Residential customer’s back-flow devices up to one-inch will be installed by the Edinboro Water Authority at the same time new meters are installed as long as no plumbing or carpentry is involved. All other property devices and or assemblies (i.e., larger then 1”) will have to be installed by a certified installer.
B. Back-flow prevention devices up to one-inch, installed on the service line to a consumer’s water system shall be located on the Authority’s side of the meter setter. This will allow a pressure relief valve to be installed on the consumer’s side of the meter setter, to handle thermal expansion problems that arise when installing back-flow devices. Systems above one-inch will be testable double checks and should install the back-flow assemblies on the consumer’s side of the water meter and handle thermal expansion separately (see section D below). Back-flow assemblies should be installed as close to the meter as is reasonably practical, and prior to any other connection.
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C. Dual Check Valve devices and Double Check Valve assemblies may be installed in meter pits or vaults as long as they are of water-tight construction, are so located and constructed as to prevent flooding, and are maintained free from standing water by means of either a sump pump or a suitable drain. Such sump pump or drain shall not connect to a sanitary sewer nor permit flooding of the pit or vault by reverse flow from its point of discharge. An access ladder and adequate natural or artificial lighting shall be provided to permit maintenance inspection and testing of the back-flow prevention device and or assembly. Reduced Pressure Principal Back-flow assemblies must be installed above ground in a heated building or hot box that will have adequate sized drains to handle the relief port and lighting to permit maintenance inspection and testing of the back-flow assembly.
D. When installing a back-flow prevention device and or assembly the installer must comply and be aware of all safety considerations when installations are performed. Major safety considerations are thermal expansion and device discharge damage. Thermal expansion can cause hot water tanks and other storage vessels to explode when there are no provisions made for thermal expansion. In many cases it may be necessary to install a thermal expansion tank on hot water heaters to prevent the hot water heaters relief valve from discharging or, more importantly, to keep the tank from exploding. Many back-flow prevention devise and or assemblies discharge large amounts of water for various reasons. This discharge of water could obviously pose a hazard when the valves are discharging onto or around electrical equipment. Equipment damage or electrocution could occur. The installer must ensure that valve discharge will not cause safety hazards or property damage.
A. It shall be the duty of the consumer at any premises on which back-flow prevention devices and or assemblies are required by this ordinance, to have inspections, tests, and overhaul made in accordance with the following schedule, or more often where inspections indicate a need.
a) Air separation shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter.
b) Residential Dual check devices will be replaced every five (5) years, at the expense of the property owner. The Edinboro Water Authority will notify residents when it is time to replace the back-flow device. The owner will have thirty (30) days to pick up the valve from the Borough and either install it or have it installed, then return the old unit to the Borough to prove that it has been replaced. Check valves above one-inch will be testable double check valves assemblies and follow the same inspection schedule as reduced pressure principal assemblies (see below).
c) Reduced pressure zone assemblies shall be inspected and tested for tightness at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter. These assemblies shall be dismantled, inspected internally, cleaned, and repaired whenever needed and at least every three (3) years.
d) Interchangeable connections shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter.
B. Inspections, tests, and overhaul of back-flow prevention devices and or assemblies shall be made at the expense of the water consumer and shall be performed by a person certified to inspect, test or overhaul back-flow prevention devices.
C. Whenever back-flow prevention devices and or assemblies required by these regulations are found to be defective, they shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the consumer without delay.
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D. The water consumer with service lines above one-inch must maintain a complete record of each back-flow prevention devices and or assemblies from purchase to retirement. This shall include a comprehensive listing that includes a record of all tests, inspections and repairs. Records of inspections, tests, repairs and overhaul shall be submitted to the Edinboro Water Authority.
E. Back-flow prevention devices and or assemblies shall not be bypassed, made inoperative, removed or otherwise made ineffective without specific authorization of the Edinboro Water Authority.
A. Where a booster pump has been installed on the service line to or within any premises, such a pump shall be equipped with a low pressure cut-off device designed to shut-off the booster pump when the pressure in the service line on the suction side of the pump drops to ten pounds per square inch gauge or less for a period of 30 seconds or longer.
B. It shall be the duty of the water consumer to maintain the low-pressure cut-off device in proper working order and to certify to the Edinboro Water Authority, at least once a year, that the device is operation properly.
A. The Edinboro Water Authority shall deny or discontinue, after reasonable notice, the water service to any premises wherein any back-flow prevention device and or assembly required by this ordinance is not installed, tested, and maintained in a manner acceptable to the public water supplier, or if it is found that the back-flow prevention device and or assembly has been removed or by-passed, or if an unprotected cross-connection exists on the premises, or if a low pressure cut-off device required by this ordinance is not installed and maintained in working order.
B. Water service to such premises shall not be restored until the consumer has corrected or eliminated such conditions or defects in conformance with this ordinance and to the satisfaction of the public water supplier.
Only authorized persons shall be permitted to use fire hydrants. Tampering with the hydrants by unauthorized persons is prohibited. Any person wishing to purchase bulk water must stop at the Borough office to receive permission and give information on where to send the bill. There will be an area where people can draw water safely. All persons will have an approved back-flow device and or assembly to use while drawing water, unless other wise specified by the Edinboro Water Authority or authorized representative. This especially pertains to exterminator/lawn companies who must have Reduced Pressure Principal Back-Flow Assemblies. Fire departments will have approved back-flow assemblies on all trucks that will connect to fire hydrants, and must be used each and every time they connect to a hydrant.
37-5-1 REPEAL
Terms and Conditions of Ordinance No. 477 and Chapter 37 of the Codification of Ordinances which are inconsistent with those Terms and Conditions set forth herein are repealed hereby.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED by Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro assembled this 17th day of December, 2001. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest lawful date.
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Caroline Rhodes motioned the acceptance of Ordinance 504 and Jean Davis second. Role Call Vote: Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes. Ordinance passed by 7-0 role call vote.
Caroline Rhodes went on to introduce Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance 503 as follows:
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Ordinance #503
WHEREAS, staff and Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro have reviewed Ordinance No. 472 and Chapter 43 of the Codification of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, staff and Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro believe certain amendments to the aforementioned Ordinance No. 472 and Chapter 43 would be in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the Borough and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED and the same hereby is ordained and enacted as follows:
Article I
43-1-1 Purpose
An ordinance establishing a combined fee schedule for Borough water and sewer services, fixing the schedules of rates to be charged various classes of properties and users, establishing the manner for computing individual charges, and providing for the setting of these fees each year by resolution at the annual re-organization of Borough Council. Rates are based on usage, number of units and size of meter. All water users shall pay at least the minimum usage rate for each unit. All water users shall pay the designated minimum. Residential properties with one or more rental units shall pay at least the minimum usage rate for each unit. All billing categories for all size lines are established below. APPENDIX I and APPENDIX II hereby are attached hereto and made apart hereof. These are appended hereto to illustrate the application of the rates set forth herein. The rates set forth herein are established for FY 1999-2002 and thereafter unless modified by subsequent official action of the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro.
43-1-2 Water Rates
Two Month Rates for Water Metered into Buildings
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WATER RATES |
Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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5/8" X 3/4" single unit |
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MIN 2,000 Gallons bimonthly |
3.375 |
3.62 |
3.87 |
3.87 |
6.75 |
7.24 |
7.74 |
7.74 |
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Over 2,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25
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Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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5/8" X 3/4" multi-units |
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MIN Gallons |
4,000 |
6,000 |
8,000 |
10,000 |
12,000 |
14,000 |
16,000 |
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bimonthly Minimum |
15.48 |
23.22 |
30.96 |
38.70 |
46.44 |
54.18 |
61.92 |
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Over Minimum Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.25
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2.25
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2.25
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2.25
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2.25
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Over eight units is to be calculated the same as above using the number of unit’s times the minimum for a single family dwelling.
Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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1" |
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MIN 15,000 Gallons bimonthly |
1.404 |
2.25 |
2.50 |
2.90 |
21.07 |
33.75 |
37.50 |
43.50 |
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Over 15,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25
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Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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1 -1/2" |
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MIN 20,000 Gallons bimonthly |
1.749 |
2.25 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
34.98 |
45.00 |
50.00 |
50.00 |
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Over 20,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25
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Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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2” |
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MIN 40,000 Gallons bimonthly |
2.186 |
2.44 |
2.69 |
2.69 |
87.45 |
97.60 |
107.60 |
107.60 |
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Over 40,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25
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Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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3” |
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MIN 90,000 Gallons bimonthly |
2.65 |
2.90 |
3.15 |
3.15 |
238.50 |
261.00 |
283.50 |
283.50 |
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Over 90,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25
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Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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4" |
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MIN 200,000 Gallons bimonthly |
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3.64 |
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728.00 |
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Over 200,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25 |
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Minimum per 1,000 Gal Minimum Service
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UNIVERSITY |
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MIN 90,000 Gallons bimonthly |
7.56 |
9.60 |
10.80
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10.80 |
680.40 |
864.00 |
972.00 |
972.00 |
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Over 90,000 Gallons bimonthly, per additional 1,000gallons |
1.75 |
2.00 |
2.25
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2.25 |
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43-1-3 WATER BILLING
All property owners and/or tenants and/or Township will be billed every two months. The billing consists of six bills a year with no more than three estimated readings and no less than three actual usage readings. All estimates shall be based on prior usage and/or prior records. All current bills shall be due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within twenty (20) days from the date of the bill.
All final bills are due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within ten (10) days from the date of the bill.
43-1-4 WATER CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE
The property owner is required to provide these facilities from curb shut off to the house.
43-1-5 WATER CONNECTION FEES
Prior to issuance of a building permit, a connection fee as outlined in the following schedule, shall be paid to the Borough of Edinboro for each connection to the Edinboro Public Water System. No connection to the water system shall be allowed until this fee is paid in full. The fee shall recover the total cost of the Borough of the facilities between the mains in the street and the property line.
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A. Connection Fees inside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro;
Service Line Size Connection Charge
3/4" $300
1" $400
1 1/4" At Cost
11/2" At Cost
2" At Cost
3" At Cost
> 3" At Cost
B. Connection Fee outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro:
Service Line Size Connection Charge
3/4" $400
1" $500
1 1/4" At Cost plus $100
1 1/2" At Cost plus $100
2" At Cost plus $100
3" At Cost plus $100
> 3" At Cost plus $100
43-1-6 WATER TAPPING CHARGES
All tapping fees shall be payable prior to the time of building permit issuance. No connection to the water system shall be allowed until this fee is paid in full.
A. Tapping Fees inside the Corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro.
Type Fee
Single Residential $300
Two Family Duplex $300 per Unit
Multi Family/Condo $300 per Unit
Commercial, Industrial and University
3/4" $ 300
1" $1,200
1 1/4" $2,100
1 1/2" $2,700
2" $4,500
3" $6,000
>3" Calculated upon request
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B. Tapping Fee outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro:
Type Fee
Single Residential $1,100
Two Family/ Duplex $1,100 per Unit
Multi Family/Condo $1,100 per Unit
Commercial, Industrial and University
3/4" $1,100
1" $4,400
1 1/4" $7,700
1 1/2" $9,900
2" $16,500
3" $24,200
>3" Calculated upon request
43-1-7 SERVICE LINE CONNECTION INSPECTION CHARGES
Inside Borough limits
a. 1 st. time $30.00
b. Additional Inspections, if required - $30.00 per visit
Outside Borough limits
a. 1st Time $45.00
b. Additional Inspections, if required - $45.00 per visit
43-1-8 BROKEN METER INSPECTIONS
Inside Borough limits
a. If meter is determined broken Free
b. If meter is determined not broken $5.00
Outside Borough limits
a. If meter is determined broken Free
b. If meter is determined not broken $10.00
43-1-9 BULK WATER RATES
The Borough may provide bulk water to customer at the Borough desecration. The Borough reserves the right to deny any request for bulk water.
Per 1,000 gallons $5.25 in 2000
$5.50 in 2001
$5.50 in 2002
43-2-1 SEWER CHARGES
The Sewer rental hereby imposed shall be a bi-monthly charge based upon water consumption of the property served as measured by the charges for water supplied for the then current billing period, and shall be the amount equal to 150 percent of the charges for water computed at the rate established by or fixed in accordance with the annual Fee Schedules adopted by the Borough of Edinboro.
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A. 1999 The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $230.00 per year or $38.33 per billing period based on up to (twelve) 12 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period. The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 12 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University. (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract).
B. 1999 The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be $300 per year or $50.00 per billing period. Their shall be a $50.00 per EDU charge per billing period for those uses determined by the Borough to be more than one (1) EDU. All EDUs' will be based on 300 gpd.
C. 1999 The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period. The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 12,000 gallons of water). This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.
Ł30 days - $19.17
ł 31 days but Ł 45 - $28.75
ł 46 days - $38.33
D. 2000 The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $230. per year or $38.33 per billing period based on up to (eleven) 11 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period. The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 11 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University. (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract). A surcharge of $25.00 per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.
E. 2000 The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be based on 400 gpd at the current rate. There shall be a $50.00 per EDU charge per billing period for sewer use not determined by a water meter. All EDUs' will be based on 400 gpd.. In 2000, the rate for 400 gpd will be $461.16 per year plus $300 per year for un-metered accounts, $761.16 per year or $126.86 per billing period
F. 2000 The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period. The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 11,000 gallons of water). This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.
Ł30 days - $19.17
ł 31 days but Ł 45 - $28.75
ł 46 days - $38.33
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G. 2001 The minimum charge for all connections (established by metered water usage) shall be $230.00 per year or $38.33 per billing period based on up to (ten) 10 Thousand gallons of water supplied in each billing period. The 150% charge will apply to water usage in excess of 10 Thousand gallons per billing for all customers except for Edinboro University. (Edinboro University is excluded by virtue of a separate contract). A surcharge of $25.00 per billing period will be added to customers not located in the Borough of Edinboro.
H. 2001 The minimum charge for all connections (not established by metered water usage) shall be based on 400 gpd at the current rate. There shall be a $50.00 per EDU charge per billing period for sewer use not determined by a water meter. All EDUs' will be based on 400 gpd. . In 2001, the rate for 400 gpd will be $515.16 per year plus $300 per year for un-metered accounts, $815.16 per year or $135.86 per billing period
I. 2001 The Borough has established a set billing formula for any customer establishing or terminating services within a bi-monthly billing period. The following schedule shall only apply to minimum sewer users (up to and including 10,000 gallons of water). This schedule may be modified from time to time by Borough Council.
Ł 15 days - $ 9.58
ł 16 days but Ł30 days- $19.17
ł 31 days but Ł 45 - $28.75
ł 46 days - $38.33
43-2-2 MISCELLANEOUS SEWER CHARGES
A. Sewer Tapping Charge
Upon issuance of a building permit, a tapping fee as outlined in the following schedule, shall be paid to the Borough of Edinboro for each connection to the Edinboro Public Sewer System. No connection to the sewer system shall be allowed until this fee is paid in full.
1. Inside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro
Type Fee
Residential $350
Two-Family $350 per EDU
Multi-Family $350 per EDU
Commercial $350 per EDU
Industrial $350 per EDU
Municipal/University $350 per EDU
2. Outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro $1,500 per EDU.
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3. Within one (1) year following the date of connection of all new commercial and industrial users, the Borough shall make an analysis of actual bi-monthly discharges, and the Borough shall therefore adjust the Tapping fee previously collected either upward or downward based on the bi-monthly discharge.
NOTE: All EDU's shall be determined by the Borough using 400 gpd. In determining the assignment of EDU's the Borough shall rely on set references as established by the Borough Manager and/or his authorized representative.
B. Service Line Connection Inspection Charge
1. Inside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro;
a. 1 st time - $30.00
b. Additional inspections, if required - $30.00
2. Outside the corporate limits of the Borough of Edinboro
a. 1 st time - $45.00
b. Additional inspections, if required - $45.00
C. Industrial Permit Application Review/ Pre-Treatment
1. Permit Application and Processing - $250.00
2. Collection and analysis of samples
i. $25 per day for sample collection equipment
ii. Laboratory Fees - actual cost
3. Inspection of Facility
i. Annual Inspection - $100.00
4. Monitoring Report Review - $25/report
5. Responding to accidental discharges - actual cost.
6. Filing Appeals - actual cost including legal and consultant fees
D. Inspection and testing of sewer lines - actual cost.
E. Investigation of illegal connections/discharge - Actual Cost including equipment, materials and laboratory fees - actual cost.
F. Special discharge permit - $45.00
G. Special discharge per gallon cost - $5.00 per 1,000 Gallons 1. Not to Exceed 20,000 per day without prior written permission. The Borough reserves the right to deny any and all special discharge requests.
43-2-3 SEWAGE SURCHARGES
There is hereby imposed a surcharge upon the owners of, and the users of water in or on, all properties discharging or permitting to be discharged or infiltrated into the public sanitary sewerage system abnormal industrial wastes, which surcharge is intended to cover the additional cost to the public sanitary sewerage system from the treatment and disposal of such abnormal industrial waste. Such surcharges shall be in addition to the regular sewer service charge and shall be payable as hereinafter provided in the amount hereinafter provided.
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The strength of any industrial waste, the discharge of which is subject to surcharge, shall be determined monthly, or more frequently, from samples taken either at the manhole or at any other sampling point established by the Borough. The frequency and duration of the sampling period shall be such as, in the opinion of the Borough, will permit a reasonably reliable determination of the average composition of such wastes, exclusive of storm water runoff, surface and ground water. Samples shall be collected by the Borough in proportion to the flow of wastes, exclusive of storm water runoff, surface water and ground water, and composite for analysis in accordance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage as published by the American Public Health Association. Except as hereinafter provided, the strength of such wastes so found by analysis shall be used for establishing the surcharge or surcharges. The Borough may, if it so elects, accept the results of routine sampling and analyses by the producer of such wastes in lieu of making his own sampling and analyses.
In the event any industrial waste is found by the Borough to have a B.O.D. (B.O.D. shall designate the "Biochemical Oxygen Demand" shall mean the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of the organic matter in sewage or industrial waste or industrial waste under standard laboratory procedure in 5 days at 20 degree Celsius, expresses in mg/l by weight) in excess of 300 mg/l, the owners of and the users of water in or on, the property from which such wastes are discharged shall be surcharged an amount equal to the product of :
(1) The actual volume of wastes in thousand gallons per billing period, exclusive of storm water runoff, surface water and ground water, discharged to the public sanitary sewerage system; and
(2) The "B.O.D. surcharge rate". The B.O.D. surcharge rate" shall be determined by the following formula:
Rc = 0.00834 P (C-300)
where Rc = the B.O.D. surcharge rate n cent per 1,000 gallons of waste discharged.
P = the average annual fixed, operating and maintenance cost of treatment processes per pound of B.O.D. received at the treatment works, including chlorination.
C = the average B.O.D. of the industrial waste expressed in mg/l as determined previously.
The figure 300 appearing in the above formula corresponds to the maximum B.O.D. permissible without surcharge. The figure 0.00834 is the factor to convert parts per million to pounds per 1,000 gallons. No discount will be permitted for sewage or industrial wastes having B.O.D. less than 300 mg/l.
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B. SUSPENDED SOLIDS SURCHARGE
In the event any industrial waste is found, by the Borough, to have an average suspended solid concentration in excess of 250 mg/l, the owners of, and the users of water in or on, the property from which such wastes are discharged shall be surcharged an amount equal to the product of:
(1) The actual volume of wastes in thousand gallons per billing period exclusive of storm water runoff, surface water and ground water, discharge to the public sanitary sewerage system; and
(2) The "suspended solids surcharge rate". The "suspended solids surcharge rate: shall be determined by the following formula:
Rs = 0.00834 x B (s-250)
Where Rs = the suspended solids surcharge rate in cents per 1,000 gallons of waste discharged
B = the average annual fixed, operating and maintenance cost of the sludge digestion, sludge drying and sludge disposal operations per pound of suspended solids received at the treatment works.
S = the average suspended solid concentration of the abnormal industrial wastes expressed in mg/l.
The figure 250 appearing in the above formula corresponds to the maximum suspended solids concentration permissible without surcharge. The figure 0.00834 is the factor to convert parts per million to pounds per 1,000 gallons. No discount will be permitted for sewage or industrial wastes having suspended solids concentration less than 250 mg/l.
In the event that any industrial waste is found by the Borough, to have a chlorine requirement in excess of thirty (30) milligrams per liter, the producer of said waste shall be surcharges an amount equal to the product of :
(1.) The actual volume of wastes in 1,000 gallons per billing period discharged to the public sanitary sewer system; and
(2.) The "chlorine requirement surcharge rate". The "chlorine requirement surcharge rate" shall be determined by the following formula:
R = 0.00833 P (C-20)
Where Rc = the chlorine requirement surcharge rate in cent per 1,000 gallons of waste discharged
P = the average cost of chlorine to the Borough in cents per pound.
C = the average chlorine requirement of the industrial waste expressed in milligrams per litter as determined in accordance with the Borough Sewer Usage Ordinance.
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The figure 30 appearing in the above formula corresponds to the maximum chlorine requirements which is permissible without surcharge. The figure 0.00833 is the factor to convert milligrams per litter to pounds per 1,000 gallons. No discount will be permitted for sewage or industrial wastes having a chlorine requirement less than 30 milligrams per litter.
43-3-1 COST AND FEES
All costs including but not limited to sampling, analyses, inspections, legal, and engineering fees shall be billed by the Borough at actual costs plus a 5% administrative fee.
43-4-1 SEWER BILLING
All property owners and/or tenants and/or Township will be billed every two months. The billing consists of six bills a year with no more than three estimated readings and no less than three actual usage readings. All estimates shall be based on prior usage and/or prior records. All current bills shall be due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within twenty (20) days from the date of the bill.
All final bills are due and payable when rendered, and shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%) if not paid within ten (10) days from the date of the bill.
43-5-1 REPEAL
Term and Conditions of Ordinance No. 472 and Chapter 43 of the Codification of Ordinances which are inconsistent with those Terms and Conditions set forth herein are repealed hereby.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED by Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro assembled this 17th day of December, 2001. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest lawful date.
Caroline Rhodes motioned and Jean Davis second the adoption of Ordinance 503. Role call vote followed: Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, Yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes. Ordinance passed unanimously by 7-0 role call vote.
Caroline Rhodes introduced the third and final reading of the Police Pension Ordinance 500. She explained this was to adopt the Police Pension Plan Document with the agreements made in arbitration award of 1999 and Act 600 changes as presented, amended, and restated effective January 1, 1999 by Mockenhaupt Associates. Caroline Rhodes motioned acceptance of Ordinance 500 and Jean Davis 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.
Personnel Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman - Committee met with the Manager on December 10th as reported by Finance Committee.
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Recreation Committee: Charles Brand, Chairman - No report.
Public Safety Committee: George Finney, Chairman - No report.
Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee: Paul Snyder Chairman - No Report.
Town-Gown Committee: Mayor Allen, Chairman - Manager McFadden stated he had nothing more to report since Mayor Allen reported on the University-Community Network December 14th meeting with SSHE Administrators.
Committee of the Whole: - Nothing to report.
Solicitor's Report:
Letters where received from Attorney Marsh December 5th and 10th regarding DEP EHB Docket 2000-125-R. Mayor Allen called for an executive session at the close of the meeting to discuss legal matters of DEP EHB Docket 2000-125-R and Borough of Edinboro v. Teledyne Industries, Inc. & Penn Union Corp.
Managers Report:
Manager McFadden furnished information on Fireworks Festival and Homecoming expenses; article in "Governing" on COPS grants; disposal of recovered/abandoned bicycles; status of commercial insurance markets after September 11, 2001; Fax to Beth Bertram, PLCM on suggested agenda items; letter to Rouse regarding insurance agent of record status; and lease with Northwest Tri-County.
Discussion followed on recommendation of Public Works Director and Chief of Police to donate abandoned bicycles to Erie County Memorial Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Manager was instructed to take Resolution 15-2001 back and have it rewritten to allow the Council option to donate to other local organizations as they may specify. Council also requested information on the background of this organization and why chosen.
Manager presented lease for Northwest Tri-County for July 2001 to June 2002. This is same form of lease as in the past. A question if they would be here this year caused the lease to fall through the cracks. Annual amount is $4,000 and if change is to be considered it should be prior to June 2002. Jean Davis motioned the execution of the lease and Caroline Rhodes second. The motion passed unanimously by 7-0 voice vote.
FINANCE:
Mayor Allen introduced the bills for payment. Charles Brand moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $81,797.36 and Jean Davis second. With no objections the motion to approve the bills passed by 7-0 voice vote.
Mayor Allen introduced the payroll ending December 8, 2001 paid December 14, 2001 totaling $49,394.80. Caroline Rhodes motioned for the acceptance and Jean Davis second. It was noted that this pay contained unused vacation days. With no objections
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the payroll was approved by 7-0 voice vote.
Manager McFadden introduced the Tax Anticipation Note of $200,000 as Ordinance 505. It is in the same amount as last year, $200,000 at a rate of 3.5% maturing on December 31, 2002 with an origination fee of $200.00. Discussion followed on seeing if origination fee could be waved and request to repay as rapidly as possible to decrease the amount of interest expense. Charles Brand motioned the acceptance of Ordinance 505 and Jean Davis second. With no objections the ordinance passed unanimously 7-0 by role call vote: Charles Brand, yes; Paul Snyder, yes; Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, yes; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes.
Public Safety:
Mayor Allen mentioned that the police reports were available for Council's review. Charles Brand asked if someone could check on the recycling. The regular hauler has been picking up the recyclables in the same truck two weeks in a row. Manager McFadden stated he would check on this since we get credit for the tonnage of recyclables.
BOCA/Code Enforcement:
Monthly report and memo on liquor license was available for review.
Public Works:
Memo on 2002 liquid fuels tax fund to Edinboro for $13,053 was in packets for review. Caroline Rhodes asked for historical information on the amount in the past. Manager McFadden stated it was lower than usual because they use a formula with road mileage and population census. As Council was aware the census was 7736 and with the 2000 census it was now 6950.
Wastewater Collection & Treatment:
Sludge disposal services bid advertisement was available for review.
water system:
Monthly report of water department was available for review.
Community development/project coordination:
Monthly report was available for review. Also available was 2002 CDBG application suggestions and ideas for review.
Communications:
Letters from PLCM thanking Mayor Allen for his service; Erie County Association of Boroughs with January meeting date; and E.A.H.S. regarding Fountain Plaque.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Letter was received from George M. Roberts resigning from the Civil Service Commission. Caroline Rhodes motioned acceptance of his resignation and Charles Brand second. Council thanked Mr. Roberts for his service and with 7-0 unanimous voice vote accepted his resignation. Manager McFadden was instructed to advertise the opening on the Civil Service Commission the first of the year.
Also available was letters to YMCA in response to their request for 2002 pool donation and to Washington Township regarding request for access to wildfowl hunting in the Township.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to executive session at 5:40 p.m. to discuss legal matters concerning DEP EHB Docket 2000-125-R, sewer agreement with Washington Township; and Borough of Edinboro v. Teledyne Industries, Inc. & Penn Union Corp. documentation. Council reconvened at 6:25 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Caroline Rhodes motioned and Jean Davis second that Council direct the Manager and Mayor by Resolution 17-2001 to execute, acknowledge, and deliver appropriate documents to Washington Township regarding sewer agreement.
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 17-2001
WHEREAS, at the direction of the Council of the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro and of the Board of the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edinboro, a team consisting of the Solicitor, the Manager, the consulting Engineer and the Superintendent of Waste Water Collection and Treatment has been negotiating terms and conditions of a joint project WWCT agreement with representatives of the Township of Washington and the Washington Township Sewer Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Borough/Municipal team has reported to Council and the Board that the form of agreement as of this date substantially reflects the most recent requests of the Township/Township Authority negotiators; benefits the ecological concerns of the Edinboro Lake watershed; meets the concerns of the Council/Board that the agreement be businesslike in nature and not be adverse to the interest of the residents of the Borough and the customers of the Authority; and is acceptable to the Borough/Authority negotiating team.
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED by Council assembled this 17th day of December, 2001, that the appropriate Borough officials hereby are directed to execute the Agreement presented this date by the Borough Solicitor and to deliver same to the Township of Washington for action by the Township.
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Role Call Vote followed: Paul Snyder, yes; Robert Gray, yes; George Finney, no; Jean Davis, yes; Caroline Rhodes, yes; Charles Brand, yes; and Mayor Allen, yes. Motion carried by 6-1 role call vote.
Attorney Marsh wanted to take time to acknowledge the three members who would be leaving Council as of January 7, 2002. George Finney has been a member from January 7, 1974 until January 2002; Charles Brand was a member in 1996 and again 1998 to 2002; while Mayor Allen was elected in January 1990 and became Deputy Mayor in 1991, and Mayor in 1992 to present. Attorney Marsh asked Council to think about if they received $1 for every meeting they attended they would be wealthy people. He acknowledged that they gave freely of their time and expertise to the Borough. They have come through difficult problems and dealt with them. As a Solicitor for 35 years he felt this was the best run Council and municipal organization he had dealt with. Everyone would like to thank you all whole heartily. Council agreed and informed them that they would be honored following the meeting at the holiday gathering.
Mayor Allen also thanked all members of committees and boards for their service over the past year.
Adjournment:
Charles Brand motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 7-0 voice vote at 6:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
______________________ _____________________________
Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor
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HIGHLIGHTS
HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
December 17, 2001
COUNCIL APPROVED:
· Payment of bills
· Payment of payroll
· Minutes - Regular Meeting Dec. 3rd
· Ordinance 505 - Tax Anticipation Note
· Ordinance 501 - Tax Levy 26 mills
· Final reading of Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance 503
· Final reading of Water Ordinance 504
· Final reading of Ordinance 500 - Police Pension
· Resolution 16-2001- Budget FY2002
· Resolution 17-2001 - Sewer Agreement with Washington Township
· Accepted resignation of George Roberts on Civil Service Commission
· Northwestern Tri-County Intermediate Unit Lease
POSTPONED
· Vacancy Alternate Environmental & Shade Tree Advisory Committee
· Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for side yards 10' in Scots Glen Subdivision amending PRD
· Public Indecency Ordinance 502 - Planning & Zoning Commission
· Resolution 15-2001 regarding abandoned bicycles
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Council Meeting January 7 7:00 p.m.
· Authority Meeting January 14, 2001 5:00 p.m.
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MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
· rewrite resolution 15-2001 - bicycles abandoned - also info on organizations for donation to
· Advertise Opening Civil Service Commission - George Roberts' resigned 12/17/01
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HOME RULE BOROUGH OF EDINBORO COUNCIL MEETING
December 17, 2001
4:30 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 December 3, 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) - Memo from Tom Schruers
B. Scots Glen Subdivision request - Manager, Building Inspector, and Solicitor working on amendment language. - tabled
C. FY2002 BUDGET -
1. Resolution adopting budget RESOLUTION 16-2001
2. Adoption Tax Levy-Ordinance 501
VI. Committee Reports
1. Cable TV - Robert Gray, Chairman
2. Finance Committee - Jean Davis, Chairman
a) Met in executive session December 14th with Management to negotiate 2 year contract
b) Memo Management Contract - ACTION:
3. Ordinance Review Committee - Caroline Rhodes, Chairman
a) Police Pension Ordinance 500 - ACTION: Final reading - vote
b) Edinboro Water Regulations Ordinance 504- ACTION: Final reading - vote
c) Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance 503 - ACTION: Final reading - vote
4. Personnel Committee – Charles Brand, Chairman
a) Met with Manager Dec 10th.
b) Working on Management employment agreement
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 : Call for executive session
1. December 5th letter from Attorney Marsh - FYI
2. Letter of December 5th from Attorney Marsh - FYI
3. December 10th letter form Attorney Marsh - FYI
B. Orr Brothers: nothing new
C. Sidewalks: no update
D. Borough of Edinboro v. Teledyne Industries, Inc. & Penn Union Corp.
1. Letter of December 10th from Attorney Marsh - FYI
2. Request by Roger Travis
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 from Coaxial 2002
· Get numbers of clients per municipalities serviced by Food Bank request 10/22/2001 (awaiting figures from Food Bank - Ella said too busy until after holidays) by 2/02
· Send updated letter to municipalities with number of clients and their percentage request 10/22/01 by 2/02 (waiting for figures from Food Bank)
· Work with Washington Township & Water Superintendent on emergency management plan for water service - Buck & Butch Request 11/5/01 by FEB 2002
2. Memo - "Governing" magazine COPS grant article - FYI
3. Memo - Disposal of recovered/abandoned bicycles ACTION: Resolution 15-2001
4. Status of Commercial Insurance Markets After Events of Sept. 11 - FYI
5. Fax to Beth Bertram, PLCM - Suggested Agenda Items - FYI
6. Insurance Agent of record status - FYI
7. Lease Northwest Tri-County - ACTION: To enter into agreement
B. Finance
1. Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid December 17, 2001 Action: Motion to approve bills $ 81,797.36
2. Authorization to Approve Payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending December 8, 2001 paid December 14, 2001 totaling $ 49,394.80
3. Tax Anticipation Note $200,000 - ACTION: Ordinance 505
C. Personnel
1.
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D. Public Safety
1. Emergency Management
2. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
3. EVFD
4. Police
a) Police Reports - FYI
5. Employee Safety Committee
E. BOCA/Code Enforcement
1. Monthly Report - FYI
2. MEMO- Liquor License - 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 - FYI
b) 2002 Liquid Fuels Tax Fund $13,053 for Edinboro - FYI
4. Park & Recreation
5. Lake
6. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
7. Dam
8. Recycling Leaves
I. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
1. Sludge Disposal Services Bid - Advertisement - FYI
J. Water System
1. Monthly Progress Reports - FYI
2.
K. Community Development/Project Coordination
1. Monthly report - FYI
2. 2002 CDBG Application Suggestions/Ideas - FYI
IX Communications
A. PLCM - Thank you to Mayor Allen
B. Erie County Association of Boroughs - January Meeting
C. E.A.H.S. letter of Dec 10th - FYI
X. New Business
XI. Special Reports
XII. Adjournment
REMINDERS:
Authority Meeting Monday, January 14, 2002 5:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting Monday, January 7, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Berkheimer Associates sitting - Feb.4 & April 1stNoon-2p.m., Feb.11 & April 8th3-6
CDBG Hearing - February 11, 2002 6:45 p.m.
PLCB Campus-Community Coalition: January 24, March 7, April 11, May 2nd 2002 5:30 p.m. Location undecided.
2002 Council Schedule:
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 @4.30 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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