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Call to Order:
Monday, February 11, 2002, Mayor Caroline Rhodes called the CDBG hearing to order at 6:50 p.m. Present were Mayor Rhodes, Jean Davis, Mary Ann Horne, H. Robert Cannell, Paul Snyder, Robert Gray, Manager McFadden, Assistant to the Manager Marie Lander, and CDBG Coordinator Vicki Chesley.
Purpose of Hearing:
Mayor Rhodes explained that the purpose of the hearing was to take input for the FY2002 CDBG Program, which was advertised January 30, 2002 in the Erie Times.
Presentation of FY2002 CDBG Program:
Vicki Chesley, CDBG Coordinator read part of the public notice explaining the proposed CDBG projects:
Public Facilities and Improvements: Phase III, IV & V Central Business District $40,500
Parks and Recreation - Lakeside Trail, Improvements to Borough Parks $55,805
Removal of Architectural Barriers - West Normal Street & Darrow Road $30,000
Question & Answer Period:
Mayor Rhodes asked for input from Council since no public was present at the hearing. Council member Jean Davis asked what Phase II, IV, & V was? Vicki Chesley stated that Phase III was Mill Street and Short Street; Phase IV was 6N bridge to the Route 99 intersection; and Phase V is from the Route 99 intersection to Copper Coin on 6N.
Mayor Rhodes asked about the Lakeside Trail and if an engineering drawing was available. Ms. Chesley stated that Matt Tighe, contractor who installed original trail, had estimated a figure to complete the work, which she in turn added 15% for inflation. Paul Snyder stated that Buildings, Streets, & Grounds Committee was discussing the trail on private property and the requirement of sidewalks. He also stated that the committee was reviewing the trail to the post office.
Being no residents or public present interested in speaking, the Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn.
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Adjournment:
Jean Davis motioned for adjournment and Mary Ann Horne second, with no objections it was unanimously approved by 6-0 voice vote at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
_________________________ _____________________________
Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Caroline Rhodes
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Call to Order:
The following Council members were present: H. Robert Cannell, Jean Davis, Robert Gray, Mary Ann Horne, Paul Snyder, and Mayor Caroline Rhodes. Member absent was Christopher A. Gillette. Also in attendance were E.R. Buck McFadden and Marie Lander, Assistant to the Manager.
Mayor Rhodes introduced the minutes from the regular council meeting held January 21, 2002. Mary Ann Horne moved for approval of the minutes and Jean Davis second. The minutes passed unanimously by voice vote of 6-0.
Being no public present, Mayor Rhodes moved on to old business.
Scots Glen Subdivision request was tabled.
Public Indecency Ordinance 502 was tabled awaiting Ordinance Review Committee meeting.
Designation of organization for disposal of recovered/abandoned bicycles tabled last meeting was reviewed. The following organizations requested the bikes: Edinboro Kiwanis, Erie County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Association Chapter 435, Erie City Missions, Community of Caring, GECAC, Summit Auto Auction & Notary, and Saint Vincents High School. Mary Ann Horne motioned to donate bikes to Edinboro Kiwanis to repair and give away to local children with helmets. H.Robert Cannell second the motion which passed by 6-0 voice vote.
Cable TV Liaison: Robert Gray - no report
Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Mary Ann Horne - no report meet first Sunday of each month.
Erie County Boroughs Association Liaison: H. Robert Cannell - no report. Mr. Cannell orally reported he had attended ECBA meeting.
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Erie County Planning Liaison: Chris Gillette - no report
EUP Administration liaison: Mayor Caroline Rhodes - Mayor Rhodes reported she attended luncheon with President Pogue and discussed cooperation regarding public safety and police. It is hoped to have a meeting with Police Chiefs and Managers to discuss this subject.
EVFD Board Liaison: Mayor Caroline Rhodes - Oral report that they met Sunday February 10th from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. discussing problems.
Finance Committee: Chairman Mary Ann Horne, Jean Davis, Caroline Rhodes - Mary Ann Horne reported that the committee meets every Monday at 1:30 with the Manager and/or Assistant to the Manager to review purchase orders. The Committee has requested research on Nextel phones and medical insurance options with potential savings to use for counter proposals in negotiations.. Also discussed was auto insurance paid 100% by Borough for the Fire Department. Paul Snyder reminded Council that the Borough also pays a share of workers comp for the fire department as well as plowing snow and water & sewer service. Mayor Rhodes added that the Borough also give a $10,000 contribution yearly to match Washington Townships donation. Mayor Rhodes requested management to prepare a list of EVFD related costs for the last five (5) years for discussion in Finance Committee next week. Paul Snyder stated that the Borough contributes approximately $19,000, Washington Township $10,000, and EUP $6,000. Discussion will continue each Monday.
GEAR Liaison: Robert Gray - no report
Authority Liaison: Jean Davis - no report meeting cancelled.
Ordinance Review Committee: Chairman Jean Davis, Paul Snyder, H. Robert Cannell - Meeting cancelled due to weather Feb 4th and discussion followed on rescheduling. February 20th at 7p.m. would be advertised.
Pension Committee Liaison: Paul Snyder Alternate: Caroline Rhodes - Paul reported he met with William Asay and management on Feb 7th. He had a better understanding and felt the Committee of the Whole should meet to discuss the Pension plan after they receive the following: Plan review by William Asay; completed audit; and March meeting with Merrill Lynch and the investment groups. With this information he felt the committee could make an informed decision around April 1st.
Personnel Committee: Chairman H. Robert Cannell, Caroline Rhodes, Mary Ann Horne - Chairman Cannell reported that Dianna Shimpeno requested to be alternate on the Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee. Mr. Cannell motioned to appoint Dianna Shimpeno to the Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee alternate; Maggi Stablein to Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a term expiring January 5, 2005, and Stephen J. O'Neill to the Civil Service commission for a term to
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expire January 31, 2005. Mary Ann Horne second the motion and with no objections the motion passed by 6-0 voice vote. Paul Snyder requested that appointment letters be mailed to them.
PLCM delegate to Campus Community Coalition: Chris Gillette - Alternate: H. Robert Cannell - Mr. Cannell and Manager McFadden were leaving after the Council meeting for the University-Community Network "Creative Ways to Encourage Collaboration Between Campuses & Communities" in Carlisle.
Recreation, Lake, Environment Committee: Chairman Robert Gray, Mary Ann Horne, Jean Davis - Chairman Robert Gray reported that on January 28th they met with Public Works Director Tom Schruers to discuss life guards. On February 4th they met with Sherri Meabon of YMCA to discuss hours and lifeguard wages. The minimum she could see was 12-5pm with two life guards every day from when school is out until September 2nd and weekends from May 27th until school is out on Pat Crawford Beach and Park. Cost for administering this is $3,000 and the estimate for lifeguards was $7,524. Discussion followed about budget being $8,000. Mr. Gray motioned and Mary Ann Horne second to accept agreement with YMCA for lifeguards & setting beach hours. After more discussion on funding, Jean Davis motioned to postpone until next meeting while the Manager sends a letter to the regional recreation committee formed by Washington Township to report to them about Borough's unability to continue lifeguards as in the past. Included with letter would be a copy of the agreement, estimate costs for lifeguards as outlined by Ms. Meabon, detail of our budget of $8,000, hours in the past and present hours under this agreement. The letter should request help in any way possible to have lifeguards on the beaches. Response should be received by February 25th meeting and copies sent to Township Council members also. Motion passed by unanimous 6-0 voice vote.
Public Safety Committee: Chairman Paul Snyder, H. Robert Cannell, Chris Gillette - Mr. Snyder gave an oral report that they met January 28th at 7:30 p.m. and discussed effect of Police on Safety and Budget of Borough as well as COPS grants. Next meeting to be held February 18th at 7:30 p.m. It was noted that many concerned residents attended and planned to be back at this meeting.
Streets, Buildings, & Grounds Committee: Chairman Chris Gillette, Robert Gray, Paul Snyder - Next meeting February 18th at 6:30 p.m.
EUP Town-Gown LCB Issues: Mary Ann Horne Alternate: H. Robert Cannell - Ms. Horne reported that they meet once a month because of a grant to decrease alcohol on campuses. They look at alternatives and education. Presently researching training for bar tenders to recognize problems.
Washington Township Liaison: Jean Davis - nothing to report.
Ongoing Legal Cases Liaison: Mayor Caroline Rhodes
Committee of the Whole - Mayor Rhodes - Schedule meeting with solicitor for February 25th at 6:00 p.m. prior to Council meeting.
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Being no further updates, Mayor Rhodes moved on to the Solicitors Report.
Correspondence was available from Solicitor Marsh regarding DEP v. Borough of Edinboro, et. al. EHB Docket No. 2000-125-R to DEP for review.
Manager McFadden stated that a meeting was held on February 7th to discuss Emergency Management Response Plan update with Walt Patterson, EUP; Tom Schruers, Public Works Director; Thom Gebhardt, EVFD Chief; Management; and Dale Robinson, ECEMA. The group will meet once a month to update our plan. It is also the Manager's recommendation to bring Emergency Management Coordinator in house and his recommendation is Tom Schruers.
Mayor Rhodes requested update on July 4th insurance request. Manager McFadden stated that the Borough can not provide insurance to individuals and he had verbally responded to Jo Ann Hornamen this information. It was also noted that members of the Fire Works Committee were not comfortable with crafters without insurance because of their personal assets that must be protected in case of liability suit.
Regarding stop signs Chief Craft is prepared to report back to the Buildings, Streets, & Grounds Committee on February 18th.
Mayor Rhodes introduced the bills for payment. Jean Davis moved approval of the submitted bills totaling $169,350.83 dated February 11, 2002 and Mary Ann Horne seconded. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote of 6-0. Discussion followed on travel reimbursements protocol and advertisements in the Times News with possible reduced text.
Mayor Rhodes proceeded in acceptance of the payroll as submitted for the period ending January 19, 2002 and paid January 25, 2002 totaling $49,933.42 and for the period ending February 2, 2002 and paid February 8, 2002 totaling $50,591.61. Mary Ann Horne moved approval of the payroll and H. Robert Cannell seconded. The motion approving the payroll, overtime reports, and supplemental time sheets passed unanimously by voice vote 6-0. Paul Snyder requested police payroll biweekly recaps be condensed down like the other departments.
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PUBLIC SAFETY:
Safety Committee training - Letter from Penn Prime Cheryl A. Lees, Loss Control Specialist reviewed training topics and annual training for Act 44 as required held January 8, 2002.
Dave Zamierowski, Code Enforcement Officer - no report.
No report from Tom Schruers, Public Works Director.
No report at this time.
Memo from Butch Shafer, Water Department Superintendent outlined concerns as requested by Mr. Cannell at the last Council meeting about regular water breaks on Harrison Drive.
Memo on CDBG ADA modifications for FFY200 and FFY2001 were available for review.
Bids for ADA Modifications to the Edinboro municipal Building using CDBG funding were opened February 7th at 11 a.m. Robert Marz, Roth Marz Architectural Firm sent a summary of the bids and recommended the Borough accept the low bid end award the contract to Considine Biebel & Co. for their bid amount of $54,700. The bids were as follows:
Barnhart Builders $75,650
Considine Biebel $54,700
Eriez Construction $66,700
H. Platt Company $57,940
McGregor Construction $88,375
Monarch Development $74,750
Whalen Contracting $66,267
Jean Davis motioned and Mary Ann Horne second the awarding of bid to Considine Biebel & Co. for their low bid of $54,700 as recommended by Roth Marz Architectural Firm. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote of 6-0.
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Paul Snyder motioned and H. Robert Cannell second to accept the projects as outlined in the FFY 2002 final synopsis presented tonight at the CDBG Hearing. With no objections the motion carried by 6-0 voice vote.
Correspondence received included Terrorism training seminar brochure, Erie County Association of Boroughs new slate of officers; County of Erie Department of Planning on recycling program; C.A.L.L. letter of January 23rd; and ECATO schools notice for 2002.
Mary Ann Horne reported that Paul Snyder and herself had researched DSL connections. There are two kinds static and dynamic. Static cost $69.95 per month with option if loose connection you don't loose address. Dynamic is $49.95 per month with promotion a free modem but would need new router approximately $100 and installation of $150. This includes ISP, phone line and email. After discussion, Mary Ann Horne agreed to go back and find out more about number of email addresses, access, web site, etc.
H.Robert Cannell requested that when an important memo is handed out by the Mayor or Manager that it should be sent to Council members' homes or emailed to them not just put into their mailboxes. Email addresses where distributed to the Mayor who will in turn send an email to each with these emails to verify connection.
With no further business Mayor Rhodes asked for adjournment. Paul Snyder motioned for adjournment, and with no objections it was unanimously approved by 6-0 voice vote at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Manager E.R. Buck McFadden Mayor Caroline Rhodes
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HIGHLIGHTS
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February 11, 2002
· Payment of bills
· Payment of payroll
· Minutes of January 2 - regular & re-organizational
· CDBG Projects for FY 2002
· Designated Edinboro Kiwanis for organization for disposal of recovered/abandoned bicycles
· Appointed Stephen J. O'Neill to Civil Service Commission for term to expire 1/31/05
· Appointed Maggi Stablein to Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee term to expire 1/5/05
· Appoint Dianna Shimpeno as alternate to Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
· Awarded Bid ADA modifications to: Comsidine Biebel & Co $54,700
· Indecency Ordinance 502 - Ordinance Review Committee
· Scots Glen Subdivision request
· Lifeguard agreement with YMCA
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
· Council of the Whole March 2nd 9:30 a.m. (tour facilities & work on goals)
· Executive Session February 25h 6-7pm with Solicitor
· Council Meeting February 25th 7:00 p.m.
· Authority Meeting March 11th 5:00 p.m.
· Streets, Buildings & Ground Committee - February 18 - 6:30 p.m. (municipal building repairs; bathhouse; dumpsters; stop signs Shelhamer Dr.; & sidewalks)
· Ordinance Review Committee - February 20th 7:00 p.m. (Indecency Ordinance; Garbage Ordinance; & Codification)
· Finance Committee Every Monday 1:30 p.m.
· Public Safety Committee - February 18th 7:30 p.m.
· Pension meeting - Merrill Lynch/ William Asay - discuss plans, investment policy
· Thank you to H G Gillespie Foundation for 2001 donation - BUCK
· Nextel phones & Medical insurance options & 5 years EVFD related costs of Borough -- For Finance Committee meeting 2/18 1:30 p.m. - MARIE
· Write letter to Regional Recreation Committee --on lifeguards - BUCK
CDBG HEARING
February 11, 2002
6:45 p.m.
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February 11, 2002
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order by Mayor Rhodes
II. Roll Call: H. Robert Cannell __, Jean Davis __, Christopher A. Gillette ABSENT, Robert Gray __, Mary Ann Horne ____, Paul Snyder ___, Mayor Caroline Rhodes __.
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 January 21, 2002 ACTION: Motion to approve minutes
2.
IV Persons Requesting Time To Address Council
1.
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V. Old Business
A. Scots Glen Subdivision request - Manager, Building Inspector, and Solicitor working on amendment language. - tabled
B. Disposal of recovered/abandoned bicycles - Designate organization -
i) Edinboro Kiwanis
ii) Erie County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Association Chapter 435
iii) Erie City Mission
iv) Comm. Of Caring
v) GECAC
ACTION: vote
C. Public Indecency Ordinance 502 (in Ordinance Review Committee)
VI. Committee & Liaison Reports
1. Cable TV Liaison - Bob Gray - no report
2. Chamber of Commerce Liaison - Mary Ann Horne - no report
3. Erie County Borough Association Liaison - Bob Cannell - No report
4. Erie County Planning Liaison - Chris Gillette - no report
5. EUP Administration Liaison - Mayor Rhodes - no report
6. EVFD Board Liaison - Mayor Rhodes - no report
7. Finance Committee - Mary Ann Horne, Chair - No Report
8. GEAR Liaison - Bob Gray - no report
9. Authority Liaison - Jean Davis - no report
10. Ordinance Review Committee - Jean Davis, Chair - Meeting scheduled Feb 18th 6:30 p.m.
11. Pension Committee Liaison - Paul Snyder - Met February 7th with William Asay of Mockenhaupt Association and Management.
12. Personnel Committee – Bob Cannell, Chair - Recommendations to appoint:
a) Dianna Shimpeno - Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee term to expire January 5, 2005
b) Maggi Stablein - Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee - alternate
c) Stephen J. O'Neill - Civil Service Commission term to expire January 31, 2005
ACTION: Appointments
13. PLCM Campus Community - Chris Gillette, Delegate; Bob Cannell , Alternate - Bob Cannell to attend Feb. 12th University-Community Network "Creative Ways to Encourage Collaboration Between Campuses & Communities" with Manager McFadden.
14. Recreation/Lake/Environment - Bob Gray, Chair - Meeting held February 4th Report - Action: Agreement with YMCA for Lifeguards & Setting beach hours
15. Public Safety – Paul Snyder, Chair - no report
16. Street, Buildings, and Grounds – Chris Gillette, Chair -no report
17. Town-Gown LCB issues - Mary Ann Horne, Liaison - no report
18. Washington Township Liaison - Jean Davis - no report
19. Committee of the Whole - Mayor Rhodes - no report
VII Solicitor's Report:
A. DEP EHB Docket 2000-125- R (PADEP Order of May 9, 2000:
1) Letter from Attorney Marsh to DEP February 6, 2002 - FYI
B. Orr Brothers: nothing new
C. Sidewalks: no update
D. Borough of Edinboro v. Teledyne Industries, Inc., et al., No. 13555-1999 (C.C.P. Erie C'ty)
1)
VIII Manager's Report:
A. Manager
1. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO:
· Set up meeting for Emergency Management Response Plan update - to be completed 2002
· See about getting EDINBORO.GOV as domain (Marie L. & Roy L. working on Cable access web site - www.boro.edinboro.pa.us) cable access is available and Internet Access Committee researching options & related costs will be discussed with Finance Committee in February 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)
· Contact Insurance company on 4th July event
· Thank you to H G Gillespie Foundation for 2001 donation
· Review Stop signs on Shelhamer Drive - Chief to report back Building, Streets & Grounds Committee who will inform Paul Snyder so he can talk to resident requesting information
B. Finance
1. Authorization to Approve Bills, to be paid February 11, 2002 Action: Motion to approve bills $ 169,350.83
2. Authorization to Approve Payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending January 19, 2002 paid January 25, 2002 totaling $ 49,933.42
3. Authorization to Approve Payroll
Action: Motion to approve payroll ending February 02, 2002 paid February 08, 2002 totaling $ 50,591.61
4.
C. Personnel
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D. Public Safety
1. Emergency Management
2. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
3. EVFD
4. Police
a) Police Reports - no report
5. Employee Safety Committee
a) Safety Committee training January 8, 2002 - FYI
E. BOCA/Code Enforcement
1. Monthly Report - no report
F. Planning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
G. Zoning – See BOCA/Code Enforcement Report
H. Public Works
1. Sanitation
2. Building & Property
3. Streets/Storm Sewers/Signals/Signs
a) Monthly report - no report
4. Park & Recreation
5. Lake
6. Environmental Shade Tree Advisory Committee
7. Dam
8. Recycling Leaves
I. Wastewater Collection & Treatment
1.
J. Water System
1. Monthly Progress Reports - no report
2. Memo on Harrison Drive water line - FYI
K. Community Development/Project Coordination
1. Monthly report - no report
2. Awarding of bid for CDBG ADA Modifications - opened 11 a.m. 2/7/02 - ACTION: AWARD BID
IX Communications
A. Terrorism Training Seminar - FYI
B. Erie County Association of Boroughs - FYI
C. Erie County Recycling Program - FYI
D. C.A.L.L. - FYI
E. ECATO Schools 2002 - FYI
X. New Business
XI. Special Reports
XII. Adjournment
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REMINDERS:
Finance Committee Meeting Monday's 1:30 p.m.
Ordinance Review Committee - Monday February 18th, 6:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole - Tour Building & Goal Setting: Saturday, March 2 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Authority Meeting Monday, February 11, 2002 5:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting Monday, February 25, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Berkheimer Associates sitting - Feb.4 & April 1stNoon-2p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m., and Feb.11 & April 8th 3-6p.m.
PLCB Campus-Community Coalition: January 24, March 7, April 11, May 2nd 2002 5:30 p.m. Location undecided.
2002 Council Meeting Schedule:
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, Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, & Dec 2 at 7:00 p.m.; and December 16 @4.30 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.
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