1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence & Pledge of
Allegiance
3. Roll Call done by: Nina Mulnix
Council present: Councilmember Cardiff, Councilmember Corrales, Councilmember Perovich,
Councilmember Shoub
Council not present: Councilmember Batzel, Councilmember Bayko, Councilmember Cole.
Other staff present: Solicitor Craig Alexander, Borough Manager Jaime Peticca, Code
Enforcement Officer Andrea McCord, Borough Secretary Nina Mulnix, Engineer Don
Glenn, Fire Chief Brian Lindbloom.
4. Notice of Executive Session held September
06, 2022, for matters of personnel and litigation.
Announcement from Solicitor Alexander: Agenda item # 15 has a
typographical error. Motion should read Motion to Approve Advertising of
Ordinance 3-2022 replacing Prefabricated Metal Storage Sheds 202-24 and replacing
it with a new 202-24, entitled Storage Containers.
5. Council President Kris Cardiff to administer
the PSAB Junior Council Person to Trafford Borough’s JCP member, Ally Moraca.
Response: Councilmember Cardiff thanked Councilmembers
Perovich and Corrales for putting the Jr Council Program together. We are
very excited about the program. At this time Miss Moraca was sworn in.
6. Approve the August 2nd, 2022, Regular
Council Meeting Minutes.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Perovich
c. Discussion: No Discussion
d. Vote: 4, 0, 3 Absent
7. Approve the September 06, 2022, expense
voucher list.
a. Motion: Councilmember Corrales
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion: No Discussion
d. Vote: 4, 0, 3 Absent
8. Public Comment
Councilmember Cardiff to provide response after each resident
completes their comments.
a. Public Comment for all matters which the
public has concern. No public comment or
questions on agenda items will be received after this point.
b. Public comment for motions not listed on
the agenda will be received when called for
c. Borough Response
Lynwood Leeman (334 4th Street) Mr. Leeman has concerns
regarding the numerous street openings and unfinished sidewalks within the
borough. He would like to know does council and the borough oversee what the utility
companies do? There was a concern over
the garbage ordinance, people that live in the borough need to be told that an ordinance
exists. There was work done by the light company, they installed new poles and there
are hazards by the uncompleted work and the concrete needs to be completed.
Response:
Ms. Peticca- The borough gathered the list of streets that need to
be addressed. The borough will be reaching out to all the utility companies to
follow through with the work that needs to be completed.
Councilmember Cardiff: The garbage concerns can be addressed by the
borough and the information regarding garbage collection procedure can be posted
on our website.
Mark Kozubal (14 Meadow Street) Thanked the borough for the removal
of the debris on Forbes Road. Mr. Kozubal stated the gas company mentioned to
him there is a small gas leak down on his property and he would like to see
that repaired before the borough spends the money to have Meadow Street paved.
Response:
Ms. Peticca-
The borough will contact the gas company to repair the leak.
Mark Bittner (130 Bradford Sq Drive) Addressing some concerns
about the condition of the road on Hillcrest, the road is creating unsafe driving
conditions and it’s posing many difficulties to maneuver around in that area by
foot or vehicle. Would like to know when we will see the completed repairs.
Response:
Engineer Don Glenn- Depending on the weather the Hillcrest project
is slated to start on Thursday September 8th. The finished project
should be completed within one week.
Mark Frydrych (8 Meadow Street). Quick update to council, there have
been a few improvements on Meadow Street. The residents are still seeing garbage
placed out before the designated day. There has been an ongoing neighbor
dispute and I would like to see more police coverage. Can we confirm how many
times a street in the borough gets patrolled? Would like to see some
accountability. Would like to know if the container will be removed before
paving starts on Meadow Street? How can there be more communication from
Council and the borough to resolve the issues within the borough? Would like to
see that addressed.
Response:
Ms. Peticca-We can have code address the garbage issue.
Councilmember Cardiff- The borough will pass on the concern regarding
police coverage and other police questions to the Mayor and Chief of Police.
Renee Kociela (144 Jackson Avenue) There has been communication with
Waste Management, and I have some information from the claims department. The
claim was misplaced with a change of their staff, but they said that the
borough would be receiving a check in a few days. Mrs. Kociela stated she is excited
to know that the curb is going to be repaired and is hoping the road will be as
well.
Response: Solicitor Alexander There has been communication with
Waste Management and the borough manager. The claim is to remain open until everything
is resolved and repaired.
9. Report from Borough Engineer, Glenn Engineering
a. Report Submitted: 1st part of
the report, the contractor expects to move on to Hillcrest as early as
Thursday. 2nd thing is item # 14 on the agenda, we’ve been in
contact with the DEP about the flow meter process and what the borough plans to
do about the process.
b. Public comment on Mr. Glenn’s report: No
comments or questions.
c. Glenn Engineering dismissed from meeting
10. Mayor’s Report: Emergency Services Report
was handed out to council.
11. Committee
Reports
a. Community & Economic Development (Chair Steve Perovich/Co-chair Justin
Batzel) Perovich- Nothing to report
b. General Government & Finance (Chair Pat Bayko/Co-chair Chris Corrales)
Corrales- The councilmembers have been meeting with the borough manager
to discuss and prepare the 2023 budget.
c. Parks & Recreation (Chair Justin Batzel/Co-chair Steve Perovich)
Perovich- Recreation received a donation form the Penn Trafford School
District, and the next activity is the upcoming Halloween activity. There are
some concerns about the walking trail that need to be addressed.
d. Planning, Property, & Ordinances (Chair Casey Shoub/Co-chair Zack Cole) Shoub-
Special note and thank you was made to Code for all the efforts made since her
hire date, the amount of income brought in has surpassed the amount budgeted. Code
Enforcement read her report.
e. Public Safety (Chair Chris Corrales/Co-chair Pat Bayko)
Corrales- The Mayor’s report was read out loud. A traffic detailed is
also being conducted throughout the borough regarding speeding complaints.
f. Public Works & Sanitation (Chair Zack Cole/Co-chair Casey Shoub) Shoub-
Nothing to report
g. President Kris Cardiff- Our new Junior Council person Ally Moraca
read her introduction essay to council and attendees. President Cardiff
read his report. During the next several months Miss Moraca will be cycling
through all the municipal departments and other communities to gain knowledge of
local government. Upcoming discussion meeting we will have some state representatives
and senators in attendance to demonstrate a small presentation. President
Cardiff also extended a thank you to all of council for their time and
commitment.
12. Approve Ordinance 2-2022 to amend
the PMRS benefit contribution to $1,250.00 per non uniform employee per quarter.
a. Motion: Councilmember Perovich
b. Second: Councilmember Shoub
c. Discussion- No discussion
d. Vote: 4, 0, 3 (Absent)
13. Motion to ratify the Public Works Contract
for the next four (4) years 2023-2026.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Corrales
c. Discussion- No discussion
d. Vote: 4, 0, 3 (Absent)
14. Motion to approve the Flow meter
installation per the DEP consent order on Forbes Road as advised by Borough
Engineer.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Corrales
c. Discussion- Mr. Glenn mentioned this information
earlier in his report.
d. Vote: 4, 0, 3 (Absent)
15. Motion to approve Ordinance 3-2022
replacing Prefabricated Metal Storage Sheds 202-24 and replacing it with a new
202-24, entitled Storage Containers.
a. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
b. Second: Councilmember Perovich
c. Discussion- Corrales asked what is the difference?
Current section is prefabricated sheds, the borough wanted to make it any
prefabricated metal container, also including dumpster and group into one ordinance
under the container family. Including all containers used for storage.
d. Vote: 4, 0, 3 (Absent)
16. New Business. The borough made mention for
public interest of the parking lot on Cavitt Ave. The lot is owned by the borough
it is up for sale, and the lot is a commercial piece of property.
17. Old Business. No old business.
18. Adjournment
a. Announce the next regular meeting for
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
b. Move to adjourn
c. Motion: Councilmember Shoub
d. Second: Councilmember Perovich
e. Discussion- There is a correction to the
location of the meeting, it is to be held in the Manchester Room.
f. Vote: 4, 0, 3 (Absent)
Respectfully
Submitted,
Nina M Mulnix