## TIDIOUTE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2022

Council President David Manning called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm by leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The regular monthly meeting was held as advertised in the Tidioute Borough Office located at 129 Main Street with the following Council members and staff present:

### David Manning Cindy Paulmier Trisha Hulings John Brown Heather Cass Crystal Heenan, Borough Manager William Kiel, Code Enforcement Officer Amanda Mesel, Administrative Assistant

The meeting was available to the public via conference call. Diane Jameson and Dolores Timco joined via conference call.

Public Comment: Comment: Resident, Dolores Timco joined via conference call and wanted to let Council know that the sign with business listings located at the entrance to town is going to be redone. She is currently working with other local business owners and is in contact with the original sign painter working out the details. Mrs. Timco proposed Council get a quote from the same company to replace the information sign at the intersection of Buckingham and Main Street. Borough Manager, Crystal Heenan and Dolores previously discussed the idea and both suggest Council use the money the Borough saved with the donation of flowers by greenhouse owner Ms. Sandy Palmer. Sandy had requested that Council do a community project with this money. Crystal Heenan confirmed that there was $500.00 budgeted for the flowers which could be used for this project. Council agreed this would be a good project for that money also. Council advised Dolores to get a quote to them for the sign by next meeting if possible. Minutes and Approval of Treasurers Report and Bills: and Approval of Treasurers Report and Bills: Motioned by John Brown, seconded by Cindy Paulmier, to accept the minutes of the previous meeting minutes, as well as the treasurers report and approving payment of the bills. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor: Codes: Mayor Henry O. Brown was absent from the meeting. No report was provided. Codes: Code Enforcement Officer William Kiel was in attendance. He provided a written report which was included in the handouts given to all members of the board. Officer Kiel reported the Code Enforcement vehicle passed inspection. Officer Kiel also reported he sent violations notices to 5 Scott Street, 277 Main Street, 294 Main Street for ordinance non-compliance. Ricky Greeley informed William that the windows and doors had been replaced on 277 Main Street, so they were complying now. The trailer on Water Street was demolished and awaiting removal. The blight process for 59 Grant Street is in progress. Officer Kiel also contacted Forest/Warren Counties Human Services for an investigation of the resident at 31 Jefferson Street. Cindy Paulmier questioned whether he could follow up with Human Services to know if the problem is being addressed. Officer Kiel was unsure if they would release information to him. Cindy also wanted to know if the letters being sent out were being sent certified. Officer Kiel informed her that the letters being sent out for non-compliance of ordinances were sent certified. Cindy also questioned when the letter for 277 Main Street had been sent since the windows and doors are now being replaced, officer Kiel stated that letter hadn’t been mailed yet.