Council to Consider Street Vacations

Ellwood City Borough Council voted Monday night to advertise an ordinance vacating Locust Way from Fountain Avenue to Glen Avenue and Fountain Avenue from 5th Street to Locust Way.

There has been speculation for months that Sheetz has its eye on that location in Ellwood City. Borough officials said they cannot and will not speak on behalf of Sheetz, Inc. or whether Sheetz is planning a location in the borough, but Borough Manager David Allen said the company has been researching that area.

A public hearing regarding the street vacations will be held on November 8 at 5:45 p.m.

According to its website, “Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America’s fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains with more than 18,500 employees. Sheetz now operates 621 store locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of M•T•O® sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals. All Sheetz convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Sheetz is committed to offering employees sustainable careers built on an inspiring culture and community engagement. For more information, visit www.sheetz.com or follow us on Twitter (@sheetz), Facebook (www.facebook.com/sheetz) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/sheetz).”

In other council news:

Motions passed:

A motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held 9/13/21, Public Hearing held 9/20/21, and the Regular Meeting held 9/20/21, as submitted.
A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 10/12/21, in the amount of $264,589.53, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 10/14/21, in the amount of $214,990.80.
A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted.
A motion to REPEAL ordinance #2583 prohibiting the use of engine break retarders on motor vehicles on Woodside Avenue (SR65) from Pershing Street to Mt. Vernon Drive.
A motion to adopt a Resolution, as submitted, adopting a wireless facilities design manual for the regulation of small wireless facilities.
A motion to adopt a Resolution, as submitted, authorizing the submission of the CDBG 2021 grant application in the amount of $128,907 for Street Improvements and Program Administration and further to authorize the Council President to sign any and all documents relative to the same
A motion to adopt a Resolution, as submitted, appointing Amy McKinney as the Fair Housing Officer.
A motion to adopt a Resolution, as submitted, appointing Rebecca Shaffer as the Section 504 Housing Officer.
A motion to adopt a Resolution, as submitted, authorizing the distribution of $215,877.71 received in Pension State Aid for 2021 as follows: Firemen’s Pension Plan $9,594.56; Municipal Pension Plan $139,121.19; and Police Pension Plan $67,161.96. Therefore, $58,754.44 is owed to the Firemen’s Plan, $241,212.81 is owed to the Municipal Employees Plan and a balance of $198,542.04 is owed to the Police Plan. Further, it is moved that these balances be paid by the General Fund by December 31, 2021.
A motion to adopt a Resolution, as submitted, requiring contributions to the police pension fund by the police department in the amount of 4.0% for the year 2022.
A motion to accept the following street address change as recommended by Lawrence County from 517 ½ R. Park Avenue to 518 Wolverine Way
A motion to advertise an ordinance changing the name of “Wolverine Avenue” to “Wolverine Way” from Cherry Way to 6th Street.
A motion to sell the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (VIN 2FABP7BV3BX 181692) to the Ellwood City Area School District for $2,000.
A motion to advertise an ordinance prohibiting the use of engine brake retarders on motor vehicles on Line Avenue/Woodside Avenue (SR 65) from B1idge Street to Wampum Avenue and a second section on Line Avenue/Woodside Avenue (SR65) between Haig Street and the Borough line with Wayne Township.
A motion to approve the request by the EC Children’s Center to close First Street from Spring Avenue to Pittsburgh Circle on October 29 from 9:45-10:45am for a Halloween Parade.
A motion to advertise an amendment to the sewer ordinance authorizing the following increase to the sewer rates, effective l/1 /22: From: $8.27/1,000 gallons of water AND 8.27/customer/month To: $8.68/1,000 gallons of water AND $8.68/customer/month
A motion to approve the quote from Interstate Pipe & Supply Co. in the amount of $14,091.60 for stock supplies (inventory). This amount will be paid from the General Fund and Sewage Fund.
A motion to advertise an ordinance establishing procedures and requirements pertaining to the implementation of Act 50 of 2021 and regulating small wireless facilities to be placed within the public right of way.
A motion to advertise an amendment to the Police Pension Ordinance eliminating the DROP provision from the ordinance effective for any officers hired after 9/20/21.
A motion to accept the resignation of Salvador Zepeda effective l 0/12/21, his last day of employment.
A motion to advertise for the position of Part-time Patrolman (Non-Civil Service).
A motion to authorize the employment of Jason Tyger as a part-time firefighter at the rate of $15.30 per hour.