Borough Manager Announces Projects During Council Voting Meeting

During Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said many projects are planned across the borough of Ellwood City including the addition of a handicapped bathroom at Ewing Park.

He also said the borough is working on getting quotes for signs to be placed at the entrances to town at 488 in Ellport and Route 65 from New Castle. The Ellwood City Kitchen Cabinet is partnering with the borough to provide a portion of funding for the project.

Councilwoman Judith Dici was presented a certificate of appreciation by Mayor Tony Court on behalf of Governor Shapiro and the DCED for her service to the borough and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2017, Dici was selected by then Governor Tom Wolf to be a member of his local government advisory panel then Wolf reappointed her in 2019 to a 4-year term on that same panel. Her term of service ended in April of 2023.

Motions Approved:

A motion to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing held 5/15/23 and the Regular Meeting held 5/15/23.

A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 6/13/23, in the amount of $603,896.79, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 6/14/23, in the amount of $756,262.96.

A motion to approve the Departmental Reports.

A motion to advertise an amendment to the traffic ordinance th establishing a stop intersection on Glen Avenue at Pittsburgh Circle (closest to 5 St).

A motion to approve the request by the EC Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a Fall Fest/Car Cruise on September 30. It is further requested to close Lawrence Avenue from 4th to 11th Street from 8am – 5pm (actual event is 11am– 5pm).

A motion to rescind the motion made at the Regular Council Meeting held 5/15/23 approving “the quote from LandPro Equipment in the amount of $12,558.50 (Costar pricing) for a 2022 John Deere Z930M zero turn mower. This amount will be paid from the General Fund ($8000) and the General Capital Reserve Fund ($4558.50).”

A motion to approve the quote from LandPro Equipment (Deere & Company) in the amount of $12,939.75 (Costar pricing) for a 2023 John Deere Z930M zero turn mower. This amount will be paid from the General Fund ($8000) and the General Capital Reserve Fund ($4,939.75).

A motion to approve the request to use the sand volleyball court June 5-August 7, Mondays from 5:30pm to 10:30pm as well as the grassy area inside the pool area for tournaments during the Festival.

A motion to approve the request by the Badlands Ministry to use the Community Plaza July 2 – September 24, Sundays, from 8pm-9pm.

A motion to ratify the employment of the following individuals for summer work, contingent upon satisfactory background checks/clearances: Nathan Williams and Evan Schwartz, Parks $12 per hour.

A motion to amend the “Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines”, as submitted, defining “Retail, Commercial, or Service Establishment” as eligible applicants under the Revolving Loan Fund program.

A motion to rescind the motion made at the Regular Council Meeting held 5/15/23 approving “the Revolving Loan Application submitted by John Katsadas (Red Hot Restaurant) for $31,000 to replace the roof, install new gutters, downspouts, soffit and fascia for the property located at

219 Sixth Street.”

A motion to approve the Revolving Loan Application submitted by John Katsadas (Red Hot Restaurant) for $15,500 to replace the roof, install new gutters, downspouts, soffit and fascia for the property located at 219 Sixth Street.

A motion to approve the quote by Central Heating & Plumbing in the amount of $9,475 (Costar pricing) to replace an air handler/air conditioning unit for the Utility Billing area in the Municipal Building. This amount will be paid from General Capital Reserve Fund.

A motion to accept the resignation of Jennifer Greco (Crossing Guard), effective immediately.