Connellsville City Council Minutes March 15, 2016  This regular meeting oft the Connellsville City Council was held this evening at 6:00 PM at City Hall, Connellsville, PA. Attending this meeting was Mayor Lincoln, Council members Keedy, Tzan, Karpiak and Mcintire. Also attending was City Clerk Ohler and Solicitor Witt.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE:  Samuel Beucher was given his Oath of Office as a new Patrolman for the City of Connellsville. Resolution No. 3-1-2016: To promote Bryan Kendi to the rank of Corporal for the Connellsville Police Department, wages set through the CBA with the Police Department." Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Bryan Kendi reçeived his Corporal Badge from Chief William Hammerle. Reminder of the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings.  REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Riley Baker discussed why she has chosen to "shadow" Mayor Lincoln.  CITY TREASURER JAYNES REPORT: CITY CONTROLLER BROOKS REPORT:  CORRESPONDENCE:  Connellsville Veterans Commission - Memorial Day Parade, May 30th at 10AM Resolution No. 3-2-2016: "To close West Crawford. Avenue to North Pittsburgh Street; North Pittsburgh Street to Route 119 Memorial Blvd. and use of one lane of 119 on May 30, 20161 for the annual Memorial Day Parade; pending review and approval of Police Chief, Fire Chief and Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  Penn DOT."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  REGULAR. AGENDA: Meeting."  Resolution No. 3-3-2016: "To approve the minutes from the February 16, 2015 City Council    Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 3-4-2016: "To waive the 4-day Resolution Rule to allow for items submitted after the 4-day rule to be read at the meeting tonight, such Resolutions will be marked with an A vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Counciimembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  asterisk."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  MAYOR LINCOLN: Service Board".  Resolution No. 3-5-2016: "To accept the resignation of Barb Mongell from the Police Civil Mayor Lincoln thanked Mrs. Mongell, noting she served ont this board for over 20 years. Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Resolution No. 3-6-2016: "To appoint Ted Kovall to the Police Civil Service Board effective Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Resolution No. 3-7-2016: "To appoint Steve Cooper to the Police Civil Service Board effective Av vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mclntire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Mayor Lincoln announced the Third Class City Council states there must be a Chief Financial Officer, so hei is reading a resolution to appoint the Director of Accounts and Finance. Resolution No. 3-8-2016: "To appoint Ethan Keedy as Chief Fiscal Officer for the City of Connellsville in accordance with Section 11802 oft the Third Class City Code, as amended; who shall have all powers, authority, and duties provided for such position int the Third Class City Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  immediately; term to expire the first Monday in January 2019."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  immediately; term ending 2020".  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Code."  Councilmembers McIntire, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. Councilman Keedy abstained.  Police Department Report    Resolution No. 3-9-2016: To set April 23, 2016 as the City' Wide Clean-up fori the City of Mayor Lincoln poted the Health insurance Store will be sponsoring the clean-up. A vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution NQ. 3-10-2016: "To approve closure for part of North. Arch Street and part of West Apple Street for the 2016 "Rockin' Rib Fest", July 1816PM- - 10 PM, 2nd Noon 10 PM and 3rd Noon - 10 PM; pending approval of contract between City and the promoter." Mayor Lincoln thanked Solicitor' Witt for drawing up the agreement for this event. He announced shirts will be sold for $10 and proceeds go to the Connellsville Recreation Board. Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 3-11-2016: "To approve and authorize the transfer of property identified as part of Parcel ID No. 05-02-0028 to Highlands Hospital, in conjunction with the Connelisville Area School District, at no cost or expense to the City; and to authorize and direct the Mayor and City A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Resolution No. 3-12-2016: "To approve permission for the Connellsville Catholic Community" to use the East Crawford. Avenue City parking lot for the beginning of the Easter' Vigil A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 3-13-2016: "To approve formation of the Connellsville Festival Association" to fundraise and solicit for events and functions in and around the City." Mayor Lincoln stated the Chamber once took on the fireworks and now handles the Christmas lights. He added Councilman Keedy decided to start this association. Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  Connellsville."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Clerk to execute the deed and all related documents."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. celebration. The service will begin at 8:15PM."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Recycling: March 15th & 16thand 29th and 30th  REMINDERS:  April 12"& 13" and 26""and 27"h    March 18", Finley's Fighters Rivers Casino Trip, $25, call Phyllis at 724-628-6078  March 19", Carnegie Library's Dr. Who Club, 3 PM-4PM  March 28"h, Head Start's Open House, 220 South First Street, 2 PM-4 4 PM, 724-626-1519 April 18!, 2nd and 3m, 2016 will be "The Lion King" at the Connellsville Junior High School  April 7", Trail Mixer at the Connelisville Bed and Breakfast April 16", is the Volunteer Event at the Carnegie Library. April 231d, willl be Connellsville's Clean-up  Mayor Lincoln announced Council Meetings are now on the UTube Channel.  KEEDY:  Resolution No. 3-14-2016: "To abate and exonerate the City Treasurer from collecting 2016 Real Estate Taxes on City owned properties, which shall be exempt from 2016 City Real Estate Taxes, known and located as follows: Connelisville Area Senior Center, 100 East Fayette Street, $1,959.56; Connellsville Community Center, lots 15, 23 and 31, 201 East Fairview Avenue, $333.59; Connellsville Community Center, PTI lot7, South Cottage. Avenue, $55.14." Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers McIntire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 3-15-2016: "To adopt a procedure when signing checks, that a stamped signature can be used in absence of one, and only one, of the necessary signatures required. Absent party must send documentation, letter or email, stating permission, check total andi to whom the cheçk is for to accompany requisition, invoice and check stub." Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Keedy discussed the City saving money on janitorial supplies by switching companies.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  KARPIAK: Public Works Report streets and alleys in 2016."  Resolution No. 3-16-2016: "To place out for bid, 8001 tons of asphalt for the paving of City Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    Resolution No. 3-17-2016: "To start process between the City and' West Penn Power on the  placement of LED lights throughout the entire City." Karpiak discussed how money should be saved by doing this.  A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Mayor Lincoln reminded residents that Mountz Creek is for rent - the pavilions, court and park.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  TZAN:  Resolution No. 3-18-2016: "To advertise for the hiring of summer workers for the Public Works Department at a rate of $7.50 per hour for a maximum of 35 hours per week for the summer A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 3-19-2016: "To extend the date for receiving bids to operate the "Concession A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mclntire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  season, such cost to! be taken from line item 01430-145." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Stand at Yough Park" until Friday April 1, 2016 at 5 pm." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Tzan noted all of the good points of renting Mountz Creek Park.  MCINTIRE:  Health/Code Officer Report New Haven Hose Report  Resolution No. 3-20-2016: "To execute the Board of Health's order to abate the public nuisance by demolition the following property: 118 North Alley, Connellsville, PA 15425, and to submit the aforementioned property tot the Redevelopment Authority for demolition, funds taken Tom Currey stated the properties are three years before tax sale kicks in. He added people are breaking into one building and living ini it. The other building part of the foundation is missing Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 3-21-2016: "To execute the Board of Health's order to abate the public nuisance by demolition the following property: 326 North Meadow Lane, Connellsville, PA  from the Community Development Block Grant Monies."  and probably won't make it until thet tax sale.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    15425, and to submit the aforementioned property to the Redevelopment Authority for demolition, funds taken from the Community Development Block Grant Monies."  Tom Currey stated this property is the same as the previous property, a few years from tax sale. He noted with these two properties down, he will only have two more properties to deal with. He A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Mayor Lincoln congratulated the winners at New Haven Hose's Awards Banquet. Resolution No. 2-29-2016: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn." Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the  noted this will improve the neighborhood.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.