Connellsville City Council Minutes April 19, 2016  This regular meeting of 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. Reminder oft the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings. Bob Topper, New Haven Hose Report and New Haven's Neon Nites Race  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Michael Edwards, Redevelopment Authority Linda Shearer, CAHS Patriots Sheryl Craven, Cameron Park Amy Brown, Fayette Festivals  CITY TREASURER JAYNES REPORT: Absent CITY CONTROLLER BROOKS REPORT:  CORRESPONDENCE: Center, 6 PM  CAHS Patriots, 12th Annual Celebnty/Colectable Auction, May 5"h, National Guard Readiness  Highlands Hospital Bud Murphy Race, June 9, 2016 at7 7 PM  Resolution No. 4-1-2016: "To close the following streets for the 30th Annual Highlands Hospital Bud Murphy Race on June 9, 2016: East Murphy Avenue, West Crawford Avenue, Breakneck Road, further authorizing the Police Department to assist int traffic control; pending review and A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoin. The majority of the votes being affirmative, the Connellsville Chamber of Commerce, Savor the Avenue, August 11, 2016  approval of Police Chief and Fire Chief."  resolution was adopted.  Resolution No. 4-2-2016: "To close South Third Street on August 11, 2016 with a rain date of August 12, 2016 for Savor the Avenue; pending review and approval of Police Chief and Fire  Chief."    A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the votes being affirmative, the  resolution was adopted.  Connellsville Garden Club, Beautification Project  Letter from Larry Herman concerning demolition around his business  REGULAR AGENDA: Meeting."  Resolution No. 4-3-2016: "To approve the minutes from the March 15, 2015 City Council 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 No. 4-4-2016: "To waive the 4-day Resolution Rule to allow fori items submitted after the 4-day rule to be read at the meeting tonight, such Resolutions will be marked with an Avote upon the adoption oft 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.  asterisk."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  MAYOR LINCOLN: Police Department Report  Proclamation - National Volunteer' Week  Proclamation - VFW Post #21 and Ladies Auxiliary's 119!h Anniversaries Proclamation - Connellsville Business and Professional Women's Club - Equal Pay  Proclamation - Police Officer's Week - May 15"h- May 21st  Resolution No. 4-5-2016: "To enter into agreement with Fayette Festivals, LLC, granting them permission to hold the 2016 Italian Festival here in Connellsville on the dates of August 26,27 Av 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. 4-6-2016: "To approve Amendment" and Memorandum of Understanding" to the Administrative Contract pertaining to wages and job descriptions with all other language  and 28, 2016, pending Penn DOT approval."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  remaining the same for the remainder of the contract."    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. 4-7-2016: "To appoint Vernon Ohler as the City of Connellsville's authorized representative, for the PEMA and FEMA public assistance application, granting him legal authority to apply for public disaster assistance on behalf of the City and is authorized to 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. 4-8-2016: "To renew agreement with KeyTex Energy as the City's electric Av 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  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  execute all forms on behalf of the City."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  supplier for al length of three years."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  REMINDERS:  April 23d, Connellsville's Community Clean-up Day - citizens are asked to participate  April 26!h and 27" are the next recycling days May 7", Community Yard Sales  May 14", City-Wide Clean-up Day - place your items at the curb side May 14", New Haven Hose's Neon Nites 5K Race at 8:30 PM May 28", Geranium Festival from 9 AM-4F PM May 30"", Memorial Day Parade at 10. AM  KEEDY:  Resolution No. 4-9-2016: "To approve the transfer of. Joyce Shaffer from Bookkeeper to Head Tax Clerk effective July 1, 2016, with seniority and benefits remaining the same, salary will be Keedy thanked Joyce Shaffer for all she has done. as bookkeeper. The rest of Council and 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  dictated by Administrative Contract amendment.  Controller agreed.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    Resolution No. 4-10-2016: "To advertise for the position of bookkeeper, salary and benefits to be determined by the Administrative Contract. Applications will be accepted until May 5, 2016 at Av 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. 4-11-2016: "To advertise for the position of part-time tax clerk at a rate of $7.25 per hour, for the total of 24 hours per week, with money coming from line item 403.144. Av vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Mcintire, Keedy, Tzan and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the  5 pm."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Applications will be accepted until May 5, 2016 at 5 pm." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  KARPIAK: Public' Works Report for 37.5 hours  Resolution No. 4-12-2016: "To hire thei following seasonal workers at a rate of $7.50 per hour per week with a maximum of 12 weeks, with possible weekend work up to November 1, 2016: 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  Michael Parlak, Ty Stokes, Jacob Farris and John Blocker."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Mayor Lincoln thanked everyone who has been working on the parks.  TZAN:  Resolution No. 4-13-2016: "To appoint Calli Tony to the Connellsville Recreation Board; term 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 Update on Parks and Recreation and the Recreation Board's upcoming events. Tzan reminded residents Mountz Park is now available to rent.  to expire the first Monday of 2019."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Holly Healey discussed Cat's Courts.  MCINTIRE:  Health/Code Officer Report  Tom Currey reminded residents that grass over 12" must be cut.    New Haven Hose Report SAR 4-14  Resolution No. -2016: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.