Connellsville City Council Minutes May 17, 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. Reminder of the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Robert Ruck, Baseball field on the west side Cheryl Craven, Garden Club renovation of park by library Chuck Hubble, Fundraiser - Pennies for Polio Cecilia Driscol, Discussed harassment in the City  Susie Coleman, Neighbors against certain properties in the City. She turned in a petition  against neighbors.  Numerous comments from the audience were made. CITY TREASURER JAYNES REPORT: Thanked everyone for clean-up day CITY CONTROLLER BROOKS REPORT: New Haven Hose, Flag Display Project  CORRESPONDENCE:  Resolution No. 5-1-3016: "To sign a contract with New Haven Hose for the display oft two flags at a cost of $80.00; flags to be displayed ini front of City Hall and the Police Department on ten A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Counciipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being  (10) holidays."  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Connellsville Area School District, South Side Fun Day  Resolution No. 5-2-2016: "To close Race Street from Newmyer Avenue to Davidson Avenue on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 for South Side Elementary School's annual Fun Day; pending review  and approval of Police Chief and Fire Chief."    A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, McIntire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce, Flower barrels  Resolution No. 5-3-2016: "To purchase a flower barrel from the Connellsville Area Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $25.00 and to be placed int front of City Hall; Money to be taken from line Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the votes being Diocese of Greensburg, Bishop Malesic to conduct a Eucharistic Procession  item #409.250."  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Resolution No. 5-4-2016: To authorize the Police Department to provide traffic control on May 29, 2016 for Bishop Malesic to conduct a Eucharistic Procession that will travel between three A vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being  Roman Catholic Churches in Connellsville." affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  VFW Post 21, Buddy Poppy Campaign, May 27" and 28th annual "Buddy Poppy Campaign" int the City of Connellsville."  Resolution No. 5-5-2016: "To allow' VFWI Post 21 Ladies Auxiliary, permission to hold their A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being  affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Cathy Kumor, Yoga on the Yough  *Resolution No. 5-6-2016: "To grant permission to Cathy Kumor to hold Yoga on the Yough on Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being Letter was read from Ms. Coleman, Nuisance Ordinance added to Landlord Ordinance with  Saturday mornings at 9A AM beginning June through early September 2016."  affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Twenty - Nine (29) signatures. Police Department Report REGULAR AGENDA: Meeting."  Resolution No. 5-7-2016: "To approve the minutes from the April 19, 2016 City Council    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. 5-8-2016: "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 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.  asterisk."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  MAYOR LINCOLN:  Resolution No. 5-9-2016: "To enter into agreement with The Redevelopment Authority of Fayette County, and its guidelines for the Local Share. Account (LSA) funding, for the approved A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being Resolution No. 5-10-2016: "To place out for bid a 1998 Jeep Cherokee and a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, both vehicles will be sold in as is condition. All bids must be accompanied by a check for 10% of the bid price. Bids will be accepted up until 4 pm on June 20, 2016." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being Resolution No. 5-11-2016: To grant The Greenhouse Winery permission to close off the 100 block of North Second St. on Saturday September 3, 2016 for an outside event they are Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being  Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project for the City of Connellsville."  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  hosting."  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  REMINDERS:  Yoga classes throughout May at Highlands Hospital Wellness Center  Carnegie Library has much to offer for the upcoming months. For a complete list, contact the May 20", Classic Car and Bike Show, Career and Technical Center, 4 PM-8F PM, Food/M Music May 24, Daily Courier Open House, 6F PM-8 8 PM, talk to thej journalists responsible for  library at 724-628-1380 /50/50 and Prizes  covering our City's events and ongoing progress    May 28+h, Geranium Festival from 9 AM-4PM May 29+h, Golden Reunion, East Park, 1 PM-4P PM May 30"", Memorial Day Parade at 10 AM 5!h at Donegal Highlands Golf Course. June g", Bud Murphy's Race  June 5"h, Conn-Area Catholic School is holding their 19"h Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, June  June 13", Kid Fest for the blind, Lions Club/Bud Murphy's at Murphy Hall, 5 PM -S 9PM, Free admission donations accepted, Chinese Auction (baskets being accepted). Call Jim Stefano Connellsville Area Community Ministries is running low on food. To donate, drop food off at the July 2n6, Farmers Market will open. Downtown Connellsville website to be involved.  at 724-277-8374  Ministries at 110 West Crawford Avenue  KEEDY:  Resolution No. 5-12-2016: "Toi transfer money from the School Safety Patrol into the  Connelisville Police Officers Association Account."  Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln, The majority of the votes being Resolution No. 5-13-2016: "To hire Cassie Calkins as Bookkeeper for the City of Connellsville, Salary and Benefits to be dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the United SteelWorkers of America, Administrative Union. Salary to be taken from line item A vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being Resolution No. 5-14-2016: "To hire Becky Irwin as Part Time Tax Clerk for the City of Connellsville, Salary will be $7.25/Hr., for twenty-four (24) hours per week, with money coming from line item 403.144. Six months of wages will be paid by the City and the other six months to Av vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being Resolution No. 5-15-2016: To enter into agreement with the Connellsville Area School District for reimbursement of all Wages, Benefits, Supplies and Expenditures, for the purpose of collecting taxes for the school district through the City of Connellsville Tax Office."  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  402.140.  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  be paid by the Connellsville Area School District.  affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Counciipersons Tzan, Mcintire, Karpiak and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the votes being  affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Bruce Jaynes explained the financials.  KARPIAK: Public' Works Report starting.  Karpiak stated that Bradley Paint's parking lot looks good. He also mentioned paving will be Mayor Lincoln reminded everyone if they want to rent a pavilion at one of the parks to doi it now  because weekends are booking quickly.  TZAN:  Tzan discussed the following: Summer camp lasts 6 weeks Rock the Yough  Movies at East Park with the first movie being Frozen Mayor Lincoln asked for sponsors of Rock the Yough The following resolution was on the agenda, but not read:  Rib Fest T-Shirts available, Rib Fest is August 6"h and will last through the day  Resolution No. 5-16-2016: To enter into a Memorandum of noersanangAgleemen, between the City of Connellsville and the Connellsville Garden Club for Clarifications and Responsibilities for the Cameron Court property and proposed project brought forth by the  Garden Club." MCINTIRE:  The resolution was tabled for further information.  Health/Code Officer Report  Complimented New Haven Hose for aj job well done with their Neon Nights Race  Mcintire discussed the following:  Dog tethering Recycling Zina Virus  Tom Currey stated the Fayette County Hard To Recycle Event is June 4th at the Fayette County Resolution No. 5-17-2016: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn."  Fair Grounds from 9AM-2PM    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  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.