Connellsville City Council Minutes June 21, 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 of the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Beverly Cuneo, Pond water and wisteria growth from neighbor's property including mosquitos John Cuneo, Stagnant water and wisteria. Wanted Council to know the severity of thei issue Jacinta Ptacek, Questioned Landlord Ordinance - wanting to know where it is at as of now. Mayor Lincoln assured Mr. and Mrs. Cuneo this would be addressed She also questioned how close is a pedophile allow to a park Chuck Hubble, Pennies for Polio and the Rotary Club's fundraiser for Polio Toni Sanner, Keedy's Pizza reopening is July 6th CITY TREASURER JAYNES REPORT: Absent CITY CONTROLLER BROOKS REPORT: Absent, no report available CORRESPONDENCE: Sally Stoots, John' Woodruff Race Committee, John' Woodruff 5K Run/Walk on July 6, 2016 Resolution No. 6-1-2016: "To close certain City streets for short periods of time from 7 PM until 8:30 PM on' Wednesday, July 6, 2016; pending review and approval of Police Chief and Fire Chief; further authorizing the Police Department to assist in traffic control." Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 6-2-2016: "To change the By Laws of the GCACC Community Center Board to Gary Colatch, Greater Connellsville Area Community Center, Requesting seven members to be A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. allowi it to increase from five members to seven members." on the board votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Jim Bufano, Moose Lodge 16, Summer Solstice June 18, 2016 at 1 PM1 to 71 PM Karen Hechler, Connellsville Historical Society, Braddock's Crossing June 25, 2016, Ceremony at 11AM and Re-enactment at 1 PM Catholic Community of Connellsville, Festival on August 6th and 7th Resolution No. 6-3-2016: "To close the alley between the St. John the Evangelist Church and Somerset Bank fori the Catholic Community of Connellsville's Festival on August 6"h and 7", 2016; pending review and approval of Police Chief and Fire Chief." Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. REGULAR AGENDA: Meeting." Resolution No. 6-4-2016: "To approve the minutes from the May 17, 2016, 2016 City Council A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 6-5-2016: "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 Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilimembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy 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 emergencies. Cherokee," Mayor Lincoln stressed the vandalism at the parks and to call 911 (not the Police Station) for Resolution No. 6-6-2016: "To open bids received for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee and a 2001 Jeep Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. The first bid opened was for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee: Patrick Ruff, bid of $452.00, money order included of $45.20 Vernon Ohler explained issues with it overheating. Resolution No. 6-7-2016: "To accept the bid from Patrick Ruff in the amount of $452.001 for the A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee; to be sold as is." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Next opened was the 2001 Jeep Cherokee: James Ruff, bid of $311.00, money order included of $$31.10 Vernon Ohler explained issues with this former police vehicle. Resolution No. 6-8-2016: "To reject all bids for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee and to post the 2001 Jeep Cherokee to solicit additional bids, such bids to be received by 4:00 PM on July 18, 2016." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 6-9-2016: "To approve the Overhead Banner Requests on the following streets: Cedar Avenue and Arch Street, Fourth Street and' West Crawford Avenue and Prospect Street Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. and East Crawford. Avenue," votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. REMINDERS: June 25th and 26", Braddock's Crossing, Ceremony on the 25"h at 11AM and Crossing at 1 PM June 28+h and 29th, Recycling Days July 18t, 2nd and 3nd, Rocken' Rib Fest July 2nd,g", ,16", 20"", 231d, Farmer's Market, PNC Parking Lot July g", Police Auxiliary Hoagie Sale throughout town July 14", 15" and 16", St. Rita's Festival, 5:30 PM- - 10PM July 30", Electronic Recycling Event, 9 AM-I Noon, Public' Works Garage August 6", Rock The Yough, East Park, 11 AM-1 11 PM - Mayor Lincoln thanked Steve Ritenour for taking this event under his wing. KEEDY: Councilman Keedy explained the Auditor's findings with QuickBooks and payroll. He then discussed the fireworks, KARPIAK: Public Works Report TZAN: Councilwoman Tzan discussed movies at East Park, Resolution No. 6-10-2016: "To hire the following individuals for the 2016 Summer Sports Camp: William Ricks, $250; Hunter Lonigro, $500; Heather Trout, $100; pending background checks and approvals. Money to be taken out of line item 453.00B." Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the votes being affirmative, the resoiution was adopted. Mayor Lincoln discussed summer sports camps. Resolution No. 6-11-2016: "To permit Jake Tzan, Frank Jacobyansky, Calli Tony and Aaron Zolbrod to act as volunteer instructors for the Summer Sports Camps; pending background A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the checks and approvals." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. MCINTIRE: Health/Code Officer Report New Haven Hose Report to expire April 1, 2018." Resolution No. 6-12-2016: "To appoint Jeff Peterson to the Connellsville Board of Health; term Councilman Karpiak explained his reasoning for voting nay. Health which is one meeting a month, please contact City Hall. Mayor Lincoln announced that if there are any nurses that would like to be on the Board of Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. Councilman Karpiak voted nay. The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 6-13-2016: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn." Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.