Connellsville City Council Minutes August 16, 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Pastor Higbee Reminder oft the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings.  REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chuck Hubbell, Pennies for Polio Peter Jandura, Connellsville Art Project Susan J. Lewis, Art Project  Michael Edwards, Arts as economic generator, looking fori funds and art that has already been done; Community Development Block Grant update; Redevelopment Authority update Karen Hechler, Connellsville Areal Historical Society, Restoration of Colonel Crawford's Statue on Carnegie Library's property. She noted it will cost over $10,000 Kathy Gaylord, Connellsville Garden Club President, Cameron Parki information  CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: CITY CONTROLLERS REPORT: CORRESPONDENCE: December 3, 2016  Brooke Deason, Chamber of Commerce, Requesting use of East Side Fire Station on Resolution No. 8-1-16: "To grant permission to the Greater Connellsville Area Chamber of Commerce to use the East Side Fire Station on December 3, 2016 for activities during "It's a A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers Tzan, Keedy, Mcintire and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Susanna Flesik spoke and requested a road closure at 125N N 7th Street for ai festival Resolution No. 8-2-16: "To. close the street in front of 125 North 7th Street for a festival on the following evenings: October 14, 15, 21,22, 28 and 29, 2016; pending review of Festival A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Mcintire and Karpiak and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  Connellsville Christmas."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Agreement and approval of Police and Fire Chiefs."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    CAHS Patriots, Inc. and the Connellsville Area JROTC present Warriors Rock with Gary Racan and the Studio E Band at the Connellsville Area Senior High School on Saturday, November 5,  2016  REGULAR AGENDA: Meeting."  Resolution No. 8-3-2016: "To approve the minutes from the July 12, 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 oft the Resolution No. 8-4-2016: "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 Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoin. The majority oft the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  asterisk."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  MAYOR LINCOLN: Police Department Report  Resolution No. 8-5-2016: "Toa adopt BILL NO.1 of 2016, AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE; DEFINING ELIGIBLE PROPERTY; SETTING A MAXIMUM EXEMPTION AMOUNT. AND AN EXEMPTION SCHEDULE; AND PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR SECURING AN EXEMPTION." 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. 8-6-2016: "To renew the contract of Vernon Ohler, City Clerk, expiring December 31, 2017. Contract to remain the same as current contract except for pension multiplier, which should be increased from 1.5% to 2% as dictated by current City's plan." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak, Mcintire and Keedy and Mayor Lincoin. The majority of the Resolution No. 8-7-2016: "TO INTRODUCE AND ADVERTISE BILL NO. 20 OF 2016, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE ZONING ORDIANCE ARTICLE II ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS, PART70 COMMUNICATION ANTENNA, BY REPEALING PART 7AND REPLACING WITHAI REVISED SECTION7WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND TO SCHEDULE ONE OR MORE PUBLIC HEARINGS OR MEETINGS ON SUCH  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  ORDINANCE.    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. 8-8-2016: To revise their FFY 2014 CDBG Program as follows and to direct the Connellsville Redevelopment Authority to file the appropriate paperwork with DCED  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  retroactive to July 22, 2016:  1. To revise the City's FFY 2014 CDBG Program to re-allocate funding and to  revise the following activities budgets as follows: $61,687.78 - Road Reconstruction E. Fayette Street $50,178.03- - Road Reconstruction E. Gibson Avenue  $58,837.19- - Clearance  This revision is being implemented to allow for sufficient funds to complete the E. Fayette Street  and E. Gibson Avenue Road Reconstruction Project." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  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  REMINDERS:  Recycling is August 16th, 17"h, 30th and 31s! & September 13+h, 14", 27"h and 28th. Mayor Lincoln  reminded residents to place it out the night before.  August 20", Dr. Who Club at the Carnegie Library, 724-628-1380 for information August 20"h, Police Poker Ride at' Yough Park, Register 9 AM- 10 AM, Ride begins at 10A AM August 20", 27", September 3t, 10",17" and 24", Farmer's Market at the PNC Parking Lot August 26th, 27th and 28th, Italian Festival, 1st Street to 5th Street = west side, 9 AM-1 11PM.  Mayor Lincoln asked that everyone come out and support the festival.  September 3M, Greenhouse Winery Event September 10", Auxiliary Police Hoagie Sale September 10", Mum Festival  October 1, 2016, Tangled Up In Brew, Yough Park  August 25lh will be a celebration for the football team at East Park  KEEDY:  Resolution No.: 8-9-2016 "To adopt the following policy for all transactions with the savings account at Scottdale Bank & Trust Company: These Standard Operating Procedures are required for all transactions that will be performed in reference to the City's savings account with  Scottdale Bank & Trust Company.    1. 2. 3. 4. 5.  The amount oft the transaction will be set by a resolution of City Council. A requisition would need to be filled out with the amount and the account that where the The Chief Fiscal Officerwith the bankbook, and resolution would go to Scottdale Bank & Chief Fiscal Officer would receive a Cashier's check from Scottdale Bank & Trust with the account number of which it is to be deposited in the check memo and take that  funds would be moved to.  Trust.  check to the Tax Office.  The City treasure will deposit the check into the proper fund." 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 Councilman Keedy announced $140,000.00 was paid back on the Tax Anticipation Note which  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  then saves the City interest. KARPIAK: Public' Works Report  Councilman Karpiak announced paving is being done with the help of other local municipalities. He thanked Connellsville Township, Buliskin Township, South Connellsville and Springfield Councilman Karpiak then announced there was 14 truckloads of TVs taken on the recycling  Township and Jack Maloy and' "anyone In may have missed".  event. TZAN:  Counciwoman Tzan expanded on the Falcon Football Event at East Park stating it is for Councilwoman Tzan and Mayor Lincoln discussed the Recreation Boards Tangled Up In Brew on October 1st at' Yough Park. Mayor Lincoln announced tickets are now on sale at City Hall.  everyone to celebrate the team.  Counciwoman Tzan stated the Music Festival went well  MCINTIRE:  Health/Code Officer Report New Haven Hose Report from water to biting you.  Health and Code Officer, Tom Currey announced with all of the rain, residents need to get rid of their standing water due to mosquitos. Currey stated it takes about ten days for mosquitos to go  Councilman Mcintire asked residents to be considerate and pick up after dogs. Resolution No. 8-10-2016: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn."    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.