Connellsville City Council Minutes December 20, 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, Karpiak, Tzan and Mcintire. Also attending was City Clerk Ohler and Solicitor Witt.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE: Rev. Suzanne Zampella Reminder of the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings.  Corporal Andrew Hominsky, Oath of Office REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Bruce Jaynes, City Treasurer/Tax Collector, Reflected back to his years serving on Council and all the progressive changes that have occurred over the years. He stated he feels the City is moving in the right direction financially. Jaynes expressed TAN Loans are necessary and gets Cities back on track. He thanked Mayor Lincoln and City Council for working with him. Jaynes Mayor, Lincoln thanked Mr. Jaynes for taking time to serve and noted Council appreciates his informing them ahead of time he would be unable to fulfill the duties of his position. Richard Bowers, Resident and District Attorney, announced if the resolution is passed this evening, his office will hand over 18 Smith and' Wesson Hand Guns over to the City of Connellsville. Mr. Bowers explained the process of how this is done.  wished everyone the best and thanked them for allowing him to serve.    Resolution No. 12-23-2016:  RESOLUTION  BE, AND ITI IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE, AND HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL. MEMBERS OF1 THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE, FAYETTE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, THAT THE CITYOF CONNELLSVILLE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING FROM' THE FAYETTE COUNTYI BUREAU OFI INVESTIGATION, COUNTY OF FAYETTE, and FAYETTE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UNDER THE ARTICLE ONE: ALLTHOSE certain eighteen (18) hand guns with serial numbers attached hereto and made a ARTICLETWO: The City of Connellsville agrees tor return all servicel hand guns within the custody of the Cityt tof Fayette County, Fayette County Bureaud of investigation, and Fayette County District Attorney's Office for trade- in to Smith and ARTICLE THREE: The City of Connellsville agrees to carry liability insurance on the guns and anyo offiçers using them. ARTICLE FOUR: The City of Connellsville agrees toi indemnify and hold Fayette County Bureau of Investigation, County of Fayette, and Fayette County District. Attorney's Office, harmless, of andi from: any and all liability arising from andi in ARTICLE FIVE: William Hammerle, Chief of the City of Connellsville Police Department is authorized to take all necessary action to transfer said guns from the Fayette County Bureau of investigation, County of Fayette, anc Fayette County District Attorney's Office to the City of Connelisville concerning the guns that the City ie receiving and to take all necessary action to transfer all guns that are being turned over to Fayette County Bureau of Investigations, County of Fayette, and Fayette County District Attorney's Office for trade-in to Smith We each have read all the provisions of this Resolution, and we each personally and on behalf of the Members çertify that all statements and. representations made in this Resolution are true and correct. This  FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: part hereof as EXHIBIT" "A."  Wesson.  connection with acceptance and use ofs sald hand guns described in Exhibit' "A."  and Wesson..  Resolution of the City is dated December. 20, 2016.  Chief Hammerle announced Corporal Hominsky is the Police Department's Firearms Instructor  and will ensure the department's men are Certified.  A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Richard Bower then discussed a' "Drug Drop off Box" for the public to be able to drop off Michael Edwards, Connellsville Redevelopment Authority, discussed past and upcoming  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  prescription drugs.  projects of the CDBG monies.  Richard Bower then stated what the guns (in first resolution) cost.  CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: CITY CONTROLLERS REPORT:    CORRESPONDENCE:  Robert. A McLuckey, Resignation from Senior Citizen Board effective February 2017 Resolution No. 12-1-2016: "To accept the resignation of Robert A. McLuckey from the Connellsville Senior Citizens Board of Directors effective February 28, 2017." Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Mayor Lincoln announced this position will need to be filled and if anyone is interested, please send a letter of interest to Shelley at connellsvilesecretary@gmail.com or drop a letter off at Linda Shearer, Wreath lying at National Cemetery of Alleghenies, December 17th  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  City Hall and Council will then review it.  Believe in Connellsville, Christmas Decorating Contest: Aaron's Building, Christmas Days Gone By Santa's Choice, T&A A's Collectables Keedy's Pizza, Most colorful Somerset Bank, Most illuminated Sugar Plum, Best Theme The City's Home Winners Contest: 1st place 409 Wills Road 2nd place 1103 Vine Street 3rd place 325 east Crawford Ave.  Community Ministries, True Meaning of Christmas  REGULAR AGENDA: Council Meeting."  Resolution No. 12-2-2016: "To approve the minutes from the November 15, 2016, 2016 City A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and McIntire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-20-2016: "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 Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire 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    Mayor Lincoln announced if someone has an issue to please call the Police Department rather than putting it on Facebook. He noted the same goes for the Street Department. Mayor Lincoln also announced the department will be enforcing the speed limit, mainly on  Isabella Road.  Chief Hammerle then discussed the Taser weapons being purchased. Proclamation, Armstrong Utilities, Inc., 50 Year Anniversary  Proclamation, School Choice Week  Mayor Lincoln announced the Southside Elementary School is up for closure on the school districts closure plan. Lincoln asked that anyone who lives in the City and has a moment to please reach out toi the school and tell them the importance of the school. He further noted the Mayor Lincoln announced that the City compared costs of animal control and decided to hire a new animal control officer. He added the Police Department's huge success rate on their Facebook Page when finding an animal, posting the picture and asking residents to share that Resolution No. 12-4-2016: "To hire and enter into an agreement with Sam Vargo for animal control services and to name, appoint, and authorize Sam Vargo as the City's animal control Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-22-2016: WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to extend financial assistance to Communities for activities which will benefit low and moderate income families, aid in the elimination or prevention of slums or urban blight or other Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-19-2016: "To set the 2017 City Council Meetings for the following dates: January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2017; meetings will begin at 6:00 PM." A vote upon the adoption oft the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-5-2016: "To participate in the 2017 G Conferences. Location, dates and times will be determined during planning meetings. There is no cost to the City."  loss ofj jobs would be huge.  photo -1 the owner is generally found.  officer."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  urgent community needs."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and MayorLincoln. The majority of the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Denise Higbee, Requesting reappointment to Zoning Board  Resolution No. 12-6-2016: "To reappoint Denise Higbee to the Connellsville Zoning Board; Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-18-2016: "To appoint Marilyn Weaver: as Tax Collector Treasurer for the Mayor Lincoln stated he believes that Marilyn Weaver will be able to step in and get the office Councilman Karpiak stated he has worked with Ms. Weaver for four years and have faith and  term to expire January 2022."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. City of Connellsvile, Term to expire December 31, 2017." back on track while removing the stress from the City Clerk. trusti in her to do thej job noting she is very well qualified.  Councilman Keedy stated he has his highest confidence in Ms. Weaver. A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-7-2016: "To appoint Ethan Keedy as City of Connellsville delegate to the Southwest Regional Tax Bureau and Marilyn Weaver alternate, effective immediately; terms to  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  expire January 2018." VIDEO STOPPED..  Avote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Resolution No. 12-3-2016: "To enter into an agreement with Taser International on a 5-year lease agreement for Tasers for the Police Department. Money to be taken from line item A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Direct appointment: Kathy Mitchell to the Redevelopment Authority; term to expire the first  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  410.321."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Monday in January of 2022 REMINDERS:    Recycling is December 13th, 14th, 27th and 28th  December 26th and January 2nd, 2017, City Hall Offices will be closed  VIDEO BEGAN... KEEDY:  Resolution No. 12-8-2016: "To adopt Bill No. 3 of2016, AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES PAYABLE BY THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE FOR THE VARIOUS POSITIONS ENUMERATED HEREIN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-9-2016: "To adopt Bill No. 4 of 2016, An Ordinance oft the City of Connellsville, County of Fayette, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, fixing the real estate tax rate and residence tax rate for all city purposes for the fiscal year 2017, and repealing all A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Resolution No. 12-10-2016: "To adopt Bill No. 5 of 2016, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, SHOWING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS, EXPENDITURES, AND LIABILITIES OF EVERY KIND FORALL THE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 WITH THE BALANCE OF UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATIONS AS THE BASIS FOR FIXING THE LEVY AND TAX RATE FOR SAID FISCAL, YEAR APPROPRIATING THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS SHOWN AS PROPOSED EXPENDITURES HEREIN FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY FOR SAIDI FISCAL YEAR FROM THE REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR FOR THE DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS, AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN, AND THE REPEALING OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority oft the Resolution No. 12-11-2016: "To authorize payoff of the 2016 Tax Anticipation Note with Somerset Bank & Trust. Funds to be taken from the City's General Fund." Councilman Keedy stated he is proud the City is in financial shape to pay off the TAN. A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and McIntire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-12-2016: "To adopt the TAN Resolution as set forth herein."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith." votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE  WHEREAS, the City of Connellsville, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, WHEREAS, the City of Connellsville has inadequate funds for current WHEREAS, the City of Connellsville has determined that it is necessary to borrow for the purposes of meeting current expenses by issuing a note to be repaid  anticipates current tax revenues as yet uncollected; and  expenditures; and  from said anticipated tax revenues; and  WHEREAS, PNC Bank has submitted to the City of Connellsville a proposal to purchase a tax anticipation note of the City of Connellsville with a principal of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) and the City of Connellsville desires by the adoption of this resolution to accept such proposal and authorize the issuance and sale  ofi its tax anticipation note;  NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that:  1. The City of Connellsville hereby authorizes the issuance of a tax anticipation note in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($300,000.00) in anticipation of the receipt of current taxes to be sold  at private sale.  2. The note shall be in the denomination of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($300,000.00), shall be redeemable at any time at the option of the officers of the City of Connellsville without penalty or premium, shall be fully registered without coupons; shall be dated on or before ;shall be payable at the Connellsville office of PNC Bank; shall be substantially in the form annexed to this resolution as Exhibit A and made a  part of this resolution as though fully set forth in place.  3. The proposal of PNC Bank to purchase the note dated is hereby accepted and shall be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting. At true and correct copy of said proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit B, and the appropriate executive officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a duplicate original of the acceptance of said  proposal to PNC Bank.  4. The City of Connellsville hereby pledges to PNC Bank and grants to PNC Bank a first lien and charge on its taxes to be received during the period when the note is outstanding to secure the payment of the  indebtedness evidenced hereby and the interest thereon.    5. Payment of principal and interest shall be made in accordance with the proposal of PNC Bank in the following amounts and on the following (a) Payment of interest accrued on the outstanding principal balance beginning thirty (30) days after the date hereof, and on the same date for the two (2) successive months thereafter (or such earlier date if such successive month does not contain a sufficient number (b) Payment of principal of Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) plus interest accrued on the outstanding principal balance for the eight (8) successive months thereafter; and (c) Payment of all remaining interest and the outstanding principal 6. The appropriate executive officer be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute and deliver in the name of, on behalf of, and under the seal of, the City of Connellsville, the tax anticipation note in the form and containing the terms described above, and the City Clerk of the City of Connellsville be and hereby is authorized and directed to attest the same. 7. The appropriate executive or fiscal officer be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare or cause to be prepared and to file a Certificate as to Taxes and Revenues to be Collected as required by Section 8128 of the Local Government Unit Debt Act. A true and correct copy of the  dates:  of days);  balance to be on  said Certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit C.  8. The executive officers of the City of Connellsville be and hereby are authorized and directed to perform all acts which are necessary and proper IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and affixed  for the valid issuance and securing of the note.  the seal of the City of Connellsville this 20th day of December, 2016." Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-13-2016: "To accept the 2015. Audit as prepared by McClure and Wolf, LLP,  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Certified Public. Accountants."  Councilman Keedy stated the City is in very good shape. votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-14-2016: "To authorize moving $100,000 from Scottdale Bank & Trust to  PNC General Fund."    A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and MayorLincoln. The majority of the Resolution No. 12-15-2016: "To contract out the City of Connellsville's payroll to Scarry and Associates at a cost of $225.00 per month for 12 months; monies to be taken out of line item Councilman Keedy stated he requested quotes and this will save the City money. He added he A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  402.330."  isv very well qualified.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Councilman Keedy wished everyone al Merry Christmas.  KARPIAK: Public' Works Report  Councilman Karpiak reminded residents of the procedures for the winter months. He noted to park on the odd side oft the street on odd days and the even side of the street on even number  days. He then wished everyone al Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  TZAN:  Councilwoman Tzan wished everyone a Merry Christmas.  MCINTIRE:  Health/Code Officer Report New Haven Hose Report  Councilwoman Tzan stated the Park and Recreation Board is planning their summer events and Resolution No. 12-17-2016: "To accept the resignation from Johanna Harden from the Board Mayor Lincoln thanked Ms. Harden for serving on the board and wished her well. He noted that ifa anyone is interested in serving on the board, please submit al letter to City Hall. A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the Councilman Mcintire and' Tom Currey discussed safety issues. Currey added not to plug in electric heaters into power strips because they are not made for that and will catch fire. He  ifsomeone would like toj join the board, please contact City Hall.  of Health effective immediately."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  asked to please keep extension cords to a minimum.    Mayor Lincoln stated if you are going to leave your animal outside, it must have the proper shelter and water. He added that the police will intervene and the animal will be taken from the owner. Mayor Lincoln noted the City does not want to do that and requested residents be Mayor Lincoln announced that there was a fire at North Manor and New Haven Hose responded. He announced the tenant survived, but the dog that saved her life passed away. Mayor Lincoln expressed sympathy for that loss. He stated the repairs to the unit should begin Councilman Mcintire wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mayor Lincoln stated he and Councilman Keedy will be jumping in the Polar Bear Plunge. He asked residents toj join in or just come down at 11 AM for the fun. Mayor Lincoln announced the paperwork for the flood victim's buyout was turned in today. He added there were 24 applicants. He thanked Vernon Ohler, City Clerk; Tom Currey, Health Officer; and Shelley Primus, Administrative Secretary for their work. Mayor Lincoln commended Vernon Ohler for the work he put in on top of managing the City. He stated he hopes all 24 Mayor Lincoln stated over $40,000 has been allocated from this fund. He noted there are strict  responsible.  in about a week.  applications will be approved.  guidelines. He further stated events and give-a-ways for the victims. Mayor Lincoln wished everyone a Merry Christmas.  Mayor Lincoln thanked Cassie Calkins, Bookkeeper for bringing the holiday spirit into City Hall. He noted she made everyone ornaments. Lincoln stated he got to see Cassie and Tim Witt at Faith Bible Church. He noted they were awesome. Lincoln stated Cassie makes a wonderful Resolution No. 12-21-2016: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn." A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority of the  edition to City Hall and he is happy with her.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.