Connellsville City Council Minutes February 21, 2017  This regular meeting oft the Connellsville City Council was held this evening at 6:30 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: Led by Pastor Nelson Reminder of the procedures for public participation during City Council meetings.  REMARKS FROM VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Joe Orszulak, Request for Mayor and Council oppose House Bill 41, a new law setting the selling procedures for precious metals, noting it will put him out of business Russ Brown, Rocking Rib Fest update - June 30", July 1st and July 2nd Mayor Lincoln asked Chief Hammerle if he had any comments on security.  Chuck Hubbell, update on polio vaccine  Hammerle stated he had two officers on foot last year along with the Auxiliary Police. He noted Mayor Lincoln stated they will have to work out a fee schedule for the Auxiliary, as they feel they Resolution No. 2-15-2017: "To enter into an agreement with Fayette Festivals LLC, to hold the 3rd Annual "Rockin Rib Fest" on Friday June 30, Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2017. Fayette Festivals LLC, will pay the City of Connellsville $3,000.00 plus have other 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 Marybeth Salintino, Discussed Connellsville Clean up. Salintino noted anyone wishing to sign up can go to the Health Insurance Store, 121 North Pittsburgh Street. She noted anyone wishing to sponsor should know it is tax deductible. She also discussed teachPA.or".  that worked well.  are not being compensated fairly. He noted they are important to the City.  responsibilities that will be stated ini the contract."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:  Treasurer Weaver reviewed her report and noted she is happy with her staff and the work that  they have done  CITY CONTROLLERS REPORT: ABSENT    CORRESPONDENCE:  Fayette County Community Action, Empty Bowls Event, Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 11 Am until 3 PM: at the FCCAA Adult Recreation Center (formerly the Senior Center), 137 North  Beeson Blvd., Uniontown.  505,275416 Veterans Commission, Memorial Day Parade/Program, May 29, 2017 at 10 AM  : Resolution No. 2-1-2017: "To close West Crawford Avenue to North Pittsburgh Street and East Crawford Avenue to the Memorial at North Pittsburgh Street and Memorial Blvd. for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2017; pending approval of Police Chief and Penn 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  i.   DOT."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  REGULAR AGENDA: Meeting."  Resolution No. 2-2-2017: "To approve the minutes from the January 17, 2017 City Council 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. 2-3-2017: "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 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  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  asterisk."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  MAYOR LINCOLN: Police Department Report  Chief Hammerle reviewed his report, discussed robberies in the City and the taser upgrades. He also urged residents to drop off their unused medications to the Police Station so they can Mayor Lincoln reminded residents of curfew being 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM  dispose of them properly. Friday through Saturday.  Hammerle announced the Police will be strongly enforcing curfew in the parks.  Community Center Request read  Resolution No. 2-4-2017: "To reappoint Dolores Tissue to the Greater Connellsville Area Community Center Board of Directors for a Five (5) Year Term, to expire the first Monday in  January 2022."    A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councimembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority Resolution No. 2-5-2017: "To appoint Ginny McDowell to the Greater Connellsville Area Community Center Board of Directors for a Two (2) Year Term, to expire the first Monday in 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. 2-6-2017: "To appoint Crissy Lowther to the Greater Connellsville Area Community Center Board of Directors for al Four (4) Year Term, to expire the first Monday in 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 Mayor Lincoln thanked Shelly Primus for her hard work in getting the City Boards filled, noting she made it her mission to get the boards filled and they will be filled this evening. Resolution No. 2-7-2017: "To reappoint Norma J. Cindric to the Connellsville Municipal Authority Board for a Five (5) Year Term, to expire the first Monday in January 2022." 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 Resolution No. 2-8-2017: "To reappoint James Lembo to the Traffic Committee; term to expire 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. 2-9-2017: "To reappoint John Irwin to the Traffic Committee; term to expire A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and Mayor Lincoln. The majority Resolution No. 2-10-2017: "To reappoint Joe. Ambrose, Sr. to the Senior Citizens Board of 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.  January 2019."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  January 2021."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  2021."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  2020."  of the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Directors; term to expire the first Monday in January of 2021."  of the  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    Resolution No. 2-11-2017: "To reappoint Pastor Don Smith to the Senior Citizens Board of 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. 2-12-2017: To appoint Rick Galasso to the Connellsville Planning Commission effective immediately; term to expire the first Monday in January 2020." 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. 2-13-17: "To appoint Shannon Cuneo to the Connellsville Planning Commission effective immediately; term to expire the first Monday in January 2020." 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. 2-14-2017: "To permit Geibel High School to erect an Overhead Banner on East Crawford Avenue at Prospect Street on March 6, 2017 and remove on March 20, 2017; banner to be size and clearance as stated on application. Banner is pending approval from 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  Directors; term to expire the first Monday in January of 2019."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  REMINDERS: High  CAHS Musical, Beauty and the Beast, March 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 7 PM and 5th at 2 PM, Sr. New Haven Hose Hoagie Sales: March 4th, April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd, August 5th,  September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th Recycling pickup will be March 7", 8", 21s! and 22nd  Mayor Lincoln asked residents to please recycle as it benefits the City and Earth March 11th, Porter Theater, 7:30 PM, $15 ticket, The band "Switch" will be playing March 11h, Soup' Walk, 11 AM-2P PM, Fori information visit downtownconnellsVille.org or stop March 11th, Carnegie Library Book Sale,10. AM- - 31 PM, Bag of books - $7-$12  by the Canteen  March 12th, Daylight savings Time begins    March 17th, 18th and 19th, Sister Act by Geibel School at the State Theater, 7 PM on Friday  and Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday  March 24th and 26th is the Jr. High's "Wizard of Oz" musical  April 22nd is City wide Cleanup (Community Day). Sign your group up at the Health Ins. Store May 6th is the Annual Yard Sale. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 724-628-5500 May 13thi is the City's Spring Clean Up with Advanced Disposal pickup of large items  May 13th, New Haven Hose 5K Neon Race  March 5th is Spaghetti fundraiser Connellsville Festival Association at the Eagles, $8 dinner April 29th is the Festival Association's Cash bash at the Eagles, tickets are available at Keedy's  Pizza KEEDY:  Resolution No. 2-16-2017: "That proper authorization is given to pay the following expenditures for each and every month for the calendar year 2017: All public utilities, employee benefit premiums; traffic control under $500.00; police vehicle monthly leases; collection fees from Southwest Regional Tax Bureau; Culligan Water; Cintas hall carpets; Pitney Bowes postage; premiums for workmen's compensation, liability and bonds; gasoline and diesel fuel; animal control; legal advertisements; all contracted maintenance agreements; and monthly retainer 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. 2-17-2017: "To transfer Rebecca G. Irwin from Part Time Tax Clerk to 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. 2-18-2017: "To transfer Gwendolyn Nelson from Substitute Tax Clerk to Part  fees."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Substitute Tax Clerk effective immediately."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted. Time Tax Clerk effective immediately."  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 Keedy thanked the Tax Office Staff and Treasurer Weaver for their hard work  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  KARPIAK: Public Works Report    Resolution No. 2-19-2017: "To advertise to accept sealed bids for furnishing and installing various traffic signal equipment for the City of Connellsville in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Penn DOT guidelines, ordinances and City specifications. Sealed bids containing Certified Check or Bid Bond ini the amount of 10% of the bid will be opened March 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM during the regular City Council Meeting. The City of Connellsville reserves the right to 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. 2-20-2017: "To ratify ai three year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, on behalf of AFL-CIO CLC, Local Union 13836-10. All Agreement 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. 2-21-2017: "To accept the bid of $5,750.00 from South Huntingdon Township for the leaf vacuum and collection box. Bids were through "Municibid" website." Av 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. 2-22-2017: "To enter into an INTERMUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT SHARING AGREEMENT (hereinafter this "Agreement") by and between the Township of Bullskin, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with an address at 178 Shenandoah Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; the City of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with an address at 110 North Arch Street, Connellsville, PA 15425; the Township of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with an address at 166 McCoy Hollow Road, Connellsville, PA 15425; and the Borough of South Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with an address at 1503 South Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, PA 15425, all parties being municipal corporations duly organized and existing under the laws of the 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. 2-23-2017: "To introduce Billl No. 1 of2017; AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE City of ConnellsVille TO ENTER. AN INTERMUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT SHARING AGREEMENT WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE NTERGOVERMMENTAL 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  reject any or all proposals."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  terms are retroactive to January 1, 2017."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  COOPERATION. ACT."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    Councilman Karpiak announced the City will be selling the decorative lights that they are Resolution No. 2-24-2017: "To sell old decorative lights that were replaced by the new LEDs 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. 2-25-2017: 'Toj purchase and install LED lights on both the Memorial Bridge and the Mcrae Robb Bridge, funds to be taken out of the "Liquid Fuels" account." 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 City Clerk Ohler stated he is still getting quotes for installation and it will be under $10,000, sO he is making phone calls. He added there has been a savings of around $3,600 on electric.  replacing with the new LEDI lights.  on "MuniciBid".  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  TZAN:  Resolution No. 2-26-2017: To reappoint Jacinta Stout Ptacek to the Connellsville Recreation Av vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were Councilmembers Tzan, Keedy, Karpiak and Mcintire and MayorL Lincoln. The majority of the Counciwoman Tzan announced the following Standard Operating Procedures are basically the Mayor Lincoln stated if you are interested in reserving a park, please call Shelley at City Hall Resolution No. 2-27-2017: "To adopt the new Standard Operating Procedures for all City Parks as submitted by the Connellsville Recreation Board attached hereto; procedures to be in effect 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. 2-28-2017: "To accept the resignation of Alma King from the Recreation Board 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  Board; term to expire the first Monday of 2021."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  same as before.  first and see what is available.  immediately."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  effective March 1, 2017."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    Resolution No. 2-29-2017: "To accept the resignation of Michelle Kuzma from the Recreation 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. 2-30-2017: "To apply for DEP Permit GP-4, for installation of a dry hydrant for New Haven Hose Company at Yough Park, with entire funding coming from New Haven Hose 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. 2-31-2017: "To apply for DEP Permit GP-2, for completion of the boat ramp at 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. 2-32-2017: "To approve contract with the 'Connellsville Festival Association"  Board effective immediately."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Company."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Yough Park."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  for "Rock the Yough" at East Park Saturday. August 12, 2017." Mayor Lincoln stated tickets are available now.  Councilman Keedy stated they are $15 now and $20 the day of the event. A vote upon the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows: Affirmative were The majority of the votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  Councilmembers Tzan, Karpiak and McIntire and Mayor Lincoln. Councilman Keedy abstained.  MCINTIRE:  Health/Code Officer Report New Haven Hose Report  Resolution No. 2-33-2017: "To appoint Dennis Morris to the Connellsville Board of Health 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. 2-34-2017: "To appoint Michael Cramer to the Connellsville Board of Health effective immediately; term to expire the first Monday in April of 2021." 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  effective immediately; term to expire the first Monday of 2022."  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.  votes being affirmative, the resolution was adopted.    Tom Currey announced the Landlord Registration and Vacant Building Ordinance papers went out in the mail. He requested residents to get them fill out and sent back to the City. He also reminded residents that there needs to be an inspection scheduled for all vacant buildings. Mayor Lincoln announced with taxes will be a flyer with important information about the City that residents need to keep. He thanked Tom Currey and Shelley Primus for putting it together. Resolution No-2017: "This this meeting of City Council does hereby adjourn." 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.