BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 17,2017  6:30 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance  ATTENDING: Erika Josefoski, Carrie Fox, Rhonda Dzugan, Tim Cornuet, Greg Schmitt, Eric Carter, Mayor Magnetta , Manager Michael Gutonski Solicitor Regoli, Chief William Vakulick absent  Council President Eric Carter-reminded everyone that the meeting is recorded  Interviews for the Vacant 2nd Ward Council Seat Terry Chambon, Sandy Collins, Adam Blythe  1.C Council President Carter introduced the 3 applicants for the vacant council position, 2. Eric Carter stated the term for the 2nd Ward is up at the end of 2017 and stated that Council doesn't want to appoint someone who is not going to run for this seat for the  next term. The applicants all stated they would: run.  2. Eric Carter opened the floor for questions from Council Members  3.1 Ericka Josefoski ask the applicants what are their main objectives, skills and strengths A. Terry Chambon stated that he has been a resident ofTarentum since 1970, and a former Borough employee for 34yrs and volunteer fireman for 44 yrs. His  objectives are to get the Borough cleaned up.  B. Sandy Collins read 2 paragraphs from the Borough Comprehensive Plan regarding 1.F Rental property- she is very discourage with the number ofrental properties 2. She state, no offense to the Tax Collector, but she wants a more aggressive C.A Adam Blythe stated he never thought he would buy al home in Tarentum, but likes the Borough. He wants to see families move into town and keep them here He would like to make Tarentum a better place for his children.  and landlords that do not care about their properties.  stand on delinquent tax payers.  1    4. Carrie Fox asked what everyday skills do they have in their daily lives that would benefit A. Terry Chambon stated he has been a fire fighter for 34 years and he worked for the borough for 31 years. he knows a lot about the town and how it works. B. Sandy Collins stated she has lived in the Borough for over 50 years, her skills are inc computer sciençe, she is well organized, a good problem solver and listens C.A Adam Blythe stated his skills are in management finance, he has worked with the public for 12 years, and says he always listens first, he has worked in labor in the  them on council.  to all facts then comes up with solutions.  past.  5. Tim Cornuet stated that the Borough is trying to bring more business into town, especially the W 7th Ave Project, he asked the applicants if they are willing to back the 6. Tim Cornuet addressed the applicants and told them ifthey are not chosen, it isn't 7. Mayor Magnetta stated that he wants to take the "me" out ofthis council, there are too many "me's" all ofcouncil has to work together it'snot "me" its "we".  West Tarentum Project all three applicants answered yes.  because council has anything against them  CITIZEN COMMENTS: No comments at this time  COMMITTEE REPORTS:  ADMINISTRATION, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE: I.Erika. Josefoski asked for nominations for the vacant 2nd Ward Council Seat Carrie Fox nominated Adam Blythe, nomination second by Tim Cornuet Roll Call Rhonda Dzugan-yes,Tim Cornuet-yes, Carrie Fox-yes Greg Schmitt-no, Erika Josefoski-no, Eric Carter-no vote was tied 3-3 the deciding vote was cast by Mayor Magnetta-yes Motion Passed: Adam Blythe appointed toi fill the vacant 2nd Ward 2. Mayor Magnetta asked Adam Blythe to step forward to be sworn in, he then took his  Council Seat. seat on council  2    WATER: I.N No report at this time ELECTRIC: Noi report at this time STREETS AND: SANITARY SEWERS: I.No report at this time SAFETY AND CIVILSERVICE PUBLIC: I. No report at this time PARKS & RECREATION: I. No report at this time PROPERTY & ZONING: I. No report at this time AVN/COG: I.No report at this time KOZ: 1.No report at thistime 1.No report at this time CITIZENS COMMENTS: Tarentum has been left go for too long  REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION:  I.James Bowser congratulated Adam Blythe on his appointment and commented that W  ADJOURNMENT: favor.  Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Greg Schmitt second by Erika Josefoski all in  Meeting adjourned at 6:55PM Respectfully submitted,  ER Michael Gutonski Borough Manager  E  3    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET SPZIA/COUNCIL MEETING 1-17-17  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 2.SANAY COLLINS 3.ADAM BLVWR 4.muflolel  ADDRESS  1DARbARA DngwEHA 169 Lednes  209 MAIN S7 T AND MVE 1234 Kalus M;  5.Lola Lnert 109 Cohetah 6. Umdyfbmle 538 EIoE5 7.5 SMwS SRWSLAR ONNEL  8LARRY 7Rocper  S7/VE  9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.