TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY7", 2017  6:30 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Pres Eric Carter reminded everyone that the ATTENDING: Erika Josefoski, Carrie Fox, Rhonda Dzugan, Tim Cornuet, Greg Schmitt, Adam Blythe, Eric Carter, Mayor Magnetta, Manager Gutonski, Solicitor Regoli  meeting is recorded.  Absent-Chief Vakulick  Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Tim Cornuet to approve the minutes from the January OPENING OF SEALED BIDS: Solicitor Regoli stated one bid was submitted for the purchase of the properties located at 126,128, 134 & 150W 7th Ave. Bid received from Tarentum Investment LLC in the amount of $100,000.00, a check was enclosed in the amount of $10,000.00 to cover the 10% of the bid required. Solicitor Regoli Motion by Time Cornuet, second by Erika Josefoski to award the bid of $100,000.00t to  3, 2017 and special meeting January 17, 2017  recommended to award the bid upon his review oft the bid.  Tarentum Investment LLC Roll Call 7 yes Or no  CITIZENS COMMENTS: borough code iti is ok.  1.F Regina Prokopczuk stated that according to the Borough Code, and employee or elected official cannot be on a board. Manager Gutonski stated that according to the 2. Martin Bertolino questioned the status of repairs by the Borough on his building located on the corner of 3rd Ave and Corbet St. He said he hasn't heard anything from the Borough. He reported that grants were secured for demolition of the buildings between 2nd and 3rd Ave, years ago but his building was not included. He read a bid tor repair the masonry, a new footer, to frame ini the side of the building for $58,000.00. 3. Karen Marietti, Tax Collector gave a report on her request for a 1% increase in commission for the upcoming year. She stated that in the 12 years she has held office, there has never been an increase in her commission. She reported that in 2009, the former manager removed the Business Privilege Tax and the LST Tax collections from  Manager Gutonski he will look into the possiblity of repairs.    10%to5%. Thisresultedi natadsae.nomisn These changeswerer not done in accordance to the PA State Tax Collectors Association, which states any changes in commission must be done by February 15, of the year of the municipal elections. These changes were done after the election, which was unethical. The 1% will result in an increase of approximately $4,966.96 in current tax commissions. She stated that her rent is $1,500.00 per year and her phone bill is $840.00 per year, which are expenses that come out of her commission. She is not requesting an 4. Dan Ryan from the Tarentum VFW showed the plaque that was purchased in memory of Sgt Adams, to be dedicated on Memorial Day. Tim Cornuet commended Mr. Ryan on obtaining the plaque. Manager Gutonski said the plaque will be erected by the Viet Nam Memorial. Mayor Magnetta stated the Memorial Day Parade will begin in Brackenridge where there will be a dedication of the Arch Way in Brackenridge Park, then the parade will end in Tarentum where a dedication of the  increase in commission for delinquent taxes.  plaque for Sgt.Adams will bel held. PRESIDENTS REPORT:  1.F Pres. Carter stated there was an executive session held January 23, 2017 2. Pres. Carter reported that Adam Blythe was appointed to Council  MAYORS REPORT:  1. Mayor Magnetta made a Proclamation for the Month of April for 811. The month of  April has been declared Safe Digging Month  2. Mayor Magnetta reported the Calls of Service for December 2016  Calls of Service No Action Necessary 192 Citations Issued Accidents with injuries O Fines collected for the year $32,523.92 Parking tickets issued 17  472 57  Action Necessary Arrests Total Accidents Fines Collected  280 21 7 $2,330.42  POLICE CHIEFS REPORT: Nothing at this time  MANAGERS REPORT: are required  1.N Manager Gutonski requested council pass the concurring Resolution 17-03 requesting ag grant from the RAAC in the amount of $75,000.00 for demolitions, no matching funds 2. Manager Gutonski reported that the engineers called on January 7 to report the gas company was still dragging their feet moving the gas lines for the construction on the    4th Ave Bridge. He stated he then called the gas company and Mayor Magnetta also called the gas company. They said they would start moving the lines in two weeks. The Borough has until the end of. June to complete the construction oft the bridge. 3. Manager Gutonski reported, fori informational purpose, that the street sweeper that was purchasedi three years ago has hadi nothing but problems. The Borough has putin around $18,000.00inr repairs. There was never a maintenance agreement for repairs done when the sweeper was purchased. There is still $44,000.00 owed on the sweeper and the monthly payments are around $3,000.00. He met with A&H Equipment to get information on the purchase of a new sweeper that has fewer movingp parts to break. He would like to sell the old sweeper, after it's repaired for no less than $75,000.00. A new sweeper could cost $180,000.00 with an extended warranty. Tim Cornuet said he was at the meeting about the sweeper and said there is a website where companies buy used sweepers. Mayor Magnetta asked how many sweepers has the Borough purchased over the years and asked where the Borough is going to get the money to purchase a new sweeper. After a discussion Council approved Manager Gutonski toi investigate the cost, etc for a new sweeper.  SOLICITORS REPORT:  1. Mr. Regoli stated he prepared a few ordinances and a declaration of Eminent  Domain for 136 west 7" ave.  COMMITTEE REPORTS:  ADMINISTATION, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE.  1. Motion by Erika Josefoskisecond by Carrie Fox to pay January bills.  Roll Call 7 yes O nay  2. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Rhonda Dzugan to appoint Tim Kuhs to the Motion by Erika Josefski, second by Carrie Fox to appoint Tim Rapp toi the Civil Service Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Tim Cornuet to appoint John Cieslinski to the Manager Gutonski stated these next appointments were for the planning commission Motion by Greg Schmitt, second by Tim Cornuet to appoint Erika Josefoski to the Planning Commission(4 year term), motion carried with Erika Josefoski abstaining Motion by Erika Josefoski, second bhy Tim Cornuet to appoint Carrie Fox to the Planning Commission (4 year term) motion carried with Carrie Fox abstaining  Vacancy Board(annual term) motion carried Commision (6 yr term) motion carried Zoning Hearing Board(S yr term) motion carried.  not the zoning hearing board.    Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Carrie Fox to appoint Dianna Roney to the Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Rhonda Dzugan to appoint Cindy Homburg to the Planning Commission (2 yrs to serve the remaining term of Pete Varos) motion carried. 3. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Greg Schmitt to increase the Tax Collector commission for current taxes from 2% to.3% beginning in 2018, motion carried.  Planning Commission (4 year term) motion carried  4. Carrie Fox questioned the agreement for the manager and why the " no overtime or no compensation time" for the manager was removed. She would like that section to be put back into the agreement. A discussion was held, Eric Carter said that removing those items was what council had ask for originally but that he will speak to Solicitor Regoli regarding her concerns. Solicitor Regoli stated that it would not be necessary to have it placed back into the agreement and that the minutes would reflect the concerns 5. Carrie Fox reported that Earth Day is being held in other towns. She felt that having ar recycling collection day, at no cost to the Borough would help clean up the Borough She spoke to ESCR, this company will set up a day and come into the Borough and collect hard to recycle items ex: TV's, paint, tire etc. for a cost to the resident of 25-40 cents per pound. Council agreed and Mrs. Fox will contact ESCR for moreinformation.  Councilwoman Fox had and would provide enough clarification.  WATER: nothing at this time ELECTRIC: nothing at this time STREET AND: SANITARY SEWERS:  1. Motion by Greg Schmitt, second by Carrie Fox to appoint Lou Ann Homa to the Motion by Greg Schmitt, second by Tim Cornuet to appoint Mark Anuszek to the vacant  vacant Sewage Authority seat. Roli Call 3 yes 4 nay motion failed. Sewage Authority seat. Roll Call 5 yes 2 nay motion carried. 2. 2016 year end report for Highland Hose Co.  Total alarms 111 Wlres/ransiormers-1 Total Personnel Hrs-43 EMS2530 calls PARKS AND RECREATION: motioncarried.  Total hours 597 Total man hours 1,791  Mutual aid total 22 runs, Frazer Twp-2, Brackenridge-6, Harrison Twp-5,  East Deer Twp-2, AFA-4, Assist EMS-4, RSF/RIT-1, Smoke/Odor Invest-1,  Mutual Aid 3 Harrison, Cheswick, East Deer  Total Personnel Hours 910  Total training hrs 14  MatontyCamefoxsonppergueatiomAams YOuth Football to use Dreshar Stadium for their 2017 football season June 26-Nov 15,2017.    2. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Erika Josefoski to approve request from Highlands Little League to use Dreshar Stadium for the 2017 Baseball season March 1-Oat31, 2017. Tim Cornuet questioned the motion on how both teams would use the fields auring tne same time? He was informed that they both have an understanding and have 3. Solicitor Regoli asked if the teams has certificates of insurance, Manager Gutonski 4. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve request from Susan Reeseman to use the Riverview Park Gazebo for a wedding ceremony Oct7, 2017 from 5. Carrie Fox reported that the Recreation Board has something planned every month 6. Erika Josefoski stated that she received a call regarding the Farmers Market to inform the Borough the Farmers Market will be able to accept food stamps. 7. Erika Josefoski reported that the demolition of the Grandview Playground is  done itt the past several years. motion carried  stated he would check  1:30-2:30 pm motion carried  to celebrate the 175hAnniversary of Tarentum Borough  scheduled to start March 20th  PROPERTY AND: ZONING, LIBRARY AND HEALTH  1. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Tim Comuet to ratify Ordinance 17-01 2. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Carrie Fox to approve Ordinance 17-01 3. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Rhonda Dzugan to advertise Ordinance 17-02 pertaining to rental property requirements. Carrie Fox questions if this ordinance will hold up in court, a discussion followed and Solicitor Regoli stated yes it would and that this ordinance is similar to other towns. Mayor Magnetta questioned how the CEO will be abie to enforce this ordinance and how was it paid for. Carrie Fox stated that it was puti in the budget and no one knew about it. Erika Josefoski stated that Council did know about it and that the software and a tablet were already purchased, she also stated they were listed as professional services under code enforcements, 2017 budget. a 4. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Tim Cornuet to pass concurring Resolution 17- 03 formally requesting a grant from the RAAC for demotion of blighted properties within 5. Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Greg Schmitt to approve Resolution 17-02 pertaining to the acquisition of vacant property 1224-A-177 for vacant property recovery  motion carried  pertaining to eminent domain. motion carried  discussion was held. motion carried.  the Borough. motion carried  program. motion carried AVN/COG:  1  1. Carrie Fox reported that in March there will be a seminar on land banking and the  manager should attend.    KOZ: nothing at this time  REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION: nothing at this time  CITIZENS COMMENTS:  1.F Regina Prokopczuk asked how the proposed lease ordinance will affect the Praha and' Tarentum Hotel. Manager Gutonski said it wouldn't but the code enforcement is  working to clean them both up.  2. Cindy Homburg asked about 711E8thA Ave. can be scheduled SO discussion can bel held.  3. Carrie Fox requested that when there is a lot ont the agenda, if an agenda meeting  ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by Tim Cornuet, second by Carrie Fox to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM Respectfully: submitted, Michael Gutonski PO Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING 2-7-17  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 1. Lrclsold 2. CINNY POMBVR6 5/6/huy 77h Zgin 1 Ak - 8ase Sle 9ot Sachy 10. 12. Brod Jaras 14,ARRY 7ROUTAN  ADDRESS  Tàa Taientum  35aapllael4 169 LedAESL. 4haAuOMeLA hAAL (6. lsidose Abishis  3492 72 AI SHE /os 576 HHC TIAKIn EvveKe Fivo Roscve  11. 4 pgcabent  13. Daue Raws Cortal Pranlgtlacon buch  152AU6  15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.