TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 4, 2017 6:00 Executive Session meeting is recorded. 6:30 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Pres Eric Carter reminded everyone that the ATTENDING: Erika Josefoski, Carrie Fox, Adam Blythe, Eric Carter, Rhonda Dzugan, Mayor Magnetta, Manager Gutonski, Solicitor Regoli, Absent- Tim Cornuet, Greg Schmitt, Chief Vakulick Motion by Carrie Fox second by Erika Josefoski to approve the minutes from March 7, 2017 alsoi the Executive Session held February 13, 2017 to discuss personnel issues and potential litigation. Motion carried CITIZENS COMMENTS: 1. Gina Landis questioned about the possiblity of lead in the water. Jeff Adams, Water Plant Supervisor stated that yearly lead tests are done from different parts of the 2. Cindy Hornberg reminded everyone this is the anniversary year and there are several events planned. Mayor Magnetta and Carrie Fox thanked Jeff Adams for the 3. Karen Marietti stated that Highland Little League is selling $5.00 discount cards as a 4. Cindy Ogershaw from the Farmers Market asked if council had considered the request from last month to move the Farmers Market back to the church parking lot. There was a discussion regarding liability insurance and safety. She stated that several 5. Jim Bowser asked how to get a Military Banner. Carrie Fox told him that the 6. Tony Talliani, President East Deer Board of Commissioners and AVNCOG presented the Borough a plaque recognizing the 175th Anniversary of Tarentum Borough. Mayor Borough and allt tests come back negative excellent program and water plant tours. fund raiser and that she had cards for anyone that is interested. vendors have pulled out of the market. applications are in the Borough Office Magnetta thanked him. 1 7. Tom Benecki gave a presentation on the Tri-COG Land Bank. A discussion was held after the presentation. PRESIDENTS REPORT: and litigation MAYORS REPORT: Calls ofs Service No Action Necessary 222 Citations Issued Accidents with injuries O Fines collected for the year $4,544.71 Parking tickts issued 1. Pres Carter stated the Executive Session held at 6:00 PM was to discuss Personnel 1. Mayor Magnetta reported the Calls of Service for February 2017 441 72 16 Action Necessary 219 Arrests Total Accidents Fines Collected 16 14 $2,273.86 2. Mayor Magnetta declared April 21, 2017 Power Talk day POLICE CHIEFS REPORT: 1.N Nothing at this time MANAGERS REPORT: 1.N Mr. Gutonski stated that the Borough will be applying for a Grant for Revitalization of Dreshar Stadium for seats, bathrooms, walking track and batting cages 2. Mr. Gutonski asked Jeff Adams to clarify the lead testing. Jeff Adams stated that the testing is done yearly from several areas of the Borough and all come back clear per DEP Regulations SOLICITORS REPORT: 1.N Mr. Regoli stated that he sent an email regarding bids for chemicals for the water plant. Mr. Gutonski stated the he and Jeff Adams are working on a list for bids COMMITTEE REPORTS: ADMINISTATION, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE. 1.N Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Carrie Fox to pay March bills. Roll Call 5 yes O nay: 2 absent Motion carried WATER: 1. Nothing at this time 2 ELECTRIC: 1. nothing at this time STREET AND SANITARY SEWERS: Liquid Fuels Street Paving motion carried PUBLIC SAFETY AND CIVIL SERVICE 1. Motion by Erika Josefoski second by Rhonda Dzugan to advertise for bids for 2017 1. Rhonda Dzugan reported on Eureka Fire Rescues March 2017 Incident Report MVC-5, AFA-4, VEMFREM,RSF3.SMOAE: ODORI INVEST-2, WRESTRANSFORMERS2 BRUSH MULCH FIRE-2, EMS PD. ASSIST-2, WATER RESQ RECOV-0, WATER COND-0, PHY RESCUE-1, TOTAL PERSONNEL HOURS 78, 6MUTUAL AID EASTI DEER, SPRINGDALE TWP & HARRISON, EMS 236 CALLS, TOTAL PERSONNEL HOURS 854, TOTAL COMPANY TRAINING HOURS 46 PARKS AND RECREATION: 1. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Erika Josefoski to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Tarentum Borough and Highlands School District in regards to 2. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve concurring Resolution 17-05 stating that Tarentulm Borough has formally applied for a GEDF Grant for the 3. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Erica Josefoski to approve Cathy Blythe's request for the use of the open grounds closest to Dreshar Stadium and the Bandshell Area of Riverview Park for a wedding and reception August 5, 2017 from 3:30-10:00 PM. 4. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve. Aurelia Douglas' request for the use of the bandshell area on Riverview Park on May 27, 20171 from 1:00-2:00 PM 5. Motion by Carrie Fox, second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve 1st Baptist Churchs' request for the use of the band shell area of Riverview Park Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 6:00-7:00 PM and Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 PM Motion Carried 6. Carrie Fox reported that the Recreation Board sponsored a tour of the water plant on April 1, 2017. They held Senior Citizen Bingo April 4, 2017. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the' Women of the Moose April 15 and the Recreation Board will the Grandview Playground Grant Project MotionCarried purpose of renovation Dreshar Stadium Motion carried Motion carried with one abstension from Adam Blythe for a wedding ceremony Motion Carried have pictures with the Easter Bunny and al bike give away. 3 7. Mayor Magnetta, Manager Gutonski and Council member Fox accepted the 8. Carrie Fox wanted to thank the Borough St Dept for all the work they did at the Community Banner Award. playground PROPERTY AND ZONING, LIBRARY AND HEALTH: 1.E Erika Josefoski reported that the old playground equipment from Grandview had been installed at the W6th Ave playground and she thanked the St Dept for their work 1. Carrie Fox stated there is a program called My Work Initatives of Pittsburgh. It's a program that would bring school age children with disabilities to work during the AVN/COG: summer KOZ: 1.r nothing at this time 1. nothing at this time CITIZENS COMMENTS: end of2017 REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION: 1.J Jim Bowser asked for an update on the Family Dollar. Manager Gutonski stated that one more piece of property needs to be acquired and the store should be up by the 2. Brad James from Eureka Fire-Rescue-EMS stated that on April 29, 2017 Eureka will hold the Ember Memorial DogWash ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Erika Josefoski, second by Carrie Fox to adjourn the meeting. 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