TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHEN COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 6TH 2017  6:30 Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, Pres. Eric Carter reminded everyone that the meeting  was being recorded.  ATTENDING: Erika Josefoski, Carrie Fox, Adam Blythe,Eric Carter, Rhonda Dzugan, Tim Cornuet, Greg Schmitt, Mayor Carl Magnetta, Manager Michael Gutonski, Solicitor Regoli.  Absent. ChiefVakulick, Officer Fabec attended in his place.  Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to approve the minutes from the May 2nd 2017  council meeting. Motion passed. CITIZENS COMMENTS:  1. Kristen Rusiewicz requested the use oft the Riverview Park to hold an animal awareness and prevention program. She stated she wanted tol keep people informed on illnesses that affect their pets. Manager Gutonski asked her to come and meet with him to discuss the 2. Jim Bowser thanked the Borough officials for putting his fathers veterans banner up on west 7th ave. Carrie Fox verified that the request had been brought to the rec board and they had no problem with putting the banners in West Tarentum...A discussion followed. 3. Gina Prokopczuk ask who she would contact regarding a veterans banner. Carrie Fox  event and to make her aware of fees for the use oftl the park.  stated that she should contact Gray signs.  PRESIDENTS REPORT  1. Pres. Carter stated that the aside from the weather, the program on Memorial Day went 2. Pres. Carter stated that he spoke with Paul Perriello about what the effect Family Dollar may have on the Mom and Pop stores in the area and assured him Tarentum has no intention of pushing out his store or any other stores in the area....Carter also stated that the Borough could have possibly approached the stores in the area to get their input. 3. Pres.Carter also stated that he has spoken with various individuals in regards to the proposed billl being presented by a certain representative limiting the revenues generated byt the electric. He also stated the borough needs options in case the bill would pass.  well.    MAYORS REPORT  1. Mayor Magnetta reported the calls of service for april 2017...calls ofs service 498... action necessary 253... no action necessary 245... arrests 24... citations issued 96... total accidents 9 ..accidents with injuries 0... fines collected $1,912.15. ..fines collected for  the year $10,007.78..parking tickets issued 14  POLICE CHIEFS REPORT 1. Nothing at this time. MANAGERS REPORT  1. Manager Gutonski gave an update on the Grandview playground, everything is moving ahead, we arel hoping for completion by the end of. June early July. Tarentum is asking Highlands School District to donate extra funds to help pay for the completion of the new asphalt. He also stated that the Street Department has done an excellent job assisting with the work at the playground. He also stated the completion oft the 4thave. bridge should be completed by late July early August and that bids have been received for the completion 2. Manager Gutonski reported the Family Dollar project is moving forward with a projected 3. Manager Gutonski reported that due to loitering and excessive garbage the bus stop at 4th 4. Manager Gutonski thanked Carrie Fox for moving forward with the "my work initiative" program. Manager Gutonski and Carrie visited DeerLakes High School and met students interested in the program and were informed of1 student from Highlands High School that was interested as well...Carrie stated that the borough is pushing for a supervisor through the program to guide the students daily while working for the borough. 5. Manager Gutonski stated that something must be done with the median strip on rt.366 leading to the expressway. The work to maintain it is to much for the steet dept. to handle considering their already large work load and that the are not skilled landscapers. A discussion followed with numerous suggestions coming from the Mayor and Council as well as residents present at the meeting. It was also noted that the borough received bids ranging from $2,000.00 up to $25,000.00 for maintaining the existing landscape of the  oft the interior oft the final water tank.  construction start of late August early September. ave.a and Corbet street wasi moved to 4thand Lock st.  median.  SOLICITORS REPORT acquiring for their store.  1. Mr. Regoli stated he is working on the back taxes owed for property Family Dollari is    COMMITTEE REPORTS  ADMINISTRATION, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE  1. Motion Erika Josefoski second by Greg Schmitt toj pay may bills. 7yes 0: no. motion 2. Motion Erika Josefoski second by Tim Cornuet to reschedule and advertise the. July 4"meeting to Wednesday July 12".2017. Motion passed..noted that the meeting will be on Wednesday SO that Solicitor Regoli will be able to attend due to prior 3. Motion Erika Josefoski second by Tim Cornuet to hire Nathanial Pavshar as part time summer help for the street department at $10.00 an hour 38hrs. a week. Motion 4. Motion Erika Josefoski second by Rhonda Dzugan for Tarentum to participate in the "my work initiative" program sponsored through the Department of Labor and Erika Josefoski noted that Councilwoman Fox, Manager Gutonski and herself attended a meeting in Harrisburg regarding the proposed bill limiting revenue generated from our electric company. She also noted that she attended a seminar in  passed.  engagements. passed.  Industry. Motion passed.  Pittsburgh with Manager Gutonski for combating blight.  WATER  1. Motion by Adam Blythe second by Tim Cornuet to approve the low bid of $76,052.00 from worldwide industries inc. for repairs to the interior of water Mayor Magnetta stated that he attended the openings for the water tanks and said the highest bid was $245,500.00 to the lowest of $76,052.00. The engineer stated that worldwide industries are very reliable. Carrie Fox ask what was budgeted for the project. Manager Gutonski stated $125,000.00. ..He also stated that there will be cost fori installation of isolation valves to be taken from the $125,000.00.  storage tank #1 7 yes 0 no Motion passed.  ELECTRIC  1. Carrie Fox reported that PEMA legislator Aaron Bernstein of Elwood City is presenting legislation to stop the transfer ofe electric funds into the general funds. Ifthis passes there could be a hugh increase in water rates as well as taxes. Mayor Magnetta stated he spoke to Senator Vulakovich and said he will  assist Tarentum in any way possible.  STREETS AND SANITARY SEWERS  1. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to approve pay estimate #4 to Marricco Construction for the 4th ave. bridge project in the amount of $51,576.81    7: yes 0 no Motion Passed.  PUBLIC SAFETY AND CIVIL SERVICE  1. Tim Cornuet reported on Eureka Fire and Rescues May 2017 incident report. 2. Mayor Magnetta stated that a Valley News reporter ask about the cameras that were installed in the park and ift there had been any furtherincidents. The Mayor  stated that there have not been any further incidents.  PARKS AND RECREATION  1. Motion Carrie Fox second by Erika Josefoski to approve the request from Abundant Joy Fellowship to use the bandshell and pavilion area of Riverview Park. Aug, 10,11"and 12h from 430.930pm..10-and) 11th and 1:00- 8:30pm on the 12th fora community vacation bible school..and also closing of1"ave. 2. Motion Carrie Fox second by Greg Schmitt to approve a request from Mr. Dan Remaley to use the band shell and pavilion area of] Riverview park for a Tarentum High School Reunion August 27th from 1:00- 6:00pm Motion Passed. 3. Motion Carrie Fox second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve ai request from Kimberly Cogley from Bridgepoint Church to use the bandshell and pavilion area ofRiverview Park on July 23"d from 9am - lpm for a church service and 4. Motion Carrie Fox second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve ai request from Sandy McKesell to use the Gazebo on. July 22nd from 3-4:30pm for a wedding. Motion 5. Carrie Fox reported that June 7th, will be the start oft the summer concerts w/ American pie. She also reported on the progress of Grandview Playground and reminded everyone oft the upcoming church bus tour on June 10that 10am and lpm and that the Tarentum homecoming County Fair will be. July 15th and 16th and proceeds will go to: repairs to the playground in Riverview Park. PROPERTY AND ZONING, LIBRARY AND HEALTH 1.E Erika Josefoski thanked CEO Chris Fabec for all the hard work hel has done. She also reported that the first house on the demolition list has finally been demolished and 6: more are being tested for asbestos. 2. Chris Fabec reported that Pitt Specialty questioned the costs oft the building permits and ask for a reduction in permit fees.. CEO Fabec also stated that the majority oft the fees go to MDIA .a discussion was held. Solicitor Regoli stated no reimbursements could be made and the fees are set to cover costs not for the  Motion Passed with one abstention.  luncheon. Motion passed.  Passed.  borough to make money.    3. Tim Cornuet ask Manager Gutonski about backyard farm ordinances..Gutonski stated as far as he knows there are no know ordinances for farm animals.Solicitor  Regoli said he will gather ordinances to present to council.  AVN/COG  1. Carrie Fox reported that GEDF grants had been submitted by Tarentum, Harrison and Springdale and that the Borough should know by the end ofJulyi if  we will be receiving the grant for Dreshar Stadium.  KOZ  Nothing at this time.  REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITILIZATION  Nothing at this time. CITIZENS COMMENTS  1. Jim Banner oft the Audubon Society would like to offer his services on any issue the Borough may need him for. He also ask ifTarentum would like to join the Paris 2. Cindy Homburg asked when paving is going to begin. There are large potholes in Wills alley. Manager Gutonski stated he will inform the Street Department. 3. Bill Mayhugh ask if anything else could be done with 340 west 10th ave. He stated that Code Enforcement has been there several times and problems are fixed for a few days and start over again...Officer) Fabec said he willl look into it..a discussion 4. Manager Gutonski stated that Tarentum is ahead ofthe game with regards to other 5. Cindy Homburg said residents should show their pride for the 175 year anniversary 6. Jim Bowser ask ift the Borough is still going to build ai new. Borough Building on west 7thave. Manager Gutonski stated at this time there are no plans to do SO.  Climate Agreement...Mayor. Magnetta agreed.  followed.  communities as far as property maintenance enforcement goes  celebration by decorating their properties.    ADJOURNMENT  Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to adjour...Motion passed.  Meeting Adjourned at 7:53pm Respectfully Submitted, EHE Michael Gutonski Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING Tnek6207  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME  ADDRESS  TARNI/AREH Jos KHNS AR. 2SILEAYIUCM 347u WEST/TH, AUE Saesle /08 waylh St 4ppb MPANEtEA 169  5. 6. lel 7. 6IA AANOA 8. Hpinyn (bwk 10. Jin B,nner 12. 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