TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017  6:30 Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance  ATTENDING: Erika Josefoski, Carrie Fox, Adam Blythe, Eric Carter, Tim Cornuet, Greg Schmitt, Motion by Carrie Fox second by Adam Blythe to approve the minutes from the August 1, 2017 Motion by Tim Cornuet second by Carrie Fox to approve minutes from the September 22, 2017  Rhonda Dzugan, Mayor Magnetta, Chief Vakulick, Solicitor Regoli  meeting. Motion carried Special meeting CITIZENS COMMENTS: 1. No comments PRESIDENTS REPORT:  1. President Carter stated there was an Executive Session held prior to the meeting to  discuss personnel matters 1. Calls for Service Reports  MAYORSI REPORT:  July 2017 532 247 285 26 82 6 0 9  August 2017 492 180 312 26 69 7 0 $2,061.00 13  call for service action necessary no action necessary arrests citations issued total accidents accidents with injury parking ticket issued  $1,949.25 fines collected  $18,186.93 fines collected for the year $20,247.93  2. Mayor Magnetta thanked the Recreation Board and Summit Hose for all their work fora  successful Fall Festival  1    TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILI MEETING OCTOBER : 3, 2017  POLICE CHIEFS REPORT:  1. Chief asked Solicitor Regoli if he is working on the Nuisance Ordinance. Solicitor Regoli  state that he is researching other ordinances  SOLICITORS REPORT: 1. Nothing at this time COMMITTEE REPORTS:  1. Motion by Erika. Josefoski second by Rhonda Dzugan to pay August and September bills. 3. Motion by Ericka Josefoski second by Tim Cornuet to approve Resolution 17-09 regarding 4. Erika Josefoski stated that ads have been placed for al Borough Manager  Roll Call 7 yes 0 nay  2. Motion by Erika. Josefoski no second, No motion the Police Pension Plan Motion carried  WATER:  1. Motion by Adam Blythe second by Carrie Fox to approve pay estimate #2 to' World Wide Industries ini the amount of $48,153.24 for water tank restorations Roll Call 7 yes 0 nay  ELECTRIC:  1. Nothing at this time STREETS AND! SANITARY SEWERS  1. Greg Schmitt reported that the 4th Ave Bridge update, the bridge work is complete and 2. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Tim Cornuet to approve pay estimate #7 to Marico Construction in the amount of $42,242.77 for construction of the 4th Ave Bridge Project 3. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Erika Josefoski to approve pay estimate #8 to Gibson Thomas Engineering in the amount of $89,303.95 Roll Call 7 yes Or nay Motion carried 4. Carrie Fox reported that she spoke toi the engineers regarding 4th Ave Bridge, theyv will be adding reflection markers to the sides of the bridge to complete the project  the bridge is open  Roll Call 7 yes 0 nay Motion carried  2    TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER. 3, 2017  5. Carrie Fox reported that she attended a meeting with Penn Dot regarding Project Route 28, itisa7m mile project to replace asphalt and upgrade the road including an emergency vehicle turn around. The road work willl be done at nights and weekends with closures of  the road  PUBLIC SAFETY AND CIVIL SERVICE: 1. Eureka Incident Summary  August 2017 7 5 4 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 0 143 6 279 1064 40  September 2017 2 6 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 3 273  AFA MVC WIRE/TRANSFORMER RSF (RIT) FUEL LEAK SMOKE/ODOR ASSIST EMS ASSIST PD CSF VEHICLE FIRE STAND BY MUTUAL AID EMS CALLS  TOTAL PERSONNEL HOURS 93 TOTAL PERSONNEL HOURS 1102 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS 24  2. Tim Cornuet thanked the Recreation Board and Summit Hose for the wonderful Fall  Festival PARKS AND RECREATION:  1. Motion by Carrie Fox second by Erika Josefoski to approve Special Event Permit 2. Motion by Carrie Fox second by Adam Blythe to approve Special Event Permit Application 3. Motion by Carrie Fox second by Adam Blythe to approve Special Event Permit Application 4. Carrie Fox discussed the possibility of starting a "Little Library" community program and where they could place the box. Discussion was held and council agrees iti isa a great idea  Application for A Lions Tale Book Walk. Motion carried for McNally-Lincoln wedding Motion carried  for birthday party  3    TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017  5. Carrie Fox updated on various Recreation Board items  175 Celebration continues  There were 2 bus loads of people for the Land Mark Tour Oct 8 there will be a movie at the Alle Kiski Museum Boo Fest will be Oct 281-3 in the council chambers Trick or Treat will be Saturday, October 28 6:00-8:00 pm Applications for Annual Scarecrow Contest are in the office and on line Fall Festival was a success and Carrie Foxt thanked everyone for all the help Carrie Fox stated that Summit Hose has a lot of activities in the Borough, she stated that all 3 fire companies are very involved in the community  Thanked Gattos, Paz & Paz, Masonic Lodge and Train Station for participating in Oct 28 Annual Boo Fest tickets will be available the week of Oct 9-13 10:00-1:00  the tours  ini the council chambers  PROPERTY AND ZONING, LIBRARY AND HEALTH:  1. Discussion regarding Business Privilege Revocation Ordinance: any business that fails to do any repairs within 10 days of notification, will have their Business Privilege License revoked. Solicitor Regoli will investigate to see ifi it is legal, then will write a something 2. Motion by Erika Josefoski second by Carrie Fox to approve Resolution regarding the  that can be discussed at the next regular meeting Demolition, Slum and Blight CDBG funding Motion carried  AVN/COG: KOZ:  1. Nothing at this time 1. Nothing at this time REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION:  1. Solicitor Regoli reported that he met last week with representatives ofF Family Dollar and 2. 2. Tim Cornuet reported that he and Eric Carter went to see the demolition of 114 W 7th  they are almost ready to put the project out for bid  Ave  4    TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017  7. John Kunya stated in March 2015 he came to the office and reported that the curbs in front of his house need replaced, his girlfriend twisted her ankle ont the broken curb. The office told him someone would contact him regarding the curb and as of this date no one There is al house located at Egth & Laurel that has shingles, garbage and tools all over the In the spring 2017, he contacted the Borough regarding 711 Hazlett St, stones and 8. Chief Vakulick stated that the Borough went several years without a full time CEO and 9. Lori Wildi wants a rundown oft the CEO Clean Sweep Program, Chris Fabec said to contact 10. Chris Fabec stated the lot located at E8 gth Ave and Laurel was told they could store stuff  has come. back yard  concrete falling from the garage, no one has contacted him they are trying to get everything under control him and they can discuss the program  on the empty lot  11. Mayor Magnetta said the CEO is doing and excellent job and needs time  12.. John Cieslinski stated the codes need more teeth  13. Luann Ryneck asked who is supposed to paint curb, the Chief stated the Borough should 14.Arlene Graham asked when the E7th Ave demolitions start, Erika Josefoski stated it had 15. Mary Dauer stated Waste Management has the best crew, they do an excellent job 16. Lori Wildi state that the Recreation Board has done such an excellent job, can council bringi in a group of volunteers to help with ideas etci for blighted properties. Tim Cornuet 18. Cindy Homberg reported the tour of the Fire Halls will be October 21 and the bus will 19. Carrie Fox reported that the roof for the snack shack was replaced and extended 20. Jim Bowser asked who determines how many council seats there are. Solicitor Regoli He asked why code enforcement hasn't been kept up, there were other people here. He was informed there hasn't been a full time CEO for several years Council should go into businesses to see what they need instead of taking license, CEO told him that these aren'tthe regular business', they are slum businesses  paint them  to be done within 180 days after signing  agreed that a board could bet formed  17. Carrie Fox: stated she is pleased to see citizens wanting tol help  leave from the park  stated 9i is the most, per the Borough Code  6    TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017  1. Mayor Magnetta asked to address the people regarding the Standard and Poors report. He stated that the Borough's rating has dropped and suggested council read the report. Erika Josefoski stated there were miscommunications through email regarding Standard 2. Erika Josefoski reported that the budget has been started. The mayor stated that when the budget was done in the past it wasn't done correctly and all department heads must 3. Carrie Fox reported that the legislation is in the house regarding electric monies being  bei included in the discussion for their department permitted to be transferred into the General Fund  CITIZENS COMMENTS:  1. President Carter stated that council will take comment for citizens, but that they will only be recognized one time and they needed state all their concerns ati that time 2. John Cieslinski asked what is being done to upgrade the electric system and asked if the Borough still has an electric department. Erika Josefoski and Carrie Fox both stated plans 3. Luanne Ryneck asked about blighted properties on E 7th Ave and why they have been in violation for years. She wants to know the process and where in the process these properties are to be demolished. CEO Fabec stated the properties are on the demo list 5. Lori Wildi stated she is sick and tired of the condition of the Borough and the problem is getting away from the Borough and she would like to see a monthly report at each meeting from the CEO on what progress is being made in cleaning upi the blight. She also stated that there are rats coming from the houses on E 7th Ave. She stated that when Standard and Poors contacted the office, they should have gotten information to give to Gregg Schmitt stated that the landlords and tenants have no accountability when people Tim Cornuet said that he and Chris Fabec will have the St Dept bait for rats 6. Mary Dauerasked! how many police officers were in the department and said the Borough should put their pictures and names in the paper 50 the residents know who they are. She feels the police need to say hi when they are driving past people Also, there are: small  for upgrades are being made  4. Jerry. Johns asked why are they being demolished instead of being sold  them move in and out.  children running on the street.  5    TARENTUM BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017  21. Lynn Leech from. Jenn Com stated investors have 1.8 billion dollars that they are wanting tol help 6 communities, she feels they can help with state and federal grants procedures and she would like to meet with council to discuss thei issues. Hugh Fox asked ift theyhave 22.J Jim Bonner asked if council was informed on the HB 722 and SB22 regarding redistricting  ap presentation and a track to show.  coming up in 2020 MOTION TO ADJOURN:  1. Motion by Erika Josefoski second by Carrie Fox to adjourn the meeting, Motion  carried Meeting Adjourned 7:55PM  Next meeting will be held' Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6:30  Respectfully: Submitted by:  7    EUREKA  FIRE . RESCUE . E.M.S.  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