Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, February 2, 2016  Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance  Roll Call: All were present with exception of Peter Varos at Doctors Appointment, William Rossey at Motion to approve minutes from. January 4+h council meeting: By Councilwoman Fox, 2"d by Vice- Comments from Brian Marra and Hugh Rumbaugh: regarding property at 301 W. 12"h Avenue. We are interested in purchasing the property if made available. At this time we don't know what we would build on the property but we would at this time clean up the property and remove the septic tanks. "Snow Angels of Pittsburgh": Did not attend meeting President Carter stated that that were an organization that connect people in need with volunteers for snow removal, you can Google to find Citizen Comments: Regina Prokopczuk, 512E6h Ave, questioned why we were paying Mike Doyle's phone bill, this was clarified that they pay us not the other way around, she was fine with that. Jim Bowser, owner 314 W gth Ave made in appropriated comment and was stopped by President Carter, was told if this happened again he or any other person would be removed from meeting. Cindy Homburg, 538 E10th Ave, stated that Tarentum would be 175 years old next year and would like to see a committee formed to plan a celebration. She did not want to lead the committee but would be oni it. Boro Manager Gutonski gestured to council with approval ofa all present to come to office and Sandy Collins, 209 Main Street, questioned' William Rossey's absent and read a prepared statement about health care for Mr. Rossey. Questioning why Tarentum Borough is paying for his when he isa fulltime employee for Sharpsburg as their Borough Manager and that should be covering him. Larry Troutman, 301 E1* Ave, questioned was he a member oft the union. He was told by Boro Manager Gutonski that it was past practice non-union get benefits of union members. Mayor Magnetta said Boro Manager Gutonski stated that the borough has guidelines - Union has guidelines we need to abide by. Sandy Collins replied need a set ofr rules for both Union and Non-Union personnel. Councilwoman Presidents Report: Met at Central Presbyterian Church about al business venture, they will come to us to Mayor Report: No report due to changes in court reports they will be one month behind. Wanted recognize the 2016-2017 $60,000 grant that Tarentum Police were awarded for Officer Kurt Jendrewski'ss salary and benefits as Grandview's Resource Officer. We want to thank ChiefVakulick,  Work.  President Josefoski, motion carried.  website.  make plans.  council is going to look into this.  Fox said it all confusing.  speak publicly when they are ready, that is all for now.  1    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, February 2, 2016 Michele Williams, and Principal Heather Bigney. The kids love him and thanks to him the discipline has Also The Police Department has received a $50,000 USDA grant for 2 new police cars. Along with the Police Chief's Report: just an added note on the $50,000 Grant. The cost of the cars is about $69,490 minus the grant will leave around $19,000. We have $10,000i in the budget and the trade-in value of the Rural Development Federal Domestic Assistance last Grants-1" camera, 2nd computers for the police  dropped there.  backing of Mike Doyle and Frank Dermandy we were able to get it.  vehicles will cover the total cost of them.  cars.  Denied was Equipment Grant by the Department of Education.  Manager Report: Repairs to the water line on West 7th Ave - Penn Dot. Preliminary camera work has Piper. Jaffray, the company whom we have our Bond with, since the interest rates have dropped we have the opportunity to get at least a 2% dropi in interest as a refund, this is the money that we have been using for ongoing project with the water upgrades. This is a positive, there is no cost to do study and any cost would be deducted from refund amount. The terms would stay the same and the payment would Talking with the Tax Collector, inquired what properties Tarentum Borough actually owns 11 properties. Some were given, some acquired in other ways, and whatever the case may be we have a unique opportunity to sale them at a fair market value or if there is a problem as with' W: 12"h Avenue lower selling price. West7thA Ave is having the same issues. Selling is takingi it away from us and back on the tax Cindy Homburg wanted to know about the empty property near her fory years, Boro Manager Gutonski informed her that Allegheny County has a program for other properties, she could go on to the counties Iwas approached by Public Works Director about the storm sewer at2"d and' Wood Streets for emergency repairs, have to bids (Ron Gillette $33,927.00) and (Resnick Excavating $29,400.00). The Solicitor Charles Clark stated that ifiti is an emergency we don't have to puti it out to bid. Also Heuser Way sink hole repairs (Resnick $10,450.00) which falls below amount requiring bids. Ask Mr. Betts if this Solicitors Report: Charles Clark stated that he was to have a contract written up for Tom O'Connor for  been done when completed will get bids for this work to be completed.  stay the same.  rolls.  site to see who owns them.  company' was a reputable company, he replied it was.  part time Electric Lineman but in speaking with him this will no longer take place.  Review documents for the Piper. Jaffray bond obligation note.  Review the 2 resolutions 16-1 found to bei in order and 16-2 would like to rewrite in his format.  2    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, February 2, 2016  Committee Report:  Administration, Employee Relations, Finance:  Councilwoman Josefoski motioned to appoint Greg Schmidt to the vacant 1st Ward Council seat, Erika Josefoski motioned to appoint Rhonda Dzugan to the vacant 3"d Ward Council seat, seconded by They were sworn in by Mayor Carl Magnetta and they signed their paperwork and took their seats on Councilwoman Fox motioned to accept paying of January bills, seconded by Councilman Schmidt, roll Councilwoman Fox motioned to accept Lou Ann Homa's letter of retirement effective Friday, February 5, Councilwoman Fox motion to accept Lou Ann Homa'sn request for continues early retirement health care Councilwoman Foxi motioned to pass resolution 16-01 that plans submitted by F-Squared Inc. to the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program comply with Tarentum's Comprehensive Plan, Councilwoman Fox motioned to pass resolution 16-02 adopting Allegheny County's updated Hazardous Councilwoman Fox motioned to allow Piper Jaffrey Financial Consultants to initiate paperwork that reduces the boroughs general obligation note (ordinance 11-02) by at least 2%1 through one time advanced refund, seconded by Councilman Schmidt, roll call, motioned passed. Water: Councilwoman Foxi motion made to give the water plant the new computer purchased for Emergency Management that has been sitting un-utilized since purchasing it, second by Councilman Schmidt, motion carried. Statement made that emergency management computer would need to be  seconded by Carrie Fox, Roll Call alli int favor, motion carried. Carrie Fox, Roll Call21 for, 1against, motion passed.  council.  call, motion passed.  2016, seconded by Councilman Schmidt, motion carried.  coverage until age 65, seconded by Councilman Schmidt, motion carried.  second by Councilman Dzugan, motion carried.  Mitigation Plan, seconded by Councilman Schmidt, motion carried.  replace later. Electric: Nothing to report  Street and Sanitary Sewers: Councilman Schmidt motioned to accept Resnick bid of $29,400 for emergency repairs to 2"d and' Wood Street, seconded Councilwoman Fox, motion carried. Councilman Schmidt motion to remove and replace sewer in Heuser Way for Resnick for bid of$ $10,450,  seconded Councilwoman Fox, motion carried.  3    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, February 2, 2016  Public Safety and Civil Service: Nothing at this time.  Parks and Recreation: Councilwoman Fox motioned to allow Tarentum High School Class of 56 Reunion Committee the use oft the band shell area of Riverview Park for a class reunion picnic on Saturday, August 6th 2016 from 1pm to 7pm, seconded by Councilman Schmidt, motion carried. Councilwoman Fox motioned to accept Highlands Little League letter requesting use of the ball fields at Dreshar Stadium and ball field adjacent to Brackenridge Park fori the year 20161 from March 1* thru Councilwoman Fox motioned to accept Rams Youth Football letter requesting use of the ball fields at Dreshar Stadium and ball field adjacent to Brackenridge Park for the year 2016 from. June 27tht thru Councilwoman Fox motioned to allow William Coffman to use Band shell located at Riverview Park Saturday, June 4th 2016 from 11am till 5pm for concert hei is coordinating. (New Day Sunrise, Christian Note: Rec Board will meet Thursday, February 4th 2016 at 6:30, Eureka invited to discuss Fall Festival,  October31',seconded councilman Schmidt, motion carried.  November 30", seconded Councilman Schmidt motion carried.  Rock n' Roll), seconded by Councilwoman Dzugan, motion carried.  Brackenridge invited to discuss Christmas Parade.  AVN/COG: Nothing KOZ: Nothing  Redevelopment and Revitalization: Mayor Magnetta stated nothing at this time, but in a week ors sO would like council, business owners and developers get together about' West 7th Avenue = bad- get back  some pride - busiest street - most blighted  Citizens Comments:  Kenneth Olgele-from out of town- bringing his company in April to the old Alcoa building in New Kensington, is looking for office space and looking for opportunity and buildings in the area to expand his business. Mayor asked for his business card so that the Council could get in touch with him. Mark Anuszek-713 Western Street, ifTarentum is selling properties on w7 Ave, they need to set stipulation that they need to be torn down because of the condition. 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