Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, March 1, 2016  Callt to Order / Pledge of Allegiance  Roll Call: All were present with exception of William Rossey at Work. Executive Session was held to discuss personnel litigation issues.  Motion to approve minutes from February 1st council meeting: By Councilman Varos, 2md by  Councilwoman Fox, motion carried.  Comments from Mr. Robert Fratto from law office of Wayne Gerhold and Mr. Chris Shelby and Mr. Mike Schmitt from Piper. laffray:regarding the restructuring of the 2011 General Obligation Bond. Chris Shelby: With reference to the bond we would be able to complete a refinancing of the loan. Running the computation you would be able to get a refund of interest. The debt service, length of bond, all would stay the same.. Just like refinancing-dentical term-savings-is cash savings-footprint identical. Cash you can take is about $250,000.00 if cashed today and closed tomorrow. The use is limited under lawi to use for Capital Service, exclusive for brick and mortar repairs or can reduce debt over identical term. Cost ofi issuance in total at $45,000.00, would be included into the closing cost. Councilman Schmitt: If we chose to lower outlay what are the terms, Current terms goes to 2041. Chris Shelby: Reduction over the life oft the loan divide over 25 years. Another option is to over the next 3-4 years to reduce the payment and then back to same as it was. Savings evaluated is normally about 2% int this case at about 11%, lowest rates in history. The Bond issue is based on Standards and Poor's Rating. And require al Municipal Bond Insurance policy, reason paid, lower rate 34 use-w/comes a AA rating, raising your rating. So we are asking sO that we can start this process. Another step is to run numbers and rates. The costi is 8000.00 eveni ify you decide not to go through withi it. Motion made to adopt Ordinance 16-01 restructuring the Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds by Vice  President Josefoski, 2nd President Carter, roll call-motion carried.  Citizen Comments: meeting.  Christine Strellec-2 219 Lock Street- You previously stated you changed the day of the Council meeting sO that the Valley News could attend, that residents would be able to attend Highlands School Board Larry Trountman- 801 Lock Street-If the Valley is not here then it should have been. One more comment, Iwalked out with Mr. Rossey the first night he stated that was to get back at me and never Vice-President Josefoski- That wasn't my reason, Mr. Rossey was not the reason, Sharpsburgsmeetings were not the reason, we changed dates because oft the reasons Istated at the time. Councilwoman Fox stated there was a meeting last Monday that Mr. Rossey did not attend. Charles Beacon- 125 w7th Ave- Would like to purchase property at: 134& 136W7th Ave.  did.  1    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, March 1, 2016 Manager Gutonski replied: Mr. Beacom came to see me ai few days ago, we want to work through the process one loti is owned by the Bracko Family. We will do our best in asking to get this property. Rich Zimmerman-Would like to purchase 301 W 12"h Ave. Iwould be building a storage building for my business and al house for my daughter. Once purchased would have the property cleaned of the trash  and debris and sewage.  Mayor Magnetta: We should move full speed ahead with the sale of these properties. Councilwoman Fox: This would energize West7"hA Ave one business andi it will snowball, this is what we Solicitor Charles Clark: Ineed a resolution to put this out to bid, which would be the next meeting. Manager Gutonski: According to Borough Code, we would need to have these appraised. Manager Gutonski: Council has final say on what the property sales for.  want.  Solicitor Charles Clark: Advertising could be done.  Motion made by Councilman Schmitt to move forward with the selling of the properties, 2nd by Motion amended to include all properties and get process in place to give Solicitor Clark the authority to  Councilwoman Fox. Motioned carried. advertise and get bids.  Jim Bowser: Cany you update, wanting to know about meeting, how didi it go  President Carter: Turnout positive with interest shown, all chairs filled, have another session planned.  Presidents Report: properties. Mayor Report:  Talked about the meeting from last Monday on the revitalization for West Tarentum and interest in the  Read report for calls for service and amounts collected in fine as to date.  Police Chief's Report:  The police are in need ofr new radios with duel bans, at present we cannot communicate with Westmoreland County and have to carry 2 radios. We met with Staley'sf for 6 dual band, 800 MHz radios I'm planning to look for grant money int thet future, this is an officer safetyi issue. lam asking fora an  approvalt to purchase radios in the amount of $28457.68.  Manager Report:  The Electrical System had some much needed work done. We replaced 3 poles at East7th Ave and,  going to more as budget allows.  2    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, March 1, 2016 Liquid Fuels we received $132,000.00 for 2016. We are using it to purchase a new dump truck and some will be used for the 4th Ave bridge project. The bridge may not be completed as expected; snag is the manufacturing of the metal beams. We are also working on the prep work for the water tanks. Iwant Also would like to ask the permission of the council to! be given remote access of the computer to be able to disconnect power if needed. Talking with our IT guy there would be no cost involved, ifr not we President Carter motioned to Allow Borough Manager to have remote access into the Borough Computers to shutoff electric meters in case of emergencies, seconded by Councilwoman Fox, motion Highland Little League would like to use the council chambers on Sunday March 13th at 6:301 for meeting. Councilman Varos directed question to Manager Gutonski did you look at the crossing at Bridge Street, relied Norfolk Southern applied for an extension for that crossing they are going to put in gates. Charles Clark stated that hei is working on a new Electrical Inter-connection Agreement.  to thank the Street Department forj job well done.  willl havel backup plan.  carried.  Councilwoman Foxi motion, Councilman Varos 2"d, motion passed.  Solicitors Report:  Committee Report:  Administration, Employee Relations, Finance:  Vice-President Josefowski motioned to accept paying of February bills, seconded by Councilwoman Fox,  roll call, motion carried. Water:  Councilman Schmitt motioned to approve Resolution 16-05 authorizing the Borough of Tarentum to advertise and accept the highest bid for the sale of the 2012 "Haulmark" Trailer with the sale price of no lowerthe Eight Thousand Dollars, seconded by' Vice-President Josefowski, roll call, motion carried. Councilwoman Fox motioned to approve Resolution 16-04 authorizing the Borough of Tarentum to advertise and accept the highest bid for the sale of the 1995 GMC work vehicle (DiggerTruck) with a sale  Electric:  price of no lower than Five Thousand Dollars, roll call, motion carried.  Street and Sanitary Sewers: Nothing at this time. Public Safety and Civil Service:  3    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, March 1, 2016 Councilwoman Dzugan motioned to purchase 61 Motorola Digital Portable Police Radios for the price of Twenty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($28,457.68) paid in equal monthly installments of approximately Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), seconded Councilwoman Councilwoman Dzugan motioned to pass Resolution 16-03 acknowledging no employee contributions are required for the police pension fund for they year of2016, seconded by Councilwoman Fox, roll call,  Fox, roll call, motion carried.  motion carried. Parks and Recreation:  Vice-President, Josefoski motioned to appoint Barbara Magnetta and Hugh Fox to the Recreation Board Vice-President. Josefoski motioned to appoint Tim Rapp and Lorraine White to the Recreation Board for Vice-President. Josefoski motioned to appoint Rebecca May and Bonnie Weidenhoff to the Recreation Board for 2 year term ending in 2018, seconded Councilman Varos, motion carried. Vice-President Josefoski motioned to appoint Lisa McGrath and Susan. Johnson to the Recreation Board for1 1 year term ending in 2017, seconded Councilman Varos, motion carried. Vice-President Josefoski discussed the possibility of having a dog parki in the far back grass area of marina sO that there would be someplace other than the park for citizens to take their dogs. Would like to apply for grants, has to be a well thought out process. We would need to get the cost ofa cleanup March 26" the Rec Board with provide a snack and pictures with the Easter Bunny fori the Easter Egg Vice-president Josefoski also stated the Borough has six recycling containers; we spend $16,000 per year. Theya are good to have, the problem is they are used as garbage dump and totally abused. The Alternatives to paying for bins would be a couple that are privately owned. Stanson in Springdale accepts cardboard and paper. Bob Betts "People drop off things like sofa, beds, building materials, etc." Councilman Schmitt "The green benefits are being outweighed, they look like dumpsters. Spend Councilwoman Foxi motioned to eliminate recycling dumpsters, motion seconded by Councilman  for 4 year term ending in 2020, seconded Councilman Varos, motion carried. 3yearterme ending in 2019, seconded Councilman Varos, motion carried.  company, would: sponsor clean up plus $1000.00 fori insurance.  Hunt.  same can be said at Grandview Book Recycling is abused.  $16,000 or remove and do nothing."  Schmitt, motion carried.  4    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, March 1, 2016 Councilwoman Fox added that there was newspaper recycling available at Grandview Elementary.  AVN/COG:  Councilwoman Fox reported that she attended her first COG meeting on February 24", next one March 21*t. Brought back the possibility of applying for a grant for a paving machine to by shared between municipalities. After debate it was agreed she would take back that Tarentum was noti interested. Manager Gutonski: Army Core of Engineers wants to use land above the towers. Do we need an agreement when they are using it for training? LouAnn Homa told him that we should have an old  KOZ:  agreement to reference to. Redevelopment and Revitalization:  Councilwoman Fox stated that shel had talked to Tax Collector Karen Marietti about delinquent taxes. First we need to put her on the front page of the Tarentum's Website. Second we need to put together ana aggressive plan: publish names, payment plans, delinquent letter, something needs done.  Councilman Schmitt: Great ideas, let's get put into writing. about it. There is about $400,000 in delinquent taxes.  Manager Gutonski: Karen got paperwork from Highlands School District and talked to Solicitor Clark Tax Collector Marietti: with the current ordinances we have ini the last 4 years been collecting some.  2012-$21,000 2013-$58,000 2014-$59,000 2015-548,000  Manager Gutonski: We will try to have it for next meeting.  Citizens Comments:  Sandy Collins-209 Main Street: Iwant to Thank Councilwoman Fox, Manager Gutonski, and Karen Marietti for any type of plan to collect back taxes since the reserve fund has been bled dry. Too much  money going out for the last 11 %y years, Thanks for what you can do with taxes.  Meeting Adjourned  5    Tarentum Borough, Regular Meeting, March 1, 2016  Respectively Submitted, Michael Gutonski, Borough Manager  6    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING TApALPNA  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME > 2. MA  3pm AAMPRLLE 5TAf Kk 672479 8.KHAMA 9. Chud Rusae 10.Cpat 11. C SMeluc 12:B, AaygEtbe 13. 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