BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY,PENNSYIVANA BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES  JUNE7,2016  6:40Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance  ATTENDING: Mayor Carl Magnetta, Erika Josefoski, Eric Carter, Peter Varos, Greg Schmitt, Carrie Fox, Rhonda Dzugan, Tim Cornuet, Solicitor Charles Clark. Chief  William Vakulick, Manager Michael Gutonski President commented on Executive Session regular Council meeting, motion passed 7-0  Motion by Pete Varos, second by Carrie Fox, to approve minutes from the May 3, 2016  CITIZEN COMMENTS:  Mary Bowlin from the Hope Center would like to purchase 4101 E gth Ave to expand their offices and open a small retail second hand store. She asked what the next step would be toi meet Borough regulations. Discussion was held and Ms. Bowlin was informed that the property would need rezoned. Manager Gutonski told her that she can stop in the office Cindy Homberg 5381 E 10th Ave, Tarentum made an announcement that there would bea a Community Picnic at Prospect Cemetery July 23, 2016 at 10:00 am. There will be tours Pam Wray, 1027 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, inquired about Grandview Playground Grants for rehab. She asked who owns the playground and that Grandview PTO had approximately $1,300.00 raised for rehab. Councilwoman Fox told her that playground is owned by Tarentum Borough, but is leased to Highlands School District. Mayor Magnetta told her that grants had been applied for, but due to the 2015 PA State Budget not being passed, the money has not been released, he told her that the money the PTO  and he can explain what she would need to do to move: forward.  and history oft the cemetery.  has will help when any grants come through.  PRESENTATION;  Pitt Specialty Supply located on Allegheny St, owners Don Yoest and Matt Plocki, presented a proposal to expand their business and requested to purchase the 4th Ave parking lot, which is owned by Tarentum Borough. They would also like to include a retail store and showroom to the new building. They have approached Central Presbyterian Church regarding additional parking for their employees and they gave them permission. Solicitor Clark stated the sale of the parking lot will have to be by bid, the  Borough cannot directly sale the lot to Pitt Specialty Supply.  1    PRESIDENTS REPORT: None at this time  MAYORS REPORT:  Mayor Magnetta read the Police Dept Calls for Service Report  Calls for Service 448, Action Necessary 252, No Action Necessary 196, Arrests 23, Citations Issued 44, Total Accidents 10, Accidents with Injuries 2, Fines Collected $2,987.45, Fines collected for the year $14,308.927, Parking Tickets Issued 11. Mayor Magnetta requested council grant permission to Abundant Joy to use the band shell atl Riverview Park. July 15 & 16, 2016. The hours will be. July 15 4:00-10:00 pm and July 16 12:00-10:00. They requested to block 1"*Ave, electric and to have the restrooms Mayor Magnetta requested council grant permission to Quinn's Walk for Hope to use the band shell at the park. They will hold a walk beginning at 5:30 pm July 23, 2016 at the gazebo in Brackenridge to end at the band shell. This walk is held by families who have Mayor Magnetta stated that he has received many calls regarding billing, electric meters running hot and why the office is closed between 12:00-12:30 for lunch. He and council requested that the office remain open. Manager Gutonski, stated that the office personnel needs a break and he felt closing the office for that half hour would help them.  open.  lost loved ones to drugs.  Discussion was held  POLICE CHIEFS REPORT: None at this time  MANAGERS REPORT: Manager Gutonski reported  1.1 That the water tank refurbishing is moving along very well.  2. The bids for the replacement of the 4th Ave bridge were projected to be around $500,000.00 but came in much higher around $750,000.00 due to time restraints and structure. He stated the engineers suggested re-bidding the bridge project and remove the 3. Manager Gutonski, Alice and Michele attending an accounting class and are now  time restraints. certified.  2    SOLICITORS REPORT: Mr. Clark reported correctly  1. The Stiehlers filed an appeal on the lawsuit and he will be checking in to the matter 2. The Goral lawsuit is on hold at this time due to paperwork not being completed 3. He contacted West Penn Power and has not received any response to the proposal that  was sent to them regarding the electric. COMMITTEE REPORTS:  ADMINISIKATION, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE:  1.1 Motion was made by Erika Josefoski second by Pete Varos to pay May bills.  Roll Call 7 yes 0 nay motion passed  WATER:  1. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to approve 1st payment of $103,500.00 to Andreas Painting for work completed to date for water storage tank #3 Roll Call 7 yes 2. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Rhonda Dzugan to accept bid from Andreas Painting in the amount of $217,000.00 for the refurbish and painting of water storage  Onay motion passed  tank #2 Roll call 7 yes 0 nay motion passed ELECTRIC: Nothing at this time STREETS AND SANITARY SEWERS:  1.N Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Tim Cornuet to accept bid from Shields Asphalt Paving in the amount of $92,686.25 for the street paving program roll call 7 yes 0 nay 2. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Tim Cornuet to accept bid from Joe Palmiere Construction in the amount of $11,000.00 for the installation of 8 handicap ramps in relation to the 2016 Street Paving Project roll call 7 yes 0 nay motion passed  motion passes  3    SAFETY. AND CIVIL SRVICE PUBLIC:  1. Motion by Rhonda Dzugan second by Carrie Fox to sign the Emergency Services, Mutual Aid Agreement between Tarentum Borough and ATI Flat Rolled Products, This was tabled at the May meeting due to the name Allegheny Ludlum on the contract. Manager Gutonski stated that all documents from ATI will still pass through Allegheny  Brackenridge. roll call 7 yes 0 nay motion passed  Ludlum.  All three fire departments agreed to the agreement.  PARKS & RECREATION:  1. Motion by Erika Josefoski second by Carrie Fox to approve the Riverview Park Special Events Permit Application questions and discussion followed the motion regarding Tarentum residents and business' would be the only ones permitted to use the park. The application would include fees in the amount of$75.00 for electric, $25.00 for water, $150.00 if 1st Ave would need blocked off and a $25.00 permit application fee would be assessed. Mayor Magnetta requested a break on the fees for Tarentum Residents and all non profit organizations not be charged. A discussion was held on who would be permitted to use the park, and it was again decided on Tarentum residents and After the discussion a motion was made by Erika Josefoski second by Carrie for to approve the Riverview Park Special Events Permit Application with the ability to review 2. Motion by Erika. Josefoski second by Carrie Fox to permit Quinn's March against Drug Abuse to use the park, band shell, rest rooms and electric will all fees waived.  business' could use the park.  and amend at a later date. roll call 6 yesl nay motion passed  roll call 7 yes 0 nay motion passed  3. Motion made by Erika Josefoski second by Carrie Fox to permit Abundant Joy to use the park and band shell July 15 & 16 to use the park, bank shell, rest rooms and electric Carrie Fox reported that thel Farmers Market will begin June 8-Nov 26 on Corbett St. Carrie Fox reported that the Summer Concert Series will begin June 8. The Snack Shack Carrie Fox reported that the Recreation Board has started working on the Christmas Parade, the Fall Festival with Summit Hose, and the 175th Celebration of Tarentum Borough with Cindy Homberg. She also stated that Summit Hose will be holding firework on July 3 and requested that the public support them with donations to help  all fees waived roll call 7 yes 0 nay motion passed  will open at 6:00 the concerts will begin at 7:30  defray the costs.  4    PROPERTY & ZONING:  1.1 Motion made by Carrie Fox second by Erika Josefoski to obtain an appraisal for the 4th  Ave Parking Lot owned by Tarentum Borough for sale  AVN/COG  1.C Carrie Fox reported that there will be a "Brown Bag Lunch" June 6 from 11:30-1:001 in Harmar Township. Speakers will discuss grants. Attending Manager Gutonski, Mayor  Magnetta and Councilman Tim Cornuet KOZ: Nothing at this time  REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION: Nothing at this time  CITIZENS COMMENTS:  1. Tim Rapp asked if Tarentum Borough would considering having Code Enforcement write tickets for high weeds, garbage etc instead of going before the magistrate. Harrison Township has recently implemented this program. He also invited council to visit the 2. Jim Bowser agreed that only Tarentum residents should be allowed to use the band shell etc at the park. Ifany damage is incurred during this time the group using the park  Water Plant to see the improvements that have been made.  will be held responsible. ADJOURNMENT: favor.  Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Greg Schmitt second by Erika Josefoski all in  Respectfulysubmited, R Michael Gutonski Borough Manager 7-6-16  5