BOROUGHOF' TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA BOROUGHICOUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2016, 2016  6:30 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance  ATTENDING: Erika Josefoski, Greg Schmitt, Carrie Fox, Rhonda Dzugan, Tim Cornuet, Peter Varos, Solicitor Charles Clark. Chief William Vakulick, Manager Council President Eric Carter-absent due to work. Mayor Magnetta absent due toi illness Vice President Erika Josefoski reminded everyone that the meeting is recorded Vice President Erika Josefoski stated an Executive Session was held August 23, 2016 to Motion by Tim Cornuet, second by Carrie Fox, to approve minutes from the August 2,  Michael Gutonski  discuss aj personnel issue  2016: regular Council meeting motion passed 6-0, one absent  CITIZEN COMMENTS:  1. Cindy Homberg reminded everyone that the Ghost Tour at Prospect Cemetery will 2. Sandy Collins questions about what the Borough is going to do with abandoned properties. She stated that there are approximately 75 properties she asked if the Tim Cornuet told Ms. Collins that there is a motion on the agenda this evening to pass Ordinance 16-02 pertaining to vacant properties. Ms Collins also asked about delinquent property taxes. Carrie Fox stated that Karen Marietti, Tax Collector has been sending out Warning Letters and has been collecting more delinquent taxes and she Karen Marietti, upon Carrie Fox's request reported that there as been more money coming in with the new letters that were approved by Council and the solicitor. 3. Regina Prokopczuk asked if the county would give a discount ifthel Borough put a lot ofhouses up for Sheriff Sale, Borough Manager Mike Gutonski told her no. 4. Martin Bertolino questioned what was going to be done with the side of the building at 215 Corbet St since the Borough could not get the grant to purchase the property. A discussion was held Solicitor Clark stated that the buildings on Corbet St were all to be purchased for the Corbet St realignment and that not all the buildings were purchased for demo Manager Gutonski said that Council needs to address the building.  held October 6, 2016 at 6:00. Reservations are required.  Borough could put them up for Sheriff Sale.  should be commended on the job she is doing.  1    3. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Tim Cornuet to approve payment estimate #2 to Andreas! Painting ini the amount of $57,780.00 for water storage tank #2  Roll Call 6 yes 0: nay 1 absent  4. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to paint the outside only of tank #1 by Andreas Painting in the amount of $50,100. Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent  ELECTRIC: Nothing at this time STREETS AND SANITARY SEWERS:  1.1 Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to advertise for the vacant UAJSA  Board position Motion Passed  2. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve payment to Shields Paving in the amount of $87,511.41 for the completion of 2016 paving project.  Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent  3. Carrie Fox suggested to Council to purchase banners for the light poles on W 7th Ave 4. Motion by Tim Cornuet second by Peter Varos to purchase 22 banners and brackets  a discussion was held regarding cost of banners and brackets for W 7t Ave not to exceed $4,000.00 Motion Passed SAFETY ANDCIVILSERVICE PUBLIC:  Rhonda Dzugan reported:  1. Eureka Summary of calls Fire 29 total personnel hours 925, EMS calls 245 total personnel hours 978, total company training hours 37 for the month of August 2. Highland Hose Co July Fire calls 8 man. hours 3.5 training 22 hours. August Fire calls 3. Motion by Rhonda Dzugan second by Greg Schmitt to pass Resolution 16-08 acknowledging that no employee contribution is required of the Borough of Tarentum 4. Motion by Rhonda Dzugan second by Carrie Fox to sell the 2014 Impala to Carlow 5. Motion by Rhonda Dzugan second by Tim Cornuet to approve the purchase oftwo (2) 2016 Ford Interceptor All Wheel Drive SUVS Police Vehicles in the amount of  14, man hours 106, training hours 180  Police Dept. into thel Police Pension Plan Passed  College in the amount of $13,000 Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent  $55,462.44 Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent  4    ChiefVakulick stated the building is a safety hazard. PRESIDENTS REPORT: Nothing at this time MAYORS REPORT: Nothing at this time POLICE CHIEFS REPORT:  1. Chief Vakulick stated that in March he applied to the USDA for a grant to purchase two (2) new police vehicles in the amount of $69,000.00. He stated due to the state not passing the budget in 2015 the grant amount received was actually $39,700.00. 2. Chief Vakulick stated that the Police Dept would be purchasing two (2) 2016 Ford Interceptor AWD SUV's in the amount of $55,462.44 with the grant of $39,700.00 and the sale of the 2014 Impala to Carlow College in the amount of$13,000.00.  MANAGERS REPORT: Manager Gutonski reported: storage tank  1. The work on water storage tank #3 is complete and work is being done #2 water 2. Manager Gutonski stated that Andreas, since the weather will be changing soon, would like to paint and complete the restoration to the outside only of #1 water storage tank. 3. Manager Gutonski stated that there is $400,000.00 is left in the bond account and $150,000.00 will be needed to pay on the remaining tank. The inside work for #1 tank 4. Manager Gutonski asked that a motion be made by the Water Committee to approve 5. Manager Gutonski stated he received a call for both the DEP and Army Corps of Engineers regarding the boat docks and that the Borough is in violation for some laws. The Borough has never been approached by either party regarding these violations in prior years. There are permits needed for each dock and the permits are expensive. Mr. Gutonski contacted Brackenridge Boro and they are faced with the same situation. They have leased out each dock and each dock lease is required to obtain the permits. Greg 6.1 Manager Gutonski stated that the bids received last month for the digger truck were too low and last month Council voted on re-advertising the digger truck with the lowest bid being $2,500.00 and advertise for the sale of a trailer. Bid opening will be held  Since only the outside work will be done, no permits will be required.  willl bel bid out next year for completion.  painting the outside of#1 tank at a cost of $50,000.00 by Andreas  Schmitt ask ift the solicitor can check into this law.  September 12,2016.  2    SOLICITORS REPORT: Mr. Clark reported: complain without a court order.  1.The lawsuit by the Goral's has taken another turn. The Goral's amended the original 2. The sale of the property at 134 W 7th Ave had to be rescinded due to all the County Property Taxes that are owed and should have been removed. He asked for permission to  go before the county to ask for forgiveness oft the property taxes.  COMMITTEE REPORTS:  ADMINISTRATION, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE:  1.Motion was made by Greg Schmitt second by Tim Cornuet to pay. August Bills  Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent Motion Passed  2. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Pete Varos to accept the resignation of Code Enforcement Officer Phillip Davidek effective. August 31, 2016. Motion Passed 3. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox to advertise the position of Code Enforcement Officer. A discussion held regarding what should be put in the advertisement and when Council should interview and hire. The decision was to state in the advertisement the wage of $17.00 per hour and the requirements for the position 4. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Rhonda Dzugan to rescind the sale and Tarentum Borough retain the deed for the property located at 134 W 7th Ave for failure to comply with Section 4 of the purchase agreement and for Solicitor Clark to approach the county  Motion Passed  to exonerate any County Taxes owed. Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent  WATER:  1.N Motion by Pete Varo second by Carrie Fox to pay estimate #4 to Andreas Painting in the amount of$3,115.59 for water storage tank #3. Roll Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent 2. Motion by Greg Schmitt second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve payment for change order #1 to Andreas Painting in the amount of $1,195.48 for water storage tank #3 Roll  Call 6 yes 0 nay 1 absent  3    PARKS & RECREATION:  1. Motion by Carrie Fox second by Rhonda Dzugan to approve VFW request to close Wood St from 4th Ave to the Tribune Review Building for al Block Party October 8, 2016 from noon until 8:00 PM, there will be no alcohol outside the only outside activities will  bei food and kids games. Motion Passed  2. Reminder from Carrie Fox oft the Fall Festival Sept 22-24, 2016.  3. Carrie Fox stated that Cindy Homberg has done an excellent job putting together the 175th Anniversary Calendar for Tarentum Borough Celebration next year. They are 4. Erika Josefoski stated that a fence has been erected at the W 6th Ave basketball courts 5. Manager Gutonski stated that the Eagles donated money to help with renovations at 6. Tim Cornuet asked ift the students from St. Josephs could be recognized by Council for the work that was done on the mural at the pavilion on W 6th Ave. This is already in the  hoping the calendars are done for sale at the Fall Festival and the slow children signs have been erected.  the W6 6"Avel basketball courts  works  PROPERTY & ZONING:  1. Motion made by Tim Cornet second by Carrie Fox to adopt Ordinance 16-02 2. A discussion was held among Council, the Manager and the Solicitor regarding Council members going out to do Code EnforcementProperty Maintenance. Solicitor Clark voiced his concerns about Council members going out on calls also. Manager Gutonski will do inspections etc until the Code Enforcement Position is filled. Former CEO Chris Fabec will do building permits until the new CEO is trained. Also  pertaining to regulations for Property Maintenance Motion Passed  discussed the time frame of the hiring process AVN/COG: Nothing at this time  KOZ: Nothing at this time not meeting was held  REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION: Nothing at this time  5    CITIZENS COMMENTS:  1. Cecil Douglas requested to use the band shell for an All Lives Matter Concert. Manager Gutonski informed him he needed to come to the Borough Office and obtain an 2. Sandy Collins requested a copy of Ordinance 16-02 Mr. Clark stated that she can look 3. Barbara Magnetta stated she was concerned about council members doing the Code Enforcement job. Manager Gutonski said that he would do any inspections on the streets  application and return it to the Borough for consideration. on! line under the International Maintenance Codes 2015.  and property and Erika Josefoski will work on going through the files.  ADJOURNMENT:  Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Greg Schmitt second by Carrie Fox all in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 7.41 PM Respectfully submitted, Michael Gutonski O Borough Manager  6    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING SerkLE20k  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 1. BroRoldy 2. Bohet EStrbey  ADDRESS  axonon HHC  3pallgtt Qenlun  4: Danekawn 305 Alleghuny STomm SBLMAALnA 34745S7 N Aus TAP97bA  6.GINA LANDH 7.SANDY COLLINS  51 E 6TH 209 MAIN SIA  8.obt LONAIME IDQ wurist 9. TR6lIPANEHA 169 CIedAR + 1OTVAVTONARE 538 M 107h 12.35s 314484, Ace 0 14. ZeriDDrgusy 207 Mycee Shreat Aptc 15.LARRY 7ROMA 333 157 AVE  11. Rapp 13. GERGE Guiou  20496 Vallez yeuy Dsipstek  16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.