MINUTES  390483  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular Session on Monday, January 19, 2015, with Councilman President Michael Gutonski; Councilman Timothy Firko; Councilman Raymond Kerr; Councilman Peter Varos; and Councilman Joseph Davidek. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta, Jr.; Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor Charles T. Clark; and Chief William  Vakulick.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Upon motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of All Council members present were in favor and the  December 15, 2014. Resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  At this point in the meeting, Council invites questions There were not questions or comments from the  PARTICIPATION and comments from members of the audience.  audience.  REMARKS: GUTONSKI:  Councilman Gutonski stated, under President's Report, Mr. Rossey to prepare a list of the top five houses to be torn down in Tarentum. Councilman Gutonski stated that the two in dire need are 200 West 12th Avenue and 136 West 12th Avenue. He stated that 200 West 12th Avenue is sliding down towards the sidewalk.  COUNCILMAN that he and all Council Members were asked by    MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  154148.3  Mr. Rossey was asked how soon he wanted the list, and he replied he would like it in a couple weeks. Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the Mayor. Mayor Magnetta stated that for the month of December 2014, there were 394 calls for service, which is plus 128; 294 action necessary; 100 no action necessary; 16 arrests, which is minus one from 2013; 125 citations issued, which is plus 69 from 2013; 14 total accidents, which is the same as 2013; zero accidents with injuries, the same as 2013; $3,908.15 in fines collected, which isp plus $1,723.47 from 2013; $47,005.70 in fines collected, which is minus $13,280.43 from 2013; 11 parking tickets issued, which is minus 21 from 2013. Half the month was free parking for Christmas holiday. Councilman asked for a report from the Chief of Police.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA:  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  Chief Vakulick stated he applied for another grant through USDA for in-car computers. Currently down to two that were bought in 2005. It's a matching grant. Total project is $19,100. Borough's part would be $4,775. If Borough gets a a forfeiture from a narcotics case that happened in 2010, that would cover the Borough's part of the cost for the grant.    MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  33484  Councilman Gutonski asked if Chief Vakulick got all the information he needed from the auditors. Chief Vakulick  stated he got it all.  REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH ROSSEY  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the  COUNCILMAN Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated that Linda Walker will be the new stenographer due to the retirement of Barb Backus after December's meeting after 15 years. Borough Manager Rossey stated that last week there was a meeting with PennDOT concerning the 4th Avenue Bridge. Also present at the meeting was State Senator Vulakovich, Congressman Mike Doyle's office and Representative Frank Dermody's office. A letter was sent to Jim Hassinger from SPC asking for $900.000. The Borough has received a $500,000 grant for the bridge. Total cost to replace bridge would be $1.4 million. Letters were sent to all business owners along 4th Avenue asking that they send letters to Jim Hassinger from SPC and to District 11 of PennDOT. PennDOT has agreed to help with the design and the bid for replacement of the 4th Avenue Bridge.    168385  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  Should be able to get this out for bid this summer. It Looks favorable that the Borough will be able to get The $900,000 from SPC. Hopefully early next year we'll start replacing the 4th Avenue Bridge. Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the  REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  COUNCILMAN Solicitor.  Solicitor Clark stated that an injunction was removed on the Laundromat and the demolition continues. Additionally, we closed on the Sebek property, SO we can move forward when we're ready on that. Solicitor Clark stated that he took a look at the MDIA Proposal, and it all seems reasonable. He checked with Mr. Fabec, and he has a good working relationship with those folks. Mr. Gutonski stated, referring to our motion under property and zoning. Solicitor Clark Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from  stated that is correct.  REMARKS: GUTONSKI  COUNCILMAN Administrative Committee.    305386  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  RESOLUTION BILLS VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION PASS ORDINANCE 15-01 VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO APPOINT 15T WARD SEAT  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by the payment of the January 2015 bills.  PAY JANUARY Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council approves  All Council members present were in favor and the  resolution was adopted.  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Vardos, RESOLVED, this Council passes Ordinance 15-01 setting the 2015 tax millage at 5.48 mills, which is no change. All Council members present were in favor and the  resolution was adopted.  Councilman Firko stated the third motion will be done in two parts. Motion made to appoint majority vote receiver to the vacant 1st Ward Council seat. Seconded by  Councilman Kerr.  Councilman Gutonski asked for remarks. No remarks All Council members present were in favor and the  VOTE ON RESOLUTION  resolution was adopted.     487  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  Ar roll call vote was taken on who was felt to be the  majority vote getter. Councilman Varos stated Greg. Councilman Davidek stated Greg. Councilman Kerr stated Greg Schmidt. Councilman Firko thanked the candidates for their interest to serve on Council, and voted for Greg Councilman Gutonski stated he will go with Mr. Schmidt. And thanked the candidates for their interest encouraged them to pursue this issue in the upcoming  Schmidt.  election.  Mayor Magnetta swore in Mr. Schmidt.  REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: DAVIDEK  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the  COUNCILMAN Water Committee.  Councilman introduces Tom McCaffrey from DEP and Allegheny River Partnership Source Water Protection  COUNCILMAN Sherene Hess from RAIN regarding the Lower  Plan.  Tom McCaffrey and Sherene Hess made their presentations to Council. Mr. McCaffrey presented    334488  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE7  their draft plan to Council and showed what the final plan will look like. Ms. Hess explained their goals of protecting drinking water in Western Pennsylvania, and that they are looking to be a provider of education Jeff Adams stated that we had discussed this about five years ago and met with these folks in Kittanning.  in a general sense.  No cost to the Borough.  Councilman Gutonski asks Council if they feel they are in a position right now to vote on this, or do they want to take time to discuss the issues and bring them up at the Mr. Adams stated that it won't hurt to take another month Councilman Gutonski stated that he would like to wait until the next Council meeting to approve this SO we can get more information and discuss it amongst ourselves. Councilman Firko agreed. Councilman Davidek stated he thinks Council  next meeting. to discuss this.  can vote tonight.    354469  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  Councilman states that a rough majority is in favor of waiting till the next Council meeting to vote. Councilman Gutonski stated that we will continue on  REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: FIRKO  COUNCILMAN with the Electric Committee.  Councilman Kerr stated there is nothing to report this  COUNCILMAN month.  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report on Public Safety.  Councilman Firko stated that he has reports for Highland For Highland Hose Company, November 2014, there were 18 fire calls consisting of 45 and a half man-hours. They had two training sessions constituting 40 hours in Eureka Fire Rescue, December 2014, 21 fire calls representing 73 personnel hours, man-hours; 5 mutual mutual aid responses for Frazer, Harrison and Cheswick; EMS, 254 calls representing 940 personnal hours; total company training hours for the month were 15.  COUNCILMAN Hose Company and Eureka Fire Rescue.  man-hours.    35400  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: KERR  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from Property  COUNCILMAN and Zoning.  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by contract with Building Inspectors Underwriters, Inc., effective immediately, and hire Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc., as the Borough's third-party  COUNCILMAN Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, to terminate the  code enforcement agency.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: KERR REMARKS: DAVIDEK REMARKS: CODE OFFICER  Councilman Gutonski asked if there are any remarks.  Councilman Kerr stated to Chris, this is what we talked  COUNCILMAN last month.  Councilman Davidek asked if the charges are falling on  COUNCILMAN the property owners' responsibility.  Code Enforcement Officer Fabec stated we would only utilize them for two things, a plan review and an $75 and then a cost per square foot; middle department  ENFORCEMENT electrical inspection. Plan review would be a basis of    32491  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  Says $89 as a flat fee.  REMARKS: DAVIDEK REMARKS: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REMARKS: VOTE ON MOTION REMARKS: KERR  Councilman Davidek asked if somebody were building a  COUNCILMAN new home, would they need to use this company?  Code Enforcement Officer Fabec stated they would use  him.  Councilman Gutonski asked if there were any other  COUNCILMAN questions. There were no questions.  The resolution was adopted with six (6) affirmative  votes.  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by for bid the following properties for the purpose of obtaining an oil and gas lease. These properties consist of the KOZ, Borough Garage, Riverview Park, and the Flood Properties at the end of Davidson Street, Crab Diamond, Marina, Water Plant, and Water Tank  COUNCILMAN Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, a motion to advertise  Properties.    350498  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Gutonski asked if there were any remarks.  Mayor Magnetta asked what this means.  Councilman Gutonski stated this means that we are it's going to create income for the Borough. Borough Manager Rossey stated that a consultant was hired a few months ago, and he's ready to put itout for bid. He has three companies that are interested. The bid will state that we can reject any and all. It totals about 80 acres, and we can get between four and five thousand an acre for a signing bonus. Councilman Davidek asked how they would go into our park. Borough Manager Rossey stated they will come from the other side of the river. He's been contacted by EQT, and they stated they will come under  COUNCILMAN going to have these properties able to do drilling, and  the river and under the park.    3436  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 12  VOTE ON MOTION REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: KERR  The resolution was adopted with six (6) affirmative votes. Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from Streets  COUNCILMAN and Sanitation.  Councilman Firko stated there was no report.  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report on Parks &  COUNCILMAN Recreation.  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Little League permission to use the fields at Dreashar Stadium for their 2015 baseball season beginning March 1, 2015, through October 31, 2015. The resolution was adopted with six (6) affirmative  COUNCILMAN Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, to grant Highlands  VOTE ON MOTION  votes.    03494  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 13  REMARKS: KERR  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Youth Footall Organization permission to use the Fields at Dreshar Stadium for their 2015 footall Season beginning June 20, 2015. Because of  COUNCILMAN Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, to grant the Rams  playoffs, no definite end date.  VOTE ON MOTION REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  The resolution was adopted with six (6) affirmative Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the  votes.  COUNCILMAN AVN/COG Committee.  Councilman Firko stated there was no report.  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the  COUNCILMAN KOZ Committee.  Mayor Magnetta stated there was no report.    MINUTES  495  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 14  REMARKS: GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: FIRKO  Councilman Gutonski asked for a report from the  COUNCILMAN Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee.  Borough Manager Rossey stated there was no report.  Councilman Firko stated that everybody receive in their Department on open burning. He stated that the Borough regulations exceeds the County's minimum  COUNCILMAN packets the revision from the Allegheny County Health  revisions on open burning.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS:  Councilman asked if there were any citizens comments.  Jim Bowser, 314 West gth Avenue. Asked if Officer Hanford and another officer were here to give a pat on the back for the good job they did in  Brackenridge.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  Chief Vakulick stated they would be here in the future.    : 436  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 15  REMARKS: SANDY COLLINS REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: SANDY COLLINS  Sandy Collins, 209 Main Street, asked if the oil and gas drilling on the KOZ properties affects any of the  cemeteries up there.  Councilman Gutonski stated no, that's above them.  Sandy Collins read in the Dispatch that Council was going to formulate a plan to collect back taxes in ino conjunction with the Highland School District, and asked if there was any progress in that area. Councilman Firko stated that a list was published. Sandy Collins stated that Mr. Rossey and Mr. Rapp were  mentioned in the article.  Borough Manager Rossey stated that we talked about it, Councilman Gutonski asked if there were any further  but nothing was done.  REMARKS: GUTONSKI  COUNCILMAN comments. There were none.    100497  MINUTES  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2015 6:30 P.M. PAGE 16  ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council,  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Davidek, the meeting of January 19, 2015, was unanimously adjourned at 7:33 p.m.  Wwawk - William Rossey Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 2015  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME  ADDRESS  1BKa Josefbski 637 E.voh Ave. 2.AT ALTEATAERL 917 CORBET 57. 3LNLAeNA 7/32M0% 500 awJilte oswaLy st  4.41 MuheN 6.GNALANPA 7.K3. Bour 10./L 11.  TARNAum Fife DefImv 314 Cvghh AK Cvpa  S72 E 6TH  8. Pokart Gheus #HC  9. SANy CBLLINS 209 MAIN S7.  ALK  12. Brad Jcmec EVREKA FRE RESCVE 14. Toi Mcthy 400 R Dr Ph (S222 15AKLANSA 713 Csrensr 7GREre  13. Sherane Lss Ripu  Nchnk  16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.