BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 P.M. MAY 18, 2015  CISDOT  1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEIGANCE  2. ROLL CALL Greg Schmitt Ray Kerr Joel Davidek Tim Firko Pete' Varos Eric Carter Mike Gutonski Billl Rossey Mayor Magnetta Solicitor Clark Chief Vakulick  3. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 16, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING Motioni to approve by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Davidek. Carried.  4. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS REMARKS:  Rhonda Russell of Butler Street, again, brought up issue of fire pits and open burning. Recited International Code of 307.4.3, that outdoor fireplaces shall not be placed within 151 feet ofa a structure. Ms. Russell does not want any open  burning within 20 feet of her home.  CHRIS  Has done research and every Allegheny County fire piti is in a wheel and while they do not go under the international code, we are allowed to make our own interpretation as to what can be allowed under the code or not. The homeowner has not lived there for two years, and he is removing the outdoor  fireplace.  1    PRESIDENT  The matter is resolved andi the homeowner assures there are no burns going on. Our code enforcement officer, police chief, and lifelong firemen on thel board  are able to make determinations as to such issues.  GUTONSKI  5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT PRESIDENT GUTONSKI  100520  At this time, the President does not have a report.  6. N MAYORSREPORT MAYOR MAGNETTA  Calls for service for April 2015: Calls for service 435; action necessary 326; no action necessary 109; arrests 28; Citations issued 129; Total accidents 14; Accidents with injuryi is 2; Fines collected $5,202.62. Fines collected for the year  $20,955.41. Parking tickets issued 64.  On 4/21, performed a wedding in the park gazebo and received a $25 donation for the recreation board. On 4/25, gave awards at the Eagle Scout ceremonies. On 4/30, attended Grandview 100" anniversary meeting celebration, which will be held on 8/29. 5/7, gave the address on the annual Day of Prayer. Also on 5/7, attended the recreation board meeting. Also on! 5/7, attended the ATI tour Also noted that the following dayi is Election Day and to please get out and vote.  oft the new. Allegheny Ludlum plant.  7.POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  The vapor lounge had their block party with no issues and the area was opened  again by 7:30.  2    8. MANAGER's REPORT REMARKS: MANAGER ROSSEY  Thel lights in the park are up and working. Landscaping is still needed and willl be done in two weeks. The streetscaping has begun and they are working down  near Allegheny Lumber.  9.SOLICITOR'SF REPORT REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  106522  Regarding 204 4th Avenue, the Steelers brought in another group of attorneys and an engineer, and the engineer confirmed what our engineer had said previously and that they got an email from their attorneys saying they no longer  represented them.  CHRIS  The asbestos has been removed as was agreed upon, but they will not move forward with demolishing their unsafe structure. They have already received  multiple citations and we are moving forward with those.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. ADMINISTRATIVE, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, FINANCE COMMITTEE  MIKE GUTONSKI, TIMI FIRKO  1. RESOLUTION TO PAY MAY BILLS  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr. RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment oft the MAY: 2015 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with seven (7) affirmative votes.  2. MOTION TO HIRE. JEREMY FOX, CLINT MOTOSICKY,. JOSHUA CARTER, JUSTIN CARTER, LOGAN ANSANI, AND MICHAEL ANUSZEK FOR TEMPORARY: SUMMER HELP  AT $9.00 PERI HOUR.  3    RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek. This Council approves the hiring oft the above-mentioned. However, Josh Carter is working, so he will not be a part of that list. Motion passed by a unanimous vote by the Council. 3. MOTION TO APPOINT MICHAEL GUTONSKI AS BOROUGH MANAGER, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2015, WITH AF PER YEAR SALARY OF $54,000 AND FRINGE BENEFITS. TRAINING PERIODTOI BEGIN. JUNE1. EFFECTIVE PERIOD1 TO BEGIN NOVEMBER3, 2015. Upon motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Carter, andi toa unanimous vote (Mr. Gutonski abstaining), this Council approves the appointment of  Michael Gutonski as Borough Manager.  REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  Itis appropriate int this instance to pass the gavel down toi the vice president, and it should also be noted that President Gutonski abstain from all of this.  DISCUSSION WAS HELD  00523  REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI  Tot the members of Tarentum Council and Mayor Magnetta, Iwill resign my position as Counclman-Atlarge, effective May31*. It has been a pleasure to serve for the past 15 years, and llook forward tos serving the Boroughi in a new  capacity.  4. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL GUTONSKI AS COUNCILMAN RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Kerr, to accept the resignation of Michael Gutonski as Councilman at Large. Motion passed with  ATI LARGE, EFFECTIVE MAY31,2015.  unanimous votes by Council.  4    5. MOTION TO APPOINT AND MOVE UP TIM FIRKO TOTHE PLACE OF COUNCIL RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Kerr, to appoint Tim Firko as Council Chairman, effective June 1, 2015. Motion passed with 6. MOTION TO APPOINT ERIC CARTER AS VICE CHAIRMAN, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2015. RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Firko, to appoint Eric Carter as Council Vice Chairman, effective. June 1, 2015. Motion passed  CHAIRMAN, EFFECTIVE. JUNE 1, 2015. unanimous votes by Council.  with unanimous votes by Council.  REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  10053  Point of order: in the past a notice has gone out notifying of an open spot on  the Council, and is it possible to dos sO again?  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Yes, a notice can go out, and we will have 30 days from June 1s in which to fill  that.  ***NOV WATER COMITTE REPORT THIS MONTH***  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN ROSSEY  Over the weekend, a drive unit burned up due to a power surge at the water plant. Anew one has been ordered and will hopefully bei installed this weekend. Paperwork will be turned ini to the insurance company. The cost will  be between $13-15,000.  REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI  We have a $1,000deductible.  "NOFECTRCOMMITEE REPORT THIS MONTH***  5    D. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE  00521  Tim Firko, Mike Gutonski  1. Motion to pass Ordinance 15-03 amending Chapter 250, Vehicles and Traffic, Article III, Traffic and Parking Regulation, adding Section 250-27.2 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Tarentum (Reserving Parking.) RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, to pass Ordinance 15-03. Motion passed by a unanimous vote of Council.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  In March, Highland Hose reported 141 fire calls, representing 344 man hours. 4 For Eureka Fire Rescue, 281 fire calls representing 70 personnel hours. Training  training sessions, representing 182 man hours. hours for the month of April are! 57. EMS, 217 calls, representing 888 personnel hours.  For Emergency Management, there is some book work going on in order to produce ar new booklet on emergency procedures int the Borough. Also working aggressively to get a computer set up to keep all Emergency Management files  fort the Borough.  ***NO PROPERTY & ZONING, LIBRARY & HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT THIS MONTH***  1. RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, to accept the $9,500 bid by Gillette Contracting to demolish the property ons 5th Avenue. Motion was passed by a unanimous vote from Council.  REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI  We need to move forward with the property on5"Avenue. There are two bids toi take care oft this property. One from Mr. Gillette at $9,500, and one from Haas Excavating at $9,350. Mr. Gillette's equipment is currently sitting on the property and we would like to use his services if we can get at firm completion  date, event though his bidi is higher.  6    REMARKS: MR. GILETTE REMARKS: CHRIS  30:525  For both lots, it could be completed by May 29+h, butl Ineed to follow up witha  plumbing inspector.  As per code enforcement, the plan toi the plumbingi inspector does not need to bec completed before demolition, as according to the County, this is an emergency demolition, which is how we, got the asbestos waived.  REMARKS: MR. GILETTE REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI  The entire project will be complete by. June 10""; however, the smaller building  will be demolished by the end oft the week.  Acontract will be drawn up between Tarentum Borough and Mr. Gillette that the entire project will be completed by. June! 5th. Iftherei is anything left to be done after. June! 5+h, it will fall under liquidated damages, and $500 will be Mr. Gillette will have the small building down by May 22"d.  removed for each dayi iti is not completed.  REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  In regards to Section 110 of the international code regarding salvageable materials, there should not be any salvageable materials as the copper was stolen. However, the Borough will need a statement from Mr. Gillette that there were no salvageable materials, ori if there are, that they will be taken toa a scrap metal dealer and the money given to the Borough.  REMARKS: MR. GILETTE  We planted over one 6th Avenue. Ihave one treel left and about 15 plants left,  which will be planted as soon as possible.  ***NO STREETS & SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE REPORTTHIS MONTH***  7    00528  G.PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Greg Schmitt, Pete Varos  1.  RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Schmitt, seconded by Councilman Carter, motion to grant BridgePoint Church permission to use Tarentum Riverview Park on Sunday, June 14, 2015 to hold an outdoor service and picnic following. Motion passed with unanimous votes by Council RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Schmitt, seconded by Councilman Varos, motion to grant Central Presbyterian Church permission to use Tarentum Riverview Park on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM1 to holda Ukulele Workshop and Concert. Motion passed with unanimous votes by RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Schmitt, seconded by Councilman Varos, motion to give Darlene Nulph permission to use the pavilion at West 6th Avenue and' Western Street on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM1 for a wedding reception. Motion did not pass with a unanimous vote  2.  Council.  3.  against.  *** NO AVN/COG COMMITTEE REPORT THIS MONTH*** ***NO KOZCOMMITTEE REPORT THIS MONTH*** J. R REDEVELOPMENT & REVITILIZATION COMMITTEE William Rossey, Mayor Carl Magnetta, Jr., Ray Kerr  1. RESOLVED, upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, to accept the bid from Rhino Construction, Inc., in the amount of $250, 765.001 for the Phase 4 Streetscape Project. Motion passed with unanimous  votes by Council.  REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI  lappreciate everyone's support coming out here tonight for my appointment to Borough Manager. Rest assured that I will be working with Bill to do the best job possible. lam surel Iwill learn al lot from him. I've lived here all myl life, and  Iwill do the best jobl Ipossibly can.  11. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS  8    REMARKS: REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN DAVIDEK  Gina Landa, resident at 5126"A Avenue: since you're going to be the new manager, do you have to take your name offt the ballot?  That is for 2016.  2052y  His name remains on the ballot. Ifhe were to win, he would have something like 7-10 days to go to the election bureau and take his name off the ballot for  the general election.  REMARKS:  Sandy Collins, 209 Main Street. Does that apply to his 3rd Ward run as well? Say you own both elections, you'd choose one, then come thet first oft they year, you'd choose one and take your name off. Then would there be a special  election to filly your seat?  REMARKS: PRESIDENT GUTONSKI REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  Int that case, there would be an appointment. But the second person would not  automatically be put into that spot.  Assuming he wins tomorrow, then the party who nominated him gets toi fill the vacancy - or to put upt the nominee for the November election. You can find out who thel local Democratic party is by going to the local website  or giving them a call.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  When he accepted the appointment, as he did tonight, he also had to resign from his position as Council Chairman, also as he did tonight. Now the Council has 30 days from. June 1*t to appointment a councilman until the end oft the  year.  9    100528  REMARKS:  Gary Dussler, 347 East 10th Avenue. lwant to commend Billi for the work he's done for the past 9 years. I've seen al lot ofi improvements int the Borough. I think you made a good choice with Mr. Gutonski. I've known him all my life. Iwould like to ask Bill about the plantingi int the area when you come off the expressway. And we don'th have East Tarentum and' West Tarentum; we have But thank you, Bill, for the great work you've done over the years. And Mike, Jim Bowser, Ithink, Mr. Gutonski, thati it would be a great idea for yout to attend whatever government workshops you can in order to get more Tim Rapp, 204 Avenue, It'sa a pleasure to serve withy you all for the betterment ofTarentum. Bill, it's been a pleasure to work with you for the last few years. Enjoy your retirement. Mike, lwish you all the best. Remember that it's all for Motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Kerr to adjourn. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting of May 18,  Tarentum. We need to work on the west part now. best of luck in your new appointment.  REMARKS: REMARKS:  knowledge for this town, as much as you can.  Tarentum.  ADIOURNMENT  2015 was unanimously adjourned at 7:30 PM.  SUBMITTED BY:  William Rossey Borough Manager  LoiRes  10    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BOROUGH COUNCIL 6:30 PM, JUNE 15, 2015 SIGN IN SHEET  NAME 1.  ADDRESS  E/Kasbcloski 2. FNoy CovEms 3. Tmm Gukos 7EN Kohws Hasy PERSNR Javelle Bossey 5  631Elow Ave 209 MAIN S.  4. 5. 6. 7.  lao E. and Aue: 314 uglkoue Ghns 108Wml SIE6TH 538E10h  Bouseh  GNAKENDA  10. 11.  Cinflbaluy  12. Brot Jomes  Evveka Fire Roscue 190Cedar Sf /st AUB Y05F GRrc  13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.  E   Bare hague Scactt ohen Kay Cavonenh  TadD  (07w 1314 Ave