1  MINUTES  TARENTUM BOROUGH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  NOVEMBER 16, 2015 issues. ASSEMBLY:  An executive meeting was held at 6:00 PM to discuss personal Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, November 16, 2105, with Councilman and President Tim Firko; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Raymond Kerr; Councilman Gregory Schmitt; Councilwoman Erika Josefoski; Councilman Pete Varos; and Councilman Joe Davidek. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager Mike Gutonski; Solicitor Charles Clark; and Chief William Upon motion by Councilwoman Josefoski, and seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, that Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 19, 2015. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution At this point in the meeting, Council invites questions and  Vakulick.  RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES:  was adopted.  AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:  comments from members of the audience.  REMARKS : MS. HAMBURG  Ms. Hamburg, 538 East 10th Avenue, with the Tarentum History and Landmarks Foundation, regarding new sign in Marina. Ms. Hamburg presented Council with a picture of new sign and MR. ALTFATHER mr. Altfather asked about removing the  requested placement in borough building.  REMARKS : REMARKS : BORO MGR. REMARKS : REMARKS  residency requirement for union.  GUTONSKI Borough Manager Gutonski stated this was an  agreement that was done with the union.  MR. ALTFATHER Mr. Altfather asked if the police retirement  fund in very good condition?    2  BORO MGR. REMARKS -  GUTONSKI Borough Manager Gutonski stated that it is. MS. COLLINS Ms. Collins, 209 Main Street, would like to give a pat on the back to our new code enforcement officer, COUNCIIMAN FIRKO Councilman Firko stated he would like to resign his position on the Council at this time. Councilman Firko thanked Council for the opportunity to serve as ACCEPT RESIGNATION RESOLVED, this Council accepts the resignation of Tim Firko as Council President, effective All Council members present were in favor and the resolution APPOINT COUNCIL PRESIDENT upon motion of Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the appointment of Councilman Eric Carter as President of Tarentum Borough Council, effective Six (6) Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. Councilman Carter abstained.  Mr. Phillip Davidek. REMARKS =  Council President. RESOLUTION immediately. was adopted RESOLUTION  immediately.  RESOLUTION APPOINT VICE  PRESIDENT Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the appointment of Councilwoman Erika Josefoski as Vice President of Tarentum Borough Council, effective Six (6) Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. Councilwoman Josefoski abstained. COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from  immediately.  REMARKS : the Mayor. REMARKS MAYOR MAGNETTA  Mayor Magnetta stated for October 2015  calls for service, 439; action necessary, 244; no action    3  necessary, 195; arrests, 19; citations issued, 54; total accidents, 12; accidents with injuries, 0; fines collected, $3,372.46; fines collected for the year, $40,509.27; parking graduation speech at the ITT Institute, attended executive board meeting at the Allegheny County Mayor's Association, attended the meeting of the recreation board, attended Allegheny County Mayor's Association General Meeting, worked three days at the fall festival sponsored by Summit Hose and the Recreation Board, spoke at the VFW Brackenridge Legion Valentine's Day program. He stated Thursday he will be sworn in as president of Allegheny County Mayor's  tickets issued, 5.  Mayor Magnetta stated in the last month he gave a  Association.  Mayor Magnetta stated Saturday is a tenth annual  Tarentum Brackenridge Christmas parade. The parade is one O'clock. The parade starts underneath the bridge, runs down Fifth Avenue to Corbet Street, Corbet Street to First Avenue all the way on First Avenue into Brackenridge up  Morgan Street. REMARKS - the Chief of Police. REMARKS REMARKS : report. REMARKS  COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from CHIEF VAKULICK chief Vakulick stated he had no report. COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for the manager's BORO MGR. GUTONSKI Borough Manager Gutonski stated everyone received the preliminary budget for this upcoming year. He stated he would like to have the budget meeting at the next agenda meeting on December 14th. He stated the numbers in  the budget are true and accurate.  Borough Manager Gutonski stated there will be no He stated the water line underneath the bridge on  increases to utilities or taxes. He encourages everybody to Bull Creek Road on West 7th Avenue has been advertised twice. He stated no response. was received for this project. He stated at this time we will be allowed to entertain any bids or inquiries concerning this job and will be doing so  be here on the 14th.    4  in the near future.  Borough Manager Gutonski stated he does not have the actual numbers for the election results. He stated that the council-At-large position, Mr. Rossey accumulated 300 and some votes; Sandra Collins accumulated 130 or 40; Erika Josefoski won both seats on the First Ward Council. Carrie Fox won both seats in the Third Ward Council. Eric Carter won the Second Ward seat. He stated the results weren't COUNCIIMAN CARTER councilman Carter requested the  advertised in the paper. REMARKS : solicitor's report. REMARKS :  SOLICITOR CLARK Solicitor Clark stated that he acted and prepared resolution for Council tonight. He stated with regard to the water line, document that well and call around as much as we can and get pricing. He said we are permitted, with the better practice, to get as many people involved as you can to try reduce the cost. COUNCILMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for reports of administrative, employee relations, finance committee. Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council approves the All Council members present were in favor and the resolution  REMARKS - RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by  payment of the November 2015 bills.  was adopted. RESOLUTION AMEND  SECTION 20.6 B Upon motion of Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council approves to amend Section 20.6B removing the residency requirements from the VOTE ON RESOLUTION all Council members present were in HIRE AP PERSON Upon motion by Mr. Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council hires Michelle Williams as accounts payable employee, effective 12/1/15. A discussion was held regarding the Accounts Payable  current A.F.S.M.E. union employee contract. favor and the resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION    5  employee.  VOTE ON RESOLUTION all Council members present were in  favor and the resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION  HIGHLANDS HOCKEY TAG DAY Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council approves Highlands tag day at First Commonwealth Bank November 30, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. VOTE ON RESOLUTION All Council members present were in favor and the Resolution was adopted. GIRL SCOUTS Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council grants permission to Girl Scouts Unit 5905 to use the band shell bathrooms and electric along with closing First Avenue from Lock Street to Corbet Street on June 4, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. VOTE ON RESOLUTION All Council members present were in COUNCILMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for Water  RESOLUTION  for fundraiser.  favor and the Resolution was adopted.  REMARKS Committee report. REMARKS : report. RESOLUTION PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH WEST PENN POWER Penn Power. REMARKS : REMARKS REMARKS :  COUNCIIMAN DAVIDEK Councilman Davidek stated he had no  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded  by Mr. Davidek, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to not sign the proposed interconnection electrical agreement with West COUNCIIMAN SCHMITT Councilman Schmitt asked if the  assumptions were correct.  COUNCILMAN KERR Councilman Kerr stated that they were. COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from    6  public safety and civil service committee.  RESOLUTION  RESOLUTION 15-05 Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Davidek, RESOLVED, Council agrees to accept Resolution 15-05 stating police officers do not need to contribute to the uniform pension fund for the years 2014 All Council members present were in favor and the Resolution COUNCIIMAN FIRKO councilman Firko stated the report for Eureka Fire Rescue October 2015 there were 30 fire calls representing 98 hours; 5 mutual aid responses, East Deer and Frazier Township. EMS, emergency medical services, responded to 251 calls represented 944 personnel hours. And Total company training hours were 66 hours. COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from Property and Zoning, Library and Health Committee.  and 2015. was adopted. REMARKS  REMARKS : RESOLUTION SEND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER  Upon Motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by  Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, this Council approves motion to send code enforcement officer to Harrisburg from February 1st to February 5, 2016, for certification training and for the borough to pay for the travel and lodging  expenses. VOTE ON abstained. REMARKS : REMARKS : COUNCILWOMAN  RESOLUTION Six (6) Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. Councilman Davidek  COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from Streets and Sanitary Sewers, Parks and Recreation Committee.  JOSEFOSKI Councilwoman Josefoski reported that the Brackenridge parade will be 12:00 p.m. and parade starts at 1:00 p.m., 12/21/15. She stated the winners of the scare crow contest were Community Life; second place was Maskas;  and third place is Gunner's Landing    7  She stated on behalf of rec board, thank you. She stated the rec board also had their annual Boofest with 85 kids showing up. She stated the Christmas senior bingo will take place a Dalton's Edge at 1:00 p.m. on December 2nd. COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report COUNCILWOMAN JOSEFOSKI Councilwoman Josefoski stated she COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from  REMARKS - REMARKS : had no report. REMARKS KOZ Committee. REMARKS : MAYOR REMARKS : REMARKS - REMARKS - REMARKS :  from AVN/COG Committee.  MAGNETTA Mayor Magnetta stated he had no report. the Redevelopment and Revitalization Committee.  COUNCIIMAN CARTER Councilman Carter asked for a report from COUNCIIMAN KERR Councilman Kerr stated he had no report. MR. BOWSER Jim Bowser, owner, 314 West 8th Avenue Tarentum. MS. LANDA Ms. Landa asked about residency requirement for union employees. Can you still give preference to people BORO MGR. GUTONSKI Borough Manager Gutonski stated in the contract it states it's still 10 air miles that the  Presented a paper about the LED lighting.  who live in Tarentum? REMARKS :  applicant has to live within.  REMARKS : REMARKS BORO MGR.  MR. ALTFATHER Mr. Altfather asked if the rest of the people  in the office are union employees.  GUTONSKI Borough Manager Gutonski stated there's only two    8  ladies in the office. One lady is a confidential secretary. She deals with payroll and such that would conflict with the MR. ALTFATHER Mr. Altfather asked, the payroll clerk, is there a reason you would have her in the union?  union being in that position.  REMARKS : REMARKS : BORO MGR. ADJOURNMENT at 7:01 p.m.  GUTONSKI Borough Manager Gutonski stated it conflicts with the other union employees. She's not in the union. There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Davidek, seconded by Councilman Kerr, the meeting of November 16, 2015, was unanimously adjourned  Respectfully submitued CMK Michael Gutonski Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING DEC. /-3015  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 12BBts 2. BmKichaes 4. O 25A3ACL 6. SANDY ODILIS 7. GINE AAUDA 8.arric FOX 9. A4n Ghoe 10.143  ADDRESS  lolic Kvbks Norks    MShh  ehhiA  3. EFF ADAMS ATERANT SOPERUESOR  uhe 257e Ktibn  5.fatellouolt Kuknslla Tapal aflrda  209 MAIN J71 SIEAIH 170 CedEEE los Co  4O7AA IRe ILutn ali 428 w.94 AFE  11.Lachy faun 158 Baniken Sy. 125,ohaplherw Tafunlym Frc DepdmeF  13. 4llhn 14EGusY  15.WA-7 ALTFATHEL JR. 917 CORBET SY  16.PINDY NOnBUBG 538 E 10th Tnstmm Av  17. Bbhe HHC 18. 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