MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100356  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, February 17, 2014, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Eric Carter; and Councilman Raymond Kerr. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager William Rosseyi Solicitor David Regoli; and Officer Matt  Kaminski.  Councilman Varos was absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council All Council members present were in favor and the At this point in the meeting, Council invites  Meeting of January 20, 2014. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated the Tarentum Constable was charged with theft and was re- employed by the Borough. He asked why he was Solicitor Regoli stated Council cannot discuss personnel issues at a public meeting.  employed by the Borough.  REMARKS: SOLICITOR REGOLI REMARKS: MS. RATLIFF  Ms. Ratliff, East Tarentum, stated she contacted Verizon directly to find out why she can't get Verizon Fios in Tarentum and was told they're not Borough Manager Rossey stated Verizon hasn't come to the Borough to ask for a franchise agreement for Verizon Fios. The Borough would welcome Verizon, but they never contacted the Borough.  in Tarentum Borough.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY    100357  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  He stated the Borough is considered a small Ms. Ratliff stated she would contact Verizon again and ask them to contact the Borough.  market.  REMARKS: MS. RATLIFF  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: MR. BOWSER  Mr. Bowser, West 8th Avenue, stated some of the citizens in town wanted me to give you this item which we feel may help you out. Mr. Bowser gave an item to Mayor Magnetta, Councilman Rapp and Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Report, Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated, under the Mayor's Report, on Friday, February 14, Tarentum Police Department along with the Attorney General's Drug Task Force made drug arrests at two homes in the Borough, 212 West 7th Avenue, Apartment A and 808 Short Street. Both raids were very successful and closed down two drug distribution points. These places were under surveillance for many months. He stated drug arrests do not happen overnight, but the police do a fantastic job and will not give up in the fight against drugs in the Borough. He stated there will be more raids Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  Borough Manager Rossey.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  he had no report for the month.  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  in the future. of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    100358  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  REMARKS: OFFICER KAMINSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Officer Kaminski stated there was no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated on the agenda, are three requests for grants through Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund, one for the 4th Avenue Bridge, one for waterline replacement under the bridge on West 7th Avenue and one for the relocation of an antique steam locomotive. He stated he spoke with PennDOT regarding the 4th Avenue Bridge and is working on getting help with the replacement. He stated there have been a few breaks on the waterline under the bridge and trying to get assistance for replacement of that line. He stated regarding the antique steam locomotive which was made in 1943, restored and sitting isolated in McKees Rocks and would like to make a permanent place for it in the Train Station area next to the restaurant. He stated he is trying to secure another grant for the Borough's storm water management through Allegheny County to put a rain garden in down at the marina. The water runoff from the parking lot will help manage that storm water going into the river and into Bull Creek. He stated a meeting is scheduled Tuesday, February 25, at 6:30, at larentum Station for the landscape project on 366, to beautify that area coming in where PennDOT resurfaced the road and left the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  grass area. Solicitor.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    100359  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  REMARKS: SOLICITOR REGOLI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Solicitor Regoli stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the February 2014 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Committee.  six (6) affirmative votes.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-01  Water Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-01, regarding the 4th Avenue Bridge Replacement, requesting a $250,000 grant through the Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-02, regarding the replacement of the waterline under the West 7th Avenue Bridge, requesting a $250,000 grant through the Community All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION 14-02  Infrastructure and Tourism Fund. resolution was adopted. Electric Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    100360  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Councilman Firko stated the report for Eureka, there were 37 fire calls consisting of 12 vehicle accidents, 10 automatic fire alarms, one vehicle fire, one physical resue, 7 water conditions, 4 smoke investigations and 2 working structure fires, representing 893 personnel hours. Also Mutual Aid responses in East Deer, Frazer, Cheswick and Springdale Townshipi EMS covered 246 calls, representing 898 personnel hours. Also, 74 training hours for the month. The report for Summit Hose, there were 2 structure fires; 3 vehicle accidents; one carbon monoxide alarm; 2 service calls; 8 automatic fire alarms; representing 17 total calls. There were 2 drills, 2 meetings, 2 work details, total man hours 27 1. He stated everyone cherishes and respects the work the fire departments do and along with the police department the Borough has good emergency responders and deserve everyone's Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee. Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  support.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Sanitary Sewers Committee.    100361  MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Councilman Carter stated he had no report.  Councilman Firko stated he wasn't at the last Council meeting where a discussion was held regarding hiring someone for the Street Department and asked for an update regarding the Councilman Gutonski stated it was discussed at the last meeting and most Councilmen seemed to be in favor of hiring someone for the Street Department, but no timeframe was set. Borough Manager Rossey stated it is not in the budget to hire someone for the Street Department at this time. If someone retires, it may be possible then to hire another employee. He stated the work that the Public Works Department has done over the last few months with the snow, the overtime and the salt that was bought is way over budget at this time and the budget is going to have to be adjusted to cover those costs. The Public Works Department has done an outstanding job in keeping up with the snow and keeping the streets clear for travel, but this winter has hurt the Borough. He stated $25,000 was budgeted for rock salt and at least $50,000 has been spent Councilman Firko stated it should be a goal of the Borough to hire someone for the Street  matter.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  sO far.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Department.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  Recreation Committee.    100362  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants the Women of the Moose permission to hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Riverview Park, on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. SHARP and to close 1st Avenue during this event. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this council grants Highlands Little League permission to use the fall fields at Dreshar Stadium, for their 2014 baseball season from March 1, 2014 through All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants Holy Martyrs Church permission to use Tarentum Riverview Park to hold their Church Picnic on Sunday, August 24, 2014, from 12:00 noon until All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants request for extension for nonexclusive lease dated August 26, 2014, for the Youth Rams All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  October 18, 2014. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  6:00 p.m.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION REQUEST EXTENSION  Football 2014 season. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCILL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100363  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-03  Councilman Fox stated a meeting is coming up and the minutes will be placed in Council's packets. He stated at the last COG meeting, he was appointed ecretary/reasurer for 2014. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  Committee.  Mayor Magnetta stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee. Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-03, regarding the Relocation of the Antique Steam Locomotive, requesting a $250,000 grant through the Community Infrastructure and All Council members present were in favor and the There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr the meeting of February 17, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at  Tourism Fund.  resolution was adopted.  ADJOURNMENT  6:48 p.m.  WwR William Rossey Borough Manager / ENT    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET REORGANIZATION MEETING February 17, 2014  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME H4L  ADDRESS  IPWAESE  MaR4L S111V ZCt EuL 4. MAKNA W6SA TACOKELA 5.LAtln Saisain 153 Aagwaak ZENm  7K  3. SAY COLLINS 309 MAIN S  6.5coH Mulhers  Summit Hase Lo 282  7.DaNH/ Stha HK 8. HARRPUOR Sroy ADCK ST 11. MHvSil ZMTLT  9. 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