MINUTES MARCH 17, 2014 6:00 P.M. PAGE 1  5980T  TARENTUM BOROUGH PARKING AUTHORITY  ASSEMBLY  The Tarentum Borough Parking Authority met for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2014, with the following Board members present: Mr. Joseph Davidek; Councilman Tim Rappi Councilman Raymond Kerr; Mayor Carl Magnetta; and Borough Manager William Rossey. Also present was David Regoli, Esq., Solicitor for the Parking Authority. Chairman Davidek asked for citizens comments.  CHAIRMAN DAVIDEK  There were no comments.  Chairman Davidek asked for a motion to approve Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Rapp, RESOLVED, this Board approves Resolution No. 1 of 2014, accepting and approving the proposed subdivision plan dated December 11, 2013 by Alpha Engineering Company and labeled as Drawing Number B-15260 of the Tarentum Station Mayor Magnetta stated a gentleman called him regarding this process and he wanted to clarify and answer his question. He stated the gentleman stated that the solicitor found a loophole that this property could be sold to an individual without a bidding process. He asked if it were After short discussion, members of the Parking Authority Board and the Solicitor indicated that the statement made by the gentleman was not true. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with  the proposed subdivision plan.  RESOLUTION APPROVE SUBDIVISION  Lot.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  true or not.  VOTE ON RESOLUTION  five (5) affirmative votes.    1tuus  MINUTES MARCH 17, 2014 6:00 P.M. PAGE 2  TARENTUM BOROUGH PARKING AUTHORITY  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Mayor Magnetta, the Tarentum Borough Parking Authority meeting of March 17, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at 6:05 p.m.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100366  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, March 17, 2014, with Councilman President Tim Rappi Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Raymond Kerr; and Councilman Pete Varos. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor David Regoli; and Chief William  Vakulick.  Councilman Firko was absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 2014. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. At this point in the meeting, Council invites  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA  Ms. Landa, East 6th Avenue, stated there was a controversy over the water spray in the park and a meter was to be put in to monitor the actual usage of the water and asked if that matter was Borough Manager Rossey stated the controversy was with the Sewage Authority bill and it was resolved and a meter has been put in for the monitoring of the water usage for the spray in Ms. Pollick, East Tarentum, stated the alley where she lives has a lot of potholes and the concrete is breaking away from some of them and needs to be repaired or resurfaced and the street in front of the house also needs resurfaced.  resolved.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MS. POLLICK  the park.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100367  A discussion was held regarding the streets and alleys that need to be repaired and/or resurfaced Councilman Gutonski stated a list of streets that need repaved has been given to Council to prioritize and/or add to it. He stated Public Works Department can look at it and see what can be done to help resolve the problems. Mr. Paleroni stated last month for two days the electricity went out for three or four hours and last week it was out again for five hours. The outages are taking place every other month and Councilman Kerr stated the problem is a cutout on a pole on 6th Avenue. It's being investigated to A discussion was held regarding what needs to be done to help solve the problem with the electricity going out and the steps that are being taken towards that goal. Mr. Murtland, Freeport, stated he heads the Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge and the cemetery is falling on hard financial times and is looking for help with the maintenance of the cemetery, such as for grass cutting. He asked Council to consider having the Borough help with this type of maintenance. He stated he will be asking the surrounding boroughs and townships for A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Prospect Cemetery and what the Borough can do to help with maintenance of the cemetery.  due to potholes and deterioration.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  REMARKS: MR. PALERONI  the problem needs to be resolved.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR  see what's causing it to blow.  REMARKS: MR. MURTLAND  their help also.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  .00368  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, on February 19, Borough Manager, Mayor, Councilman Fox and he attended a political kickoff in Harmarville. On February 20, Borough Manager and he met with local business owner and developer to discuss ideas for Tarentum. He stated the evening of February 20, he met with a group of young people who read Tarentum's Comprehensive Plan on the internet and are looking for properties in the downtown area. On February 22, presented a certificate of recognition of Eagle Scout to Dakota Jones. He stated also there was Melvin Peck who has been a scout leader for 17 years and during those years, there have been 13 Eagle Scouts. On February 24, attended the Brackenridge Improvement Group meeting who would like to do something in the park. On February 25, attended a landscape meeting for 366 corridor, by Grandview School, with representatives from PennDOT and a few business people from Tarentum regarding what plantings can be placed there. He stated on March 5, he passed out some business licenses in the Borough. He stated today, Borough Manager and he met with the gentleman who lives in Tarentum, has a business and wishes to expand his Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of February 2014, there were 500 calls for service which is a plus of 234 from 2013; action necessary 273 which is a plus 7 from 2013; no action necessary 227 which is new; 17 arrests which is a minus 2 from 2013; 159 citations issued which is a plus 30 from 2013; total accidents 8 which is a minus 1 from 2013, accidents with injuries none which is a minus 3 from 2013; fines collected $3,215.53;  business in Tarentum.  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA    100369  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. Page 4  which is a minus $7,137.77 from 2013; fines collected for year $5,629.49 which is a minus $11,962.11 from 2013; parking tickets issued 20. Mayor Magnetta stated the no action necessary means calls that are taken by the police and no arrests were made, but the problems were solved. He stated this shows that the police are doing a great job and taking a lot of calls. Chief Vakulick stated these are calls that come from County 911. The Police Department is sent a printout of the calls for the month and indicates how much time is spent on each call. This will Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  be added to the report each month.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  of Police.  Chief Vakulick stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated notice was given to Council that Tarentum is going to receive the Banner Community Award for Allegheny County again. That announcement and presentation will be on April 2, at the County Building. He stated if any Council member wishes to attend, to let Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  him know. Solicitor.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100370  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 March 2014 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  Committee.  six (6) affirmative votes.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ACCEPT PROPOSAL  Committee.  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Electric Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the proposal from MRB Group for the GIS Mobile and Web Application Configuration for the Electric Utilities Intrastructure in the Borough, Mayor Magnetta stated he read the proposal and doesn't know what MRB Group is going to be Councilman Gutonski stated he spoke with the Borough Manager and Councilman Kerr regarding this before the meeting and feels the same way.  at a cost of $15,900.00.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  doing.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100371  He asks if this motion could be tabled until Council can meet with a representative of MRB Group to get a better understanding of what will Borough Manager Rossey stated this is basically a mapping system of the whole electrical grid in the Borough. The Borough currently has a mapping system for the water and sewer system. A - discussion was held regarding the mapping system and how it would apply to the electrical After discussion, Councilman Kerr withdrew his motion and Councilman Carter withdrew his second. Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council tables the motion to accept the proposal from MRB Group for the GIS Mobile and Web Application Contiguration for the Electric Utilities Infrastructure in the Borough. resolution was adopted.  take place.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  infrastructure of the Borough.  RESOLUTION TABLE THE MOTION  All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the proposal from Rileighs Outdoor Décor for new Christmas Decorations at a cost of $27,015.00. Councilman Rapp stated the money was budgeted for  RESOLUTION ACCEPT PROPOSAL REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  the decorations.  A discussion was held regarding the type of decorations and where they will be placed. All Council members present were in favor and the  VOTE ON MOTION  resolution was adopted.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100372  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Councilman Gutonski stated Eureka Hose report for February 2014, there were 14 calls; 3 Mutual Aid responsesi 251 EMS calls; representing 948 personnel hours; total of 32 training hours for Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property Z Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  the month.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-04  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-04, approving the proposed subdivision plan dated December 11, 2013, regarding the subdivision of the Tarentum Train Station Lot and Block 1223-M-315. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets & Sanitary Sewers Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Councilman Carter stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  Recreation Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants Abundant Joy Fellowship permission to use Tarentum Riverview Park and Bandshell on Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:35    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100323  p.m., in observance of the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer and to close 1st Avenue to traffic All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants First Baptist Church permission to use Tarentum Riverview Park Bandshell on Sunday, June gth, June 29th, July 27th and August 24th for outdoor church services, featuring the King's Ambassadors Praise All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants Summit Hose Company permission to hold tag day on Saturday, April 26th and Saturday, May 24th to benefit the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration and to give them use of Dreshar Stadium July 2nd, 3rd All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the Recreation Board held a meeting last week to discuss events for this year. This information regarding the planned bands and festivities in the park will be announced soon. He stated the Recreation Board is working on a newsletter with the information Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  during this event. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Band.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  and 4th for the celebration event. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  for the year. Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100374  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: MR. BOWSER  Councilman Fox stated Council has received information in their packets of the previous meeting. The next meeting will be held in two Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  weeks. Committee.  Mayor Magnetta stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee. Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Mr. Bowser stated it was discussed last meeting about bringing a locomotive here to Tarentum and asked how this will benefit Tarentum and why can't the money be used to benefit the older Councilman Rapp stated the locomotive will be a tourist attraction and means a lot to the history of Tarentum due to the rail traffic in the area. He stated this money is a grant and cannot be used for anything other than what the grant is A discussion was held regarding grants and their specific uses and the decision on bringing the Mr. Lovasik asked what was happening with the building that is leaning and what is being done  people of Tarentum.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  intended for specitically.  locomotive to Tarentum.  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  L00375  with the dirt.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. RANKIN  Borough Manager Rossey stated the building will be torn down and the dirt is stacked to stabilize the wall to tear the building down Mr. Rankin, Central Presbyterian Church, stated the church will be 125 years old this year and celebrating 100th anniversary of its construction and receiving a grant from the History and Landmark Foundation to begin restoration of the stained glass windows. The process calls for complete removal of the windows from the building and may take eight to ten years to complete. There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr the meeting of March 17, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at 7:25 p.m.  easier.  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