MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100376  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, April 21, 2014, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Pete Varos; and Councilman Raymond Kerr. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rossey; and Officer Matt Kaminski. Councilman Carter and Solicitor Regoli were Upon motion by Councilman Varos, 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  absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Meeting of March 17, 2014. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MS. SPEAR  Ms. Spear, representing Penn State New Kensington, stated Penn State is starting a new town initiative this year and would like Council's permission to hang two banners in the Borough, for the month of May, to recognize and congratulate Penn State graduates. She stated over a hundred students come from the Tarentum area. She stated Penn State would prefer the banners be hung across the road and will need assistance to hang the banners and take them down. Penn State will also pay for the banners and hanging the banners and the banners will be A discussion was held regarding where the banners  double sided. could be hung.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100377  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: MS. LANDA  Councilman Gutonski stated that Penn State work together with the Public Works Department and Chief of Police in deciding where to hang the banners and that the banners are hung properly. Ms. Landa, East 6th Avenue, stated the names of the graduates could be placed on the bulletin Board that's on the front of the Borough Ms. Backo stated her father had a meat market and a home on West 7th Avenue. She stated she was suppose to be paid $5,000 for three rooms of bedroom furniture and other items. Borough Manager Rossey stated Attorney Strellec, who has passed away, worked with Ms. Backo's attorney, Mr. Krzton, regarding the matter. The property has many heirs and an estate was never set up. He stated Attorney Krzton was working with Ms. Backo to get her a power of attorney to sign the papers because the deed had never been transferred to the Borough and that's where the money Ms. Backo is referring to was to come from. Attorney Strellec was talking to Attorney Krzton regarding a little compensation for that property. He stated the Borough's attorney, Mr. Regoli, will contact Attorney Krzton and see if anything has been done regarding the estate.  building.  REMARKS: MS. BACKO  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: MS. RUPERT  Ms. Rupert, East 3rd Avenue, stated she would like to put gravel by the electric substation sO she can park a car there. She stated her neighbors won't let anyone park in front of their house and when she has company, there is no place for them  to park.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100328  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated the electric substation belongs to West Penn Power. He stated the property is in Brackenridge. He stated he will contact West Penn Power and see if anything  can be done.  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: MS. RUPERT  Ms. Rupert stated there is a white house that people were living in and then abandoned and there's food on the counter and it's a mess. She stated she's trying to fix her house and then you Councilman Fox stated he would look into the matter and see what can be done to rectify the Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Report, on March 18, Mr. Rossey, Mr. James and he had a meeting to discuss the Bull Creek Project. On March 19, a meeting was held with representatives from Brackenridge and Harrison Township to talk about the bike trail that the county wants to put in from Pittsburgh up to Erie. On March 20, a meeting was held with the Borough's new electrical contractors and discussed their services and what the Borough would like them to do. He stated Mayor Magnetta, Mr. Rossey and he met with PennDOT officials regarding an agility agreement to help each other out. He stated on April 2, Mr. Rossey and he attended the ceremony at the City County Building in Pittsburgh to accept the Borough's Banner Community Award from the county executive, for the second year in a row. He stated on April 3, he attended the Tarentum Business Community meeting. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  have houses that are abandoned.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  problem.  Mayor.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100379  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  Mayor Magnetta stated, under the Mayor's Report for March 2014, there were 482 calls for service which is a plus of 185 from 2013; actions necessary calls were 317 which is a plus 20 from 2013; no action necessary calls were 175; arrests 21 which is a minus 27 from 2013; citations issued 173 which is a plus 71 from 2013; total accidents 8 which is a plus 3 from 2013; accidents with injuries zero which is a minus 2 from 2013; fines collected $6,538.53 which is a plus $267.28 from 2013; fines collected for year $12,168.02 which is a minus $11,694.88 from 2013; Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  parking tickets issued 10.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: OFFICER KAMINSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  of Police.  Officer Kaminski stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the tax collector and he met with a representative of Logitech regarding a tax office program. He stated he contacted the school district to see if they may be interested in splitting the costs for the program. The tax collector will be collecting school district taxes also. The software costs $699.00. A new computer would be needed. Maintenance cost for the software is $1,200.00. The initial investment would be $3,200.00. This program will allow the Borough to print its own tax bills. Currently, the school district prints the Borough's tax bills. If the tax collector needs to look at past taxes, she has to look    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100380  through books and papers to find it. With the new computer and software, all the information past and present and be put on the new software and be readily available. He stated this information is for Council's consideration. He stated the Allegheny County Borough Membership dinner is May 8. He stated anyone wishing to attend, let him know sO reservations can be made. He stated the subdivision of the Train Station Parking Lot is completed on behalf of the Borough. The plans were submitted to Allegheny County Planning Division which requires a public hearing on the matter which will be held May 6, at the Borough building, 11:00 a.m. He stated the Borough's electric provider is coming to the Borough Thursday morning to discuss the possibility of building the Borough's own generation plant. He stated they also want to help the Borough with the Marcellus Shale industry and gas wells and the Borough selling its own electric which could benefit the Borough.  A discussion was held.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the Borough received $150,000 CDBG money for Streetscape. A meeting will be held tomorrow morning to discuss where the money can be used. He stated $20,000 was received for the park to install the 20 decorative streetlights the Borough received two years ago through a grant. He stated with what the Borough received, the Allegheny County Economic Development Department along with the county executive would like to hold a ceremony this summer in the Borough and highlight what can be done when a community works together and they work with the community. The County would like to recognize Tarentum for its participation in the Streetscape and Allegheny Together Program. He stated last week Councilman Kerr and he went    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100381  to look at a new location for the water tanks. He stated Mr. Sebak owns the property and it's level. It would require a small booster to feed those few houses that sit above the tank. He stated contact will be made to see if the Borough can acquire that property. He stated a tentative street paving list has been provided to Council A discussion was held regarding the placement of Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  for their input.  the decorative streetlights.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Solicitor.  There was no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the April 2014 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with six (6) affirmative votes. Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council hires Joshua Carter, Justin Carter, Clint Motosicky, Logan Ansani and Michael Anuszek as summer help, All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-06, declaring the week of April 14-18, 2014, as Local Government Week. All Council members present were in favor and the  Committee.  RESOLUTION SUMMER EMPLOYEES  at a rate of $9.00 per hour. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION 14-06    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  00382  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT FMLA  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants Ted Bajack FMLA beginning Monday, April 21, 2014. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  resolution was adopted. Water Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-01  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonskl, 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 Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  resolution was adopted. Water Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report. He stated there are three employees for the Street Department and the Borough needs to find money to hire another employee. He stated with all the work the Street Department is going to be doing with the grant monies received for different projects, another person is needed in that  department.  RESOLUTION HIRE FOR STREET DEPARTMENT  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council approves the advertising for the hiring of a full time employee for the Street Department. All Council members present were in favor and the  resolution was adopted.    100383  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Electric Committee.  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 Highland Hose Company for January 2014, fire calls 17; man hours 616; February 2014, fire calls 7; man hours 67.5; one training session; man hours 18; March 2014, fire calls 10 lasting 91 hours; man hours 826.5; 3 training sessions lasting 9 hours; man hours 306. Report for Eureka for March 2014, fire calls 22 representing 45 personnel hours; 4 Mutual Aid responsesi 209 EMS calls representing 800 personnel hours; training hours 45. Report for Summit Hose for February 2014, fire calls 3; one vehicle fire; total calls 4; total man hours 376.15. March 2014, fire calls 3; total calls 8; total man hours 217.17. He stated the fire departments are volunteers and deserve to be Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  commended.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-07  Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-07, approving that the acquisition and subsequent disposition of numerous parcels of vacant property known as Block and Lot No. 1223- D-00334 would be in accord with the comprehensive  plan of the municipality.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100381  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Mayor Magnetta stated Council passed Resolution 14-06 which is acquisition and subsequent disposition and asked what properties are involved in Resolution 14-07. Borough Manager Rossey stated there's one property on Coe Street. The language used in the resolution is sent by the county for the vacant property program. He stated the neighbor next to the empty lot is buying the property.  A discussion was held.  VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  All Council members present were in favor and Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council grants Penn State New Kensington permission to display (2) banners recognizing the newest graduates from Penn State during the month of May and will work with the Public Works Department and Chief of All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council grants Tom Curtis, 104 Wood Street, Tarentum, PA a variance to install a new 6' fence around his yard, as recommended by the Zoning Hearing Board at their meeting held on Thursday, April 10, All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  the resolution was adopted.  Police.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT VARIANCE  2014.  resolution was adopted. Sanitary Sewers Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  100385  RESOLUTION 14-05  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-05, approving an agility agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Borough of Tarentum. Councilman Gutonski asked what the resolution is.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated the Borough has a summer and a winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT. The Borough cuts the grass, salts the roads which PennDOT pays the Borough to do. The agility agreement is when the Borough needs something done and doesn't have the proper equipment or filling potholes if they're in the area and PennDOT will help with that work and in exchange, the Borough will do extra things for PennDOT on a road such as street sweeping. A discussion was held regarding the exchange of services between PennDOT and the Borough and the savings to the Borough through the agreement. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council grants the Tarentum Eagle Riders permission to hold a Poker Run on Sunday, May 18, 2014 and to close Wood Street between 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue, between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., during this event. All Council members present were in favor and the  VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  resolution was adopted.  resolution was adopted.    100386  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants permission to the residents of the lower half of Highland Street to hold a Block Party on Sunday, May 4, 2014, from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and to close the street during this time. Note they will allow room for emergency vehicles access. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  resolution was adopted. Recreation Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants Dynamite Day Care permission to use the Bandshell at Riverview Park, on Thursday, May 2, 2014, in the morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to hold their annual preschool graduation and to close 1st Avenue for All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this council grants BridgePoint Church permission to use Riverview Park on Sunday, June 22, 2014, to hold an outdoor service beginning at 11:00 a.m. and a picnic 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 use Riverview Park on Thursday, September 25th, Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, to hold their annual Tarentum Fall Festival and to  the evening graduation service. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  following the service. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 12  100387  close 1st Avenue to traffic beginning on Wednesday, September 24th, at 9:00 a.m., for All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the Recreation Board held a meeting March 13 and set the dates for the concerts in the park, June 11th and 25th; July 2nd, 16th and 30th; August 13th and 27th. Crafts in the park will also be held this summer. He stated the Board also talked about holding another senior bingo, the Christmas parade and the fall festival. He stated the concert dates and bands scheduled will be mailed to residents Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  setup.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  in the water bills. Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-08  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-08, supporting an increased 2015 All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-09, approving the participation in the Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant and Home Programs for three years - 2015, All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the past meeting minutes were given to Council and a meeting is scheduled this week and the minutes will be given Council.  CDBG Program Funding. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION 14-09  2016 and 2017.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX    00383  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 13  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: MR. BOWSER  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. Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Mr. Bowser, West gth Avenue, stated when bills are due on the 15th and residents call and say they're going to be a few days late he asked if any leniency is given to pay later. Borough Manager Rossey stated no, the Borough doesn't give extensions.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated he is embarrassed for West Tarentum. He stated he wrote a letter to the editor of the Valley News Dispatch regarding the 200 Block of Conroy Way to have it repaved. He stated part of the alley Borough Manager Rossey stated Conroy Way is on the list to be paved. He stated the catch basin is being rebuilt and a plate was placed over it Mr. Lovasik stated the blocks on Conroy Way have parking spaces and asked if Council can block  dropped and fell down.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  sO no one drove into the hole.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 14  100383  some of the street off for parking on the 200 Councilman Gutonski stated it's the resident's responsibility if they feel they want to make parking, a driveway or whatever to come and ask permission to have something done. Mr. Lovasik stated on West 7th Avenue there is a lot of drug activity going on and a lot of speeding going on in that area. Councilman Fox stated residents have to be patient. The police are doing their job and doing it very well. It takes a lot of time to do A discussion was held regarding the knowledge that the police have and the ongoing  Block.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  things the right way.  investigations.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox the meeting of April 21, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at 7:30 p.m.  WouuRe William Rossey Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2014  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 3. Dampe hta 7. Sc14/Mcinen 8. SAMPLAYNS 9luaive WRikO 10% dardk  ADDRESS  14hn & oyasl NTpeEn,  2. 45  Rend State OpLOAA  Wo/  Ghharat RL W  IaK  Sommit Hose Co 309 MAKN 5773 108Wpaf 2 67  11/0A ALTFATHERSA. 417 CORBET 575 12:auelle Shu 700 anct HuE 13.hert Sheboyer HHC 14.MAM Bupelt 704E30ADC TCucnul 15.Janice Magac Sa/ 3Av 16. Brod Toms Eweka Furo RoscuG 17 MIPALER 31 WBAB 74 18. DAVE RAIGIS CAaLPAD. Cau305  19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.  AMphay,sn