MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  06800T  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, May 19, 2014, with Councilman President Tim Rappi Councilman Vice-President Hugh Fox; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Raymond Kerr; and Councilman Tim Firko. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager William Rosseyi Solicitor David Regoli; and Chief William  Vakulick.  Councilman Varos was absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp stated a presentation will be given by Colin Diehl of the MRB Group regarding the mapping of the Borough's infrastructure. Manager, a representative of the MRB Group, an engineering, architecture, surveying firm out of Rochester, New York, regarding the GID Mobile and Web Application Contiguration for the Borough's electric infrastructure. This would provide the Borough with a more efficient means for emergency situations and fiscal responsiDil1ty in terms of mapping and managing structures. Mr. Diehl noted that it is a Cloud based mobile application system where everything is updated to the Borough's software which allows for real time mapping updating. A proposal was given to Council for their review, as well as a prochure with additional information. A discussion  Meeting of April 21, 2014. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP MRB GROUP  PRESENTATION A presentation was made by Colin Diehl, Project  followed.    100391  MINUTES MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING :  AUDIENCE  At this point in the meeting, Council invites  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated he again for the sixth time is asking Council to see what they can do about paving Conroy Way. He stated again he wants to bring up the drug problem in West Tarentum. The house at 217 has been raided twice and the residents were told to get a petition together with 30 signatures and the residents might be able to do something about the situation there. The police have been to that address three times in the past three weeks. He stated it seems that every week somebody else is moving in that building. He asked if anything could be done with that building to keep the drugs from Chief Vakulick stated the drug problem is being  being sold there.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  addressed as fast as possible. A discussion was held.  Borough Manager Rossey stated Conroy Way is on  the list for paving this year.  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, stated there was an article in the paper that Tarentum got a bronze certification From Sustainable Community Essentials. The only community in the Alle-Kiski Valley that got it. Tarentum received the award for good government practices and policies by helping to save money, reserving energy resources and bringing efficiency to Tarentum's operations. He recognized Mr. Rossey for taking the time to do what was needed to receive the award. He    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100392  reminded everyone to remember to vote on election Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of April 2014, there were 499 calls for service which is a plus of 155 from 2013; action necessary 332 which is a minus 8 from 2013; no action necessary 167; 30 arrests which is a plus 14 from 2013; 153 citations issued which is a plus 36 from 2013; total accidents 12 which is a minus 3 from 2013, accidents with injuries none which is a minus 2 from 2013; fines collected $3,288.14 which is a minus $3,236.41 from 2013; fines collected for year $15,456.16 which is a minus $14,931.34 from 2013; parking tickets issued 37 which is a minus Mayor Magnetta stated on May 1st, he spoke at the park for National Day of Prayer. On May gth, attended the Allegheny County Boroughs' Association Dinner meeting. On May 14th worked at the T'arentum Recreation Board's Senior Bingo which was a huge success. On May 17th, attended meeting at Central Presbyterian Church with Pittsburgh History and Landmark Association representative regarding the church's window project. He stated it is amazing what this church is doing with a small congregation. He stated on Sunday, he will be speaking at the VFW Brackenridge Memorial Day Service. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. He stated organizations in Pennsylvania are backing the use of radar guns by local police. The bill is being sponsored by our state senator. He stated the senator is asking for the backing of all municipalities.  day. Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  4 from 2013.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100393  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  of Police.  Chief Vakulick stated the Borough Manager and he attended the Allegheny County Emergency Management meeting in February regarding the County 911 upgrading of the dispatch center. He stated discussion was held regarding the monies Emergency Management is going to put into Tarentum's system that they're using. He stated before Emergency Management puts the money into the system, they would like ownership of Tarentum's license and equipment. He stated Emergency Management has been paying the maintenance and taking care of it since 2008.  A discussion was held.  RESOLUTION TRANSFER LICENSE  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to transfer the licenses to trequencies 4601625 and 4652875 to Allegheny County Emergency Management. All Council members present were in favor and the Chief Vakulick stated the Police Department applied for a grant through the Department of Agriculture under the Community Facilities Program for in-car cameras. The project cost is $29,915.00. The grant will cover $22,400.00 and the Borough's responsibility is $7,515.00. He also referred back to the conversation that he had with the Borough Manager in February to make sure we had the funds for our portion of this grant. Under the grant we are required to open a separate checking account and have it under Tarentum Borough Equipment Account. He stated he would meet with a representative from the Department of Agriculture, the Borough Manager on  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100394  Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., to go over Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  the final paperwork. Borough Manager.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated Nortolk-Southern Railroad made repairs over the weekend to the Grantham Street crossing at the lower end. The railroad is to come back and repair Corbet Street crossing as well. He stated the paving is out for bid and will be ready for next meeting. He stated the filters and drag units are being replaced at the Water Plant. The next step will be the relocation of the water tanks. He stated alternative sites have been investigated and the site that seems to be the best alternative would be the Sebak property at the top of West 12th. It is flat and would work to build new tanks. A small booster would need to be built to service about a dozen residents sitting above the property. He stated he spoke with Mr. Sebak and he has agreed to let the Borough on the property to do core drilling to sample the ground to make sure it's stable enough to hold the water tanks. Mr. Sebak is also willing to negotiate for the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  property. Solicitor.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR REGOLI  Solicitor Regoli stated Council met in Executive Session, before the meeting, at 6:00 p.m., for approximatey 25 minutes, to discuss personnel  issues.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100395  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council approves Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to hire Brad Richards as a full-time employee for the Public Works Department, to begin June 1, 2014, on a six month probation All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council accepts proposal from Logi-Tek Solutions to purchase TaxLogix Property Tax Software and a Dell laptop computer for the Tax Office, at a price of $3,148.99. Highlands School District has agreed to pay half the cost or $1,574.50. Borough Manager Rossey stated this will allow for the real estate taxes for the Borough to be put into the computer and also be able to do the school taxes. This will allow the Borough to print the bills instead of paying the School All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  Committee.  the payment of the May 2014 bills. six (6) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION HIRE EMPLOYEE  period.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION ACCEPT PROPOSAL  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  District to do it.  VOTE ON MOTION REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  resolution was adopted.  Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100396  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ACCEPT PROPOSAL  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, Councilman Firko stated he would like to have assurances for the next three years that the system doesn't go obsolete and would like it in writing which would protect the Borough's assets. Mr. Diehl stated he doesn't think it will be an Councilman Gutonski asked if this will hurt the  at a cost of $15,900.00.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: MR. DIEHL REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY VOTE ON MOTION REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  issue.  budget in the coming years.  Borough Manager Rossey stated money is budgeted every year for system upgrades. So, money is  available through that.  All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  resolution was adopted.  Safety & Civil Service Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100397  RESOLUTION 14-10  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-10, supporting Senate Bill 1340 and House Bill 1272 enabling all municipal police to use the same motor vehicle speed-timing equipment All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated Highland Hose Company report for April 2014, there were 9 fire calls representing 577.98 man hours and 3 training sessions representing 110 man hours. Eureka Fire and Rescue report for April 2014, there were 27 fire calls representing 121 personnel hours and 218 EMS calls representing 873 personnel hours. Summit Hose Company report for the month of April 2014, there were 7 total calls representing 184 man hours and total details other than fires are Councilman Firko stated this week is EMS week. A discussion was held regarding the start of EMS Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee. Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  as the Pennsylvania State Police. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  13 representing 380 man hours.  and its statistics.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Sanitary Sewers Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100398  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 the Rams Youth Football organization permission to use Dreshar Stadium on Sunday, June 22, 2014, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., to hold a picnic. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the Recreation Board held a bingo at Dalton's Edge last week, with 80 to 85 people attending. Dinner was served along with prizes to the winners. He stated the concert series have been announced. The first one is June 11th, with the rest of the concerts scheduled Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  through the end of August.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday and Council will receive the minutes Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  in their packets. Committee.  Mayor Magnetta stated he had no report.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  100399  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: MR. BOWSER  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee. Councilman Kerr stated the next stage of Streetscape has been put out for bid.  Mr. Bowser, West 8th Avenue, asked how someone gets to be in the elite group sitting as Council. He stated Council should have fixed his property a year and a half ago like they were suppose to Ms. Landa asked if the Sunshine Law can be Solicitor Regoli stated no, it can't.  do.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA REMARKS: SOLICITOR REGOLI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP ADJOURNMENT  repealed in Tarentum.  Councilman Rapp stated the next Council meeting  is scheduled for June 16, 2014.  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox the meeting of May 19, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at 7:17 p.m.  William Rossey Borough Manager  MRS    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2014  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 1. Sist Mahrn 2. AHAL 4hdv Sdtr 5. ANSAA CoLcINs 6AToa AeAw 8. ADehl 9. gnellesia 11. 12. Brod Somes 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.  ADDRESS  SMit Hosc VFC 24 MsKA Hay Tac nos TARPAHA 4MtLE 209 MAIN S7 ET VuAE o  3.    R Ouhy Palaihwr  MREp - 145 Colver 1206 Bna Au  10. Libetsbeu 4o/EKE FHh oe#HC  Evroka Fre Roscve