MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  60FPOT  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, July 21, 2014, with Councilman President Tim Rappi Councilman Vice-President Hugh Fox; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Raymond Kerr; Councilman Tim Firko; and Pete Varos. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor Charles Clark; and Chief William Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Kerr, 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  Vakulick.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Meeting of June 16, 2014. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: ATTORNEY REGOLI  Attorney Regoli stated he was the solicitor for Tarentum Borough for the last seven months or sO after the passing of Solicitor Strellec and is tendering his resignation due to his appointment as a judge in Westmoreland County. He stated he personally wanted to come to the meeting to thank each and every Council member and citizens of the Borough for giving him the opportunity to serve Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, stated in the last month he attended the Recreation Board meeting and concert in the park last week which had a good crowd and did a walk around with Mr. Rossey and the architect for Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  the Borough of Tarentum.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  the next phase of Streetscape.  Mayor.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100410  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of June 2014, there were 479 calls for service which is a plus of 66 from 2013; action necessary 355; no action necessary 124; 19 arrests which is a minus 31 from 2013; 118 citations issued which is a plus 6 from 2013; total accidents 9 which is equal to 2013, accidents with injuries none which is a minus 1 from 2013; fines collected $3,672.22 Which is a minus $331.58 from 2013; fines collected for year $21,543.59 which is a minus $16,847.51 from 2013; parking tickets issued 10 Mayor Magnetta stated for the past month on June 14, he spoke at the Elks for a Flag Day program. On July 2, worked the concert at the park. On July 3, worked the fireworks event for Summit Hose. On July 5, performed a wedding at the gazebo and no fees were accepted. On July 10, attended the Allegheny County Mayor Association dinner meeting in Harmar Township. He stated he attended the Recreation Board meeting and worked at the concert in the park last Wednesday. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  which is a minus 41 from 2013.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  of Police.  Chief Vakulick stated the cameras have been installed in four police cars which include audio and video. He stated funding for the cameras was through a grant from the Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Facilities.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Borough Manager.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100411  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated as of this afternoon, a sinkhole developed on East gth Avenue and it's being worked on now. He stated it looks like a sewer line collapsed and there's a water break also. He stated a grant from the County for $500,000 has been received to repair the Fourth Street Bridge. He stated the total amount to repair the bridge will be $1.2 million dollars. He stated an application has been submitted to PennDOT for a grant and he is waiting to hear if the Borough will receive any grant money from them. He stated letters have been sent to all elected officials asking them for their help in pushing for grant funds for the bridge repair. He stated $700,000 is needed in A discussion was held regarding what the Borough would do if it doesn't receive further grant money and how the bridge would be funded by the Borough Manager Rossey reminded everyone to sign the sign-in sheet that is on the table, by the door, sO there is a record of who attends the meetings. He stated Ms. Landa is here and would like to thank her personally for the work she does on the gardens for Streetscape. He stated she also walks through the town and the park and helps keep it clean by pulling weeds and picking Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council approves  grant money to repair the bridge.  Borough.  up garbage.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Committee.  the payment of the July 2014 bills.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100432  Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the resignation of David Regoli, Esq., as All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council appoints Charles T. Clark, Esq., as Tarentum Borough All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  seven (7) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION ACCEPT RESIGNATION  Tarentum Borough Solicitor. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION APPOINT SOLICITOR  Solicitor.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 14-12  Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-12, opposing the expansion of federal control under the Clean Water Act. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Gutonski stated he spoke with the foreman at the Water Plant and he was informed that an employee there is going to be retiring in August and the foreman feels that there is a need to hire someone to replace him. He stated he would like Council to think about hiring someone to replace the retiring employee. He stated Mr. Bowser comes to the meetings every month and he has an issue with this bill from Busy Beaver, $181.72. There is a lot that a tenant has Cleaned up and bought materials from Busy Beaver to make the lot look nice and continues to  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI    00413  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  maintain the lot. The lot is next to where the Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to reimburse Mr. Drum for the materials that he bought from Busy Beaver to fix the lot next to the house where he is a tenant in the amount of All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  tenant is living.  RESOLUTION REIMBURSE MR. DRUM  $181.72.  resolution was adopted. Electric Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ADOPT FIRE CODE  Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council adopts the 2012 International Fire Code, as written by the International Code Council, addressing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, explosion, handling or use of hazardous materials and the use and occupancy of buildings and premises within Tarentum Borough. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated there was a lot of questions regarding what people are allowed to do when it comes to open burning. He stated fire pits are becoming widely popular throughout the region and asked the code enforcement officer to  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO    100434  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  look up the rules for open burning and he drafted al letter from the International Code which will be mailed to residents in their water bill to answer their questions. Copies of the letter will also be available here at the municipal building. He reminded residents to be responsible while using open fire pits and in the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council grants Highlands Marching Band Boosters permission to hold a "Tag Day" fundraiser on Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, 2014. Highlands Marching Band members will be going door-to-door and stand in front of several All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated Highland Hose Company report for June 2014, there were 10 fire calls representing 246 man hours and 3 training sessions representing 246 man hours. Eureka Fire and Rescue report for June 2014, there were 36 fire calls representing 84 personnel hours and 227 EMS calls representing over 1,100 personnel hours; and 60 training hours for the month. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  Borough.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  businesses.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ADVERTISE PUBLIC AUCTION  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to advertise for Public Auction the sale of the Borough owned property identified as Block & Lot 1223-M-315 (Building at 101 Station Drive commonly known as the Tarentum Station Restaurant). The auction will take place on    100435  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  Monday, August 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in Tarentum Borough Council Chambers.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated the Borough isn't in the business to be a landlord and the matter has been discussed and it has nothing to do with the business at Tarentum Station, the business isn't closing. The Borough is selling the building to get out of the landlord business and the responsibility for maintaining the building and paying insurance on the building. He stated the funds received from the sale will be used to buy a backhoe since the Borough's backhoe is 16 years old and a small excavator to be used for water breaks and different repairs within the Borough. The starting price for the Train A discussion was held regarding the sale. All Council members present were in favor and Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-11, approving that the acquisition and subsequent disposition of the following parcel of vacant property known as Block and Lot No. 1223-H-138 (542 East 8th Avenue) would be in accord with the Comprehensive Plan of Tarentum Councilman Kerr stated he is recusing himself from the voting since he is trying to acquire Borough Manager Rossey stated this property is being purchased through the Vacant Property Program through Allegheny County by Councilman  Station will be $150,000.  VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 14-11  the resolution was adopted.  Borough.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  the property.  Kerr.    100436  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  VOTE ON MOTION  Six (6) Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. Councilman Kerr recused himself and did not vote on the Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council 02, Section 265-409, Part E, (1), RC, Roadway Commercial District of the Tarentum Borough Zoning to read Billboards may not exceed forty- eight feet (48') in width and fourteen feet (14') in height. Currently it reads not to exceed forty-two feet (42') in width and fourteen feet Borough Manager Rossey stated Mr. Grim who would like to put a billboard on his property along Route 28 made a miscalculation regarding the size of the billboard and asked if Council could amend the ordinance sO his billboard would be in compliance with the ordinance. He noted that Mr. Grim will pay for the advertising of the  resolution.  RESOLUTION ADVERTISE  AMENDMENT TO agrees to advertise for amendment Ordinance 12-  (14') in height.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  amendment.  VOTE ON RESOLUTION REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  resolution was adopted. Sanitary Sewers Committee.  Councilman Carter stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  Recreation Committee.    100432  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  Councilman Fox stated the concert in the park that was held last week had a good turnout and another concert will be held at the end of the month. The concert that was rained out will be held on the 20th of this month. He stated the blanket that was discussed that represents the Borough of Tarentum has been received and will be on display at the Borough building for anyone who wishes to order one. The cost of the blanket will be $35.00. He stated the Recreation Board members do a fantastic job and do everything for free. Any money made from the Snack Shack is put back into the fund. He stated the Recreation Board had their meeting and discussed the fall Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council grants Abundant Joy permission to use the gazebo in Riverview Memorial Park, for the week of July 28 thru August 1, 2014, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for their Vacation Bible School, and to block 1st All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  festival.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Avenue for August 1, 2014. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated the minutes of the meeting will be placed in Council's packets.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  Committee.    100438  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mayor Magnetta stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee.  Borough Manager Rossey stated he had no report.  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated he notified code entorcement regarding property at 209 Conroy Way, a double house, and the West 6th Avenue double house. The building is in deterioration that it has to be looked at. The building is owned by someone who works for Nick's Chevrolet. He stated the owner stated he was going to occupy the structure and it's still in disarray. He stated rodents are around the building, the grass is very high and there's garbage all around it. He stated he's bringing it to Council's attention sO that the property gets taken care of. Mr. Mangol stated the property at 132 East gth Avenue owned by Bill Woods, his mother passed away ten years ago and he is not keeping up with the property. He stated the last two years he had to call the Borough to have them come up and cut the grass. He stated this year he has cut the grass himself. The house has been broken into and the copper was stolen out of it, the roof leaks, ceilings have caved in and the property can't be sold in such a condition. He stated the house needs torn down. He stated if it gets torn down, he would purchase the  REMARKS: MANGOL  property.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  100439  A discussion was held regarding the property. Mr. Mangol stated up Grandview every time it rains it comes over the hillside and the drains Borough Manager Rossey stated the issue would be  REMARKS: MR. MANGOL REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. MANGOL  get clogged. addressed.  Mr. Mangol stated he is having a problem with neighbors that are harassing his family. He stated his family is afraid to go out on the Chief Vakulick stated that's an ongoing problem and will be taken care of. The parties will be Councilman Gutonski asked if a company is coming into the Borough to cut back the trees from the wires and if a couple of the telephone poles that are leaning badly within the Borough will be Borough Manager Rossey stated he is waiting to hear from Schultheis on what it's going to cost to cut the trees back. He stated the replacement of the leaning poles are also being looked into Mr. Bowser stated Ms. Landa should be recognized with a gift certificate for her time and being a good citizen of Tarentum Borough. He stated he tried to get a piece of property and can't get  porch or to go outside.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  at the magistrates office.  replaced.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. BOWSER  and what the cost would be.  one, but a Council member can.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 12  100470  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP ADJOURNMENT  Borough Manager Rossey stated he has copies of letters sent to Mr. Bowser with applications and Mr. Bowser refuses to fill out the application Councilman Rapp stated the next Council meeting  and send it in.  is scheduled for August 18, 2014.  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox the meeting of July 21, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at 7:10 p.m.  Wow Ru  William Rossey Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING July 21, 2014  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME  ADDRESS  1sohBSbe) pener HHC 2.WALT ALTFATHEL-JE 917 CORBET SY. t 6.AaJ JAVIAEt Kly 95iry Bol  1UO coCRt Sounit Hesc VFP Kuhws pL. 314 cest. Acc Gw  Mulhern  5. 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