MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  T2VOOT  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, August 18, 2014, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Pete Varos; and Councilman Raymond Kerr. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor Charles Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Varos, 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  Clark; and Police Chief Vakulick.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Meeting of July 21, 2014. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik stated the property at Conroy Way and 6th Avenue is in bad shape and the code officer told him he notified the landlord and the landlord was suppose to have the property taken care of by the 10th of August and it's the 20th now and the property looks the same. The address is Borough Manager Rossey stated he would have the code officer contact him tomorrow on the matter.  209 and 211, a double house.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik stated in today's paper, there is an article that Frazer, Winfield and Harrison Townships received awards. He asked whether  Tarentum was given an award.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100422  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MS. ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Borough Manager Rossey stated Tarentum was the first one to receive the award earlier this  year.  Ms. Rossey asked if there was a dollar limit for reimbursing a resident who takes care of a vacant Councilman Gutonski stated there is a certain amount that the Manager can approve without  property next to their home.  going through Council. A discussion was held.  REMARKS: MR. MANGOL  Mr. Mangol, 130 East 8th Avenue, stated he is having problems with the neighbors and the neighbors are placing their garbage cans with no lids on part of his property. Flies are everywhere around them. He stated he offered to give them lids for the garbage cans and they refused them. He stated he tried to move the cans away from his house and the neighbor threatened him. He stated he reported it to the police and nothing was done. He stated the neighbors are constantly calling his family names, swearing, screaming and yelling. Chief Vakulick stated a hearing is scheduled in front of the District Justice on September 11 and the matter will be taken care of then. A discussion was held regarding the issues with Mr. Eiseman, East 10th Avenue, stated there is a house that was sold on the 500 Block that is going to be turned into a Section 8 house and is concerned about devaluing his property.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  the neighbors.  REMARKS: Mr. Eiseman    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100423  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated the Planning Commission is holding a meeting at the end of the month and the owner is going to ask for a variance on that property. The owner would like to turn the house into a duplex and rent it out, but he didn't ask for Section 8. He stated there is an ordinance that will be followed. He stated a public hearing will be held before the next Council meeting to address the issue and the public can express their concerns.  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Report, on July 29, Councilman Gutonski, Mr. Rossey and he took a tour of the water plant to see how the work being done there is progressing. On July 30, August 3 and August 6, attended and helped with the concerts in the park. He stated on July 31, Mr. Rossey and he met with representatives from Range Resources who is looking to drill for gas. He stated on August 7, Mr. Rossey and he walked over to Solicitor Clark's office and Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated, under the Mayor's Report for July 2014, there were 481 calls for service which is a plus of 135 from 2013; actions necessary calls were 353 which is a plus 7 from 2013; no action necessary calls were 182; arrests 15 which is a minus 10 from 2013; citations issued 126 which is a plus 53 from 2013; total accidents 12 which is a minus 2 from 2013; accidents with injuries zero which is equal to 2013; fines collected $2,997.35 which is a minus of $1,366.30 from 2013; fines collected for year $24,540.94 which is a minus $20,017.83 from 2013;  talked with him.  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100424  parking tickets issued 11 which is a minus 41 Mayor Magnetta stated he would like to make a recommendation to Council that the Borough hire Shelly Williams who is presently a part time Police Department secretary. He stated according to his figures, there is money in the budget to cover the hiring. He stated Ms. Williams is doing a fantastic job and can also serve as a backup for the front desk in the Borough's office. He stated he is recommending the Borough pay Ms. Williams $15.00 per hour plus benefits. He stated this would be a nonunion position. A discussion was held regarding hiring nonunion as opposed to union and what effect the Union contract had on nonunion workers. The President of the Union indicated that the Union had no objections if the Borough hired Ms. Williams as a Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  from 2013.  nonunion employee. of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Chief Vakulick stated PennDOT will be milling and paving from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The milling will take place Thursday and Friday and paving Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Saturday night. Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the house at 200 West 12th Avenue the owner has been deceased for many years and the house is abandoned. The house is collapsing and half of it is falling. He stated three demolition contractors were    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100425  contacted and one came to look at the property and to take the house down and clear the property it was estimated at $8,000. The house is completely covered with trees and brush which will be cleared along with the house. He stated he will get two more bids for demolition. He stated Councilman Rapp and he met with Range Resources regarding the KOZ property for drilling. A proposed contract was given to the Borough from a gas broker that is interested and indicating that the Borough can receive around $5,000 an acre, plus around 15% royalties. There is about 65 acres in that area. He stated a letter was received from EQT Gas who is interested in Riverview Park property and they're offering $2,500 an acre. EQT Gas indicated they would drill about a mile under the park. He stated this is an opportunity for the Borough. A discussion was held regarding the requests from Range Resources and EQT Gas and what funds the Borough would receive upfront and how funds would be received in the future. Also discussed how the drilling in the park would affect the park and what public opinion would be regarding the Borough Manager Rossey stated the money the Borough would receive from the drilling would help to pay for the hiring of another full time employee. He discussed the MMO with Council and how the costs have gone up. He stated when Council hires a full time employee with benefits, they become a part of the pension plan which has been hit hard the last couple of years due to three employees retiring at age 62 and two early retirements. He stated he is looking for ways to get money into the Borough to keep it solvent. He stated the new website is up and running. He stated if any Council member wants to change or  drilling in the park.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100426  add anything, to let him know. He stated training is being held for the office staff and himself to manage the website. He stated the GIS mapping for the electric grid is being set up on the computers. Training for the electric guys and Water Department will be tomorrow morning to A discussion was held regarding how the program will work and how it will be beneficial and more Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  learn how to use the software.  efficient to the Borough.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK  Solicitor.  Solicitor Clark stated he has been working on the Flood Plain Ordinance which Council has received in their packets for review. He stated the ordinance is ready to be advertised. He stated regarding the properties the Borough owns that are tax exempt, the School District has been notified and Allegheny County has also been notified. He stated he has not heard anything from Allegheny County and will follow-up with them. He stated prior to the Council meeting, auction was held regarding the Tarentum Station. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the August 2014 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with seven (7) affirmative votes.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100422  RESOLUTION 14-13  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 14-13, approving the contract agreement with the County of Allegheny regarding the Bull Creek Flood Control Wall. Mayor Magnetta asked what the agreement means to  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MMO  the Borough.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the County put the concrete wall in and is turning it over to the  Borough.  All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the uniform employees for 2015 of $81,285.00. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) for the non-uniform employees for 2015 of All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  resolution was adopted.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION MMO  $99,367.00.  resolution was adopted. Water Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100428  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Councilman Gutonski stated he asked Council to consider hiring an employee at the Water Plant to replace the employee that is going to be retiring shortly. He stated he spoke with Mr. Rossey who gave his reasons why he feels Council doesn't need to hire a replacement. He stated instead of putting in three million gallon tanks, to put in a million point five gallon tanks which Borough Manager Rossey stated putting in smaller  may save money.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  tanks would be a savings.  A discussion was held regarding the size of the water tanks, EPA requirements, water usage for emergencies and any risks involved in smaller Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, this Council approves the hiring of an employee for the Water Plant. All Council members present were in favor and the A discussion was held regarding the hiring of new employees and the monetary effects on the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  tanks.  RESOLUTION HIRE EMPLOYEE  resolution was adopted.  DISCUSSION  Borough's budget. Electric Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  Safety & Civil Service Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100429  RESOLUTION HIRE EMPLOYEE  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the hiring of Michelle Williams as a full time confidential employee, to serve both as a clerk for the business end and the Police Department, at $15.00 an hour, nonunion. All Council members present were in favor and the Further discussion was held regarding the impact on the Borough's budget in hiring another full Councilman Firko stated the report for Summit Hose Company for June 2014, there were 20 calls resulting in 1,002 man hours; 28 total details resulting in 1,935 man hours. The report for the month of July 2014, 18 calls; 254 man hours; 27 total details resulting in 814 man Councilman Firko stated the Fire Departments, Police Department and Emergency Service work great together and everyone should support them Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  resolution was adopted.  DISCUSSION  time employee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  hours.  one hundred percent.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 13-03  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council passes Ordinance 13-03, Section 265-409, Part E, (1), RC, Roadway Commercial District of the Tarentum Borough Zoning to read Billboards may not exceed for-eight feet (48') in width and fourteen feet (14') in height. Currently it reads not to exceed forty-two (42') in width and fourteen feet  (14') in height.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  100430  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: SOLICITOR CLARK VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ACCEPT BID  Councilman Gutonski asked if Council is permitted to amend a zoning issue or if it has to go before Solicitor Clark stated the ordinance has been advertised, sO Council is permitted to amend it. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the bid of $150,000 from John Grecco for the purchase of the Tarentum Train Station All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to advertise Ordinance 14-03, Tarentum Borough Flood Plain Management, requiring all persons, partnerships, business and corporations to obtain a permit for any construction or development within areas of the Borough of Tarentum which are All Council members present were in favor and the A discussion was held regarding the specific language of the ordinance and the restrictions Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  the Zoning Hearing Board.  resolution was adopted.  building.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 14-03  subject to Elooding. resolution was adopted.  DISCUSSION  for flood plain property. Sanitary Sewers Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  100431  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 Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council grants permission to Amber Jordan to have a picnic at Crab Diamond, in September, for residents that were affected by Hurricane Ivan. No alcoholic beverages to be served. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the concerts in the park will continue on Wednesday, with the last concert to be held next Wednesday. He thanked Summit Hose for helping at the concert last week due to some volunteers being away. He stated the blankets have come in and are red and black and can be seen at the concerts in the park and at the fall festival. The cost of the blanket is Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  $35.00. Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Fox stated no meeting is scheduled  this month.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 12  100436  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ACCEPT BID  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 Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the bid from Santamaria Landscape & Cement Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $182,398.70 for Phase 3 of the downtown Streetscape Project. This is a CDBG Grant. All Council members present were in favor and the Mr. Alfather asked if the bid for the Train  resolution was adopted. Station was already opened.  REMARKS: MR. ALFATHER REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. BOWSER  Borough Manager Rossey stated the auction for the Train Station was held at 6:00 p.m., before the  Council meeting.  Mr. Bowser, 314 East 8th Avenue, stated if the Borough needs the people, the Borough has to hire them. He stated Council has to do what they have to do to benefit the taxpayers of Tarentum. Mr. Alfather asked if the position for the Water  REMARKS: MR. ALFATHER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Plant will be advertised.  Councilman Gutonski stated it will be posted  for union members for 15 days.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. PAGE 13  100433  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Rapp the meeting of August 18, 2014, was unanimously adjourned at 7:35 p.m.  WR William Rossey Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING August 18, 2014  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 1. Bhn 3. DAVDEK 4. Talin Dich! 5. L HowA  ADDRESS  2EAKARosy 131 E.Oh Ave.  236 AMIDSIN S7 Recheier, 61097F  MRBGmup  6-arcleRpcey 180 6.and Ave 7. MALK AVSEEL 7/3 WELSE  8. GIWA KANDA 9.Ssakt 5yw 12. HARRY MIJGOL 13. Hw MANGoL 14-m Bae 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.  512 E 6TH Summit Hopc 130E glh 1364  10. a EA Nalaton fARie  11.INAET AETEITHERJR. 917 CORBETST  S4p w&sr OVMC