MINUTES JULY 2013 15, 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  100290  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, July 15, 2013, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice-President Hugh Fox; Raymond Kerr; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; and Councilman Pete Varos. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rosseyi and Solicitor  David Strellec.  Councilman Carter was absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  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  Meeting of June 17, 2013. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MR. Burkett  Mr. Burkett, Lawton Street, stated he lost his electricity several times in the last two weeks and had to replace his surge protectors several times. He asked what the problem has been with Borough Manager Rossey stated some of the power outages were caused by the storms and West Penn Power. A fuse has been changed on 6th Avenue to a higher amp to handle the heavy draw in that Mr. Mayhugh, West 7th Avenue, stated a power surge a couple months ago blew out three surge protectors in his house and the breakers. A discussion was held regarding the handling of  the electric.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. MAYHUGH  area.  power outages.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100291  REMARKS: MR. MAYHUGH  Mr. Mayhugh stated as far as the tree trimming that's going on, it's not happening yet where he lives. He stated he's trimmed the trees of the last five houses. He thanked Councilman Gutonski for his help in getting his sewage problems fixed. He stated the camera was run through the lines and there were tree roots blocking the lines. The roots have now been cut out and there are no longer any problems with the sewer lines. Ms. Landa stated she called 911 to report the power outage and the operator told her to call the power company. She asked what she was suppose to do to report a power outage. Chief Vakulick stated the 911 operator is suppose to give the call to the police and the police make the appropriate phone calls to get it repaired. He stated during the day the Borough office is open to take the calls. Mr. Lovasik stated the barber next to the building that was torn down had to use his own money to fix the side of his building that was damaged. He stated after these people finish tearing down the building, the lot in the front is going to be open and somebody is liable to fall. He stated there is a lot of adults and Borough Manager Rossey stated he would look into the matter and see if anything can be done.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  children going through this lot.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, he attended the Tarentum Business Advisory meeting. On July 11, attended a Recreation Board meeting. He suggested Council send a letter to PennDOT regarding the medium    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100292  that turned into a weed patch coming into Tarentum and ask what their plans are for that Borough Manager Rossey stated PennDOT has a roadside beautification program and there are some business owners that want to contribute to making that area look nice. He stated an application was made for trees in that area, but for now the area can be mulched to clean it up. He stated Lower Burrell was contacted and has agreed to come and cut the area with their brush A discussion was held regarding the overgrown Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of June 2013, there were 313 calls for service which is a plus 11 from 2012; 50 arrests which is a plus 29 from 2012; 124 citations issued which is a plus 44 from 2012; total accidents 9 which is the same as 2012, accidents with injuries 1 which is a plus 1 from 2012; fines collected $4,003.80 which is a minus of $1,634.79 from 2012; fines collected for year $38,395.10 which is a minus $8,745.00 from 2012; parking tickets issued 51 Mayor Magnetta stated on June 20, attended the Allegheny County Mayor Association meeting along with Chief Vakulick. On June 26, attended and worked for the Recreation Board concert. On July 3, attended and worked the Summit Hose and Recreation Board community fireworks display. On July 6, performed a wedding in the gazebo in the park and received a $50.00 donation for the  area.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  hog. medium. Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  which is a plus 1 from 2012.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100293  wedding and turned it over to the Recreation Board. He stated he will be attending the Pennsylvania State Mayor Association conference in Pittsburgh this coming Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He stated the testing for the full time police officer has been completed and based on the results and along with Chief Vakulick, the following recommendation is being made to hire Mathew Kaminski to fill the The Mayor discussed his credentials and Mayor Magnetta stated he would also like to recommend Officer Mark Glogowski for promotion to  position.  experience with Council.  the position of sergeant. experience with Council.  The Mayor discussed his credentials and  Mayor Magnetta stated he would like Council to consider the hiring of Steven Frieberg as a part Councilman Rapp stated asked for a report from  time police officer. the Chief of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Chief Vakulick stated he had no report  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.    100294  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Borough Manager Rossey stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Solicitor.  Solicitor Strellec stated he had 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 Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council Passes Resolution 13-06, authorizing the participation in the Merchant Service Program with Elavon, Inc. for accepting credit card All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  Committee.  the payment of the July 2013 bills. six (6) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION 13-06  payments.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Committee.  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report.    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100295  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 13-07  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.  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 13-07, acknowledging that no employee contribution is required by members of the Borough Police Department into the police pension All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council passes Ordinance 13-03, adopting a restatement and amendment of the Borough of Tarentum Police Pension Plan, which amendment adopts a deferred Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council hires All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council promotes Mark Glogowski from patrolman to sergeant.  plan for the year 2013. resolution as adopted.  RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 13-3  retirement option plan (DROP). six (6) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION HIRE FULL  TIME OFFICER Matt Kaminski as a full time police officer,  effective July 29, 2013. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION PROMOTE OFFICER    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100296  All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council hires All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated Eureka Hose submitted a report for 36 alarms; 10 automatic fire alarms; 5 wires or electrical conditions; 5 assists on EMS side; 4 smoke investigations; 1 hazmat; 6 motor vehicle accidents; 1 water rescue; 1 flooding; 1 structural collapse; all representing 102 personnel hours. Eureka responded with mutual aid to Frazer and East Deer 7 times. EMS ran 257 calls representing 1,070 personnel hours. Training hours for June was 52 hours. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property Z Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE PART  TIME OFFICER Steven Frieberg as a part time Borough Police  Officer.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION DEMOLITION  Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to begin the process for demolition of the following  properties:  711 East 8th Avenue 542 East 8th Avenue 104 Coe Street 105/107 West gth Avenue  All Council members present were in favor and the  resolution was adopted.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100297  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Sanitary Sewers Committee.  Councilman Firko 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 Emily Anuszek permission to use Riverview Park band shell on August 12, 13 and 14, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to hold a mini theater camp to work on obtaining her Gold Award through All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the Recreation Board had to cancel one of the concerts due to the weather and it has been rescheduled. The next concert is on the 24th. He stated the Recreation Board helped with the fireworks, which also included the Mayor helping out. He stated the event had a good Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  Girl Scouts.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  turnout and was very orderly.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated the information regarding the next meeting will be given to Council  members.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100298  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR ADJOURNMENT  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.  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox the meeting of July 15, 2013, was unanimously adjourned at 6:55 p.m.  Wuki William Rossey- Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING July 15, 2013  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME  ADDRESS  1. MALANLANS W/est TArewtU  2SpApar 35odh LOLEINS 40As rle 5ulne MMayhh 6WLAIAVD 74 bo 8X 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.  7/3 mieps 209 MAIN 7 log UmthpE 544-4He Lvton 314 SLA  9. 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