MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100309  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, September 16, 2013, with Councilman President Tim Rappi Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Raymond Kerr; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; and Councilman Pete Varos. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rosseyi Solicitor David Strellec; and Chief William Vakulick. 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  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Meeting of August 19, 2013. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated nothing has been done to remove the cars that he brought to Council's attention last meeting. He stated Council needs to do something in West Tarentum about the horrible conditions of the alleys. Junk is thrown everywhere. He stated West Tarentum needs to be cleaned up period. That would be a good incentive for the landlords to Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, on August 28, met with the Borough's Engineers to discuss the status of the projects going on in the Borough. On September 5, attended the Recreation Board meeting. He stated on September 7, he was invited to Natrona for their kayak launch dedication which was very  clean up their properties too.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  nice.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100310  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of August 2013, there were 315 calls for service which is a plus 39 from 2012; 37 arrests which is a plus 7 from 2012; 148 citations issued which is a plus 51 from 2012; total accidents 8 which is a minus 4 from 2012, accidents with injuries none; fines collected $3,127.77 which is a minus of $2,447.20 from 2012; fines collected for year $47,686.60 which is a minus $10,770.70 from 2012; parking tickets issued 79 which is a plus 49 from 2012. Mayor Magnetta stated he performed a wedding last Councilman Rapp stated asked for a report from  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  Saturday and no fee. was accepted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  the Chief of Police.  Chief Vakulick stated he had no report  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated Council received a copy of a Harrison Township ordinance having to do when properties are sold, that any code violations or anything that needs to be done has to be addressed before a sale can take place or if a sale does tak ke place, the owners are given a time period to correct any violations. This is for Council's consideration to see if they would want to adopt a similar ordinance for the  Borough.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100311  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Solicitor.  Solicitor Strellec stated the Harrison Township ordinance can't stop a sale, but it can fine the seller if the seller is aware of pending violations or existing fines and doesn't tell the buyer. He stated if Council has any questions regarding the ordinance, to call him or if Council would like to pass a similar type of ordinance, to let him know or let the Borough Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the September 2013 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Labor Contract with AFSCME, effective January 1, 2014 thru December 31, 2017. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  Manager know.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Committee.  seven (7) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION APPROVE LABOR CONTRACT  seven (7) affirmative votes.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Committee.  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100312  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 he would like to wait before presenting the motion regarding a lease agreement for hardware and software package for writing parking tickets until more information is received on the return of the investment and how Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council grants Summit Hose Company permission to hold a Boot Drive on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Tarentum Bridge All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council passes Ordinance 13-05, amending Ordinance 86-5, for the installation of a stop sign at the south corner Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Councilman Firko stated Highland Hose submitted a report for August 19 through September 16, 2013, 9 alarms; 116 man hours; 4 automatic fire alarms; 1t transformer fire; 2 structure fires; 1 vehicle  it will benefit the Borough.  RESOLUTION BOOT DRIVE  intersection.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 13-05  of Lock Street and East 6th Avenue. seven (7) affirmative votes.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100313  fire; 1 water flow alarm; 2 mutual aid calls, one to Brackenridge and one to East Deer. The report for Eureka Company 281 for August 2013, 38 alarms; 15 motor vehicle accidents; 4 automatic fire alarms; 3 for flooding; 3 for transformers or wires down; 3 smoke investigations; 4 Police Department EMS assists; 2 water rescuesi 2 vehicle fires; 1 gasoline odor; 1 physical rescuei representing 128 personnel hours. There were 5 mutual aid calls. There were 246 EMS calls representing 985 personnel hours. Councilman Firko thanked the volunteer fire companies for their dedication and service in the Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Wendy Kovach as a part time crossing guard. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Gutonski stated the last power outage the Borough had to call in the electrician to hook up the power for the generators. He stated there is a way to put a switch in at the pole where the Street Department can go down with the generators, unlock the switch and plug the generators in. He stated he would like Council to look into the matter and see if it is something the Borough can do.  Borough.  RESOLUTION GUARD  HIRE CROSSING Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council hires  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION AWARD DEMOLITION  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council awards the bid for demolition to Ken Reilly Construction in the amount of $28,850.00, for the following    MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6 properties:  100314  711 East 8th Avenue 542 East 8th Avenue 1014 Coe Street 105-107 West gth Avenue  All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  resolution was adopted. Sanitary Sewers Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP 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 Carter, RESOLVED, this Council grants Abundant Joy Fellowship permission to use the Bandshell at Tarentum Riverview Park, on Sunday, September 22, 2013, beginning at 8:30 a.m., for a All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the Tarentum Festival will be held September 26, 27 and 28. It is an alcohol free event. There will be food, carnival rides, crafts and entertainment. Everyone is Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  service and a picnic afterwards. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  invited to attend. Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100315  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: MS. LANDA REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY ADJOURNMENT  Councilman Fox stated a meeting will be held next week and the minutes will be placed in Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  Council's packets. 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.  Ms. Landa asked who was responsible to replace Borough Manager Rossey stated the property owner  as sidewalk.  is responsible for the sidewalk.  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr the meeting of September 16, 2013, was unanimously adjourned at 6:45 p.m.  William Borough Manager  BR  Rossey    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 2013  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 1.3 17 si 2. t 4.S.CLHEL 5.3. JAW-FS 6. - DAIKD 7. fohctsleh  ADDRESS  1/ Wzkllas LAA-/S08K aest TARENTUE  3. Shrllae 7/37,25 Zhn  EMKPKA EREKA 28A2AVIDSOW 37 Hiskld HocE  8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.