MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100327  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, November 18, 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 Rossey; Solicitor David Regoli; and Chief William Vakulick. A moment of silence was held for David Strellec, Solicitor for the Borough of Tarentum, who passed Councilman Rapp stated that an Executive Session was held before the Council meeting to discuss 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  MOMENT OF SILENCE REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  away.  personnel matters.  Meeting of October 21, 2013. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated this is the third time he is asking Council to pave Conroy Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, the Boo Fest was held on October 26 at the Borough building. The children that attended had a good time. He stated on October 28, Councilman Fox, Mr. Rossey and he attended the meeting of the Brackenridge Improvement Group. This group would like to do some joint  Way and hopes it will be done.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100328  ventures with Tarentum in Tarentum's park and in Brackenridge's park. He stated on October 9, Councilman Fox, Mr.Rossey and he met with representative from Senate Engineering. On November 7, attended the Recreation Board meeting and met with the parade committee and members of Councilman Rapp stated he would like to appoint the following five members to the Parking Authority, Joseph Davidek, Bill Rossey, Ray Kerr, Mayor Magnetta and himself. A meeting will be held December 16, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., before the regular Council meeting. This meeting will be Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of October 2013, there were 472 calls for service which is a minus 50 from 2012; 23 arrests which is a minus 18 from 2012; 104 citations issued which is a minus 22 from 2012; total accidents 7 which is a minus 9 from 2012, accidents with injuries none which is a minus 1 from 2012; fines collected $4,757.93 which is a plus of $990.20 from 2012; fines collected for year $55,733.43 which is a minus $16,017.17 from 2012; parking tickets issued 19 which is a plus 5 from 2012. Councilman Rapp stated asked for a report from  the Brackenridge Recreation Board.  advertised. Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  the Chief of Police.  Chief Vakulick stated there will be a weight limit on the Fourth Avenue Bridge and reduced to a single lane. Stop signs will be on both ends of the bridge. This should begin on Monday,  November 25, 2013.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100329  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated Council received a copy of the proposed budget for 2014. He stated if Council has any questions, to contact him. He stated additional funds were added to demolition and paving and no changes need to be made as far as rates or taxes. He stated this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., 26 trees will be planted in Tarentum. Volunteers are welcome to meet at the Tarentum Station, between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., to register. He stated December 6 is the COG dinner and any Council member interested in attending to contact him. He stated the Allegheny County Boroughs Association dinner will be held December 12, 2013 and any Council member interested in attending to contact him. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the November 2013 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council appoints William Rossey as delegate and Carl Magnetta, Jr. as alternate for the Allegheny Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Committee.  seven (7) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION APPOINT DELEGATES  County Boroughs Association. seven (7) affirmative votes.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100330  RESOLUTION HIRE SOLICITOR  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council hires David Regoli as Borough Solicitor. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with seven (7) affirmative votes. Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council moves Tim Dzugan from Code Enforcement Officer to the All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council hires Chris Fabek as the full time Code Enforcement All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  RESOLUTION MOVE EMPLOYEE  Public Works Department. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE CODE OFFICER  Officer.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Committee.  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report.  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.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100331  RESOLUTION HIRE PART TIME  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council hires Wesley Biricocchi as a part time police officer. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated the Highland Hose report there were 25 alarms; total man hours 249; 12 automatic fire alarms; 1 smoke investigation; 2 electrical fires; 3 motor vehicle accidents; 4 structure fires; 1 water flow alarm; 1 EMS assist; 2 Mutual Aid responses. Eureka's report there were 34 calls; 10 automatic fire alarms; 7 motor vehicle crashes; 3 EMS responsesi 5 brush/recreational fires; 3 natural gas investigations; 2 physical rescuesi 1 smoke investigation; representing 162 personnel hours; 7 out of Borough Mutual Aid responsesi EMS responded to 250 calls, representing 1,061 personnel hours. Summit Hose report there were 15 fire calls; 2 vehicle accidents; 1 illegal burn; 10 automatic fire alarms; 1 brush fire; 1 odor of natural gas; total details along with training and work details 22, for total man hours Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property Z Zoning, Library & Health Committee. Councilman Varos stated he had no report.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  of 51.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN VAROS REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Sanitary Sewers Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100332  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  Councilman Carter stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  Recreation Committee.  Councilman Fox stated this Saturday the holiday parade will be held. Lineup will be at noon, with the parade starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by Christmas in the Park. He stated the Brackenridge Improvement Group is looking for support from this Council to help them with a joint venture in the parks, where the two parks come together. He stated it looks like this group is going to be a good one. The Boo Fest Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  was a success and a lot of fun.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated a meeting will be held this 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.    100333  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP ADJOURNMENT  Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp stated Council wishes everyone  a Happy Thanksgiving.  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski the meeting of November 18, 2013, was unanimously adjourned at 6:45 p.m.  William Rossey Borough Managér 5R    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 2013, 2013  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME hS  ADDRESS  317 warwb ow -512 E6h Tevptn 7/3 pSt Ya1  BAAeAt 31WK Ayp Ipi 4./ Hahh QLWALAUE 554 01.0e 6. 7.. ANby CokcIws 209 MAIN S7 Bkelbh 9.7 TapLASNNV SHC  RCAIRApE  oAita OPNLSP  HHC  10. 11. 12. Brod - 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.  EvreKa Fije Roscve