100336  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, December 16, 2013, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; and Councilman Raymond Kerr; and Councilman Pete Varos. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor David Regoli; and Chief William  Vakulick.  Councilman Carter was absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 18, 2013. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. At this point in the meeting, Council invites  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MS. WHITE  Ms. White stated the garbage on Ross Alley hasn't been picked up because of a van and trailer parked in the alley. The last garbage collection day the van wasn't parked there and the garbage still wasn't picked up. Borough Manager Rossey stated a call was made to Waste Management and they were to take care of the matter. He stated the code enforcement officer talked to the person about parking the van and trailer at the end of the street instead of in the alley. So, both matters should be A discussion was held regarding the garbage pickup and vehicles parking in the alley.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  resolved.    100337  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik stated for the fourth time, he's asking Council to pave 200 Conroy Way. He stated Council can at least fill the potholes so vehicle Councilman Gutonski stated that the potholes were  tires won't get damaged.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  patched.  Mr. Lovasik stated the potholes were patched and those patches are worn down already. He stated his niece lives in front of him and there are problems with drug situations down on West 7th Avenue. People are going in and out of certain places all the time. He asked if any police surveillance can be started at these places. Mayor Magnetta stated that the police are doing an excellent job regarding these problems, but it's not publicized on what is going on with any type of surveillance. There have been many raids not only in Tarentum, but around the whole valley. He stated what Mr. Lovasik is talking about is known by the police, but the proper legal steps have to be taken before anything can  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  be done.  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Report, on November 23, attended Tarentum/Brackenridge Christmas parade. He stated on November 25, the Mayor, Borough Manager and he attended a luncheon with the new state senator. On December 4, attended Tarentum Business meeting. He stated the evening of December 4, Councilman Fox, Mayor Magnetta, local business people and he met at the Train Station to discuss the placing of ornamental plantings along Route 366 from Bull Creek to Grandview School. He stated on    100338  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  December 5, Councilman Fox, Councilman Kerr, Borough Manager Rossey and he attended the COG dinner in Harmarville. This past Saturday the Christmas parade was held and Christmas in the Park with the Recreation Board. Both were well Councilman Rapp stated a letter was received from the owner of the Train Station restaurant regarding the metered parking lot. A discussion was held regarding the metered Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated, under the Mayor's Report, for the month of November 2013, there were 247 calls for service which is a minus 64 from 2012; 18 arrests which is a minus 17 from 2012; 69 citations issued which is a minus 92; total accidents 10 which is the same from 2012, accidents with injuries one which is a minus 7 from 2012; fines collected for the month $2,368.02 which is a minus $3,543.81; fines collected for the year $58,101.45 which is a minus $19,560.75; parking tickets issued 89 which Mayor Magnetta stated he attended the events as Councilman Rapp stated and also attended the Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park which was well attended even with the bad weather. He thanked the firemen and volunteers for all their help. He stated on December 12, attended the Allegheny County Mayor's Association meeting and banquet and was installed as vice-president of  attended.  parking lot. Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  is a plus 83 from 2012.  the association.    100339  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from 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 under the Water Committee, Ordinance 14-02, an addition has been made for the water haulers who have been hauling water for the fracking companies. The Borough will be raising the rates to a flat rate. A meter and replacement hydrant will be installed so the water can be metered. He stated the pole attachment agreements with Comcast and others Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  will also be raised.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR REGOLI  Solicitor.  Solicitor Regoli stated the resolution for the pole attachment agreements have been prepared for Council's review. If Council approves the resolution, it will be advertised and Council can vote on the resolution next meeting. He stated he received a letter from Attorney DeAngelis regarding the cemetery in Brackenridge. He noted that no part of the cemetery is in Tarentum Borough. He stated the letter is asking for donations, but legally the Borough has no  responsibility.    100340  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated when he spoke with Brackenridge, he indicated that if they needed help cutting the grass, that the summer help may be able to help out due to a lot of civil war people from Tarentum being buried there.  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Administrative, Employee Relations, Finance Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the December 2013 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council passes A discussion was held regarding certain line Mayor Magnetta stated the crossing guards have not been given a raise and would like Council to consider giving them fifty cents an hour more and giving the part time police a raise of one A discussion was held. It was noted that the school district pays fifty percent of the crossing guards' salary and that the dollar raise for the part time police would not change the  Committee.  six (6) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION PROPOSED BUDGET  the 2014 Proposed Budget. items in the budget.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  dollar an hour.  budgeted amount.  ROLL CALL ON Upon roll call, the resolution, was adopted  RESOLUTION  with six (6) affirmative votes.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100341  RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to give the part time police officers a $1.00 an hour increase, the library an increase of $150.00 and a $.50 increase to the crossing guards. Ms. Landa stated she doesn't see a reason to give the library an increase in funds. She stated the library may not use the money to take care of the library here, but to use it at other places. Borough Manager Rossey stated the money given to the library does not even pay their rent for a  REMARKS: MS. LANDA  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 14-01  year.  A discussion was held.  All Council members present were in favor and Upon roll call by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to advertise Ordinance 14-01, setting the 2014 tax millage at 5.48 mills. (No Change) Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to advertise the following meetings for 2014: a. Reorganization Meeting Monday, January 6, b. Committee Meetings 2nd Monday at :30 p.m. C. Council Meetings 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. d. Recreation Board 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. e. Civil Service 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  the resolution was adopted.  six (6) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION ADVERTISE MEETINGS  2014, at 6:30 p.m. (as needed) (as needed) (as needed)    100342  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  f. Planning Commission 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. g. Zoning hearing Board 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are held in the Borough Council All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council sets the 2014 Tax Collector commission rate at 2% for All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council hires David Regoli, Esq. as the Borough Solicitor, for All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council hires Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. as the All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Merge & Hill, P.C. as the Borough Auditor, for All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council appoints Charles Blackburn to the Vacancy Board, for 2014.  (as needed) (as needed) Chambers.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION SET TAX COLLECTOR RATE  current year taxes. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE SOLCITOR  2014.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE ENGINEER  Borough Engineer, for 2014. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION  HIRE AUDITOR Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council hires  2014.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION APPOINT VACANCY BRD.    100343  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  resolution was adopted. Water Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 14-02  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to advertise Ordinance 14-02, adding Section 2.1 to the Water Rate Fee Schedule for water hauling companies and setting the rate at $7.50 per 1000 All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  gallons.  resolution was adopted. Electric Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION 13-10  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 13-10, amending the rate charged by the Borough for Pole Attachment Agreements, from $8.00 per pole per year to $14.80 per pole per year, effective January 1, All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  2014.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Councilman Firko stated the report for Eureka Station 281, for November 2013, there were 23 fire calls; 5 were Mutual Aid representing 68 personnel hours; 211 EMS calls. The report for Summit Hose Company, Station 282, there were 9    100344  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  fire calls; 15 total details; 25.12 total man Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property Z Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  hours.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION REQUEST OFF-STREET PARKING  Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council approves the request from Andy Roenigk to create off-street parking area at 629 East 7th Avenue and All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council passes Resolution 13-09, approving the acquisition and subsequent disposition of vacant property known as Lot and Block 1223-K-154, 105- 107 West gth Avenue, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan of the municipality. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Negley Street.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION 13-09  resolution was adopted. Sanitary Sewers Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Councilman Firko stated he had no report.  Councilman Gutonski stated the mechanic in the Public Works Department has gotten a new job elsewhere and the Department is in need of a mechanic. He stated Tim Dzugan who recently has been hired in the Street Department has knowledge in repairing vehicles, but doesn't have any kind of certifications. Allegheny County Community    100345  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  College offers a four day class for $168.00 for this certification to be a Pennsylvania inspector. Mr. Dzugan is willing to take the class and this would help keep costs down for the A discussion was held regarding the class, what it would mean to the Borough and the cost savings Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to have Tim Dzugan take the four day course through Allegheny County Community College and the Borough of Tarentum to pay for the course. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Gutonski stated the Public Works Director would like Council to consider hiring another person for the Street Department. He stated the Director feels the money would be there through retirement and money being saved elsewhere that it won't be a burden on the Councilman Fox stated he would like to have the Public Works Director attend a meeting to discuss what he wants Council to consider and Council would be able to ask him questions, if Councilman Firko stated that heads of departments should attend the Council meetings and be present to answer any questions from Council or from the  Borough.  to the Borough.  RESOLUTION ATTEND CLASS  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Borough to hire someone.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  necessary.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  public.  A discussion was held.    100346  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  Recreation Committee.  Councilman Fox stated the Christmas parade was held and it was a fantastic turnout and everything went well. The Recreation Board did the Christmas bingo at Dalton's Edge where about 90 people attended. There was food, cake, gifts and baskets given away. He stated the Christmas in the Park was held which was very nice and a lot of treats and food was given out. He thanked all the volunteers that helped with the events. He stated the Recreation Board is looking at the possibility of a newsletter to inform the residents of what is going on and when. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR  Committee.  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.    100347  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 12  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated a new Code Enforcement Officer was hired last month and Council suggested to look into some kind of continuing education for him. Allegheny County Community College has a four day class beginning in January regarding the Property Maintenance Code which the Code Enforcement Officer will be attending. He stated in February, the state is having a four day class near Harrisburg in which if he passes the class, he will be certified on inspections for occupancy. The Borough would then save money by doing its own occupancy inspections instead of paying a third party. A discussion was held regarding the savings to Borough Manager Rossey stated Code Enforcement was out today writing citations for snow removal. Residents and businesses have 24 hours to clean their sidewalks. Fines begin at $50.00. He stated residents were given a warning last week and today Code Enforcement went back to those places to see if anything was done. A discussion was held regarding the senior citizens who may not be able to clear their There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr the meeting of December 16, 2013, was unanimously adjourned at  the Borough.  sidewalks.  ADJOURNMENT  7:35 p.m.  -  WR, William Rossey Borough Manager