MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100093  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, January 16, 2012, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Eric Carter; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Pete Varos; and Councilman Raymond Kerr. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor David Strellec; and Chief William Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 19, 2011 and the Reorganization Meeting All Council members present were in favor and the At this point in the meeting, Council invites  Vakulick.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  of January 2, 2012. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  There were no questions or comments. Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, the 1st Ward Council seat is open and a few candidates applied for it. One of the candidates is present, Mr. Kerr. Mr. Kerr served on Council before and he was at large candidate. He put his name in again for 1st Ward seat. The other candidate is Mr. John Snyder who could not be here this evening due to work duties. He asked for nominations for the 1st Ward seat. Councilman Gutonski nominated John Snyder for the  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  open 1st Ward Council seat.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100094  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER  Councilman Carter nominated Raymond Kerr for the  open 1st Ward Council seat.  There were no further nominations.  ROLL CALL FOR MR. SNYDER ROLL CALL FOR MR. KERR  Roll call for Mr. Snyder for the 1st Ward Council seat. Councilman Gutonskl and Councilman Fox Roll call for Mr. Kerr for the 1st Ward Council seat. Councilman Varos, Councilman Firko, Councilman Carter, Councilman Rapp voted in favor Mr. Raymond Kerr will fill the vacant 1st Ward Council seat by a vote of four (4) to two (2). Mr. Raymond Kerr was sworn in by Mayor Magnetta  voted in favor of Mr. Snyder.  of Mr. Kerr.  MR. RAYMOND KERR SWORN IN AS COUNCILMAN  to fill the 1st Ward Council seat.  Councilman Rapp stated, also under President's Comments, that on January 2, the reorganization meeting was held. On January 6, there was a major water break at Nick Chevrolet. He thanked the Police and Fire Department for being there and the Borough workers who worked many hours to fix the break. He thanked a retired worker of the Borough who also helped out at the site. He stated on January 12, a public hearing was held regarding the updating of the zoning ordinances. He stated today he met with the Mayor, Chief, Borough Manager and Solicitor and a local trucking company regarding concerns of increased truck traffic in the Borough. He stated the meeting was very fruitful and hopes to get those problems resolved. He stated Officer Hanford's    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100095  mother passed away and to keep the family in Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated, he attended what Councilman Rapp stated in his remarks and on December 21, made a trip to King Luminary in Ohio to view the new street lights for the Borough. He stated he learned everything is made in the United States, with exception of the panel board and are built by hand. He stated they should be installed sometime in the spring/Summer. On December 23, attended the Borough employees' Christmas luncheon. He stated on January 2, attended the reorganization meeting where he was sworn in as Mayor as well as Councilmen. On January 12, attended Leadership Breakfast in Harmar Township with cCongressman and four state representatives and sate senator. He stated the Public Works Department is doing a great job in keeping the streets clean and doing the work on the water break. He suggested a letter be written to Gatto's asking if they are going to hold their celebration this year sO the Police Department can do a proper scheduling. Mayor Magnetta stated, for the month of December 2011, there were 255 calls for service which is minus 63 from 2010; 53 arrests which is plus 10 from 2012; 93 citations issued which is minus 81 from 2012; total accidents 11 which is the same as 2010, nonreportable accidents 8 which is the same as 2010, reportable accidents 3 which is the same as 2010 and injuries 3 which were the same as 2010; fines collected $2,079.34 which is minus $2,879.46 from 2012; fines collected for year $87,662.50 which is a plus of $27,906.55; parking  prayer. Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100096  tickets issued 43 which is plus of 20 from 2010, parking was free during the holidays. Mayor Magnetta stated yearend report for 2011, there were 4,412 calls for service; arrests 471; citations issued 2,266; total accidents 105, nonreportable accidents 93, reportable accidents 12 and injuries 6; fines collected $87,662.50; fines collected for year $87,662.50; parking tickets issued 1,177; Allegheny County fines $9,312.51; fines and restitutions $496.56; state fines $3,301.42; parking tickets $6,490.00; grant  total $106,271.99.  Mayor Magnetta stated a Certificate of Recognition will be given to Timothy Joseph Peck of Boy Scout Troop 180, for achieving the highest Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  honor of Eagle Scout.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  of Police.  Chief Vakulick stated there were 53 arrests and out of the 53 arrests there were 48 nontraffic, 20 for disorderly conduct; 20 for harassment; 5 for public drunkenness; 3 for criminal mischief. The remaining arrests were 1 DUI; 1 for narcotics; 1 for theft; 1 for assault. Chief Vakulick stated his department needs to know the dates of Highland Hose and Gatto's activities for this year sO proper scheduling can occur for vacation times. It was a problem last year being notified too late and many officers had to change their vacation plans to be available for festivals and celebrations. He stated a meeting was held with the owners of Rocco's Bar at the District Attorney's Office    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100097  regarding the issues concerning that bar and there have been no issues since the meeting. Councilman Gutonski asked what time the school zone lights go on at Grandview and Ross Street. Chief Vakulick stated the lights need to be replaced. PennDOT won't let the Borough run them for two hours. The lights are inconsistent. He stated PennDOT needs to turn the lights over to the Borough, but they need to sign off on a permit. He stated once the Borough gets the permit, then the lights can be on for two hours.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  A discussion was held. Borough Manager.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager Rossey stated the Borough's Public Works and Water Distribution employees did an outstanding job on the latest water break. He stated the salt spreader blew up over the weekend, sO it needs to be replaced on the one ton dump truck. He stated he got an $8,000 quote today for a salt spreader, with a duel electric motor which allows control of variable spreads of Councilman Gutonski stated Public works is in  salt.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  need of more equipment.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the equipment they need, as long as it is within reason, is purchased or replaced as requested, such as a new chain saw and new power valve turner.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100038  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Fox stated while at the water break, the employees approached him and discussed getting a front loader excavator. Borough Manager Rossey stated in the Bull Creek restoration project, there is an excavator budgeted, but all the permitting is still in  process with PennDOT and DEP. A discussion was held.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Solicitor.  Solicitor Strellec stated Council will be voting on the zoning ordinance this evening. There were no major or dramatic changes to the ordinance. The zoning ordinance had not been updated since the eighties and with the state law changes, the zoning ordinance is now in compliance. 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 January 2012 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, this Council passes Ordinance 12-01, setting the 2012 tax millage at All Council members present were in favor and the  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Committee.  seven (7) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 12-01  5.48 mills. (No Change) resolution was adopted.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  106093  RESOLUTION ATTEND BANQUET  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council approves Council, Mayor and Borough Manager to attend the Allegheny County Boroughs Association 63rd Annual Banquet, on February 4, 2012, at a All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council approves Council, Mayor and Borough Manager to attend the 39th Annual Allegheny League of Municipalities Spring Conference, on March 29 thru April 1, All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council Borough employees and approve a stipend of 10% of the monthly premium to be paid to the employee Borough Manager Rossey stated a couple of the employees asked if an opt-out plan could be instituted and it was investigated and this plan can be an option for them. If an employee opts out of the plan and their spouse loses their insurance, the employee can get back on the plan. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated a person is needed to serve on the International Appeals Board with no term limit and to serve on the Planning Commission  cost of $65.00 per person. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION SPRING CONFERENCE  2012, at Seven Springs. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION APPROVE  OPT-OUT PLAN approves the "Medical Opt-Out Plan" for the  that chooses to opt-out.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  VOTE ON RESOLUTION REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  resolution was adopted.  with a four year term.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100100  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN VAROS REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  Committee.  Councilman Varos stated other than the water break that has already been discussed he has no Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  report.  Electric Committee.  Councilman Carter stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Councilman Firko stated he received the report from Summit Hose Company. There were 177 alarms and 50 mutual aid calls. There were 31 structure fires. Hazmat condition calls were 22. January 1, 2011 thru December 31, 2011 there were 26 service calls and 57 automatic alarms. The total man hours were 1,890. He stated there is a great emergency response system in the Borough. He stated this is just one of the three fire departments in the Borough. He commended the fire departments for the time they spend servicing the Borough and its citizens. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  00101  RESOLUTION ZONING ORDINANCE  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council approves the new Borough of Tarentum Zoning All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Ordinance 12-02. resolution was adopted. Sanitary Sewers Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION CURB CUT  Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves a curb cut for off-street parking, at 914 Butler Street, requested by Rhonda and Jim Russell. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the purchase of a salt spreader, for the one-ton All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION SALT SPREADER  dump, at a cost of $8,000.00. resolution was adopted. Recreation Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  Councilman Fox stated the Recreation Board will be holding a meeting and getting everything ready for the year. He stated a lot of events will be held this year and looking forward to the spray Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  park. Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    100102  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Councilman Fox stated a meeting will be held at  the end of the month.  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.  Borough Manager Rossey stated a meeting will be  held this Friday at 3:00 p.m.  Mr. Lovasik, West Tarentum, stated he attended a meeting July of 2009, in regards to a property that was to be torn down. All the proper people looked at the property and the Department of Health condemned the building. He stated he showed pictures to Council of how dangerous the building was. He stated he came back in 2010 and reported it again to Council and nothing has been done to this date with the building. The building is at 215 West Seventh Avenue. Councilman Rapp stated there are many buildings in town that need to be demolished and slowly working to get all of them demolished. A discussion was held regarding the condition of this building, the condemning of a building, demolition of buildings and the costs of  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  demolition.    106103  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Mr. Lovasik stated coming from West Tarentum up to7th Avenue, there are no signs showing where the business district is. He stated signs should be place to show where to turn for the business Mr. Stoeberner, Highland Hose, stated last month a year-to-date report was given to Council, but for December, there were 9 alarms, 3 automatic fire alarms, 1 false alarm, 1 traffic detail assisting Police Department, 3 smoke investigations and 1 odor investigation. Councilman Firko stated he would like the fire companies to look into giving a combined report. A lengthy report was given by Eureka Hose for 2011. Eureka Hose also provides services for bordering communities. Eureka's man hours goes The meeting was recessed to go into an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters commencing The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 p.m. There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski the meeting of January 16, 2012, was unanimously adjourned at 8:20 p.m.  district.  REMARKS: MR. STOEBERNER  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REPORT EUREKA HOSE  well over 6,000 per year.  RECESSED  7:20 p.m.  RECONVENED ADJOURNMENT  Owd William Rossey Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2012  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME 2.1 aryFox 3. farrie FcX 4hzallepslta 5ehans 6hSLA 7.SLGACLA 9. Mesugolute 10. iisan 12.EURERK 13. DASEJSRA 14. 7-9s CR 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.  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