MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100176  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, August 20, 2012, with Councilman President Tim Rappi Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Raymond Kerr; and Councilman Eric Carter. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rossey; and Solicitor David Strellec. Councilman Varos was absent.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of All Council members present were in favor and the At this point in the meeting, Council invites  July 16, 2012.  resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  Ms. Landa asked what the status is of the litigation with the laundromat on Fifth Avenue. Solicitor Strellec stated a pretrial conference was held in the spring and it appears an agreement may have been reached. As soon as everything has been finalized, it will be made Ms. Kanzic stated she is here on behalf of her mother who lives next to a vacant lot. There is poison ivy growing and snakes. There are a lot of trees and it's overgrown. She asked if the Borough can clear off at least the lower part of  public.  REMARKS: MS. KANZIC  the lot.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100177  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Borough Manager Rossey stated it is like woods on the vacant lot that is between the two houses. He stated he will see what can be done to help solve some of the problems with the vacant lot.  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, on August 10, interviews were conducted for the hiring of a code enforcement officer and attended a Business Advisory meeting. On August 16, opened demolition bids and attended and helped at the concerts in the park. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of July 2012, there were 395 calls for service which is a plus of 36 from 2011; 36 arrests which is a plus of 14 from 2011; 143 citations issued which is a plus of 19 from 2011; 8 total accidents which is a plus 1 from 2011, 7 nonreportable accidents which is the same as 2011, 1 reportable accidents which is a plus 1 from 2011, and there were no injuries which is the same as 2011; fines collected $5,692.21 which is a plus of $381.19 from 2011; fines collected for year $52,832.30 which is a minus of $2,238.80 from 2011; parking tickets issued 38 which is a plus 2 from 2011. He stated on July 18, attended a meeting with Brackenridge Borough and East Deer regarding the equipment moving through East Deer, Tarentum and Brackenridge. On July 19 thru the 22, attended the Pennsylvania State Mayors' Conference in Lancaster. On July 24, attended a meeting on the moving of equipment once again through Tarentum for ATI. On July 30, attended a meeting with Highland School District regarding the school bus and traffic for Grandview School and attended a  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100178  meeting regarding the highway and bridge project. He thanked the people who are showing patience during this project. He stated on August 1 and 15, he worked the concerts in the park. He stated he would like to recommend to Council the hiring of Paul Perriello, Jr., as a part time Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  police officer. Chief of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  There was no police report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the new street sweeper should arrived within the next couple of weeks. He stated all the handicap ramps will be completed within the next couple of weeks on the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  designated streets. 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 Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of the August 2012 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with six (6) affirmative votes.  Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100179  RESOLUTION HIRE PART TIME CODE OFFICER  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council hires Tim Dzugan as Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the resignation of Dave Hilliard, All Council members were in favor and the Councilman Gutonski stated Mr. Betts has been filling in for Mr. Hilliard in the interim and suggested a motion be made for Mr. Betts to continue in that position until a final decision Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council appoints Bob Betts as interim Street Foreman until Council takes further action. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  at a rate of $12.50 per hour. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION ACCEPT RESIGNATION  effective August 24, 2012. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  is made by Council.  RESOLUTION INTERIM STREET FOREMAN  resolution was adopted. Water Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report.  Borough Manager Rossey stated Council has received proposed rate increase for the water for review. The rates are to cover the bond for the water tanks and treatment plant.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100180  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Rapp asked for an update regarding  the water tanks.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the permits have been submitted to DEP regarding the water tanks and the filters at the plant and work has been  started at the pump house. A discussion was held. Electric Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Councilman Kerr stated he has received many positive comments regarding the new streetlights. Mayor Magnetta stated Tarentum is the only borough in the United States that has all LED  lighting.  A discussion was held.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION HIRE PART TIME OFFICER  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council hires Paul Perriello, Jr., as a part-time police All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated Highland Hose report from June 19 to July 16, 2012, total alarms 15; total man hours 232; 5 automatic alarms; 3 power line sparking; 2 motor vehicle accidents; 2 EMS  officer.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100181  assists; 1 structure fire; 1 vehicle fire; and assisted East Deer, Frazer and Brackenridge on mutual aid calls; and from July 17 to August 20, 2012, 13 alarms; 166 man hours; 1 structure fire; 1 water condition; 6 automatic fire alarms; 2 smoke investigations; 2 EMS assists; and 1 wire down. Eureka reported 42 alarms; 9 motor vehicle crashes; 9 wire transformer calls; 5 water rescue; 6 automatic fire alarms; odor investigations; 3 vehicle field brush fires; 4 physical rescues; 3 flooding and containment; 109 personnel matters; and 212 EMS calls. He stated the volunteers do a great job and have been doing it for years. He stated he received another bid for the radios. He stated after a lot of comparing and after speaking with Staley Communication, Inc., their bid came down to $23,162 from $30,000. Mobile Radio bid $24,896. He stated he spoke with the Police Department and Public Works and both are interested in increasing the communications between them, especially during borough emergencies. The new radio system will improve communications between the Police Department, Fire Departments and Public Works. He stated he would like to make a motion regarding the purchase of the radios. Councilman Rapp stated some members of Council may have been caught off guard regarding a motion for the purchase of the radios due to it not being on the agenda. He stated he has not had a chance to meet with the Borough Manager to discuss the financing of the radios. He asked that the motion be made at next month's meeting. A discussion was held regarding the need for the radios, the use of the radios and how the Borough  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  would pay for the radios.    100182  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  RESOLUTION PURCHASE RADIOS  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council awards the bid for the purchase of radios to Staley Communication, Inc., at a cost of All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property Z Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  $23,162.00.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ACCEPT BID DEMOLITION  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council accepts the bid from Greenthumb Excavating in the amount of $46,464.64, for demolition of the  following properties: 215 West 7th Avenue 132 West 10th Avenue 316 West 8th Avenue 812 Center Street resolution was adopted.  414 West 7th Avenue 300 West gth Avenue 410 West 7th Avenue 315 West 7th Avenue  All Council members present were in favor and the Borough Manager Rossey stated the property at 414 West 7th Avenue is under appeal and the hearing is set for August 29, with the International Appeals Board. The owner lives in New York and is to be A discussion was held regarding the property and Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council R&Z larentum Properties, L.P., for the consolidation of Lot & Blocks 1223-S-90,  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  present for the hearing.  the hearing.  RESOLUTION LOT & BLOCK PLAN  CONSOLIDATION approves the Lot & Block Consolidation Plan from    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100183  1223-M-58, 1223-M-60, 1223-M-57, 1223-M-56 and the vacating of Rose Alley to create one parcel. 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 RESOLUTION SCRAP FORD PICKUP  Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants the Borough Manager permission to scrap the 1995 All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council grants Stepp's West End Tavern permission to hold a charity fundraiser and Pig Roast on Saturday, All Council members present were in favor and the Borough Manager Rossey stated he spoke with the owners of the tavern and the charity is for the woman who was the victim of a hit and run and lost her leg. There will be no alcohol on the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  Ford 34 Pickup.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION GRANT PERMISSION  August 25, 2012. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  street.  Recreation Committee.  Councilman Fox stated there are two more concerts in the park scheduled. He stated it has been a good season for the Recreation Board. The Board and committee have done a great job, with the help of the Mayor and President of Council. He stated the first fall family festival is    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100184  being sponsored by Summit Hose and the Recreation Board will be held September 27, 28 and 29. He stated the crafts in the park this year have been very well attended. It was held for six weeks, for a two hour period. The annual Christmas parade is being planned. There will be more marching bands this year. He stated the volunteers put a lot of time and effort in planning all of these events. He stated the painting that was done on the band shell and snack shack looks great and there was a lot of good feedback regarding the painting. 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 REMARKS: MR. LOVASIK  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated there is a meeting next week and the minutes will be given to Council. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  There was no meeting in July.  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.  Mr. Lovasik thanked Mayor and Council for the demolishing of the building at 315 West 7th Avenue. He stated a professor from Mellon    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  100185  Institute is going to do an autoblography of his father's life of when he came to this country, where he worked and when he had the grocery store. He discussed his father's artifacts and what was going to happen with them. Ms. Kanzic stated the park is looking very nice and the kids are enjoying it. She stated she will be teaching as a Head Start pre-school teacher at the Highland Family Center on 4th Avenue and they will be using the park with the There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Firko the meeting of August 20, 2012, was unanimously adjourned at  REMARKS: MS. KANZIC  children.  ADJOURNMENT  7:15 p.m.  LouR - William Rossey Borough Manager    BOROUGH OF TARENTUM ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT SIGN IN SHEET COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012  PLEASE PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS  NAME Robe4Se baner 2.bipn dandal  ADDRESS  YOLEASE KTh, henet HHC  ASI2E GTH  3." agiakE 4 W7h,Kyo 5ait 713 S 6. Brold Somos TuoKa Fys RLoscve  4.MawyJo KaAzic 1487 444 SLNat. Hic. 135AHnte. 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