MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100195  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, October 15, 2012, with Councilman President Tim Rappi Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Raymond Kerr; Councilman Eric Carter; and Councilman Pete Varos. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnettai Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor David Strellec; and Police Chief Vakulick. Upon motion by Councilman Varos, 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  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  September 17, 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, on September 16, representatives from Middleton, PA came to tour Tarentum and to see what l'arentum was doing with the street lights and were impressed with what was going on in Tarentum. On September 20, attended Recreation Board meeting. On September 22, helped the Recreation Board at the Antiques in the Park. On September 27, 28, 29 the Fall Festival was held at the park with summit Hose. He stated a letter was received from Highland School Board commending on the help they received on the construction up by Grandview School. He stated on November 7, at 9:00 a.m., tree planting in town will take place and anyone wishing to help is welcome and would be appreciated.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100196  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated for the month of September 2012, there were 307 calls for service which is a minus of 44 from 2011; 43 arrests which is a minus of 2 from 2011; 122 citations issued which is a minus of 61 from 2011; 15 total accidents which is a plus 6 from 2011, 13 nonreportable accidents which is a plus 7 from 2011, 2 reportable accidents which is a minus 1 from 2011, and there were 2 injuries which is a plus 2 from 2011; fines collected $8,684.36 which is a minus of $1,215.30 from 2011; fines collected for year $67,091.70 which is a minus of $4,786.00 from 2011; parking tickets issued 38 which is a minus of 71 from 2011. He stated a lot of the calls and citations are due to the construction that is ongoing and the accidents He stated the new provisions of the Borough Code that went into effect in July for the mayors state the mayor must submit in writing to Council of his intentions on performing marriages. The mayor must state if he will accept monetary donation up to $150 per wedding. He stated he will not accept any money to perform wedding ceremonies, but if the parties wish to make a donation, he will recommend that the donation be made to the Tarentum Recreation Board. He stated he performed a wedding ceremony on September 8 and they gave a donation of $100 to the Recreation Board. He stated on September 13, he was elected as Mayor At Large and also a member of the Executive Board of the Allegheny County Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  are up due to the same reason.  Mayors Association. Chief of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  100197  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  Chief Vakulick stated regarding the construction by PennDOT, the closure of gth Avenue has been delayed until this weekend which is when 10th Avenue is to be closed. So, both may be closed at the same time or 10th Avenue may not be closed until the following weekend. He stated starting on November 8, some wide loads will be coming through going to the mill from East Deer. The loads are big and West 7th Avenue between the two bridges and 1st Avenue will have to be closed. He stated a request was made for them to get a night permit to move the loads between midnight and 7:00 a.m. He stated the company will be paying for the time, Closures and detours. Mayor Magnetta stated he would like Council to consider the possibility of making Lock Street at the top of the hill a no left turn. The sign is up there now temporarily which seems to be Chief Vakulick stated the traffic backs up on Lock Street and that traffic is trying to get out onto East 10th Avenue and causing more backups. There have been many accidents in that  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  working out a lot better.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  area.  A discussion was held.  RESOLUTION ADVERTISE ORDINANCE  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council authorizes the Solicitor to create an ordinance regarding a no left turn from Lock Street onto East 10th Avenue and advertise the same for the All Council members present were in favor and the  November 2012 Council meeting. resolution was adopted.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100198  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Solicitor.  Solicitor Strellec stated he had no report.  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 October 2012 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with seven (7) affirmative votes. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 12-03  Water Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council passes Ordinance 12-03, designating the new rates for metered water sold by the Borough to its Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with  customers.  seven (7) affirmative votes.    100199  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION HIRE PART TIME OFFICERS  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.  Upon motion by Councilman Firko, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council hires Benjamin Barch and Bruce Wigton, Jr., as part All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Firko stated the monthly report from Highland Hose, there were a total of 16 alarms; 5 for the period of September 18 to October 5; 5 motor vehicle crashes; 8 automatic fire alarms; 1 EMS assist; 1 odor investigation; 3 Mutual Aid calls, one to East Deer, two to Frazer. The monthly report from Eureka Hose, 22 alarms; 9 motor vehicle accidents; 6 automatic fire alarms; 2 physical rescues, water rescues; 3 miscellaneous; representing 121 personnel hours; 244 EMS calls for August; for September, 38 alarms; 13 motor vehicle crashes; 7 automatic fire alarms; 5 EMS assists; 3 odor, smoke investigations; 4 miscellaneous fires or wires down; representing 124 personnel hours and 270 He stated regarding the radios for Public Works, Staley's is in the process of getting permission to place the antennas on the towers. He stated  time police officers. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  EMS calls.    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100200  the licenses have been transferred and as soon as the antennas are placed, the radios will be  installed.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP DISCUSSION  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee.  A discussion was held regarding the possibility of putting out for bid the sale of the train Borough Manager Rossey stated the Borough is breaking even on the building between the rent, insurance and taxes. The present tenant is interested in owning the building due to the investment he has in the building. He stated there may be other people interested in purchasing the building. A public auction could be held with the starting bid of $150,000. Councilman Fox stated suggested a stipulation be placed on the building that it be used for a restaurant and it doesn't turn into a junk  Station building.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  building.  Solicitor Strellec stated language can be placed in the deed to state sO long as it is used for a restaurant, tavern, commercial retail purposes or however Council decides on limitations for the A lengthy discussion was held regarding the language for the use of the Train Station building, limitations to be placed in the deed and the best way to conduct a sale of the building. Discussion was also held regarding the use of the proceeds of the sale.  use of the building.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100201  REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Solicitor Strellec stated Mr. Rossey and he will prepare a statement of sale for Council's final. approval and the auction can be held in the Borough Manager Rossey stated there is $150,000 in grant money to be spent by June 2013 to  summer.  purchase properties.  A discussion was held regarding certain buildings the Borough is trying to acquire and what would need to be done with those buildings. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION BOAT DOCK LEASE AGREEMENT  Sanitary Sewers Committee.  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 Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to raise the Boat Dock Lease Agreement rate from $10.00 per foot to $12.00 per foot beginning All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the majority of the leases for the boat docks is out of town people. The rates have not been raised in twenty years.  January 1, 2013. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100202  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY RESOLUTION TRICK-OR- TREAT  Borough Manager Rossey stated there is a waiting list of people who want to rent the dock spaces A discussion was held regarding the boat docks. Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council approves Door-to-Door Trick-or-Treat on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the last two concerts in park were held on August 22 and 31. He stated it was a good year for the Recreation Board. A meeting was held with Brackenridge for the upcoming Christmas parade and there are going to be more marching bands this year. He stated the first fall festival held with Summit Hose and the Recreation Board was a success and a lot of compliments were received on the festival. He stated everyone is ready to come back next year. He stated the Boo-Fest is this weekend and there are 180 children signed up for the event. The fall bingo at Dalton's Edge was held and 90 people attended the event. The Christmas parade will be held on December 17, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  and none are available.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated the minutes of the meetings  will be given to Council.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from KOZ  Committee.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100203  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR DISCUSSION REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Mayor Magnetta stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee. Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  A discussion was held regarding the sewage Councilman Rapp stated Council asked for representatives to attend the meeting this evening to discuss the $4,000 sewage bill and they said they could not come to the meeting. The sewage bill now has a late fee attached in Mayor Magnetta stated the bill is for the spray park for the children and not only Tarentum children, but for all children in the surrounding areas. He stated the Sewage Authority should be ashamed of themselves to send such a bill and Borough Manager Rossey stated the Tarentum never received a bill for the water used for the Snoopy Pool. The water for the spray park is not metered, sO there is no way of knowing how much A lengthy discussion was held regarding the bill for the spray park, how much water is possibly being used for the spray park and how best to  bill.  the amount of $400.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  adding a late fee to it.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  water is being used.  resolve the situation.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  RESOLUTION EXTEND INVITATION SEWAGE AUTHORITY  Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to invite representatives of the Sewage Authority to attend Council's November meeting to discuss the sewage bill for the spray park. All Council members present were in favor and the Ms. Landa, East 6th Avenue, asked if Council can restrict the Train Station building to a certain type of restaurant sO that the building couldn't Solicitor Strellec stated language can be placed in the agreement of sale to include certain restrictions of the use of the building. There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Kerr the meeting of October 15, 2012, was unanimously adjourned at  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA  become a fast food restaurant.  REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC ADJOURNMENT  7:35 p.m.  William Rossey Borough Manager  bR