MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100204  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, November 19, 2012, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Eric Carter; Raymond Kerr; Councilman Pete Varos; and Councilman Mike Gutonski. Also present were Mayor Carl Magnetta; Borough Manager William Rossey; Solicitor David Strellec; and Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 15, 2012. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted. At this point in the meeting, Council invites  Chief William Vakulick.  RESOLUTION APPROVE MINUTES  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA  Ms. Landa, East 6th Avenue, stated the building in which the public library is housed is being sold and she is concerned that the library may not have a place to go to in the area. She asked if a committee could be formed to help the library find another place to move to in the Borough Manager Rossey stated everyone is concerned about the library and he has spoken to a some business owners who may be interested in buying the building that the library is housed in to try to keep the library in the area. Mr. Cieslinski, First Avenue, stated he is concerned about the power grid and asked when the Borough is going to upgrade it for the lower  area.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. CIESLINSKI  half of the Second Ward.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  100205  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: MR. CIESLINSKI  Borough Manager Rossey stated improvements have  been made to the power grid.  Mr. Cieslinski stated he is concerned about the rearranging and eliminating of the island on 6th Avenue and narrowing of the streets that emergency vehicles, trucks and buses will have a hard time getting through and making turns. He stated traffic is going to be backed up if Councilman Gutonski stated he wasn't on council when this was discussed and passed. He stated he looked at some of the work being done and he doesn't think it's the greatest idea. He stated he would like to have seen better plans made, but, at this point, it's already been contracted Councilman Rapp stated the Borough was concerned about public safety and that's one of the reasons the work is being done there. It was advertised one to two years ago. There were committees to study the project. He stated meetings were held and very few people showed up and after a while, no one showed up at the meetings. He stated this is what the committee A discussion was held regarding the project, the safety factor and the traffic concerns. Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, on October 23, he attended a parade meeting at Brackenridge with the Recreation Board. On October 29, an emergency management meeting was held regarding super storm Sandy which little held little effect for the area.  someone stops for the train.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  out.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  proposed.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP    100206  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2013 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  He commended the fire departments and emergency committee for their preparation regarding the storm. He stated on November 6, he attended another Christmas parade meeting. On November 9, attended Tarentum Business Advisory Committee meeting, with Councilman Fox and Mr. Rossey. He stated on November 15, Councilman Fox, Mayor Magnetta, Mr. Rossey and he attended a meeting in Harmar with county representatives. He stated the county representatives indicated the communities who attend the meetings and show an interest will be given priority over the communities who don't attend. He stated on November 17, the Christmas parade was held. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Mayor Magnetta stated, for the month of October 2012, there were 322 calls for service which is a minus one from 2011; 41 arrests which is a plus of 12 from 2011; 126 citations issued which is a minus 20 from 2011; 16 total accidents which is a plus of 11 from 2011, nonreportable accidents 13 which is a plus of 6 from 2011 and reportable accidents 3 which is a plus of 3 from 2011, with one injury which is a plus of 1 from 2011; fines collection $4,658.91 which is a minus $442.42 from 2011; fines collected for the year $71,750.60 which is a minus $5,282.40 from 2011; parking tickets issued 14 which is a minus 103 from 2011. He stated due to the PennDOT project, officers are not on the streets issuing traffic tickets and the accidents are up. The project is soon coming to an end. He stated he attended most of the meetings Councilman Rapp mentioned. He stated November 10 he spoke at the Tarentum VFW Brackenridge for the Veteran's Day Program. He stated on November 14, Chief Vakulick and he  Mayor.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  100207  attended a meeting for the contract regarding the moving of heavy equipment that will be starting the beginning the middle of December for Allegheny Ludlum. The equipment will be moving through from East Deer through Tarentum, Brackenridge and into Harrison. The route will be closed from New Kensington Bridge to Tarentum Bridge. The moving of the equipment will be done from midnight to 7:00 a.m. He stated the Christmas parade was very successful and nearly two hours long. He stated the Borough workers did a great job with the decorations in the park Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Chief  and around town. of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  Chief Vakulick stated the PennDOT project on 366, on Wednesday, traffic will be moved over to the proper lanes. There still will be one lane shut down on each side, but the open lane will be on the proper sides. The project won't be finished for another two weeks at least. He stated the moving of the heavy equipment will begin the second week of December, between midnight and 7:00 a.m. and then about 11:00 a.m., the empty part will be taken down to the docking area at East Deer. It will take about four hours to move it, sO it will affect traffic during the day also. He stated he agrees with Mr. Cieslinski regarding 6th Avenue. He stated the traific is stop and go and there will be problems there. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Borough Manager.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100208  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER  Borough Manager Rossey stated a copy of the proposed budget has been given to Council for review. The budget includes the increase for healthcare and waiting for quotes from UPMC and Health America. He stated the budget doesn't include a raise in taxes and it worked out well. He stated the Borough is still waiting for the new assessments. He stated if Council has any questions regarding the budget, to call him. He stated the Borough Association membership dinner is on December 13. He stated if anyone is interested in attending, to let him know. He stated the COG dinner is on December 7 and if anyone is interested in attending that dinner, to let him know. The Allegheny League of Municipalities reception will be held January 10, 2013. He stated one of the issues facing the Borough now is the repairing of the Fourth Avenue Bridge in which the cost will be close to a million dollars. He stated with the new gaming funds that was set up for major municipal projects, the Borough can apply for a grant in the amount of half a million dollars and maybe get a match from the state to help with the costs of repairs. He stated the Borough can apply for the grant in the spring. He stated tomorrow night he will be attending a meeting in Monroeville, at 6:30 p.m., for Allegheny County Storm Water Management Program. He stated if anyone is interested in attending, to let him Mayor Magnetta stated the Fourth Avenue Bridge will need. to be closed down to one lane after the first of the year. He stated a lot of companies use that bridge everyday. He stated he contacted Senator Dermody and Representative Doyle regarding the bridge. He asked all Councilmen to contact these individuals regarding the bridge  know.  REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA  and requesting their help.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100209  A discussion was held regarding the Fourth Avenue Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Bridge. Solicitor.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  Solicitor Strellec stated in January, Council passed a zoning ordinance that attempted to make a provision to allow billboards specifically on Mr. Grim's property, but didn't satisfy the requirements of PennDOT. A Planning Commission was held in the summer and the parts of the ordinance were addressed, the location of a permitted billboard use and to remove the rural resources overlay over the Tarentum Borough property east of Bakerstown Road north of 28 and just keep it on the west side which would encompass the KOZ property. That information was sent to the Allegheny County Planning Division which is part of the Allegheny County Economic Development for review. It was reviewed and in addressing their responses, Mr. Grim's attorney wrote a proposed section of the ordinance. He stated the rectangular shape on the map would be the area zoned Roadway Commercial District and it permits many different things, but basically, it's for billboards. There is no roadway access to the property. In the ordinance, No. 12 of Section B is billboards and basically, that's what this whole section is. A public hearing will be held regarding the ordinance to add a section on billboards and to remove the rural resource overlay. He stated the request is being made by Mr. Grim and Council can approve the A discussion was held regarding the amendments to the ordinance, billboard placement and scheduling  request or not approve it.  a public hearing.    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  100210  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION PAY BILLS  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 2012 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council reappoints William Rossey as the Official Delegate and Carl Magnetta, Jr. as the Alternate Delegate to the Allegheny County Boroughs All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the Water  Committee.  seven (7) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION REAPPOINT DELEGATES  Association for 2013. resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION AWARD PROJECT  Committee.  Councilman Gutonski stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Electric Committee.  Upon motion by Councilman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council awards the Riverview Park Decorative Lighting Project to Sternberg Lighting for the purchase of 20 decorative light poles with LED light fixtures, for the bid amount of $30,000.00. A $10,000.00 grant from Port of Pittsburgh Foundation will be used towards the purchase.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100211  All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Public  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Safety & Civil Service Committee.  Councilman Firko stated the report from Highland Hose Company for the period of October 15 to this date, there were 8 total alarms which consisted of one motor vehicle crash, one odor investigation, 3 automatic fire alarms, 3 structural fires and one mutual aid call to Harrison Township for total man hours of 114. Councilman Gutonski asked for an update regarding  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  the new radios.  Councilman Firko stated the radios are in, however the permissions for the tower are Councilman Rapp stated the school was offered the old fire engine of Eureka Hose and they are not interested in it. He stated he would like Council to consider placing that up for A discussion was held regarding the sale of the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Kerr, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to place Eureka Hose's old fire engine on Craig's All Council members present were in favor and the  pending.  sale.  fire engine.  RESOLUTION ADVERTISE FOR SALE  List or Ebay for bids. resolution was adopted.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100212  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN VAROS REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER:  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee. Councilman Varos stated he had no report.  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Sanitary Sewers Committee.  Councilman Carter stated a discussion to give the Upper Allegheny Joint Sewer Authority permission to construct a road at the end of Conwell Street towards the PennDOT culverts to access their Councilman Gutonski stated he spoke with Tim Kuhns who is in charge of this project and the Authority doesn't want a road. The Authority needs to clean out a sewer. They need to drive over land to get to the sewer which will just be A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Authority's need to get to their sewer through Borough property, the making or not making of an access road by the Authority to get to the sewer and the sewage bill sent to the Borough for the Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council gives the Upper Allegheny Joint Sewer Authority permission to access their system by going through the Borough's property. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted.  system.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  one time.  spray park.  RESOLUTION PERMISSION TO ACCESS SEWER    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  100213  A further discussion was held regarding the sewage bill sent to the Borough, the placing of a meter to monitor the use of water for the spray park and sending representatives of Council to the Sewage Authority meeting to discuss the bill. Upon motion by Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Fox, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to give the Relay for Life permission to hang purple banners and ribbons in Tarentum, for their annual Relay for Life Event, to be held on June 1st and All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  RESOLUTION RELAY FOR LIFE  2nd 2013.  resolution was adopted. Recreation Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION FALL FESTIVAL  Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council grants Summit Hose Company and the Tarentum Recreation Board permission to use Tarentum Riverview Park on Wednesday, September 25 thru Saturday, September 28, to hold their 2013 Family Fall Festival and to close First Avenue during this All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Fox stated the Christmas parade was fantastic. He stated he received calls from Arnold and New Kensington stating it was the best parade put on. There were a lot of new things in the parade. He thanked all the volunteers who helped make the parade a success. He stated the senior bingo at Dalton's Edge will be held on December 5. A chicken dinner will be served and prize baskets will be given away. Christmas in  event.  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX    MINUTES NOVEMBER 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  2012 19,  100214  the Park will be held December 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Santa will be there, caroling from the Highland quire and much more. He stated he wants to thank the Borough staff, the workers and police force, along with the firemen for all that Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  they do for the Borough.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: MAYOR MAGNETTA REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN KERR REMARKS: MS. COLLINS  Committee.  Councilman Fox stated Council will receive the minutes of the meeting in their packet. 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. Councilman Kerr stated he had no report.  Ms. Collins, Main Street, stated she had a neighbor move in a couple years ago which has been an unpleasant situation. She stated charges were filed April 17, 2012 of harassment and disorderly conduct and a hearing was held in which she and her mother attended July 12, 2012. The neighbor did not show up. She stated the officer asked if they would come back another time to a second hearing. A second hearing was    100215  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 12  never scheduled. She stated she's asked numerous times why the hearing was never scheduled and had Chief Vakulick stated that Ms. Collins had been called numerous times, by the arresting officer, and never returned the calls. He stated he received e-mails from Ms. Collins indicating that she and her mother would not attend any further hearings. He stated a hearing was held and the neighbor was found guilty for one of the counts and since Ms. Collins did not appear, those charges were dismissed. The neighbor went to jail and her children were taken off of her. He stated the neighbor has been back about two months and the police have not heard from her. Ms. Collins stated the neighbor is throwing stuff in the yard again and sent an e-mail about it. Chief Vakulick stated Ms. Collins needs to call 911 when it is happening sO an officer can respond at that time. The e-mails are not received until a day or two after it happens. A discussion was held regarding the problems Ms. Collins is having with the neighbor and her Ms. Landa stated the decorative lighting project with LED light fixtures is $30,000 with a $10,000 grant and asked where the $20,000 left will be Borough Manager Rossey stated from the electric  no reply.  REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  REMARKS: MS. COLLINS REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  appearance at a second hearing.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA  coming from. fund.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 13  100216  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP ADJOURNMENT  Councilman Rapp stated on behalf of Council, Chief and Mayor wished everyone a Happy  Thanksgiving.  There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Varos the meeting of November 19, 2012, was unanimously adjourned at  7:57 p.m.  William Borough Manager  LR  Rossey