MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 1  100217  ASSEMBLY  Council of the Borough of Tarentum met in regular session on Monday, December 17, 2012, with Councilman President Tim Rapp; Councilman Vice- President Hugh Fox; Councilman Tim Firko; Councilman Mike Gutonski; Councilman Eric Carter; and Councilman Pete Varos. Also present were Borough Manager William Rosseyi Solicitor David Strellec; and Police Chief Vakulick. Councilman Kerr 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 All Council members present were in favor and the At this point in the meeting, Council invites  November 19, 2012. resolution was adopted.  AUDIENCE  PARTICIPATION questions and comments from members of the  audience.  REMARKS: MS. LANDA REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  Ms. Landa asked what the Vacancy Board was and Borough Manager Rossey stated one person serves  how many people are on the Board.  on the Vacancy Board.  Solicitor Strellec stated if a vacancy occurs on Council and there is a 3 to 3 vote by Council to appoint someone to the vacant Council seat and the appointment cannot be made within 30 days, the person on the Vacancy Board would make it a 7 member Council and would become the tie breaker.    100218  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 2  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp stated, under President's Comments, on December 5, attended a senior citizens bingo, with the Recreation Board, at Dalton's Edge, where a chicken dinner was served to the seniors. On Decemer 7, attended the COG dinner with the Mayor, Councilman Fox, Mr. Rossey and Chief Vakulick at Harmarville. He stated on December 13, Councilman Fox, Mr. Rossey and he attended the Boroughs Association dinner in Pittsburgh. He stated this past Saturday, Christmas in the Park was held which was very well attended. He commended Borough employee Kenny Misejka who saved people in a recent fire. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  New Year. Mayor.  There was no report. Chief of Police.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: CHIEF VAKULICK  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Chief Vakulick stated, for the month of November 2012, there were 311 calls for service; 33 arrests; 152 citations; total accidents 10, nonreportable accidents 8, reportable accidents 2, with one injury; fines collected $5,911.83; fines collected for the year $77,662.20; parking tickets issued 6. He stated that the wide loads will be starting at midnight tonight and Thursday night into Friday. There may be parking restrictions on West 6th, 1st Avenue and Ross Street. He stated the wide loads may be able to get through without the parking restrictions, but for now the restrictions are in place.    100219  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 3  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Borough Manager.  Borough Manager Rossey stated the healthcare for Borough employees may be changed. He stated he is waiting for the rates from UPMC and will review all the rates and benefits and compare them to what the Borough currently has which is High Mark, before a decision is made. If there is a change from High Mark to UPMC, it will be a great savings to the Borough for healthcare. He stated Frank Forbes sent a letter of resignation for his part time position as police clerk after the last Council meeting. The position needs to be filled before his retirement takes effect at the end of January 2013, sO he can train that person. The position was advertised and many applications have been received. He stated Chief Vakulick and he reviewed the applications and held preliminary interviews. He stated the first of the year, he would like Council's permission with the Public Safety Committee and the Mayor to hire someone and make it official at the next Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Firko, RESOLVED, this Council approves the hiring of a Police Clerk, a part time position, with a six month probation period. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  Council meeting in January.  RESOLUTION HIRE POLICE CLERK  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  Solicitor.  Solicitor Strellec stated he had no report.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 4  106220  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 2012 bills. Upon roll call, the resolution was adopted with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council passes the 2013 Proposed Budget. A discussion was held regarding the amount of dues paid, the costs of the present project in the Borough, the increasing of the Fire Departments' allocated amount from $2,000 to $3,000 and the reading of electric meters. Upon roll call, the resolution was approved with Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council approves the advertising of Ordinance 13-01, setting the 2013 tax millage at 5.48 mills. (NO All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council approves the advertising of the following  Committee.  six (6) affirmative votes.  RESOLUTION 2013 BUDGET  VOTE ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ORDINANCE 13-01  six (6) affirmative votes.  CHANGE)  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION ADVERTISE MEETINGS  meetings for 2013:  a. Committee meetings 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. b. Council Meetings 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m.  (as needed)    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 5  100221  C. Recreation Board 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. d. Civil Service 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. e. Planning Commission 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. f. Zoning Hearing Board 4th Thursday at 7:00 All Meetings are held in the Borough Council All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Varos, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council sets the 2013 Tax Collector commission rate at 28, for current year and 58 for prior year and delinquent All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to hire David P. Strellec, Esq., as the Borough All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to hire Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc., as All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to hire Merge & Hill, P.C., as the Borough  (as needed) (as needed) (as needed) p.m. (as needed)  Chambers.  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION TAX COLLECTOR COMMISSION  real estate and per capita taxes. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE SOLICITOR  Solicitor for 2013. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE ENGINEER  the Borough Engineer for 2013. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION HIRE AUDITOR  Auditor for 2013.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 6  100222  All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council appoints Charles Blackburn to the Vacancy Board for 2013. All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Gutonski, RESOLVED, this Council accepts Frank Forbes' letter of retirement, All Council members present were in favor and the Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Carter, RESOLVED, this Council appoints James Newcomer to the Sewage Authority Board, for January 2013, for a five year term. This appointment will take effect at the end of All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION APPOINT VACANCY BOARD RESOLUTION ACCEPT RESIGNATION  resolution was adopted.  effective January 31, 2013. resolution was adopted.  RESOLUTION APPOINT SEW. AUTH. BRD.  Mr. Vinkovitch's term. resolution was adopted. Water Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI  Councilman Gutonski stated he attended the Sewage Authority meeting and everyone was very cordial, but the Authority Board is very firm on the bill they sent to the Borough for the spray park, in the amount of $4,000. He stated Councilman Rapp and he met with Mr. Kuhns to find out how they came up with the figure of $4,000 and it was pointed out that Mr. Kuhns went on an internet site that had equipment similar to what the Borough has and it has the gallons per minute used on all the equipment. He stated he    100223  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 7  contacted the company that did the installation of the spray park and spoke with a representative who confirmed that the amounts are accurate. He stated the Authority Board is willing to drop the $400 late fee that was placed on the bill. The Authority asked if the Borough would consider putting a meter on the line for a more accurate A discussion was held regarding the spray park, the amount of water being used, the placing of a meter on the line for a more accurate reading of water usage and the changing of the system to a Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council approves the payment of $4,000 to the Sewage Authority. All Council members present were in favor and the Councilman Rapp asked for a report from the  read.  closed system.  RESOLUTION PAY SEW. AUTH. BILL  resolution was adopted. Electric Committee.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP RESOLUTION DONATE ENGINE  Councilman Carter 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 agrees to donate the 1977 Seagrave Engine from Summit Hose Company to the Western Pennsylvania Firefighters Memorial Honor Guard. All Council members present were in favor and the resolution was adopted.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 8  100224  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FIRKO  Councilman Firko stated when a grant is received for an engine, under the federal guidelines, the engine cannot be sold for emergency use. With donating it to the Western Pennsylvania Firefighters Memorial Honor Guard, it will be used at firetighters funerals, ceremonies and for display. He stated the report from Summit Hose, there were 3 fires; 4 vehicle accidents; 2 hazmat calls; 2 service calls; 4 automatic fire alarms; 20 administrative functions; detailed in 33 functions; total man hours of 95 for November. Report for Eureka Hose, there were 26 alarms; 6 motor vehicle accidents; one structure fire; 4 automatic fire alarms; 2 electrical fires; 7 smoke investigations; one physical rescue; 2 hazmat calls; 3 public service representing 107 personnel hours; and EMTs responded to 221 calls in November representing 889 personnel hours. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Property 2 Zoning, Library & Health Committee. Councilman Varos stated he had no report.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN VAROS REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN CARTER  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Streets &  Sanitary Sewers Committee.  Councilman Carter stated the work being done on 6th Avenue is going to cause a lot of problems. He stated he has been receiving phone calls from residents that are not happy with the work that is being done. He stated he avoids the area and many others are avoiding the area also. He stated if that is what is going to be done in the Corbet Street section, he can't go along with it.  It will create more problems.    MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 9  100225  A discussion was held regarding the work being done, the progress being made by the contractors and when the work should be completed. Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Parks &  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP REMARKS: COUNCILMAN FOX  Recreation Committee.  Councilman Fox stated Dalton's Edge senior bingo was attended by 83 people, 40 basket prizes were given out and dinner was served to all who attended. He thanked everyone who helped with the event. He stated Christmas in the Park was the best turnout since the event began. He stated they ran out of food and bags for over 300 children that attended. He thanked the Borough workers, police and all who helped in the event. He stated the Fire Departments did a boot drive for the Polly family and collected $362 which was given to the family. He stated he is very proud of the Recreation Board and all the work they do Councilman Rapp asked for a report from AVN/COG  and looking forward to next year.  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.  There was no report.  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  Councilman Rapp asked for a report from Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee.    100226  MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 10  There was no report.  REMARKS: MS. COLLINS REMARKS: COUNCILMAN GUTONSKI REMARKS: MR. GRIM  Ms. Collins asked Council if the James Newcomer appointed to the Sewage Authority Board is a policeman in the Borough. Councilman Gutonski stated yes, he is.  Mr. Grim stated regarding the zoning ordinance amendment, Council was to advertise and have a public hearing, discussion and vote on the ordinance. He stated his counsel will do the amendments to the ordinance, do the public advertisement and give it to Council for their Solicitor Strellec stated he spoke with Mr. Grim's attorney and what his attorney wants to do would be fine, but the person it goes to would not accept it without it being from Mr. Rossey or A discussion was held regarding the process and Upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Varos, RESOLVED, this Council agrees to do all the necessary advertising for passing a new Zoning Ordinance and to hold a public hearing at the February 18, 2013 Council meeting. All Council members present were in favor and the Borough Manager Rossey stated the deed to the Laundromat building was signed over to Gillette with the stipulation that they have six months to take the building down. He stated PennDOT's reconstruction project on 366 turned out very  review.  REMARKS: SOLICITOR STRELLEC  himself.  the length of time it is taking.  RESOLUTION ADVERTISE ZONING CHANGE  resolution was adopted.  REMARKS: BOROUGH MANAGER ROSSEY    MINOTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2012 6:30 P.M. PAGE 11  100227  well and left a lot of green space in the medials. He stated PennDOT has a roadside beautification project and he sent an application into PennDOT and spoke with the director and it looks like in the spring, Tarentum will get a nice landscaped gateway area coming in off of the expressway, the whole way up into town. He stated he was contacted by local business owners who want to help and participate in getting a sign at the end when you get off the expressway welcoming people to Tarentum and help to maintain and keep the area looking attractive. Councilman Rapp thanked Council for working together through the year. A lot of things were done and everyone should be proud of the work There being no further business to come before Council, upon motion by Councilman Gutonski, seconded by Councilman Firko the meeting of December 17, 2012, was unanimously adjourned at  REMARKS: COUNCILMAN RAPP  being done to improve Tarentum.  ADJOURNMENT  7:18 p.m.  Woud ,  William Rossey Borough Manager