Month: February 2011

Motion by CM Schontz with second from CM Reese to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 27, 2011.  

 The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on February 22, 2011:

 City Council, acting the Board of Health, and under the provisions of the Third Class City Code, Section XXIII, (b) Abatement of Public Nuisances, Section 2321, found the following subject structures detrimental to public health and order their removal by demolition:

 522 W New Castle St

125 Knox Ave

205 Hickory St

324 Hickory St

214 S Monroe St

810 W New Castle St

226 Franklin St

Motion by Mayor Stock. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS

(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)

 All department reports for the month of January, 2011 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilman Bratkovich

1. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $186,833.13 to Wells Fargo Bank for debt service for the City’s 2005 general obligation bonds.   (Note: This payment includes principal of $140,000.00 and interest of $46,833.13.) Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.

 Councilman Reese

2. Based on satisfactory completion of his probationary period and a recommendation from his chain of command, motion to grant regular, full-time employment status to Hoseman Richard F. Walters, Jr. as of February 21, 2011. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

Councilman Schontz

3. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1635 amending the City’s traffic control schedules contained in Chapter 245 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Butler by making permanent experimental regulations previously adopted by City Council on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

4. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1638 formally adopting the extension of Hollywood Drive as a public street. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

 

5. Motion to approve payment to Ken Reilly Contracting in the amount of $7,450.00 for the demolition of 509 Virginia Avenue, upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221   Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

 6. Motion to award the demolition of 335 Virginia Avenue to A.P. Wise Excavating, LLC in the amount of $7,900.00, based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

Councilwoman Kline

 

7. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2011-02-24; the City of Butler agrees to comply with the requirements of the Butler County Parks Renovation Program for the purpose of obtaining grant funds for the renovation of the Institute Hill Playground. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

Mayor Stock

 8. Motion to ratify a revision to the City’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations governing the hiring of entry-level police officers and firefighters per Act 77 and Act 76 respectively. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

9. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1636, an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 60 of the Codified Ordinances to add Article 33 – Cell Phone Policy Guidelines. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

10. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1637, an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 60 of the Codified Ordinances to add Article 34 – Drug-Free Workplace Statement. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

11. Motion to authorize the BAMM Plan Oversight Committee to pursue the hiring of a consultant for the preparation of a Model Ordinance (from which all five municipalities could draw from to update their individual codes). Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

12. Motion to approve Pennsylvania Heart & Lung Act benefits for Patrolman Erik J. Hertzog beginning on February 4, 2011 for a work-related injury he sustained on February 4, 2011. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $414,212.07; from the capital projects fund – $8,156.47; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $69,570.57 for a grand total of $491,939.11. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MS4 announcement

WISR City Hall – Treasurer, Jon W. Campbell

Reminder to residents concerning Chapter 226: See below

Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:22 PM.

 

 

PERSONS TO BE HEARD: 

Diane Arnold spoke about her concerns with Marcellus Shale Drilling.        

 Motion by CM Schontz with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 16, 2010.

 MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS

(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)

All department reports for the month of December, 2010 and 2010 annual reports were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

 COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

 Councilman Bratkovich

 1. Motion to approve a payment to the Butler Area Public Library in the amount of $32,003.96 that represents the proceeds from the City’s 2010 library tax in the amount of $31,809.79 and prior year library tax in the amount of $194.17     LIN 01 456 540  

Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

2. Motion to designate Mr. Perry O’Malley as the City’s fair housing officer for 2011.    Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

 

Councilman Reese

 

3. Motion to appoint Joe Lucas to the Butler Area Sewer Authority for a 5-year term ending January 1, 2016. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

 Councilman Schontz

 4. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2011-01-27, a resolution for the City of Butler to recognize and support a Butler Impact Zone designated to be administered by the Butler Downtown Revitalization Committee.

Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

5. Motion to award the demolition of 509 Virginia Avenue to Ken Reilly Contracting in the amount of $7,450.00 based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor.

Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

 6. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1635 amending the City’s traffic control schedules contained in Chapter 245 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Butler by making permanent experimental regulations previously adopted by City Council on a 90-day trial basis.

Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

Councilwoman Kline

 

7. Motion to authorize a budget transfer of $1,000.00 from Contract Services LIN 01 454 214 ($15,000 to $14,000) to Seasonal Hires LIN 01 455 144 ($5,000 to $6,000). Zero effect on the 2011 Budget.

Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

 8. Motion to reappoint Perry O’Malley and Jack Cohen to the City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds & Facilities Authority for another 5 year term ending January 1, 2016. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

 9. Motion to appoint George N. Ban to the City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds & Facilities Authority for a 5 year term ending January 1, 2016. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

 Mayor Stock

10. Motion to approve Pennsylvania Heart & Lung Act benefits for Patrolman David M. Villotti beginning on January 5, 2011 for a work-related injury he sustained on January 5, 2011. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.

  In the absence of the City Controller, the City Clerk presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $600,410.62 ($264,677.00 – final payment for the fire apparatus); from the capital projects fund – $996.54; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $107,416.06 for a grand total of $708,823.22. Motion by CM Bratkovich with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 MS4 announcement

WISR City Hall – CM Reese – Monday, January 31^st

Steeler Pep Rally – Feb. 5^th from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Farmers’ Market

Mayor Stock declared Feb. 4^th – 6^th “Super Black and Gold Weekend”

 Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 8:04 PM.