The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on March 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:
332-334 Virginia Ave.
112 Zeigler Ave.
505 Virginia Ave.
206-208 S Monroe St.
325 Federal St.
312 Eau Claire St.
546 W. Brady 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 February, 2011 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilman Schontz
1. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1638 formally adopting the extension of Hollywood Drive as a public street. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.
2. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1639 amending Chapter 260, the zoning ordinance of the City of Butler, to add retail and wholesale stores as permitted uses in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts, to permit one and two family dwellings classified as non-conforming uses in C-1, C-2, M-1 and M-2 zoning districts to add accessory structures subject to the R-3 developmental standards and modifying the definition of “occupancy permit” to require all new businesses, relocated businesses, businesses where a change in ownership has occurred and home occupations must obtain an occupancy permit for zoning compliance. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
3. Motion to approve payment to AP Wise Excavating in the amount of $7,900.00 for the demolition of 335 Virginia Avenue, upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221 Second by CW Kline . All voted aye.
4. Motion to award the demolition of 734 Center Avenue to Mase Excavating Company in the amount of $5,075.00 based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.
5. Motion to pass City Resolution no. 2011-03-24C; authorizing Mayor Stock to sign an Agreement between the City of Butler and PennDOT for a supplemental Reimbursement Agreement Number 102651-C to add construction funds for the South Monroe Street Bridge Project. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Kline
6. Motion to reappoint Dave Schmidt to the City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds & Facilities Authority to fill out the term for Mike Kelly which expires January 1, 2012. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.
Mayor Stock
7. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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 CM Schontz. All voted aye.
8. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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.
9. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2011-03-24, whereas the City of Butler hereby designates the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler as its agent with regard to the donation of property owned by Patricia A. Turner and located at 316 South Chestnut Street. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
10. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2011-03-24A, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Butler authorizing the filing of an application with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for participation in the Main Street Program and further authorizing the mayor and city clerk to make minor modifications to said resolution to comply with program guidelines provided that a copy of any amended resolution be distributed to all Council members. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
11. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2011-03-24B, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Butler authorizing the Butler Area Multi-Municipal Oversight Committee to pursue a consultant for a Model Zoning Ordinance. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
Mr. Joe Gray has been appointed to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler to fill the term of Mike Kelly, which expires June 30, 2014.
The City Clerk, in the absence of the City Controller, presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $240,004.01 ; from the capital projects fund – $7,510.00 ; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $44,793.21 for a grand total of $292,307.22. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MS4 announcement
WISR City Hall
Spring has arrived – please watch children
Reminder: House numbers must be visible from the street.
Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM.
