MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
December 19, 2013
Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mayor Stock and Council members Scott, Schontz and Guard were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Pastor Sam McNamara, FirstBaptistChurch.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Mark Krenitsky – voiced concerns over sidewalks, the sale of the Blue Sox and the sale of the Penn Theater. Mr. Krenitsky is feeling more comfortable with the Center City Project.
PRESENTATIONS:
Neighborhood Pride Awards
DITTMAN EYECARE, Inc., 156 N. Main Street
Tina Oesterling, 707 S. Main Street
CW Guard made a motion to approve the regular meeting of November 22, 2013, the special meeting of October 29, 2013, the special meeting of November 13, 2013, the special meeting of November 25, 2013 and the special meeting of December 5, 2013. Second by CW Scott. 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 November were approved by individual, unanimous votes.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilwoman Scott
1. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1681, an ordinance of the City of Butler fixing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2014. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
2. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1682, an ordinance of the City of Butler adopting the annual budget and appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific purposes of the City government as set forth therein during Fiscal Year 2014. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.
3. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1683, an ordinance of the City of Butler fixing the wages and salaries of employees of the City in conformance with the budget for Fiscal Year 2014. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
4. Motion to accept a proposal submitted by NexTier Bank for a 2014 Tax Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of $600,000 at an annual interest rate of 1.89% percent per annum and to adopt the Note Resolution as prepared by the City Solicitor. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.
5. Motion to pay the first installment of the 2013 small borrowing loan to NexTier Bank in the amount of $104,083.05. $102,800.00 – LIN 01 472 913 – Principal: $1,283.05- LIN 01 472 914 – Interest. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
6. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-12-19, a resolution to modify the 2010 CDBG Program as follows: Reduce the Public Facilities line item by $50,000 and reallocate the same amount to the Fire Station/Equipment line item for a new activity – the purchase of a new vehicle and equipment for the Butler City Fire Department. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
7. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-12-19A, a resolution to modify the 2010 CDBG Program as follows: Reduce the Clearance line item by $20,000 and reallocate the same amount to the Acquisition of Real Property line item. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.
Mayor Stock
8. Motion to accept the bid from Richard Murray in the amount of $5,105.00 for the antique fire engine. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
Councilman Schontz
9. Motion to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the City and AFSCME, Local 757 for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Guard
10. Motion to appoint Leonard Pintell to the City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds & Facilities Authority to fill out the term for William O’Donnell which expires on January 1, 2016. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.
Mayor Stock presented Councilwoman Guard with a key to the city and expressed gratitude for her service to the City.
Mayor Stock
11. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1684, an ordinance of the City of Butler authorizing and directing the incurrence of non-electoral debt in an amount not to exceed six and one-half million dollars through issuance of a series of general obligation bonds for the purpose of refinancing the Parking Authority’s 2003-series general obligation bonds and for the purpose of constructing a parking deck on South McKean Street and West Cunningham Street and for other purposes stated therein. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Reports for October, 2013 and November, 2013 electronically prior to the council meeting.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $460,450.51; from the capital projects fund – $35,665.92; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $64,920.30 for a grand total of $561,036.73. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock
City Building closed December 25th and January 1st
Mayor Stock expressed her gratitude for the past 8 years of service to the City of Butler and wished the best for the City in moving forward.
Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:26 PM.
