MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
April 24, 2014
Mayor Donaldson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Mayor Donaldson and Council members Scott, Kline, Schontz and May were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Pastor Sam McNamara, First Baptist Church.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Mark Krenitsky – concerned about downspouts and sump pumps that drain on the sidewalks and roadways.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Butler Area Sewer Authority Board – Cindy McKnight, the newest member to the board, introduced herself to council.
• Neighborhood Pride Awards
Heavenly Hookah Lounge, 150 N. Main Street
Ralph & Deeann Graham, 405 N. McKean Street
Raymond & Lynne Simon, 406 N. McKean Street
Motion by CM Schontz with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 27, 2014. 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 March were approved by individual, unanimous votes.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilwoman Scott
1.Motion to accept the bid from NexTier Bank for a general obligation loan of $205,000.00 with an interest rate of 2.39% per annum. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
2.Motion to exonerate all delinquent taxes of the City of Philadelphia/Steven Girard Trust of Philadelphia relating to real estate located at 108 Woody Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania with a Parcel Number 563-28-24-000. Said property is tax exempt under a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision and has recently been removed from the Butler County Tax Roll. This motion concerns delinquent taxes relating to this parcel only. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Kline
3.Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1689, an ordinance of the City of Butler, adding, as Chapter 135 of the Codified Ordinances; Emergency Services; Article I; Cost Recovery; relating to the recovery of costs associated with the provision of emergency services by the City; establishing fees for specialty rescue, training and inspection services; and providing for payment of fees for costs associated with unlocking or attempting to unlock doors for private property owners or tenants. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
Councilman Schontz
4.Motion to approve an extension of the contract with Cargill, Inc. to purchase road salt for an additional one (1) year term commencing July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015. (SHACOG Purchasing Alliance) Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
5.Motion to reject all bids received for the Monroe Street Bridge Deck Repairs Project.
Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
6.Motion to direct Municipal Engineer to modify the project scope of the Monroe Street Bridge Deck Repairs and re-bid the project. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
7.Motion to remove the two “Motorcycle Parking Only” signs in front of the S & S Diner on Center Avenue. Second by CM May. All voted aye.
8.Motion to install two “No Dumping – $300 Fine” signs on the right-of-way on Wiley Avenue. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
9.Motion to reject a bid from Able Tree Service and to award the removal of a pine tree, as a result of the Flood Protection Project 2013 Inspection Summary of the Sullivan Run section, to Borty’s Tree Service in the amount of $1,400.00 to be paid from Capital Projects after final review and approval from the city’s Municipal Engineer. LIN 18 427 770. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
Councilman May
10.Motion to accept the resignation of Robert Cupp from the Butler City Parks, Recreation Grounds and Facilities Authority (term expires 1/1/2018). Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
11.Motion to appoint Jeffrey W. Smith to the Butler City Parks, Recreation Grounds and Facilities Authority to fill the term of Robert Cupp, which expires January 1, 2018.
12.Motion to approve a lease agreement between the City of Butler and the Butler Area Baseball Association (BABA) for use of facilities in Father Marinaro Park, and to designate the City’s Director of Parks, Recreation & Public Property as its agent for enforcing the terms of said agreement.Second by Mayor Donaldson. All voted aye.
Mayor Donaldson
13.Motion to approve Pennsylvania Heart & Lung Act benefits for Lieutenant David Adam beginning on March 26, 2014 for a work-related injury he sustained on March 26,2014.Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
14.Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2014-04-24; a resolution of the Council of the City of Butler supporting the display of the National Motto “In God We Trust” in the City of Butler council chambers. Second by CW Scott.CW Kline and CM May voted no.Mayor Donaldson,CW Scott and CM Schontz voted aye.
15.Motion to remove the “15 minute courtesy parking” from parking meters throughout the city. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for March, 2014.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $230,200.98; from the capital projects fund – $120.00; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $36,060.16 for a grand total of $266,381.14. Motion by CW Scott with second from CM May to approve payment of bills as presented.All voted aye.
•ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WISR City Hall – Mayor Donaldson and Councilman Schontz
Clean-up Day – Shade Tree Commission will meet on Saturday, April 26th from 8 AM until noon to clean-up and spruce the downtown area.
MS4:
As a part of an ongoing education plan, we would like to remind local residents that when walking your pet, remember to pick up the waste and dispose of it properly. Flushing pet waste is the best disposal method. Leaving the waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into storm drains and eventually into the local streams.
Also,if you plan on washing your vehicle, use a commercial car wash if possible. Car washes are setup to treat or recycle the wastewater. If you want to wash your vehicle, pull the car onto the lawn area to wash it. This way, all of the soap and water will infiltrate into the ground. Try not to wash the car on a paved surface as all the runoff will flow onto the street and into a nearby storm sewer. Soaps, wax and other chemical used to clean cars are toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Mayor Donaldson adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
