MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
April 21, 2020 7pm via Zoom Meeting
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Mayor Smith and Council members Walter, Smith, Bonus and Dandoy were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Lay Pastor Kerry M. Dowdy, East Butler Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Smith requested a moment of silence in remembrance and honor of Bob Graham.
Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:07 PM for a brief executive session to discuss a couple personnel issues. Meeting reconvened at 7:49 PM.
Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Bonus to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of April 21, 2020. All voted aye.
Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 7, 2020. All voted aye.
Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to acknowledge receipt of the monthly minutes from RACB, including the CDBG/HOME Program activities. All voted aye.
MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council electronically)
Motion to accept the monthly report from the Office of the City Clerk for the months of January, February and March. Motion by Mayor Smith. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
Motion to accept the monthly reports from the Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Business & Community Development/Code Enforcement, Department of Public Works and Parking Department for the months of February and March. Motion by Mayor Smith. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
The City Treasurer presented a Monthly Intake Report for March, 2020.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $68,356.95; from the parking fund – $35,261.93; from the capital projects fund – $8,167.00; and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $4,234.48; for a grand total of $116,020.36. Motion by Mayor Smith with second from CM Bonus to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
March Public Announcement – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
As part of an ongoing education plan, we would like to remind local residents to properly clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors. Properly dispose of excess paints through a household hazardous waste collection program, or donate unused paints to local organizations. Also, sweep and properly dispose of construction debris such as concrete and mortar. Always protect your hands, eyes, and ears when working and touching construction materials containing chemicals. If you are unsure how to properly dispose of construction waste, please contact your local municipality. Never dump anything into the storm sewer system.
April Public Announcement – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
As 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 a 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 chemicals used to clean cars are toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
- First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, April 25th
- Councilman Dandoy reminded department heads to follow CDC guidelines and be respectful of employees in the city building and to keep all visits to a minimum. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM.
City Council’s meeting will be conducted solely by Zoom Conference.
The building will not be open to the public.
Topic: Butler City Council Meeting
Time: Apr 21, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time
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