MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
November 17, 2022, 7PM
Agenda: 2022 Agenda Nov 17
Mayor Dandoy called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Mayor Dandoy and Council members Reese, Shearer, Christy and Herr were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Father Martin Johnson, St. Anthony Orthodox Church.
PRESENTATION: Leanne Heaton, Logan Family Trust – K9 Fund
The Trust donates the interest received to charitable organizations and the K9 Fund was selected to receive 1/3 interest in the amount of $30.000.00. The trust stipulates that the funds can be used only for the purchase and training of new dogs if and when the dogs retire.
The following actions took place at the Forum Meeting held on November 3, 2022:
Mayor Dandoy called the forum meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Mayor Dandoy and Council members Reese, Shearer, Christy and Herr were present.
Motion by CM Shearer to direct the City Clerk and the heads of all departments to obtain approval of Finance Director for any and all discretionary purchases and expenditures for a period not to exceed 90 days. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.
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Motion by CM Herr with a second from CM Christie to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of November 17, 2022. All voted aye.
Motion by CM Shearer with a second from CM Herr to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 2022. All voted aye.
Motion by Mayor Dandoy with a second from CM Shearer to acknowledge receipt of the monthly minutes from RACB, including the CDBG/HOME Program activities. All voted aye.
MONTHLY BOARDS AND AUTHORITIES LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor Dandoy attended Butler Downtown’s event last night and commented on how well it was organized and the shared vision of Butler downtown. The Mayor presented proclamations and keys to the City to Brian McCafferty and Vicki Hinterberger. Also, Congressman Mike Kelly, State Representative Marci Mustello, and Senator Scott Hutchinson presented them with citations.
MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council electronically)
Motion to accept the monthly reports from the Office of the City Clerk, the Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Business & Community Development/Code Enforcement, Department of Public Works and Parking Department for the month of October. Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilman Reese
1.Motion to approve bids submitted by and award the Fiscal Year 2023 contract for supply of the City’s asphalt materials to:
Wiest Asphalt Products & Paving Inc. as follows:
9.5MM Superpave Wearing Course FOB; $82.50 per ton and 19MM Superpave FOB; $70.50 per ton. Total Contract: $61,200.00.
Russell Standard Corporation as follows:
E-3 Emulsion Placed; $4.55/gallon; Total Contract: $11,375.00.
Second by Herr. All voted aye.
2.Motion to approve a bid submitted by and award the Fiscal Year 2023 contract for supply of the City’s limestone materials to Allegheny Mineral Corporation as follows:
Unit Price Delivered at Job Site: #2A – $20.00 per ton; #4 – $22.50 per ton; #8 – $27.50 per ton; #57 – $22.50 per ton. Total Contract: $92,500.00. Second by Christie. All voted aye.
3.Motion to accept a proposal from SEI Stephenson Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $28,549.00 for a plow, spreader and to convert hydraulics for the 2023 Ford F750 truck to be paid from the Liquid Fuels Tax Revenue Fund. (Costars #25-E22-432). Second by Shearer. All voted aye.
4.Motion to install a “No Parking” sign on the east side of Main Street between East Penn Street and WISR Way on a 90-day trial basis. Second by Christie. All voted aye.
5.Motion to install a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign on the west side of Main Street from West Penn Street north 100 feet on a 90-day trial basis. Second by Shearer. All voted aye.
Councilman Shearer
6.Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1812, an ordinance of the City of Butler fixing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023. Second by Reese. All voted aye.
7.Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1813, 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 2023. Second by Herr. All voted aye.
8.Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1814, 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 2023. Second by Christie. All voted aye.
9.Motion to approve payment to USBank in the amount of $327,830.75 for the bond payment due on the 2015 General Obligation Bonds as follows:
LIN 01 472 801 Principal $230,000.00 LIN 01 472 800 Interest $97,830.75
Second by Reese. All voted aye.
10.Motion to accept a proposal submitted by NexTier Bank for a 2023 Tax Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of $1,500,000.00 at an annual interest rate of 5.81% percent per annum. Second by Christie. All voted aye.
Councilman Christy
Councilman Herr
11.Motion not to renew the pickleball association agreement as written for the year 2023. A new agreement may be considered provided certain criteria are met and the language can be agreed upon by both the city and the association. Second by Shearer. All voted aye.
Mayor Dandoy
12.Motion to appoint John Morgan to the City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds & Facilities Authority to fill the unexpired term of Heidi Fleming which expires January 1, 2026. Second by Shearer. All voted aye.
APPOINTMENT:
City Shade Tree Commission:
Donna Smith for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025.
Jack Hutchinson for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025.
Jim Smith for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024.
Treasurer Aaron Bonus announced that he will resign, effective December 1, 2022.
City Council is seeking City residents interested in filling the position of City Treasurer through the end of 2023. In addition to being a City resident for at least one year, applicants must be 21 years of age and must be an accountant. Send letters of interest to Mayor Dandoy’s attention, not later than noon on December 19, 2022 to the City Building at 140 West North Street, or call (724) 285 – 4124, extension 205 for more information.
The City Treasurer, presented reports for the month of October.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $667,159.74; from the parking fund – $237,559.68; from the capital projects fund – $1,460.00 and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $125,714.38; for a grand total of $1,031,893.80. Motion by Mayor Dandoy with second from CM xr to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
November Public Announcement – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
As part of an ongoing education plan, we would like to ensure that local residents are aware of the two types of systems that are within Butler City and the other local municipalities. The one system is the sanitary sewer system, in which toilets, sinks and garbage disposals are all connected and flow into a treatment facility that removes all of the contaminants and then discharges clean water into a local waterway. The storm sewer system is made up of catch basins that are usually placed along curbs in streets and parking lots and direct stormwater runoff through a series of pipes directly into the local waterway. Please be aware that there is no treatment for stormwater, so do not dump anything into the storm sewer catch basins. If you are unsure about the proper disposal of any type of waste material, please contact your local municipality.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, November 26th
- Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 26th
- Spirit of Christmas Parade – Saturday, November 26th
- City Building Closed – November 24th & 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Butler named one of the country’s best small towns to visit by Only In Your State.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD
- Marie Porter – Father Marinero Skate Park – future plans/fundraising
Mayor Dandoy adjourned the meeting at 7:59 PM.
