MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
October 28, 2021 7pm Meeting
agenda: 2021 Agenda Oct 28
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Pastor David Janz, First United Methodist Church.
Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Dandoy to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of October 28, 2021. All voted aye.
Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 2021. 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.
COMMERICAL NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE AWARD for October 2021 awarded to:
Cummings Candy & Coffee, 146 N. Main Street
MONTHLY BOARDS AND AUTHORITIES LIAISON REPORTS
Liaisons of the City’s boards and authorities gave a brief report from the board or authority that met in September.
MONTHLY 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 September. Motion by Mayor Smith. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilman Walter
1.Motion to direct the City Clerk to release a request for proposals for a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of one-million dollars for Fiscal Year 2022. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
Councilman Smith
2.Motion to approve an agreement with the Butler Area School District to utilize the Broad Street School Playground as a City Playground. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
3.Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2021-10-28; a DCNR Grant Resolution Page for the Broad Street School Playground project. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
4.Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1803; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 232; Streets and Sidewalks; Article VII, street use permits for parades and special events of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
5.Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1804; An ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania to repeal Chapter 198; Playgrounds and replace Chapter 198 with Butler City Parks and Playgrounds of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
6.Motion to purchase a seven-station outdoor fitness equipment package from Sports and Recreation Associates not to exceed $7,150.00 as part of the Ritts Park Greenways and Trails Grant. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
7.Motion to purchase security cameras for Memorial Park for $5,895 from Secure Technical Solutions. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
Councilman Bonus
8.Motion to install a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign on the south side of Negley Avenue at the intersection of South Chestnut Street on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
9.Motion to approve a block party on West Pearl Street, from North Church Street to North Washington Street on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Second by CM Dandoy. All voted aye.
10.Motion to install a “Handicapped Parking Only” sign at 318 South Main Street on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
Councilman Dandoy
11.Motion to approve the City’s participation with the Butler Area Public Library and give authorization to Mindy Gall, City Clerk for the submission of the Keystone Grant on behalf of the City of Butler. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
Mayor Smith
12.Motion to appoint Nicolas Landon to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four-year term which expires June 30, 2025. Second by CM Bonus. CM Walter and CM Dandoy voted no. CM Smith, CM Bonus and Mayor Smith voted aye. Motion approved.
13.Motion to grant the appeal and approve the temporary closing of N. Washington Street, W. Penn Street, Miller Avenue into Memorial Park, Wick Street and Memorial Park Drive, for the Turkey Trot, sponsored by Butler YMCA, to be held on Saturday, November 16, 2021, from 8:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
14.Motion to permit Butler Downtown to reserve the North Main Parking lot on the following Fridays in 2022; May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, and August 19th for the Foodie Friday events. Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
The City Treasurer presented a Monthly Intake Report for September 2021.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $210,197.03; from the parking fund – $32,071.04; from the capital projects fund – $37,178.95 and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $1,358.17; for a grand total of $280,805.19. Motion by Mayor Smith with second from CM Bonus to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
October 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.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, October 30
- Butler Downtown Annual Meeting, The Grand Ballroom, Nov. 10th at 6PM.
- Trick or Treat – October 31st from 6PM to 7PM; rain date, November 1st from 6PM to 7PM.
Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:24 PM.
