MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
March 24, 2022, 7PM
Agenda: 2022 Agenda Mar 24
Mayor Dandoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mayor Dandoy and Council members Shearer, and Christy were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Reverend Yurii Bobko, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Mayor Dandoy made the following statement prior to introducing Reverend Yurii Bobko: Quite often events take place in this world that seem distance and of little concern to the residents of this city. However, it is always important to remember that, although we live in a small town, we are nonetheless members of a global community. We have neighbors and friends whose lives are greatly impacted by world events. There are citizens of Butler who trace their heritage and connect their families with the citizens of Ukraine. With the recent events there in my thoughts, I asked Reverend Yurii Bobko of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church to offer our invocation tonight as we keep our friends and neighbors and their families in Ukraine in our thoughts and prayers and with our fervent wishes for peace.
CITY COUNCIL, ACTING AS THE BOARD OF HEALTH, and under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 11 Cities; Chapter 123 Public Health; Subchapter B – Public Nuisances Detrimental to Public Health; §12321 Abatement of public nuisances by designated department; finds the following subject structure detrimental to public health and orders its removal by demolition:
108 Second Ave.
Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Dandoy presented a Proclamation for Retiree John Cyprian, Director of Veterans’ Services and thanked him for his years of service.
Jim Thompson from Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church presented the City with a check for $30,000.00 to be designated for parks and recreation children activities.
Motion by Mayor Dandoy with a second from CM Shearer to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of March 24, 2022.
Councilman Shearer made a motion to strike motion number 7. Motion to approve the recommendation of our consultant (BidURenergy) and enter into the contract with AEP Energy to be the City’s electrical supplier for a period of 36 months beginning November, 2022 through December, 2025 at a contract rate of $0.06221. (current rate is $0.04936) (alternate 12 month contract at $0.06765).
Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
With above motion stricken, all voted aye to approve the agenda.
Motion by Mayor Dandoy with a second from CM Shearer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 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 & 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 February. Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilman Christy
1.Motion to install “No Parking Between Signs” at 240 Third Street on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
2.Motion to reappoint John Reddick to the Butler County-City Connoquenessing Creek Flood Control Authority for a four-year term which expires December 31, 2025. Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
3.Motion to reappoint David Malarkey to the Butler County-City Connoquenessing Creek Flood Control Authority for a four-year term which expires December 31, 2025. Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
Councilman Shearer
4.Motion to approve renewing the service agreement for two years from 2Krew Security & Surveillance at a monthly cost of $46.95 for the fire alarm system in the City Building.
Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
5.Motion to approve renewing the service agreement for two years from 2Krew Security & Surveillance at a monthly cost of $38.95 for the security alarm system in the Office of the City Treasurer. Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
6.Motion to re-approve payment to the Shade Tree Commission in the amount of $2,614.39 that represents the adjusted remaining proceeds from the City’s 2021 shade tree tax due to a clerical error. (Total paid to Shade Tree from 2021 tax levy is $6,066.87). LIN 01 455 540. Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
7.Motion to approve a proposal submitted by Maher Duessel Certified Public Accountants for auditing services for Fiscal Year 2021 through 2023 as outlined in their engagement letter of February 14, 2022, and to authorize the City Clerk to sign said letter on behalf of City Council. Second by Mayor Dandoy. All voted aye.
8.Motion to pass City Resolution No. 2022-03-24; authorizing Mayor Dandoy and the City Clerk to sign all documents relating to the Keystone Grant award received by the Butler Area Public Library. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
Councilman Christy
9.Motion to approve Joshua A. Carlini’s resignation from the Butler Bureau of Fire effective March 27, 2022. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
Mayor Dandoy
10.Motion to reappoint Kerry Dowdy as the city’s Section 504/ADA Officer for 2022. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
11.Motion to reapprove the Residential Anti-Displacement, Acquisition, Demolition and Relocation Assistance Plan applicable to the Community Development Block Grant program. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
12.Motion to reapprove the Citizen Participation Plan and Grievance Form; the Citizen Complaint/Grievance Process; and the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Action Plan for the City of Butler and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler Community Development Block Grant/Home Programs. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
13.Motion to designate Veronica Walker as the City’s Fair Housing Officer for 2022. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
14.Motion to approve closing Main Street from Diamond Park to Penn Street and W. Penn Street from Main Street to the flagpole in Alameda Park, for the Butler Road Race event, sponsored by Butler County Family YMCA, to be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 8:15 AM until 10:45 AM. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
15.Motion to 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 5, 2022, from 8:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
- Motion to approve the General Release and Settlement Agreement between the City of Butler and Ronald J. Brown, as presented by Insurance Counsel. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
17.Motion to approve agreement with Butler Downtown to operate the Farmers’ Market at the Farmers’ Market facility from May 7, 2022, until October 31, 2022. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
18.Motion to approve recording of Environmental Covenant for properties with County Parcel Identification numbers.: 561-37-8B-0000, 561-39-1AC-0000, 561-39-1A-0000 as reviewed by the solicitor. Second by Christy. All voted aye.
19.Motion to approve recording of Environmental Covenant for properties with County Parcel Identification number 561-37-1AA-0000 as reviewed by the solicitor. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
20.Motion to approve agreement with CGI Communications, Inc. for the Community Video Tour Book. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
- Motion to hire a temporary supervisor through Specialized Staffing for three to six hours per week to oversee and review the daily activities in the treasurer’s office and to address employee questions. Second by CM Shearer. All voted aye.
- Motion to enter into an agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co. the fireworks display for July 4, 2022 (not to exceed $18,500) contingent upon review by the city solicitor. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.
The City Treasurer presented a Monthly Intake Report for February 2022.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $374,499.57; from the parking fund – $44,274.93; from the capital projects fund – $4,037.60 and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $43,392.48; for a grand total of $701,731.58. Motion by Mayor Dandoy with second from CM Christy to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
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.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, March 26th
Mayor Dandoy adjourned the meeting at 7:39 PM.
