MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
November 21, 2013
Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Mayor Stock and Council members Scott, Kline, Schontz and Guard were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Pastor Steve Ogle, CommunityLifeChurch.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
- Mark Krenitsky – likes changes at RotaryPark. Voiced concerns over the Center City Project and feels that the salary for the Mayor should be increased.
- Denny Offstein – thanked Mayor Stock and everyone for their support of the K-9 project.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Neighborhood Pride Awards
Karen Nebel, 300 First Street
Mitchell Insurance, 400 North Main Street
Motion by CW Scott with second from CW Guard to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 24, 2013. All voted aye.
A Public Meeting was held at the Forum Meeting at 6:30 PM on November 19, 2013 for Ordinance No. 1679 (BAMM Plan). There was no public comment.
MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)
All department reports for the month of October were approved by individual, unanimous votes.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilwoman Scott
1. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1681, an ordinance of the City of Butler fixing the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2014. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
2. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1682, 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 2014. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
3. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1683, 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 2014. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
4. Motion to ratify the change of the city’s health and vision from Highmark Direct to Highmark Self-Funded through Municipal Employers Insurance Trust (MEIT) and to retain Benefits Network at a cost of $12,000 per year. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
5. Motion to approve City Resolution no. 2013-11-21 approving to revise the 2010 CDBG program as follows: Reduce the Public Facilities line item by $50,000 and reallocate the same amount to the Fire Station/Equipment line item; and, reduce the Commercial Façade Improvement line item by $20,000 and reallocate the same amount to the Street Improvement – Reconstruction line item. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Kline
6. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1680, an ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania amending Chapter 139 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Butler to adopt the 2009 International Fire Code regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards and providing for the issuance of permits and collection fees therefore. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
7. Motion to approve a purchase in the amount of $26,200.00 for one 2014 Ford Utility Interceptor AWD. The remainder amount of $23,800.00 will be used to purchase upfitting for the vehicle as well as radios and equipment for the fire department. LIN 01 411 270 (Note: These are being purchased in accordance with the provisions of the Commonwealth’s General Services Cooperative Purchasing Program and will be paid with $50,000.00 from the 2010 CDBG Funds.) Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
Councilman Schontz
8. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1679, an ordinance of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, amending Chapter 260 (zoning) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Butler and all prior amendments thereto. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
9. Motion to reappoint Charlie Savannah to the Butler Transit Authority for a 5 year term ending December 31, 2018 Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
10. Motion to approve a bid submitted by and award the Fiscal Year 2014 contract for supply of the City’s asphalt materials to Wiest Asphalt Products & Paving, Inc., as follows:
9.5MM Superpave Wearing Course FOB $70.00 per ton; 19MM Superpave FOB $60.00 per ton and to Russell Standard Corporation; E-3 Emulsion Placed $2.259/gallon. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
11. Motion to approve a bid submitted by and award the Fiscal Year 2014 contract for supply of the City’s limestone materials to M & M Lime Co., Inc. as follows: Unit Price Delivered at Job Site: #2A – 17.73 per ton; #4 – $18.23 per ton; #8 – $21.88 per ton; #57 – 19.48 per ton. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
12. Motion to approve a bid submitted by and award the Fiscal Year 2014 contract for supply of the City’s petroleum products to Purvis Brothers, Inc. of Butler as follows:
Unleaded $2.7197 per gallon; Diesel $3.0655 per gallon. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
13. Motion to approve a first amendment to the agreement between the City of Butler and the Butler Area Housing & Community Development Corporation for the Incorporation of Recitals. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
14. Motion to install a No Parking sign across from the driveway at 401 West Fulton Street on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
15. Motion to approve payment to A.P. Wise Excavating, LLC in the amount of $6,820.00 for the demolition of 433 Mercer Street upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221 Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Guard
16. Motion to accept the resignation from William O’Donnell from the City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds & Facilities Authority, whose term ends January 1, 2016. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Guard announced that she will resign, effective December 31, 2013.
Mayor Stock
17. Motion to appoint Cindy McKnight to the Butler Area Sewer Authority to fill the remainder of Joe Lucas’ term which expires December 31, 2015. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
18. Motion to reappoint Kenneth Henry to the Butler Area Sewer Authority for a five- year term which expires December 31, 2018. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $168,926.00; from the capital projects fund – $52,254.20; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $9,020.00 for a grand total of $230,200.20. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock
City Building closed November 28th & 29th
Spirit of Christmas Parade – November 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Small Business Saturday – November 30, 2013
Letters of Interest for position of City Councilperson – deadline is December 6, 2013
Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:41PM.
