October 27, 2022

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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
October 27, 2022, 7PM

Agenda:  2022 Agenda Oct 27

Mayor Dandoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Deacon Jim Shope, All Saints Parish.

The following actions took place at the Forum Meeting held on October 13, 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.

  1. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2022-10-13; a resolution of the City of Butler, authorizing the submission of an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for funding through the CDBG Program, as authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act [42 USC 5301 and 24 CFR Part 570], and further certifying compliance with the requirements of said program. Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Reese. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to approve the retirement of Sergeant Cheryl L. Litz from the Butler Bureau of Police following 22 years of service, effective October 6, 2022. Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Herr. All voted aye.
  3. Motion to ratify a revision to the City’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations governing the hiring of entry-level police officers and firefighters, as well as promotions within the respective department. (The Civil Service Commission, represented by Tom Graham, adopted the 2022 Civil Service Rules and Regulations on October 4, 2022 and copies were distributed to mayor and council on October 5, 2022). Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

4.Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2022-10-13A; a resolution of the City of Butler in support of the sale of the Butler Area Sewer Authority Wastewater System to the Pennsylvania American Water Company; authorizing communication of information and cooperation with Pennsylvania American Water Company; instructing special counsel to intervene in Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission proceedings regarding proposed sale in support of sale; ratifying all actions taken hereto with respect to the negotiation and preparation of the asset purchase agreement; and rescinding inconsistent resolutions. Motion by Mayor Dandoy.  Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

  1. Motion to approve the promotion of Patrol Officer Myles Bizub to the rank of Sergeant in the Butler Bureau of Police effective October 23, 2022. Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Herr. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to approve closing Main Street from West Pearl Street to Wayne Street, for the Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by Butler County Veterans Committee, to be held on Thursday, November 11, 2022 from 10:15 AM until 12:15 PM. Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Christy. All voted aye.

Mayor Dandoy made a motion to amend the agenda to add the following two motions:

Motion to approve the Trunk or Treat event to be held in Father Marinaro Park by St. Luke Lutheran Church and CCR on October 22, 2022 from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm.

Motion to approve the Bundle Up Butler event to be held in Memorial Park by CCR on October 21, 2022 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Second by CM Herr.  All voted aye.  Agenda amended.

7.Motion to approve the Trunk or Treat event to be held in Father Marinaro Park by St. Luke Lutheran Church and CCR on October 22, 2022 from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm.  Motion by CM Herr.  All voted aye.

8.Motion to approve the Bundle Up Butler event to be held in Memorial Park by CCR on October 21, 2022 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Motion by CM Herr.  All voted aye.

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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:

145-151 North Main Street

Motion by Mayor Dandoy.  Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

Mayor Dandoy and Chief O’Neill congratulated and thanked Cheryl Litz for her 22 years of dedicated service to the Butler Bureau of Police and the City of Butler.

Mayor Dandoy and Chief O’Neill congratulated Myles Bizub on his well deserved promotion to Sergeant in the Butler Bureau of Police.

Motion by CM Herr with a second from CM Herr to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of October 27, 2022.

Councilman Shearer requested to amend the 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 2023 to motion to direct the City Clerk to release a request for proposals for a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of one million – five hundred thousand dollars for Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023.  Second by CM Christy.  All voted aye.

All voted aye. Agenda amended.

Motion by Mayor Dandoy with a second from CM Shearer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 2022.  All voted aye.

Motion by Mayor Dandoy with a second from CM Reese 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 September.  Motion by Mayor Dandoy. Second by CM Christy.  All voted aye.

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilman Reese

1.Motion to approve the quote from Shults Ford-Lincoln in the amount of $109,410.00 for a 2023 Ford F750SD for use in the Streets Department to be paid from the Liquid Fuels Tax Revenue Fund.  (Costar Contract #025-E22-467). Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

Councilman Shearer

2.Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $223,362.40 to the County of Butler for debt service for the Butler County Infrastructure Loan Payment. (Note: This payment includes principal payment of $219,000.00 plus interest payment of $4,362.40; due November 1st.)   Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

3.Motion to approve distribution of 2022 State Aid for pension plans as follows:  to the Firefighters’ Pension Plan – $199,661.52, to the Police Pension Plan – $332,739.01, and to the Officers & Employees’ Pension Plan – $1,186.01 with the total amount of 2022 State Aid distributed to pension plans being $533,586.54.    Second by CM Herr.  All voted aye.

4.Motion to pay the first installment of the 2022 small borrowing loan to NexTier Bank.  ($207,840.82; $204,800.00 principal and $3,040.82 interest). Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

5.Motion to direct the City Clerk to release a request for proposals for a Tax Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of one million – five hundred thousand dollars for Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023. Second by CM Christy.  All voted aye.

Councilman Herr

6.Motion to renew a five (5) year contract with Otis Elevator Company for the maintenance of the elevator in the Tier Parking Garage at a cost of $349.23 per month, payable annually in advance ($4,190.76).  Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

7.Motion to accept the bid from Pillow Street A/S for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the amount of $775.00 that is surplus of the needs of the parks department.  Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

Mayor Dandoy

8.Motion to approve the hiring of Barbara Foster for the Assistant Code Enforcement Clerk in the Office of the Business & Community Development, based on a recommendation from the City Zoning & Code Management Officer with an effective date of October 23, 2022.  Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

9.Motion to appoint Larry Christy as the City’s representative for the Butler County Council of Governments (COG). Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

10.Motion to approve City Council’s 2023 meeting schedule, a copy of which will be published in a local newspaper to comply with the Sunshine Act and attached to the minutes of this meeting. Second by CM Christy.  All voted aye.

11.Motion to enter into a lease agreement with the County of Butler for the use of thirty (30) parking spaces on the top level of the Tier Parking Garage. Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

12.Motion to approve closing of E. Diamond Street from Main Street to McKean Street on Friday, February 10, 2023, and the closing of Main Street from Wayne Street to Cunningham Street, and Diamond St. from Washington Street to McKean Street on Saturday, February 11, 2023, for the Carved in Ice event, sponsored by Butler AM Rotary Club. Second by CM Reese.  All voted aye.

13.Motion to approve closing Main Street from Penn Street to Wayne Street and intersecting streets from McKean Street to Washington Street and Penn Street from McKean Street to Bluff Street, beginning at 4:30 PM for approximately 2-1/2 hours, for the Spirit of Christmas Parade sponsored by Butler Radio Network, to be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

14.Motion to Terminate the Lease Agreement with Covenant United Presbyterian Church for the parking lot on East Jefferson Street effective December 31, 2022. Second by CM Shearer.  All voted aye.

The Mayor, in absence of the City Treasurer, presented reports for the month of August and September.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $1,695,129.15; from the parking fund – $45,091.75; from the capital projects fund – $10,277.59 and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $14,096.25; for a grand total of $1,764,594.74.  Motion by Mayor Dandoy with second from CM Shearer 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 29th
  • Trick or Treat, Monday, October 31st from 6PM to 7PM
  • Turkey Trot, November 5th from 8AM to 11:30AM

Mayor Dandoy adjourned the meeting at 7:39 PM.

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