MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
January 23, 2014
Mayor Donaldson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Mayor Donaldson and Council members Scott, Kline, Schontz and May were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Reverend Dan Ledford, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Mark Krenitsky – concerned about Mayor’s wages, Blue Sox being sold to a non-profit and the Penn Theater.
Denny Offstein – wished good luck to Mayor Donaldson, Chief Brown and CM May. Voiced concerns over the Island Playground, and has asked the ButlerTownship to contribute toward the K9 fund.
PRESENTATIONS:
Neighborhood Pride Awards
Linda Buckner – 509 North Washington Street
Loren Stephenson – Dolce Mia’s Bakery – 332 South Main
Motion by CM Schontz with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 19, 2013. All voted aye.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 801 of the Third Class City Code, motion to appoint Mr. William V. May to the position of City Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lisa Guard for a term to expire on the first Monday in January, 2016. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye. Following the vote, Mayor Donaldson administered the Oath of Office to Mr. May.
(Note: The next municipal election is in November 2015, and the term of office for the person elected to the position of City Council at that time shall run from January 2016 to January 2020.)
MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)
All department reports for the month of December and 2013 year-end reports were approved by individual, unanimous votes.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS
Councilwoman Scott
1. Motion to approve payment to the Butler Area Public Library in the amount of $31,955.48 that represents the proceeds from the City’s 2013 library tax. LIN 01 456 540. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
2. Motion to designate Mr. Arthur G. Cordwell as the City’s fair housing officer for 2014. Second CM Schontz. All voted aye.
3. Per recommendation from all three pension boards, motion to reallocate holdings of American Funds in the City’s three pension funds with an ending target asset allocation as follows: (1) Income Fund of America – 5%; (2) Capital Income Builder Fund – 5%; (3) Capital World Bond Fund – 5%; (4) Bond Fund of America – 0%;…..and Capital World Growth & Income Fund – 10% & Euro Pacific Fund – 10%. Manning & Napier will manage the remaining 65% of the assets. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
4. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1686; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 60 of the Codified Ordinances; Personnel Policies; Article VIII; Insurance and Pension Benefits; Section 802; Policies. Second CW Kline. All voted aye.
5. Motion to enter into an agreement with DLG Consultants, LLC to market oil and gas rights. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
Councilwoman Kline
6. Motion to reappoint Chuck Davey to the Bicycle Advisory Commission for a four year term ending on January 1, 2018. Second CM Schontz. All voted aye.
7. Motion to reappoint B. T. Fullerton to the Bicycle Advisory Commission for a four year term ending on January 1, 2018. Second CW Scott. All voted aye.
8. Motion to reappoint Connie Downs to the Bicycle Advisory Commission for a four year term ending on January 1, 2017. (term ended January 1, 2013) Second CM Schontz. All voted aye.
9. Motion to reappoint Andrew Manfred to the Bicycle Advisory Commission for a four year term ending on January 1, 2017. (term ended January 1, 2013) Second CM Schontz. All voted aye.
10. Motion to promote Driver Robert Dougherty to the rank of Lieutenant within the Bureau of Fire. Second CM Schontz. All voted aye.
11. Motion to promote Hoseman Dean Selfridge to the rank of Driver within the Bureau of Fire. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
Councilman Schontz
12. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1685; an ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania amending the City’s traffic control schedule contained in Chapter 245 of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Butler by making permanent experimental regulations previously adopted by City Council on a 90-day trial basis. Second CW Scott. All voted aye.
13. Motion to appoint Sean Gramz to the position of the Code Enforcement Officer. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
Mayor Donaldson
14. Motion to enter into an agreement with the Butler County Humane Society for the option to surrender stray dogs and cats found in the city of Butler to the BCHS. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
15. Motion to adopt City Resolution No. 2013-09-26 designating Melinda Gall to be the City’s representative to work with the Redevelopment Authority, the County, the School District and such other parties as necessary in preparing the TIF Proposal. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.
16. Motion to adopt City Resolution No. 2014-01-23 to request that all municipal authorities meet after 5:30 PM at the CityBuilding to encourage participation by the public. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The promotion of David Adam of the City’s Police Department to the rank of Lieutenant with an effective date of rank of January 26, 2014.
The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for December, 2013 and Annual Report for 2013.
The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $490,868.71; from the capital projects fund – $420.00; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $4,739.29 for a grand total of $496,028.00. Motion by CW Scott with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MS4 announcement – CM Schontz
WISR City Hall – Mayor Donaldson
Mayor Donaldson adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
