MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
July 14, 2016
Mayor Donaldson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Mayor Donaldson and Council members Walter, Kline, Schontz and Roche were present.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Jerry Oliver is interested in purchasing the property at 1014-1018 W. New Castle Street. The property will need rezoned from R-2 so that his company can use it for bill boards.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Councilman Walter
- Motion to direct the city clerk to seek proposals for a general obligation loan, not to exceed $145,000.00 for the purchase of a used Street Sweeper for use in the streets department. Second by Mayor Donaldson. All voted aye.
Councilman Schontz
- Motion to direct the city clerk to advertise for bids for a used Pelican P Three Wheel Boom Street Sweeper for the Streets Department. Second by Mayor Donaldson. All voted aye.
- Motion to approve a block party on Linden Street on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
After Council Actions, Council discussed the 2016 finances as well as looking ahead to the 2017 budget.
CM Walter suggested parking meters on Main Street, partnering with Butler Ambulance Service, permitting the use of alcohol in the city parks and charging fees for such, council not to be paid for the months of November and December, a regional police department and also a referendum to change the city to Home Rule.
Mayor Donaldson asked what the plan will be to meet financial obligations through 2016. Suggestions are taking a 2017 TRAN in 2016 or applying for a state funded loan. Neither is a solution and 2017 will show a shortfall much earlier than 2016.
Looking ahead council discussed options for the 2017 budget to allow for potential retirees that would receive vacation, holiday and sick buybacks. A fire district merger, city operated garbage service, a city manager and a finance director and collective bargaining agreement concessions.
Mayor Donaldson adjourned the meeting at 8:11 PM.
