April 26, 2018

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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
April 26, 2018

Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mayor Smith and Council members Walter, Smith, Bonus and Roche were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Pastor Steve Ogle, Community Life Church.

  • PRESENTATIONS:

 

Entrepreneurship Academy: Seniors from Butler, Slippery Rock and Knoch High Schools enrolled in the Academy presented their project called “Butler Yak Outfitters”. For more information visit: www.entrepreneurshipacademy.net

Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 2018. All voted aye.

Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to acknowledge receipt of the monthly minutes from RACB, including the CDBG/HOME Program activities. All voted aye.

Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to approve the monthly Butler Downtown report. All voted aye.

MONTHLY BOARDS AND AUTHORITIES LIAISON REPORTS

Liaisons gave brief reports from boards and authorities that met in March.

MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS

(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)

Department reports for the month of March were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilman Walter

  1. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1757, an ordinance of the City of Butler amending part two, Chapter 57 (police pension plan) of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler to incorporate plan changes resulting from a request from the Police Pension Board and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 32.  Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to accept a proposal and award a contract to Bruce-Merrilees Electric Company, New Castle, Pennsylvania, for traffic signal repairs for 2018 and 2019.   Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  3. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1759; An ordinance of the City of Butler amending part three, Chapter 57 (Firefighters Pension Plan) of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler to incorporate plan changes resulting from collective bargaining negotiations during fiscal year 2018; to increase plan member contributions from three percent of a participant’s regular monthly wages (base salary plus longevity pay plus shift-differential pay) to five percent. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  4. Motion to approve payment to USBank in the amount of $102,643.77 for interest due on General Obligation Bonds Series B-2015. LIN 01 472 800. Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to approve payment to USBank in the amount of $3,964.36 for interest due on General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series A-2015. LIN 01 472 800. Second by CM Roche.  All voted aye.
  6. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1760; an ordinance increasing the indebtedness of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania by the issue of a General Obligation Note in the amount of $200,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing vehicles and equipment for various departments within the City of Butler.  Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.

Councilman Smith

  1. Motion to approve an agreement with the Butler Midget Football League for the 2018 season. Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to enter into an agreement with the Butler Area Softball League to lease the Pony League Field at Father Marinaro Park commencing May 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018.   Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.

Councilman Bonus

  1. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1755, an ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania amending the City’s traffic control schedules contained in Chapter 245 of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler by making permanent the experimental regulations previously adopted by city council on a 90-day trial basis. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  2. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1756, an ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania amending the City’s traffic control schedule contained in Chapter 245 of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler; Article V, Handicapped Parking; §245-44, Requirements for Application. Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.
  3. Motion to approve the bid from A. Liberoni, Inc. for Contract #1; 2018 Curb Ramp/Sidewalk Replacement Project in the amount of $89,635.55. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  4. Motion to approve the bid from A. Liberoni, Inc. for Contract #2; 2018 Paving Project in the amount of $96,238.00. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  5. Based on recommendation from his chain of command and satisfactory completion of his probationary period, motion to grant permanent employment status as of April 4, 2018 to Thomas Stoughton. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.

Councilman Roche

  1. Motion to ratify a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the City and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 114, for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to enter into a Memo of Understanding with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 114 for the purpose of discussing the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.

Mayor Smith

  1. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1758 (aka Floodplain Ordinance), an ordinance requiring all persons, partnerships, businesses, and corporations to obtain a permit for any construction or development; providing for the issuance of such permits; setting forth certain minimum requirements for new construction and development within areas of the City of Butler which are subject to flooding; and establishing penalties for any persons who fail, or refuse to comply with, the requirements or provisions of this ordinance. Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to enter into an agreement with Ascent Data for IT support in the police department effective April 15, 2018 through April 14, 2019. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  3. Motion to approve a Retirement and General Release agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #32 and William Mayhugh, III. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  4. Motion for the City of Butler to participate in the Student Municipal Representative Program for the 2018-2019 school year. Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to approve the appointment of John A. Smith to the Revolving Loan Fund Committee as proposed by the Economic Restructuring Committee of Butler Downtown. Second by CM Walter. CM Walter, CM Smith, CM Bonus and CM Roche voted aye.  Mayor Smith abstained.
  6. Motion to approve the appointment of Matt McCune to the Revolving Loan Fund Committee as proposed by the Economic Restructuring Committee of Butler Downtown. Second by CM Walter.  All voted aye.

In the absence of the City Treasurer, Councilman Bonus presented a Monthly Intake Report for March, 2018.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $291,101.28; from the parking fund – $33,950.41; from the capital projects fund – $23,869.63; and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $24,913.15; for a grand total of $373,834.47. Motion by Mayor Smith with second from CM Walter to approve payment of bills as presented.  All voted aye.

  • ANNOUNCEMENTS:

WISR City Hall – Mayor Smith and Jimmy Chiprean

First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, April 28th.

Neighborhood Pride Awards – Please submit nominations.

Community Life Church will clean-up Father Marinaro Park on May 5th.

Public Meeting for the Architectural District – May 23rd; 7:00 PM; Council Chambers

Mayor Smith recessed the meeting at 8:01 PM for an Executive Session. Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at 8:20 PM.

Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM.

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