May 24, 2018

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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
May 24, 2018
 

Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Deacon Mitch Natali, St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE AWARD:

Paul & Sherrie Frenchak – 810 Wood Street

Mayor Smith presented James Coulter with a plaque and key to the City in honor of his years of service as the city solicitor.

Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Bonus to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 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 April.

MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS

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

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

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilman Walter

  1. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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 Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  2. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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 CM Roche. All voted aye.
  3. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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 CM Bonus. All voted aye.
  4. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2018-05-24; the City of Butler’s Fair Housing Resolution. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to designate Veronica Walker as the City’s Fair Housing Officer for 2018.  Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.
  6. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2018-05-24B approving to revise the 2015 CDBG program as follows: Reduce the (Centre City) Curb/Sidewalk line item by $50,000, reduce the Fire Station/Equipment line item by $2,961.64, reduce the Clearance line item by $5,000 and reallocate a total of $57,961.64 to Street Reconstruction (paving); targeting the blighted streets in the south side of the City. Second by Mayor Smith.  All voted aye.
  7. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1763; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 69; Purchasing; Article II; Rules and Regulations, of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler. Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.

Councilman Smith

  1. Motion to direct the city clerk to advertise for bids to replace the air conditioning units on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the city building. Second by Mayor Smith.  All voted aye.
  2. Motion to approve the agreement with Grace Youth & Family Foundation to provide a summer recreation program for the City. Second by CM Bonus.  All voted aye.
  3. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1762, an ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania amending Chapter 224, Skates, Roller Blades and Skateboards, of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  4. Motion to approve a revised agreement with the Butler Area Softball League.  Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to approve the agreement with Butler Presbyterian Churches to provide a recreational program for the City playgrounds. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.

Councilman Bonus

  1. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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 Walter. All voted aye.
  2. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1761, an ordinance of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania authorizing the City to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Butler Township for the purpose of sharing public works personnel and equipment. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  3. Motion to approve a bid from Gargiulo Landscape in the amount of $15,180.00 for brick restoration on a portion of Oak Street. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  4. Motion to approve the bid in the amount of $12,770.00 from Young & Sons Excavation for the demolition of 220 Fifth Avenue. Second by CM Roche. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to accept the quote from Day Ford, Inc. for the purchase of a 2018 Ford Escape (U9G) SE 4 AWD (4) in the amount of $22,119.75 for use by the zoning and code management officers. (Costars contract #26-104). LIN 01 427 270. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.

Councilman Roche

  1. Motion to approve a request from Firefighter James A. Reeder to apply the provisions of the Pennsylvania Heart & Lung Act beginning May 23, 2018 for a work-related injury that he sustained on October 14, 2017. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to ratify the Tentative Agreement by and between the City and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 114, for the duration effective as of January 1, 2018 and terminating on December 31, 2019, to be effective as of April 27, 2018. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.
  3. Motion to approve a Termination of Agreement for Application Hosting and Technology Support Services dated February 10, 2017 with ESO Solutions, Inc. Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.

Mayor Smith

  1. Motion for the second reading and adoption 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 approve City Resolution No. 2018-05-24A, a resolution of the City of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, adopting policy protecting individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations. Second by CM Walter.  All voted aye.
  3. Motion to accept the bid from Day Ford, Inc. in the amount of $83,781.00 for the purchase of (3) three 2018 Ford Explorer Interceptors to be used in the police department. (Costars Contract #13-026) LIN 01 410 270. Second by CM Roche.  All voted aye.
  4. Motion to direct the city clerk to advertise for bids for the upfitting of three 2018 Ford Explorer Interceptors to be used in the police department. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to purchase one (1) Mini-4000 4TB all Flash, 4 core i5 Processor from Ascent Data, LLC in the amount of $4,678.83 for the police department. LIN 01 410 216. Second by CM Walter.  All voted aye.

The City Treasurer presented a Monthly Intake Report for April, 2018.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $369,204.53; from the parking fund – $191,250.59; from the capital projects fund – $4,046.53; and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $4,415.56; for a grand total of $568,917.21. 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 Councilman Smith

City Building closed: Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day and Thursday, June 14th in observance of Flag Day.

First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, May 26th

Neighborhood Drug Watch meeting – May 30th, 7:00 PM; Holly Pointe Building

Mayor Smith recessed the meeting at 7:37 PM for an Executive Session. Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at 8:03 PM.

Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:03 PM.

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