October 20, 2020

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MINUTES
City Council
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
October 20, 2020 7pm via Zoom Meeting

Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mayor Smith and Council members Walter, Smith, Bonus and Dandoy were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Reverend Kimberly van Driel, First English Lutheran Church.

Meeting recessed at 7:05 PM for an executive session to discuss legal issues, real estate and personnel.

Meeting reconvened at 8:06 PM

Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of October 20, 2020.

Motion by Mayor Smith to add a motion to approve the request from John Cyprian, County of Butler Veteran’s Services, for the annual Veteran’s Day Parade to be held on November 11, 2020. Second by CM Walter.  All voted aye.  All voted aye. Agenda amended.

Motion by Mayor Smith with a second from CM Walter to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2020. 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.

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 Smith. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilman Smith

  1. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1791; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 220; Shade Tree; of the codified ordinances of the City of Butler. Second by Mayor Smith. CM Walter, CM Smith, CM Bonus and Mayor Smith voted aye. CM Dandoy voted no.  Motion passed.

Councilman Dandoy

  1. Motion to approve an agreement with Glick Fire Equipment Company, Inc. for a 2021 Pierce Arrow XT 100’ Mid-Mount Tower Ladder at a cost of $1,293,814.00 through COSTARS (Contract #013-055). Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  2. Motion to accept a proposal from NexTier Bank at an interest rate of 3.07% for the financing of the 2021 Pierce Arrow XT 100’ Mid-Mount Tower Ladder at a cost of $1,298,814.00. Second by CM Walter. CM Dandoy made a motion to table. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.  Motion tabled.
  3. Motion to amend previous motion #2 to reflect a cost of $1,346,226.00 less any applicable discounts. Second by Mayor Smith. All voted aye.

Mayor Smith

  1. Motion to accept a proposal from and award a contract to Vogel Disposal, Inc. for the collection of residential solid wastes and recyclable materials for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. (A copy of the fee schedule shall be attached to the minutes of this meeting.) Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
    1. Fee Schedule: Vogel Disposal Service Inc_
  2. Motion to accept the optional proposal from and award a contract to Vogel Disposal, Inc. for the collection of residential solid wastes and recyclable materials for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. (A copy of the fee schedule shall be attached to the minutes of this meeting.) Second by CM Bonus. All voted aye.
    1. Fee Schedule:  Vogel Disposal Service Inc_
  3. Motion to approve the promotion of Police Officer Cheryl Litz to the rank of Sergeant in the Butler Bureau of Police effective October 25, 2020. Second by CM Walter. All voted aye.
  4. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2020-10-20, a resolution approving the City’s Community Development Block Grant Application for FY 2020. Second by CM Dandoy. All voted aye.
  5. Motion to approve the request from John Cyprian, County of Butler Veteran’s Services, for the annual Veteran’s Day Parade to be held on November 11, 2020. Second by CM Dandoy. All voted aye.

The City Treasurer presented a Monthly Intake Report for September, 2020.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $388,477.14; from the parking fund – $34,833.75; from the capital projects fund – $347.50; and from the liquid fuels tax fund – $29,048.95; for a grand total of $452,707.34.  Motion by Mayor Smith with second from CM Walter 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

  • Trick or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 31st from 6PM until 7PM. Rain Date will be November 1st from 6PM until 7PM and will be announced on Code Red.   Parents or guardians are encouraged to follow the CDC recommendations and to be certain their children trick or treat responsibly and maintain social distancing. Residents who would like to participate are encouraged to turn on porch lights or outside lights to signal that trick or treaters are welcome to approach.
  • First Responder Light Up Night – Saturday, October 24th
  • Leaf Dump will be open October 17 through the first week of December.
  • CM Dandoy referenced an article in the Butler Eagle about safe trick or treating during these difficult times with the pandemic. The article is attached to these minutes.

Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:13 PM.

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agenda: Agenda for 20 Oct 20

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