Category: Meeting Minutes

MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
July 25, 2013

Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:07PM. Mayor Stock and Council members Scott, Kline, Schontz and Guard were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed a moment of silence.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD:

• Bill Young spoke about the Skate Park repairs and improvements.

PRESENTATIONS:
• Preservation Awards
• Joe Gray – Farmer’s National Bank Building
• Brian & Toni Fell – 220 East Pearl Street

Motion by CW Guard with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 27, 2013. All voted aye.

MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)

All department reports for the month of June were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilwoman Scott

1. Motion to direct the City Clerk to prepare and release a request for proposals (RFP) for traffic signal maintenance for the years 2014 and 2015. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
2. Motion to approve the 2014 Minimum Municipal Obligations for the City’s three pension plans as follows: for the Firefighters Pension Plan – $189,046 and for the Police Pension Plan – $161,788 and the Officers and Employees Pension Plan – zero. Second by CM Schontz.All voted aye.
3. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1678; an ordinance of the City of Butler, Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Chapter 212; Rental Occupancy Reports; § 212-1. Report of lessees and occupants required. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

Councilwoman Kline

4. Motion to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Butler County Historical Society to transfer the title of the Bantam Jeep. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

Councilman Schontz

5. Motion to approve the retirement of Ralph Graham, from the Streets Department, following 42 years of service, effective August 10, 2013. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
6. Motion to authorize the City Clerk to begin the hiring process with a hire date of August 10, 2013, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Ralph Graham. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
7. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1676; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 226; Solid Waste; Article 1; Garbage and Rubbish; §226-10. Violations and Penalties. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
8. Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1677; An ordinance of the City of Butler, Pennsylvania, formerly adopting Leyland Way as a public street. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.
9. Motion to award the contract for 2013 street paving to Shields Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the amount of $99,036.67. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
10. Motion to install “No Parking” signs on the east side of Coal Street on a 90-day trial basis. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.
11. Motion to accept the bid from Bauer Excavating in the amount of $4,380.00 to repair the sink hole on Hansen Avenue. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
12. Motion to approve payment to A.P. Wise Excavating, LLC in the amount of $7,340.00 for demolition of 127 Morton Avenue upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

Councilwoman Guard

13. Motion to approve a lease agreement between the City of Butler and the Butler Area Midget Football League (BAMFL) for use of facilities in Butler Memorial Park and to designate the City’s Director of Parks, Recreation & Public Property as its agent for enforcing the terms of said agreement for the period commencing August 1st through November 30th. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

Mayor Stock

14.Motion to appoint Kenneth L. Henry to the Butler Area Sewer Authority to fill the remainder of Joe Bratkovich’s term which expires December 31, 2013. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for June, 2013.

In the absence of the City Controller, the City Clerk presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $261,224.45; from the capital projects fund – $20,944.28; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $5,273.47 for a grand total of $287,442.20. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

• ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MS4 announcement
WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock
Meter Monitors to begin testing handheld ticketing equipment August 1st – new tickets will be receipts – payment remains the same.

Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:57 PM.

MINUTES

City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
June 27, 2013

Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Mayor Stock and Council members Scott, Kline, Schontz and Guard were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Reverend James W. Dollhopf, First English Lutheran Church.

PRESENTATIONS:

Peter Bess, Youth Librarian; Butler Area Public Library presented the programs available for youth, ranging from infant to 18 years of age.

Chelynne Curci, the Main Street Manager, Butler Downtown presented an update from the Butler Downtown and the various committees.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD:

Mark Krenitsky discussed several issues.

Neighborhood Pride Awards
• Angela Panei
• Robert Schnur
• Stephen and Marsha Green

Motion by CW Guard with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 23, 2013. All voted aye.

The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on June 25, 2013:

1. City Council, acting as the Board of Health, and under the provisions of the Third Class City Code, Section XXIII, (b) Abatement of Public Nuisances, Section 2321, found the following subject structure detrimental to public health and order its removal by demolition:

400 Third Street

Motion by Mayor Stock. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)

All department reports for the month of May were approved by individual, unanimous votes.
COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilwoman Scott

1. Motion for the adoption of City Ordinance No. 1675; 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 $205,600.00 for the purpose of the purchase of police cruisers, street lighting engineering costs and street paving. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

Councilman Schontz

2. Motion to reappoint Tom Graham to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 3 year term ending June, 2016. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

3. Motion to reappoint Joe Caparosa to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 4 year term ending June, 2017. Second CW Kline. All voted aye.

4. Motion to appoint Brian McCafferty to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 3 year term ending June, 2016. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

5. Motion to accept the bid from Uhl Construction in the amount of $170,015.00 for reconstructing the existing bridge along North 6th Avenue between West Penn Street and Pine Street. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

6. Motion to approve an agreement between the City of Butler and the Butler Area Housing & Community Development Corporation after review by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

7. Motion to accept the bid from Bauer Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $17,180.00 for installing a storm sewer system along both E. Walnut Street and Broad Street. LIN 01 430 373 Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

8. Motion to accept the bid from Joseph Palmieri Construction in the amount of $9,450.00 for installing a new sidewalk and curb along a section of Morton Avenue.
LIN 18 430 439 Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

9. Motion to award the demolition of 127 Morton Avenue to A P Wise Excavating in the amount of $7,340.00 based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

10. Motion to pass City Resolution No. 2013-06-27C; authorizing Mayor Stock to sign an Agreement between the City of Butler and PennDOT for the ARLE Grant. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

Councilwoman Guard

11. Motion to approve the agreement with the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Community Center to provide a recreational program for the City playgrounds. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

12. Motion to approve the agreement with the Butler Area Midget Football League for 2013. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

13. Motion to approve the bid received from P & W Construction, Co., Inc. for repairs on the salt storage building in the amount of $4,870.00. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

14. Motion to approve the amended cooperation agreement with the Butler Downtown Group for management of the West New Castle Street Plaza. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

Mayor Stock

15. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-06-27, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Butler authorizing the filing of an application with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for participation in the Main Street Program and further authorizing the mayor and city clerk to make minor modifications to said resolution to comply with program guidelines provided that a copy of any amended resolution be distributed to all Council members. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

16. Motion to express the support of City Council for an application to be submitted by the Butler Downtown Group to participate in the DCED Main Street Program and, assuming DCED approves said application, to commit, annually, $10,000.00 of City funds in support of the “Butler Has It All” Program in Fiscal Year 2014 through Fiscal Year 2016. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

17. Motion to extend the cooperation agreement between the City of Butler and the Butler Downtown Group after review by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

18. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-06-27A, a resolution of the City of Butler urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend the state Prevailing Wage Act (Act 442 of 1961). Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

19. Motion to ratify and authorize execution of the tentative collective bargaining agreement between the City and Local 757/Council 84 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

20. Motion to approve Pennsylvania Heart & Lung Act benefits for Lieutenant Stephen Evanko beginning on June 6, 2013 for a work-related injury he sustained on June 6, 2013. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

21. Motion to enter into an indemnification agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler for the Centre City Project. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

22. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-06-27B, a resolution supporting the Redevelopment Capital Assistance grant in the amount of Two Million ($2,000,000) Dollars for the development of Centre City. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

Announcements:

Reappoint Nadine Tripodi to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler for a 5 year term ending June, 2018.

Reappoint Beth Gillan and Chip Marra to the City Shade Tree Commission for 3 year terms ending June, 2016.

The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for May, 2013.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $220,540.10; from the capital projects fund – $15,842.75; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $16,072.84 for a grand total of $252,455.69. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

• ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MS4 announcement
WISR City Hall – CM Schontz
Baseball, Band, Boom – July 4th

Boards and Authorities openings:
o Civil Service Board – to replace Jonathan Dreyer
o Butler Area Sewer Authority – to fill remaining term of Joe Bratkovich (Dec. 2013)

Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM.

MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Butler, Pennsylvania
May 23, 2013

Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Mayor Stock and Council members Scott, Kline, Schontz and Guard were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed an invocation given by Pastor Don Short, from Grace at Calvary Church.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD:

Heather Dovenspike, Dunbar Center – presented information about the upcoming playground activities.

PRESENTATIONS:
Neighborhood Pride Awards
• Anna Heasley
• Carol Bahorich
• Greco Gas

Motion to accept the minutes with correction to motion 16 due to a clerical error. The cooperation agreement with the Farmers’ Market and Butler Downtown will expire on December 31, 2013 not June 23, 2022. Motion by Mayor Stock. Second by CW Kline.

MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Note: Department Reports Distributed to Council at Tuesday’s Forum Meeting for Review)

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

The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on May 21, 2013:

• Katie Yates attended the Forum meeting and briefed Council on the audit report for Fiscal Year 2012.

COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

Councilwoman Scott

1. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $603,330.00 to NexTier Bank for the 2013 Tax Revenue Anticipation Note. $600,000.00 Principal (LIN 01 472 601) & $3,330.00 Interest (LIN 01 472 600) – payoff date is May 24, 2013. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

2. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-05-23; a resolution of the City of Butler appointing Sharon Snyder as an authorized representative to make requests upon and receive any and all tax information and records from Berkheimer, relative to the collection of taxes for the Taxing Authorities within the Butler County Tax Collection District, as directed and deemed necessary, to be used for official purposes only. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

Councilman Schontz

3. Motion to approve payment to Ken Reilly Contracting in the amount of $5,945.00 for demolition of 518 Virginia Avenue upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221. Second CW Kline. All voted aye.

4. Motion to approve a block party on Peach Street from Cecelia Street to Arthur Way on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from noon to 10:00 PM. Second CW Guard. All voted aye.

5. Motion to approve a block party on Fourth Avenue from Fillmore Street to Pillow Street on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Second CW Scott. All voted aye.

6. Motion to direct the city engineer to advertise for bids to repair the Sixth Avenue Street Bridge. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

Councilwoman Guard

7. Motion to accept the bid from AirVac 911 in the amount of $37,301.00 to replace the exhaust system in the Public Safety Building. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

8. Motion to approve the cooperation agreement with the Butler Downtown Group for management of the West New Castle Street Plaza. Second Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

Mayor Stock

9. Motion to approve the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Action Plan in accordance with Executive Orders 11625, 12138 NS 12432; HUD Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR), PAR 2426.70; Title 24 Part 85.36(E); and Code of Federal Regulations. (Compliance Officer: Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler) Second CW Guard. All voted aye.

10. Motion to reject the bid from Marshall Offstein for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala in the amount of $527.00. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for April, 2013.

The City Controller presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $793,634.57; from the capital projects fund – $18,411.25; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $5,473.86 for a grand total of $817,519.68. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MS4 announcement
WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock
Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 27th
Opening Day – Butler Blue Sox – May 28th
W. New Castle St. Plaza opening – May 31st
Flag Day – June 14th (City Building Closed)
Jeep Invasion – June 14th
Butler Road Race – June 22nd
Cruise-a-Palooza – June 23rd

Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM.

 Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.  Mayor Stock and Council members Scott, Kline and Guard 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 inquired about the possibility that the televised City Council meetings be posted on the City’s website.

PRESENTATIONS:

    Neighborhood Pride Awards

• Kevin & Lynette Caparosa
• William & Jamie Wahler
• Dr. Forzia Chatta

 Motion by CW Scott with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 21, 2013.

 

A Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 1670 amending Chapter 260, the zoning ordinance of the City of Butler, was held at the Forum Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

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

 

 

Councilwoman Scott

 

1.         Motion to return the portion of the 2011 State Aid received by the City paid in excess of the Third Class City Code for the Firefighters’ Pension Plan to the Municipal Pension and Fire Relief Programs Unit in the amount of $47,745.99.  ($30,514.61 to be paid from the Firemen Pension Fund and $17,231.38 to be paid from the General Fund).  Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

2.         Motion to accept the bid from NexTier Bank for a general obligation loan of $205,600.00 with an interest rate of 2.39% per annum.  Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

 

Councilwoman Kline

 

3.         Motion to approve the conditional hiring of Timothy A. Iman as a full-time Hoseman in the Bureau of Fire.   Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

4.         Motion to direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the sale of the antique fire engine.  Second by CW Scott.  All voted aye.

 

 

Mayor Stock

 

5.         Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1670; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 260, the zoning ordinance of the City of Butler, to rezone tax parcel 563-6-227, which is partially in the C-2 zoning district and partially in the R-2 zoning district and partially in the M-1 zoning district so that said parcel is entirely in the M-1 zoning district. Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

6.         Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1674; 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 by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

7.         Motion to approve an extension with the contract with Cargill, Inc. to purchase road salt for an additional one (1) year term commencing July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2014.  (SHACOG Purchasing Alliance)  Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

8.         Motion to approve a Right-of-Way agreement with West Penn Power for the Kittanning Street Bridge Project. Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

9.         Motion to approve the retirement of Paul Snyder, from the Office and Business      Community Department, following 13 years of service, effective August 10, 2013.

Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

10.       Motion to authorize the City Clerk to begin the hiring process to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Paul Snyder.  Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

 

Councilwoman Guard

 

11.       Motion to enter into a lease agreement with the Butler County Bears, LLC, (in cooperation with the Butler Area Midget Football League) to lease the football field, together with the parking lots adjacent thereto, situated in Memorial Park for the period commencing April 1, 2013 through July 29, 2013. Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

12.       Motion to approve a lease agreement between the City of Butler and the Butler Area Baseball Association (BABA) for use of facilities in Father Marinaro Park and to designate the City’s Director of Parks, Recreation & Public Property as its agent for enforcing the terms of said agreement for the period commencing April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.  Second by CW Scott.  All voted aye.

Mayor Stock

 

13.       Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1671; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 226 – Solid Waste; § 226-13; Violations and Penalties. Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

14.       Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1672; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 232 – Snow and Ice Removal; § 232-5; Violations and Penalties. Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

15.       Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1673; an ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 248 – Junked Vehicles; § 248-7; Violations and Penalties. Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

16.       Motion to extend the cooperation agreement for the Farmers’ Market with Butler Downtown until December 31, 2013. Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

17.       Motion to ratify a revision to the City’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations governing the hiring of entry-level police officers and firefighters. Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

18.       Motion to designate Councilman Rick Schontz as the City’s voting delegate and member of the resolutions committee for the annual convention of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities scheduled for June 25 – 28, in State College, Pennsylvania. Second by CW Scott.  All voted aye.

 

19.       Motion to approve consent for access to the property that was formerly the Franklin Glass Company to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to conduct the “selected response” at the site. Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

20.       Motion to enter into an agreement with the City of Butler Bureau of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #32 for a 24 month trial period for reimbursement to the K-9 Officers for K-9 expenses incurred at the officers’ homes. Second by CW Scott.  All voted aye.

 

21.       Motion to direct the City Clerk to advertise for sale one used 2008 Chevy Impala from the City’s Bureau of Police that is currently not in running condition. Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

22.       Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2013-04-25 obligating $20,500.00 of City revenues to the Butler Transit Authority for fiscal year 2013/2014. Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for March, 2013.   

In the absence of the City Controller, the City Clerk presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $295,078.90; from the capital projects fund – $1,280.60; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $117,292.21 for a grand total of $413,651.71. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented.  All voted aye.

• ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 MS4 announcement

WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock

Shade Tree Spring Clean-up – Saturday, April 27, 2013

Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:29 PM.

 

Mayor Stock called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.  Mayor Stock and Council members Kline, Schontz and Guard were present. The pledge of allegiance to the flag followed instrumental performance of “My Country tis of Thee” and an invocation given by Pastor Todd Wentworth, First Baptist Church.

 

PERSONS TO BE HEARD:

 

Shade Tree Commission: 

• Julie Dandoy gave a brief history of the Shade Tree Commission and its mission.
• Jill Kraus updated council on several projects.  Business owners in the city must contact the Shade Tree Commission for pruning of the trees in the business district.  The Commission welcomes any volunteers and funds.

 

VOICe: 

• Becky Rosenbloom was presented a Proclamation for Sexual Abuse Awareness Month in April.        

 

 

Motion by CM Schontz with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 28, 2013.

 

 

 

 

All department reports for the month of January were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

 

 

Councilman Schontz

 

1.      Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1670; an             ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 260, the zoning ordinance of the          City of Butler, to rezone tax parcel 563-6-227, which is partially in the C-2 zoning district and partially in the R-2 zoning district and partially in the M-1 zoning district        so that said parcel is entirely in the M-1 zoning district. Second by Mayor Stock.     All voted aye.

2.         Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1674; 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 by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

3.         Motion to approve payment to A.P. Wise Excavating in the amount of $11,740.00    for the demolition of 319 ½ E. Jefferson Street and 112 Garfield Avenue, upon         final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer.  LIN 18 427 221      Second by Mayor Stock.  All voted aye.

 

4.         Motion to award the demolition of 518 Virginia Avenue to Ken Reilly Contracting in the amount of $5,945.00, based upon the general specifications of the contract            and the release by the City Solicitor.  Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

Councilwoman Guard

 

 

5.         Motion to appoint William O’Donnell to the City of Butler Parks, Recreation         Grounds & Facilities Authority to fill out the term for Perry O’Malley which            expires on January 1, 2016.  Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

Mayor Stock

 

6.         Motion to accept the proposal from Frames & Pixels, Inc. in the amount of   $2,550.00 to remove the virus, migrate the data, redesign the site, transition the   old information and provide training for use of the system and thereafter, host the             site for $240.00 annually.  Second by CM Schontz.  All voted aye.

 

7.        Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1671; an             ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 226 – Solid Waste; Article II;          Trash Accumulation and Plant Growth; § 226-13; Violations and Penalties.              Second by CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

8.        Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1672; an             ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 232 – Streets and Sidewalks;           Article II; Snow and Ice Removal; § 232-5; Violations and Penalties.  Second by      CW Kline.  All voted aye.

 

9.        Motion for the introduction and first reading of City Ordinance No. 1673; an             ordinance of the City of Butler amending Chapter 248 – Vehicles, Junked; § 248-            7; Violations and Penalties.  Second by CM Schontz.  All voted aye.

 

10.       Motion to accept the bid from Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac-Oldsmobile, Inc. in the           amount of $47,800.00 for the purchase of (3) three police cruisers.  Second by CW Guard.  All voted aye.

 

 

The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for February, 2013.

• On March 1, 2013, Sara Pellegrini was appointed as First Deputy Treasurer. 

 

In the absence of the City Controller, the City Clerk presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $182,733.84; from the capital projects fund – $10,201.50; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $643.15 for a grand total of $193,578.49. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CW Kline to approve payment of bills as presented.  All voted aye.

 

 

• ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

MS4 announcement

WISR City Hall –  Mayor Stock

March 29^th – City Building Closed – Good Friday

K-9 Spaghetti Dinner net proceeds – $3,283.44   

 

Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:38 PM.