City of Butler

Category: Meeting Minutes

  • May 24, 2012

     PRESENTATIONS:

    Maher Duessel – 2011 Audit

    Butler Downtown – New Castle Street “Pavement to Plaza” project

    Cynthia Moore – Summer Food Program

    Jake Gentile – PA Water Projects

    Mayor Stock – K-9 Update

     

    PERSONS TO BE HEARD: 

     

    Robin Miller and O’Shea – Thompson Miller Funeral Home shared the value of service dogs.

     

    CW Guard gave the motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 25, 2012 with an amendment to correct Item 1 to reflect that the motion is for the adoption of City Ordinance No. 1653. Second from 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 April, 2012 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

     

    COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

     

    Councilwoman Scott

     

    1. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2012-05-24; a resolution of the City of Butler appointing Sara Pellegrini and Melissa Foley as authorized representatives 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.

     

    2. Motion to approve payment to the pension funds as follows: 2009 Special Levy; $453.48 to the Police Pension Fund, $623.00 to the Firefighter Pension Fund, and $180.24 to the Officers & Employees Pension Fund. 2010 and 2011 State Aid; $1,169.88 to the Police Pension Fund, $1,607.17 to the Firefighter Pension Fund and $464.94 to the Officers & Employees Pension Fund. Total monies paid back into the pension funds is $4,498.71. This re-payment is due to the reimbursement of funds for non-vested Firefighters per their request. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    3. Motion to approve payment to Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc. in the amount of $4,045.50 and payment to Sam’s Iron & Sheet Metal in the amount of $375.00 for the “park” on W. New Castle Street to be paid from the Shade Tree Fund. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

     

    Councilwoman Kline

     

    4. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1654 extending the cable television franchise given to Armstrong Utilities, Inc. to provide cable, Internet and related services for the residents of the City of Butler for the period commencing August 23, 2021 through August 23, 2026. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

     

    Councilman Schontz

     

    5. Motion for the second reading and adoption of City Ordinance No. 1652 amending the City’s traffic control schedules contained in Chapter 245 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Butler by making permanent experimental regulations previously adopted by City Council on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    6. Motion to create a “2 hour parking zone” on the north side of W. New Castle Street from Church Street to the first alley heading west and to create a “handicapped parking only” space on the first spot west of the Church Street intersection on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    7. Motion to create a “No Parking Between Signs” on Cleveland Street directly across from Stirling Avenue. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    8. Motion to award the demolition of 206-208 S. Monroe Street to AP Wise Excavating in the amount of $12,400.00, based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    9. Motion to award the contract for 2012 street paving to Shields Asphalt Paving in the amount of $211,362.38. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    10. Motion to award the contract for 2012 Curb Ramp Replacement to Joe Palmieri Construction in the amount of $47,000.00. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    11. Motion to create 2-way travel on N. Washington Street between W. New Castle Street and W. North Street on a 90-day trial basis. reference exhibit CON-1 Second by Mayor Stock. CW Kline voted no. Mayor Stock, CW Scott, CW Schontz and CW Guard voted aye.

     

    Mayor Stock

     

     

    12. Motion to appoint Joe Bratkovich to the Butler Area Sewer Authority to fill the unexpired term of Van Peterson which expires December 31, 2013. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye. 

     

     

    The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for April, 2012.

     

    The City Controller, presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $230,519.66; from the capital projects fund – $50,465.00; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $3,303.25 for a grand total of $284,287.91. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

     

     

    • ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     

    WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock and CW Lisa Guard

    Farmers’ Market open

    Blue Sox first game is May 29th

     

    Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 8:13 PM.

     

     

     

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  • June 28, 2012

    PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Stock presented the K-9 Fund update. The fund has received $38,600.00 to date.

     

    CW Guard gave the motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 26, 2012. Second from CW Scott.   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, 2012 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

     

    The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on June 26, 2012:

     

    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 structures detrimental to public health and order their removal by demolition:

     

    118 ½ Hilltop Avenue

    113 Dubois Street

     

    Motion by Mayor Stock. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.    

     

     

    COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

     

    Councilwoman Scott

     

    CW Scott distributed budget preparation materials for Fiscal Year 2013 at Council’s Forum meeting on June 26th. All elected officials and department heads received copies. Revenue projections are due August 25th, and budget requests from departments are due September 1st. A draft 2013 budget will be presented to Council on September 25th.

     

    1. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $604,341.33 to NexTier Bank for the 2012 Tax Revenue Anticipation Note.   ($600K to LIN 01 472 601   &   $4,341.33 to LIN 01 472 600 – payoff date is June 29th) Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    2. Motion to approve payment to Jill Kraus in the amount of $738.04 from the Shade Tree Fund for expenses associated with the W. New Castle Street Plaza. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    Councilman Schontz

     

    3. Motion to approve a block party on Fourth Ave. from Fillmore St. to Pillow St. on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM.   Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    4. Motion to reappoint John Mossman and Anne Thomson to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a two year term ending June 30, 2014. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    5. Motion to reappoint Larry Christy and Jill Kraus to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 2016. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    6. Motion to approve an amendment to the contract with Cargill, Inc. to extend the date from June 30, 2012 to December 31, 2012 to purchase road salt from the 2011 agreement. (SHACOG Purchasing Alliance) Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    7. Motion to award the demolition of 408 Liberty Street and 312 Morton Avenue to A. P. Wise Excavating, LLC in the amount of $14,000.00 based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    8. Motion to approve payment to A.P. Wise Excavating in the amount of $12,400.00 for the demolition of 206-208 S. Monroe Street upon final inspection and approval of the Municipal Engineer. LIN 01 427 221 Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    9. Motion to accept the resignation of Barbara Billek from the Butler Transit Authority. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    10. Motion to install the following Stop signs on a 90-day trial basis:

     

    • Corner of 7th Avenue and American Avenue. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
    • Corner of McKinley Avenue and West Pearl Street. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.
    • Corner of Hazel Avenue and Beckert Avenue. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.
    • Move the stop sign at Pillow Street to the corner of Pillow Street and 5th Avenue. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

     

    11. Motion to award Contract #1 of the ARLE Grant Funded Center Avenue/Monroe Street Intersection Upgrade curb ramp replacement to Mahoning Builders, inc. in the amount of $24,823.00. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

     

    12. Motion to award Contract #2 of the ARLE Grant Funded Center Avenue/Monroe Street Intersection Upgrade signal upgrade to Bronder Technical Service, Inc. in the amount of $22,381.09. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

     

    Mayor Stock

     

    13. Motion to authorize the hiring of one entry-level police officer to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Patrol Officer Erik Hertzog. Second by CW Guard. CW Scott, CM Schontz, CW Guard and Mayor Stock voted aye. CW Kline voted no.

     

    14. Motion to enter into an agreement with the Butler Area Sewer Authority and the Butler County Community College for use of 6.63 acres for the firing range to provide training. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    15. Motion to approve payment to Callery Borough Police Department in the amount of $5,200.00 from the K-9 Fund for the purchase of a 2005 Ford Police Interceptor Patrol Vehicle for use as the K-9 vehicle. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    16. Motion to approve payment to Ibis Tek Apparel, Inc. in the amount of $2,342.46 from the K-9 Fund for the purchase of T-shirts to be sold as a fundraiser for the K-9 Program. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

     

    Rajiv Sawhney has been reappointed to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler for a five year term ending June 30, 2017.

     

     

    The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for May, 2012. Mr. Smith also gave a detailed overview of the Business Privilege Tax and its importance to the City of Butler.

     

    The City Controller, presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $800,715.17; from the capital projects fund – $16,013.85; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $4,711.80 for a grand total of $821,440.82. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

     

     

    • ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     

    WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock and CM Schontz

     

     

    Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.

  • April 25, 2012

     

    PERSONS TO BE HEARD: 

     

    Mr. Denny Offstein – K-9 Protection kick off of $10,000.

    Lorraine DiDomenico – Offered K-9 support from the Real Estate Association annual fundraiser.

    John Hertzog – Retired Police Officer – Presented the Butler Lions Club donation of $600 and a personal donation of $100 and the challenge to all retired police officers and all clubs or organizations to match donations.

    Joe Tomlinson – PFLAG of Butler – read a letter from the ALCU in support of the Human Relations Commission.

    Sabrina Schnur – PFLAG of Butler- voiced her concerns for a Human Relations Commission.

     

    CM Schontz gave the motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 29, 2012. Second from CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on April 24, 2012:

     

    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 structures detrimental to public health and order their removal by demolition:

     

    113 Sumner Avenue

    116 Gibson Street

    112 Cross Street

    112 Garfield Avenue

    522 West Brady Street

    620 Eau Claire 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 March, 2012 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

     

     

    COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

     

    Councilwoman Scott

     

    1. Motion for the adoption of City Ordinance No. 1653; 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 $300,000.00 for the purpose of street paving. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    2. Motion to appoint Jeff Smith to the Butler County Tax Collection Committee (BCTCC). Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

     

    Councilwoman Kline

     

    3. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2012-04-25A; a resolution for the Renewal of Certificate of Authority of the Butler County – City Connoquenessing Creek Flood Control Authority to extend its existence for an additional fifty (50) years. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    4. Motion to appoint Dave Malarkey to the Butler County – City Connoquenessing Creek Flood Control Authority to fill the term of Ross Martin which expires December, 2013. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    5. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1654 extending the cable television franchise given to Armstrong Utilities, Inc. to provide cable, Internet and related services for the residents of the City of Butler for the period commencing August 23, 2021 through August 23, 2026. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

     

    Councilman Schontz

     

    6. Motion for the first reading and introduction of City Ordinance No. 1652 amending the City’s traffic control schedules contained in Chapter 245 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Butler by making permanent experimental regulations previously adopted by City Council on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    7. Motion to approve the conditional hiring of Jason Gallagher for the position of Truck Driver in the Streets Department. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    8. Motion to award the demolition of 118 Hilltop Avenue and 438-440 Isabella Street to A.P. Wise Excavating, LLC in the amount of $5,645.00 based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    9. Motion to award the demolition of 406 Zeigler Avenue to A.P. Wise Excavating, LLC in the amount $4,200.00 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 approve payment to A.P. Wise Excavating in the amount of $11,330.00 for the demolition of 131-133 Morton Avenue and 247 Roosevelt Blvd. upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221 Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    Mayor Stock

     

    11. Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2012-04-25 obligating $19,500.00 of City revenues to the Butler Transit Authority for fiscal year 2012/2013. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    12. Motion to open a new account at NexTier Bank to accept donations for the City of Butler K-9 Protection. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    13. Motion to appoint Fred Reese to the Butler Area Sewer Authority to fill the unexpired terms of Van Peterson which expires December, 2013. Second by CW Guard. Motion to table by CW Scott. Second by CW Kline. CW Scott, CW Kline and CM Schontz voted aye. CW Guard and Mayor Stock voted no. Motion tabled.

     

    14. Motion to accept the Technical Assistance Proposal for Parking Rates & Collections Systems Project from the Local Government Academy. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

     

    The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for March, 2012.

     

    The City Controller, presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $231,664.69; from the capital projects fund – $300.00; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $83,460.31 for a grand total of $315,425.00. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

     

     

    • ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     

    WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock and Chief Fierst

    City of Butler voted 7th Best Small Town in America by the Smithsonian Magazine.

     

    Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 8:11 PM.

     

             

  • March 29, 2012

    PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Art Cordwell, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler briefed Council and the public on the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.

     

    CW Guard gave the motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 23, 2012, with an amendment to correct Item 8 to reflect that the property to be demolished is 546 W. Brady Street. Second from CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    A Public Hearing was held at the Forum meeting on March 27, 2012. Keith Graham, a representative of the Leadership Butler County class of 2012, asked Council to review and approve a mural to be painted on the south side of a building located at 136 N. Main Street.

     

    MONTHLY & ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS

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

     

    All department reports for the month of February, 2012 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

     

    COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

     

    Councilwoman Scott

     

    1. Motion to approve City Resolution no. 2012-03-29A approving to revise the 2008 CDBG program as follows: Reduce the Commercial Façade Improvement line by $6,377 and reallocate the same amount to the Street Improvement – Reconstruction line item.

    Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    2. Motion to approve City Resolution no. 2012-03-29B approving the City’s Community Development Block Grant Application for FY 2012. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

    3. Motion to accept the bid from NexTier Bank for a debt service loan for street paving, of $300,000 with an interest rate of 1.6% per annum. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

     

     

     

    Councilman Schontz

     

    4. Motion to accept the bid from Bauer Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $17,421.00 for the Krut Street Storm Sewer project. LIN 18 430 436 Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

    5. Motion to accept the bid from Bronder Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $9,277.73 for the McKean Street/Cunningham Street Intersection Upgrade.   LIN 18 427 001 Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    6. Motion to award the demolition of 131-133 Morton Ave and 247 Roosevelt Blvd to AP Wise Excavating in the amount of $11,330.00, based upon the general specifications of the contract and the release by the City Solicitor. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

    7. Motion to approve the conditional use application of Armstrong Utilities to construct a 12’ x 16’ concrete block addition to its existing structure on Tax Parcel 561-27-79A conditioned upon the following:

     

    1. The applicant will extend the existing fence to encompass the addition. The fence will include privacy strips.

                2. The applicant will place split face block on the exterior of the addition.

                3. The applicant shall install a metal roof on the addition.

    4. The applicant will plant and maintain approximately 6 evergreen shrubs along Eola Way to serve as a buffer with the neighboring residences.

     

    Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    8. Motion to approve a mural on the south side of a building located at 136 N. Main Street (Smith’s Flowers). Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

     

    Councilwoman Guard

     

    9. Motion to approve the transfer of Rodney Rosen from the Streets Department to the Parks Department effective April 8, 2012. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    10. Motion to direct the City Clerk to advertise for sale the swimming pool slide from Memorial Park. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

     

    Mayor Stock

     

    11. 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 CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    12. Motion to designate Councilman 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 19 – 22, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Second by CW Scott. All voted aye.

     

    13. Motion to accept the following resignations from the Boards and Authorities:

     

    • Kathy D’Antonio from the Civil Service Board

     

    • Ross Martin from the Butler County-City Connoquenessing Creek Flood Control Authority (term expires December, 2013)

     

    • Van Peterson from the Butler Area Sewer Authority (term expires December, 2013).

     

    Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    The City Treasurer presented Council with the Account Balance Report and the Monthly Intake Report for February, 2012.

     

    The City Controller, presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $224,357.32; from the capital projects fund – $17,663.77; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $3,180.95 for a grand total of $245,202.04. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

     

     

    • ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     

    Regularly Scheduled Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012 will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers.

     

    WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock

     

    Openings in Boards and Authorities:

                Civil Service Board

                Butler County-City Connoquenessing Creek Flood Control Authority

                Butler Area Sewer Authority

     

    Interested parties will send a letter or interest to the attention of Mayor Stock; 140 W. North Street, Butler, PA 16001

     

     

    Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:34 PM.

  • February 23, 2012

    PRESENTATIONS:

    Chris Zeigler : update for the Bicycle Commission and the Butler Freeport Community Trail 

     

    PERSONS TO BE HEARD: 

    Josh Crawford– PFLAG of Butler – voiced his concerns for a Human Relations Commission.

     

    Don Crawford – IAFF Vice President – voiced his concerns for promotions and a full-time hire for the Butler Bureau of Fire. 

     

    Motion by CM Schontz with second from CW Kline to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 26, 2012. All voted aye.

     

    The following actions took place at the City’s Forum Meeting held on February 21, 2012:

     

    Motion to approve City Resolution No. 2012-02-21; the City of Butler agrees to comply with the requirements of the Butler County Parks Renovation Program for the purpose of obtaining grant funds for the renovation of the Whippo Avenue Playground.  

     

    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 January, 2012 were approved by individual, unanimous votes.

     

    COUNCIL REPORTS/ACTIONS

     

    Mayor Stock

     

    1. Motion to designate Mr. Arthur G. Cordwell as the City’s fair housing officer for 2012. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    2. Motion to direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a general obligation loan of $300,000 payable in 2012 and 2013. This loan will pay for street paving. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    3. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $189,033.75 to Wells Fargo Bank for debt service for the City’s 2005 general obligation bonds.   (Note: This payment includes principal of $145,000.00 and interest of $44,033.75.) Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    Councilwoman Kline

     

    4. Motion to approve the hiring of an additional 3 part time firefighters for the Bureau of Fire. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    Councilman Schontz

     

    5. Motion to install “no parking signs” at the driveway at 122 Hilltop Avenue on a 90-day trial basis. Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

    6. Motion to accept the bid from Bronder Technical Service in the amount of $12,799.10 for the ARLE Grant funded State Route 8 Advance Warning Sign Project. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    7. Motion to approve payment to A.P. Wise Excavating in the amount of $8,700.00 for the demolition of 810 W. New Castle St. upon final inspection and approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. LIN 18 427 221 Second by Mayor Stock. All voted aye.

     

    8. Motion to award the demolition of 546 W. New Castle Street to A.P. Wise Excavating in the amount of $8,600.00 based upon the general specifications of the contract and release by the City Solicitor. Second by CW Guard. All voted aye.

     

    9. Motion to install a “no parking – private drive” sign at 404 W. Penn Street on a 90-day trial basis. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

     

    Councilwoman Guard

     

    10. Motion to appoint Connie Downs to the Bicycle Advisory Commission to replace Donna Druga whose term expires on January 1, 2013. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    Mayor Stock

     

    11. Motion to approve the closing of W. New Castle Street from June 9th through August 25th from Jackson Street to Main Street. Second by CW Kline. All voted aye.

     

    Announcements:

     

    The promotion of John Johnson of the City’s Police Department to the rank of Detective Sergeant with an effective date of rank of March 3, 2012.

     

    The promotion of David Dalcamo of the City’s Police Department to the rank of Captain with an effective date of rank of March 3, 2012.

     

    The Mayor, in the absence of the City Treasurer submitted the Treasurer reports to Council for approval. Motion by Mayor Stock. Second by CM Schontz. All voted aye.

     

    The City Clerk, in the absence of the City Controller, presented bills for payment as follows: from the general fund – $499,776.27; from the capital projects fund – $43,990.37; and, from the liquid fuels tax fund – $59.95 for a grand total of $543,826.59. Motion by Mayor Stock with second from CM Schontz to approve payment of bills as presented. All voted aye.

     

     

     

    • ANNOUNCEMENTS:

     

     WISR City Hall – Mayor Stock 

      

     

    Mayor Stock adjourned the meeting at 7:34 PM.