Category: Meetings

Council went through each line item in the budget. The initial draft budget increased debt service tax from 6.25 mills to 12.75 mills; to cover 3 police cruisers, 1 parks department truck, street paving, Main Street lighting, fill the pool in Memorial Park, construct a pole building in the parks department and storm sewer repairs.… Continue reading Special Meeting October 17, 2012

PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Mary Anne Righi – voiced concerns over “due process”. Mark Krenitsky – announced “Haunted Tour” that begins in Diamond Park. October 19-20; October 26-27; $10; begins at 7:30PM. Chelynne Curci – The Butler Downtown Group does not support the BPT tax abatement 3 year plan. CM Schontz gave the motion to… Continue reading September 27, 2012

PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Audrey Whitstone and Cyndie Fyllingess – voiced concerns over drug and crime issues and would like to revive the neighborhood watch program. Denny Offstein – presented the police department with 2 GPS units to be used in the K-9 vehicles and will donate the K-9 badges Mark Sarver and his brother,… Continue reading August 30, 2012

The purpose of this special meeting was to discuss the business privilege tax with state representatives. Ray Steffler (Senator Mary Jo White) and the Honorable Scott Hutchinson were in attendance. City Treasurer, Jeff Smith gave a brief overview of the BPT (business privilege tax). There was discussion concerning Senate Bill 405 that is currently in… Continue reading August 16, 2012 – Special Meeting

PRESENTATIONS: Mike English – BASA Board Member – updated Council and voiced concerns over rate increases that are inevitable. Jake Gentile – PAWC – spoke about the Pillow Street project PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Denny Offstein – spoke about his gratitude for all the support for the K-9 Projec CM Schontz gave the motion to… Continue reading July 26, 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… Continue reading June 28, 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… Continue reading May 24, 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… Continue reading April 25, 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… Continue reading March 29, 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.… Continue reading February 23, 2012