ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Monda Williams – Absent
Councilwoman Tracie Graham – Present
Councilman Ken Westcott – Present
Councilman Joe Manning – Present
Mayor Scott Putnam – Present
SOLICITOR:
Jack Cambest, Esquire
MOMENT OF SILENCE: A moment of silence for everyone affected by the
Hurricanes, the victims of the Las Vegas tragedy and others affected by
other tragedies that have occurred.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2017
regular meeting of the Washington City Council.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Individuals or group representatives who have signed in prior to the
meeting, will have 5 minutes of microphone time to address Council during
the public participation portion of the meeting. We prefer if there is a
group, a representative be chosen to speak. Audience comments will not be
permitted following the public participation portion of the meeting;
therefore, we ask that you please review the agenda for any item(s) you may
wish to discuss. We have, in the past, had individuals direct comments to
Mayor and Council that were not correct or could not be documented. For
that reason, we ask that your information be to the point and factual.
Although we may not be able to answer your question at this meeting, we
will refer your request or recommendation to the proper department for any
necessary action.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Frank Trapuzzano-235 Grant Street: Recycling problems since the City
contracted with Republic two years ago. Recyclables have not been picked up
since January 2017. Mayor Putnam advised that he would personally speak
with Republic and Mr. Trapuzzano to get this matter resolved.
Doug Fraley- 309 Taylor Avenue: Still having issues with traffic coming in
and out of property at 1165 Arch Street.
Taylor and Hazel Streets need repaired. Councilman Westcott advised that he
would give information to John Stout.
Asked about the Cutouts at 940 Arch. Stated they were not repaired properly
by the utility companies. Councilman Manning will look into this.
CLOSED TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A motion was made by Councilwoman Graham, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to table Item (a) American Firehouse Furniture in
the amount of $3,919.80 for furniture. CHARGE: 73.00/489-000.
COMMENT:
Mayor Putnam said based on information received today they’ve decided to
table item (a) until a later date.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the following payments to:
(b) Nancy Basile in the amount of $1,930.00 for transit services for the
period of 6/1/2017 – 9/11/2017. CHARGE: 28.00/447-310 Mass Transit
Operating Fund-Professional Services.
(c) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $2,3772.50 for Burton Avenue Phase
II. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(d) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $985.00 for Clare Drive NPDES. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(e) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $585.00 for August Items. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(f) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $1,395.00 for 2017 Stormwater Inlet
Projects. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(g) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $2,567.50 for Pine Avenue Grant. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(h) Skelly & Loy Engineering in the amount of $2,755.00 for MS4 Permit
Renewal. CHARGE: 96.00/446-000.
(i) CT Consultants in the amount of $248.22 for Invoice #1328402-17. CHARGE: Paid from LSA C000062885.
(j) CT Consultants in the amount of $372.33 for Invoice # 1328402-18. CHARGE: Paid from LSA C000062885.
(k) Baiano Construction in the amount of $450.35 for Pay Estimate #13. CHARGE: 66.00/446-310.
(l) Baiano Construction in the amount of $1,943.36 for Pay Estimate # 13. CHARGE: Paid from LSA C000062885.
(m) Rhodes Carpet & Installation in the amount of $1,399.50 for Code
Enforcement Flooring. CHARGE: 77.00/409-700.
(n) Rhodes Carpet & Installation in the amount of $1,601.90 for Rhodes
Carpet and Installation. CHARGE: 77.00/409-700.
(o) Dodaro, Matta & Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $5,714.59 for
Invoice # 15503. CHARGE: 01-13/404-310.
(p) Dodaro, Matta & Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $1,291.50 for
Invoice #15504. CHARGE: 01-13/404-310.
(q) Witmer in the amount of $193,426.00 for Fire Breathing Apparatus
Project. CHARGE: 60.00/489-000.
(r) Witmer in the amount of $4,360.00 for 2.5 fire hose for fire
department. CHARGE: 33.00/411-370.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve the following transfers:
(a) $1,000.00 from 01.33/411-267 Fire-EMS Expenses to 01.34/413-240 Code
Enforcement Operating Expenses.
(b) $1,000.00 from 01.33/411-327 Fire-Radio Maintenance to 01.34/413-240
Code Enforcement Operating Expenses.
(c) $16,600.00 from 01.33/411-266 Fire Training & Schooling to
01.33/411-266 Fire Uniforms.
(d) $500.00 from 01.33/411-327 Fire Radio Maintenance to 01.33/411-268 Fire
Prevention Services.
(e) $1,000.00 from 01.34/413-266 Code Enforcement Training & Schooling
to 01.34/413-240 Code Enforcement Operating Expenses.
(f) $1,000.00 from 01.34/411-231 Fire-Gasoline to 01.34/413-240 Code
Enforcement Operating Expenses.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to authorize the designation of individuals to
manage the City’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, grant funds,
and related requirements as follows:
a) SHEILA GOMBITA and HEIDI WARREN to execute FTA Annual Certifications
& Assurances and Grants;
b) SHEILA GOMBITA and HEIDI WARREN as User Managers for the FTA’s grant
management system, TrAMS;
c) SHEILA GOMBITA and HEIDI WARREN as Users for the FTA’s grant funds
drawdown system, ECHO 2.0; and
d) Grant Oversight for the City will be assigned to the DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE, as the Primary, and the DEPUTY OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE, as the Secondary.
A motion was made by Council Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and
unanimously carried to authorize the designation of individuals to manage
the City’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded assets as follows:
a) IAN RAMSEY and JOSEPH THOMAS to oversee transit equipment;
b) IAN RAMSEY and JOSEPH THOMAS to oversee the Intermodal Transit
Facility; and
c) Asset Oversight for the City will be assigned to the DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS, as the Primary, and the PARKS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE FORMAN, as the Secondary.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the following repair / replace of the
first (5) phases of the NON-Standard Light System at the cost of
$76,688.91. CHARGE: 03.00/434-361.
COMMENT: Mayor Putnam stated that this will replace the stainless steel
light poles on Jefferson Avenue, certain areas of Chestnut and East
Maiden. The City is paying for this with the savings from the switch
made to LED lights last fall.
A motion was made to approve the FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1900 BILL NO. 15 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1900 BILL NO. 15 of 2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1774,
CHAPTER 15, PART 4, SECTION 407 – SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING ZONES ESTABLISHED; PARKING OTHERWISE PROHIBITED, TO ADD 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 145 HALL AVENUE, 1 HANDICAP PARKING AT 1135 ARCH STREET.
***NO VOTE REQUIRED***
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1899 BILL NO. 14 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1899 BILL NO. 14 of 2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1774, CHAPTER 15, PART 4, SECTION 407 – SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING ZONES ESTABLISHED; PARKING OTHERWISE PROHIBITED, TO ADD 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 297 MAPLE AVENUE, 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 1135 ARCH STREET AND 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 87 EAST MAIDEN STREET.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve the TRPIL consolidation subdivision at
42 W. Maiden Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the lot consolidation plan for the
Healing Center West Chestnut Holding, LLC, at 799 W. Chestnut Street.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Manning, and
unanimously carried to approve the Healing Center West Chestnut Holding,
LLC, 799 W. Chestnut Street civil/site plan review medical marijuana
dispensary.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to reallocate the remaining balance of 2014
Demolition CDBG Funds to a Recreation Improvements Project at the corner of
Main and Chestnut Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to advance $50,000 in future CDBG funds for a
Recreation Improvements Project at the corner of Main and Chestnut Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to award the Washington Park Recreation
Improvements Project to Widmer Engineering Inc. in the amount of $30,000
for Professional Engineering Services.
COMMENT: Mayor Putnam stated this is part of our Greenways & Trails
Grant Funding that was procured through DCNR.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to transfer $591,884.68 from 29.00/492-900 (General
Municipal Pension State Aid Fund) to 01.00/392-900 (General Fund) for 2017
Pension State Aid Allocation.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve payment to PNC Bank in the amount of
$591,884.68 as payment of the 2017 State Aid Allocation. CHARGE: 01.60/483-534 (Pension Contributions.)
Elected Officials:
Councilwoman Monda Williams: Not in attendance
Councilwoman Tracie Graham: No comment
Councilman Ken Westcott: No comment
Councilman Joe Manning: No comment
Mayor Scott Putnam: “I want to thank Chief Wilson for his dedication to the
Real Men Wear Pink Campaign. I’m not sure if anyone else saw it on the news
last night but the Chief looks good in pink and I think raising awareness
and funds breast cancer is wonderful. I would like to applaud you Chief for
your dedication.”
Trick or Treat will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until
7:30 p.m. Ms. Carr and the Lemoyne Center are working to create a system to
help the event. They are providing residents with white paper bags in front
of their homes for Trick or Treaters.
The next regular meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on
Thursday,
November 9, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will
be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M.
The City Building will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017 in observance
of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10,
2017 at 8:30 A.M.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.