ROLL CALL:
Councilman Matt Staniszewski, MBA, EDFP – Present
Councilwoman Monda Williams – Present via phone
Councilman Ken Westcott – Present
Councilman Joe Manning – Present
Mayor Scott Putnam – Present
SOLICITOR:
Jack Cambest, Esquire
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Washington City Council.
ROLL CALL:
Councilman Matt Staniszewski, – YES
Councilwoman Monda Williams – YES
Councilman Ken Westcott – YES
Councilman Joe Manning – ABSTAIN (NOT PRESENT AT MARCH MEETING)
Mayor Scott Putnam – YES
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 individual’s 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:
Donna Saukel, 20 Fairhill Drive: Addressed concerns about her front yard needing landscaped by the city due to a sink hole issue. Mayor Putnam and Councilman Westcott advised Ms. Saukel that once the weather cooperates the street department will take care of this matter.
Anne Marie McDonald, 237 Tyler Avenue:
CLOSED TO PUBLIC COMMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the following payments:
- North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $6,022.06 for Reimbursement #1 (2018.) CHARGE:00/489-000 (NCHS)
- North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $14,713.28 for Reimbursement #2 (2018.) CHARGE:00/489-000 (NCHS)
- North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $9,991.62 for Reimbursement #3 (2018.) CHARGE:00/489-000 (NCHS)
- Baiano Construction in the amount of $7,268.04 for Pay Estimate #13 (TAP.) CHARGE:00/465-531 (REIMBURSEMENT FROM TAP.)
- AgRecycle in the amount of $1,080.00 for Composting Contract Req. 2 2017-2018. CHARGE:00/426-240.
- Portnoff Law Associates, LTD in the amount of $15,190.00 for Real Estate tax Notice of Delinquency. CHARGE: 24/403-236.
- Tri State Supply in the amount of $4,746.65 for Pavilion lighting. CHARGE:
52-00/454-240 (Park Development Fund.)
- Widmer Engineering in the amount of $4,027.50 for 2018 Feb Items. CHARGE:00/436-313.
- Widmer Engineering in the amount of $2,500.00 for Washington Park Rec. Improvements Project. CHARGE:00/436-313.
- Widmer Engineering in the amount of $180.00 for Burton Avenue Project. CHARGE:00/436-313.
- Portnoff Law Associates, LTD in the amount of $10,990.00 for Solid Waste Notice of Delinquency (314 x $35.00.) CHARGE: 24/403-325.
- Robinson Pipe Cleaning Co. in the amount of $3,865.00 for Cleaning lines and vacuuming water. CHARGE: 53/454-379.
- Chemung Supply Corporation in the amount of $5,073.20 for street signs. CHARGE:00/433-700.
- Dodaro, Matta and Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $3,32.21 for Invoice 15707. CHARGE: 01-13/404-310.
- Dodaro, Matta and Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $236.25 for Invoice 15708. CHARGE: 01-13/404-310.
- Waste Management in the amount of $5,000 for Invoice 59551183-0068-5. CHARGE: 00/489-000.
- Ray Allen Manufacturing in the amount of $389.99 for Narcotics Safe Kit K-9 Unit. Manufacturing. CHARGE: 55/410-240.
- First Security Finance in the amount of $13,568.11 for 2nd Quarter (2018) Guaranteed Energy Savings. CHARGE:52/409-368.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried unanimously to approve the following refunds:
- Century Settlement Services in the amount of $225.00 for dye test that was not required. (Century Settlement Services Attention: Nancy L. Rearik 21 Towne Center Drive Leechburg, PA 15656.)
- Kevin Kozowski 687 W. Wylie Avenue Washington, PA 15301 for dye test not required. CHARGE: 01-361-652.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously to approve a date for the City of Washington Cleanup Day and participate in the Great American Cleanup on May 5, 2018.
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously to approve using Pyrotechnico for the 2018 Fireworks Display and authorize an amount of $3,500 made payable to the Washington Area Fireworks Committee. CHARGE: 01-55/459-541.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, and carried unanimously to approve payment in the amount of $27,326.00 for the 2018 Appropriation to the Citizens Library Association of Washington PA.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski and carried unanimously to place City Police Officer, Joe Ficter, on Heart and Lung effective March 13, 2017.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski and carried unanimously to approve the prices of the following materials based on the Washington County Joint Municipal Purchasing Contract #031418-1JMPP:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1909 BILL NO. 4 of 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 1909 BILL NO. 4 of 2018
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 REMOVE 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 959 ARCH STREET AND ADD 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 940 ARCH STREET; LIMITING HANDICAP PARKING SPACES TO TWO (2) HANDICAPPED SPACES PER CITY BLOCK.
***NO VOTE REQUIRED***
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning and carried to approve Resolution 5 of 2018:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1846, RELATIVE TO THE
LEVYING A TAX ON EARNED INCOME AND NET PROFIT; REQUIRING
TAX RETURNS, REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO WITHHOLD AND REMIT TAX,
AND RELATED PROVISIONS.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Staniszewski: YES
Councilwoman Williams: ABSTAIN
Councilman Westcott: YES
Councilman Manning: YES
Mayor Putnam: YES
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 6 of 2018:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT AN ORDINANCE CODIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski and unanimously carried to authorize the City of Washington Police Department to begin the testing procedures for the Ranks of Corporal and Captain.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried to approve the purchase and payment in the amount of $1,225.00 Midrange Plus Service. CHARGE: 81/489-000. (Asus VivoBook Pro 15.6″ LCD Notebook.)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously to make a motion to authorize a draw-down of $4,601.00 from the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Center Furniture and Equipment Grant (PA 90X807), for purchase of a computer server and work station for use with transit fare box system. (Deposit into the Purchase of Buses and Equipment Grant Fund: 27.00/351-503).
A motion was made by Councilman Wescott, seconded by Councilman Manning and carried unanimously to authorize payment to the Washington County Transportation Authority of $5,828.71, as reimbursement for purchase of a computer server and work station for use with transit fare box system ($4,601 of Federal Transit Administration grant funds; $1,127.00 of PennDOT grant funds previously drawn down; and $100.71 in local match). CHARGE: Transit Expenses – Capital Projects (27.00/447-743).
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Williams and unanimously carried to approve the nomination and acceptance of Ms. Megan Faust, JD: to the board of the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. The term to expire in December of 2022.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski and unanimously carried to enter into a Fill Material Importation Agreement with Lane Construction Corporation concerning project SR- 70 Reconstruction Project – ECMS 75950 in reference to Washington Park Parcels 750-060-00-00-0002-00 and 750-060-00-00-0003-00.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously to approve the payment of $93,408 to the Washington County Transportation Authority as operations local match for the 2017-18 transit fiscal year (which ends June 30, 2018), in accordance with Resolution 7 of 2017 adopted by City Council on May 4, 2017. (CHARGE:85.00/47-000.)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 7 of 2018 to provide $98,078 in local match for the Washington County Transportation Authority’s 2018-19 fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2019.
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Manning and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 8 of 2018 for the Washington Park Main Pavilion Renovation Project.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 9 of 2018 for the City of Washington Betterment Project and Livable Street Initiative.
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Manning and carried unanimously to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Redevelopment Authority for administration of the Anchor Building Grant loan to Trek Development Group.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously to Table approving the conditional use application from Cheryl Jackson for boarding house at 1190 Jefferson Avenue, contingent upon variance from the Zoning Hearing Board for parking to allow for 5 spots.
A motion was made by CouncilmanWescott, seconded by Councilman Manning and carried unanimously to approve use by Right request for Porkchop LLC, Wallace Lane Building, addition, plot plan, proposed office, and proposed ware house, subject to satisfaction they have ingress/egress via public roadways or demonstration of an easement agreement on private property.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott and carried unanimously accept the Resignation of Walter Linn Brookman, Fire Chief, after 38 years of service, effective April 27, 2018 and pay all monies due and amend the salary ordinance accordingly.
COMMENTS:
Councilman Manning– “This is the End of an Era. Thank you!
Chief Brookman: “I want to thank everyone for everything they’ve done for myself and my family over the years. I don’t think I could’ve worked for a better place than the City of Washington.”
Mayor Putnam: “Thank you Chief for all of your help and guidance when I became Mayor.”
A motion was made by Councilman Wescott, seconded by Councilman Manning and carried unanimously to appoint Gerald Coleman as the new Fire Chief, effective April 28, 2018, and amend the salary ordinance accordingly.
Elected Officials:
Councilman Staniszewski: The Fireworks Committee has received approximately 50% of the donation goal needed for the July 4th Fireworks at the Park. This year’s celebration will include fireworks, a band, a D.J. and night swimming.
Councilwoman Monda Williams: Thanked Chief Brookman and welcomed Chief Coleman to his new position.
Councilman Ken Westcott: Congratulated Chief Brookman on his retirement. Advised that when they weather cooperates that Tyler Avenue is the Street Departments first priority. They will mill and repave it.
Councilman Joe Manning: Congratulated Chief Brookman on his retirement.
Mayor Scott Putnam: The Police Civil Service had 32 applicants, 6 no shows during testing, 2 did not pass. The Interview process will be beginning very soon.
The next regular meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on Thursday,
May 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, April 30, at 1:00 P.M.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.