ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Monda Williams – Present
Councilwoman Tracie Graham – Present
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 Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the July 13, 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:
Georgia Ballentine- 102 East Katherine Avenue:
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and
unanimously carried to go into Executive Session at 1:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Ken Wescott, and
unanimously carried to end Executive Session at 1:24 p.m.
Lonnie Nowlin- 112 Burton Avenue:
Dave Blose- 839 North Main Street:
Doug Fraley-309 Taylor Avenue:
Cheri Randall- 69 W Maiden Street: Senior Center Celebration
CLOSED TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the following payments to:
(a) CT Consultants in the amount of $5,523.00 for INVOICE 1328402-16. CHARGE: PAID FROM C000062885.
(b) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $720.00 for 2017 June Items. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(c) Mangin’s Landscaping in the amount of $1,875.00 for Phase III
Landscaping. CHARGE: 96.00/489-000.
(d) Skelly & Loy in the amount of $1,431.66 for Water Analysis Area 4. CHARGE: 96.00/466-000.
(e) First Security in the amount of $13,360.15 for 2017 3rd
Quarter Guaranteed Energy Savings. CHARGE: 01.52/409-368.
(f) Charles Roberts Jr. in the amount $11,365.00 for 3 Guys Wall
Replacement. CHARGE: Pay from LSA C000062885.
(g) Travelers in the amount of $1,034.50 for Jan Ondra and Richard Royal
Jr. deductibles. CHARGE: 01-60/486-350.
(h) Dodaro, Matta & Cambest in the amount of $4,304.00 for Invoice
#15439. CHARGE: 01-13/404-310.
(i) Dodaro, Matta & Cambest in the amount of $3,607.00 for Invoice
#15440. CHARGE: 01-13/404-314.
(j) Thomas Thomas & Hafer in the amount of $11,645.40 for Invoice #
228793. CHARGE: 01-13/404-314.
(k) Rudd Equipment in the amount of $7,263.90 for Volvo End Loader Repairs. CHARGE: 01.42/430-370.
(l) Rhoades Carpet and Installation in the amount of $1,390.30 for floor
installation at City Hall. CHARGE: 77.00/409-700.
(m) CPS Statements Inc in the amount of $1,749.55 for 2017 Rental
Registration Mailing. CHARGE: 01-84/413-240.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Westcott, seconded by Councilwoman
Williams, and unanimously carried to approve the following refunds:
(a) Washington and Jefferson College in the amount of $425.00 for canceled
Pavilion Rental Fee. CHARGE: 01/367-673.
(b) Blue Sky in the amount of $50.00 for Resident Change Application Fee
refund. CHARGE: 01/322-291.
(c) Commonwealth Abstract in the amount of $225.00 for Dye Test Application
Fee refund. CHARGE: 01/361-652.
(d) Commonwealth Abstract in the amount of $50.00 for Resident Change
Application Fee refund. CHARGE: 01/322-291.
(e) ARP REAL EST PARK LP in the amount of $1,539.58 for overpayment 2017
City Tax. Parcel: 770-018-00-01-0014-00. CHARGE:
01/301-010.
(f) Luann Barron in the amount of $702.24 for overpayment 2017 City Tax.
Parcel: 770-018-00-02-0012-00. CHARGE: 01/301-010.
(g) Central Washington Enterprises in the amount of $5,697.02 for
overpayment 2017 City Tax. Parcel: 780-001-00-00-0011-01. CHARGE:
01/301-010.
(h) Charles and Bonnie Loya in the amount of $386.83 for overpayment 2017
City Tax. Parcel: 740-006-00-02-0007-00. CHARGE: 01/301-010.
(i) R. West Holdings LP in the amount of $394.43 for overpayment 2017 City
Tax. Parcel: 750-025-00-02-0006-00. CHARGE: 01/301-010.
(j) Mary Kay Popeck in the amount of $137.50 for partial picnic fee refund.
CHARGE: 01/367-673.
(k) Ryan Sallee in the amount of $375.00 for Swimming Pool Rental Fee
Refund. (City Pool Closed for Season.) CHARGE: 01/367-674.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the following payment of $2,000.00 to
Valbridge Property Advisors for the appraisal fee for 50 East Chestnut St.
Appraisal to be submitted with the 2017 Multimodal Application for the Pine
Alley Streetscape and Parklet Project. CHARGE:
85.00/489-000.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve payment to Stainbrook’s Autobody in the
amount of $1,000.00 for deductible to repair 2015 Ford Taurus marked police
unit. CHARGE: 75/482-000 (Judgment and Losses.)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve Resolution 12 of 2017 for the Sons and
Daughters of Italy Primo Italiano Lodge 2800 to erect banners advertising
the event.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to remove Carla Outcalt, Treasurer’s Office City
and School Tax Clerk, from Probationary Status, effective August 12, 2017,
and amend the Salary Ordinance accordingly.
COMMENT:
Mayor Putnam- “Carla has done a great job and we are glad to have her here
working for the City.”
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve payment to Restoration Services Group in
the amount of $3,739.20 for emergency board ups of the following
properties: 660 Jefferson Avenue, 370 Houston Street, 365 Taylor, 710 Broad
Street, 95 West Chestnut Street, 485 ½ Broad Street. CHARGE: 01.4/413-452 CODE ENFORCEMENT- Abandoned/Hazardous
Clean Up Services.
A motion was made to approve the FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1898 BILL NO. 13 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1898 BILL NO. 13 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 137 ELM STREET.
***NO VOTE REQUIRED***
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Williams,
and unanimously carried to enter into an agreement with Kulak Design
Associates, LLC for the Main Street Farmers Market/Community Pavilion
Restroom/Storage Building Architectural Services in the amount of $6,200.00
to be paid from Main Street Farmers Market private funds.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the purchase and installation of
Midrange Plus Performance Tower Server and Acronis Backup from Midrange
Plus Services Inc. not to exceed $9,369.00. CHARGE:
77.00/407-700.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to appropriate funds, not to exceed $35,000.00, for
the purchase and installation of Gamewell Fire Alarm System Repairs as
listed below:
Vision 21 Panel
Vision 21 Wireless Receiver
Four (4) Wireless DT X Alarm Boxes
CHARGE:
60.00/489-000 Downtown Project Fund/Miscellaneous Expenditures.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve adoption of the FAIR DISTRICTS
Resolution No. 13 of 2017.
Councilwoman Williams:
Councilwoman Graham:
Councilman Westcott:
Councilman Manning:
Mayor Putnam:
The next regular meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on
Thursday,
September 14, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will
be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Building will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance
of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5,
2017 at 8:30 A.M.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.