A regular meeting of Washington City Council was held Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7PM in Council Chambers, 55 West Maiden Street, Washington, Pennsylvania. Mayor Brenda Davis, presiding, opened the meeting.
ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Tracie Graham – Present
Councilman Kenneth Westcott – Present
Councilman Joseph Manning – Present
Councilman Terry Faust – Present
Mayor Brenda Davis – Present
SOLICITOR: John F. Cambest, Esquire – Present
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 10, 2014 regular meeting of Washington City Council.
Mayor Davis then opened the public participation portion of the meeting. Those signed in to speak were as follows:
- Ron McIntyre gave the July 2014 Code Enforcement report. There were 194 calls for service, 87 violations, with 76 citations issued. Ron thanked our City Clerk, Christy Thomas, Lynn Galluze, and Sheryl, our volunteer, for their help with these citations. Total revenue taken in for July was $775. There were 4 demolitions this month. Demolition properties were located at: 805 Addison Street, 211 Grove Avenue, 80 New York Street and 175 Highland Avenue.
- Chief Luppino gave the July report for the Police Department. There were 1,002 calls for service with 10,000 miles patrolled. Traffic violations issued were 80, non-traffic violations were 66, and 36 criminal arrests. Money collected for the month was: $840.00 for accident reports, $25.00 for incident reports $30.00 for fingerprinting and $425.00 for vehicle release forms Total money collected was $1,320.
There being no further public participation, Mayor Davis closed this portion of the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve refund to Alexis B. Obryan, 45 Fairhill Drive, in the amount of $50.43 for overpayment of the 2014 Solid Waste Account #700555.
CHARGE 20.00/364-603 (Solid Waste Fund – Solid Waste/Recycling Collections Current)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve refund to Daniel Martos and Erica Martos, 70 E. Katherine Avenue, in the amount of $50.00 for overpayment of the 2014 Solid Waste Account #600178. CHARGE 20.00/364-603 (Solid Waste Fund – Solid Waste/Recycling Collections Current)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve refund to Betty Ann Smith, 74 Isabelle Street, in the amount of $209.00 for overpayment of the 2014 Solid Waste Account #800305.
CHARGE 20.00/364-603 (Solid Waste Fund – Solid Waste/Recycling Collections Current)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to CPS Statements.com, Inc. in the amount of $2,845.18 for print, process, and postage/school tax bills. CHARGE 01.24/403-248 (City Treasurer — School Tax Expense)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to CPS Statements.com, Inc. in the amount of $899.45 for print, process and postage for Solid Waste reminders. CHARGE as follows:
$286.77 CHARGE 20.00/427-240 (Solid Waste Operating Exp.) and
$612.68 CHARGE 20.00/427-325 (Solid Waste Postage)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve to rescind the previously approved motion which was incorrect and approve the following corrected motion.
Rescind Due To Incorrect Charge Line Number:
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilwoman Graham, and unanimously carried, to approve $100.00 application filing fee for DCED Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant.
CHARGE 01.00/406-240 (Grant Administration/Operating Expenses)
Corrected:
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilwoman Graham, and unanimously carried, to approve $100.00 application filing fee for DCED Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant.
CHARGE 01.14/406-240 (Grant Administration/Operating Expenses)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve to rescind the previously approved motion which was incorrect and approve the following corrected motion.
Rescind Due To Incorrect Charge Line Number:
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve $100.00 application filing fee for DCED Flood Mitigation Grant. CHARGE 01.00/406-240 (Grant Administration/
Operating Expenses)
Corrected:
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve $100.00 application filing fee for DCED Flood Mitigation Grant. CHARGE 01.14/406-240 (Grant Administration/
Operating Expenses)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve to rescind the previously approved motion which was incorrect and approve the following corrected motion.
Rescind Due To Incorrect Charge Line Number:
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to Redevelopment Authority of Washington County in the amount of $15,000.00 for DCED Grant – Zoning Upgrade. CHARGE 95.00/400-300 (DCED Multi-Mun. Zoning Funds)
Corrected:
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to Redevelopment Authority of Washington County in the amount of $15,000.00 for DCED Grant – Zoning Upgrade. CHARGE 80.00/489-000 (EIP Financial Upgrade)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham, and unanimously carried, to approve to ratify the agreement between the City of Washington and the
International Firefighters Association, Local #2218.
COMMENT: Mayor Davis added to this motion: at 2.75%.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve reimbursement to Selective Insurance Company in the amount of $6,006.96 for deductible obligation with regard to the Andre Lamont Cromwell Claim
#21286248. CHARGE 01.60/486-350 (Miscellaneous Expenditures – Insurance Liability, Etc.)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham, and unanimously carried, to approve reimbursement to Selective Insurance Company in the amount of $4,103.56 for deductible obligation with regard to the Lindsi Kopko Claim #21273493.
CHARGE 01.60/486-350 (Miscellaneous Expenditures – Insurance Liability, Etc.)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve Commercial LERTA:
David C. Minor, 353 W. Beau Street
Parcel No. 720-003-00-00-0001-01
A motion was made by Councilwoman Graham, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve Residential LERTA:
William L. and Margie J. Poliska, 1255 Summerlea Avenue
Parcel No. 770-037-00-04-0003-00
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Susan Foster Blank, Esquire in the amount of $311.50 with breakdown as follows:
Title Search $300.00
Tax Lien Certificate $ 5.00
Copies $ 6.50
Property: 144 S. Main Street, Parcel No. 740-001-00-02-0014-00
CHARGE 01.13/404-314 (Solicitor — Legal Services & Costs)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Susan Foster Blank, Esquire in the amount of $597.00 with breakdown as follows:
(2) Title Search $550.00
Tax Lien Certificate (2) $ 10.00
Copies $ 37.00
Property: 439 – 445 W. Chestnut Street
Washington 8th Ward, Lots 4,5,6 and pt Lot 7
Parcel Nos. 780-002-00-00-0011-00 & 780-002-00-00-0010-00
CHARGE 01.13/404-314 (Solicitor — Legal Services & Costs)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the location (change) of fireworks display during the 2014 PONY League World Series. Initial fireworks date will be on Monday, August 11, 2014, immediately after the final game.
COMMENT: Councilman Westcott asked where the location will now be.
COMMENT: Councilman Faust replied that it will be at the usual place
that it always is . . . at the TWIST Field. This is for safety regulations.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve refund to Goldfarb, Posner, Beck, DeHaven & Drewitz in the amount of $350.00 for dye tests at 434 and 448 Ewing Street. Property locations are vacant lots. CHARGE 01.00/361-652 (Dye Test Fees)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Morgan excavating, L.P. in the amount of $39,805.50 for 2013 Area Wide Inlet Replacement Project. CHARGE 96.00/446-000 (Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Fund)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Dodaro, Matta & Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $5,660.63 for services rendered from 6/27/2014 through 7/25/2014, includes August 2014 retainer. CHARGE 01.13/404-310 (Solicitor Professional Services)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Rice Electric Company in the amount of $3,375.00 for Repair Tot Pool Pump. CHARGE 85.00/454-700 (LSA) – will be reimbursed by RAWC.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Widmer Engineering Inc. in the amount of $2,075.00 for Recycle Drop-Off Center. CHARGE 77.00/454-700 (Capital Improvements)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Widmer Engineering Inc. in the amount of $280.00 for 50 Campbell Street Storm Sewer. CHARGE 96.00/446-000 (Marcellus Shale)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Widmer Engineering Inc. in the amount of $210.00 for Summerlea Avenue Storm Water Project. CHARGE 85.00/438-000 (LSA Funds)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Widmer Engineering Inc. in the amount of $450.00 for Dunn Avenue Sidewalk Project. CHARGE 85.00/438-000 (LSA Funds)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Widmer Engineering Inc. in the amount of $455.00 for Salt Shed Project. CHARGE 85.00/438-000 (LSA Funds)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Eugene F. Scanlon, Jr. in the amount of $1,400.00 for City’s share of mediation services. CHARGE 01.13/404-314 (Solicitor — Legal Services & Costs)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to First Security Finance in the amount of $12,771.96 for 3rd Payment Guaranteed Energy Savings. CHARGE 01.52/409-368(Public Buildings Other Services – ReAllocation of Maint/Link)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Traffic Control Equipment & supplies Co., Inc. in the amount of $3,382.00 for Aluminum Decorative Split-Base Pole for Traffic Signal Support (includes installation) at Southwest Corner – South Main and Maiden Streets. CHARGE 75.00/482-000 (Insurance Claims Fund – Judgments and Losses)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Traffic Control Equipment & supplies Co., Inc. in the amount of $3,382.00 for Aluminum Decorative Split-Base Pole for Traffic Signal Support (includes installation) at Northwest Corner – South Main and Maiden Streets. CHARGE 75.00/482-000 (Insurance Claims Fund – Judgments and Losses)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Tedesco Excavating and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $21,039.59 for Payment #3 Recycling Drop-Off. CHARGE 77.00/426-610 (Capital Improvement)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve payment to Tedesco Excavating and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $4,675.00 for Change Order #1. CHARGE 77.00/426-610 (Capital Improvement)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $37,961.53 FROM 89.00/492-900 (DCED H2O ACCT) TO 96.00/392-900 (Marcellus Shale)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $38,072.15 FROM 89.00/492-900 (DCED H2O ACCT) TO 85.00/392-900 (LSA)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $1,000.00 FROM 53/454-300 (Parks & Recreation — Professional Services – Instructors) TO 53/454-379 (Parks & Recreation – Repairs and Maintenance)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $1,000.00 FROM 53/454-380 (Parks & Recreation – Playground Maintenance) TO 53/454-214 (Parks & Recreation – Shelter Supplies)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $1,330.99 FROM 01.00/391-910 (General Fund – Sale of Property, Equipment & Supplies) TO 27.00/357-540 (Buses & Equipment Account)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $93.17 FROM 01.00/391-910 (General Fund – Sale of Property, Equipment & Supplies) TO 28.00/389-830 (Mass Transit Operating Fund).
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $15,800.00 FROM 01.00/362-600 (Municipal Service Fee In Lieu of Taxes) TO 01.16/433-370 (Electrical Department – Vehicle Maintenance)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Budget transfer of $6,689.00 FROM 01.00/362-600 (Municipal Service Fee In Lieu of Taxes) TO 01.42/438-210 (Public Works – Road Maintenance & Repairs)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Faust, and unanimously carried, to approve Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for Storm Drain Repairs at Jefferson and Wylie Avenues. Payment to Slusarczyk Excavating in the amount of $6,689.04 CHARGE 01.42/438-210 (Public Works – Road Maintenance & Repairs)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Mayor Davis, and unanimously carried, to
authorize and approve Crile Industries for the Electrical Department’s 1996 Bucket Truck repair. Payment to be in the amount of $15,800.00 CHARGE 01.16/433-370 (Electrical Department – Vehicle Maintenance)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve match in the amount of $27,777.77 for DEP – Recycling
Drop-Off Area Grant (Phase II).
COMMENT: Councilman Faust said that he wanted to make sure that this amount would be coming out of the LSA Account.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Faust, and unanimously carried, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 9 OF 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING AND/OR ESTABLISHING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS, SWIMMING POOL PERMITS, CONSTRUCTION TRAILER PERMITS, ZONING PERMITS, FINAL OCCUPANCY PERMITS, FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS, AND ANNUAL HOME OCCUPATION INSPECTIONS.
COMMENT: Councilman Faust thanked Jerry Coleman for these amended fees.
Councilman Westcott said, “this is a long time overdue, good job”.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S SOLICITOR TO PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 240 DONNAN AVENUE, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA, PARCEL 720-009-00-02-0022-00 TO THE CITY OF WASHINGTON CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER OF TITLE OF THE PROPERTY.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 11 OF 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S SOLICITOR TO PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL 760-007-00-01-0006-00 LOCATED IN THE 300 BLOCK OF RIDGE AVENUE, SIXTH WARD OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA TO DOLORES CATLIN AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER OF TITLE OF THE PROPERTY.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to exonerate and mark as satisfied tax lien C-63-CV-201302319 in the
amount of $1,323.23 and tax lien C-63-CV-201205876 in the amount of $575.00 both
liens which are attached to the property located at 456 Broad Street, Washington, Pennsylvania; parcel 780-005-00-02-0008-00.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve purchase and payment of Information Sharing Server from Midrange Plus Services Inc. for $18,697. CHARGE 85.00/407-000 (LSA)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve Construction Oversight Engineering Support with Skelly and Loy Engineering not to exceed $61,395.00 for the Park Pond Stormwater Project Area 4.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to accept Change Order #1 for Catfish Creek Stormwater Project Area 4 to cover relocation of Water Quality Inlet on Dunn Avenue, and Addition of 36” connection between 36-RCP and Forebay in the amount of $11,200.00. (Total revised contract amount will be $619,906.20).
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to MV Transportation Inc., in the amount of $63,483.79 for contracted public transit fixed route services performed in July 2014, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-455
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Washington County Transportation Authority in the amount of $8,531.98 for contracted public transit paratransit services performed in June 2014, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-455
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Guttman Oil Company inv. 052258 in the amount of $23,965.50 for the purchase of fuel for the public transit vehicles during the GG&C contract dated 05/08/2014, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-231
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Guttman Oil Company inv. 062076 in the amount of $22,569.00 for the purchase of fuel for the public transit vehicles during the GG&C contract dated 06/09/2014, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-231
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Coen Oil Company in the amount of $12,708.10 for the purchase of fuel for the public transit vehicles, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-231
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to PA American Water in the amount of $386.54 for Water Service including activation fees and usage at the ITF (new transit center), to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-210
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Bankcard Services in the amount of $98.17 for interest charges and Public Surplus Commission Sale of two transit buses to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-240
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Comcast in the amount of $143.85 for install fees at MV and internet service for transit’s farebox networking, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-240
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to PPTA, in the amount of $1,300.00 for membership fees for transit staff, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-240
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to WJPA Radio in the amount of $750.00 for advertising during the Pony League World Series, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available.
CHARGE 28.00/447-310
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. in the amount of $1,600.00 for de-install at GG&C and re-install at MV Transportation, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-310
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Hickson’s in the amount of $85.94 for Transit Office Supplies to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-210
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $50.00 for duplicate title application, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available.
CHARGE 28.00/447-240
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Construction Engineering Consultants, Inc. #1197010 in the amount of $204.00 for Soil Testing Services for ITF performed through June 2014, to be paid from the Buses & Equipment Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 27.00/447-743
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Waller Corporation #13 (included CO-009A) in the amount of $184,032.10 for contracted services for ITF performed through July 2014 to be paid from the Buses & Equipment Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 27.00/447-743
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Controlled Climate Systems, Inc. #6 in the amount of $26,100.00 for HVAC contracted services for ITF performed through July 2014, to be paid from the Buses & Equipment Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 27.00/447-743
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Controlled Climate Systems, Inc. #7 in the amount of $19,800.00 for HVAC contracted services for ITF performed through July 2014, to be paid from the Buses & Equipment Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 27.00/447-743
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Wheels Mechanical CS Inc. #5 in the amount of $11,077.70 for Plumbing contracted services for ITF performed through June 2014, to be paid from the Buses & Equipment Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 27.00/447-743
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve Transit payment to Wheels Mechanical CS Inc. #6 in the amount of $5,673.40 for Plumbing contracted services for ITF performed through July 2014, to be paid from the Buses & Equipment Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 27.00/447-743
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to authorize and approve PH Designed to proceed with website design for Washington City Transit in accordance with their proposal at an estimated cost of $2,185.
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Councilwoman Tracie Graham – No Comment
Councilman Kenneth Westcott mentioned concerns regarding storm drops. He said that we are doing the best we can with the money we have available to do the repairs. The amount of water from the rains that have occurred this summer has been unbelievable. We will make sure that the streets and storm drops are taken care of. Our Street Department has been doing a great job.
Councilman Westcott reminded everyone to enjoy the Pony World Series games. Councilman Westcott asked Jerry Coleman, who was in attendance, what day the Safety Fair would be held. Jerry responded with the date of Saturday, August 23rd at the American Legion on Park Avenue. Time will be 10AM to 2PM.
Councilman Joseph Manning – No Comment
Councilman Terry Faust – No Comment
Mayor Brenda Davis said that there will be a 2nd Town Hall Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7PM at Wash High Gymnasium. The CommUNITY Group helped organize our last Town Hall Meeting. Some change will be made at this Town Hall Meeting. The School Board has been asked to be present along with all of our City Council members. Gene Vittone and Dr. DiLorenzo will be asked to attend and participate as well. Discussion will be on school, youth and family programming, crime and safety, city and neighborhood development, and a general discussion. Our last Town Hall meeting brought a full room here in Council Chambers and was very successful. The stakeholders in our community have asked if a discussion could be held with the School Board members. Dr. DiLorenzo has been facilitating this with the School District Mayor Davis asked all to attend. Also, she reminded everyone about the Pony World Series beginning this weekend. This year there will be a lot of different activities planned. Mayor Davis stated that our K-9 Officer, Golem, will be attending the Safety Fair on August 23rd . She told everyone that this would be a good time to plan on seeing him, especially for all those who have not had the opportunity yet to meet Golem.
The Washington City Building will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014 in observance of Labor Day holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 8:30AM.
The next regular meeting of Washington City Council will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 7PM in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 6PM, also in Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to adjourn meeting.
_________________________________________ Brenda Davis, Mayor
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Christy S. Thomas, City Clerk