ROLL CALL:
Councilman Matt Staniszewski, MBA, EDFP, – Present
Councilwoman Monda Williams – – 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 carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2018 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 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:
John R. Benko-120 Maple Alley: Presented Council with photos of signs that were placed in Maple Alley. Thanked the City for putting up the signs including the one that he paid for himself. Stated that he will be writing down the license plates numbers of cars driving down the alley above the posted speed limit and requested that the police write letters to the owners of the vehicles advising them that they were speeding.
Carla Dunlap-830 Addison Avenue: Asked the City for a Letter of Support for the new organization LOYAL (Leading Our Youth to an Abundant Life.) LOYAL plans to print a magazine for Youth to have their voices heard.
Cheryl (Sherry) Jackson-932 East Chestnut Street: Asked Council to help her with her zoning concerns. Was advised by Solictor Mike Hammond to go before the Zoning Board before the City can review.
Neal Isiminger-1100 Jefferson Avenue: Presented a donation in the amount of $500 to the City of Washington Police Department and a $500 donation to the City of Washington Fire Department from Isiminger Towing.
City Council and Chief Wilson and Chief Coleman thanked the Isimingers for their generous support.
CLOSED TO PUBLIC COMMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, and carried unanimously to approve the following payments:
a. North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $12,282.23 for Reimbursement #8. (2018) CHARGE:90.00/49-000. (NCHS)
b. Skelly & Loy in the amount of $7,075.00 for EIP-MS4 Invoice #73971. CHARGE: 53.00/436-682 (Reimbursement from EIP GRANT.)
c. Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. in the amount of $5,378.37 for Piccolomini Arbitration. CHARGE:01.13/404-314.
d. First Security Finance in the amount of $13,568.11 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program. CHARGE:01.52/409-368.
e. Public Partners in the amount of $15,281.44 for Payment #4 – 5-year Financial Management Plan. CHARGE:96.00/489-000 (Reimbursement from EIP Grant.)
f. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $630.00 for 2018 October Items. CHARGE: 53.00/436-682.
g. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $90.00 for Farmers Market/Restroom. CHARGE: 53.00/436-832.
h. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $2,500.00 for EIP Intern-Mapping. CHARGE: 53.00/436-682. (Reimbursement back from EIP Grant.)
i. Kulak-George Architects LLC. in the amount of $3,182.50 for Salt Shed Project Payment #1. CHARGE:53.00/436-682.
j. Kulak-George Architects LLC. in the amount of $2,417.61 for Main Pavilion Painting Project. CHARGE:82.00/454-682.
k. Mistras Group in the amount of $2,625.20 for Ladder Testing and Certification. CHARGE: 01-33-411-267.
l. Harrisburg Community College in the amount of $3,975.00 for Fire Academy Training of new Fireman. CHARGE: 01-33-411-210.
m. Dodaro, Matta & Cambest in the amount of $2,284.50 for Invoice #16022. CHARGE: 01-13-404-310.
n. Dodaro, Matta & Cambest in the amount of $593.25 for Invoice #16023. CHARGE: 01-13-404-310.
o. Sigcom in the amount of $37,056.43 for Invoices #00034788 and #00034858
(Gamewell Alarm Systems.) CHARGE: 01-33/411-376.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to approve t he following refunds:
a. J&A Limited Partnership in the amount of $25,331.67 for Assessment Value Change. CHARGE: 01.00/301-010.
b. O’Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. in the amount of $4,395.23 for deleted parcels. CHARGE: 01.00/301-010.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the following transfers:
a. $2,318.00 from account 01. /389-830 to 81.00/392-900 State Forfeited Property.
b. $96.98 from 01. /361-651 to 75.00/391-912 Compensation for Loss of Fixed Assets.
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Manning and, unanimously carried to submit a Letter of Intent to the DCED to participate in an evaluation and study to assist in further exploring the interest in partnering with other municipalities for fire protection services.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Staniszewksi, and unanimously carried to approve the purchase of 4 cameras for the police station not to exceed $2,500.00. Money to be paid fromCHARGE: 81.00/389-830 State Forfeited Property.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve payment to PNC Bank in the amount of $ 340,260.00 for the city’s final 2018 MMO contribution for the pension fund. CHARGE: 01.60/483-533 (General Fund- Pension Contributions.)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to authorize the treasurer to pay off the 2018 TAN Loan to Pittsburgh National Bank in the amount of $1,017,384.97.00CHARGE: 01.90/471-600 & Interest (as per payoff quote) CHARGE: 01.90/470-600.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the PNC Bank 2019 Tax Anticipation Note at a rate of 3.08%. Value of the note is $1,000,000.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to approve payment to PNC Bank, in the amount of $512,179.49 for Act 205 Pension Collections thru 11/29/18.CHARGE: 79.00/483-000. Act 205 Distressed Pension Fund.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING of ORDINANCE 1913 BILL NO. 8 of 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 1913 BILL NO. 8 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 AND ADD 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 254 SPRINGFIELD AND 1 PARKING SPACE AT 1395 ALLISON AVENUE (MCADAMS SIDE OF CHURCH), LIMITING HANDICAP PARKING SPACES TO TWO (2) HANDICAPPED SPACES PER CITY BLOCK.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING of ORDINANCE BILL 1914 NO. 9 of 2018:
ORDINANCE NO. 1914 NO. 9 of 2018
AN ORDINANCE 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; AND TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALITIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING of ORDINANCE BILL 1915 NO. 10 of 2018 :
ORDINANCE NO. 1915 BILL NO. 10 OF 2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROPRIATING SPECIFIC SUMS ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY GOVERNMENT HEREAFTER SET FOR THE YEAR 2019.
(Budget Ordinance)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING of ORDINANCE 1916 BILL NO. 11 of 2018:
ORDINANCE NO. 1916 BILL NO. 11 OF 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1356, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2019.
(Salary Ordinance)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING of ORDINANCE 1917 BILL NO. 12 of 2018:
ORDINANCE NO. 1917 BILL NO. 12 OF 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1356, CHAPTER 24, PART 5, LEVYING A TAX AND FIXING A TAX RATE FOR ALL CITY PURPOSES ON THE VALUATION OF SUCH PROPERTY AS HAS BEEN OR MIGHT HEREAFTER BE ASSESSED AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE YEAR 2019.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to approve the sub-division application from Donald R. & Beverly H. Weaver for 415 S. Main Street and 32 Park Avenue.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to approve the City’s 2019 CDBG funding as follows:
Bond Payment $230,000
Recreation Improvements: $50,000
Home Rehabilitation: $50,000
Code Enforcement Demolition: $50,000
Fire Equipment: $50,000
Fire Station Renovations: $140,500
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to enter into a cooperation agreement with Washington Health System and Budd’s Barracks, LLC. for the purpose of pursuing a new street from Murtland Avenue to Locust Avenue.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried tosubmit the following six properties on the demolition list for title searches to the solicitor and schedule public hearings to certify and release to the Redevelopment Authority for demolition.
1. 8-22 W. Chestnut 93-95 N. Main Street 720-001-00-00-0004-00 Michael Albert Smith
2. 745 Broad St 780-012-00-02-0028-00 William K. Closser 461 Burnsville Ridge Rd
Claysville PA 15323
3. 140 May Ave. 780-008-00-02-0028-00 Patricia A. Rosmus DECEASED 65 Campbell
Ave. Apt. #4Washington PA 15301 Tax Claim Bureau Trustee
4. GARAGE 75 Victoria St. 720-007-00-01-0002-00 John S. Bradburn 75 Victoria St.
Washington, PA 15301 724-222-5101
5. 140 McAdam Ave. 770-039-00-02-0001-00 Stephen R. Whipkey 105 Bell Ave.
Burgettstown, PA 15021
6. 251 Burton Ave 760-018-00-01-0014-00 RE Sanders 1 Tycoon Ln Raja Patele
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to remove Corey Anderson, Public Works Laborer, from Probationary Status effective 12/4/18 and amend the Salary Ordinance accordingly.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to accept the retirement of Sandra Borkowski effective February 1, 2019 after 23 years of service.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried to extend the contract of Brandon Dalesio for one year, at the rate of $7.75 per hour, effective from January 1, 2019 until December 31, 2019.
Councilman Staniszewski: Currently working on the 2019 Pool and Park Schedules
Councilwoman Monda Williams: No Report
Councilman Ken Westcott: Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
“A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and carried unanimously to enter into agreement with the City of Washington and the Teamsters Local #585 for a term of 4 years, beginning January 1, 2019, and amend the salary ordinance accordingly.
Councilman Joe Manning: Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mayor Scott Putnam: Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and announced that CoCo’s Christmas at the Lemoyne Center is Saturday, December 8th , the City Christmas Parade is tomorrow, Friday, December 7th at 7 pm and the Holiday Market opens at 3 p.m. Thanked the Isimingers for their donations to the City Police and Fire Departments.
The next regular meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on Thursday,
January 10, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, January 73, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in observance of Christmas Day. Offices will re-open on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day. Offices will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.