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: For the victim’s of yesterday’s building collapse at 15
North Main Street and in honor of the 1st Responders who did the
best job possible in saving everyone from this tragedy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the June 8, 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 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:
Georgianna Farkas- West Chestnut:
Mary Lou Colons- 428 East Prospect Ave:
CLOSED TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the following payments to:
a. Baiano Construction Inc. in the amount of $116,488.16 for Pay Estimate
#9 & #10 (LSA.) CHARGE: Paid from LSA C000062885.
b. Baiano Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,765.24 for Pay Estimate #9
& #10 Army Corp. CHARGE: 66.00/446-310.
c. Baiano Construction Inc. in the amount of $57,454.20 for Pay Estimate #9
& #10 (LSA-Traffic.) CHARGE: Paid from LSA C000052500.
d. Baiano Construction Inc. in the amount of $11,176.43 for Pay Estimate #9
& #10 (TAP.) CHARGE: 46.00/465-531 (Reimbursement from
TAP FUNDS.)
e. Baiano Construction Inc. in the amount of $24,616.82 for Pay Estimate
#11 (TAP.) CHARGE: 46.00/465-531 (Reimbursement from TAP
FUNDS.)
f. Baiano Construction in the amount of $3,930.54 for Estimate #11 (ARMY
CORP.) CHARGE: 66.00/446-310 (CATFISH CREEK.)
g. Baiano Construction in the amount of $125,673.20 for Estimate #11 (LSA
Traffic Signal.) CHARGE: Paid from LSA C000052500.
h. Baiano Construction in the amount of $30,108.93 for Estimate #11 (LSA
Streetscape.) CHARGE: PAID FROM LSA C000062885.
i. McKean Plumbing in the amount of $3,595.00 for 3 Ton Air Conditioner at
Tylerdale Fire Station. CHARGE: 01.52/409-374.
j. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $630.00 for Henderson Avenue. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
k. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $1,035.00 for May Items 2017. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
l. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $35.00 for Clare Drive. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
m. Trapuzzano’s Uniforms in the amount of $24,335.00 for ballistic vests. CHARGE: 77.00/410-700. Capital Improvement Fund.
n. Waterway in the amount of $2,835.85 for Fire Department Hose Testing. CHARGE: 33.00/411-370 (Vehicle Maintenance.)
o. Dodaro, Matta and Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $2,578.75 for Invoice
#15416.CHARGE: 01.13/404-310.
p. Skelly & Loy Engineering in the amount of $1,275.00 for Invoice
#69943. CHARGE: 96.00/446-000.
q. Skelly & Loy Engineering in the amount of $450.00 for Invoice
#69942. CHARGE: 96.00/446-000.
r. CT Consultants in the amount of $10,114.33 for Invoice #1328402-15. CHARGE: PAID from LSA C000062885.
s. Stahl Shaeffer Engineering in the amount of $15,763.58 for Invoice
15-303-9. CHARGE: PAID from LSA C000062885.
t. Travelers in the amount of $1,352.70 for Jan Ondra and Richard Royal Jr. CHARGE: 01.60/486-350.
u. Portnoff Law Associates LTD in the amount of $11,550.00 for Solid Waste
Delinquency Notices. CHARGE: 01-24/403-235.
v. Portnoff Law Associates LTD in the amount of $14,000.00 for Real Estate
Tax Delinquency Notices. CHARGE: 01-24/403-325.
w. Home Depot in the amount of $3,515.08 for Emergency Supplies for 15
North Main Street. CHARGE: 01-34/413-452.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the following refunds:
(a) Ashley Abbondanza in the amount of $225.00 for Dye Test Payment she
made payable to the City of Washington in error on May 18, 2017. (Receipt #
047367.) CHARGE: 01/361-652.
(b) Corelogic Tax Services in the amount of $10.00 for Duplicate Bill
payment they issued to the City of Washington in error. (Receipt #047218.) CHARGE: 01-389/830.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Mayor Putnam, and
unanimously carried to approve the following transfers:
(a) $10,000.00 from Police Department Capital Purchase Fund 55.00/387-831
Contributions and Donations to Capital Improvements Fund 77.00/410-700
Police Capital Improvement Fund.
(b) $982.63 from Account 85.00/100-000 to Account 66.00/392-900 (CATFISH
CREEK PROJECT FUNDS.)
(c) $16,000.00 from 01.44/433-127 Salary Electrician to 01.43/430-313
Engineering Services.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and carried unanimously to approve payment to PNC Bank in the amount of
$917,205.47 Act 205 Pension Collections through July 11, 2017. CHARGE: 79.00/483-000 Act 205 Distressed Pension Fund.)
Civil Service Chairman, Richard Beck, addressed City Council and presented
the Full Time Police Officer Eligibility List in order of final scores and
ranking:
Patrick Schmidt
Bradley Resnik
Samuel Interval
Sean Sumey
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and
carried unanimously to approve the new Civil Service Full Time Police
Officer Eligibility List.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve payment to Crystal Sound System, Inc in
the amount of $18,910.00, for thirty-one portable radios for the Police
Department. CHARGE: 77.00/410-700 Police-Capital
Improvements.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and
unanimously carried to TABLE the approval of Parking Restrictions on East
Maiden Street between Rosewood and Rural.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to release Fire Escrow Funds in the amount of
$21,596.38 to Brandon and Ami Behrens for fire on September 12, 2016.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and carried unanimously to renew the property and liability insurance for
the City of Washington with Traveler’s Insurance for an annual premium of
$155,064.00 for the period of 7/6/2017 to 7/6/2018.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and carried unanimously to rescind Bill No. 8 of 2017 Ordinance 1893, which
amended Bill No.8 of 2008, Ordinance 1803.
COMMENT:
Mayor Putnam: After discussion with solicitor Council discovered there was
not a need to amend Bill No. 8 of 2008, Ordinance 1803.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and carried unanimously to authorize the Treasurer to open a new bank
account at Washington Financial to be named Storm Sewer Improvement Fund.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and carried unanimously to accept the resignation of Ryan King as City
Treasurer effective July 5, 2017.
COMMENT:
Councilman Manning- City Council thanks Ryan for his service and we wish
him well.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to name Deputy Treasurer Sue Bonus as acting City
Treasurer effective from July 5, 2017 until January 2018.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilwoman
Williams, and unanimously carried to approve making a contribution to World
Series Tournaments, Inc., in the amount of $2,000 for the 2017 Pony League
World Series. CHARGE: 01.55/459-541 (Civic & Military
Celebrations.)
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Williams,
and unanimously carried to approve Resolution No. 9 of 2017 to submit the 2017 Multi-Modal
Transportation Fund (MTF) program grant for the Pine Alley Streetscape and
Parklete Project committing $107,100 as match.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve payment to Commonwealth Financing
Authority in the amount of $100 for the application fee for the 2017
Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) program grant for the Pine Alley
Streetscape and Parklete project.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve contract between the City of Washington
and TWIST, Inc. for the lease of six (6) softball fields on an annual
basis, unless one or more of the parties asks to renegotiate.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve contract between the City of Washington
and Washington Youth Baseball League for the lease of eight (8) baseball
fields on an annual basis, unless one or more of the parties asks to
renegotiate.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Graham,
and unanimously carried to approve contract between the City of Washington
and the Washington School District for the lease of tennis courts, baseball
fields, pavilions and cross-country trail and other amenities on an annual
basis, unless one or more of the parties asks to renegotiate.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to enter into a three-party cooperation agreement
with Washington Rotary and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington for the Washington Park Pavilion LSA Project LS 17-12.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1896 BILL NO. 11 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1896
BILL NO. 11 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 510 EAST MAIDEN, 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 62 SEMINOLE AND 1 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 115 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Mayor Putnam, and
unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1897 BILL NO. 12 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1897 BILL NO. 12 of 2017
AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF WASHINGTON RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF CITY EMPLOYEES PENSION, ANNUITY, INSURANCE AND BENEFIT FUND OR FUNDS, TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PENSION PLAN OR PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO THE OFFICERS AND NON-UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES OF SAID CITY AND TO RESTATE IN ITS ENTIRETY SUCH PENSION PLAN OR PROGRAM.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Williams, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve Resolution NO. 10 of 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 10 of 2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DECLARING THE PROPERTY AT 15 NORTH MAIN STREET WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AUTHORING THE FILING OF AN EMERGENCY MOTION TO DEMOLISH AND ABATE THE NUISANCE; AUTHORIZING THE DEMOLITION OF 15 NORTH MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF SUCH DEMOLITION BY THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA.
Councilwoman Williams: Read the Fire Department Report. Councilwoman
Williams acknowledged and thanked all of the 1st Responders for
everything they did during the building collapse tragedy at 15 North Main
Street yesterday. She also thanked Ron McIntyre for helping gather
information and talking to the media regarding the building collapse.
Councilwoman Graham: Echoed Councilwoman’s sentiments regarding the 1 st Responders and thanked them for saving the tenants andespecially Megan Angelone. Councilwoman Graham thanked Chriss Marshman forall of his hard work in getting the Washington Pool back up and running
after the mudslide that shut the pool down. He and his employees did an
excellent job getting the pool cleaned and opened again.
Councilman Westcott: Thanked all of the 1st Responders andthanked the Fire Chief, Fire Department, Ron McIntyre, Susie Koehler, Joe Manning and everyone who did something to help yesterday.
Councilman Manning: “When something like this happens it truly
Mayor Putnam:
The next regular meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on
Thursday,
August 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will be
held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.