ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Monda Williams – Present
Councilwoman Tracie Graham – Absent
Councilman Ken Westcott – Present
Councilman Joe Manning – Present
Mayor Scott Putnam – Present
SOLICITOR:
Mike Hammond, Esquire
MOMENT OF SILENCE: For those affected by the opioid epidemic
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 October 5, 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:
Kyrk Pyros/Allegheny Crane: Addressed Council concerning payment for work
done at 15 North Main Street Washington, PA 15301
Attorney: Addressed Council concerning payment for work done at 15 North
Main Street Washington, PA 15301
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman
Manning, and unanimously carried to
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the following payments to:
(a) First Service in the amount of $3,534.50 for Restroom Stalls for Stone
Pavilion. CHARGE: 52.00/454.240.
(b) Baiano Construction in the amount of $27,449.91 for Pay Estimate 14
& 15 (TAP.) CHARGE: 46.00/465-531. (Reimbursement from
TAP.)
(c) Baiano Construction in the amount of $7,531.49 for Pay Estimate 14
& 15 (TAP/LSA.) CHARGE: 46.00/465-531 (Reimbursement from TAP.)
(d) CT Consultants in the amount of $2,233.98 for Invoice #1328402-19
(TAP/LSA.) CHARGE: 46.00/465-531. Reimbursement from TAP.
(e) AgRecycle in the amount of $2,800.00 for 2017-2018 Composting Contract
Req #1. CHARGE: 21.00/426-240.
(f) BNY Mellon in the amount of $38,745.63 for Crossroads Parking Garage
debt service interest payment. (CHARGE: 17/445-245 Operating Expenses/Crossroads Garage Debt.)
(g) Travelers in the amount of $2,380.00 for Richard Royal Jr. CHARGE: 01-60-486-350.
(h) Robinson Pipe Cleaning in the amount of $8,750.00 for Invoice 45002. CHARGE: 53.00/436-682.
(i) Stewart Contracting in the amount of $4,245.00 for Invoice 2398. CHARGE: 53.00/436-682.
(j) Traffic Control in the amount of $596.50 for Chestnut & Beau
(Judgments & Losses.) CHARGE: 75.00/482-000.
(k) Traffic Control in the amount of $9,884.25 for Chestnut & Main
(Judgments & Losses.) CHARGE: 75.00/482-000.
(l) First Security in the amount of $13,360.13 for 4th Quarter
(2017) Guaranteed Energy Savings. CHARGE: 01.52/409-368.
(m) North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $11,279.57 for
Reimbursement #10 (2017.) CHARGE: 90.00/489-000 (NCHS.)
(n) North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $8,869.72 for
Reimbursement # 11 (2017.) CHARGE: 90.00/489-000 (NCHS.)
(o) North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $11,134.34 for
Reimbursement #6 (2017.) CHARGE: 90.00/489-000.
(p) North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $8,618.59 for
Reimbursement #7 (2017.) CHARGE: 90.00/489-000.
(q) North Central Highway Safety in the amount of $8,855.30 for
Reimbursement #8 (2017.) CHARGE: 90.00/489-000 (NCHS.)
(r) North Central Highway Safety in the amount of 10,680.46 for
Reimbursement #9 (2017.) CHARGE: 90.00/489-000 (NCHS.)
(s) G&W Roofing in the amount of $100,732.50 for Payment #1 (Main
Pavilion.) CHARGE: LSA Grant.
(t) Fire Store in the amount of $200,000 for Fire Breathing Apparatus
Project Expenses. CHARGE: 60.00/489-000.
(u) Tri State Supply in the amount of $4,195.20 for Stone Pavilion lighting
supplies. CHARGE: 52.00/454-240 Park Development Fund.
(v) Dodora, Matta & Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $7,897.75 for
Invoice 15547. CHARGE: 01.13/404-310.
(w) Dodora, Matta & Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $1,414.25 for
Invoice 15548. CHARGE: 01.13/404-310.
(x) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $90.00 for 2017 Stormwater Inlet
Projects. CHARGE: 0143/430-313.
(y) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $210.00 for Hallam Avenue. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(z) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $810.00 for September 2017 Items. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(aa) Widmer Engineering in the amount of $180.00 for Clare Drive. CHARGE: 01.43/430-313.
(bb) PNC in the amount of $734,557.04 for Act 205 Pension Collections thru
11/07/2017. CHARGE: 79.00/483-000. Act 205 Distressed Pension Fund.
(cc) Skelly & Loy in the amount of $14,700.57 for Arbitration Hearing. CHARGE: 96.00/446-000.
(dd) Skelly & Loy in the amount of $2,993.85 for MS4 Permit Application. CHARGE: 96.00446-000.
(ee) Morgan Excavating LP. in amount of $3,650.00 for Payment #1 (FINAL)
for Lockhart Avenue Storm Inlet Repairs. CHARGE: 53.00/436-682.0
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the following transfers:
(a) $700.00 from Buildings-Janitorial Services 01.52/409-454 to
Buildings-Property Repair 01.52/409-374.
(b) $500.00 from Buildings-Janitorial Services 01-52/409-454 to
Park-Operating Expenses 01-53/454-240.
(c) $1000.00 from Buildings-Janitorial Services 01.52/409-454 to
Buildings-Custodian Supplies 01.52/409-226.
(d) $200.00 from Buildings- Janitorial Services 01.52/409-454 to
Buildings-Equipment Repairs 01.52/409-373.
(e) $83,000.00 from the Downtown Project Fund (60.00/492-900) to the
General Fund 01.00/392-992.
(f) $44,835.00 from the Stormwater Improvement Fund (53.00/492-900) to the General Fund 01.00/392-982 to reimburse engineering costs previously incurred.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the following refund:
$9,759.44 payable to Beau Street Associates, LP due to a value assessment
change. CHARGE: 71.00/301-010. (TIF FUND.)
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Manning, and
unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Tracie Graham from her elected position as a City Council Member.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to sign agreement with Washington Financial Bank
that states the City Visa Credit Card is paid from general revenues and is
not considered long term debt.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman
Manning, and unanimously carried to approve SEIU 668 Union contract from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the City of Washington Employee Sexual
Harassment Policy.
A motion was made by Mayor Putnam, seconded by Councilman Manning, and
unanimously carried to approve the City of Washington Employee Drug Testing
Policy.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the following 2018 City of Washington
Holiday Schedule:
2018 CITY OF WASHINGTON HOLIDAYS
January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day
January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King Day
February 19, 2018 Presidents’ Day
March 30, 2018 Good Friday
May 28, 2018 Memorial Day
June 14, 2018 Flag Day
July 4, 2018 Independence Day
September 3, 2018 Labor Day
October 8, 2018 Columbus Day
November 12, 2018 Veterans Day
November 22, 2018 Thanksgiving Day
November 23, 2018 Thanksgiving Day (Extra Day)
December 25, 2018 Christmas Day
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to schedule the Reorganization Meeting for January
2, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to approve the FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1900 BILL NO. 15 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1900 BILL NO. 15 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 145 HALL AVENUE, 1 HANDICAP PARKING AT 1135 ARCH STREET.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott to approve the FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1901 BILL NO. 16 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1901 BILL NO. 16 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 61 DEWEY AVENUE.
***NO VOTE REQUIRED***
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the Commercial LERTA for the Washington
Trust Building.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott,
and unanimously carried to approve the installation of lighting for the
Stone Pavilion not to exceed $2,000. CHARGE: 52.00/454-240 Park Development
Fund.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilwoman Williams,
and unanimously carried to approve the purchase and installation of Park
Garage insulation and oil furnace not to exceed $11,000. CHARGE: 52.00/454-240 Park Development Fund.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning to approve the FIRST READING of ORDINANCE NO. 1902 BILL NO. 17 of 2017
ORDINANCE NO. 1902 BILL NO. 17 OF 2017
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 2018.
(Budget Ordinance)
** (No Vote Required) **
A motion was made by Councilman Manning to approve the FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1903 BILL NO. 18 OF 2017:
ORDINANCE NO. 1903 BILL NO. 18 OF 2017
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1356, CHAPTER 1, PART 2, APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2018.
(Salary Ordinance)
** (No Vote Required) **
A motion was made by Councilman Manning to approve the FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1904 BILL NO. 19 of 2017:
ORDINANCE NO. 1904 BILL NO. 19 OF 2017
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 2018.
(TAX ORDINANCE)
** (No Vote Required) **
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott to approve theFIRST READING OF ORIDINANCE 1905 BILL NO. 20 of 2017
ORDINANCE 1905 BILL NO. 20 of 2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PROVIDING FOR THE PROHIBITION OF LEFT TURNS FOR TRAFFIC TRAVELING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ON PROSPECT STREET WITH ITS INTERSECTION OF ELM STREET.
***NO VOTE REQUIRED***
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning,
and unanimously carried to Make a motion to authorize the City Solicitor to
proceed with title search and public hearings for demolition on the
following properties:
1. 633 North Franklin Street 770-004-00-03-0008-00 Glenn and Martina
Conklin
2. 530 E Maiden Street 750-026-00-02-0010-00 Bank of America
3. 25-127 Church Street 720-008-00-03-0008-00 720-008-00-03-0008- William
and Bernice Wanser
4. 284 Locust Avenue 760-019-00-03-0016-00 Virginia & James Hamilton
5. 217 Oak Street 760-001-00-04-0007-00 Donald R. Harper DECEASED Tax
Claim Bureau Trustee FIRE/ARSON
6. 436 Addison Street 780-004-00-02-0017-00 J&T Housing
Elected Officials:
Councilwoman Monda Williams:
Councilman Ken Westcott: No comment
Councilman Joe Manning: No comment
Mayor Scott Putnam:
The next regular meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on
Thursday,
November 9, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will
be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M.
The City Building will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017 in observance
of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10,
2017 at 8:30 A.M.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.