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Council Meeting Minutes – September 3, 2020

Sep 3, 2020 | Council Minutes

Council Meeting Minutes – September 3, 2020

ROLL CALL:

Councilman Matt Staniszewski – PRESENT

Councilman Joe Pintola  – PRESENT

Councilman Ken Westcott – PRESENT

Councilman Joe Manning – PRESENT

Mayor Scott Putnam – PRESENT

SOLICITOR:

 Jack Cambest PRESENT

MOMENT OF SILENCE:  For all students returning to public/private schools and college

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried to accept the August 6, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

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:

Chuck Kurowski- P.O. Box 331 Washington, PA: “In addition to ALL Lives Matter I want to say, “Blue Lives Matter.” Recommended that the City have a celebration to thank our police force for their hard work.  

PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED: 

Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and carried unanimously, to approve the following payments:

  1. WEWJA in the amount of $2,500.00 for July 2020 Dye Tests. CHARGE: 01-34/413-240
  2. Skelly & Loy in the amount of $764.75 for MS4 Invoice 80965. CHARGE:00/436-682
  3. Skelly & Loy in the amount of $6,340.95 for MS4 Invoice 80613. CHARGE:00/436-682
  4. Skelly & Loy in the amount of $563.75 for MS4 Invoice 80328. CHARGE:00/436-682
  5. Skelly & Loy in the amount of $4,960.25 for MS4 Invoice 80095. CHARGE: 00/436-682
  6. Backdraft OPCO, LLC in the amount of $684.00 for CAD LINK Invoice #16954. CHARGE:23/407-457
  7. Backdraft OPCO, LLC in the amount of $2,089.00 for Fire Reporting Software Upgrade Invoice #16953. CHARGE:23/407-457
  8. IMS ALLIANCE in the amount of $513.70 for Accountability Board. CHARGE:00/411-700 (PEMA)
  9. Rock N Rescue in the amount of $2,735.30 for Water Rescue Equipment. CHARGE:00/411-700 (PEMA)
  10. Iron Company in the amount of $2,817.30 for Treadmill-JAS-Q26285. CHARGE:00/411-700 (PEMA)
  11. Fire Chasers in the amount of $5,874.22 for Coats and Pants Invoice #10747. CHARGE:00/411-700 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT)
  12. Witmer Public Safety Group in the amount of $915.00 for Helmet Invoice #2046209.001. CHARGE:00/411-700 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT)
  13. Witmer Public Safety Group in the amount of $2,105.00 for Boots Invoice #2046214.) CHARGE:00/411-700 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT)
  14. Witmer Public Safety Group in the amount of $975.00 for Helmets. CHARGE:00/411-700 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT)
  15. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $855.00 for 2020 July Items. CHARGE:00/436-313
  16. Widmer Engineering in the amount of $1,385.00 for 2020 MS4. CHARGE:00/436-313
  17. Ideal Integrations in the amount of $281.50 for Office 365/VPN Sept 2020. CHARGE:00/407-000
  18. Blue Bastion in the amount of $1,943.60 for September 2020 Secaas. CHARGE:00/407-000
  19. Ideal Integrations in the amount of $4,596.00 for Fiber-Quarterly. CHARGE:00/407-000
  20. Stainbrook’s Autobody Shop in the amount of $710.00 for the repair of the Police Department’s 2010 Dodge Charger. CHARGE:00/482-000 INSURANCE CLAIMS 
  21. George R. Smalley Co. Inc. in the amount of $20,313.44 for Electric Main Pavilion #3 Pay. CHARGE:00/454-700 (Reimbursement from Grant Funds)
  22. Dodaro, Matta & Cambest in the amount of $3,088.00 for Invoice #10121. CHARGE: 01-13-404-310
  23. Sam Colusci Transmission Service Inc in the amount of $3,495.60 for 2010 Ford F-550 Transmission Repair. CHARGE:42/430-370

Motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Manning, and carried unanimously to approve the following refunds:

  1. Susan Stafford in the amount of $375.00 for Park Shelters Refund. CHARGE: 00/367-673
  2. Tara Seech in the amount of $425.00 for Park Shelters Refund. CHARGE: 01.00/367-673

Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and carried unanimously to approve the following transfers:

  1. $3,000.00 from 01.15/410-266 Police Training and Schooling to 01.15/410-183 Police Overtime.
  2. $16,125.00 from 01.53/454-171 Park Salaries/Maintenance to 01.53/454-161 Park Salaries/Maintenance.
  3. $50.000.00 from 01.00/362-610 General Fund-Special Police Services to 01.15/410-188 Police -Additional Police Services.
  4. $4,000.00 from 01.15/410-266 Police Training & Schooling to 01.15/410-370 Police Vehicle Maintenance.
  5. $35,000.00 from 01.34/413-124 Code Enforcement-Building Code Officer to 01.33/411-183 Fire Overtime.
  6. $5,500.00 from 01.33/411-376 Fire-Fire Alarm Maintenance to 01.33/411-266 Fire Training & Schooling.

 Motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried unanimously, to accept the recommendation of the City of Washington Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Get Go Project subject to the following: Approval of the Plan from WEWJA, PA American Water, and NPDES-E&S controls from PennDot; Application and approval of demolition, grading and sign permits.

Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Staniszewki, and unanimously carried to approve the City Fire Department’s application to the PA American Water Grant for $1,000.00.

Motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and carried unanimously, to approve Short Term Disability for C.A. (Public Works Department), effective October 15, 2020. 

Motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Westcott, to approve the retirement of Lieutenant Robert Lemons Jr., effective September 11, 2020, amend the salary ordinance and pay all monies due.

Motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and carried unanimously to amend the agreement between the City of Washington and the SEIU 668/PSSU, CLC to extend the existing contract thru 12/31/21, with a wage increase of .55¢ per/hour.

Motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Westcott, to submit the following twelve 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.                                                          

  ADDRESS OF PROPERTY TO DEMO PARCEL NUMBER OWNER(s) NAME OWNER(S) ADDRESS
1. 120 GROVE AVE 780-003-00-01-002-00 WESLEY ALLAMON 400 LOOKOUT AVE
CHARLEROI PA 15022
2. 96 BURTON AVE 730-007-00-02-0017-00 WALTER PASKERT 112 E PROSPECT AVE
WASHINGTON PA 15301
3. 212 LINN AVE 760-004-00-02-0011-00 GEORGE BRICE 408 S MAIN ST
PITTSBURGH PA 15220
4. 290 E PROSCPECT AVE 750-019-00-01-0012-00 ZELMA CALL 290 E PROSPECT AVE
WASHINGTON PA 15301
5. 706 BROAD ST 780-012-00-01-0018-00 MORRISON CHARLENE M & ARMISHA SMITH

& STEVEN WALLACE & LYNNET BURK

 275 VINE ST

CANONSBURG PA 15317
6. 710 BROAD ST 780-012-00-01-0016-00 ANGELA CORDERO 400 E MAIDEN ST

WASHINGTON PA 15301
7. 114 BURTON AVE 730-007-00-02-0021-00 JOYCE GRAY 663 WILMINGTON ST
WASHINGTON PA 15301
8. 368 HOUSTON ST 750-019-00-02-0014-00 DANIEL CARUSO
879 N MAIN STREET
WASHINGTON PA 15301
9. 420 W CHESTNUT ST 780-001-00-00-0005-00 JAN ONDRA 1640 N MAIN ST

WASHINGTON PA 15301
10. 490 EWING ST 780-006-00-02-001-00 MICHAEL DUNCAN 3214 GREENWALD RD
BETHEL PARK PA 15102
11. 220 LINN AVE 760-004-00-02-0008-00 TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN SANDERS FAM IR 103 SUBLETT CRT
LYNCHBURG VA 24502
12. 288 LOCUST AVE 760-019-00-030017-00 KEVIN FLETCHER 288 LOCUST AVE
WASHINGTON PA 15301

ORDINANCES:

Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried unanimously to approve the Final Reading of ORDINANCE 1942 BILL NO. 8 OF 2020

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE:

                     335-33 PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS.

                            SPECIFIC STREET               SIDE                           BETWEEN

                       MAIDEN STREET, WEST             SOUTH                   MAIN STREET, SOUTH         

                                                                                                                           TO 36 FEET WEST OF THE ENTRANCE TO TRIPIL

FIRST READING: ORDINANCE 1944 BILL NO. 9 of 2020

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1611: DESIGNATION OF BUSINESS DISTRICT;  THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON DESIGNATES A BUSINESS DISTRICT, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE, WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING BOUNDARIES AND ALL NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES THEREIN

 FROM NORTH TO SOUTH: WALNUT STREET TO THE CENTER LINE OF RAILROAD STREET.        

FROM WEST TO EAST: THE CENTER LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET TO THE CENTER OF COLLEGE STREET 

THE WASHINGTON BUSINESS DISTRICT AUTHORITY SHALL MAINTAIN A LIST OF PARCELS WITHIN THE SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT AND WILL PRESENT AN UPDATED LIST TO THE CITY CLERK ANNUALLY.

***NO VOTE REQUIRED*** 

RESOLUTIONS:

Motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 8 of 2020 to authorize the execution of Addendum No. 2 to the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Washington and the County of      Washington (Housing Authority). 

Councilman Matt Staniszewski – Revenue is down at the park by 60% in comparison to 2019 to Covid-19. 

Councilwoman Joe Pintola – No Report       

Councilman Ken Westcott – The roof and walls are up in the Salt Shed. Public Works is out milling streets. Springfield will be done before the end of the season.

Councilman Joe Manning- Stated that there is serious concern for the 2021 Budget due to Covid 19. Budget Meetings will be beginning soon.                

Mayor Scott Putnam – Warned residents to lock vehicles as there have been a rash of vehicle break-ins. Stated that he has been receiving a lot of complaints regarding deer population in the City. Unsure how to address the situation. Councilman Staniszewski stated that perhaps they can look into finding out what they could do with a scheduled archery event to alleviate some of the deer population.       

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting will be held on Thursday October 1, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers with Social Distancing Procedures in effect.  The next Agenda meeting will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers with Social Distancing Procedures in effect.  

Motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.