REGULAR MEETING WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL – Thursday, August, 8 2013.
A regular meeting of Washington City Council was held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7PM in Council Chambers, 55 West Maiden Street, Washington, Pennsylvania. Mayor Brenda Davis, presiding, opened the meeting.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Kenneth Westcott – Present
Councilman Joseph Manning – Present
Councilman Terry Faust – Present
Councilman Matthew Staniszewski – Present
Mayor Brenda Davis – Present
SOLICITOR: John F. Cambest – Present
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor and Council held an Executive Session directly before tonight’s meeting for a personnel and possible litigation.
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2013 regular meeting of Washington City Council.
Mayor Davis opened the public participation portion of the meeting. Those signed in to speak
were as follows:
• Chief Linn Brookman gave 3 reports for the month of July. The Fire Department had a total of 163 calls with the majority of this number being accidents and medical calls. There were 6 structure fires, and 6 rapid intervention team responses. The Building Department had 13 residential permits, 6 commercial permits, 4 dumpster, 3 demolition, 3 sign permits and 4 fence permits. The total number of permits issued during the month of July were 33; the total permits year-to-date are 135. Total fees collected for the month of July were $6,273 with total fees year-to-date at $17,179.55 In July, the Code Enforcement Department mailed out 151 violations, 48 citations were issued, 20 board-ups, with 1 handicapped-sign installed. Total monies collected were $1,825.00 less expenses (for grass cutting) made the total $25.94
• Chief Luppino gave the July report for the Washington City Police Department. Calls of service were 1,030, miles patrolled 8,200, traffic citations 121, parking violations 8, moving violations 113, non-traffic citations 49, and 38 criminal arrests. Monies collected were: accident reports $1,065, incident reports $70, fingerprinting $50, mace permits 0, and vehicle release forms $75. Total monies collected were $1,560.
• Neil Isiminger from Isiminger’s Towing presented a donation of $1,000.00 for the K-9 fund. He said that this is a really good program; and he can remember 15-18 years ago when our Police Department had the dogs. This will free up the Officer’s time especially when searching cars. This will be a really good thing for the City. Neal stated that he hopes that enough money is donated.
• Attorney Charles Kurowski said that he passes on the topic he wanted to discuss. He got the answer.
There being no further public participation, Mayor Davis closed this portion of the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the refund to Timothy Morrell in the amount of $140.00 for Dye Test — property located at 192 Springfield Avenue. Sale fell through. CHARGE 01.00/361-652 (Dye Test Fees)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to Job Fab, Inc. in the amount of $2,552.34 for the repair of hinge on truck bed (10-Ton Ford, F800). CHARGE 01.42/430-370 (Public Works Vehicle Maintenance & Repair)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to TriStar in the amount of $49,310.00 for purchase of (2) 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptors. CHARGE 77.00/410-700 (Police Capital Improvement)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to First Security in the amount of $12,587.25 for 3rd Quarter Payment Guaranteed Savings. CHARGE 01.52/409-368 (Public Buildings Reallocation of Maintenance/Link)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to Dodaro, Matta & Cambest, P.C. in the amount of $2,937.00 per Invoice #13748, dated August 6, 2013. This includes services rendered through 7/25/2013. CHARGE 01.13/404-310 (Solicitor Professional Services)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to SIGCOM (Signal Communications Corp.) in the amount of $5,601.60 for Washington Fire Department Gamewell Parts. CHARGE 01.33/411-376 (Fire Alarm Maintenance)
A motion was made by Councilman Westcott, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the payment to PNC Bank in the amount of $332,318.20 for ACT 205 Distressed Pension Collections through 7/31/2013. CHARGE 79.00/483-000 (ACT 205 Pension Contributions)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) stating the following:
a) Rescind previous motion approved on July 11, 2013 for payment to K-Log for chairs for the Police Department.
b) Transfer $500.00 FROM 49.00/100-000 (US Justice Capital Grant Fund) TO 81.00/489-000 (State Forfeited Property Fund). This is due to a deposit error.
c) Payment to K-Log in the amount of $2,875.76 for the purchase of 10 chairs for the
Police Department. CHARGE 81.00/489-000 (State Forfeited Property Fund).
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Staniszewski, and unanimously carried, to approve the new appointment and the re-appointment of the following (2) members to the Washington Business District Authority’s (WBDA) Board:
a) Eva Chatterjee-Sutton – (new appointment). Eva will fill the remainder of Matt Uram’s term.
b) Rich Sonson – (re-appointment).
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize to create a CHARGE Line Item (Number) for Washington Police Department’s K-9 Unit.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously
carried, to approve and authorize the Treasurer to open the Drop Off Recycling Grant (902)
Fund Bank Account.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously
carried, to approve and authorize the Treasurer to open the Recycling Performance (904) Grant
Bank Account.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the Budget Transfer of $300.00 FROM 01.53/454-240 (Miscellaneous Operating Expenses) TO 01.53/454-210 (Park Budget — Office Supplies).
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the Budget Transfer of $23,764.21 FROM 20.00/492-900 (Solid Waste Fund) TO 21.00/392-900 (RECYCLING performance Grant)
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve the Budget Transfer of $210.00 FROM 28.00/447-310 (Mass Transit – Transit Expenses) TO 01.13/404-310 (General Fund – Solicitor Professional Services). This is to reimburse for Transit legal work.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the use of land along Sammy Angott Way for a Bocci Court.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Mayor Davis, and unanimously carried, to advertise for bids for demolition of property located at 132-134 North Main
Street. Demolition Specifications will be available from the City Clerk. These bids will be
opened at the September 12, 2013 regular Washington City Council Meeting.
COMMENT: Councilman Westcott asked if this advertisement was added to the CBGs – done through our Community Block Grant Funds?
Councilman Staniszewski asked if the Washington Redevelopment Authority will take care of this bidding?
Mayor Davis replied this property is an emergency proclamation. This property will need to be
done quicker.
Councilman Westcott said that we need to remove this property from the list then.
Mayor Davis said that we will remove this property from the Washington Redevelopment list. She asked Ron McIntyre, our Code Enforcement Officer, if he could send Rob Phillips an email requesting that this property be removed.
Ron McIntyre replied, “yes that he would send an email”.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve for the City of Washington Park Project (RACP/LSA) the Bid Pool Painting Project.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to approve for the City of Washington Park Project (RACP/LSA) the Bid Phase II Pool Project.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to Bid Concrete Pad Project regarding the DEP – Recycling Drop-Off Area Grant.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Mayor Davis, and unanimously carried, to extend North Central Highway Safety Grant Contract.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit item of awarding a Contract for the provision of Special Testing & Inspection Services regarding construction of the intermodal transit facility and park & ride area to Construction Engineering Consultants, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA per the proposed services and accepted unit rates quoted for all required services.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit item of the DBE Plan & 11% Goal for FFY 2014-2016 contingent upon no significant impact as a result of public comment which is accepted up until 8/14/13.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit item of extending the lease with Cheryl & John Hopper for garage rental and office space rental for a 9 month period from 9/1/2013 to 5/31/2014.
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to GG&C Bus Company, Inc. in the amount of $69,184.80 for contracted public transit fixed route services performed in June 2013, 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Washington County Transportation Authority in the amount of $7,263.85 for contracted public transit Para transit services performed in June 2013, 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Nancy Basile in the amount of $46.48 for reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred in July 2013, 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Comcast in the amount of $85.45 for 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Pittsburgh Courier in the amount of $257.58 for advertising DBE public notice 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Observer Publishing Company in the amount of $381.50 for advertising DBE public notice and $691.84 for advertising General Manager Position, for a total of $1,073.34 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Trib Total Media in the amount of $450.89 for advertising General Manager Position, 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Bankcard Services in the amount of $114.95
Breakdown as follows:
AIA Documents-On Demand-Contract Documents & General Conditions
for 4 Construction Contractors 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Cheryl E. Hopper in the amount of $5,400.00 for payment in full for leases from 09/01/2013 to 5/31/2014 for garage rental space and office rental space, to be paid from the Mass Transit Account upon verification by the Finance Department that the stated transit funds are available. CHARGE 28.00/447-380
A motion was made by Councilman Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Quality Quick in the amount of $67.00 for Ground Breaking banner 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Hickson’s in the amount of $325.10 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Jeff Zell Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $2,962.08 for contracted on-call services performed through July 2013, 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Gillig Corporation in the amount of $13,821.00 (State Bond reimbursable) for final acceptance 10% for 2 buses delivered 4/13, 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 Faust, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Gillig Corporation in the amount of $57,587.00 (Capital Bus & Equip.-Federal Grant & Local Capital Match) for final acceptance 10% for 2 buses delivered 4/13, to be paid from the Capital 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 Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Astorino in the amount of $2,725.79 (ECS Grant) for contracted services performed through July 2013, to be paid from the Capital 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 Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Astorino & LCM Architects in the amount of $7,170.45 (ECS Grant) for contracted services performed through July 2013, to be paid from the Purchase of 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 Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the Transit payment to Astorino & Desman & Associates in the amount of $750.09 (ECS Grant) for contracted services performed through July 2013, to be paid from the Purchase of 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 Westcott, but died for a lack of second, to approve the Transit payment to nTouch (Final Invoice) in the amount of $2,552.55 (MOTION DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND).
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Westcott, and unanimously carried, to approve the following payments for Public Works construction and
maintenance of roadway projects from the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Fund.
CHARGE 96.00/438-000
a) Del-Sir Supply, Inc. in the amount of $541.88 for 23.56 Tons of Modified
Limestone
b) Interstate Pipe and Supply Company in the amount of $117.00 for 15” ADS Pipe
c) Interstate Pipe and Supply Company in the amount of $520.50 for 15’ Pipe, Elbows and Couplings
d) Russell Brothers in the amount of $306.05 for 12.66 Tons of Limestone
e) Russell Brothers in the amount of $168.24 for 7.01 Tons of Limestone
f) Russell Brothers in the amount of $187.92 for 7.84 Tons of Limestone
g) Russell Brothers in the amount of $257.75 for 10.31 Tons of Limestone
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Councilman Kenneth Westcott extended congratulations to Chief Luppino and the Police Department in apprehending the individuals regarding the W & J tragedy. Everyone in the City, along with the W & J College and family, is grateful for the hard work devoted to bringing closure to this tragedy.
Councilman Joseph Manning said that he joins Councilman Westcott in congratulating Chief Luppino, the Detectives and the Washington City Police Department. This was a tragic event that had a great impact on our City.
Councilman Terry Faust had no comment at this time.
Councilman Matthew Staniszewski:
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to advertise for the 50 Campbell Avenue project.
Councilman Matthew Staniszewski echoed his colleagues regarding the hard work by Chief Luppino, our Police Department, our Detectives, the State Police and our District Attorney’s Office. One, who was arrested, was actually hiding 2 doors down from his home. Councilman Staniszewski said that he got to witness (first-hand) the professionalism of our Police Departments. They quickly brought these men to justice.
Mayor Brenda Davis:
A motion was made by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to authorize our Solicitor to review the Repository Sales.
Mayor Davis thanked Chief Luppino, City of Washington Police Department, Detective Dan Stanek, and all Detectives in the unit for doing an outstanding job. It truly shows that great works are not performed by strength but by perseverance. The perseverance that the Department had to make sure that this case was not an unsolved case truly paid off. Mayor Davis stated that she cannot thank them enough for the collaboration, for the work they did along side of our District Attorney’s Office, Gene Vittone, the Drug Task Force, the PA State Police and the surrounding municipalities. It truly shows that the City of Washington is working beyond our borders, working together for the betterment of the community. Mayor Davis said she received an overwhelming praise to let the Department know (from the College, the residents, and the business owners) their appreciation and thanks for of all the Police Department’s hard work.
Mayor Davis also congratulated Councilman Staniszewski on his recent job opportunity in the City of New Castle. The City of Washington thanks you very much for your many years of service here on Council, and we wish you success in your future endeavors in the City of New Castle. Mayor Davis reminded everyone to attend our hometown Pony League World Series that begins this Saturday.
The Washington City Building will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2013 in observance of Labor Day holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 8:30AM.
The next regular meeting of Washington City Council will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7PM in Council Chambers. The Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 6PM, also in Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Councilman Staniszewski, seconded by Councilman Manning, and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting.
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Brenda Davis, Mayor
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Christy S. Thomas, City Clerk