BOROUGH OF SOUTHMONT
148 Wonder
Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Minutes for April 18, 2011
The pledge of allegiance was conducted and the scheduled April 18, 2011 Council meeting was called to order by President Rodgers at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Attorney Michael Carbonara, Manager Richard Wargo, Sec. /Tres. Judith A. Czyrnik, Clerk-Amanda Claycomb, President Richard Rodgers, Council Members; Mr. Ed Danyluk, Mr. Herb Ewald Mr. William Kory, Mr. Kevin Pile, Mr. Tom Strittmatter and Mr. Robert Morgan Mayor Gregory Paolini, West Hills Police Chief Andrew Havas
Absent: Engineer Scott Rughe (excused), Fire Chief Mike Leckey
Visitors: Tim McDevitt (West Hills Lawn Care) 1022 Fuge Lane, Grass Cutting Bid; Scott Petrusic (West Hills Lawn Care) 97 Thoburn Street, Grass Cutting Bid
Meeting Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Kory to
open the 2011 street paving bids. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. All in favor,
motion carried. The street paving bids were as follows; Derry Construction Co.,
$71,588.00; Quaker Sales Corp., $74,462.40; HRI Inc., $84,518.60. A motion was
made by Mr. Morgan to accept the bid made by Derry Construction Co. in the
amount of $71,588.00 as per review by Solicitor Carbonara. Motion seconded by
Mr. Danyluk. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr.
Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Motion carried. A motion was
made by Mr. Kory to open the 2011 grass cutting bids. Motion seconded by Mr.
Pile. All in favor, motion carried. The grass cutting bids were as follows;
West Hills Lawn Care, $435.00 per cut; A-100 Property Maintenance, $480.00 per
cut; Entrust Outsourcing, $745.00 per cut; BTS Landscaping, $713.00 per cut. A
motion was made by Mr. Morgan to accept the bid from West Hills Lawn Care in
the amount of $435.00 per cut. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Role call: Mr.
Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr.
Morgan in favor. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve the
Council Meeting Minutes of March 21,
2011. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. All in favor, motion carried. A
motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve the Personnel Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 11, 2011.
Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by
Mr. Pile to approve the ratification of payroll in the amount of $20,374.42.
Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr.
Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Motion
carried. A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the bills from March 23, 2011 through April 19, 2011 in the amount of
$65,543.52. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr.
Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in
favor. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Kory to approve the March 2011
treasurer’s report in the amount of $413,391.95. Motion seconded by Mr. Ewald.
All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Kory to note the
receipt of the March 2011 tax collector’s report in the amount of $60,740.97.
Motion seconded by Mr. Ewald. All in favor, motion carried.
Police Chief’s Report
Chief Havas reported three
Officers that are members of the Cambria County SERT Team were recently
certified in Basic Swat Operations after a five-day training course. Chief
Havas noted Cambria County
received a grant to pay for the training. Chief Havas stated Det. Sgt. Musulin
gave a presentation about risk management to a group of Subway managers, who
attended a Regional Managers Meeting. Police fines were $398.12 for vehicle
fines and $71.16 for Ordinance fines.
Fire Company’s Report
Chief Leckey absent. The fire
company’s report was not received. The Hilltop Ambulance report was received
and is on file.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported a Committee
Meeting was held on April 4 to discuss corrective actions to several NASSCO
Class 5 structural defects noting development of a flow monitoring plan to look
at some of the Borough’s tributary sub-basins that are not influenced by flows
from Upper Yoder
Township was also discussed. Mr. Wargo reported a proposal was
submitted for consideration to prepare bid documents to repair three man-hole
to man-hole sections that were labeled for comprehensive repair due to the
severity and number of defects with two sections in the Shady
Lane sub-basin and the third in the Thoburn
Street area that accepts flow from a portion of Upper
Yoder. Mr. Wargo reported a second proposal was received to
conduct flow monitoring. Mr. Wargo reported EADS collected one month of flow
data from two flow meters near the boundary between Upper Yoder Township and
Southmont and the results were discussed at the April 4th Committee
Meeting. Mr. Wargo briefly spoke regarding sanitary sewer repairs and
potentially bidding out three areas for repairs this summer. A brief discussion
was held regarding installation of five flow meters for two months of
monitoring the internal aspects of the sanitary sewer system for $15,580.00
($900 per month meter rental, $690 installation/retrieve date and prepare flow
graphs), which would assist in determining where the majority of flow volume is
originating. A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve installation of five flow
meters for $15,580.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Mr. Kory suggested
the motion be tabled for further discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Kory to
table the flow meter motion. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Role call: Mr.
Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory in favor. Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter
and Mr. Morgan opposed. Motion carried (4-3). Mr. Wargo reported a proposal was
received from EADS for design and phase engineering to replace sewer line on Cheney
Oak Drive, Shady Lane,
Thoburn Street between
Wonder and Edward and in a right-of-way between Hershberger
Road and Edward Street.
Mr. Wargo reported the basic services of preliminary design, final design,
bidding and construction would cost $10,000.00. Mr. Wargo noted additional
services were proposed as follows: Inspection, $3,300; Permits, $1,000;
Surveys/Field Investigation, $1,000. A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve
the basic services and additional services in sewer line replacement proposal received from The EADS
Group with a maximum cost of $15,300.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter.
Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr.
Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Motion carried (7-0).
Zoning Officer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported zoning permits
issued to 631 Diamond Blvd.
and 406 State Street. Mr.
Wargo reported approved sewer compliance certificates for 505
State Street, 404 State
Street and 129 Dahlia
Street. Mr. Wargo reported a request was made to
put a business in the second floor of Clark’s Corner
Store. Mr. Wargo noted the property is considered non-conforming use and a
request for special exception would need to be made to the Zoning Hearing
Board.
Mayor’s Report
Nothing to report.
Manager’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported crack sealing
began on April 4, 2011 and
will continue through April 22, 2011.
Mr. Wargo reported Arbor Day will be held on May 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Wargo reported an exit session was held with Kris Cramer of Kline Kimlin
regarding the 2010 audit noting all accounts appeared in good shape. Mr. Pile
stated Mrs. Cramer commented in her notes that the manager is to sign all bills
before checks are cut. Mr. Wargo stated this process is implemented in the
office and the few mistakes have been corrected. Mr. Wargo reported on the
flooding incident on Menoher Blvd.
from December 2010. Mr. Wargo noted a letter was received from Ms. Bobbie
Blososky, Cambria County Conservation District Resource Specialist, stating a
complaint investigation was completed on April
4, 2011 which revealed problems that exist and corrective actions
are necessary to bring the project into compliance. Ms. Blososky has notified Grandview
Cemetery of the results of the
inspection and the required repairs to pass inspection. Mr. Wargo reported the
Borough will request reimbursement from Penn DOT for expenses acquired from the
flooding incident.
Solicitor’s Report
Mr. Rodgers reported he contacted
the Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s regarding having a speaker come
in for an employee/public relations seminar noting PSAB stated they have
speakers available and the Borough may want to contact surrounding
municipalities about participating. Mr. Wargo will follow up An Executive
Session was called at 8:05 p.m.
regarding personnel. The Executive Session ended and Council resumed its
regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Wargo reported he spoke with Attorney Bob
Shahade regarding the sewer maintenance agreement with Upper
Yoder Township
noting Attorney Shahade suggested continuing with the current agreement and a
possible cap on the Upper Yoder sewer maintenance fee. Solicitor
Carbonara will follow up on the issue and will give Upper
Yoder Township
a deadline to come to an agreement. Solicitor Carbonara reported depositions of
Wessel & Co. for the Central Tax Bureau issues occurred on April 8, 2011. A brief discussion was
held regarding the depositions.
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan
to approve Ordinance No. 486 which amends Ordinance No. 69. Motion seconded by
Mr. Danyluk. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Danyluk to
approve Ordinance No. 487 which amends Nuisance Ordinance No. 471 Section C8.
Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. All in favor, motion carried. Mrs. Czyrnik
reported on a letter received regarding a program to adopt a policy, ordinance
or resolution that would prohibit tobacco products in the Borough parks,
playgrounds or other recreational area. The Alternative Community Resource
Program would provide “Young Lungs at Play” signs for free in support of this
policy. No action was taken. Mrs. Czyrnik reported a tax collector’s bond
renewal was received from Central Tax Bureau noting the bond is automatically
renewed. Mrs. Czyrnik reported a notification was received that Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland is
canceling the Atlantic Broadband surety bond noting she is awaiting a return
call from the General Manager regarding who they will be bonded with.
1) COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Streets: Nothing to report.
B. Administration: Nothing to report.
C. Personnel: Nothing to report.
D. Police Committee: Nothing to report.
E. Fire Company Committee: Mr. Strittmatter reported a meeting will be held with Upper Yoder Township on May 15, 2011.
F. Budget & Tax Collection Committee: Mr. Pile requested a form be included with the fall newsletter for employees to disclose to their employers the municipality they reside in
G. Shade Tree Committee: Mr. Morgan requested a packet with the new shade tree ordinance and the Arbor Day information be sent to the Shade Tree Committee. Mr. Morgan reported Arbor Day will be held May 7, 2011 at the Diamond Blvd. Playground and a tree dedication will be held for the late Mr. William Leckey.
H. Recreation Committee: A motion was made by Mr. Ewald to approve any member of Council as an alternate to the Recreation Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. All in favor, motion carried.
I. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Mr. Strittmatter noted repairs are needed along the handicap ramp in front of the municipal building and the sign in front of the building needs repainted along the bottom.
J. Greater Johnstown Water Authority: Mr. Pile reported digging for the inter-connection has begun. Mr. Pile stated the Water Authority will purchase a parcel of land from Upper Yoder Township for a pumping station. Mr. Pile stated the Water Authority has re-bid a million gallon tank for approximately $986,000 and a pump station for approximately $1, 500,000.
K. Open Records: No open records requests received.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Kory for adjournment of the April 18, 2011 meeting at 8:55 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. All in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully
submitted,
Amanda
D. Claycomb
Borough
Clerk
