The current Council Meeting Minutes from June 21, 2010 will be posted after being approved at our July 19, 2010 Meeting.

BOROUGH OF SOUTHMONT

148 Wonder Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Minutes for May 17, 2010

The pledge of allegiance was conducted and the scheduled May 17, 2010 Council meeting was called to order by President Rodgers at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Attorney Dan Lovette, Manager Richard Wargo, Sec. /Tres. Judith A. Czyrnik, Clerk-Amanda Claycomb, President Richard Rodgers, Council Members; Mr. Ed Danyluk, Mr. Herb Ewald, Mr. Kevin Pile, Mr. Tom Strittmatter (7:25) and Mr. Robert Morgan, Mayor Gregory Paolini, West Hills Police Chief Andy Havas, Fire Chief Mike Leckey

Absent: Council Member Mr. William Kory

Visitors: Mr. Ronald Carnevali, 400 State Street

Meeting Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the Council Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2010. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the Special Council Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2010. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the ratification of payroll for April 2010 in the amount of $14,178.71. Motion seconded by Mr. Ewald. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Pile, Mr. Morgan in favor. Mr. Kory absent. Motion carried (5-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the bills for April 21, 2010 through May 18, 2010 in the amount of $59,628.80. Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Pile, Mr. Morgan in favor. Mr. Kory absent. Motion carried (5-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the April 2010 treasurer’s report. Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Pile to note the receipt of the April 2010 tax collector’s report in the amount of $167,877.29. Motion seconded by Mr. Ewald. All in favor, motion carried.

Police Chief’s Report

Chief Havas reported a gun safety presentation and fingerprinting was provided for children at Weekday Nursery School. Chief Havas stated the radar trailer has been in use on Southmont Boulevard and Menoher Boulevard.

Fire Company’s Report

Chief Leckey reported refurbishing the fire engine would cost approximately $30,000. Chief Leckey stated three members attended six sessions of a Heavy Truck Rescue course. Chief Leckey noted the annual Jubilee will begin May 31. The Hilltop Ambulance Report was received and is on file.

Engineer’s Report

Mr. Wargo reported EADS drafted an Intermunicipal Sewer Agreement for Upper Yoder Township Authority which was discussed at a May 10 Administrative Committee meeting.

Zoning Officer’s Report

Mr. Wargo reported three zoning permits issued. Mr. Wargo noted numerous letters were sent out regarding property maintenance and grass cutting.

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Paolini stated he gave the proclamation at the Arbor Day celebration.

Manager’s Report

Mr. Wargo reported the new backhoe has been purchased and a loaned back hoe is being used until the delivery of the new backhoe. Mr. Wargo reported crack sealing is completed. Mr. Wargo noted the audit reports for the Fire Company are completed.

Solicitor’s Report

An Executive Session was called at 7:25 p.m. regarding legal items. Council resumed its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:32 p.m. Solicitor Lovette reported a petition to obtain 12 Harding Street for renovation or demolition will possibly be filed within the week. Ms. Czyrnik reported Centax does not include payment details on invoices. A motion was made by Mr. Danyluk to allow Solicitor Lovette to send a letter to Centax requesting detailed information regarding tax payers on invoices. Motion seconded by Mr. Ewald. All in favor, motion carried.

Secretary’s Report

A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve Resolution 2010-03 for the disposition of records. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Strittmatter to approve Resolution 2010-04 which approves joining the Cambria County Office of Human Resources and their Consortium members health care coverage retroactive January 1, 2010.  

1) COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Streets: Mr. Ewald reported milling on streets has begun. Mr. Wargo reported dye testing has resumed.

B. Administration: Nothing to report.

C. Personnel: Nothing to report.

D. Police Committee: Nothing to report.

E. Budget & Tax Collection Committee: Mr. Pile reported on a few line items noting that the fuel budget is at seventy percent.

F. Shade Tree Committee: Mr. Morgan stated the Arbor Day celebration was successful. Mr. Morgan reported the Shade Tree Ordinance will be revised and Shade Tree Meetings have been changed to the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. as needed.

G. Recreation Committee: Mr. Ewald reported Executive Director Robin Gates has done more advertising regarding programs she has set up and responses have been received.

H. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Mr. Wargo reported fencing will be placed around the bird sanctuary.

I. COG Report: Nothing to report.

J. Greater Johnstown Water Authority: Mr. Pile reported the Riverside Treatment Plant was dedicated to Mr. Sylvester Saula on May 5. Mr. Pile reported work on the inter-connection is proceeding noting an H20 Grant application will be submitted.

K. Open Records: Ms. Czyrnik reported an open records request was submitted for Ordinance #121 and #138.

Visitor Recognition: Mr. Carnevalli expressed concerns with surface water problems at his residence on State Street. Mr. Wargo noted the issue will be addressed during the State Street sewer project. Mr. Carnevalli requested residents be notified of street cleaning in order to have vehicles moved off the street.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Morgan for adjournment of the May 17, 2010 meeting at 8:05 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. All in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Amanda D. Claycomb 

Borough Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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