BOROUGH OF SOUTHMONT
148 Wonder
Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Minutes for February 21, 2011
The pledge of allegiance was conducted and the scheduled February 21, 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 (7:40 P.M.) Mayor Gregory Paolini, West Hills Police Chief Andrew Havas, Fire Chief Mike Leckey
Absent: Engineer Scott Rughe (excused)
Meeting Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the
Council Meeting Minutes of January 17,
2011. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Mr. Morgan absent for vote. All
in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the
Special Meeting Minutes of January 12,
2011. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Mr. Morgan absent for vote. All
in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the
ratification of payroll in the amount of $14,046.28 from January 18, 2011 to February 21, 2011. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Roll call:
Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter in
favor. Mr. Morgan absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion
was made by Mr. Pile to approve the bills from January 19, 2011 to February 22, 2011 in the amount of $58,546.13. Motion
seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Roll call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr.
Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter in favor. Mr. Morgan absent for vote. All in
favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the year
end transfers in the amount of $171,497.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter.
Mr. Morgan absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was
made by Mr. Pile to approve the January 2011 treasurer’s report in the amount
of $428,386.10. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Mr. Morgan absent for
vote. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Kory to note
the receipt of the January 2011 tax collector’s report in the amount of $0.00.
Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Mr. Morgan absent for vote. All in favor,
motion carried (6-0).
Police Chief’s Report
Chief Havas reported the annual
in-service training classes for the Officers was held on February 9th
and 10th in the West Hills Regional Fire Department meeting room.
Fire Company’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported a workshop
will be held on March 8, 2011
at 4:00 p.m. to discuss consolidation
of the Southmont Volunteer Fire Company and the Upper Yoder Volunteer Fire
Company. Chief Leckey reported the repairs to Engine 26-1 are complete noting
additional repairs in the amount of $3,193.94 were necessary. The Hilltop
Ambulance report was received and is on file.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported a presentation
of the Corrective Action Plan efforts was held with Council and the Streets
Committee noting the presentation was meant to develop financing options for
various levels of system improvements, analyze the monthly and yearly impact to
customer rates and form the basis for discussion on how to cost effectively
correct the identified defects. Mr. Wargo reported EADS has updated the GIS
system based on the results of the CCTV efforts and will update the Borough
computers. Mr. Wargo reported EADS has acquired and installed two flow meters
near the boundary between Upper Yoder
Township and Southmont Borough
locates on Violet Street
monitoring the Allegheny Lutheran Home sub-basin and Leon
Street monitoring the Wonder
Street sub-basin. Mr. Wargo noted the meters were
installed by EADS as a certified installation training exercise and will
collect data for a limited time.
Zoning Officer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported three approved
sewer compliance certificates were issued. Mr. Wargo reported the Westmont
School District was planning to use
the Community Open Door Church located on Menoher
Boulevard as an alternative educational site
noting the school district is no longer looking into such an arrangement.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Paolini reported an
Emergency Management will be held on February
22, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
Manager’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported a review of
the visual inspections of roof drains indicates that Borough Council volunteers
Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald and former Mayor Gerry Sloat saved the Borough $12,000
by completing the visual inspections. A motion was made by Mr. Kory to send
“thank you” letters to the three volunteers. Motion seconded by Mr.
Strittmatter. All in favor, motion carried.
Solicitor’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported a meeting was
held with Mr. Jim Kennedy of Berkheimer Associates on February 18, 2011 regarding the County tax
collector issue. Solicitor Carbonara reported Berkheimer Associates would be
unwilling to take over the tax collections until Central Tax Bureau agrees to
back out of the current contract. A brief discussion was held regarding current
and future tax collection procedures. A
motion was made by Mr. Pile to allow a letter to be sent to Central Tax Bureau
from Solicitor Carbonara requesting they walk away from the current tax
collection contract noting Southmont Borough was not pleased with the services
provided. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. All in favor,
motion carried (7-0). Solicitor Carbonara reported a Certificate of Readiness
has been filed regarding the issues with Central Tax Bureau. A motion was made
by Mr. Danyluk to approve advertising an outdoor furnace ordinance. Motion
seconded by Mr. Pile. Mr. Ewald opposed. All others in favor, motion carried
(6-1). Council will review a drafted copy of the outdoor furnace ordinance at
the March 8, 2011 Workshop
Meeting. Mr. Wargo reported the sale of 12 Harding
Street has closed and Attorney Carbonara received
a check from Attorney Messina in the amount of $2,501.00 which he turned over
to Mrs. Czyrnik at the meeting.
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made by Mr.
Strittmatter to approve Resolution 2011-02, to dispose of records as set forth
in the Retention and Disposition Schedule for Records of PA Municipalities in
accordance with Act 428. Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. All in favor, motion
carried (7-0). A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve filing liens against
two properties for unpaid sewer and garbage fees for 1070
Luzerne Street and 26
Shady Lane. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. All in
favor, motion carried (7-0).
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: Nothing to report.
F. Budget & Tax Collection Committee: A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve a budget carry over in the amount of $50,621.07 for fire engine repairs. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. All in favor, motion carried (7-0).
G. Shade Tree Committee: Nothing to report.
H. Recreation Committee: Mr. Ewald reported the next meeting will be held February 23, 2011. Mr. Ewald stated the new recreation director is in position noting concerns regarding the recreation commission not continuously following the guidelines of the employee manual. Mr. Ewald stated the current tenant at The Ridge has not paid rent in three months noting repairs are needed inside the apartment. Mr. Ewald stated the commission is in the process of evicting the current tenant.
I. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Mr. Kory reported the Borough building restrooms need repairs. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet with Mr. Wargo to discuss the issue.
J. COG Report: A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to not renew the COG membership. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Mr. Kory opposed. Motion carried (6-1).
K. Greater Johnstown Water Authority: Mr. Pile reported bids were opened for the Wildcat Pump Station installation and Kukurin Contracting’s bid for $209,902.00 was accepted.
L. Open Records: No open records requests received.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Kory for adjournment of the February 21, 2011 meeting at 8:15 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. All in favor, motion carried (7-0).
Respectfully
submitted,
Amanda
D. Claycomb
Borough Clerk
