BOROUGH OF SOUTHMONT
148 Wonder
Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Minutes for January 17, 2011
The pledge of allegiance was conducted and the scheduled January 17, 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 (7:10 p.m.) and Mr. Robert Morgan, 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. Morgan
to approve the Council Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2010. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. Mr.
Strittmatter absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was
made by Mr. Morgan to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2010. Motion seconded
by Mr. Pile. Mr. Strittmatter absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve the Special Meeting Minutes
of January 12, 2011. Motion
seconded by Mr. Pile. Mr. Strittmatter absent for vote. All in favor, motion
carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Kory to approve the ratification of
payroll in the amount of $19,348.07 from December 7, 2010 through January 17, 2011. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. Role
call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Morgan in
favor. Mr. Strittmatter absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A
motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the bills from December 7, 2010 through January 18, 2011 in the amount of $107,885.18.
Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald,
Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Morgan in favor. Mr. Strittmatter absent for vote. All
in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to approve the
December 2010 treasurer’s report in the amount of $436,091.14. Motion seconded
by Mr. Kory. Mr. Strittmatter absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Kory to note the receipt of the December 2010
tax collector’s report in the amount of $7,750.44. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile.
Mr. Strittmatter absent for vote. All in favor, motion carried (6-0).
Police Chief’s Report
Chief Havas reported Officer Dave
Crichton is resigning as a part-time employee of the West Hills Police
Department. Chief Havas noted the department is currently accepting
applications for a new part-time officer.
Fire Company’s Report
Chief Leckey reported repaired
Engine 26-1 is expected to be returned by the end of January 2011. Chief Leckey
stated the Menoher Incidents 2010 report will be completed for Council by the February 21, 2011 Council meeting
noting that he is also drafting a letter to Council regarding repairs needed to
a guard rail on Menoher Boulevard.
The Hilltop Ambulance report was received and is on file.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported a meeting is
scheduled for January 31, 2011
with Solicitor Carbonara, Tom Kakabar (EADS Group), Southmont Public Works
Committee and himself to discuss the Corrective Action Plan. Mr. Wargo reported
EADS has relocated the Borough flow meter to the boundary line with Upper
Yoder. Mr. Wargo reported PennDOT has been notified of the blocked
drainage pipe under Menoher Boulevard
which resulted in flooding damages along Shady Lane
and Wren Street on December 2, 2010 noting a response
from PennDOT has not been received yet. Mr. Wargo will notify Grandview
Cemetery as the blocked pipe is on
their property.
Zoning Officer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported three sewer
compliance certificates were approved and no zoning permits were issued. Mr.
Wargo stated the sale of 12 Harding Street
is expected to close approximately January
20, 2011. Mr. Wargo reported Solicitor Carbonara spoke with the
owner of 424 Southmont Boulevard
noting the owner has agreed to remove the tires by February 15, 2011 or face fines.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Paolini stated the “Watch
Children” sign has been installed on Olive Street.
Manager’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported the deposition
for Central Tax Bureau is scheduled for January
26, 2011. Mr. Wargo stated the health insurance change over to UPMC
is complete. Mr. Wargo reported Phase II of the Bird Sanctuary Grant is due January 28, 2011.
Solicitor’s Report
A brief discussion was held
regarding possible co-ops with other municipalities for electrical supplies.
Secretary’s Report
Ms. Czyrnik reported an increase
on worker’s compensation was received due to the increase in payroll amount. A
motion was made by Mr. Kory to approve Resolution 2011-01 regarding the
disposition of records. Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. All in favor, motion
carried (7-0). Ms. Czyrnik reported interest earned at First Commonwealth Bank
for 2010 was $3,909.26.
1) COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Streets: Mr. Ewald reported snow plowing is going well.
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: Mr. Pile reported 2010 ended with budget items in the black. Mr. Pile stated he will be working on the 2011 budget with Mrs. Czyrnik. Mrs. Czyrnik reported necessary transfers will be completed for the next Council meeting.
G. Shade Tree Committee: Mr. Wargo reported Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission requested additional changes to the shade tree grant. Mr. Wargo noted revisions to the shade tree ordinance are on-going.
H. Recreation Committee: Mr. Ewald reported Robin Gates is no longer the Recreation Director. Mr. Ewald stated applications were received for the position noting Ms. Fran Sivi has been recommended to be hired as Recreation Director. A brief discussion was held regarding the activities of the Recreation Commission.
I. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Nothing to report.
J. COG Report: Nothing to report.
K. Greater Johnstown Water Authority: Mr. Pile reported no changes were made at the reorganization meeting. Mr. Pile stated bid opening for the inter-connection will be February 21, 2011 and work will begin on the Westmoreland end of the inter-connection March 1, 2011. Mr. Pile reported the Water Authority was turned down for a loan to add a spillway to the North Fork Dam.
L. Open Records: No open records requests received.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Morgan for adjournment of the January 17, 2011 meeting at 8:03 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. All in favor, motion carried (7-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda D. Claycomb
Borough Clerk
