BOROUGH OF SOUTHMONT
148 Wonder
Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Minutes for March 21, 2011
The pledge of allegiance was conducted and the scheduled March 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. William Kory, Mr. Kevin Pile, Mr. Tom Strittmatter and Mr. Robert Morgan Mayor Gregory Paolini, West Hills Police Chief Andrew Havas
Absent: Council Member Mr. Herb Ewald(excused due to illness), Engineer Scott Rughe (excused), Fire Chief Mike Leckey
Visitors: Mrs. Fran Sivi, Westmont Recreation Director (introduction)
Meeting Agenda
Mrs. Sivi had a brief
introduction with Council to answer any questions as the new Recreation
Director. A motion was made by Mr. Strittmatter to approve the Council Meeting
Minutes of February 21, 2011.
Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Strittmatter to approve the Workshop Meeting
Minutes of March 8, 2011.
Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve the ratification of payroll
in the amount of $11,552.67. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Mr. Ewald
absent. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr.
Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Motion carried (6-0). A motion was made
by Mr. Pile to approve the bills from February
23, 2011 to March 22, 2011
in the amount of $66,410.70. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Mr. Ewald
absent. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr.
Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Motion carried (6-0). A motion was made
by Mr. Kory to approve the February 2011 treasurer’s report in the amount of $413,766.35.
Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Kory to note the receipt of the February 2011
tax collector’s report in the amount of $0.00. Motion seconded by Mr.
Strittmatter. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0).
Police Chief’s Report
Chief Havas stated reports have
been received regarding suspicious individuals looking into cars in the area.
Police fines were $324.38 for vehicle fines and $182.41 for Ordinance fines.
Fire Company’s Report
Chief Leckey absent. The February
2011 Fire Chief’s report and 2010 Financial Report were received. The Hilltop
Ambulance Report was received and is on file.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported an “Options
and Financing Plan” presentation of the Phase I, II, and III cleaning and
televising efforts was presented to Council on February 15, 2011. Mr. Wargo stated the EADS Group has
collected one month of flow data from two flow meters located on Violet
Street and Leon Street
and the results are currently being evaluated. Mr. Wargo reported the Borough
received a response from Penn DOT regarding the Shady
Lane flooding event on December 2, 2010 noting Penn DOT indicated future
maintenance activity is planned to minimize the chance of water ponding. Mr.
Wargo reported clean up expenses of the Shady Lane flooding damages are
expected to be reimbursed by Penn DOT stating the following quotes were received
for clean up in the flood channel; Petrunak & Co. Paving $3,250; Berkebile
Excavating $3,850; L&M Excavating Co. $4,950. Mr. Wargo reported clean up
of damages at 330 Langhorne Avenue
will cost approximately $2,800 with repairs being completed by JTK Excavating.
Mr. Wargo reported fencing along Cheney Run will cost approximately $1,800 with
repairs being completed by JIF Fencing. A motion was made by Mr. Morgan to
accept the quote from Petrunak & Co. Paving in the amount of $3,250 to
complete the repairs to the flood channel. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Role
call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr.
Morgan in favor. Motion carried (6-0).
Zoning Officer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported three approved
sewer compliance tests for 300 Leila Street,
157 Floyd Street and 8
Harding Street.
Mayor’s Report
Nothing to report.
Manager’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported spring
clean-up is scheduled for May 17 and 18, 2011. Mr. Wargo stated the first draft
of the new maps will go to print April
15, 2011. Mr. Wargo reported a workshop is scheduled for March 22, 2011 to discuss the
corrective action plan.
Solicitor’s Report
Solicitor Carbonara reviewed a
drafted letter to Upper Yoder regarding the Sewer
Agreement. Solicitor Carbonara stated two proposals were included in the letter
noting the first proposal offered to treat Upper Yoder
residents the same as Southmont residents and the second proposal offered Upper
Yoder to pay its fair share of repairs via percentage. Solicitor
Carbonara reported a response was received from Central Tax Bureau regarding
backing out of the contract noting Centax has declined to back out but is open
to an agreement. Solicitor Carbonara reported on a letter received from Sarah
Connors of 434 Southmont Boulevard
requesting approval to purchase the access road beside her property from the
Borough of Southmont. Solicitor Carbonara stated the access road does not
belong to Southmont Borough noting Ms. Connors would need to come to an
agreement with the property owner on the other side of the access road as they
each own half according to the law.
Secretary’s Report
Mrs. Czyrnik reported Industrial
Appraisal Company has provided a quote in the amount of $1,700.00 to appraise
all equipment and buildings with cost of replacement and sound value in the
event of loss noting the last appraisal was completed in 2001. Mrs. Czyrnik
stated she spoke with PIRMA noting PIRMA’s profit and loss division will evaluate
equipment and buildings for free. A brief discussion was held regarding a
letter received from the Garden Club requesting additional monies for a
beautification project at the Barnett Street/Menoher
Boulevard intersection. A motion was made by Mr. Kory
to approve a one time contribution of an additional $300.00 for the Garden
Club. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Mr. Ewald absent. Role call: Mr. Rodgers,
Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Kory, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor.
Motion carried (6-0). Mrs. Czyrnik stated the Cambria County Boroughs
Association is having their annual meeting on April 26, 2011 at a cost of $25.00 per person. A motion
was made by Mr. Danyluk to allow Council, Attorney Carbonara, Mayor Paolini and
office personnel to attend the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. Mr. Ewald
absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). Mrs. Czyrnik reported the PIRMA
Pool Insurance for 2011-2012 is $284.00 more than 2010.
New Business
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan
to approve advertising grass cutting bids for 2011. Motion seconded by Mr.
Kory. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made
by Mr. Morgan to approve advertising an amendment to Southmont Borough
Ordinance No. 471, Section C-8. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. All in favor,
motion carried (6-0).A motion was made by Mr. Kory to approve advertising the
2011 street paving. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. Mr. Ewald absent. All in
favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Kory to approve
advertising proposed Ordinance No. 486 revising the Shade Tree Ordinance.
Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion
was made by Mr. Pile to approve Ordinance No. 485 restricting outdoor furnaces.
Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Strittmatter to approve submitting the County
Aid application for the 2011 Street
Paving project. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor,
motion carried (6-0).
1) COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Streets: Mr. Ewald absent. Mr. Wargo reported crack sealing will begin April 4, street paving will be completed by June 30, and dye testing is set to begin in early April.
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 stated a Tax Collection meeting will be held March 24, 2011.
G. Shade Tree Committee: Nothing to report.
H. Recreation Committee: Mr. Kory reported the Recreation Commission would be holding their March meeting in Southmont Borough’s Council Chambers on March 23, 2011.
I. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Mr. Kory reported a request was made to utilize cut up limbs behind the Borough shed and Mr. Wargo stated the residents could take them. Mr. Kory noted the triangle on Helen Street needs some maintenance work. Mr. Kory will meet with Mr. Wargo to discuss the issue.
J. Greater Johnstown Water Authority: Mr. Pile reported the 2010 Water Authority report was received. Mr. Pile stated the ground breaking for the inter-connection was on March 10 noting some easements have yet to be obtained. Mr. Pile reported Marcellus Shale Drilling wants to drill around North Fork Dam and Dalton Dam noting the Authority is interested in hiring a professional geologist to review the sites to determine the best way to protect the watershed.
K. Open Records: No open records requests received.
Mr. Rodgers called for an Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. regarding personnel. Executive Session ended and Council resumed its regularly schedule meeting at 8:28 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Danyluk to accept the request to withdrawal Mr. Jan Bosley’s resignation received on March 11, 2011 to be effective after a meeting is held on March 22, 2011 with the Personnel Committee, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Wargo and Mr. Bosley to review conditions of reinstatement. Motion seconded by Mr. Kory. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0).
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Morgan for adjournment of the March 21, 2011 meeting at 8:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. Mr. Ewald absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0).
Respectfully
submitted,
Amanda
D. Claycomb
Borough
Clerk
