BOROUGH OF SOUTHMONT
148 Wonder
Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Minutes for May 16, 2011
The pledge of allegiance was conducted and the scheduled May 16, 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. Kevin Pile, Mr. Tom Strittmatter and Mr. Robert Morgan Mayor Gregory Paolini, West Hills Police Det. Sgt. George Musulin, Fire Chief Mike Leckey
Absent: Council Member Mr. William Kory (out of town), Engineer Scott Rughe (excused)
Meeting Agenda
The Council Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2011 will be approved at
the June 20, 2011 Council
Meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Ewald to approve the Special Meeting Minutes
of May 2, 2011. Motion
seconded by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Kory absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A
motion was made by Mr. Morgan to approve the ratification of payroll from April 21, 2011 through May 18, 2011 in the amount of
$17,764.78. Motion seconded by Mr. Pile. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk,
Mr. Ewald, Mr. Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Mr. Kory absent.
All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to
approve the bills from April 20, 2011
through May 17, 2011 in the
amount of $65,432.63, which does not include payment to Wessel & Co. Motion
seconded by Mr. Ewald. Role call: Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Danyluk, Mr. Ewald, Mr.
Pile, Mr. Strittmatter and Mr. Morgan in favor. Mr. Kory absent. All in favor,
motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to
approve the April 2011 Treasurer’s Report in the amount of $498,605.07. Motion
seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. Mr. Kory absent. All in favor, motion carried
(6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Pile to note the receipt of the April 2011 Tax
Collector’s Report in the amount of $177,638.13. Motion seconded by Mr.
Strittmatter. Mr. Kory absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0).
Police Chief’s Report
Det. Sgt. Musulin reported all of
the Officers have completed their CPR updates for 2011. The Department will be
receiving new mobile radios through a Cambria
County Grant.
Police fines were $176.72 for vehicle fines, $161.17 for Ordinance fines and
$125.17 for County fines.
Fire Company’s Report
Chief Leckey requested use of the
Borough dump truck for the 2011 Jubilee. A motion was made by Mr. Ewald to
approve the use of the dump truck by the Southmont Borough Volunteer Fire
Company for the 2011 Jubilee. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Mr. Kory absent.
All in favor, motion carried (6-0). Chief Leckey requested police protection
for the 2011 Jubilee. A motion was made by Mr. Ewald to approve police
protection for the 2011 Jubilee. Motion seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Mr. Kory
absent. All in favor, motion carried (6-0). A motion was made by Mr. Ewald to
approve the placement of Jubilee signs throughout Southmont Borough. Motion
seconded by Mr. Danyluk. Mr. Kory absent. All in favor, motion carried. (6-0).
Chief Leckey thanked Council for the Arbor Day ceremony honoring the late Mr.
William Leckey.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported The EADS Group
prepared a proposal for consideration to design a repair contract for
corrective actions to several defects within the sanitary sewer system. Mr.
Wargo reported an initial cost of $15,300.00 was submitted noting after review
EADS has agreed to lower the cost by $4,050.00. Mr. Wargo reported a response
was received from PennDOT regarding the December
2, 2010 Shady Lane flooding event, indicating that future
maintenance activity is planned to minimize the chance of water ponding.
Zoning Officer’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported two Zoning
Permits issued to 107 King Street
and 481 Southmont Blvd. and
one Temporary Business Occupancy Permit to Unique Venues at 1001
Menoher Blvd. Mr. Wargo reported three approved
Sewer Compliance Certificates were issued for 215
Violet Street, 3 Cheney
Street and 1050 Luzerne
Street. Mr. Wargo reported the property owner of 6
Cox Street has a taped barricade in place at the
site of the illegal curb cut and has indicated to the tenant that he must
repair the curb. Mr. Wargo reported he was contacted regarding a potential
rodent or sewage problem at 828 Menoher Blvd.
Mr. Wargo indicated that after review the problem was not a property
maintenance issue and he has notified the Department of Agriculture and the
Department of Labor and Industry.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Paolini reported he gave
the proclamation for the Arbor Day ceremonies on May 7, 2011.
Manager’s Report
Mr. Wargo reported the first
draft of the borough map project was received noting a few small changes were
needed. Mr. Wargo reported a Corrective Action Plan meeting is scheduled for
May 24 with Johnstown Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Wargo reported the summer
work schedule (6 am – 2pm) will begin
for the street department June 6 until September
5, 2011.
Solicitor’s Report
Solicitor Carbonara reported no
updates have been received regarding the Central Tax Bureau issue noting he
will advise Central Tax Bureau that the Borough needs a response by July 1, 2011.
Secretary’s Report
A motion was made to approve the
use of Bird Sanctuary funds to pay the bills for fencing at the Bird Sanctuary
in the amount of $1,895.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Kory absent. All
in favor, motion carried. Mrs. Czyrnik reported a notification was received
stating Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
has canceled the Atlantic Broadband surety bond. Mrs. Czyrnik noted she has
spoken with Mr. David Dane, General Manager of Atlantic Broadband, and he has
not received the notice or name of the new surety bond company. Mrs. Czyrnik
reported the 2010 Liquid Fuels audit was completed and everything was in order.
New Business
A brief discussion was held
regarding fall brush clean-up. Council agreed to re-establish the fall brush
clean-up. Mr. Wargo will contact Mr. Dave Birch of Westmont Borough to make
arrangements for use of the chipper.
1) COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Streets: Mr. Wargo reported crack sealing is completed.
B. Administration: Nothing to report.
C. Personnel: Nothing to report.
D. Police Committee: Nothing to report.
E. Fire Company Committee: Mr. Strittmatter met with the Fire Company Committee regarding the consolidation with Upper Yoder. Mr. Strittmatter stated they discussed a new set of consolidated by-laws and financial aspects. Mr. Strittmatter reported a consolidation target date of June 1, 2012.
F. Budget & Tax Collection Committee: Mr. Pile reviewed a few line items noting we are at thirty-three percent of the budget. Mr. Pile stated the next Cambria County Tax Collection meeting will be held June 2, 2011.
G. Shade Tree Committee: Mr. Morgan reported Norway Maples will be removed from the approved list of shade trees noting Norway Maples are invasive to sidewalks and only last approximately forty years. Mr. Morgan reported a tree in the Diamond Blvd. Playground has a rotted bottom and will be removed.
H. Recreation Committee: Mr. Ewald reported he is planning a fundraiser for the Recreation Commission to be held August 27-28, 2011.
I. Buildings & Grounds Committee: Mr. Kory absent. Nothing to report.
J. Greater Johnstown Water Authority: Mr. Pile briefly updated Council on the Ligonier Interconnection Project.
K. Open Records: Mr. Kory absent. Nothing to report.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Morgan for adjournment of the May 16, 2011 meeting at 8:22 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Strittmatter. All in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully
submitted,
Amanda
D. Claycomb
Borough
Clerk
