Borough Council

8037 APRIL 17, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. prevailing time with President Scott Stephenson presiding. ROLL CALL: Kushner Present Inglis Present Stupar Present Kostelnik Present Santoro Present Marone Present Stephenson Present Seven member present. Mayor Kelly present. Swearing in of two new police officers John Columbia III and Christopher Meyer. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Jim Jasinski 4100 Home Street questioned Agenda Item F if Park Watch persons are full time or part time employees. Mr. Stephenson replied Part time. Questioned Agenda Item G if the Borough will release a schedule of roads to be paved by the Borough in addition to the Micro-Surfacing project. Mr. Stephenson replied yes. Questioned Agenda Item K if Payroll and Human Resource Specialist is a new hire or retirement replacement. Mr. Stephenson replied it would be replacing a retirement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Inglis, seconded by Kostelnik that the Minutes of March 20, 2018 Council Meeting be approved. Roll Call Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHEMNT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BOROUGH POLICE PENSION PLAN; AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN OR PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO POLICE EMPLOYEES BY OFFERING EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR A_LIMITED TIME. _ ______ Solicitor DiLucente opened the Public Hearing. No comments and turned over to Council for the vote. Motion by Stupar, seconded by Marone that the Ordinance be enacted. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. Ordinance given No. 1210. B. Motion by Marone, seconded by Santoro to approve the preliminary and final site plan for both locations for Eby-Brown’s parking lots, located at Noble Lane and the former Boreland field on Irwin Run Road, subject to proof of sale of a piece of ground that is currently owned by Trumbull Corporation, recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. C. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Marone to approve simple sub division at the Southland Shopping Center on Clairton Boulevard, total area in the Borough of West Mifflin consists of 41.021 Acres the property which contains the former Southland Cinema, recommended by the Planning Commission.  8038 APRIL 17, 2018 Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Anthony how much of that land is usable currently as it stands. Mr. Anthony replied about ten percent, the rest is hillside. Solicitor DiLucente commented this is a simple sub division which will be split into two properties. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. D. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Kushner to approve the preliminary and final site plan for operation of Copart Auto Auction at 1451 Lebanon School Road, with the following conditions applied to this recommendation: i. Water service connection agreement with Penn American Water Company. ii. Confirmation of Penn DOT HOP for this location. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. E. Motion by Marone, seconded by Kushner authorizing the Borough Manager to hire summer help in the Public Works Department, selected summer help will work no more than a collective 7680 hours and the rate of pay will be Eight Dollars ($8.00) per hour and Ten Dollars ($10.00) per hour for summer help working the paving crew. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. F. Motion by Marone, seconded by Kushner authorizing the Borough Manager to hire 4 Park Watch Persons for the Community Park, the pay rate will be Eleven Dollars ($11.00) per hour. Mr. Marone questioned if they are new hires or rehires. Mr. Stephenson replied there were 5 last year 2 did not want to return. Mr. Dicenzo replied 3 are rehires, the park can operate with 4 Watch Persons and 4th position needs filled. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. G. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Inglis to approve Borough Engineer to develop specifications and advertise for 2018 Micro-Surfacing project and bid. Roll call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. H. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve exercising third year option to extend Rock Salt Contract with Cargill, Inc. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Hess if there’s a minimum number we pick for this bid. Mr. Hess replied there is a minimum requirement we will pick a number we decide we need, and have to use 80% but not more than 120%. Mr. Kamauf said Cargill still has to accept the offer they have the right to refusal. This is through SHACOG’s Alliance. Cargill has the opportunity not to exercise the right at that point SHACOG would bid for all of our communities. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. I. Motion by Marone, seconded by Stupar to approve and accept changes to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, recommended and approved by the Civil Service Commission. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  8039 APRIL 17, 2018 Mayor Kelly commented now that regulations are approved can we get a subsequent motion to begin the testing process so we can be fully staffed. After considerable discussion this will be added under new business. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. J. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Marone to approve the auction of Public Works Garbage Truck G-9, VIN #1M2P264C72M033956. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. K. Motion by Inglis, seconded by Stupar to approve the hiring of Ashley Krapp, as Payroll and Human Resource Specialist at a salary of Forty-Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000), pending successful completion of clearances and background check. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Community Development…………………………………………………...Walter B. Anthony Mr. Anthony read the Community Development Report for the Month of March 2018. Police……………………………………………………………………………Chief Ken Davies Chief Ken Davies read the Police Report for the Month of March 2018. Chief Ken Davies Commented the Police took procession of 10 Defibrillators that were funded from a grant through Jefferson Regional Foundation. Public Works…………………………………………………………………………James Hess Mr. Hess read the Public Works Report for the Month of March 2018. Mr. Hess Commented the Public Works Department has started the Kansas recreation project. Recreation……………………………………………………………………..Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Recreation report for the Month of March 2018. Mr. DiCenzo reported the Mother/Son golf outing will be on Saturday May 12 at the Practice Tee in Pleasant Hills: Tickets will be $20.00. Summer program schedule is finalized and will be released soon. Community Day planning is on schedule, and Vendor applications are being accepted. Mrs. Santoro commented about cost of the Vendor booths, Tony replied that the cost is $75.00 for profit organizations. EMS……………………………………………………………………..Assistant Chief Mcaffry Chief Mcaffry read the EMS Report for the month of March 2018. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly asked all borough officials and employees if something is seen to report it. Spring cleanups requested participation from everyone.  8040 APRIL 17, 2018 Mr. Stephenson asked rules for cleanups for private property and roads. Mayor Kelly commented that we are behind on Community Day donations. Mayor Kelly requested each council member to send a letter under their signature to 3 to 5 businesses. REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor DiLucente said he has prepared the amended ordinance for the Police pension. Solicitor DiLucente said there was several documents of instructions available to bidders for the sale of the vacant land as well as the bid document itself. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: Ms. Bennett said she is still working directly with DEP on the General Permit for the Lower Bull Culvert replacement at this point there are no updates. Ms. Bennett will start working on the Plans and Specs for the micro surfacing project and she will be working with Mr. Hess to make sure it’s in line for what he’s looking for. Ms. Bennett is working on the DCNR preliminary submission for the Grant that was awarded. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf said he and Mayor Kelly did attended a meeting for the Highway 43 Mon Fayette Expressway and this will be preceding now. There will be other meetings for the project through West Mifflin that some council members will attend. We also received 8 foot maps for each section and they will be displayed publicly at the Borough Building for a limited time. Mr. Kamauf said we finished up our preliminary audit everything was sent to the state to satisfy the DCNR. We did end up with a surplus balance last year on the budget of Four Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Dollars ($498,000.00.) PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Kushner, seconded by Stupar that all bills properly approved by the Finance Committee be paid. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Inglis, seconded by Marone to approve payment of the remaining balance to Extreme Restoration in the amount of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Four Dollars and Eighty Eight Cents (70,294.88) for work at the 3000 Lebanon Church Road building. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Marone, seconded by Stupar to advertise for West Mifflin Police test pending pricing approval. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. CITIZENS COMMENTS:  8041 APRIL 17, 2018 Harry Thompson 6679 Adams Avenue requests that reports read by department head be placed in the meeting minutes. Mr. Thompson said he wanted to know if it was the Borough or the Insurance Company that requested Extreme Restoration to go to 3000 Lebanon Church Road. Mr. Stephenson replied it was an emergency situation and that we had to call them. Mr. Thompson replied that usually the Insurance Company would handle calling a restoration company, and asked about the time frame for receiving the check from the Insurance Company. Solicitor DiLucente commented that the claim has been filed and the Insurance company is investigating the Borough is being cooperative, and by all signs we should be receiving payment on it. Jim Jasinski 4100 Home Street commented on the condition the flag outside on the flag pole. Mr. Kamauf replied that we change that flag 3 times a year we are just getting over winter, but the flag is monitored and changed throughout the year. Mr. Jasinski asked Mayor Kelly and Mr. Stephenson if they approve the use of cell phones by Council members during the meetings. Mr. Marone replied yes if there is a family emergency during the meeting. Mr. Jasinski replied it is not fair to the citizens that attend the meetings. Mr. Marone excused himself from the meeting. Mr. Jasinski commented to Mr. Marone about taking credit and not showing up to the cleaning on Homeville Road. Mr. Stephenson replied Mr. Marone is very active participant in a lot of functions in the Community. Mr. Jasinski questioned if all new hires for Public Works will be required to obtain a CDL License. Mr. Stephenson replied it’s per their contract. Mayor Kelly replied not the young kids, Mr. Stephenson replied the full time employees. Mr. Jasinski said he was referring to some one that was put in charge of the grass cutting crews and things like that should have a CDL License. Mr. Stephenson replied CDL Licenses aren’t required for grass cutting, and he (Dicenzo) doesn’t fall per their contract. Mr. Jasinski asked if Mr. DiCenzo was a member of the Borough work force. Mr. Kamauf replied Mr. DiCenzo is Non Union. Mr. Jasinski questioned what would happen if there is a labor strike.  8042 APRIL 17, 2018 Mr. Kamauf replied they are not allowed there is a non-strike clause in the contract. Our Union workers are required to have the CDL, we have adequate drivers with CDL’s to perform the duties in the Borough. Mr. Jasinski commented about Dispatchers working too many hours and being too tired to perform their job. Mr. Stephenson commented that we are fully staffed. Mr. Jasinski questioned Mr. DiLucente about bullying and Council not giving citizens truthful answers would that be considered bullying. Mr. DiLucente replied yes. Laura Momich 1401 Maryland Avenue commented she spoke with Mr. Marone regarding a nuisance bill regarding rental property tenants. Mr. Stephenson replied nothing is in place, but we do have ordinances. Ms. Momich replied she can’t get in touch with landlords so she can’t call them to complain about the tenants that they have. She said there have been police and ems called to the residence for fights, and drug relations and it is a nuisance tenant. Mayor Kelly replied options to contact the landlord, and advised her to email him and he can talk to Chief Ken Davies and try to get something accomplished. Solicitor DiLucente replied there are private property rights. There are no ordinances for alleged crimes. Ms. Momich questioned an abandoned property at 415 Ford Street. Mr. Anthony said notices will be sent, and public works can secure the property. Jay Grossic 1610 Greensprings Avenue questioned Chief Davies about Police having full body armor. The Borough should spend the money for armor instead of a Police dog. Chief Ken Davies replied they have the option to purchase it, and they do have a uniform allowance. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Stupar, seconded by Kushner that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm prevailing time.  8043 APRIL 17, 2018