Borough Council

8043 MAY 16, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN met in regular session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on Wednesday May 16, 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 members present. Mayor Kelly present. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Inglis, seconded by Kushner that the Minutes of the April 17, 2018 Council Meeting be approved. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEMS: A. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve purchase of two police vehicles under COSTARS #013-157 from C Harper, not to exceed a total cost of Eighty Eight Thousand Dollars (88,000.00), 1 vehicle will be purchased out of Capital Projects Account, 1 vehicle will be purchased out of Federal Forfeiture Account. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. B. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve purchase and installation of License Plate Recognition (LPR) System at a cost of Thirty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and Fifty Four Cents ($34,800.54), $30,000.00 of the cost will be funded by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. Installation of the LPR system will be at the intersection of Homeville Road and Commonwealth Avenue, and Lebanon Road and Lebanon Church Road. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. C. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve a request from Johnson Brothers Pharmaceuticals for a one year extension to their site plan that was approved on June 20, 2017, the site plan is for construction of a parking lot at 2000 Clairton Road, PC 17-05. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays D. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve sub division of Homeville School Plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission and Engineer. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. E. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve vehicle lease from Riverview Chevrolet for a 2018 Chevy Trax for the Community Development Office at a cost of Two Hundred Forty Eight Dollars and Twenty Seven Cents ($248.27) per month. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. F. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro authorizing the Borough Manager to hire 5 part time summer help to work in the summer parks and recreation program, the rate of pay will be Ten Dollars ($10.00) per hour. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried.  8044 MAY 16, 2018 G. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro authorizing the Borough Manager to hire 1 Cafeteria worker for the Summer Lunch program, the rate of pay will be Ten Dollars ($10.00) per hour. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. H. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve retirement incentive for Diane Wrobleski and Anna Marie Kuzma in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00). Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. I. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve Settlement agreement between the Borough, Jeffrey Walters and Teamsters Local Union 636 prorated benefits owed in the amount of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Four Dollars and Fifty One Cents ($3764.51). Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. J. Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro to approve the hiring of Brandi Chedwick as part time receptionist, the rate of pay will be of Eleven Dollars and Eighty Cents ($11.80). 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 April 2018. Police……………………………………………………………………………Chief Ken Davies Chief Davies read the Police Report for the Month of April 2018. Public Works…………………………………………………………………………James Hess Mr. Hess read the Public Works Report for the Month of April 2018. Mr. Hess listed the streets on the paving list. Mr. Stupar requested Watch Children signs from Sunnyside Drive to the Park. Mr. Hess said he would look at the roads and also check the speed signs. Recreation……………………………………………………………………..Anthony DiCenzo Mr. DiCenzo read the Recreation report for the Month of April 2018. Mr. DiCenzo reported the Summer Activities program will begin on Monday June 11, 2018 and will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the West Mifflin Community Park in addition to 6 other selected parks. The list of parks and the schedule will be available to the Community by the end of the week. Mr. DiCenzo reported the Summer Lunch Program will begin Monday June 11, 2018 and will run Monday through Thursday at Emerson Elementary. Mr. DiCenzo reported Community Day is scheduled for Saturday June 30, 2018 at the West Mifflin High School from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Mrs. Santoro questioned extending the ending time for Community Day. Mr. DiCenzo replied by 6:00 PM vendors and the community clear out by the time it is dark so it wouldn’t be beneficial to extend the time.  8045 MAY 16, 2018 EMS……………………………………………………………………..Assistant Chief Mcaffry Chief Mcaffry read the EMS Report for the month of April 2018. REPORT OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Kelly commented on the cost and reimbursements of Police body cameras. After speaking with Chief Davies he feels the timing is right. Mayor Kelly requested a motion to apply for the cameras. Solicitor DiLucente commented the motion can be added under new business. REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR: Solicitor DiLucente commented along with the help of the Borough Engineer they have prepared two easements Lot and Block #237 F 390 and #240 N 218. Solicitor DiLucente commented that on May 15, 2018 he attended an assessment appeal hearing against Pennsylvania American Water for 900 Session Street. He should have the result within 2 to 3 weeks and following that there’s 30 days to file an appeal in the Court of Common Pleas. Solicitor DiLucente commented the former Borough Engineer had possession of borough files. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER: Ms. Bennett reported an update on two projects that are going up for bid are being advertised in the Newspaper. The projects are Micro Surfacing program and the Lower Bull Run culvert replacement. REPORT OF THE BOROUGH MANAGER: Mr. Kamauf read the Finance Report for the month of April 2018. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Stupar, seconded by Kushner 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 Dickson Landscape and Tree Removal to remove a downed tree on the vacant house located at 598 Grandview Avenue at a cost not exceeding Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00). Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. Mr. Kamauf commented that there will be a lien placed against the vacant property after the tree removal. Motion by Marone, seconded Kushner to approve a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) donation to the West Mifflin Baseball and Softball league. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Inglis, seconded by Kostelnik to approve application for a grant for the Police body cameras with the later approval of the purchase. Roll Call: Seven ayes, no nays. Motion Carried CITIZENS COMMENTS:  8046 MAY 16, 2018 Jay Grossic 1610 Greensprings Avenue questioned how Public works employees who are hired without a CDL would obtain one and how many hours of training. Mr. Grossic commented how they are not doing a job while training, and would the borough hire someone that already has a CDL. Mr. Hess commented that they would be trained then take the test on borough time. Mr. Hess commented that they are working while training. Mr. Kamauf commented it would cost more to hire someone that already has a CDL. Harry Thompson 6679 Adams Avenue questioned the time frame for the buyer to decide on buying the 3000 Lebanon Church Road Borough building. Mr. Thompson commented that the building needs sold and the borough should take a different route to sell it. Mr. Kamauf commented the buyer is still interested but the contract is expired. Mr. Kamuaf commented that the building was sold until the pipe burst. Mr. Stephenson commented other options are costly to sell the building, and right now there is the insurance claim so it was a setback. Ray Kochis 416 Commonwealth Avenue questioned tree trunks in a right of way in the back of his yard being removed. Mr. Kochis commented on the Post Office delivering his mail late and issues he’s having with the post office. Mr. Stephenson commented they do have limited hours, but we don’t have any jurisdiction over how they operate. Mr. Kochis questioned road conditions from High School down to Kennywood. Mr. Stephenson commented they are not borough roads, but they will be getting re done at some point. Mr. Kochis commented to Mr. DiCenzo regarding the water spout at the park being closed and no water fountains. Jim Jasinski 4100 Home Street commented on the American flag being changed. Mr. Jasinski questioned Moon Beams plans for Century 3 Mall. Mr. Stephenson and Mayor Kelly replied they cannot speak on behalf of Moon Beam. Mr. Jasinski questioned the taxes and the Sears parcel of Century 3 Mall. Mr. Kamauf replied all taxes are up to date except Sears which is one year behind. Mr. Jasinski questioned parking ordinances in residential areas on 3rd Avenue. Mr. Marone replied if it’s a take home work vehicle it is allowed to be parked there. Mr. Jasinski commented the people don’t live at the property they are parked at. Chief Davies commented pickup trucks are allowed, but dump trucks and utility vehicles are prohibited. Mr. Jasinski questioned Community Development Department and the Borough growth. Mr. Stephenson replied we are encouraging businesses to come into the borough, and trying to have an incentive for the businesses to come into the borough. ADJOURNMENT:  8047 MAY 16, 2018 Motion by Kostelnik, seconded by Santoro that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm prevailing time.