MINUTES
OHIOVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2016
The Ohioville Borough Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Borough Annex Building. The meeting was called to order by the President, Robert A. Ours, at 7:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Ours, followed by a moment of silence.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: BOROUGH PERSONNEL:
Robert A. Ours Connie S. Vincik, Borough
Robert J. Ward, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer
Denise Cox Paul Steff, Borough
Richard Jackson Solicitor
F. John Szatkiewicz John Klein, Borough
Lucas Hill Engineer
Mayor Karl Anthony
ABSENTEES:
Kenneth K. Doughty
ACTION ON MINUTES:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2016 meeting. All answered yes to a roll-call vote – the motion was carried.
BIDS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
Mr. Ward – Reported
· Did roadside mowing.
· Picked up one load of cold patch.
· Moved a pipe for the Water Dept.
· Cleaned Lock 57.
· Tried to fix the lights and sensors at the ball park.
· Received the no wake signs for Lock 57.
· Got the grates and basins on Ridgemont & Meadowbrook.
· Put 5 cans in at Lock 57.
· Need tires for the 2005 International.
· Need 55 gallon of fuel additive for the new truck. Blue Def fuel additive at Napa is $159.00 pump is $50.84. Auto Zone is $179.06 and the pump is $96.75. Hill’s is $209.99 and the pump is $200.00.
· Need new signs for Glen Echo, Forest Dale and Highland roads. Also need a School Bus stop sign on Tusca Ext.
· Still looking for a roller rubber tire.
· Letter was sent to Midland requesting a quote about street sweeping.
MOTION TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES FOR THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK FROM STEINBINDER’S SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300.00:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Szatkiewicz it was moved to purchase 4 new tires for the 2005 International truck from Steinbinder’s Service in the amount of $1,300.00 All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
MOTION TO PURCHASE BLUE DEF FUEL ADDITIVE FROM NAPA AUTO PARTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $159.00 AND THE PUMP AT $50.84:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Szatkiewicz it was moved to purchase blue def fuel additive from Napa Auto Parts in the amount of $159.00 and the pump at $50.84. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
MOTION TO PURCHASE NEW ROAD SIGNS FOR THREE ROADS AT $42.75 EACH AND ALSO A BUS STOP AHEAD SIGN AT $108.00:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Hill it was moved to purchase new road signs for three roads at $42.75 each and a bus stop ahead sign for $108.00. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
FINANCE / OFFICE COMMITTEE:
Mr. Ours – Reported that monthly employee taxes have been paid and monthly bank reconciliations have been performed.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Mr. Szatkiewicz – Discussed the salvage yard applications.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FIVE SALVAGE YARD APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016 YEAR:
On a motion by Mr. Szatkiewicz and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to accept the five salvage yard applications for the 2016 year. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE:
Mr. Ours– No Report
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Fire Committee – Ms. Cox – No Report
Police Committee – Ms. Cox – Reported that #222 and #220 are back from Grand Ford.
The Chief has requested we order 4 mag lights.
Discussion on purchasing a gun for a new police officer.
MOTION TO PURCHASE 4 MAG LIGHTS FROM AMAZON AT $92.87 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
On a motion by Ms. Cox and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to purchase 4 Mag Lights from Amazon at $92.87 for the police department. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
It was agreed to go into executive session to discuss a police department personnel matter at 7:55 P.M.
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The regular session of the Ohioville Borough Council reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
RECREATION COMMITTEE:
Mr. Hill – Discussed purchasing trash cans for the parks and ball fields, closing Lock 57 for Fire Department training, bringing in port a johns to the ball parks for the 2016 ball season and also discussed updating the restroom at the ball field, and the playground supplier will be out this week to inspect the missing bolts.
MOTION TO PURCHASE 30 TRASH CANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $375.00 FOR THE USE AT THE PARKS AND BALL PARKS:
On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Szatkiewicz it was moved to purchase 30 trash cans in the amount of $375.00 for the use at the parks and ball parks. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
MOTION TO CLOSE LOCK 57 APRIL 30, 2016 FROM 8AM TO 4PM FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING:
On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to close Lock 57 April 30, 2016 from 8am to 4pm for Fire Department training. Mr. Szatkiewicz answered no. Ms. Cox, Mr. Hill, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Ward and Mr. Ours answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
MOTION TO RENT PORT A JOHNS FROM THE LOWEST BIDDER AND HAVE THEM DELIVERED:
On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to rent the port a johns from the lowest bidder and have them delivered. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Mayor – Reported
Miles Patrolled on #220 Ending: 68,263 2,518 Miles Patrolled
Miles Patrolled on #221 Ending: 15,332 985 Miles Patrolled
Miles Patrolled on #222 Ending: 124,759 2,994 Miles Patrolled
Total Miles Patrolled 6,497
Total Gallons of Gasoline Purchased: 399.7
68 Calls for Service Answered
7 Traffic Accidents Investigated
19 Traffic Citations Issued
6 Traffic Warnings
0 Non Traffic Citation Issued
3 Criminal Investigations Conducted
0 Ordinance Violation Letters Sent
Secretary – No Report
Treasurer – Treasurers Report was submitted for February 2016 for acceptance.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TREASURERS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2016:
On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to accept the treasurers report for January 2016. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
Planning Commission – No Report
Emergency Coordinator – No Report
Borough Solicitor – No Report
Borough Engineer – Regarding the pole building, he has received some of the paperwork for the close out of the project.
Sewage Enforcement Officer – No Report
Tax Collector – No Report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: - No unfinished business.
ACTION ON BILLS: March 2016 bill list was submitted for approval.
ACTION TO APPROVE BILL LIST # 2:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to approve bill list # 3. All answered yes to a roll-call vote. The motion was carried.
ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS: None at this time.
APPROVAL OF PLANS: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS: Letter from Gary Bosetti requesting to join the Ohioville Borough Municipal Authority Board.
MOTION TO ACCEPT MR. GARY BOSETTI’S APPLICATION TO JOIN THE OHIOVILLE BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY BOARD:
On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to accept Mr. Gary Bosetti’s application to join the Ohioville Borough Municipal Authority Board. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.
ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.
AWARDING OF BIDS: None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING:
There being no other business on a motion by Mr. Ward seconded by Mr. Hill it was moved to adjourn the meeting at 8: 45 PM, and will meet on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 7:30 PM, for regular session at the Borough Annex Building. All answered aye in favor – the motion was carried unanimously. There were (2) individuals in attendance.
Respectfully Submitted,
Connie S. Vincik Borough Secretary-Treasurer