MINUTES

OHIOVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS

REGULAR MEETING August 5, 2014

The Ohioville Borough Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 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:

Kenneth Doughty Connie Vincik, Borough

Robert A. Ours Secretary-Treasurer

Robert J. Ward, Jr. Paul A. Steff, Borough

Richard B. Decker, Jr. Solicitor

Lucas Hill John Klein, Borough

Richard E. Jackson Engineer

Denise Cox

Mayor Karl Anthony

ABSENTEES:

None.

MINUTES:

On a motion by Mr. Doughty and seconded by Mr. Decker it was moved to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2014 meeting. All answered yes to a roll-call vote – the motion was carried unanimously.

BIDS:

None

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Mr. Larry Mason 124 Daniels Dr.: Mr. Mason stated that council will never know what was written in the letter that was given back to him, and that nothing has been done at the park that was discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Hill stated that he checked the ramp himself and it was not slippery. Mr. Mason asked why we did not put up a speed limit sign as requested either.

John Szatkiewicz 6429 Tuscarawas Rd : Mr. Szatkiewicz asked if we ever talked to the gas companies about extending the infrastructure, with the price of oil, a lot of people would like to switch to gas. Also he would like to see more police patrolling at the park. There is an unregistered kayak on the racks down there that is being used. These people will be stopped by the fish and game commission eventually. Vergil Reynolds wanted to make a complaint regarding vulgar language being used at the park.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE:

Mr. Ward reported the following:

·  Painted the man doors on the shop.

·  Cleaned dead bugs from all light fixtures on the meeting room.

·  Put up new mirror in the Police office and started fixing holes in the doors.

OFFICE PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE:

Mr. Ours – The website’s basic template has been completed. The address will be ohiovilleboro.org. We cannot use the same template as the favored Ambridge site, because it is a licensed template. We need to keep the site easy to navigate. Mr. Jackson asked who will be able to add information to the site, and Mr. Ours stated that the website builder is the only authorized person to do that. Any information to be added should be talked about with council before having anything added.

FINANCE AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

Mr. Doughty stated to all committee heads that budget time is approaching. We will need to get moving on this. Mr. Ours stated that we received another IRS late filing fee for the 1st quarter of 2014 for $1,373.29. The bill was paid 7/18/2014. We also received penalty and interest for PA State Employee taxes in the amount of $585.05 for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter of 2013.

HEALTH, SANITATION AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE:

Legislative Committee – Mr. Decker – No Report

Health, Sanitation, & Recycling Committee -Mr. Hill – We received two sewage complaints. One sited at 136 Salem Church Road, and the second one at 209 Lisbon Rd.

ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO FOLLOW UP ON THE COMPLAINTS AT 136 SALEM CHURCH RD AND 209 LISBON RD:

On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Decker it was moved to authorize the SEO to follow up on the sewer complaints at 136 Salem Church Rd. and 209 Lisbon Rd. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Fire Committee – Mr. Jackson called the Fire chief regarding the complaint on the fire siren. He could not be reached.

Police Committee – Mr. Decker reported on a quote we received from bobcat to have the UTV looked over. The cost is $927.49.

ACTION TO APPROVE BOBCAT TO PERFORM THE WORK QUOTED FOR THE UTV:

On a motion by Mr. Decker and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to accept the quote for $927.49 from Bobcat to perform the work quoted on the UTV. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

It was agreed to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter specifically to discuss the Mayor’s suspension of probationary officer at 7:48 PM.

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The regular session of the Ohioville Borough Council reconvened at 8:29 PM.

ACTION TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF OFFICER ANDREW KRAWCHYK DURING HIS PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

On a motion by Mr. Decker and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to terminate Officer Krawchyk during his probationary period. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

ACTION TO ADVERTISE FOR PART TIME PATROLMAN IN THE BEAVER COUNTY TIMES:

On a motion by Mr. Decker and seconded by Mr. Ward it was moved to advertise for a part time patrolman. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITOR TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSE TO THE AUDITOR GENERALS FINDINGS:

On a motion by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Decker it was moved to authorize the solicitor to provide management’s response to the auditor general’s findings. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

RECREATION COMMITTEE:

Recreation Committee – Ms. Cox reported on correspondence from Western Little Beavers requesting to use field # 2 for the months of August, September, and October. Ms. Cox would also like to schedule a recreation committee meeting August 19 at 7:00 to discuss doing some work on the fields.

ACTION TO AUTHORIZE WESTERN LITTLE BEAVERS TO USE FIELD # 2 FOR AUG. SEPT. & OCT:

On a motion by Ms. Cox and seconded by Mr. Hill it was moved to authorize the use of field # 2 to the Western Little Beaver’s. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

ROAD COMMITTEE:

Mr. Ward reported:

·  New bits were put on the Zipper.

·  Oiled Ridgemont 2,850 Gallons of E-Prime & 10,300 gallons of E3.

·  Oiled Ashwood., burmed Windover.

·  Cut overhung branches on Brookvue.

·  Emptied recycle trailer 3 times.

·  Cleaned up shop.

·  Changed oil in all Police cars.

·  Would like to oil Brady’s Run 2 spots 1/10 mile, Willowbrook 2 spots 2/10 mile.

ACTION TO AUTHORIZE HRG TO WORK WITH UTICA GAS TO REPAIR THE ROADS LISTED IN HRG’S REPORT:

On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Hill it was moved to authorize HRG to work with Utica Gas in repairing the damaged roads. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

ACTION TO SEND A LETTER TO MIDLAND STATING THAT WE ARE NOT INTERESTED AT THIS TIME IN THE MUTUAL AGILITY AGREEMENT:

On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Decker it was moved to send a letter to Midland stating that we are not interested at this time in the mutual agility agreement. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE:

Special Events Committee – No Report

UTILITIES AND CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE:

Utilities and Cable Television Committee – Mr. Hill stated that Comcast has started working on adding services.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

Mayor: Reported

Miles logged on cruisers

·  Car No. 220 – 587

·  Car No. 221 – 4911

·  Car No. 222 - 2473

Total Miles Patrolled 7971

526.1 Gallons of gasoline purchased

139 Calls for service answered

0 Traffic accidents

33 Traffic citations issued

55 Traffic warnings

1 Non- Traffic citations issued

4 Criminal investigations conducted

2 Search warrants served

4 Letter of ordinance violation mailed

The mayor would like to attend a weekend seminar August 13 & 14, 2014 regarding Municipal Legal Update Workshop Sessions. He is requesting $250.00 for registration fees, $100.00 for gas, $224.00 lodging fees for a total of $574.00.

ACTION TO APPROVE MAYOR ANTHONY TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPAL LEGAL UPDATE WORKSHOP SESSIONS AUGUST 13 & 14 FOR $574.00:

On a motion by Mr. Ward and seconded by Ms. Cox it was moved to approve Mayor Anthony to attend the Municipal Legal Update Workshop on August 13 & 14 for the cost of $574.00. All answered yes to a roll call vote. The motion was carried.

Secretary – No Report

Treasurer – No Report

Planning Commission – No Report

Emergency Coordinator – No Report

Borough Solicitor – Reported on the property at 112 Highland Dr. He has found out who owns the property and has forwarded on the information to the Police Chief to issue an ordinance violation letter to them.

Also, regarding the Nixon property: Mr. Nixon has signed the consent agreement for the county for demolition, and the completed packet has been sent to community development. He received confirmation that the paperwork is all in order.

Borough Engineer – Mr. Klein reported on the agreement with Midland. They have reviewed our comments and will be sending a letter to us this week. A meeting will be set after that.

Also the grant for Act 537 was submitted on time.

Sewage Enforcement Officer – No Report

Tax Collector – No Report

OLD BUSINESS: No old business.

ACTION ON BILLS: None at this time.

ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS: None at this time.

APPROVAL OF PLANS: None at this time.

COMMUNICATIONS: None at this time.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Ours handed out a flag displacement informational sheet. We need to fix some of our flags.

Mr. Jackson stated that he is not pleased with the letter received by Custom Pallet and Mulch regarding the mulch at the playground. He would like a certification stating that it is child safe. The letter is not acceptable.

Ms. Cox asked the Engineer if he would be able to get us the state requirements for playground mulch. He said yes.

Mr. Ours reported on House Bill 2408. We need to start moving toward adding more information to our agenda before the meetings.

Mr. Hill asked the Mayor if he can get the availability for the police department. The Mayor stated No that the availability will not be made to the public or to council. Mr. Ward suggested a nameless availability. Mr. Hill & Mr. Decker are not opposed to this.

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 Ms. Cox seconded by Mr. Decker, it was moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 pm, and to meet on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 7:30 P.M., in regular session at the Borough Annex Building. All answered aye in favor – the motion was carried unanimously. There were (5) individuals in attendance.

Respectfully Submitted,

Connie S. Vincik Borough Secretary-Treasurer