Council President Stan Glowaski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Members present: Stan Glowaski, Gary Damich, Roy Larimer, Timothy Jansante, Robert Paul and Kenneth Yankowsky

Also Present: Mayor Thomas Brown, Solicitor Dennis Makel, Secretary, Kimberly Sacco.

Business from the floor:

Kerry Krider of HMT Accociates appeared at the request of Stan Glowaski to speak on the advantages of the Borough adopting rental agreements. The current fee, payable by the landlord to HMT in municipalities that participate is $50. These municipalities also charge a $20 administrative fee per unit. The $20 fee is negotiable but the $50 fee is not. The Borough would decide what would be inspected. It would help the Borough keep track of who is living in town, per capita taxes. It would keep the landlords responsible for the upkeep of their properties. Without passing the inspection, the landlord could not continue to rent that property out. Stan asked that the members of council think about adopting this, to look over the information and to be ready to discuss this at a future meeting.

Eric McKeen, Station Commander, of the Belle Vernon Barracks of the PA State Police introduced himself to the governing body. If council ever needs anything they are welcome to call the Barracks and ask for him personally. He gave a report of calls that were answered by the PSP in the Borough between 1/1/2012 and 3/31/2013.

Crimes against people	16

Simple Assaults	4

Crimes against property	21

Crashes	54

DUI	3

Domestic Security	226

Theft/Retail Shoplifting	16

Fraud and Forgery	6

Traffic Citations	845

IT WAS MOVED BY Tim Jansante, seconded by Gary Damich and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2013.

IT WAS MOVED BY Roy Larimer, seconded by Linda Vrabel and carried unanimously to accept the corrected Treasurer’s Report ending February 28, 2013.

Unfinished business:

Mr. Makel spoke again with Ken Carlisle about conveying David Drive to the Borough. Mr. Carlisle told Mr. Makel that he is in the process of discussing this with his attorney to see if it is in Mr. Carlisle’s best interest to do so.

It was moved by Tim Jansante, seconded by Roy Larimer to advertise the intention to adopt the Stormwater Management Ordinance #556 of 2013 at the next regular meeting which is May 7, 2013. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Gary Damich, seconded by Linda Vrabel to advertise the intention to adopt the Bentleyville Borough Ordinance #555 of 2013, the Garbage and Rubbish Collection and Disposition Ordinance at the May 7, 2013 meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Keystone Collection has begun paying rent monthly in the amount of $350.00 and the are now current.

Mr. Makel discovered that the Real Estate Transfer of the Library from the Borough to the Library Board, should have been tax free for local, state and school. He is in the process of recouping these monies for the Borough.

Sam Vargo did sign the agreement between himself and the Borough that was discussed during a prior excutive session. It was moved by Ken Yankowsky, seconded by Tim Jansante with all in favor that he Borough enter into this agreement with Mr. Vargo.

Roy Larimer brought up Ordinance #430, with regards to all properties in the borough displaying a house number. Discussion was again held and it was decided that lists would be compiled of houses that currently did not have a number and the secretary would prepare a form to be delivered either by mail or placed directly on the door of the resident to insure compliance.

New Business:

Robert Paul presented a quote from the Fastenal Company for a 72 Compartment Storage bin that would come complete with 2915 Pieces of Assorted Gr8 YZ Bolts, Nuts and Washers. Mr. Paul believes that the Road Crew having access to this rather than running to the local hardware store each and every time a need arose would save the Borough both time and money. It was moved by Ken Yankowsky, seconded by Roy Larimer and carried unanimously to order and pay for this for the Road Crew.

The secretary brought to council’s attention the expiration of the term on the Water Authority of Mr. Ken Yohe at the end of June 2013. Mr. Yankowsky was to ask Mr. Yohe if he was interested in serving another term.

Stan Glowaski discussed his interest in developing a quarterly newsletter or “state of the borough” mailing for residents outlining events, changes in ordinances, contact information. Suggestions were bulk mailing, post cards. Council and the secretary are to think of ideas and bring them to the next council meeting.

It was moved by Tim Jansante, seconded by Gary Damich to authorize installation of 150 feet of guard rail along Washington Street directly above the new construction at 110 David Drive as long as the installation meets Penn Dot/Liquid Fuels standards. All were in favor.

It was moved by Gary Damich, seconded by Roy Larimer to authorize the repair of the red truck at a cost estimate of $1,532.00 by Wrench on Wheels. The motion carried unanimously.

Baysa requested an expansion of the times they are permitted to use the park for soccer practice from Tuesday and Thursday to Monday through Thursday. It was moved by Ken Yankowsky, seconded by Roy Larimer and carried unanimously to approve this request.

Judy Weinzen resigned from the recreation board. The Borough Council needs to find interested people to serve on the Recreation Board. Patty Grachen has also requested that anyone interested in serving on the Halloween Parade committee come forward. Council requested that the secretary not handle Halloween Parade funds and that the Holiday Light Fund be included on the monthly financial report.

Roy discussed the 2013 paving project. They need to get a cost estimate, they hope to resurface all of the roads on the list using all of the liquid fuels money and the impact fee that we will be receiving.

Ken mentioned an article that appeared in the borough magazine regarding GE Lighting and innovative street light applications. The Borough Secretary is to begin researching possibilities.

Secretary’s Report:

Recreation Board Report: Breakfast with Easter Bunny had a good turnout. Lottery tickets are being sold for the upcoming Independence Day Celebration.

The Solicitor’s Report: No report

Mayor’s Report: No report

Committee Reports:

Streets and Bridges: Need to have inlets checked, and the crew should begin	cleaning streets.

Building and Borough Properties – None

Police and Lights- $52.10 for parking meters, began looking at streets to be	included in the 2013 Paving Project.

Health and Sanitation- None

Redevelopment – Moving forward on demolition schedule. Eight homes were	posted as condemned.

Finance and Purchases – Ken Yankowsky read the financial report as of 03/31/13.

Other Business

IT WAS MOVED BY Ken Yankowsky and seconded by Bob Paul to accept the bills as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

IT WAS MOVED BY Linda Vrabel and seconded by Roy Larimer to accept the receipts as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

IT WAS MOVED BY Tim Jansante and seconded by Stan Glowaski to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted:

_______________

Kimberly G. Sacco

Borough Secretary