CITY OF CORRY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Mr. Gernovich opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call found Council members
Drake, Gernovich and Hamilton present, along with City Solicitor Carney, City Engineer Maas, City Manager
Biondi, and Fire Chief Sproveri. Mayor Campbell and Mr. Bresler were absent.
ROLL CALL
AMEND AGENDA
(1)
Mr. Gernovich amended the agenda by adding resolution# 16-09.
(2)
Mrs. Hamilton presented Resolution 16-09 for the appointment of the meeting officiant. Mrs.
Hamilton made a motion to adopt Resolution 16-09 designating Mr. Gernovich as Acting Mayor to officiate
over this meeting and is further authorized to execute any and all documents pursuant to any City Council
actions at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Drake and carried unanimously.
(3)
Minutes of the meeting of September 6, 2016 were presented for approval. Mr. Gernovich made a
motion to approve the minutes; Mr. Drake seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
(4)
Fire Chief Sproveri, along with multiple members of the fire department, presented plaques to Rob
Bruno, from Associated Springs, and Keith Deutsch, from Corry Forge, for their support of the department.
These businesses allow firefighters to leave work to respond to emergency calls. Members of the fire
department and Council personally thanked them for their support.
16-09 RESOLUTION
ACTING MAYOR
APPROVE COUNCIL
MINUTES
FIRE THANK YOU
TO ASSOC SPRINGS
& CORRY FORGE
HEARING OF
Hearing of the Public: None
(5)
PUBLIC
Mr. Gernovich made a motion to receive and file Limited Procedures Engagement for the Firemen's
AUDITOR GENERAL
Pension Plan for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 from the Auditor General. The motion
FIREMEN'S
was seconded by Mrs. Hamilton and carried unanimously.
PENSION
(6)
AUDITOR GENERAL
Mr. Gernovich made a motion to receive and file Limited Procedures Engagement for the Police
Pension Plan for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 from the Auditor General. The motion
POLICE PENSION
was seconded by Mrs. Hamilton and carried unanimously.
(7)
Mr. Gernovich made a motion to receive and file Limited Procedures Engagement for the Non-
Uniformed Employees' Pension Plan for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 from the Auditor
General. The report had one finding of pension benefit payments made to deceased individual. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Hamilton and carried unanimously. The City has notified the estate but have yet to get
AUDITOR GENERAl
NON-UNIFORM
PENSION
a response. If funds are not returned by the estate, the City will be responsible to reimburse the pension plan
in the amount of $4,290 by December 31, 2016.
(8)
Mr. Gernovich made a motion to receive and file a letter from the County of Erie reporting that an
offer to purchase property from the County Repository for Unsold Properties has been received. Troy Jaggi
REPOSITORY SALE
wishes to purchase the property commonly known as 433 W Church St, Index# (8) 33-143-11. Mrs. Hamilton
433 W CHURCH ST
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
(8) 33-143-11
Mrs. Hamilton made a motion to sell the property identified as Index# (8) 33-143-11 for $250 from
the County Repository for unsold properties to Troy Jaggi. The motion was seconded by Mr. Drake and
carried unanimously.
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(9)
Mr. Gernovich made a motion to receive and file a letter dated September 19, 2016 from the Tree
Committee regarding tree survey on Main and Center Streets. The letter also is requesting that Council
review the owners waiver form for removal and pruning. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hamilton and
carried unanimously. City Solicitor Carney will review the owners waiver form.
(10)
FORM
FIRE REPORT
Mr. Gernovich made a motion to receive and file the August 2016 Police Report. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Hamilton and carried unanimously.
(12)
SURVEY & WAIVER
Mrs. Hamilton made a motion to receive and file the August 2016 Fire Report. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Drake and carried unanimously.
(11)
TREE COMMITTEE
POLICE REPORT
Mr. Biondi explained the event request for Winter is Coming is not a regular event and does not
require liability insurance from the project organizer. Mittens, hats, scarves and socks will be left at the City
Park Gazebo for individuals in need during the first two weekends of November. The project is being
organized by Melissa Bah le. Council was in agreement that this project does not need to be approved as an
EVENT REQUEST
WINTER IS COMING
event.
(13)
Mr. Biondi started discussion regarding the BIU contract for the rental inspections. He stated that
the City is working to reevaluate the ordinance and inspection requirements. Last year the contract was
renewed for a 12 month period. Mr. Gernovich suggested extending the contract for 6 months. Mr. Drake
BIU /RENTAL
suggested freezing the inspections but continuing the registrations until the ordinance and inspection
INSPECTION
requirements are reviewed. Solicitor Carney suggested to review where we are at in the inspection cycle.
CONTRACT
Mr. Biondi will get more information from BIU of where we stand in the inspection cycle and have this on the
agenda at the next regular meeting on October 3, 2016.
(14)
Mr. Gernovich presented bills in the amount of $182,598.66. Mr. Gernovich made a motion that the
bills be paid when funds are available and the vouchers are properly signed. The motion was seconded by
Bill UST
Mrs. Hamilton and carried unanimously.
(15)
Mr. Drake gave an update on public works: the paving project is going well with Russell Standard;
edging at Mead Park; brush pickup; getting ready for Homecoming with street sweeping and mowing at the
STREETS DIRECTOR
City Park; anti-skid and salt have been ordered; working on catch basins and there was a water main break on
COMMENTS
W Main St today that has been repaired.
(16)
Mr. Gernovich stated he is gathering information and quotes for an e-waste recycling event with
hopes that it will be held prior to the end of the year.
(17)
EWASTE EVENT
City Engineer Maas stated the roof project at the public works garage has been started.
PW ROOF PROJECT
(18)
Mr. Biondi stated that there have been discussions with Wayco Investment Group about gifting a
parcel on Worth St back to the City. The property is currently on the tax sale list. More information will be
WAYCO PROPERTY
submitted to Council.
WORTH ST
(19)
Mr. Drake made a motion to approve the Wayne Township Water Extension Project which would
extend the water main from 13841 Turnpike Rd to Hatchery Road. The City would be installing the
equipment and providing the labor and Wayne Township would be reimbursing the City with an approximate
cost of $12,000. The infrastructure would be owned by the City. The motion includes the approval for the
City Solicitor to move forward with the agreement. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Hamilton and carried
unanimously.
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WAYNE TWP
WATER EXT
PROJECT
Mr. Biondi announced that there has not been any volunteers signed up for the community work
(20)
event at City Park scheduled for Saturday, September 24th, at 9 am. Work set to be done would include
edging sidewalks, cleaning up flowerbeds, painting the benches and post around the monument and other
general maintenance. He encouraged anyone interested in volunteering to sign up or call the City Building.
COMMUNITY
WORK EVENT AT
CITY PARK
Hearing of the Public:
Rex Messenger, of 173 Random Rd, asked what is considered reasonable time for repairs required from a
rental inspection. Mr. Biondi explained that on the inspection report there is a chart stating the required
time frame.
HEARING PUBLIC
Lyle Shannon, of 303 E Columbus Ave, asked what Council thought about the possibility of a new 10 million
dollar project going into the Wayne Township side of the Industrial Park. Solicitor Carney stated it is not a
City issue but the township is zoned correctly for the project.
Mr. Gernovich announced the upcoming meetings:
(21)
(22)
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An executive session was held on September 12, 2016 regarding personnel.
•
A budget work session will be held after tonight's regular meeting.
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There will be no executive session held tonight.
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Monday, October 3rd, 6:30 pm - CDBG Public Hearing.
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Monday, October 3rd, 7 pm - regular meeting.
MEETINGS
SCHEDULE
Mr. Gernovich adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
ADJOURN
City Clerk
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