CITY OF CORRY

Corry City Council Meeting:  Council Chambers - 8:00 PM - July 19, 2010

Mayor Sanford opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a brief invocation. Roll call found Mayor Sanford and Council members Migliaccio, Maryott, and Lathrop present, along with City Engineer Johnson, City Solicitor Carney and City Administrator Dahl.   Mrs. Sliker was absent.

(3)        Mayor Sanford read a letter of resignation submitted by Nathan   Watrous, an employee of the Streets Department.  Mr. Watrous’ resignation is effective August 5, 2010.  Mayor Sanford made a motion to receive and file the letter.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Maryott and carried unanimously.

(4)        Mr. Maryott made a motion to accept the resignation of Nathan    Watrous with regret.  The motion was seconded by Mayor Sanford and carried unanimously.

(5)        Mayor Sanford made a motion to receive and file a letter from The McDoanld Group, LLP, dated July 12, 2010 which included a copy of the  Combined Preliminary Notice of Potential Impact on Important Resources and Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment from the United States Department of Agriculture regarding the new Corry Memorial Hospital project.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Lathrop and carried unanimously.

Mr. Dahl stated that copies of the Environment Assessment are available for review at the USDA, Rural Development in Meadville, PA.  Anyone interested in commenting on the proposal are required to do so by August 11, 2010.

(6)        Mayor Sanford presented the June 2010 Police Report and made a motion to receive and file the report.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Maryott and carried unanimously.

(7)        Mr. John Styborski, of 33 W. Congress St., voiced his concerns relating to a problem house on W. Congress St.  Mr. Styborski and several other residents signed and filed a letter in 2008 requesting that the house be  reviewed for safety and health reasons.  The owner was notified to make     certain updates before it was rentable again.  How can he find out if the house was looked over again to see if those updates were done and if the house is safe?

Mayor Sanford stated that a written request would need to be submitted to the City Administrator’s office.  Mr. Dahl stated that an open investigation begins once his office is notified of the complaint. 

(8)        Karen Silvis, of 514 Grand St., spoke regarding the Corry Historic Museum.  It is her understanding that the City owns the museum but the Historical Society is responsible for all the upkeep.  Does the Historical Society have to come to the City Council to get the upkeep projects approved?             Mr. Dahl stated that alternation to the structure yes, maintenance no.      Currently they have a contractor coming in to install new windows.  The issue    with the contractor has been resolved with filing the proper document today with the Zoning Office.  Authorization has been approved for improvements to proceed. They are not required to contact the City as owner of the building but they are to contact the City as the Zoning and Building Agency for issuance required permits.

Mrs. Silvis stated that they would also like to install a dust to dawn light to illuminate the back section of the parking lot for safety reasons.  Mr. Dahl    stated that they can contact his office if there are any type of question if the improvements are maintenance vs. construction issues.

 (9)       Len Clark, of 249 Mead Ave., as a member of Corry 2020 Improving Downtown & Neighborhoods team, reported that the 1^st Farmers Market was     very successful and would like to request the use of the City Park every Friday   for this event.  He also thanked Council for allowing them to achieve what they have so far.

(10)      Dave Armstrong, of 122 Raymond Ave., was wondering where the   Council stands on allowing the skaters to have a temporary location at Mead Park.  Mr. Migliaccio is attending a Mead Park Association Meeting tomorrow night, July 20, to discuss this issue with them.  Mayor Sanford stated the City  has also investigated insurance costs and those costs were just received today.  When the group is ready for that information Council will review it with them. 

(11)      Amy Helmer, of 1037 N. Center St., asked if the current Parks &  Property Council Member, Mrs. Sliker, is involved with this project and  furthermore it is her understanding that as an elected official Mrs. Sliker is required to attend these meetings.  Mayor Sanford stated his point of view       as an elected Mayor he is responsible to attend these meetings.  As a citizen    of this City if we have a member of council that is not participating where do we go from here as citizens?  Mayor Sanford stated that citizens elected this     council the City Council by law cannot change things.

Mike Largarticha, of 19051 Hillcrest Drive, if the Council can’t do it, what can we do as citizens? 

Dave Armstrong asked the question, if this is the place to ask it, do we have recall?  Mr. Carney stated it’s a political solution not a legal solution.

Jason Monn, of 615 Wright St., had a question regarding is someone representing Council at the Parks & Property meetings?  Mr. Dahl stated that    with the exception of the Mead Park meeting, yes there is representation.

(12)      Rex Messenger, of 173 Random Rd., stated the City has an ordinance for outside wood stoves.  The DEP have extremely backed off on the regulations.  He is asking if the State DEP has fewer regulations than the City, which ordinance will need to be followed.  Mr. Dahl stated that within the City of Corry a person would need to have a permit to install one and would need to     be installed in the manner stipulated by the municipal government. 

(13)      Finance Director Migliaccio reported that the 2009 Auditor’s Report has been received and made a motion to receive and file the report.  The motion  was seconded by Mr. Maryott and carried unanimously.  Mr. Migliaccio  commented the audit states that they did not find any deficiencies in the  internal controls over financial reporting.  It was an excellent financial report.   Mr. Migliaccio also commented that City Treasurer Tom Winchell and the staff      do a wonderful job and that is why we can receive audits like this.

(14)      Finance Director Migliaccio presented bills in the amount of $133,982.67.  Mr. Migliaccio made a motion that the bills be paid when funds  are available and the vouchers are properly signed.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Lathrop and carried with Mayor Sanford abstaining.

(15)      Finance Director Migliaccio presented the Statement of Accounts for the period ending June 30, 2010 as prepared by City Treasurer Winchell and City Controller Cowles.  Mr. Migliaccio made a motion to receive and file the report; the motion was seconded by Mr. Maryott and carried unanimously.

(16)      Safety Director Lathrop presented the June 2010 Fire Report and      made a motion to receive and file the report.  The motion was seconded by      Mr. Migliaccio and carried unanimously.  A total of 76 calls for a total of 394.94 hours were reported.  The report also listed several in-house and certified training programs completed in April.  The hydrants in the First and Fourth ward have been painted and the other wards will be completed in July.

Karen Silvis commented that the EMS response by the Fire Department is wonderful and she has no complaints.

(17)      Mr. Maryott made a motion to authorize the City Administrator to advertise for the open Public Works position; the motion was seconded by Mr. Migliaccio and carried unanimously.

(18)      Mr. Maryott made a motion to allow the Farmers Market to operate   every Friday through October 2010 at the City Park; the motion was seconded    by Mr. Migliaccio and carried unanimously.  Mr. Maryott also thanked Steve   Sears for his great coverage of the Farmers Market in the Corry Journal.

(19)      Mr. Dahl reported they have engaged the successful bidder for the asphalt and the contractor should be putting down asphalt in the next several weeks.

(20)      Mayor Sanford reminded council members the next Council meeting is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2^nd.  A work session will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Aug. 10^th.  The regular Council meeting of Aug. 16^th, will be preceded by a budget work session at 7:00 p.m.  All meeting will be held in Council Chambers.

(21)      Mayor Sanford made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Mr. Maryott and carried unanimously.

City Clerk

The above minutes are unofficial until they are submitted to Council at their next meeting for approval.