AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Silent Meditation
C. Approval of Minutes/Bills
Presentation:
Repository Sales:
D. Public Comments
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E. ORDINANCES: FOR FINAL PASSAGE
1. Council File No. 16,262 Pending Official File Ordinance No. 3-2022
An ordinance appropriating the sum of $52,961.00 from unappropriated and unanticipated revenue for the expenditure thereof (Erie Police Department)
2021 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
2. Council File No. 16,263 Pending Official File Ordinance No. 4-2022
An ordinance approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as part of the various component codes of the Codified Ordinances of Erie, Pennsylvania.
3. Council File No. 16,264 Pending Official File Ordinance No. 5-2022
An ordinance appropriating the sum of $300,000.00 from unappropriated and unanticipated Liquid Fuels Tax fund balance and providing for the expenditure thereof.
4. Council File No. 16,265 Pending Official File Ordinance No. 6-2022
An ordinance appropriating the sum of $ 10,000.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue and providing for the expenditure thereof. Contributions are from the Mercy Terrace Apartment and the Star Athletic club.
ORDINANCES: FOR FIRST READING
1. Council File No. 16,266
An ordinance amending Article 1501, 1503.21 and 1503.27 of the U.C.C Ordinance adopting the 2018 and Chapter 11 and Appendix E of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) for new construction along with the accessibility provisions contained in the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).
F. OLD BUSINESS
1.) Pursuant to the provisions of PA 47 P S, 4-461 (b.3) City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at approximately 8:00 P.M. to hear testimony concerning the transfer of Liquor License R-18841 for the transfer of Liquor License R-18441 from A&M Sventek LLC, trading as Micheles (“Seller”) 13230 Route 6, Roosevelt Hwy., Corry, PA and located in Township of Wayne, County of Erie, PA to Cashier’s House Beverage LLC 417 State Street, Erie, PA 16507.
2.) Mobilcom, 16343 Conneaut Lake Road, PO Box 1234, Meadville, PA 16335 for (21) portable radios, batteries & microphones for the Bureau of Police at a total amount of $90,260.94. (Tabled from 2-9-22 meeting)
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. A resolution authorizing and directing the Proper City Officials to issue a Change Order to the agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373-4175 to correct the amount for the GIS related services for the annual subscription for the Enterprise Advantage program from $9,400.00 to $95,400.00 annually for the Bureau of Code Enforcement & Planning. The original amount of $9,400.00 was in error.
2. A resolution authorizing and directing the Proper City Officials to execute a Right-of-Way Grant with Verizon North LLC providing for the placement of the Aerial facilities on City property (parcel ID 14-010-025.0-108.00) located along the Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA.
3. A resolution for the Proper City Officials and the City of Erie to undertake the project, “City of Erie East 18 and June Streets Park Acquisition” (Project Title”); and
Whereas, the applicant desires to receive from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (“Department”) a grant for the purpose of carrying out this project.
4. A resolution authorizing and directing the Proper City Officials to execute an Easement Agreement between the City of Erie and Great Lakes Insurance, 1128 State St., Erie, PA 16501, Index (16) 3004-100, in compliance with the attached City Engineer’s metes and bounds description locating a canopy.
5. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Daniel Modeski
2. Gary Peterson
3. Sean Flanagan
6. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Gary Peterson
2. Sean Flanagan
3. Keith Upperman
7. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Sean Flanagan
2. Keith Upperman
3. Zachary Brown
8. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Keith Upperman
2. Zachary Brown
3. Toney Phillips
9. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Zachary Brown
2. Toney Phillips
3. Dale Morgenstern
10. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Toney Phillips
2. Dale Morgenstern
3. Jeffrey Parker
11. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Dale Morgenstern
2. Jeffrey Parker
3. Antwane Fields
12. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
1. Jeffrey Parker
2. Antwane Fields
3. Terrance Dawdy
13. A resolution that the following individual be appointed as Probationary Patrolman at the current salary of $50,205.91 in the City of Erie Bureau of Police as they appear on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for the probation period of one (1) year from the date of his appointment on February 17, 2022.
14. 1. Antwane Fields
2. Terrance Dawdy
3. Tyshawn Parker
TRANSFERS
That the following amounts be transferred in the Finance, American Rescue Act Funds
Transferred from: Transferred to:
| Amount | Account | Title | Amount | Account | Title |
| $ 750,000.00 | 036-2055-0000-5050 | ARP Act Expenditures | $ 750,000.00 | 036-2055-0000-5053 | WWTP Incinerator Project |
CONTRACTS
1. Witmer Public Safety Group, 104 Independence Way, Coatesville, PA 19320 for (30) cases of PMC ammunition for the Bureau of Police at a total amount of $6,858.00.
2. Uniform Outfitters, LLC, 1596 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508 to issue a two (2) year agreement for supplying uniforms and equipment per proposal #6443-2016 for the Bureau of Police at unit prices from January 1, 2022 through January 24, 2024.
3. Uniform Outfitters, LLC, 1596 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508 to issue a two (2) year agreement for supplying uniforms and equipment per proposal #6441-2016 for the Bureau of Fire at unit prices from January 1, 2022 through January 24, 2024.
4. A&H Equipment, 1124 McLaughlin Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017 for a stainless steel truck body for the Bureau of Streets at a cost of $69,670.00.
5. M&K Truck Center, 3900 Depot Road, Erie, PA 16510 for a cab chassis truck for the Bureau of Streets at a cost of $121,928.12.
6. Kathy McCloskey, Footlights Theatre Performing Arts Center, 817 Washington Place, Erie, PA 16502 for the Footlights Theater Summer Recreational Program, in the amount of $34,878.90.
PURCHASE ORDERS
1. Markl Supply Company, 904 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 for miscellaneous training unit and SWAT Team supplies, gun repair and maintenance/cleaning parts and supplies for the Bureau of Police at a total amount of $10,354.88.
2. Markl Supply Company, 904 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 for equipment (mounts, sling adapters, lumens, grips and rails) for the five (5) Daniels Defense M4 Rifles for the SWAT Team for the Bureau of Police at a total amount of $5,625.00.
3. Surveillance-Video, 387 Canal Street, New York 10013 for two (2) video surveillance cameras and devise licenses for the Bureau of Police at a total amount of $4,256.11.
4. Kayline Company, PO Box 603207, Cleveland, OH 44103 for LED lighting upgrades at South Central Fire Station for the Bureau of Fire at a total amount of $2,879.09.
5. Chemung Supply, PO Box 527 Elmira, NY 14902 for U-channel posts for the Paint and Sign Division at a cost of $4,285.00.
6. WM T. Spaeder Co., 1602 East 18th Street PO Box 10066 Erie, PA 16514 for the purchase of a Kaleborn ABRESIST Lined Ash Conveyance Wye Line at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a total amount of $4,880.00.
7. David Milano Construction, LLC, 2202 Zimmerly Road Erie, PA 16506 for materials only to repair sanitary connections at 329 West 29th Street for the Bureau of Sewers at a total amount of $2,285.33.
8. Trimble Inc., 935 Stewart Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94085 for the purchase of two (2) Smart Ultrasonic Transmitters and two (2) Telog LTE Wireless Modems at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a total amount of $8,000.00.
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. ADJOURNMENT
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