City of Hometown City Council met Oct. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council;:
Call to Order: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hometown was called to order by Mayor Kevin Casey at 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Frank Finnegan.
Roll Call: Roll call indicated that the following were present: Aldermen Zak, Banasiak, Kurysz, Beyer, Finnegan, Smith, Walsh and Reynolds.
Absent: Aldermen Grochowski and Barnhouse.
Also present: Elizabeth Attard, City Attorney
Press: Kelly White, Hometown Hi-Lites.
Journal October 12, 2021: Moved by Alderman Kurysz seconded by Alderman Walsh to approve as published the Journal of October 12, 2021 regular City Council Meeting.
Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (7) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Kurysz, Beyer, Smith, Walsh and Reynolds. NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Barnhouse and Grochowski
ABSTENSION: (1) Alderman Finnegan
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
Mayor Casey stated we will hold the Public Hearing on the Zoning Amendment.
Motion made by Alderman Beyer, seconded by Alderman Banasiak to adjourn the regular meeting temporarily for the purpose of the public hearing on the Zoning Amendment. By a voice vote of 8-0 the motion passed. 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Casey announced the public hearing is opened according to the published notice of October 5, 2021 on the Zoning Amendment.
Clerk Hacker Announced the proposed Zoning Amendment has been on file for inspection for over ten (10) days.
Mayor Casey asked, are there any comments from the audience on the proposed Zoning Amendment. Mayor Casey stated there were no comments.
Mayor Casey announced the public hearing is closed on the Zoning Amendment. Motion made by Alderman Beyer, Seconded by Alderman Banasiak, that the adjourned regular meeting be re-opened at 7:05 p.m.
Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (8) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Kurysz, Beyer, Walsh, Barnhouse, Smith and Reynolds.
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Finnegan and Grochowski
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
CITIZEN’S HEARING
NONE
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Kevin M. Casey stated we have special guests here tonight, Amanda Ostrowitz who represents the group that is purchasing the Advocate Building to make it a Recreational Cannabis Distribution Center. Amanda has dealt with banks for months trying to get this deal done. This will bring revenue to our town as well as the Shopping Plaza and added security. The state mandates on these facilities are tedious and extreme, the company will work hand and hand with our Police Department and are required to have their own security in place. This will bring new jobs to Hometown. Mayor Casey stated many Mayors have been trying to bring this to their municipality for the revenue and we are lucky to be the municipality picked by this company. Mayor Casey stated the build out to get the business up and running will be two million, Ghosien’s has been sold, the Car Wash will be putting six million into the corner property, Go Puff is working on their property to open soon and the Co-op is doing a 5-million-dollar roof and siding project. There is a large amount of money being invested in our town with major upgrades to properties. Financially we are doing well considering we had 2 years of a pandemic. The Archdiocese has settled with the two homeowners so that sale is moving forward with the doctor still 100% on board. Things are looking good for the town.
Office of the City Clerk:
City Clerk Mary Jo C. Hacker had no report.
Office of the Treasurer:
City Treasurer Salvatore Roti reported everyone should have a copy of the tax collections, please note the amount of the video gaming we received, $269,869.79 for calendar year as of September 2021.
REPORTS FROM CITY APPOINTED OFFICIAL
City Attorney: Elizabeth Attard had no report.
Police: Louis Dominguez, Chief had no report.
Public Works: Mark Trlak, Director was not present.
Building: James Forbes, Commissioner was not present.
Public Health & Safety: Director Bonnie Gesiakowski reported with winter coming, please close all holes and clean up the debris around your property. Residents are encouraged to do self-help by treating their property if they see rodents but still reporting them to City Hall.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Accounts Payable and Payroll 26, 2021: Moved by Chairman, Christopher Beyer, seconded by Alderman Banasiak to approve for payment the accounts payable vouchers in the amount of $189,521.23 and payroll vouchers in the amount of $65,935.08 for a total expenditure of $255,456.31.
Roll call, the vote was:
October AYES: (8) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Kurysz, Beyer, Smith, Finnegan, Walsh and Reynolds.
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Barnhouse and Grochowski
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Alderman Glen Zak, Chairman, had no report.
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE
Alderman Daniel Walsh, Chairman reported they have completed the sewer work on 88th.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Alderman Robert Smith, Chairman had no report.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Alderman Brian Barnhouse, Chairman absent.
LICENSE COMMITTEE:
Alderman Donna Grochowski, Chairman absent.
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Alderman Robert Reynolds, Chairman had no report.
INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
Alderman Rick Banasiak, Chairman had no report
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Luci Kurysz, Chairman had no report.
POLICE COMMITTEE
Alderman Frank Finnegan had no report.
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Library: Alderman Grochowski, Liaison was absent.
Legislation: Alderman Christopher Beyer had no report.
Fire Department: Alderman Rick Banasiak, Liaison had no report.
Personnel Review: Mayor Kevin Casey, Chairman had no report.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND ORDINANCES BY ALDERMEN
Ord. No. 6-2021: ORDINANCE No. 6-2021: MOVED BY ALDERMAN BEYER SECONDED BY ALDERMAN WALSH TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 6-2021, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOMETOWN ZONING ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF CANNABIS ORGANIZATIONS.
Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (8) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Kurysz, Beyer, Walsh, Finnegan, Smith and Reynolds.
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Barnhouse and Grochowski.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
RES. No. 9-2021: RESOLUTION NO. 9-2021: MOVED BY ALDEMAN REYNOLDS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BANASIAK TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 7-2021, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CDBG BECK PLACE PROJECT.
Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (8) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Kurysz, Beyer, Walsh, Finnegan, Smith and Reynolds.
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Barnhouse and Grochowski.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Grochowski was absent.
HEALTH, WELFARE & COMMUNITY EVENTS: Alderman Grochowski was absent. Alderman Walsh thanked the residents that came to his 10th Annual Steven Walsh Toy Drive at the VFW on Saturday.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: Alderman Reynolds reported Unity Park withstood the heavy rains with no puddles or issues.
CITIZEN’S HEARING: Phil Mottl stated he had a revenue idea for the city. He heard on the news the GM was looking for small towns to install charging stations for electric vehicles and he felt the empty lot by the bank would be a good spot. Mayor Casey stated he will talk to the owner of the property. Alderman Kurysz asked if the Nutrition Center will be allowed to stay in the B Building and Mayor Casey stated yes, the Doctor has said they could from the beginning.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Alderman Reynolds Seconded by Alderman Zak to adjourn the regular meeting of the Hometown City Council.
MOTION STATED CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
http://www.cityofhometown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10262021-282
Alerts Sign-up