City of Hometown City Council met Nov. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hometown was called to order by Order: Mayor Kevin Casey at 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Robert Reynolds.
Roll Call: Roll call indicated that the following were present: Aldermen Zak, Banasiak, Grochowski, Barnhouse, Finnegan, Smith, Walsh and Reynolds. Absent: Aldermen Kurysz and Beyer.
Also present: Elizabeth Attard, City Attorney
Press: Kelly White, Hometown Hi-Lites.
Journal November 23, 2021: Moved by Alderman Finnegan seconded by Alderman Zak to approve as published the Journal of November 23, 2021 regular City Council Meeting.
Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (7) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Grochowski, Barnhouse, Smith, Walsh and Finnegan.
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Beyer and Kurysz
ABSTENSION: (1) Alderman Reynolds
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
CITIZEN’S HEARING
NONE
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Office of the Mayor
Appointments: Mayor Casey stated everyone has a copy of the appointments he would like to make tonight. These are the only people that responded to the request for volunteers for these positions.
Moved by Alderman Walsh, seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve the appointment of:
Matthew Mc Lawhorn to the Zoning Board
Robert Beatz-Ventura to the Park Board
Jennifer Smith to the Park Board
Judith Egan to the Library board
Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (8) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Finnegan, Grochowski Walsh, Barnhouse, Smith and Reynolds.
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Kurysz and Beyer
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
Mayor Casey stated we are making changes to the overnight parking requests. Starting January 1, 2022 the online request system will only accept one request per visit to the website and you can only use the overnight parking four (4) times a month. These changes are due to abuse of the system over the past year.
We will be keeping a very close eye on these requests going forward. We understand there is a parking issue which is why Building Commissioner Forbes will address the issue of widening the driveways at the next meeting unless the City Council wants to change the overnight parking ordinance to allow overnight parking. No Alderman voiced a desire to change the ordinance. Mayor Casey gave the following updates regarding on going issues. The Go Puff building renovations are completed and the building will be turned over to Go Puff this week and they anticipate opening in a month.
The recreation cannabis people are moving forward with the Advocate Building. The Eco Brite Car Wash has started to submit permits for their location renovation. The first “FACTS NOT FACEBOOK” meeting will be held on December 11, 2021 at Noon at the Patterson Park Building. Santa will be going through town again this year on a Fire truck on December 18 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Santa will be at Patterson Park on December 19th for pictures. Details to follow. There was another state gaming meeting and no new licenses were awarded to the applicants for Hometown. Mayor Casey stated things are going well. There was some discussion regarding the new car wash regarding street and parking lot work.
Office of the City Clerk:
City Clerk Mary Jo C. Hacker wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Office of the Treasurer:
City Treasurer Salvatore Roti reported he had given Attorney Cainkar all the documents for the Tax Levy which will be passed at the December 14th, 2021 meeting.
REPORTS FROM CITY APPOINTED OFFICIAL
City Attorney: Elizabeth Attard had no report.
Police: Louis Dominguez, Chief was not present.
Public Works: Mark Trlak, Director was not present.
Building: James Forbes, Commissioner was not present.
Public Health & Safety: Director Bonnie Gesiakowski was not present.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Accounts Moved by Alderman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Banasiak to approve for Payable payment the accounts payable vouchers in the amount of $218,008.47 and payroll vouchers in and the amount of $64,064.86 for a total expenditure of $282,073.33.
Payroll Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: (8) Aldermen Banasiak, Zak, Finnegan, Grochowski Walsh, Barnhouse, Smith and Reynolds.
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Aldermen Kurysz and Beyer
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Alderman Glen Zak, Chairman, had no report.
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE
Alderman Daniel Walsh, Chairman, had no report.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Alderman Robert Smith, Chairman had no report.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Alderman Brian Barnhouse, Chairman had no report.
LICENSE COMMITTEE:
Alderman Donna Grochowski, Chairman had no report
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 was absent.
POLICE COMMITTEE
Alderman Frank Finnegan wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Library: Alderman Grochowski, Liaison reported the board will meet on December 1, 2021
Legislation: Alderman Christopher Beyer was absent.
Fire Department: Alderman Rick Banasiak, Liaison reported the board will meet in December.
PersonnelReview: Mayor Kevin Casey, Chairman had no report.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND ORDINANCES BY ALDERMEN
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Grochowski had no report.
HEALTH, WELFARE & COMMUNITY EVENTS: Alderman Grochowski reminded everyone that Timmy’s Angels are hosting a coat drive. There will be a blood drive at St. Germaine of Our Lady on December 7, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00. Zumba is now at Hometown School Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:30. Alderman Grochowski thanked the Hometown School Student Council for the collection they did for the military boxes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
CITIZEN’S HEARING: NONE
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. Mary Jo C. Hacker
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