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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Regular Meeting of Titusville City Council was called to order by Deputy Mayor Saintz in the Conference Room at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. The Invocation was given by Mr. Mayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Saintz. Present at the meeting were Mayor Sanford, Councilmen Robert Mayer, Jeffrey Saintz, John Frye, Dennis Peden, Mary Ann Nau, City Manager, and Richard Winkler, Solicitor. Tom Boyle represented The Titusville Herald. Chris Fiely represented GBS. Karen Clark represented The Derrick.
It was moved by Mr. Peden, seconded by Mr. Mayer, and carried unanimously to accept the minutes of the special meeting of December 4, 2006 and the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2006 as submitted and place on file.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - (Pertaining to Agenda Items) - None.
MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Avian Task Force The second quarterly meeting of the Avian Flu Task Force is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Local preparations are being discussed and planned should such an event hit the Titusville area. Even though this is a global event, it will require local response and local plans. Meeting notes from October 3, 2006 are attached.
2. SALDO, Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments Documents have been forwarded to Crawford County by the City and Thomas Graney for their review and comments.
3. Cable TV Franchise Renewal A draft document, following review by legal counsel, has been forwarded to Armstrong for their consideration. An extension of the Agreement is in place.
4. Community Map The new Titusville Community Map and Information Guide was mailed to residents and businesses in the community the week of December 13, 2006.
5. Walking Tour Reflective tape has been added to walking tour sign frames to provide greater visibility at night.
6. Wellhead Protection Committee Next quarterly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall.
7. Dry Dam Quarterly Report I prepared and submitted a Quarterly Report to FEMA for 4th quarter in December. Also facilitated the access for further information gathering of the Southwick property for DEP.
8. Economic Development Training The Governor’s Center for Local Government Services is one of the sponsor’s of the Penn State University’s Basic Economic Development Course in PA. As a participant in the Early Intervention Program, DCED focused their scholarships on municipalities participating in the EIP in order to further support the implementation of the program’s recommendations. The Center offered a full scholarship for my attendance at the course. At the end of the 30 hour training, I received a certificate of completion and became qualified for admission to the Economic Development Institute sponsored by the International Economic Development Council. The training was deigned for the full-time economic development practitioner and those involved in economic development in a secondary way.
9. Meetings for Month of October/November/December · October 12, 2006TASD Superintendent and Leisure Service Director; 2007 Budget work shop · October 13, 2006Chris Coat WPC; Dick Shaffer/City Insurance · October 16, 2006 2007 Budget work shop · October 17, 2006Conference Call, CB & D/Lighthouse; 2007 Budget work shop · October 18, 2006 Quarterly meeting WPC · October 19, 2006 Employee Training/Avian Flu · October 23, 2006Cable committee; Malcolm Pirnie; and CB&D conference call; 2007 Budget work shop · October 24, 2006Doug Bolton/Homerwood Expansion; 2007 Budget work shop · October 25, 2006Graney, Carter, Winkler/Lighthouse litigation · October 26, 2006Police Pension Committee; Drake Well 150th celebration kick-off · October 30, 2006 2007 Budget work shop · October 31, 2006 2007 Budget work shop
9. Meetings for Month of October/November/December
· November 3, 2006 UPT, PILOT/Dr. Shields · November 8 & 9 Penn Prime Quarterly Meeting · November 13, 2006 ORA Committee 150 meeting/UPT · November 14, 2006 2007 Budget work shop · November 15, 2006Meeting with Solicitor and Staff, Police Pension, Ordinances, and Consent Order and Agreement (DEP) · November 16, 2006 Fire Contract Negotiations · November 17, 2006 Cable Committee · November 20, 2006Public Hearing/Cable and 2007 Budget · November 30, 2006Shawn Sampson re: Treasurer position; Fire Contract Negotiations · December 1, 2006DCED, Phil Scrimenti/Phase II EIP · December 4-8Economic Development Training/Camp Hill · December 12, 2006Employee evaluation (P.W.Dir.); C O & A Solicitor and P.W. Dir. · December 13, 2006Employee evaluations (Secretary, Fire Chief, Police Chief) · December 14, 2006 CDBG, Mike Allyn TRA · December 18, 2006AFLAC, Employee evaluation(Fin.Dir.) · December 19-22, 27-29 PTO
PRESS RELEASES/PREPARED LETTERS OF SUPPORT
RE: 2007 BUDGET WORKSESSIONS
THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE OUTLINES A TIMETABLE FOR ADOPTION OF THE FY 2007 BUDGET:
Mon., Oct. 9, 2006 - 5:30 p.m.Hand out FY 2007 Draft Budget City Council Meeting Thurs., Oct. 12, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Budget Work Session (EIP) Mon., Oct. 16, 2006 - 5:00 p.m. Budget Work Sessions (5:00 to 6:00 only) Citizen Night to follow. Tues., Oct. 17, 2006 - 5:00 p.m. Budget Work Sessions Mon., Oct. 23, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Dept. Head Presentations Tues., Oct. 24, 2006 - 5:00 p.m. Budget Work Sessions Mon., Oct. 30, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Dept. Head Presentations Tues., Oct. 31, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. Budget Work Sessions Mon., Nov. 13, 2006 - 5:30 p.m.First Reading of FY 2007 Budget*City Council Meeting Mon., Dec. 11, 2006 - 5:30 p.m.Second Reading of FY 2007 Budget*City Council Meeting
* Third Class City Code states “When the Proposed Budget Ordinance is submitted to Council and has passed first reading, the City Clerk shall forthwith make the same available for public inspection at his office in the City Hall, and shall thereupon publish a notice to that effect once in at least one newspaper ¼” and “such notice shall state the date fixed by Council for adoption of the proposed budget ordinance, and such notice shall be published at least twenty days prior to the time fixed by Council for adoption of the proposed Budget Ordinance.”
2006 FALL LEAF REMOVAL SCHEDULE
Pink Section: October 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th; November 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th Brown Section: October 20th & 23rd; November 10th, 13th & 14th Light Blue Section: October 24th, 25th, 26th; November 15th, 16th & 17th Red Section: October 27th, 30th & 31st; November 20th, 21st & 22nd Green Section: November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 24th, 28th & 29th The following week after the last scheduled day will be utilized to attempt to retrieve any additional leaves missed during the two preceding rounds.
NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF TITUSVILLE
The City of Titusville Planning Commission has completed a proposed Amendment to the Oil Creek Regional Comprehensive Plan of 2000; and a new Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for the City of Titusville. The City of Titusville Planning Commission will receive public comments on this proposed Plan, new Zoning Ordinance and Map at their regular meeting of Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 4:15 p.m. at City Hall, 107 North Franklin Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. A short presentation on the Plan Amendment, the proposed Zoning Ordinance, the adoption processes, and implementation will be made at the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to hear the comments and suggestions of the residents of the City. All City residents and business owners are strongly encouraged to attend.
This Amendment involves only Oil Creek Township (Crawford), City of Titusville, and Hydetown Borough. This Plan Amendment consists of maps, text, and charts, and meets the requirements for a Regional Comprehensive Plan under Act 247 (Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code).
The proposed Zoning Ordinance divides the City into zoning districts, which are shown on the Zoning District Map included as part of the proposed Ordinance. Permitted Uses, Special Exceptions and Conditional Uses are listed for each district. Lot and yard requirements are established for each district. Special criteria for Conditional Uses and Special Exceptions are also included. Supplementary regulations relating to Nonconforming Uses, Existing Lots of Record, Temporary Structures, Performance Standards, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Signs, etc. are contained in the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. Also included is an Amendment procedure as well as provisions for the appointment of the Zoning Officer and the Zoning Hearing Board. Administrative and enforcement procedures are provided, including penalties for violation, appeals, and processing procedures for Special Exceptions and Conditional Uses. The Ordinance will replace the City’s current Zoning Ordinance once adopted by City Council.
The documents including maps, text and charts will be on display in City Hall in Council Chambers and at Benson Memorial Library beginning Thursday, November 2, 2006 during normal business hours.
Any questions concerning this news release can be directed to the City Manager’s office at 814-827-5300 extension 303.
ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION IN YEAR 2007
1. Exploration/Completion of Early Intervention Program (EIP) Recommendations Per the recommendations of the EIP the City should: Citizen Survey- prior to making any cuts in service, the City should conduct a survey of the citizens. Funds to assist with such would be available through DCED as an extension of the EIP program. Employee Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)- the City should consider the creation of a high deductible HRA and examine the financial impact of such a plan, increase employee monthly contributions toward premium to a 10- 15% range, and increased co-pays. The City Administration is currently working toward this goal. Pursuit of County wide reassessment and/or City wide reassessment- the City should once again request Crawford County to pursue a County-wide reassessment of real estate for the purpose of properly reflecting property values throughout the County. The City should request proposals from qualified assessment firms to determine the cost for the City to undertake a reassessment of all City parcels under Article 25 of the Third Class City Code. As a result of the reassessment, City taxes would be treated more fairly and the City may become much more attractive place for future investment. Feasibility Study- the City should explore the feasibility of creating a supplemental volunteer fire company or expanding part-time paid firefighters. An independent feasibility assessment should be completed prior to implementation and funds to assist with such would be available through DCED as an extension of the EIP program. Regionalization of Financial Burden/Regional Park Facilities- the City, the Titusville Area School District (TASD), and the Titusville Leisure Services Board (TLSB) should attempt to conduct a meeting with the officials of the municipalities that make up the regional service area of the Titusville Leisure Services Board and attempt to have these municipalities, proportional to population of the TASD, assist in the funding of TLSB to enable the City to reduce its contribution. An independent Committee should be identified through discussion to accomplish this task. Tax Exempt Properties/Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS) - the City should enter into discussions with the key players for the tax exempt organizations to discuss structural ways to increase participation and support for these institutions. Municipal service agreements and the creation of a community public service foundation should be items for discussion. A sample letter has been prepared and a list of tax exempt entities identified to receive. Letter should be followed with visit from the Mayor and/or a representative group made up of the Mayor and a member of City Council.
2. 2007 Police Department Projects/Goals Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation. The department has now adopted 40 new policies to comply with accreditation. In addition the department has begun to gather proofs for these policies. The department is currently working on completing and implementing approximately 30 more. Several policies cover more than one accreditation standard. In order to complete the accreditation process the department is going to have to change some of the department lay-out and purchase some minor equipment. For example: accreditation requires visual and audio surveillance of the holding cells. At this time the video system at the police department is only capable of providing visual monitoring. Introduction to TASER’S. TASER is an electronic device used to subdue combative suspects. It is now being utilized by departments nationwide. Statistics show that the implementation and use of TASER’S reduce injury to suspects, injury to officers, and reduce the overall liability of the agency when used appropriately. It falls into the same use of force category as O.C. Pepper Spray, which is in the verbal non-compliance on the continuum of control. ENRADD Speed Timing Device. The ENRADD speed timing device is a portable speed timing device that can be towed from location to location. It can be set up anywhere. If complaints of speeding occur in one location the device can be moved and set up at that location. Once the problem is resolved it can be moved to another location. Unlike VASCAR lines the ENRADD does not require painting of stripes on the road. In addition it can be used in more locations because the officer does not need to start and stop the device himself and the officer does not need to view any lines. Because it is inconspicuous and can be moved to target areas the device should pay for itself in very short period of time. DUI Task Force/Checkpoints. DUI checkpoints are being explored by the police department. There is a probability that agencies such as MADD and others will support these endeavors. The purpose of the check points and DUI Task Force is to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers on the road and to provide a safer community in general. This is in the preliminary stages of review and may require action by the City Manager and/or City Council.
3.Implementation of Cursory Audit & Security Assessment (EIP Recommendation) During 2006, a computer committee was formed to implement recommendations from the Cursory Audit & Security Assessment prepared by Secure Communications, Inc. The computer committee is currently comprised of the Finance and Public Works Directors, City Services Clerk and the Manager’s Secretary and is open to any of the Department Heads. The committee has reviewed the report and has instituted a list of recommendations for immediate action.
Among the list of items to address is an updated policy on computer and internet use, security of the servers and building, computer replacement schedule, software support, etc. There are a host of recommendations both long-term and short-term to be accomplished with varying degrees of priority. Such items include change in passwords, backup procedures, disaster recovery plan, liability issues, software upgrades, etc. This committee meets on a monthly basis and more often if needed.
4. Sewage Facilities Phase III- Preparation of an outline with cost estimates for future improvements (Phase II follow-up) and equipment upgrades for the sewerage facilities began during the fall of 2005 and must be completed before the beginning of Spring 2007. Primarily, the schedule for, and implementation of, a complete inflow evaluation will be scrutinized by DEP. Among these improvements are slip-lining problem areas, as well as backflow prevention at the WWTP outflow area. We have identified the need to upgrade facilities to handle additional sludge solids that will enable the City to accommodate additional customers for the next twenty years. There is a plan set forth by DEP to flush the entire system’s mains every two years. This will accomplish two needs, identifying failures in the system, and freeing the line of debris and grease. There is no doubt this is a proactive maintenance plan and will require time, money, and workforce dedicated to allow this to come to fruition.
5. Dry Dam Flood Control Project Resolution #5 of 2000 was adopted and began the process to complete the long over due flood control project for the Church Run area. The Project consists of a 26 foot high roller compacted concrete detention dam. In 2004 the City of Titusville entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waterways and Dams that serves as a trigger for DEP Engineers to complete final design work. The agreement describes the responsibilities of both the City of Titusville and the Commonwealth for design, construction, and maintenance of the project. Currently the easement and property documents are being reviewed. Once this review is complete and authorization from the DGS is received, the City will be working to acquire the needed right- of-ways from the effected property owners. Concurrently, the Dept. of General Services will prepare construction bids and DEP will work out any permitting issues. Responsibilities of the City include obtaining all lands needed for the construction and maintenance of the project; operation and maintenance of the project; adoption of a watershed management plan; and revision of the flood insurance maps. If all goes well in 2007 construction could begin, otherwise, construction will be pushed off until 2008.
6. Adoption/Implementation/Joint Comprehensive Plan, SALDO and City Zoning Ordinance The City received LUPTAP Grant funds in 2003 to cover 50% of the cost to prepare a new comprehensive plan and all complimentary ordinances required to implement. The Titusville Planning Commission has been working with Consultant Thomas Graney and Associates since this time to revise the City’s 1967 Zoning Ordinance and the 1980 Comprehensive Plan as well as developing a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) for the City of Titusville. The Titusville Planning Commission in October of 2006 completed its work on the SALDO. It was forwarded to City Council for their review and subsequent action. The Zoning Ordinance and map plus the Comprehensive Plan amendments may also be completed in 2006 but work on these will still continue in 2007 as City Council completes the adoption and implementation process. Updating these documents will help protect the quality of life for the Titusville residents and is viewed as critical component of the Main Street Manager Program (if the City is going to pursue such a program in the future). Work has continued in 2005 with adoption/ implementation of the ordinances expected in 2006.
7. Infrastructure Improvements Road Milling and Resurfacing City wide milling and paving will take place in 2007 utilizing both CDBG and PennDOT Liquid Fuel funds. City Wide Other improvements to the City infrastructure scheduled for 2007 include: 1) Grating and railings at dangerous areas at the head-works and the chlorine contact tanks at the WWTP. 2) New highservice pump and appurtenances at the water plant. These improvements have been discussed with TRA to possibly be funded by CDBG funds and completed with City staff to maximize the funding. We are awaiting an answer from the CDBG administration as to whether this meets criteria to be a qualified project. 3) Bidding and construction of the South Perry Street storm sewer project and relative paving. Preliminary design is in house and timelines suggest advertising for bids in early 2007. 4) MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) changes begin in 2007. Diverse requirements have been handed down by the state, mandated by the Federal Government to be implemented beginning January 2007, with allowances for phase in replacements by 2015. The replacements have the minimum reflectivity standards mandated by FHWA. We have requested a cam-recorder in the 2007 budget to provide an inventory of all existing signs in the City. 5) Water Meter Replacement Program Since 2004 the City has undertaken an aggressive approach and will further step up these efforts in 2007. The current budget request has the meters needed to satisfy this phase if Council approves this portion of the capitals request. 6) Handicapped Curb Cuts The CDBG funded handicap curb cut project will be bid out in 2007. 7) Valve Turning- 2011 DEP has begun implementation of monitoring valve conditions in all public water systems. 2011 is the target date which will place the responsibility on the utility owners to turn (exercise) all valves in the system every two years, and maintain a record of location and date for DEP inspection.
8. Feasibility Study/Regional Authority The City’s recently completed pre-Act 47 Early Intervention (EIP) Financial Study recommended that the City undertake an independent feasibility study to determine the best structural alternative for providing utility services to its citizens. In October 2006 the City Council approved the preparation of a letter of support for the Oil Creek Area Council of Governments (COG) to pursue grant funds for the purpose of performing a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a regional water and sewer operation for the area.
9. Park and Recreation Improvements Burgess Park Improvements Funding was granted in the amount of $150,000 by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for both the playground and Community Center improvements. Construction will take place in 2007. In addition to the planned improvements funded through a combination of DCNR, Community Block Grant (CDBG), City, and Titusville Area Senior Citizen Corporation (TASCC) slated for the Community Center and playground in 2007, the TASCC Director has submitted a grant to the PA Department of Active Aging. The grant request, if funded, will do upgrades to the kitchen area of the Community Center. New, more efficient appliances will be installed thus creating more usable space. A HVAC unit will be added for improved ventilation and improved kitchen operations. Funding will also will be sought to re-paint the entire building in time for the 2009 celebrations.
Community Swimming Pool Improvements A DCNR/ Land and Water Conservation Fund grant was submitted in September of 2006 requesting $200,000 for much needed improvements to the Dick Kraffert Swimming Pool. The pool was built in 1950, making the facility 56 years old. In that time one major renovation took place and was completed in 1990.
The suggested rehab will include repairs to the existing plumbing, resurfacing of existing pool deck, rehab of the current pool shell adding a zero depth entry making the pool ADA compliant. In addition water bubblers, and spray stations will be added to increase attractiveness to visitors. The current filtration system will be upgraded to increase energy efficiency and safety for the pool operators. Two new motors that meet swimming pool bathing code regulations will be installed to meet the needs of overturn capacity. A non-working mushroom valve will be replaced as well. City CDBG funds in the amount of $100,000 have been earmarked for the project. Fund raising for the remaining $100,000 will commence for the project in January 2007 through a separate Pool Campaign Committee.
10. Sidewalk Program The City, in 1996, began implementing the first of a five year annual sidewalk repair program. The goal was to offer residents an opportunity for a reduced cost to have their sidewalk repaired. The reduced costs came as a result of the City taking applications and hiring a single contractor to perform the work. This economy of scale resulted in reduced costs to the homeowner as the contractor was able to pass along reductions due to his costs associated with mobilization and set up fees. The program originally was to last five years but unfortunately was not offered after 1999. The Code Office continues to get inquiries about reinstituting such an approach. Those that do much walking can attest to the conditions of sidewalks and there still are many sidewalks in the City in need of repair. Most are simply worn out while others are the result of root damage or neglect. The plan in 1996 gave homeowners the opportunity to make repairs without the need for a citation being issued by the City for unsafe walk area. Most recently, the City has begun to make repairs to public walk ways in the area parks due to liability concerns, and with the introduction of the Phase I Walking Tour in 2006 there is even more areas of concern. Homeowners also have these same liability concerns for the areas in front of their properties. The success of a new program will, of course, depend on good citizen participation and should be voluntary.
11. Rental Property Inspection Program In light of the high percentage (44.7%) of rental housing properties in the City and an aging housing stock the City needs to place an added emphasis on the enforcement of all property maintenance codes and do everything in its control to increase the appearance and value of properties throughout the City. Strict enforcement of maintenance codes will increase the viability of City neighborhoods and will hopefully result in increased market values.
The City code office should be assisted by the police and fire personnel in monitoring and enforcing the City’s code program. The City will investigate the development of a rental property inspection program which will require building inspection of rental properties. A fee collected for the service would need to be established to cover both direct and indirect costs. This service would provide for decreased blight and a safer community for the citizens living in the community. Additionally, the City will be exploring the development of an ordinance to provide for annual tenant registration requiring every person owning any residential property within the City which is rented, in whole or in part, to one or more persons for residential purposes, to certify to the City the name, mailing address and telephone number of the owners and of all tenants occupying the rental property. This information will be cross checked with all other tax data base information to ensure compliance with all applicable City and TASD taxes.
12. Economic Development TRA The City’s EIP recommends that the City should create a forum, similar to the Long Range Financial Planning Committee, constituting the executives of the City of Titusville, Redevelopment Authority, Leisure Services Board, the local Chamber of Commerce, the Housing Authority, the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, Titusville Renaissance Inc., Oil Region Alliance and chair of the Crawford County Commissioners to focus on economic development. The City should also take the lead in developing a memorandum of understanding between all of the major economic development organizations to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each organization in furthering the economic development of the City. A sample Memorandum of Understanding from the City of Johnstown is presented in the Appendix. Administration of Community Block Grant Program- In-house-the City should study the feasibility of bringing the administration of the CDBG program in-house and expanding the duties of the CDBG coordinator to include total grantsmanship services. This should be analyzed in the first six months of 2007 and for a change to occur in the second half of 2007.
Oil Region Alliance Phase II Walking Tour is fully funded & in 2007 will begin implementation phase of the project. Under the guidance of Oil Region Alliance, the various sub-committees will meet to develop the sign graphics and gain the copyright approvals for the graphics. Then the bids will go out for sign production with concurrent work being accomplished to gain necessary easements to allow placement of the signs. Public Works will then install signs hopefully in time for the August 2008 beginnings of the Oil 150 Celebration. Phase II will concentrate on historical structures located along Main Street.
Entrance Sign/Titusville Entrance Sign/Titusville Gateway Project - Project Management has started for implementation of this Project. The original funding application was done in 2004. The Project is now moving forward under the direction of Joyce Milberg, Project Manager, ORA. The Gateway design is an oil derrick and landscaping that will welcome visitors to Titusville entering the City on Route 8 North. The planning process in cooperation with the City has begun. This project has been extended and will need to be at the top of the priority list for completion.
2009 150th Celebration of Oil the Steering Committee for the Oil 150 celebration is headed by Lois McElwee, Oil 150 Co-Coordinator. This event will take place from August 2008 until December 31, 2009. The emphasis of the celebration is to recognize the way the world changed and the impact with the first successfully drilled oil well in Titusville, PA in 1859. The components of the event are global. Congressman John Peterson has introduced a bill to recognize the event under a Federal Commission that would allow for more extensive marketing and more dollars needed to make the event successful. Local communities are coordinating the effort through celebration activity within each community.
Titusville Renaissance Inc. Benches & Trash Receptacles in Downtown–Renaissance will be taking on the project in 07-08 to place attractive benches and new trash receptacles in the downtown. The funds from this effort will be established through grant applications in 07-08. The benches and trash receptacles are being incorporated into the overall updating to the streets in anticipation of Oil 150. The two year time frame is necessary due to the expense of the benches and trash receptacles. Welcome to Titusville Signs –The Welcome to Titusville Signs that sit at the 4 entrances to the City will be replaced. This project is currently addressing matching funds and final cost analysis with a possible application for funding being submitted prior to end of November 2006. The signs will be standardized to the sign used throughout the Oil Region National Heritage area. TRI is currently working with several design individuals to establish final costs for this project. Additional grant applications to several organizations will be submitted to bring project to completion by 2008. Christmas in Downtown Titusville – The Marketing & Promotions Committee have teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Promotions Committee to make November 24, 2006 a Christmas Kickoff Celebration in Downtown Titusville. The participation for the day includes strolling carolers, living window displays, lunch specials, discounts throughout the downtown stores. Home For Christmas – This program was introduced last year and met with great success. In cooperation with Acorn Acres all the businesses in town are asked to purchase a wreath to put on their door. It showcases the community in a common theme throughout the downtown. Program is currently underway and will be completed prior to the November 24, 2006 festivities. Outdoor Movies – Chamber/Renaissance partnership will be working with the school district to help make the outdoor movie program for 2007 a success. This program is becoming more popular in cities throughout Pennsylvania. This will offer the community residents a new way to enjoy spending more time at home in Titusville.
PRESS RELEASE(S) 2006 Community Information Guide
City residents and businesses, please be on the look out for the City Map and Information Guide that will be mailed out this week.
The easy to read Guide contains information that citizens should find helpful as well as a map of the City streets. Store it in a handy location for future reference for important telephone numbers and other information. This Project is truly a financial partnership between the City and the sponsors that you will find surrounding the exterior of the Map. They effectively have paid for the printing of this information and the City in turn will pay to mail one of these to each of our resident homes and businesses. We thank them for their participation.
Please note the Oil 150 announcement and logo. For local Committee information regarding the Celebration Committee, contact the Titusville Area Chamber at 814-827-2941.
WINTER WEATHER IS UPON US
The City would like to remind residents that certain ordinances are in place to enhance community safety and improve the efficiency of snow removal during snow and icy winter weather conditions. Please do your part to make winter travel safer.
Street Sweeping and Snow Removal Regulations 24 Hour Parking: No person shall park a registered vehicle on any street of the City for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours.
Sidewalks: Responsibility for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks is the owner, occupant, or tenant of every residential, special and industrial property in the City of Titusville at least once each calendar day. Commercial zoned properties shall clear all snow in front and adjoining such properties as follows: day time snow shall be cleared prior to 6:00 P.M. and night time snow shall be cleared prior to 11:00 a.m. The snow cleaned from the pathway pursuit to Ordinance No. 1739 shall not be deposited on any street or alley in the City.
Street Sweeping and Snow Removal Regulations Removal of snow and ice from streets: Street Department crews give top priority to treating those streets designated as emergency routes (i.e. hospital), locations around schools, and hills.
The text of these ordinances can be found on the City’s web site at www.titusvillecityhall.com or at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office.
Please help us keep Titusville safe.
AVIAN FLU TASK FORCE Quarterly Meeting/ October 2006 Meeting Highlights
In Attendance: Pat Nosko, Mary Aukerman, BJ Engleka, Mary Ellen Peden, Bill Shields, J. Joseph Crotty, Mary Ann Nau, Kathy Nageotte, Mike Simmons, Tony Nasralla
In absence of Dr. Scott McAllister, M. Nau began the session by distributing the agenda with meeting notes from each sub-committee who had met. Each sub-committee then reviewed the significant information from their reports with the entire group.
Community Public Relations: M. Nau announced that the taping by Jim Gross would not take place as planned this evening. A concern of the Board of Health who had met as a group was that there should not be any taping of materials until the Committee as a whole becomes formalized. M. Nau forwarded materials she had received from Homeland Security to the Education Committee Chairs. Materials seem to be readily available for the asking. The materials focus on citizens taking responsibility for themselves and not relying on other outside agencies. Materials for emergency kits are not always readily available.
Workforce Planning/Employee/Public Education: M. Aukerman said the primary theme of their meeting was to get organized before any campaign with the public so as not to alarm or bore them to death. She also said there is good info out there but it needs to be organized. They suggested that information/education approach to the public fall under four general categories (contained in their notes). Distribution/dissemination of materials should utilize methods already out there such as the grocery fliers which are extremely popular with the elders. Also thought that citizens need to be responsible for themselves and talked about the weekly specials that perhaps area businesses could feature to help citizens build affordable emergency kits. Lastly she talked about the city services and basic services that need to be maintained and Pitt Main had distributed to the campuses as part of preparedness information. She reviewed the suggestions included in her written report notes in regards to essential services. Pat Nosko advised that with the leaving of Allen Clark from the CCOES that we need to keep his predecessor up to date on our Committee activities. Follow-up meeting is planned.
Security/Incident Coordination Response: J. Joseph Crotty highlighted the most important aspects of their report. Most critical to identify and protect our responders. Jest of their meeting was to get their own house in order. M. Aukerman asked how these critical individuals would be identified. M. Simmons said ID cards would be utilized and several possible supply sources (TASD, Hospital) were identified. Stock piling of supplies was also discussed as necessary such as N-95 masks and other supplies. Follow-up meeting is planned.
Vaccines/Medication/Distribution/Skilled License Personnel: Mary Ellen Peden reviewed their notes providing additional insight into the Is someone going to sit down with the neighboring municipalities? Regional area of 10 mile radius. Probably the footprint of the TASD. Mechanism for speaking with neighboring communities through COG. Need to know footprint of region in order to get information out to the other local governments. Should we be looking at stock piling Tamiflu? Would persons be willing to pay for Tamiflu treatment if it were available? Should program be available to just those who volunteer? Identification of 500 first responder’s members who should be receiving from the identification program. This number does not include family members. Security of the stockpile will need to be developed.
Treatment Sites and Isolation/Quarantine Policy Sub-Committee: A meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2006.
Support Service: Kathy reported that she was very disappointed in the turn-out. Sent 16 letters and 4 persons show up. The ones who came were very interested. It is not the responsibility of these community groups to assemble emergency kits but to assemble an army of volunteers. Once they get direction from other sub-committees they will have more direction for this group. Dissemination of materials through these organizations would be very effective. Also, since these organizations are social in nature, any type of isolation policy will need to be understood. Utilize the whole Committee to go out and make presentations at the social organizations. Contact should be made with various community resources who have been identified by the Emergency Action Plan to confirm their participation should there be needs.
TASKS ·FORWARD NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF ALL THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING ON YOUR SUB-COMMITTEES. ·DETERMINE THROUGH EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE PACKET OF MATERIALS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS. ·WHEN DO WE INVOLVE/INFORM NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITIES? ·DO WE WANT TO START OUR OWN STOCK PILE AND IS THERE FUNDING MONIES OUT THERE TO ACQUIRE? ·CONTACT SHOULD BE MADE WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TO CONFIRM THEIR PARTICIPATION SHOULD THERE BE NEEDS. ·UTILIZE THE WHOLE COMMITTEE TO GO OUT AND MAKE PRESENTATIONS AT THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS. ·WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE BASIC PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION TO MEDIA. ·NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007 AT 5:00 PM AT TITUSVILLE AREA HOSPITAL.
It was moved by Mr. Saintz, seconded by Mr. Peden, and carried unanimously to accept the Manager's Report as submitted and place on file.
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