WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
April 8, 2019
7:30pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Mr. Stephen Nalewajko A Mayor Joseph Dominick P
Mr. Frank Yurek P Attorney Lars Anderson P
Mr. Michael Baloga P
Mr. John Lipski P
Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Mr. Joseph Scaltz P
Citizens: 43 Press: Yes
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the March 2019 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Mr. Baloga, and seconded by Mr. Scaltz.
Motion moved
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of March 2019 have been submitted and placed on file for public inspection.
REPORTS AND COMMITTEES
Administration: Finance and Grants
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Frank Yurek
Motion made to approve the modification of the lease contract terms for the 2017 Dodge Charger with Fulton Bank and approve the resolution regarding the modification of the lease.
Motion made by: Mr. Baloga
Seconded by: Mr. Lipski
Motion moved
Motion made by: Mrs. Smiles
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion moved
Motion was made to approve the engagement letter with Prociak & Associates for the 2017 audit.
Motion made by: Mr. Baloga
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion moved
Report: The Multimodal Transportation Fund Program Grant for the Wyoming Roadway Restoration Project that the Borough applied for, was denied. Competition for the MTF funds was very strong and the demand far exceeded the available funds.
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Diane Smiles John Lipski Joseph Scaltz
Report:
Diane Smiles will look into whether we should change the primary Ambulance service to best serve the residents of Wyoming.
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Frank Yurek Michael Baloga Diane Smiles
Report: no report
Personnel:
Chairman
John Lipski Diane Smiles Joseph Scaltz
Report: no report
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Frank Yurek Diane Smiles John Lipski
Report: The Borough has received many donations from local business’s
for the Easter Egg Hunt. All businesses that have donated, will be recognized at the next meeting.
Borough received a donation of two children’s bicycles from Hose Co #2 (Dan Zavada) and two bicycles from Andrew and Daniel Burke family.
Other Bike donations: Booyah Burgers, Sherry DeMark Family Salon, Robert Christian, Professional Tax Development.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Frank Yurek Joseph Scaltz Diane Smiles
Discussion: Magnolia Point, LLC has been working with PennDot to obtain a HOP permit for a proposed driveway to Wyoming Ave. PennDot has ordered a “No Parking” ordinance to be instituted in the area of this driveway in order to preserve adequate sight distances. Magnolia Point LLC has requested the Borough consider, this no parking ordinance, requested by PennDot.
Attorney Anderson stated in order obtain a HOP permit, a first reading and a second reading is required. The Borough will look to see if any Ordinance exists for that property.
Motion made for the April 8th meeting to be the first reading for the HOP permit.
Motion made by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion seconded by: Mr. Baloga
Motion moved
Motion was made to pass the amended Pave Cut ordinance.
Motion made by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Smiles
Motion moved
Report: no report
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
Michael Baloga Frank Yurek John Lipski
Report: no report
Solicitor’s Report
Attorney Anderson informed the council about a request from the Attorney General’s office for a list of documents from Wyoming Borough. A motion will need to be made to authorize Attorney Anderson and Roseanne Colarusso to cooperate with the Attorney General to comply with his request.
Motion made by; Mr. Baloga
Motion seconded by: Mr. Lipski
Motion moved
Mayor’s Report
The Police Department responded to 318 incidents in the month of March 2019
Floor opens to the public
Speakers were Florence Aquilina, Thomas Skilonger, Tammy Serino
1.Florence Aqulina: She had a complaint about the garbage fee for Wyoming Borough, stating she inquired into the costs of neighboring towns and found the fees much lower. Mr. Baloga assured her the Borough will be looking into the best options for the year 2020. She also commented on street sweeping and stormwater fee.
2. Tom Skilonger: He presented the Chiefs Report for the month of March 2019.
3. Tammy Serino: She said she lives in Colonial Acres and the railroad tracks run behind her home. ATVS and Motor cross bike use in this area run as late as 12:30 PM and ram into her fence and ruin her trees. She also complained about the noise, stating it is getting out of hand.
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Scaltz and seconded by Mrs. Smiles.
Motion moved
Payment of Bills: A listing of bills paid and received for payment have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Baloga and seconded by Mr. Scaltz
Motion moved
Unfinished Business:
Compost Yard Agreement between Wyoming Borough and West Wyoming needs to be voted on at the next meeting.
Agreement between Wyoming Borough and Wyoming Area School District needs to be discussed at the next meeting.
Motion to adjourn: Mr. Baloga
Seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Time: 8:30
Date: April 8, 2019
Minutes recorded by Borough Secretary/Treasurer Mary Sabol 04/08/2019.