WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
June 10, 2019
7:30pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Mr. Stephen Nalewajko P Mayor Joseph Dominick P
Mr. Frank Yurek P Attorney Lars Anderson A
Mr. Michael Baloga P
Mr. John Lipski P
Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Mr. Joseph Scaltz P
Citizens: 55 Press: Yes
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the May 2019 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Michael Baloga, and seconded by Frank Yurek.
Motion Moved
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of May 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
Report:
Advertisements for sealed bids for the LSA Program Grant will be opened and read on July 2nd. Results will be announced at the July 8th meeting.
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Diane Smiles John Lipski Joseph Scaltz
Motion was made to promote Officer Mercavitch to Chief of Police for the Wyoming Borough.
Motion By: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: Michael Baloga
Motion Moved
Motion made by: John Lipski
Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Motion Moved
Report:
Wyoming Borough and the Police Officers thanked Brackney Leather for their donation of a printer to the Police Department
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Frank Yurek Michael Baloga Diane Smile
Report: Residents have until June 14th to pay their overdue sanitation fees before a citation is served.
Mr. Nalewajko reminded residents that beginning July 6, 2019, West Wyoming Borough will be fining anyone from “out of town” for illegal use of the compost yard. The citation carries a fine of up to $300.00 and court costs.
Paper Shred event for September 12, 2019 will be held at Pettebone Park on Monument Ave from 4:00 till 7:00.
Personnel:
Chairman
John Lipski Diane Smiles Joseph Scaltz
Report: No Report
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Frank Yurek Diane Smiles John Lipski
Motion made to transfer the Tsioles property to the Wyoming Hose Co #1. A condition of this transfer is that a plaque be erected in the building constructed on the property acknowledging the land was donated by Nicholas and Cynthia Tsioles.
Motion made by: Michael Baloga
Motion seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Motion Moved
Report: The Recreation board will be holding a Flea Market on June 23rd at the Flack Field. Cost will be $ 20.00 per 10×10 space. The Board has applied for a small Games of Chance License from Luzerne County in order to help with fundraising. Minutes from the meeting are on file at the Borough Building. The next meeting will be June 26th at 1:00. Volunteers would be appreciated.
Stella Presbyterian Church donated a Wyoming, Pa Centennial Flag to Wyoming Borough.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Frank Yurek Joseph Scaltz Diane Smiles
Motion made to approve a “Dental Office Parking Only” for Ann McDonough D.M.D. in front of her building at 25 E 8th St. Ann McDonough D.M.D will be responsible for the cost.
Motion made by: Michael Baloga
Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Motion Moved
Report
Wyoming Borough thanked Wyoming Valley Pallets for the mulch they donated to the Borough.
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
Michael Baloga Frank Yurek John Lipski
Report:
Mr. Baloga reminded Wyoming Borough residents to keep their properties neat and trimmed. He also requested that residents discontinue blocking alleyways
Solicitor’s Report:
The Tsioles property has been transferred over to the Wyoming Borough.
Mayor’s Report
The Police Department responded to_313__ incidents in the month of April 2019.
Mayor Dominick recommended appointing Officer Mercavitch to Chief of Police.
He also spoke with Harry Smith in regard to some overgrown properties in the
Borough, and said the residents need to take care of these properties and the adjacent alleys.
Floor opens to the public
Speakers were:
1.Pat Skilonger: Recommended the Borough consider displaying flags honoring the Borough Policemen, Firemen and EMT service personnel.
2. Tom Skilonger Presented the Chiefs report for May 2019
3. Bob Borzell: Commended Wyoming Hose Co #1 and 2 for their quick response to a call he made to 911 on June 1st when a tree that came down due to a storm.
4. John Urbanski: Recommended Officer Mercavitch for Chief of Police.
5. Dan Zavada: Hose Co #2 reported they received the LSA grant for the fire Hydrant adaptors and will be installing them throughout the Borough.
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Baloga and seconded by Mrs. Smiles.
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.
Moved
Unfinished Business:
Motion to adjourn: Mr. Baloga
Seconded by: Mrs. Smiles
Time: 7:55
Date: June 10,2019
Minutes recorded by Wyoming Borough Secretary/ Treasurer: Mary Sabol
June 10, 2019