WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
October 7, 2019
7:30pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Mr. Stephen Nalewajko P 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: 33 Press No
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the September 2019 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Michael Baloga and seconded by Diane Smiles.
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of September 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 accept Selenski Insurance Agency proposal as Wyoming Borough’s commercial insurance broker for 2020 at a cost of $32,003.00.
Motion made by: Michael Baloga
Seconded by: John Lipski
Motion moved
No motion was made to accept Assured Partner’s proposal due to the cost
$38,109.00, being so much higher.
Motion made to accept M&T Banks proposal for the Taxable General Obligation Note for $125,000.00 at the rate of 4.05% to be able to pay Tan loan by the end of the year as required by law.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Report:
On September 17th, 2019 the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the request from Wyoming Borough to rededicate the $500,000,00 LSA Sewer Grant to use for street paving.
Prociak Associates LLC will be starting the Wyoming Borough 2018 audit which will be completed by the end of this year.
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Diane Smiles John Lipski Joseph Scaltz
Report:
Andrew Jones has requested to be removed from the Workers Compensation for Wyoming Borough Police Department due to the lack of availability to fulfill his shifts. Andrew also presented his resignation for the Wyoming Hose Co Fire Chief, recommending Tom Skilonger Jr. as his replacement.
Motion was made to appoint Tom Skilonger Jr as Hose Co #1 Fire Chief.
Motion made by: Michael Baloga
Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Motion moved
Motion made to hire Joseph Demark for part time officer for Wyoming Borough to replace Andrew Jones.
Motion made by: Michael Baloga
Seconded by: Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Frank Yurek Michael Baloga Diane Smiles
Report:
TwoSanitation bids were received for 2020. Waste Management and J.P. Mascaro & Sons. Wyoming Borough council will review both bids and decide by the next council meeting which company to use for 2020.
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 cancel or change the location of the planned Trunk or Treat that was scheduled for Pettebone Park.
Motion made by: Michael Baloga
Seconded by: Frank Yurek
Vote was taken
2 No-Mr. Nalewajko, Mr. Lipski
4 Yes-Mr. Yurek, Mr. Baloga, Ms. Smiles, Mr. Scaltz
Motion moved
Report: no report
The Recreation Board sponsored an Adult Night Out at Sabatini’s Bar & Bottle Shop on October 3th, Cost of the tickets were $25.00 per person. The event was a success with a profit of $1,458.34 to the Recreation Board. The Recreation Board is very grateful for the many donations, and to the residents and business’ who participated in this event.
The Recreation Board will host a Trunk o Treat on Saturday October 26th.
The Recreation Board is also planning a Christmas party for the local children in December.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Frank Yurek Joseph Scaltz Diane Smiles
Report: No report
No report
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
Michael Baloga Frank Yurek John Lipski
Report: No report
Solicitor’s Report-
Attorney Anderson asked the PA Economy League to come to the Borough meeting to help residents understand why the Borough will need to borrow $125,000.00 to make it till the end of the fiscal year.
Options discussed were the budget for 2020 and the high cost of Sanitation for 2020 and the best way to meet those costs, possibly by including it into the tax millage. The Council will go over this information and decide how to move forward.
Mayor’s Report
The Police Department responded to 212 incidents in the month of September 2019.
Mayor Dominick discussed Wyoming Borough entering into Opioid Litigation with the neighboring municipalities.
Mayor Dominick also spoke with the Mayor of West Pittston and they are considering getting out of the crossing guard business due to the high expense, and suggested Wyoming Council look into this as a cost savings to the Borough.
. Attorney Anderson will send a letter to Attorney Farentino in regards to the crossing guards
Floor opens to the public
Speakers were: Michele Foglietta, Ellen Maher, Tom Skilonger, Christa Coolbaugh, Janet E Harris
1.Michele Foglietta- She brought a petition to” ban/prohibit all non-public and/or organized recreational events from Monockonock Park”, stating that is the correct name of the park. The petition was signed by 46 residents and a few of those residents from the block of Pettebone Park attended the meeting to prevent the Recreation Board from holding the Trunk or Treat in the park, and asked to have it voted on at this meeting. She showed a copy of the deed she researched to Atty. Anderson under protest. After Attorney Anderson quickly looked over the document, he advised the Board they could still hold the event in Pettebone Park, but the council voted to either change the location or cancel the event.
2.Ellen Maher-she also stated she did not want this event held in the park
3.Tom Skilonger-gave the report for Hose Co #1
4. Christa Coolbaugh-decided not to speak
5.Janet E Harris- stated she did not want the event held in the park
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Michael Baloga and seconded by Diane 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 John Lipski and seconded by Joseph Scaltz.
Motion moved
Unfinished Business:
Wyoming Borough will need to go review the bid from JP Mascaro & Sons and Waste Management for the 2020
Motion to adjourn: Michael Baloga
Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Time: 8:30
Date: October 7, 2019
Minutes recorded by Wyoming Borough Secretary/Treasurer: Mary Sabol
October 7, 2019