WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
January 13, 2020
7:30pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Mr. Michael Baloga P Mayor Joseph Dominick P
Mr. Joseph Scaltz P Attorney Laura Dennis P
Mr. John Lipski P
Mr. Robert Borzell P
Mr. Russell Herron P
Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Citizens: 30____ _ Press: ___0____
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the December 2019 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Robert Borzell and seconded by Joseph Scaltz.
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of December 2019 have been submitted and placed on file for public inspection.
REPORTS AND COMMITTEES
Administration: Finance and Grants
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Diane Smiles
Motion was made to approve a donation of $500.00 to the Wyoming/ West Wyoming Little League. (donation is listed in 2020 approved budget)
Motion made by: Russell Herron
Seconded by: Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Motion made to approve a donation of $500.00 to the Wyoming Free Library.
Motion made by: Robert Borzell
Seconded by: John Lipski
Motion moved
Motion made to approve request from Ben Robinson to close Wyoming Avenue for one hour on September 6th for a race that will run from Pittston to Wilkes Barre. Ben Robinson has already received permission from PennDot for this race.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: Robert Borzell
Motion moved
Motion will be needed to approve a link for MuniciPAY on the Borough’s website this will allow the residents to pay for their Sanitation bills with a credit card. This is a free service for the Borough.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: Robert Borzell
Motion moved
Report:
Michael Baloga and the Wyoming Borough Council thanked the Bible Reformed Presbyterian Church for their generous donation for the sound system for Wyoming Borough monthly meetings.
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Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
Wyoming Hose Co #1 requested the Borough explore all avenues of securing grants, funding, etc. so they can begin the process of replacing the 1988 KME fire apparatus. Council will ask Chris Cawley to look into grants for Hose Co #1
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: Robert Borzell
Motion moved
Wyoming Hose Co # 1 requested the Borough waive any fees or costs due from permits or other associated with the acquisition/development for the Wyoming Hose Co property located at 133 E. Eighth St.
Report:
Motion was made to approve the hiring of two part-time officers, Scott Threataway and John Bell, per the request of Chief Mercavitch.
Motion made by: John Lipski
Seconded by: Russell Herron
Motion moved
Motion was made to approve a resolution for collaboration between the Wyoming Borough and Exeter Borough for the calibration of speed monitoring of enforcement equipment with YWIS Cowden. This will reduce the cost for the Borough by 50%.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
Report: No report
Personnel:
Chairman
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Report:
Motion will be needed to approve a .50 cent, pay raise for the Department of Public Works employees, James Tregan, Shawn Kidd, and John Scholtz to be effective on the first pay for January 2020.
Motion made by: Robert Borzell
Seconded by: Russell Herron
Motion moved
Motion will be needed to approve DPW employee Jim Tregan to carry over seven vacation days from 2019 into 2020. Due to staffing issues, Jim was unable to use these vacation days in 2019.
Motion made by: Diane Smiles
Seconded by: Russell Herron
Motion moved
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report: No report
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Wyoming Borough received a letter from Thomas and Karen Skilonger from 7th St requesting the Borough waive tap in fee for their sewer which is due to the dip in the line on 7th St. Council agreed to waive the tap in fee of $1500.00. Letter is on file at the Borough Building.
Motion made by: John Lipski
Seconded by: Russell Herron
Motion moved
Report No report
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Motion was made to look into Wyoming Borough taking over zoning for the Borough.
Motion made by: John Lipski
Seconded by: Robert Borzell
Motion moved
Report: No report aside from what was discussed on Wyoming Borough taking back control of Zoning.
Solicitor’s Report
Motion was made to waive the Attorney-Client privilege, as it may exist, pertaining only to documents that have been provided to the Office of Attorney General as part of an active investigation involving matters with Wyoming Borough.
Motion made by: Robert Borzell
Seconded by: Russell Herron
Motion moved
Mayor’s Report
- The Police Department responded to 127 incidents in the month of December 2019.
Floor opens to the public
Tom Reilly from Reilly Assts. Thanked the Wyoming Borough for choosing their company to represent the Borough.
Florence Aquilina wanted to know why the Sanitation fee was so high and compared the fee to other towns in the area. Council explained about the bidding process and the rising costs. She also asked about the Ambulance and Fire Co. donations.
Louis Champi from Wyoming Little League thanked the Borough for the donation and spoke about the fundraiser.
Coleen Garrison thanked the Borough for the donation and for helping with the Library’s snow removal. She said the Wyoming Library is in its 93rd year, and on average 110 people each day use the facility.
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by John Lipski and seconded by Diane Smiles.
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 Russell Herron.
Unfinished Business: Wyoming Borough will look into updating dumpster and solicitor permits within the Borough.
Motion to adjourn: _Robert Borzell
Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Time: 8:07
Date: January 13, 2020