WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING
January 06,2020
7:30pm
Magisterial District Judge Joseph J. Carmody swears in members of Council, candidates of the November 2019 election.
First Ward: Robert Borzell
John Lipski
Second Ward: Russell Herron
Third Ward: Joseph Scaltz
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Mr. Michael Baloga P Attorney Lars Anderson P
Mr. Joseph Scaltz P Mayor Joseph Dominick P
Mr. John Lipski P
Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Mr. Russell Herron P
Mr. Robert Borzell P
Citizens: __20__ _ Press: __0_____
2020 Council Reorganization
The Council floor is open for nominations for Council President
A motion was made by Joseph Scaltz to elect Joseph Baloga to the position of Wyoming Borough Council President. Motion seconded by Robert Borzell.
Joseph Baloga abstained
Motion Passed
Council President will call for nomination for Council Vice President.
A motion was made by John Lipski to elect Joseph Scaltz to the position of Wyoming Borough Council Vice President. Motion seconded by Diane Smiles.
Joseph Scaltz abstained
Motion Passed
A motion was made by Robert Borzell to appoint Atty. Laura Dennis as Wyoming Borough Solicitor for 2020. Motion seconded by Russell Herron.
Motion _Passed_
A motion was made by Joseph Scaltz to appoint Atty Lars Anderson as Wyoming Borough Labor Lawyer. Motion seconded by John Lipski.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain Borough Manager, Roseanne Colarusso, Borough Secretary/Treasurer, Mary Sabol, and all full and part-time employees on personnel roster for 2020. Motion made by Diane Smiles seconded by John Lipski.
Motion Passed
A motion was made by to retain/appoint Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank as Borough Depository for working funds. Motion made by Joseph Scaltz. Motion seconded by Diane Smiles.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain Borough Manager, Borough Treasurer, Vice President, and President of Council to sign signature cards for all Borough banking accounts and loan documentation. Motion made by Diane Smiles and seconded by John Lipski.
Motion Passed
A motion to allow Borough Manager to issue payroll and pay all bills as they become due for payment, either electronically or by checks, and to transfer funds as needed. Motion made by Robert Borzell seconded by Russell Herron.
Motion Passed
A motion to approve Borough Manager to transfer funds to M&T Bank from Fidelity Bank General account to pay monthly small obligation loan. Motion made by John Lipski and seconded by Joseph Scaltz.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain Tom Skilonger Jr. as Wyoming Borough Fire Chief. Motion made by Robert Borzell and seconded by John Lipski.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain/ appoint Reilly & Assoc. as Borough Engineer, as needed.
Motion made by Joseph Scaltz and seconded by Robert Borzell.
Joseph Baloga abstained
Motion Passed
A motion to retain/ appoint Prociak & Assoc.as auditors for 2020. Motion made by Joseph Scaltz seconded by Diane Smiles.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain/ appoint Ashburn & Assoc.as Grant Writers for 2020. Motion made by John Lipski and seconded by Diane Smiles.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain/appoint Pittston City to perform code enforcement and building inspection services for Wyoming Borough. Motion made by Joseph Scaltz and seconded by John Lipski.
Motion Passed
A motion to retain PSAB-MRT as Borough Police Pension & Non-Uniform Pension Administrators. Motion made Robert Borzell and seconded by
Joseph Scaltz.
Motion Passed
A motion to appoint Joseph Kopko for EMA Director was made by Joseph Scaltz and seconded by Robert Borzell.
Motion Passed
A motion was made to approve 2020 Tran Loan with Fidelity D&D Bank for $250,000.00.
Motion made by Robert Borzell and seconded by Joseph Scaltz.
Motion Passed
Motion needed to schedule Council Meetings for the second Monday of each month with executive session beginning at 6:30, work session 7:00, and council meeting at 7:30. Motion made by Diane Smiles and seconded by Robert Borzell.
Motion Passed
Committees:
Administration: Finance and Grants
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Diane Smiles
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman:
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
Personnel:
Chairman:
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Motion to accept Borough Committees for 2020 made by Joseph Scaltz. Seconded by Robert Borzell.
Motion Passed
Motion to adjourn: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: John Lipski
Time: 7:55
Date: January 06, 2020