WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
October 13, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
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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 A
Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Citizens: ¬¬¬_0 Press: _0
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the September 2020 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Diane Smiles and seconded by Joseph Scaltz.
Motion moved
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of September 2020 have been submitted and placed on file for public inspection.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS.
REPORTS AND COMMITTEES
Administration: Finance and Grants
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Diane Smiles
Motion made to adopt the Luzerne County Hazard Mitigation Plan to avoid lapse in eligibility for PEMA and FEMA Grant funding.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Motion made to sign the Grant Administration Agreement with Ashburn and Associates for the Multimodal Grant.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by Michael Baloga
Motion moved
Motion made to advertise RFP for a TAN loan as soon as possible for $150,000 so it can be voted on at the November meeting.
Motion made by Michael Baloga
Seconded by Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Motion made to approve Wyoming Hose Co # 1 request to Wyoming Borough to retain ownership of 133 E. Eighth St, Wyoming Pa which was donated to the Wyoming Hose co # 1. They ask that you grant the wish of the party that wants the fire department to use the land to build a new garage for their fire apparatus, by leasing the property to Wyoming Hose Co # 1 and offering a 99 year lease at a total cost of $1.00. This lease will remain in effect if Wyoming Hose Co. # 1 wishes to occupy the property and will be renewable at the lease end by then parties to do so should the department wish to extend its lease.
Motion made to grant request by: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Report:
Application submitted for 2021 Community Development Program
Municipal Capital Improvement Project for concrete ADA ramps in the amount of $289,830.00
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
Motion made to advertise to fill two vacant positions with a seven-day window on the Civil Service Commission.
Motion made by: John Lipski
Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz
Motion moved
Report: No report
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
Community Electronic Recycling Event will take place on Thursday October 22, 2020 from 3-6 p.m. at the Luzerne County Soccer Fields, Camryn Way, Forty Fort. Tickets can be purchased for $30.00 at the Borough office.
Report:
Trash citations are being sent out for Delinquent 2020 trash payments. The Borough has received $6,940.00 to date.
Personnel:
Chairman
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Report: No report
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Wyoming Borough received an email request from Nadine Claus asking for permission to have a tree planted and a bench added to Butler St Park in memory of her husband, Ted Claus. Ted was an active member of the Wyoming Borough Recreation Board for 20 years. The family will take care of the financial end of this endeavor.
Motion made to grant this request from Nadine Claus to have a tree planted and a bench added in memory of her husband, Ted Claus.
Motion made by Michael Baloga
Seconded by Diane Smiles
Motion moved
Report: No report
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Report: No report
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report: The Planning commission will hold another meeting in December, they hope to have everything ready by February of next year for the Board to vote on. Attorney Dennis said it will have to be approved by the County first, then it can be brought before the Board.
Solicitor’s Report:
Notice was given to Ashburn and Associates of the contact ending the is year.
A Civil Service committee will have to be appointed before a full-time officer can be hired.
Mayor’s Report
• The Police Department responded to 175 incidents in the month of August 2020.
Floor opens to the public
Frank Parra sent an email about trash left on the street due to no sticker or multiple items not being removed by Mascaro’s. Mrs. Parra has called the borough and her complaint was given to chief Mercavitch and he has given the owner of the property a citation.
Gail Marshall sent a letter to Council requesting a street sign for East & West 4th St due to mail problems. The Council said there is already a sign on one side of the Avenue.
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.
Motion moved
Payment of Bills: A listing of bills paid and received for payment for October have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by John Lipski and seconded by Diane Smiles.
Motion moved
Unfinished Business:
Motion to adjourn: Joseph Scaltz
Seconded by: John Lipski
Time: 8:00
Date: 10/13/2020