WYOMING BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 14, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting will be conducted Live on Zoom Due to Covid-19
Zoom Link
Roll Call:
Mr. Michael Baloga P Mayor Joseph Dominick P
Mr. Joseph Scaltz P Attorney Laura Dennis P Mr. John Lipski A
Mr. Robert Borzell P Mr. Russell Herron P Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Citizens: Press:
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the November 2020 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Robert Borzell and seconded by Diane Smiles.
Motion Moved
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of November 2020 have been submitted and placed on file for public inspection.
REPORTS AND COMMITTEES
Motion was made to approve the Council Meeting Calendar for 2021.
Motion made by: Diane Smiles Seconded by: Robert Borzell
Motion moved
Administration: Finance and Grants Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Diane Smiles
Motion made to approve Resolution #9- 2020 authorizing Tax and Revenue anticipation note with Fidelity Bank in the amount of $150,000.00.
Motion made by: Joseph Scaltz Seconded by: Russell Herron
Motion Moved
Motion made to adopt Ordinance # 5-2020 General operating budget for the fiscal year 2021.
Motion made by
Seconded by:
Motion Moved
Motion made to adopt Ordinance #6-2020 Real Estate Tax Millage for fiscal year 2021 to remain at 3.7905 mils.
Motion made by Diane Smiles Seconded by
Motion moved
Motion made to approve payment of the insurance deductible in the amount of
$2500.00 to Scartelli Olszewski, P.C Motion made by: Robert Borzell Seconded by: Russell Herron Motion moved
Report:
The borough received PEMA funds in the amount of $7,683.05. Original application amount submitted was $10,244.06.
Time frame of submitted Covid-19 expenses April thru June 1, 2020
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
Motion made to approve Resolution for: Civil Service Commission adoption of the civil service rules & regulations with the Borough of Wyoming.
Motion made by: Russell Herron Seconded by: Joseph Scaltz Motion moved
Motion made to advertise for Civil Service Commission Testing for Full Time Police Officer. Written test date January 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to be held in the Borough training room.
Motion made by: Robert Borzell Seconded by: Diane Smiles Motion moved
Report:
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
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Report: 2021 Trash invoices will be mailed out December 15, 2020 to the residents.
Payment Plan for 2021.
Discount period: 12/21/2020 thru 02/05/2021 $240.00 Face Period: 02/06/2021 thru 05/14/2021 $250.00
Payments received after 05/14/2021 will be assessed a $50.00 late fee Late fee payment: $300.00
Senior citizens: $240.00 until 05/14/2021
**Note**
Credit Card & E-Check payment activity $22,400.00
Personnel:
Chairman
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Report: No report
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report:
Santa Parade was held on Dec. 5th. Hose Co #1 and Hose Co #2 and the greater Pittston ambulance participated. The Recreation Board donated candy.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Motion made to approve the Handicap spot for Cristina Sanchez Pabon in front of her residence at 118 East Fourth Street. Resident will be responsible for the cost of the sign.
(Jim reviewed location)
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Motion moved
Report: No report
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report:
No report
Solicitor’s Report:
No report
Mayor’s Report
No report
- The Police Department responded to 116 incidents in the month of November 2020.
Floor opens to the public
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Diane Smiles and seconded by Russell Herron.
Motion moved
Payment of Bills: A listing of bills paid and received for payment for December have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Robert Borzell and seconded by Joseph Scaltz.
Motion moved
Unfinished Business: None
Motion to adjourn: Mrs. Smiles
Seconded by:
Mr. Scaltz
Time: 7:51 p.m.
Date: 12/14/2020