WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting will be conducted Live on Zoom
Due to Covid-19
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85908047016?pwd=N1diY0VwTDRidmczYVlNdWVsc3hXdz09
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: 2 Press: 0
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the March 2021 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Mrs. Smiles and seconded by Mr. Scaltz.
Motion Moved
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of March 2021 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 made to approve Right of Way Agreement with Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Motion made by: Mr. Herron
Seconded by: Mr. Borzell
Motion Moved
Motion made to execute the contract with Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC pending approval upon meeting with Borough Solicitor.
Motion made by: Mr. Baloga
Seconded by: Mr. Herron
Roll call was taken:
Mr. Baloga- Yes
Mr. Scaltz- Yes
Mr. Lipski- Abstained
Mr. Herron- Yes
Mr. Borzell- Yes
Mrs. Smiles- Yes
5 Yes 1- Abstain
Motion Moved
Report: None
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
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Report: None
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
Report: Currently in the face period for 2021 trash payments
Face period amount $250.00 ending on May 14, 2021
Senior discount of $240.00 expires on May 14, 2021
The Borough will be conducting the annual shred event September 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the borough building parking lot.
This event is fully funded by Luzerne County Recycling Department.
Personnel:
Chairman
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Motion made to accept the resignation of Lynn Pace from her position as a crossing guard.
Motion made by: Mr. Borzell
Seconded by: Mrs. Smile
Motion Moved
Motion made to accept the resignation of Wayne Robbins from his position as a crossing guard.
Motion made by: Mr. Herron
Seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion Moved
The Borough currently has 3 openings for crossing guards
and in need of an alternate crossing guard.
Crossing guard openings were posted to the Borough’s website and Facebook page.
Applications have been received from the following:
Rita Ann Colondo
Connie Barhight
Robert Barhight
Andrew P Skolnick
Motion made to hire 3 Crossing Guards at the rate of $10.00 per hour with no benefits.
1) Rita Ann Colondo 2) Andrew Skolnick 3) Robert Barhight.
Motion made by: Mr. Lipski
Seconded by: Mrs. Smiles
Motion Moved
Motion made to hire Connie Barhight as an alternate Crossing Guard at the rate of $10.00 per hour with no benefits. Alternate Crossing Guard will fill in when needed.
Motion made by: Mrs. Smiles
Seconded by: Mr. Herron
Motion Moved
Report: NONE
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Motion made to approve a Community Yard Sale and waive the $5.00 yard sale permit. Date to be determined in June. Manager and Clerk will manage the event.
Motion made by: Mrs. Smiles
Seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion Moved
Report: The Recreation Easter Bunny delivered 148 bags to the registered children of the borough.
The Bunny also made a visit to Dare 2 Dream Child Care and gave out 32 treat bags to the children.
The Recreation Board would like to thank, Brackney Leather (Jerry & Scott Franklin), Jackie Swetts from Dare 2 Dream, and Hose Co#2 for their donations to make this event possible.
Mrs. Smiles thanked the Recreation Board for all the time and effort put into the event.
Mr. Scaltz also thanked the Recreation Board for the event.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Motion was made to have Atty. Dennis make an amendment to Ordinance #15-213 to add additional Stop Signs and to be placed at:
Tenth Street & Susquehanna Avenue going East & West
Susquehanna Avenue & First Street going North
Motion made by: Mr. Scaltz
Seconded by: Mr. Borzell
Motion Moved
Report: None
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report: Borough Zoning Ordinance was submitted to the Luzerne County Zoning Board for review.
Solicitor’s Report: Susquehanna Realty Civil Suit has been settled and the civil suit is now closed.
Filed 42 Liens with the Prothonotary’s office on behalf of the Borough for delinquent Sewer Fees.
Will be meeting with Williams Transcontinental Pipe Line to discuss the agreement.
Mayors Report: The Police Department responded to 158 incidents in the month of March 2021.
Recreation Board did a great job with the Easter Event.
The Borough should reach out to Exeter regarding the Stop sign placement on Susquehanna Avenue.
Floor opens to the public: No public concerns or questions presented to council.
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Borzell and seconded by Mrs. Smiles.
Motion Moved
Payment of Bills: A listing of bills paid and received for payment for April have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Lipski and seconded by Mr. Borzell
Motion Moved.
Unfinished Business: None
Motion to adjourn: Mr. Lipski
Seconded by: Mrs. Smiles
Time: 8:19 p. m.
Date: April 12, 2021
Minutes recorded by: Roseanne Colarusso, Borough Manager