COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
June 14, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting will be conducted Live on YouTube
Due to Covid-19
Meeting will be held via Wyoming Borough YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeqag1cri2ymowT4Y8PlTQ
Roll Call:
Mr. Michael Baloga P Mayor Joseph Dominick P
Mr. Joseph Scaltz P Attorney Laura Dennis A
Mr. John Lipski P Attorney Lars Anderson
Mr. Robert Borzell P (Attended on behalf of Atty Dennis)
Mr. Russell Herron P
Mrs. Diane Smiles P
Citizens: 0 Press: 0
Approval of minutes: The minutes of the May 2021 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by Mr. Borzell and seconded by Mr. Herron.
Motion Moved
Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of May 2021 have been submitted and placed on file for public inspection.
Attorney Lars Anderson reported on what was discussed in the Executive session:
Personnel: Benefit Package to Borough Manager
Work Session: Mr. Borzell discussed the issue on fireworks. Complaints received from residents.
REPORTS AND COMMITTEES
Administration: Finance and Grants
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Diane Smiles
. Motion made to approve the Cooperation Agreement between Luzerne County and Wyoming Borough for Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $189,168.00 for Removal of Architectural Barriers.
Motion made by: Mr. Scaltz
Seconded by: Mrs. Smiles
Motion Moved
Report: DCED Covid-19 Local Fiscal Recovery Funding has opened up for the borough to apply for allocated funding of $315,159.00. Reilly & Associates has submitted the application on behalf of the borough. Council Vice President, Joseph Scaltz will be the authorized representative for the borough.
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
Motion made to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Wyoming Borough and Wyoming Area School District regarding police coverage.
Motion made by: Mr. Herron
Seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion Moved
Report: None
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
Motion made to approve Borough Manager, Roseanne Colarusso to apply for the 902 Grant to obtain recycling containers for the residents.
Motion made by: Mr. Lipski
Seconded by: Mr. Borzell
Motion Moved
Report: Past due letters were mailed to residents with delinquent 2021 trash invoices. Residents will have 30 days to pay before citations will be served.
Upcoming recycling event: Annual Shred Event, September 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the borough building parking lot.
Personnel:
Chairman
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Report: None
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Motion made to approve Gashi Tree Services to remove dead tree at the Butler Street Park at a cost to the Borough of $850.00.
Motion made by: Mr. Herron
Seconded by: Mr. Borzell
Motion Moved
Report: Community Yard sale took place on June 5th and had over 73 participants. It was a great success.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Motion made to advertise an amendment to Ordinance 15-213 for placement of a stop sign on Tenth Street for entry onto Susquehanna Avenue.
Motion made by: Mr. Borzell
Seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Motion Moved
Motion made to approve a curb cut for Craig & Marie Cheskiewicz of 3 Monument Avenue. Purpose of the curb cut is to make the side of their home accessible to park their vehicle.
Motion made by: Mr. Borzell
Seconded by: Mrs. Smiles
Motion Moved
Report: None
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report: None
Solicitor’s Report: Atty Anderson had nothing to report on behalf of the Solicitor.
Mayors Report: The Police Department responded to 193 incidents in the month of May 2021.
. Motion made to approve a Letter of Support for City of Pittston Riverfront Park Extension & Boat Launch grant application.
Motion made by: Mr. Scaltz
Seconded by: Mr. Borzell
Motion Moved
The police department received an application for a part time officer from Alexandra Nolan.
ENRADD was ordered, waiting for delivery.
Regionalization meeting will be held on June 17th Mayor and Joseph Scaltz will be attending.
Mayor Dominick commended the officers on a job well done.
Citations numbers are increasing along with criminal investigations. Thanked the Police Department for all their hard work.
Floor opens to the public: No emails received from the public
Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Lipski and seconded by Mr. Borzell.
Motion Moved
Payment of Bills: A listing of bills paid and received for payment for June have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by Mr. Herron and seconded by Mrs. Smiles.
Motion Moved
Unfinished Business: None to report
Motion to adjourn: Mr. Borzell
Seconded by: Mr. Scaltz
Time: 8:25 p.m.
Date: June 14, 2021
Meeting Minutes Recorded By: Roseanne Colarusso, Borough Manager