November 8, 2021 Meeting Agenda

WYOMING BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

November 8, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:

Mr. Michael Baloga Mayor Joseph Dominick

Mr. Joseph Scaltz Attorney Laura Dennis

Mr. John Lipski

Mr. Robert Borzell

Mr. Russell Herron

Mrs. Diane Smiles

Citizens: ____ Press: ____

Approval of minutes: The minutes of the October 2021 meeting are available for review at the borough office. The minutes are approved on a motion made by __________ and seconded by ___________

Officers Reports: Reports of the Police Department, Street Commissioner and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of October 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

A preliminary budget worksheet with calculations based on current year revenues and expenses will be presented to council. A meeting with the finance committee will be scheduled to review presented information and to finalize a proposal for the 2022 budget. It will be presented at the December meeting.

A motion will be made to advertise the proposed budget for public inspection.

The proposed budget will be available for inspection at the borough office.

A motion will be made to accept _________________ Health Insurance Proposal for 2022 Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.

Motion will be made to authorize the Solicitor to draft an amendment to the Peddling and Soliciting Ordinance to allow for permit costs for individuals.

Motion will be made to advertise proposed Regulations and Violations Related to the Accumulation and Disposal of Animal Waste and Penalties for the Violation Thereof. This proposed ordinance will be available for public inspection at the borough office.

Motion will be made to approve Resolution 7 of 2021 to apply for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CDBG-CV) funding through the City of Pittston and its Redevelopment Authority.

Motion will be made to rescind motion made at October 12, 2021 meeting to adjust the pension benefits overpayment to Joseph Kopko to reflect the corrected amount as revealed in the Police Pension Audit.

Motion will be made for Reilly & Associates to readvertise RFP for qualified engineer for Community Development Block Grant.

Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments

Chairman

Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell

Reilly & Associates will need a Borough Official or Borough Representative authorized to sign Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) Applications and related forms on behalf of the Borough.

A motion will be made to authorize ___________________ to sign applications and related forms required for any permit(s) associated with the Wyoming Hose Company #1 building Project.

A motion will be made to allow Reilly & Associates to submit any and all permit applications for the Wyoming Hose Company #1 project on behalf of the Borough.

Report:

Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste

Chairman

Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron

Bids received for Request for Proposal for Recycling & Trash Waste Disposal

Bids received from the following Haulers:

J.P. Mascaro & Sons, County Waste, Waste Management

Motion will be made to accept _______________________ proposal for 2022 -2023 Trash Services.

Report:

Personnel:

Chairman

Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz

Motion will be made to accept letter of resignation from Kyle Minckler, Department of Public Works employee.

Motion will be made to advertise the position of Department of Public Works personnel at a starting rate of ______per hour, to be increased to ______per hour after a _____day probationary period.

Report:

Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation

Chairman

Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell

Report: Trunk or Treat was a success, there was 10 Vehicles that participating decorating their trunks. Thank you to Atty Laura Dennis and the Petroski Family for their generous donations to support the Trunk or Treat

Thank you to Dare to Dream Day Care, Kelly Best Sweet Tea Boutique, Atty. Laura Dennis, Autism Behavioral Services (Dominick Family), Colarusso Family, Wyoming Area Kiwanis, Wyoming Area Key Club, Hose Co#1, Hose Co. #2, Greater Pittston Ambulance Service

The Wyoming Recreation greatly appreciates your continued support. Because of you we are able to have these events for the community.

Congratulations to the Basket Raffle Winners: Jami Brown & Jenn Gadomski

Streets and Sewers: Public Works

Chairman

Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell

Motion will be made to execute the Agreement of Sale between City of Pittston and the Wyoming Borough for the purchase of Street Sweeper using Liquid Fuels Funds.

Report:

Zoning and Planning:

Chairman

John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell

Motion will be made to advertise Planning Commission meeting to be held on November 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. purpose of the meeting is to present the proposed Zoning Ordinance Provision book to the public.

The meeting will be open to public input.

Report:

Solicitor’s Report:

Mayors Report: The Police Department responded to ____ incidents in the month of October 2021.

FLOOR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Communications: A list of communications received since the last meeting have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by ________________and seconded by _______________.

Payment of Bills: A listing of bills paid and received for payment for November have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by _____________and seconded by ________________.

Resolutions and Motions

Motion to advertise the proposed budget for public inspection.