WYOMING BOROUGH
COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda
September 13, 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 August 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 August 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
Request for Proposals for All Borough Insurance and Health Insurance will be opened and reviewed by council.
Motion will be made to approve Reilly & Associates to apply for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) on behalf of the Wyoming Borough
(Under this competitive solicitation, federal funds are being made available to support law enforcement accreditation, policy development, training, technologies to support transparency and information sharing between law enforcement and communities, and innovative strategies to combat crime.)
Motion will be made to apply for an LSA Grant for start-up costs on Behalf of the Wyoming Area Regional Police Force.
Report:
Emergency Service: Police and Fire Departments
Chairman
Joseph Scaltz John Lipski Robert Borzell
Report:
Health and Sanitation: Recycling and Solid Waste
Chairman
Robert Borzell John Lipski Russell Herron
A motion will be made to advertise for Request for Proposal for Refuse and Recycling Collection and Disposal Services
Report:
Personnel:
Chairman
Diane Smiles Robert Borzell Joseph Scaltz
Lori Michaels resigned from her Crossing Guard position on September 6, 2021.
2 positions for Crossing Guards will be filled and 2 positions for Alternate Crossing Guards to fill in as needed.
Employment applications received for Crossing Guard positions:
Gertrude Miller, Elizabeth Shaw, Catherine Tomaselli, Julius Zuckerwar.
Motion will be made to hire ______________ and ________________ for Crossing Guard positions with an hourly rate of $10.00.
Motion will be made to hire ________________ and_______________ as the Alternate Crossing Guards to fill in as needed, with an hourly rate of $10.00.
Report:
Public Property: Borough Building and Recreation
Chairman
Diane Smiles Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report: Free Movie Night in the Park was a success.
The Recreation Board is in the process of planning a Variety Prize BINGO fundraiser to support the upcoming events for the community. Tentative dates for BINGO fundraiser November 14th or 15th. Looking for Volunteers for this event. All community events are supported by donations from local businesses and residents. We will be sending out letters of support for prize donations.
Streets and Sewers: Public Works
Chairman
Russell Herron Joseph Scaltz Robert Borzell
Report:
Zoning and Planning:
Chairman
John Lipski Russell Herron Robert Borzell
Report:
Solicitor’s Report:
Forty Fort Airport update
Zoning Planning Commission
Mayors Report: The Police Department responded to ___ incidents in the month of August 2021.
Will present a plaque to Tammy Jones in honor of her son, Andrew Jones.
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 September have been presented to council and accepted on a motion made by _____________and seconded by ________________.
Resolutions and Motions
Motion will be made to approve Reilly & Associates to submit application for Local Share Account grant in the amount of $956,783.26 for Street Reconstruction and Community Improvement Equipment Project.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Motion made to approve Reilly & Associates to apply for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) on behalf of the Wyoming Borough.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Motion will be made to apply for an LSA Grant for start-up costs on Behalf of the Wyoming Area Regional Police Force.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Motion made to advertise for Request for Proposal for Refuse and Recycling Collection and Disposal Services.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Motion will be made to hire ______________ and ________________ for Crossing Guard positions with an hourly rate of $10.00.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Motion will be made to hire ________________ and_______________ as the Alternate Crossing Guards to fill in as needed, with an hourly rate of $10.00.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Motion to authorize Solicitor to meet with Wyoming Area School District regarding the hiring and insurance coverage for crossing guards within the Borough.
Motion made by: ___________________
Seconded by: _____________________
Unfinished Business:
Motion to adjourn:
Seconded by
Time:
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