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 submit application for Local Share Account grant in the amount of $956,783.26 for Street Reconstruction and Community Improvement Equipment Project.

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:

Date: