City Council

AGENDA Borough of Elizabeth—Regular Meeting of Council September 28, 2021 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL President Rager Vice President Miklos Desiree Gephart Tim Guffey Cynthia Morris Paul Shaner Karen Turner EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Sessions were held on September 15, 2021 and September 28, 2021 regarding personnel and litigation issues. VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of August 24, 2021 Council Meeting and September 15, 2021 Workshop Meeting. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion to pay the bills as presented. REPORTS Mayor Treasurer Solicitor Building Inspector 1 Animal Control REPORT OF COMMITTEES Budget & Finance—Cindy, STMP Update Public Safety—Chad Public Works—Andy Parks and Recreation-Cindy/Chad Ordinance-Karen Personnel-Tim Economic Development-Desiree Planning-Cindy, Moose Lot OLD BUSINESS Motion to ratify the motion to authorize the President of Council to sign a Release of Property Damage Claims and accept the payment of $5,545.38 from The General Insurance for repair of a lamp post located on S. Second Avenue. Motion to ratify the motion to accept Estimate #2989 from Mark Moses Electrical Services, Inc. of $7,790 to repair a damaged lamp post on S. Second Avenue. NEW BUSINESS Motion to rescind the motions of July 27, 2021 authorizing the opening of Fire Escrow and American Rescue Plan accounts at PNC Bank with the same signers as the other accounts. Motion to authorize opening of a Fire Escrow Account at PNC Bank with Chad Rager, Andrew Miklos, and Cynthia Morris as the signers. Motion to authorize opening of an American Rescue Plan Account at PNC Bank with Chad Rager, Andrew Miklos, and Cynthis Morris as the signers. Motion to accept the quote of $730 from Unique Services & Applications for replacement of the veteran’s flag pole truck. Motion to adopt the Pension Plan MMO of $9,322 for 2022 Municipal Budget. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise a records management ordinance. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise a dog ordinance. 2 Motion to ratify the motion to authorize title searches for the following properties to be demolished: • 164 Center Avenue, L&B 1133-R-278 • 5 Maple Avenue, L&B 1133-H-050 • 124 Clay Street, L&B 1132-E-042 Motion to adopt a new Police Policies and Procedures Manual. Motion to hire a Jody Sutton as part-time police officer pending receipt of MOPEC paperwork. Motion to accept the resignation of Toni Cregan as Borough Secretary. Motion to accept the bid from John D. Caruso of $26,916 for Eighth Avenue Reconstruction with $20,000 being paid with CD 47 funds, as recommended by the Engineer. Motion to accept the bid from John D. Caruso of $11,950 to repair the 3 rd Avenue turn around to 2nd Avenue, as recommended by the Engineer. Motion to accept the quote of $1,400 from Barkbusters for the partial removal of a tree on 4th Avenue behind 604 5th Avenue. Potential motion to hire a Borough Secretary. Potential motion to accept a quote for the purchase and installation of cameras in Duke Park. PUBLIC COMMENTS GOOD OF THE ORDER ADJOURNMENT 3