City Council

Forty Fort Borough Council Meeting Minutes February 5, 2018 Call to Order Gavel Strike of President of Council Jeffery McLaughlin, called tonight’s meeting to order. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Andy Tuzinski led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call President of Council Jeffery McLaughlin, ordered Roll Call. Members in attendance were President Jeffery McLaughlin, Vice President Tom Murray, Deborah Troy, Amy Craig, Dominic Butchko, David Sieminski and Cara Devine-Homza. Borough Mayor Andy Tuzinski, Borough Manager, Bonnie Arnone, and Borough Secretary Brandy Fuller. Visitors numbered 12. There was no media at this meeting. Public Comments Meghan Thomas residing on Wyoming Ave questioned what the rules were for snow removal. Per the Mayor there is no restrictions but should be removed within 24hrs of last snow fall. John Argento residing in the area of Susquehanna and East Turner St. voiced his concerns over the salt spreader and how far it throws. He stated his brand new sidewalks are now pitted from the salt. He was advised that the salt thrower is calibrated and working as it should. Denise Williams of Luzerne County Chapter of Fair Districts spoke about the Legislative Re-Districting Reform. An overview was given to council so they could make an informed decision. Consent Agenda Matters listed within the Consent Agendas have been referred to members of the Borough Council for reading and study, are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Council. If separate discussion is desired, the item may be removed from the consent Agenda by council action. The Resolutions listed below were submitted to the Borough Council for review and will be adopted by one motion. These items have been presented to council at the prior month’s work session for review. Motion to approve and or accept the following consent Agenda items: A. 1.2.18 Reorganization meeting minutes B. 1.2.2018 Council meeting minutes C. 12.18.2017 Council work session meeting minutes D. 1.8.2018 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes E. 12.11.2017 Shade Tree Commission meeting minutes F. 12.20.17 WVSA meeting minutes  G. 12.19.17 Safety Committee meeting minutes H. December 2017 Code Office Report I. 2017 Annual Code office Report J. December 2017 and year end FF Fire Chief Report K. December Manager’s Time Sheets L. December 2017 Kingston fire Chief Report M. December 2017 Treasurer’s Report N. Payment of all bills as presented Correspondence: A. Civil Service appointment request B. PSAB Gift of a clock C. Request for FF Borough to adopt Redistricting Resolution D. Business Assoc. Thank You letter E. Luzerne County Child Advocacy Event A motion was made by Dominic Butchko to accept the Consent Agenda. It was seconded by Amy Craig. All were in favor. Motion passed. Council Action Items: A motion was made by Dominic Butchko to Pass Resolution No. 5 of 2018, Emergency Management Resolution. It was seconded by Deborah Troy. All were in favor. Motion Passed. A motion was made by Dominic Butchko to pass the Joinder Agreement for Non-Uniform Pension Plan. It was seconded by Amy Craig. All were in favor. Motion Passed. New Business A motion was made by Dominic Butchko to update the appointed officials list for the Civil Service. It was seconded by Amy Craig. All were in favor. Motion passed. After further discussion is was found that this list needed to be talked about more and a motion was made by Dominic Butchko to rescind the previous motion. It was seconded by Amy Craig. All were in favor motion passed. The Officials list was then tabled for further discussion. A motion was made by Tom Murray to allow Rick Kamus DPW Director to purchase a list of tools that he had brought in front of the council. It was seconded by Amy Craig. All were in favor. Motion passed. A motion was made by Dominic Butchko to pass Legislative Re-Districting Resolution 6. It was seconded by Deborah Troy. All were in favor. Motion passed. Old Business Mr. McLaughlin updated council on the SPCA contract issues. Adjournment A motion was made by Deborah Troy to adjourn the meeting and convene to the Executive Session to discuss a grievance at 8:40PM. It was seconded by Amy Craig. All were in favor. Motion passed. The February work session will be held on Tuesday February 20, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers. Respectfully Submitted, Brandy Fuller Secretary/Treasurer