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JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL May 1, 2024 REGULAR MEETING ******************************************************** AGENDA 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. ANNOUNCEMENT The meetings of Jessup Borough Council are being recorded and live streamed for the purpose of transparency and increased public access. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Joe Mellado Jeffrey Castellani Roberta Galati Jerry Crinella 3. LACKAWANNA ENERGY CENTER REPORT 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment period is for oral comments regarding any action item(s) listed on this meeting agenda or any comments in general. No deliberations will be entered into by Council at this time. For an accurate public record, citizens are asked to approach the podium, state their name and address. Comment is limited to 5 minutes. 5. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council request specific items to be removed for separate action. Approve Minutes of Regular March Meeting. Approve the Minutes of the Regular April Meeting. Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the April Payroll in the amount of $55,390.09. Approve monthly payments in the amount of $ 74,984.08 from General Fund. 6. ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Act 65 of 2021, if a matter is not on the Agenda, Council may not take official action on it with the following exceptions: Council can act on matter relating to potential or real emergencies. Council may add a matter of agency business to its agenda through a majority vote. The council must state why the action item is being added to the Agneda. Council may vote to add action item(s) to the agenda. 7. OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Audit Report from Rainey & Rainey 8. NEW BUSINESS -Hiring full-time and seasonal DPW workers - Approving donations to Jessup Hose Companies No. 1 and 2 - Authorize trade-in, purchase and upfitting of DPW Truck - Authorize purchase of movie license - Authorize purchase of poles and hardware for St. Ubaldo signs - Authorize purchase of Infield Mix - Authorize rental of dumpster for Hose Company No.2 -Appoint DPW liaison -Appoint Fire Company Funding Committee - Advertise for Requests for Proposals for Consultant for Community Vision Plan - Authorize use of Station Park for Yoga in the Park - Authorize the reinvestment of Mature CD 9. REPORTS Mayor Committees, Commissions, and Boards -Stormwater; Chairperson – Jerry Crinella Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. -Finance & Grants; Chairperson – Tom Fiorelli Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. -Planning Commission; Chairperson – Corey Mahon Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. -Zoning Hearing Board; Chairperson – Jeff Smith Draft minutes, memos, reports, etc. Controller; Benjamin Cardoni Tax Collector; Genevieve Lupini  Zoning Officer; NEIC, Anthony Mengoni Police Department; Chief Robert Berta DPW; Foreman Joseph Cirba Report Attached Engineer; Peters Consultants, Inc Report Attached Solicitor: Maura Armezzani Tunis 10. COMMUNICATIONS (Attachments) A. CD Automatic Renewal Notice B. Chapter 102 Inspection Report – Penske Truck Leasing C. JP Mascaro Golf Tournament Invitation D. LEC PA Quarterly Emissions EDRs E. LEC Sewer Discharge Report – March 2024 F. March 2024 LEC Call Log G. Mayor of the Year Nomination Form H. Merger of Archbald Hose Company & Ambulance & Rescue I. NPDES General Permit Coverage Approval – Jessup Small Business Center Lots 1 & 2 11. MOTIONS A. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 6 of 2024 amending the Borough's non-uniform pension plan administered by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ B. Motion to hire_____________________________ to a full-time DPW position at a rate of $ 23.50 per hour. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___  Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ C. Motion to hire_____________________________ to a part-time seasonal DPW position at a rate of $ 18.00 per hour. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ D. Motion to donate $ 40,000.00 to the Jessup Hose Company NO 1. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ E. Motion to donate $ 40,000.00 to the Jessup Hose Company NO 2. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ F. Motion to purchase Peterbilt Truck from Hunter Trucks at a cost of $ 117,289.00 . Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___  Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ G. Motion to approve the upfitting service for the DPW truck performed by _________________ at a cost of $ 73,103.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ H. Motion to trade in the Jessup DPW Freightliner Truck to Hunter Truck for a credit value of $ 50,000.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ I. Motion to approve stripping service for the new DPW Truck by __________ at a cost not to exceed $ 5,000.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ J. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 8 of 2024 entering into an MOU with the Teamsters 229 regarding the inclusion of the Clerical Workers into the DPW Collective Bargaining Unit.  Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ K. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 9 of 2024 authorizing the shredding of records in accordance with the Municipal Records Manual. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ L. Motion to approve the purchase of the movie license for the movie Wonka at a cost of $ 325.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ M. Motion purchase poles and hardware for the St. Ubaldo signs at a cost not to exceed $ 1,000.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___  Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ N. Motion to purchase Infield Mix for the baseball and softball fields at a cost not to exceed $ 1,600.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ O. Motion to rent a dumpster for the Jessup Hose Company No 2 at a cost not to exceed $ 800.00. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ P. Motion to appoint Councilman Gregg Betti as the DPW liaison. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ Q. Motion to appoint Roberta Galati, Curt Camoni and_____________________ to the Fire Company Funding Committee. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___  Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ R. Motion to advertise for Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for the creation of a Community Vision Plan. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ S. Motion to approve Yoga in the Park sponsored by Quest Studios held at Station Park the 3 rd Monday of the month for May through September. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ T. Motion to reinvest the $264,351.55 matured CD proceeds into a one (1) year CD investment to continue the ladder investment at People’s Security Bank & Trust, Company. Gregg Betti Yea___ Nay___ Curt Camoni Yea___ Nay___ Jeffrey Castellani Yea___ Nay___ Jerry Crinella Yea___ Nay___ Tom Fiorelli Yea___ Nay___ Joe Mellado Yea___ Nay___ Roberta Galati Yea___ Nay___ U. ADJOURN  JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL MARCH6,2024 REGULAR MEETING At a regular meeting of Jessup Borough Council held Wednesday, March 6,2024. The following business was transacted. Roberta Galati, President of council was chairperson of the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Solicitor Maura Armezzani had roll call. ROLL CALL:6 PRESENT 1 absent Greg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni (absent) Roberta Galati Je rey Castellani Joe Mellado Jerry Crinella PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS There were no comments on the Public Hearing. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jerry Crinella and seconded by Joe Mellado At 6:45 P.M. All present in favor; none opposed. Roberta Galati said there was a executive session earlier for personnel and Litigation. Maura said we should have another roll call. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 MARCH 6, 2024 ROLL CALL;6 PRESENT 1 ABSENT Greg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni (absent) Roberta Galati 1 Je Castellani Joe Mellado Jerry Crinella HARRY WEISS (LEC) no report He would also like to correct the minutes of the spelling of the new Plant Manager that Would be on call if we need him. His name is Dave Devanney. Roberta Galati commended the Chief, his sta and others that turned out for the call on Saturday night. They all did a great job. PUBLIC COMMENT 1ANGELA MUCHAL 926 Court street -She was very sad to see Mia’s resignation on the agenda. She was very knowledgeable and professional, It is a shame moving in a Positive direction always pushed back due to a few people and their adverse actions. 2.SAM SEBASTIANELLI 125 Buttonwood street-talked about Regionalization and Planning. He said it was good for small communities like Jessup, there are ups and downs. There are regionalization between Police, Firemen, and School Districts. Sam said we have A Document that is bound by the citizens of Jessup for the citizens of Jessup called our Comprehensive Plan. He does not want to see Jessup become Worlds Leader of Power Plants. There are transportation plans which could help with Breaker Street being a tie-in for Jessup and Winton, it would also help with emergency service for both areas. HE said there is plenty of land for development of single family and mixed use. FLEX SPACE AREA is great for fund raising events for the non-profits, over 200 acres next. To the trail that would be great for a community center. SOLICITOR ARMEZZANI said that council member Curt Camoni has joined the meeting. On zoom at 7:12 P.m. 3THERESA BAUER -244 Ferdinand Street concerned with safety issues with the Railroad bridge. The bridge is always getting hit and there is a communication issue nobody is getting back to her. She had a meeting scheduled with Mia, FEMA/PEMA AND Railroad o icials but only Mia showed up. She asked if a sign could be put up in front of bridge, if you hit it you will hit the bridge. She has been coming to meetings for 3 years and nothing is being done. Recent activity included the Santa Train with adults and children, we do not Have emergency access if someone hits it.She said weights and measure must come When bridge is hit, Chief Berta said every time there is a incident he calls to get it inspected. 4ROBIN BUCKSHON-510 Hill street-said that she is a member of the Valley View Community Library Board, and that the Library opened in 1985 .The Library has various essential services and is here to help everyone. She also said there were717 programs,9,095 attendees,87,497 items that were checked out and3,351 free computer sessions. The Library has an event coming up on May 7 th Books Appetit .There will be food and drink along with ra le baskets .The cost is 30.00 in advance or 35.00 at the door, all proceeds will benefit the library. 5 CORRINE SEBASTIANELLI -1010 Ward street said the attachments on the Agenda are great. She agrees with Peters on making Ward street a one way street. She questioned why there are various applications for vacancy for planning, why we can’t Have same for Vacancy Board. 6 LAURIE MARINO-604 Church Street asked why questions she asked a year ago never Got answered. She sent a letter to the Borough, but Borough said they never received it. She wants to know why trees at Memorial Park were cut down. I was accused of using my political influence of moving a child around at Valley View School by Councilman Crinella. There is a disaster in our back yard, the Boroughs backyard is a mess. Council Member Fiorelli asked where this is. She said just look out the window. There is illegal dumping going on. There were no parking signs put up on the fence ,who gave Mia the authority to put them up? Lori said there are people parking in the back of the Borough ,but when she parked there Mia sent the police to her house. SOLICITOR MAURA ARMEZZANI RESPONDED TO THE PARKING SAYING IT IS Borough property. Maura said that when the DPW garage was being built there were complaints. The Borough can enforce the parking on the lot, and if given the OK workers and Anyone else that gets permission can do so. Laurie Marino asked how she could park there, And Maura said to get permission from the Borough. Maura said that the people with Garages can use the lot to ingress-egress only. If you see someone parking, there illegally. Report it to the Police. Maura said that any enforcement should not be selective. 7 JEFF SMITH -913 Church street thanked the Chief and Greg Betti for all their help with the car plowing into his porch. HE said going into the work session was like going backwards (2016). Sam Sebastianelli has great knowledge of Planning along with Mike Narcavage who was successful with University of Scranton and Marcellus shale. Je said this is not what we want for Planning. we need more open minded residents along with small business owners. Je said that Daves resume is back in 2016. A map in 2018 showed what regionalization would look like, this is not good. Je said he would like to applaud the council for getting a lot of money in grants to help with Borough Projects. 8 GENIE LUPINI-1234 Livey street said that they will have a big celebration this year. It is 30 years working with Council and vendors. She hopes that the Borough can get the Lackawanna Trolley Coal Car Grant again for &500.00. Genie also said the Fireworks display Will be on July 5th and the same group will do it. 9 DAVID VALVANO 405 1st avenue - Madam President and Solicitor, I am asking that Je Smiths comments be stricken from the minutes. Mr. Smith shouldn’t be allowed to speak. He said we passed it at the Planning Commission meeting ,there were no signatures it’s a lie. My RESUME speaks for itself said MR. Valvano ,MR. Perini served with me on Planning. MAURA called a executive session 7:44P.m. Council resumed meeting at 7:59 P.M. and are still on public comment. 10 MR. RICE – MR.Rice 110 Jessup Ave said he talked to Mia 3 times in the 3 years that he lived there. The drains need to be addressed, hopes it will get done. HE has photos of the drain, and when he saw the paint marks on the road he hoped it was going to get done. Councilman Crinella said that there is a storm water meeting the 2nd Wednesday of every month if he would like to attend. MR. RICE said he has been to them, and he just wants to get it done. APPROVE A. Minutes of regular February Meeting-Motion Joe Mellado seconded by Jerry Crinella ALL IN FAVOR B. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUAR 16,2024-Motion Greg Betti and seconded by Je Castellani ALL IN FAVOR C. APPROVAL OF SECRETAY REPORT -ALL IN FAVOR D. APPROVE FEBRUARY PAYROLL -$51,736.07 motion to approve by Jerry Crinella and second by Greg Betti. ALL IN FAVOR E. APPROVE MONTHLY PAYMENTS-IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,586.90 FROM GENERAL FUND. Motion by Greg Betti and second by Joe Mellado. ALL IN FAVOR MOTIONS A.MOTION to adopt ordinance 2 of 2024 amending Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Jerry Crinella and second by Joe Mellado -ALL IN FAVOR B.MOTION to adopt ordinance 1 of 2024 LERTA. Greg Betti and second by Joe Mellado-ALL IN FAVOR C. Motion to adopt ordinance 3 of 2024 amend Tra ic Control Ordinance. Joe Mellado and second by Greg Betti-ALL IN FAVOR D,MOTION to accept the resignation of Mia Stine as Borough Manager. Greg Betti and second by Curt Camoni-(5 IN FAVOR AND 2 NAY ( Roberta Galati AND Jerry Crinella ). E.MOTION to advertise position of Borough Manager. Je Betti and second by Je Castellani. (5 in favor and 1 nay (Jerry Crinella) and 1against (Roberta Galati) F.MOTION to appoint Tom Wascura as acting Borough Manager. Greg Betti and second by Joe Mellado,( 4 in favor ,2 nay(Jerry Crinella and Roberta Galati ) and 1 abstain (Tom Fiorelli). G.MOTION to appoint SAM SEBASTIANELLI to the Planning Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31/27.Jerry Crinella second by Joe Mellado.ALL IN FAVOR H. Motion to appoint Dave Valvano to the Planning Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31 /27.Je Castellani and second by Greg Betti. There were 2 in favor ( Greg Betti and Je Castellani) and 5 nay. MOTION to appoint Brittani Barscheski to the Planning Commission. ,Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. There were 4 in favor. The nays were Greg Betti, Curt Camoni and Je Castellani. MOTION to appoint Michael Narcavage to Planning Commission. Curt Camoni and second by Greg Betti. There were 4 nays and 3 in favor were Greg Betti, Curt Camoni, and Je Castellani. MOTION to appoint Bob Mycko to Planning Commission. Jerry Crinella and second by Joe Mellado, There were 6 nay votes and 1 for Vote (ROBERTA Galati ) . I.MOTION TO APPOINT DAVE VALVANO to the Planning Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31/24.Curt Camoni and second by Je Castellani. There were 4 nays. And 3 in favor (Greg Betti, Curt Camoni, and Je Castellani. Jerry Crinella made a motion to vote by name, and Tom Fiorelli seconded. MOTION to appoint Michael Narcavage to the Planning Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31 /24.Curt Camoni and second by Greg Betti. There were 4 against and 3 in favor (Greg Betti, Curt Camoni, and Je Castellani.. MOTION to appoint Bob Mycko to the Planning Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31/24. Jerry Crinella and second by Joe Mellado. There were 5 in favor and 2 nays (Curt Camoni and Je Castellani). J.MOTION to advertise an amendment to the tax ordinance made by Jerry Crinella and second by Joe Mellado. ALL IN FAVOR K.MOTION to appoint Sarah Helcoski to the Vacancy Board was made by Jerry Crinella and second by Tom Fiorelli. There were 4 in favor and 3 against (Greg Betti, Curt Camoni and Je Castellani). Curt Camoni said he could not support the Vacancy Board . Greg Betti said leave it vacant. Roberta Galati said it was always the policy to fill a spot. L.MOTION to advertise an amendment to the Saldo BY Jerry Crinella and second by Je Castellani. ALL IN FAVOR M.MOTION to schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Saldo by Greg Betti and second by Joe Mellado. ALL IN FAVOR N.MOTION to take from the table and advertise consideration of the Ordinance regarding making Ward street a one-way street. NO ACTION TAKEN O.MOTION to accept the resignation of Robert Keith, PW made by Greg Betti and Second by Jerry Crinella. Mr. Betti said that Mr. Keith was only here for a year and was a good worker. He went on to a better opportunity. , P.MOTION TO Ratify The Borough of Jessup sending a Commitment Letter to Pa Emergency Management Agency of 25%,or$286,612.75, of the requested grant amount $1,146,451.00 as required for continued consideration for the 2023 BRIC Grant APPLICATION submitted by the Borough of Jessup. Jerry Crinella and second by JOE Mellado. All in favor Q.MOTION to accept an AED device donated by Jessup American Legion Michael Steiner Post 411 to be used by the Police Department. Curt Camoni and second by Joe Mellado. ALL IN FAVOR Curt Camoni Thanked the Michael Steiner Post for their generosity to the Police and Community. R.MOTION to advertise for one full -time DPW LABORER and SEASONAL DPW employment opportunities. JERRY CRINELLA and second by Joe Mellado. ALL IN FAVOR. S. MOTION to purchase a one (1) year Treasury Bill in the amount of $131,000.00 to continue the investment ladder portfolio with People’s Security Bank and Trust. Jerry Crinella and second by Tom Fiorelli. ALL IN FAVOR T. MOTION to advertise consideration of Ordinance 6 of 2024 which amends the Rental Registration ordinance to require the designation of an agent and providing for rental inspections. Greg Betti and the second by Curt Camoni. There were 6 in favor and (1) against Jerry Crinella. U. MOTION to approve the Final Land Development Plan for Valley View Business PARK Lot 11 warehouse project submitted by PNK P3, LLC subject to the following conditions Applicant obtain an NPDES permit; the Plans are signed by the appropriate o icials; Applicant places financial security for the project in an amount established in the amount of ( to be determined by the Borough Engineer ) Applicant pays any outstanding taxes on the subject property; and Applicant enters into a Land Development Improvement Agreement with the Borough.._ Jerry Crinella and second by Curt Camoni. ALL IN FAVOR V. MOTION to authorize the Police Department to purchase operational supplies deemed necessary by the Chief of Police at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00, Je Castellani and second by Tom Fiorelli ALL IN FAVOR W. MOTION to hire John Robinson as an EMT at a rate of $ 17.00 per hour. ,Jerry Crinella and second by Curt Camoni. ALL IN FAVOR X. MOTION to pay to Star Uniform the sum of$761.96 to cover the cost of Chief Berta’s uniform and related items purchased upon appointment as acting Chief of Police by Greg Betti and second by Je Castellani. ALL IN FAVOR MR.Camoni said he supports all expenses for the Chief and thanked him for representing Jessup Borough at the welcoming ceremony for o icer Gilmartin. Y. MOTION to accept the bid of Wayco, Incorporated in the amount of $22,491.00 for Sunset Drive Stormwater Runo Improvement Projects, Jerry Crinella and second was Curt Camoni; MR. Betti said he would like to encourage Council to reject the bid. He had looked at the job with Joe Cirba of the ( DPW ) and he felt we could do the job in house. Jerry Crinella said he talked with Dennis Peters and that we didn’t have the equipment For this kind of work. Greg said we can do it and save money. MOTION to reject the Bid from Wayco for the SUNSET DRIVE stormwater PROJECT made by Greg Betti and second by Curt Camoni. ALL IN FAVOR Z. MOTION to purchase a flashing Crossing Guard Stop sign for the Hill street and Brennan street crossing guard at a cost of $308.12 including shipping fee. Joe Mellado and second by Jerry Crinella, ALL IN FAVOR CHIEF BERTA read his report for the month, which included assists to Je erson TWP, Olyphant Borough, and the State Police. The Chief said his o ice answered over 150 calls. ENGINEER- Megan from Peters Consultants came online and asked if there were any questions from them concerning any of the Projects. Mark CORDELLI representing Lackawanna County said the Commissioners wanted to Reactivate the Covid-19 process where a representative of the county will attend Monthly Council meetings. He left flyers for di erent events going on in the county. ADJOURN Jerry Crinella second Curt Camoni ______________________ Thomas Wascura  JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCILAPRIL3,2O24 REGULAR MEETING At a regular meeting of Jessup Borough Council held Wednesday, APRIL3,2024. The following business was transacted. Roberta Galati, President of council was chairperson of the meeting and asked all present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. MR. Wascura had roll call. ROLL CALL:6 PRESENT 1 absent! Greg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Roberta Galati Je rey Castellani Joe Mellado (absent) Jerry Crinella LACKAWANNA ENERGY CENTER REPORT-Harry was on zoom said he had no report ,and thanked council for taking him early. Maura said the minutes from the March 11th and March 28 th meeting will be reviewed and ratified at the May meeting, they’re not attached today. PUBLIC COMMENT- Laurie Marino 604 Church Street said she sent electronic messages but never got answers, so she is dropping o complaint forms. CORRINE Sebastianelli-asked if anyone is OSHA certified? She said the Borough Manager should be CERTIFIED. JEFF SMITH-913 Church street-thanked the police for help with the egg hunt. He said he’s not from the area but most people know him. He has coached soccer and other teams in the Borough. Je said he is a PIAA o icial and was asked to be the chair of the SIERRA CLUB.HE had worked hard along with council members to get the map done. He said I was called a lying piece in front of the Public. He can’t believe no one got upset over this, these documents weren’t fabricated, and no one said they passed it. APPROVALS SECRETARY REPORT-motion by Jerry Crinella and second by Greg Betti; ALL FOR MARCH PAYROLL-in amount of $78,586.06 / Curt Camoni and second Greg Betti ALL FOR General Fund payments in the amount of $79,407.96/Greg Betti second Jerry Crinella ALL FOR. REPORTS CONTROLLER CARDONI-gave the financial report. MAYOR BUCKSON-no report. ZONING OFFICER-NEIC Anthony Mengoni reported house at 609 fourth street is secured. Home at 803 Church was given a letter of time to comply or Magistrate. TAX COLLECTOR-Genevieve Lupini gave her report. POLICE CHIEF ROBERT BERTA-said the Department had over 262 calls for the month. DPW-JOSEPH CIRBA-said he is getting ready to start the JESSUP AVE JOB. ENGINEER; PETERS CONSULTANTS-Megan said the Winthrop Street project is ongoing .There was a request for a drain in front of a driveway and Dennis was going to do it but Curt Camoni and Jerry Crinella said if it wasn’t in the plans we aren’t doing it.WE just don’t add something there has to be a need for it. Dennis will meet with Cirba to show him what drains he could do on Ward Street. Megan is working on grants for Lighting of the field and carry over the MS 4 plan from last year. Curt Camoni asked Dennis of Peters Consultants to check the slide at the JYSA park, He thinks the sidewalks are too close to the landing area. Megan said county should be notified about the turning around on the newly paved parking lot. COMMUNICATIONS The BOROUGH WILL HAVE A BABY FOOD DROP ON MAY1ST THRU MAY 31 ST.THE DROP OFF POINT IS THE BOROUGH8:00-4:00 OR NIGHTS OF BOROUGH MEETINGS. GREG BETTI asked about condemning the property on Lane street and Maura said we have to see if there are any relatives before we can .She will do a Title Search. 2 MOTIONS  A. MOTION-to advertise for bids for Mary Jo Drive sewer line Replacement project; Greg Betti and second by Jerry Crinella; ALL 6 IN FAVOR. B MOTION to advertise bids for Olga street stormwater installation project; Curt Camoni and second by Greg Betti -ALL 6 IN FAVOR. C . MOTION to advertise For the Constitution Avenue Stormwater Separation PROJECT; Je Castellani and second by Jerry Crinella -ALL 6 IN Favor. D. MOTION to advertise for bids for the ST. UBALDO SOCIETY HVAC Improvement project, Tom Fiorelli second by Curt Camoni; ALL 6 IN FAVOR. E.MOTION TO APPOINT Curt Camoni ,Roberta Galati, and Greg Betti to the negotiating committee for the DPW and Clerical union contract. Jerry Crinella and second by Je Castellani/ ALL 6 IN FAVOR. F.MOTION TO APPOINT Curt Camoni, Roberta Galati, and Greg Betti to the Borough Manager hiring committee. Tom Fiorelli and second by Jerry Crinella. ALL 6 IN FAVOR. G.MOTION to adopt Ordinance 4 of 2024 amending the Borough’s Tax Certification and Duplicate Ordinance. Curt Camoni and second by Greg Betti-ALL 6 IN FAVOR. H. MOTION to adopt Ordinance 5 of 2024 amending the Borough’s Rental Registration Ordinance. Curt Camoni and second by Greg Betti; 5 in favor and one against (Jerry Crinella). I. Motion to adopt Resolution 7 of 2024 establishing fees for the Rental registration program and inspection of premises. Curt Camoni and second by Greg Betti ;5 IN FAVOR and one against (Jerry Crinella). J. Motion to approve change order submitted by Stafursky Paving on November16, 2023 in the amount of$4,809.80 for the Sand Street Trench drain replacement project. Jerry Crinella and second by Curt Camoni; ALL 6 IN FAVOR k. Motion to hire Edward Boettcsher as a part time p0lice o icer for the Jessup Police Department at a rate of$24.76 per hour provided that he passes a background check. JEFF Castellani and second by Jerry Crinella; ALL 6 IN FAVOR. L.MOTION to purchase DPW truck from M&K trucks at a cost of $107,008.00. Tom Fiorelli recommends we table this and Items M-N-O-P. TOM Fiorelli makes the motion and second by Curt Camoni. ALL 6 IN FAVOR. Q.MOTION to approve overtime work to be completed by Jennifer Filipski and Thomas Wascura for organizing and cleaning out Borough o ices. Jerry Crinella and second by Curt Camoni. ALL 6 IN FAVOR. R.MOTION to permit JYSA to schedule T-ball and Coach Pitch games and practices on the soccer fields if the need arises. Tom Fiorelli and second by Jerry Crinella; ALL6 IN FAVOR. S MOTION to contract Rizzo fence CO. for the purchase and installation of a fence at Memorial field at a cost of $20,940.00. Tom Fiorelli recommends we table this at this time. Fiorelli makes the motion and Greg Betti seconds it. ALL 6 IN FAVOR. T.MOTION to authorize a donation of $150.00 to the Lackawanna County Chiefs of Police, DRUG TASK FORCE. Jerry Crinella and second by Curt Camoni; ALL 6 IN FAVOR. U.MOTION to request that the Civil Service Commission create a certified eligibility list for the hiring of full-time police o icers. Greg Betti and second by Jerry Crinella. ALL6 IN FAVOR. V.MOTION to purchase Decorations for Operation Noel in the amount of $3,050.46 plus applicable tax. Jerry Crinella and second by Tom Fiorelli; ALL 6 IN FAVOR. W.MOTION to raise the rate of pay for Jennifer Filipski to $19.47 per hour. Greg Betti and second by Tom Fiorelli. ALL6 IN FAVOR. X.MOTION to request that Penn Dot install additional appropriate signage on Erie street. Je Castellani and second by Curt Camoni; ALL 6 IN FAVOR. ADJOURN Jerry Crinella and second Curt Camoni. ------------------------------ Thomas Wascura Secretary  May 1, 2024 GENERAL FUND - April 2024 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE: March 31, 2024 $ 2,322.80 RECEIPTS: April 2024 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank $ - SUB-TOTAL $ 2,322.80 Transferred from Savings to Checking $ - BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: April 30, 2024 $ 2,322.80 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: March 31, 2024 $ 152,291.12 DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: April 2024 Berkheimer LST - April 2024 $ 1,208.00 Berkheimer EIT - April 2024 $ 30,306.56 DEP Act 101 Recycling Performance Grant $ 6,560.26 Commonwealth of PA Alcoholic Beverage Licenses $ 400.00 Building Permits $ 3,611.86 Electrical Permits $ 50.00 Zoning and/or Land Development Fees $ 550.00 Jessup Borough 2024 Real Estate Tax $ 762,079.25 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 1,667.63 Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 2,219.70 Police Fines - Magistrate & Lackawanna County $ 414.23 Police Report Copies $ 30.00 Scrap Metal Recycling Reimbursement $ 97.00 Transfer from Fire Escrow Account $ 6,666.00 Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 755.10 Total Checking Account Receipts $ 816,615.59 SUB-TOTAL $ 968,906.71 Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 229,558.35 GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: April 30, 2024 $ 739,348.36 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: April 2024 AFLAC $ 377.52 Airgas $ 137.22 All Phase Scranton $ 550.00 Anthony Snyder $ 654.50 AutoZone $ 121.36 Blakely Borough $ 2,326.63 Charles Schwab $ 2,145.06 CHUBB $ 18,836.00 Comcast $ 1,148.94 Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. $ 40.50 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: April 2024 Curtin & Heefner LLP $ 10,502.88 Danny's Car Spa, Inc. $ 10.00 DeLage Landen-Financial Services $ 837.45 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 466.15 Donald G Karpowich $ 1,754.90 Encova Insurance $ 4,076.00 English Hardware $ 4.99 F&T Excavating $ 1,050.00 Frontier $ 113.60 G.J. Farrell Plumbing & Heating Inc. $ 5,415.49 Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 8,514.60 Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 659.12 George Yurkanin $ 714.00 Grasshopper Lawns, Inc. $ 259.98 Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 195.29 Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 35.98 Guardian - Life $ 108.25 Guardian - Vision employer paid portion $ 44.93 Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 6.02 Home Depot $ 270.34 Igballe Muriqi $ 6,666.00 Iron Nebula $ 2,304.93 James O'Neill $ 408.00 Jeffrey or Jessica Cirba $ 1,000.00 Jermyn Supply $ 11,135.00 Jessup Auto $ 2,178.23 John Robinson $ 612.00 Law Enforcement Systems, Inc. $ 66.00 Lowe's $ 34.20 Lowes Sales & Service $ 110.50 Michael Dinning $ 1,360.00 Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply $ 40.90 NEIC $ 1,210.48 NJS Systems & Controls $ 1,981.42 Overhead Door of Scranton $ 3,360.00 PAWC $ 2,703.11 Pennsylvania Steel Company, Inc. $ 176.46 Peters Consultants, Inc. $ 12,920.75 Powell's Rental $ 300.00 Powell's Sales & Service $ 415.48 PPL Electric Utilities $ 2,093.42 S&S Automotive $ 4,223.00 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 5,443.60 Scranton Times $ 2,415.44 Selective Insurance Company of America $ 306.00 Service Tire Truck Centers $ 285.06 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: April 2024 Stafursky Auto Parts $ 869.90 Stafursky Paving Company $ 4,809.80 Starr Uniform $ 2,473.83 State Wormen's Insurance Fund $ 1,578.00 TASCA Ford $ 196.10 Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 572.00 Thomas Wascura $ 342.28 TOPP Business Solutions $ 19.56 Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 370.00 Verizon $ 257.30 Verizon Wireless $ 555.57 White's Mechanical, LLC $ 200.00 2024 Magistrate Vehicle Violations to Motor License Fund $ 36.42 Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 1,162.81 Peoples Security Bank-Bank Loan $ 11,784.76 Peoples Security Bank - Check fee $ 203.10 Employee Payroll $ 55,390.09 We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 409.50 Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 23,199.65 TOTAL $ 229,558.35  May 1, 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BALANCE: March 31, 2024 $ 73,584.72 RECEIPTS: April 2024 Commonwealth of PA - DCNR Grant Payment $ 396,441.00 Reimbursement for JYSA Project Commonwealth of PA - DEP Grant Payment $ 195,975.00 Reimbursement forLeaf Collector Truck Peoples Security (Interest) $ 311.77 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 592,727.77 SUB-TOTAL $ 666,312.49 Total Expenses April 2024 $ 127,889.72 Balance April 30, 2024 $ 538,422.77 EXPENSES April 2024 Groff Tractor & Equipment $ 71,908.72 For Backhoe New Holland Auto Group $ 55,981.00 For Police Vehicle Total Expenses $ 127,889.72 MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT BALANCE: March 31, 2024 $ 1,288,680.84 RECEIPTS: April 2024 Invenergy LEC Hosting Payment $ 250,000.00 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 4,952.42 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 254,952.42 SUB-TOTAL $ 1,543,633.26 Total Expenses April 2024 $ - Balance April 30, 2024 $ 1,543,633.26 EXPENSES April 2024 Total Expenses $ -  MOTOR LICENSE FUND BALANCE: March 31, 2024 $ 160,963.86 RECEIPTS: April 2024 2024 Vehicle Violations from Magistrate $ 36.42 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 283.61 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 320.03 SUB-TOTAL $ 161,283.89 Total Expenses April 2024 $ 8,664.29 Balance April 30, 2024 $ 152,619.60 EXPENSES April 2024 PP&L $ 8,664.29 Total Expenses $ 8,664.29 REFUSE ACCOUNT BALANCE: March 31, 2024 $ 294,135.11 RECEIPTS: April 2024 Refuse Fee Collected $ 380.00 Delinquent Refuse Fees Collected $ 119.37 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 1,211.85 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 1,711.22 SUB-TOTAL $ 295,846.33 Total Expenses April 2024 $ 77,670.00 Balance April 30, 2024 $ 218,176.33 EXPENSES April 2024 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00 Total Expenses $ 77,670.00