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JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2024, AT 7:00 PM The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18434. The following business was transacted. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President, Roberta Galati Roll Call: Present 4 Absent 3 Gregg Betti - absent Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Roberta Galati – (absent) Jerry Crinella Joe Mellado – (absent) Jeffrey Castellani Announcements: Council held an executive sessions on September 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. and October 2, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. regarding personnel. Lackawanna Energy Center: Harry Weiss reported things are progressing in a positive manner. Public Comment: Genevieve Lupini is concerned with the condition of the road at the intersection of Second Ave. and Hill Street. Vehicles need to go slow when pulling out of the intersection, otherwise the bottom of the vehicle scrapes because the swale is so deep. Steamtown Marathon is October 13th and Jessup 21st Century would like to use the borough’s tables so they can hand out water and Gatorade. Mrs. Lupini commented that she is in favor of the Community Vision Plan. Corrine Sebastianelli asked what section of Ward Street is being paved. Mark Cordelli of Lackawanna County gave updates regarding happenings throughout Lackawanna County. Joseph Picconi of 601 Grassy Island Ave. spoke regarding his upcoming court case and the fact that he is currently being fined $100.00 per day. He is extremely upset and noted he did secure a permit to tear down his garage. He asked Council where he goes from here. Consent Agenda: Approve the Minutes of the Regular September Meeting. Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the September Payroll in the amount of $ $56,509.53.  JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2024, AT 7:00 PM Approve monthly payments in the amount of $ 65,312.78 from General Fund. A motion was made by Jeff Castellani second by Tom Fiorelli to approve the consent agenda. Aye carried. (4-0) Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor Buckshon thanked the DPW for their service and dedication. He noted Joe Cirba rescued an injured bird in the middle of Hill Street. The Gold Star Family event was very successful, and he asked Council if they might consider naming something in the Borough in honor of the two fallen soldiers who were recently honored at the Gold Star Family event. He noted there have been inquiries regarding veterans’ banners and he asked where the borough is with this project. B&G Winery is now open. The borough is in the process of interviewing candidates for Chief of Police. Controller Benjamin Cardoni read the financial report for the month. Tax Collector Genevieve Lupini gave her monthly report. Zoning Officer Anthony Mengoni spoke regarding 601 Grassy Island Ave and gave a brief history of the violation. He noted violations have been going out to the property owner since February 2023. Secured permits are valid for 180 days as per the U.C.C and he apologized for the sloppy handwriting on the carbon copy of the violation notice. 803 Church Street submitted applications, and he is still waiting for a court date regarding the 4 th Avenue property. Chief of Police Robert Berta gave an overview of the calls received throughout the month. There were over 340. Solicitor Maura Armezzani Tunis gave an update on 369 Lane Street. Kearney Steel case is continued until November 1st. Communications: A. LEC Semi-Annual Report B. LEC Title V Compliance Certification C. Northledge Crushing-Air Quality Permit Notice D. LEC Testing Results Motions: A. Motion to hire Foster & Foster to perform actuarial services for required pension contributions at a cost not to exceed $ 1,500.00. Motion made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (4-0) B. Motion to adopt Resolution 15 of 2024 authorizing the Borough of Jessup’s participation in the Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s Junior Council Person Program. Motion made by Curt Camoni second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) C. Motion to adopt Resolution 16 of 2024 setting forth authorized signers for the Borough’s bank accounts. Motion made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (4-0)  JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2024, AT 7:00 PM D. Motion to hire Stafursky Paving to perform repairs to Ward Street in the amount of $ 22,500.00. Motion made by Curt Camoni second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) E. Motion to adopt Resolution 17 of 2024 which enters into a new collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 229 for the DPW and Clerical Workers. Motion made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (4-0) F. Motion to advertise a Request for Proposals for a Pave Cut Inspection Company. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) G. Motion to distribute the 2024 Fire Relief Allocation in the amount of $38,946.74 to the Jessup Borough Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association. A motion was made by Jeff Castellani second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) H. Motion to defray actual expenses for the Jessup Michael Steiner American Legion Post # 441 Gold Star Family Ceremony and Dinner upon submission of verified expenditures. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (4-0) I. Motion to adopt Ordinance Number 8 of 2024 which amends the Borough’s Quality of Life Ordinance. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (4-0) J. Motion to advertise for bids for the Thomas Street and Palmer Street milling and paving work project. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jerry Crinella to table this motion. Aye carried. (4-0) K. Motion to authorize the purchase of batteries for taser devices and the attendance of Jessup Borough Police Officers at taser trainings at a cost not to exceed $ 2,500.00. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (4-0) L. Motion to hire Roberto Martinez as a part-time police officer at a rate of $ 24.76 pending a background investigation. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (4-0) M. Motion to advertise for part-time EMTs. A motion was made by Jeff Castellani second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (4-0) N. Motion to advertise a change to the November work session. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (4-0) O. Motion to reinvest the $ 128,984.04 matured US Treasury Bill proceeds into a one (1) year Treasury security investment to continue the ladder investment at People’s Security Bank  JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2024, AT 7:00 PM & Trust Company. A motion was made by Jeff Castellani second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) P. Motion to authorize payment to Hunter Keystone Peterbilt, L.P., in the amount of $ 84,845.00 for the previously approved DPW Freightliner Truck. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried (4-0) There being no further business a motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jeff Castellani to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary  JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024, AT 7:00 PM A special meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18434. The following business was transacted. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President, Roberta Galati Roll Call: Present 4 Absent 3 Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli – (absent) Curt Camoni Roberta Galati Jerry Crinella Joe Mellado – (absent) Jeffrey Castellani Announcements: Council held an executive sessions October 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. and October 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. regarding personnel. Public Comment: None Motions: A. Motion to advertise an amendment to the Non-Uniform Pension Ordinance. Motion made by Gregg Betti second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (5-0) There being no further business, a motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jerry Crinella. Meeting adjourned 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary  November 6, 2024 GENERAL FUND - October 2024 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE: September 30, 2024 $ 2,373.24 RECEIPTS: October 2024 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank $ - SUB-TOTAL $ 2,373.24 Transferred from Savings to Checking $ - BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: October 31, 2024 $ 2,373.24 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: September 30, 2024 $ 503,687.20 DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: October 2024 Berkheimer LST - October 2024 $ 1,622.51 Berkheimer EIT - October 2024 $ 35,736.87 PURTA $ 1,732.73 Building Permits $ 22,147.12 Electrical Permits $ 125.00 Zoning and/or Land Development Fees $ 430.00 Zoning Hearing Board Fees $ 575.00 Jessup Borough 2024 Real Estate Tax $ 1,217.38 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 1,296.30 Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 24,191.25 Municipal Lien Satisfaction $ 2,807.40 Police Fines - Magistrate & Lackawanna County $ 372.70 Police Report Copies $ 15.00 Reimbursement from YCG $ 836.75 Crossing Guard Wage Reimbursement $ 9,388.50 Donation to Borough - Trunk or Treat $ 75.00 Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 1,760.92 Total Checking Account Receipts $ 104,330.43 SUB-TOTAL $ 608,017.63 Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 315,547.44 GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: October 31, 2024 $ 292,470.19 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: October 2024 AFLAC $ 247.02 American Legion Post 411 $ 1,095.00 Animal Arrest $ 235.00 Anthony Snyder $ 722.50 AutoZone $ 59.13 Blakely Borough $ 2,080.21 Brian Padden $ 300.00 Charles Schwab $ 98,109.17 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: October 2024 Comcast $ 1,524.37 Curtin & Heefner LLP $ 778.80 Danny's Car Spa, Inc. $ 10.00 DeLage Landen-Financial Services $ 158.87 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 417.12 Donald G Karpowich $ 143.46 Dunmore Materials $ 191.01 Econo Signs $ 551.80 Encova Insurance $ 4,076.00 English Hardware $ 134.19 Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 10,968.22 Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 659.12 Geo-Science Engineering & Testing $ 467.50 George Yurkanin $ 1,020.00 Grand Renal Station $ 749.91 Grasshopper Lawns, Inc. $ 2,377.86 Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 790.98 Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 35.98 Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 6.02 Holiday Outdoor Décor $ 3,050.46 Home Depot $ 37.84 Jamie Rowe $ 300.00 Jessup Auto $ 4,502.87 Jessup Fire Relief Association $ 38,946.74 John Robinson $ 816.00 Kellogg Auto Sales $ 1,500.00 Lindsay Tratthen $ 234.95 Lowe's $ 143.42 Marino Brothers Contracting $ 8,531.00 Marshall Machinery, Inc. $ 44.79 Masters Transport LLC $ 500.00 Michael Dinning $ 408.00 NEIC $ 3,141.56 PA Comptroller Operations $ 131.00 PAWC $ 6,065.63 Pena-Plas $ 24.74 Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Systems $ 3,566.67 Pennsylvania One Call System $ 62.54 Peoples Security Bank $ 487.25 Peters Consultants, Inc. $ 16,337.85 PPL Electric Utilities $ 2,226.17 Randy Cleary $ 300.00 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc $ 744.00 Ross Jacobeno $ 2,000.00 Rossi Rooter, LLC $ 1,080.00 S&S Automotive $ 2,013.50 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: October 2024 Saint Ubaldo Society $ 832.26 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 3,854.60 Scranton Times $ 2,644.00 Service Tire Truck Centers $ 648.00 Stafursky Auto Parts $ 149.99 Starr Uniform $ 333.88 State Wormen's Insurance Fund $ 1,577.00 Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 922.00 TOPP Business Solutions $ 19.56 Twin Falls Resources, LLC $ 580.84 UGI Penn Natural Gas, Inc. $ 215.50 Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 370.00 Verizon $ 212.34 Verizon Wireless $ 601.39 2024 Magistrate Vehicle Violations to Motor License Fund $ 114.30 Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 2,226.70 Employee Payroll $ 54,538.52 We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 436.00 Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 20,164.34 TOTAL $ 315,547.44  November 6, 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BALANCE: September 30, 2024 $ 145,745.78 RECEIPTS: October 2024 Commonwealth of PA $ 475,205.00 For Bridge Street project Transfer from Money Market $ 14,031.73 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 252.21 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 489,488.94 SUB-TOTAL $ 635,234.72 Total Expenses October 2024 $ 110,059.72 Balance October 31, 2024 $ 525,175.00 EXPENSES October 2024 J&F Refrigeration & Air Conditioning $ 8,250.00 For Saint Ubaldo Society project payment Hunter Keystone Peterbilt, L.P. $ 84,845.00 For new DPW truck Rutledge Excavating, Inc. $ 16,934.72 For Winton/Winthrop Street project Wire Transfer Fee $ 30.00 Total Expenses $ 110,059.72 MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT BALANCE: September 30, 2024 $ 296,063.14 RECEIPTS: October 2024 Invenergy LEC Hosting Payment $ 250,000.00 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 979.88 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 250,979.88 SUB-TOTAL $ 547,043.02 Total Expenses October 2024 $ 14,031.73 Balance October 31, 2024 $ 533,011.29 EXPENSES October 2024 Transfer to Capital Improvements $ 14,031.73 Total Expenses $ 14,031.73  MOTOR LICENSE FUND BALANCE: September 30, 2024 $ 113,501.11 RECEIPTS: October 2024 2024 Vehicle Violations from Magistrate $ 114.30 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 402.29 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 516.59 SUB-TOTAL $ 114,017.70 Total Expenses October 2024 $ 8,385.14 Balance October 31, 2024 $ 105,632.56 EXPENSES October 2024 PP&L $ 8,385.14 Total Expenses $ 8,385.14 REFUSE ACCOUNT BALANCE: September 30, 2024 $ 261,719.60 RECEIPTS: October 2024 Delinquent Refuse Fees Collected $ 119.55 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 972.83 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 1,092.38 SUB-TOTAL $ 262,811.98 Total Expenses October 2024 $ 77,670.00 Balance October 31, 2024 $ 185,141.98 EXPENSES October 2024 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00 Total Expenses $ 77,670.00 Jennifer Filipski Subject: FW: DPW REPORT From: Joe Cirba <jcirba@jessupborough.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:02 PM To: Jeffery Castellani <jcastellani@jessupborough.org>; Jerry Crinella <jcrinella@jessupborough.org>; Joe Mellado <JMellado@jessupborough.org>; Curt Camoni <ccamoni@jessupborough.org>; Maura Armezzani <maura@sfwlawyers.com>; Coleen Watt <cwatt@jessupborough.org>; Roberta Galati <rgalati@jessupborough.org>; Gregg Betti <gbetti@jessupborough.org>; Thomas Fiorelli <tfiorelli@jessupborough.org> Subject: DPW REPORT Jobs completed:  Stop signs and vegetation throughout the borough  Potholes and curbs throughout the borough  Bucket of stone for drainage at youth field  paint crosswalks  Storm drains  Leaf collection in progress  Trees and shrubs trimmed at borough building  weeding and cleanup at all properties  vehicle maintenance  Tree at Walsh street in progress  924 Constitution sewer complete and sidewalks temporarily fixed  paving done on Powdermill, Ward and Atlantic.  Banners fixed and ready for Veterans day  street signs on going process 1 Peters Consultants, Inc. Jessup Borough Project Update October 22, 2024 2022 (Remaining Projects) 3272-22-9 Settlers View • A letter was sent to the Borough on October 9, 2024 following our review of the approved subdivision plans and As-Built plans. It was determined that Bio-retention basin #1 is unacceptable as it was built approximately 1,728 cubic feet smaller than approved. Bio-retention basin #2 was acceptable. • We recommended that bio-retention basin #1 be excavated to match the size and dimension as shown on the approved subdivision plans. 3272-22-12 JYSA Ball Fields- Reconstruction • Full support swing and ADA wheelchair swing were found to be defective. Contractor worked with the manufacturers to obtain replacements, free of charge, and the new swings have been installed. • Meeting between Mr. Peters and Ms. Maura Armezzani Tunis, Borough Solicitor was held on October 8, 2024 to discuss how to proceed as the contractor has not completed the lawn restoration or re-seeded the rain garden after numerous requests. We revised a drafted letter prepared by Ms. Maura Armezzani Tunis, Borough Solicitor, which will be sent to the contractor. • Ms. Sandi Opshinsky, Grants Writer, to assist the Borough with submitting the required financial DCNR closeout documents. We will assist with submitting the DCNR closeout documents that are to be provided by our office. 3272-22-16 Lackawanna County Office of Community Development. Borough Restrooms, ADA, Automatic Door, Status of Plans, etc. • Mr. Peters had a conference call with Ms. Maura Armezzani Tunis, Borough Solicitor on September 11, 2024 to discuss filing against Sean Bryne Construction’s maintenance bond in order to have the bullet proof door repaired. 3272-22-18 Lackawanna Energy Center • As requested, Mr. Peters will be reviewing the seven books prior to the next work session meeting. 3272-22-22 Bridge Street Reconstruction- Stormwater and Improvement Project. • Sewer lateral at 241 Bridge Street was broken as the location was unknown and was just under one of the installed stormwater pipes. Repairs to the sewer lateral were completed by the contractor, Sikora Brothers Paving, Inc. on October 4, 2024 and the work was completed under the existing and active PennDOT HOP. • Contractor supplied the homeowner with a check to cover the costs the homeowner incurred from Roto-Rooter. Page 1 of 4 Peters Consultants, Inc. Jessup Borough Project Update October 22, 2024 3272-22-34 Constitution Avenue Stormwater Separation Project (Morgan Street, Ferdinand Street and Flynn Street) • COVID-19 grant funding in the amount of $151,000.00 was received. • Survey work completed and permitting, contract documents and plans are being prepared currently. • A Chapter 105 permit is being drafted and will need to be obtained from the PA DEP before the project is finalized and formally bid. We anticipate bidding the project at the beginning of 2025 for construction to start in the spring of 2025. • Rossi Rooter attempted to camera the lines and could not do so due to poor visibility since the lines were full of stormwater. We are working on revising the design to include an alternative route. Sewer lateral locations are unknown and will need to be addressed in the field during construction of the separation project. 3272-22-43 Multimodal Transportation Fund- Hill Street • Borough received Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) grant funds through PennDOT in the amount of $1,277,655.00 to use towards the Hill Street sidewalks project. We will need the grant contract once the Borough receives it so we can incorporate requests in the contract documents. • Permitting from PennDOT to be obtained before the project can be officially bid. Once permits are in place we will finalize the design and contract documents which are drafted and formally bid the project. • Survey work has been completed and we are preparing plans for the PennDOT HOP submission. UGI and PA American Water were contacted and asked to provide any plans of the existing locations of their utilities. PennDOT was contacted and documentation was received and will be used to complete the design. • We anticipate bidding the project in early 2025 for a tentative construction start in the spring of 2025. This timeline is contingent upon obtaining permitting approvals. 3272-22-61 Olga Street Stormwater Installation Project • Borough received $126,908.00 from the COVID-19 grant. • Bids were received and the Borough voted to award the project to Maiocco Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $184,960.00. • Pre-construction meeting was held on October 3rd. Mr. Peters met with the contractor on site after the pre-construction meeting. Contractor is working on supplying submittals for review. Once all submittals are approved and materials are delivered, the Notice to Proceed will be issued. • Contract documentation was provided to Ms. Sandi Opshinsky, Grants Writer, for use in assisting the Borough with grant reimbursement and closeout. Page 2 of 4 Peters Consultants, Inc. Jessup Borough Project Update October 22, 2024 2023 (Remaining Projects) 3272-23-3 210 Church Street (Former Bank Property) • County to allot CDBG funding for the Borough to use towards the proposed elevator installation project. As mentioned during the October Council meeting, this will be discussed further at the upcoming work session meeting. • Contract documents for the proposed elevator are drafted and will be provided to Mr. Rovinsky from the County to review/approve within the next couple of weeks. 3272-23-20 St. Ubaldo Society- Chapel Renovation Project – HVAC Improvements • HVAC portion of the project is completed and a final inspection was held on September 26, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. Once contractor is paid in full, they will provide the Unconditional Waiver for Final Payment and Release. • Contract documents have been prepared for the proposed exterior building improvements and were provided to the Borough, Borough Solicitor and the point of contact, Councilman Camoni, on October 21, 2024 for review. • We intend to formally bid the project over the winter months and will select a contractor to complete the work as soon as possible in the Spring of 2025. 3272-23-29 Winton-Winthrop Stormwater and Road Reconstruction Project • Project is constructed and we are working with the contractor to address remaining punch list items (concrete driveway repair and cracked foundation). Contractor stated the repairs to the concrete driveway are to be completed the week of October 21, 2024. • Meeting on site to discuss the cracked foundation at 1375 Winton Street was held on September 26, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. Contractor is working with the homeowner to repair the foundation. • Closeout documentation is being processed. 3272-23-34 Inlet Repair - Various Streets • As discussed during the August work session meeting, the Borough wants to proceed with bidding the project. Borough will need to vote to advertise. • Survey work has been completed. Contract documents are being prepared currently. We plan to bid the project over the winter months with the intention of the contractor completing the work in the Spring of 2025. 3272-23-42 Mary Jo Drive Sewer Line Replacement Project • COVID-19 grant funding in the amount of $213,000.00 was received. • Bids were received and the Borough voted to award the project Pioneer Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $374,300.00. • Pre-construction meeting was held on October 3rd. Contractor is working on supplying submittals for review. Once all submittals are approved and materials are delivered, the Notice to Proceed will be issued. • Contract documentation was provided to Ms. Sandi Opshinsky, Grants Writer, for use in assisting the Borough with grant reimbursement and closeout. Page 3 of 4 Peters Consultants, Inc. Jessup Borough Project Update October 22, 2024 2024 3272-24-11 Sanitary Sewer Repair of Church St. between Grassy Island Ave and Upper Front St. • InfraHorse conducted an additional CCTV investigation of the sewer line, at no cost to the Borough. It was determined there are three manholes that need to be replaced (MH 3, 4 and 5), one new manhole that needs to be installed, and three sections of terra cotta pipe that need to be sliplined. A full replacement of the sanitary sewer line is not necessary. • A letter was sent to the Borough on October 10, 2024 outlining the current plan to repair the line. • An updated proposed scope of work including costs associated was provided to the Borough on October 22, 2024. • The Borough voted to advertise for bids for this project and we will prepare contract documents and formally bid the project over the winter months to select a contractor to start work as soon as possible in the spring. 3272-24-14 2024 CDBG Projects • County is holding the required public hearings and is working to allot CDBG funding to the Borough for the four projects as previously discussed. 3272-24-15 Stormwater Replacement - Hill Street East to the Lackawanna River • We are surveying the area and will obtain the required permitting, if any. • UGI and PA American Water were contacted and asked to provide any plans of the existing locations of their utilities. 3272-24-18 Thomas Street and Palmer Drive - Milling and Paving • Project is on hold as voting to advertise the project was tabled at the October Council meeting. We understand the Borough wants to discuss adding additional roads to the project and bidding it in the spring. 3272-24-19 Constitution Ave and Lane Street - Stormwater Project • New project. Discussed with the stormwater committee as a priority project. • Survey work is completed. • Borough will need to vote to advertise for bids. 3272-24-20 Emergency HOP - Sewer Line Repair at 940 Constitution Ave • Ross Jacobeno Excavating completed the repair work on October 11, 2024. • PennDOT form was sent to Mr. Jacobeno to complete so we can submit the emergency PennDOT HOP application within the required 15 days. Consultation on-going with Borough Manager, Borough Solicitor and Borough Council Members on items listed above and other additional on-going projects. Representation at meetings including the Work Session, Council, Stormwater Committee and the Planning Commission meetings. Page 4 of 4  RESOLUTION #____ RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,985.00, ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP. WHEREAS, the County of Lackawanna, in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 179, has elected to submit an application for FFY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Program funds in the amount of $98,985.00, on behalf of the Borough of Jessup; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup desires to participate in the CDBG Program for FFY 2024 in accordance with said Act 179; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup has examined the community development needs of the community, and especially the needs of the lower income residents of the community; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup has established a Community Development Program and Budget for FFY 2024 in compliance with the allocation and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Jessup that the following Community Development Program and Budget be communicated to the Board of Commissioners of Lackawanna County for inclusion in the County's CDBG Program application for FFY 2024 on behalf of the Borough of Jessup. Activity Location Cost First Time Home Buyer Jessup-Borough Wide $81,168.00 Administration Lackawanna County $17,817.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough of Jessup and its elected and appointed officials have and will continue to cooperate with the County in obtaining all necessary information to be included in said application. CERTIFICATION The foregoing is a true and certain copy of a resolution passed by the Borough Council of the Borough of Jessup at the regular meeting held on the day of _________, 2024. (seal) Borough Council President Borough Manager  ORDINANCE NO. ______ AN ORDINANCE OF JESSUP BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO AMEND ITS NON-UNIFORM PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES. IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY JESSUP BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Jessup Borough (the Borough), having established a non-uniform pension plan administered by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (the System), hereby elects to amend its Non-Uniform Pension Plan administered by the System in accordance with Article IV of the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law, 53 P.S. §881.101 et seq. (Retirement Law), and does hereby agree to be bound by all the requirements and provisions of the Retirement Law and the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, 53 P.S. §895.101 et seq., and to assume all obligations, financial and otherwise, placed upon member municipalities. SECTION II. As part of this Ordinance, the Borough agrees that the System shall administer and provide the benefits set forth in the amended Non-Uniform Pension Plan Document entered into between the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Board and the Borough effective as of the date specified in the adoption agreement (the Contract). SECTION III. The Borough acknowledges that by passage and adoption of this Ordinance, the Borough officially accepts the Contract and the financial obligations resulting from the administration of the Contract. SECTION IV. Payment for any obligation established by the adoption of this Ordinance and the Contract shall be made by the Borough in accordance with the Retirement Law and the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The Borough hereby assumes all liability for any unfundedness created due to the benefit structure set forth in the Contract. SECTION V. The Borough intends this Ordinance to be the complete authorization of the Contract, as amended and it shall become effective as of the date specified in the adoption agreement, which is the effective date of the Contract, as amended. SECTION VI. A duly certified copy of this Ordinance and an executed Contract shall be filed with the System. ORDAINED this ____________ day of ____________, 20__. TALLY OF VOTES – YEAS ______ NAYS ______ ATTEST: Reviewed by PMRS Legal Counsel __________  PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM CASH BALANCE PLAN Adoption Agreement Amendment The undersigned, Jessup Borough, Pennsylvania ("Municipality" with a PERC Number 35-060-3 N), pursuant to Article XVI of the Base Plan Document, is amending its Adoption Agreement having the effective date and the expiration date as shown below. The Municipality makes the following elections granted under the provisions of the Base Plan Document: PLAN AMENDMENT Amendment Effective Date: October 1, 2021 Adoption Agreement Effective Date: September 1, 2020 Application: General Amendment Expiration Date: N/A General Description: Establishes the Required Municipal Contribution Rate for Members who were active members as of October 1, 2021 Affected Members: All Eligible Members who were active members as of October 1, 2021 AMENDED ADOPTION AGREEMENT SECTIONS The Sections of the Adoption Agreement below are applicable to this Amendment and will be effective for the Affected Members between Amendment Effective Date and the Amendment Expiration Date. All other sections of the applicable Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement 001 remain the same during the period between the Amendment Effective Date and the Amendment Expiration Date. 3.01 CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT. 4.03 Required Municipal Contribution (Select One) [ -- ] Not Required [X] Required in an amount equal to: (Select One) [ X ] Seven Percent (7.00%) of each Member’s Compensation [ -- ] ___________________ per each Hour of Service credited to the Member per Cash Balance Contribution Credit Period [ -- ] Per Weekly Period [ -- ] Per Bi-Weekly Period [ -- ] Per Semi-Monthly Period [ -- ] Per Calendar Monthly Period [ -- ] Per Calendar Year Period [ -- ] Per Other Period (Please Specify): _______________________________ Page 1 of 3 5.06 CASH BALANCE ACCRUED BENEFIT CALCULATION RULES. Cash Balance Contribution Credit Amount (Select All That Apply) Accrued Benefit must be no less than one half of one percent (0.5%) of Compensation for each year of Credited Service. Additionally, the incremental accrual in any Plan year shall not exceed 133 1/3% of the accrual for any prior Plan year. [X] Seven percent (7.00%) of the Compensation earned by the Member during each Cash Balance Contribution Credit Period [ -- ] __________________________ per each Cash Balance Contribution Credit Period [ -- ] _______________ per each Hour of Service credited to the Member per Cash Balance Contribution Credit Period [X] Member Optional After-Tax Contributions Page 2 of 3  The Municipality hereby agrees to the provisions of this Adoption Agreement Amendment, and in witness of its agreement, the Municipality by its duly authorized officers has executed this Adoption Agreement Amendment, on the date specified below. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seal the day, month and year above written. ATTEST: JESSUP BOROUGH BY __________________________________________ BY _______________________________________ Head of Governing Authority DATE: _______________________________________ ATTEST PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT BOARD BY: __________________________________________ BY _______________________________________ Secretary Board Chair DATE: _______________________________________ Approved as to form and legality: BY: __________________________________________ BY 49-FA-1.0 Chief Counsel, PMRS Office of General Counsel BY: 49-FA-1.0 Office of Attorney General This Plan is an important legal document. Failure to properly fill out this Adoption Agreement Amendment may result in disqualification of this Plan. PMRS will inform you of any amendments made to the Base Plan Document. The address of PMRS is 1721 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102. You may rely on an opinion letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service as evidence that this Plan is qualified under Code Section 401 only to the extent provided in Revenue Procedure 2015-36. You may not rely on the opinion letter in certain other circumstances or with respect to certain qualification requirements, which are specified in the opinion letter issued with respect to the Plan and in Revenue Procedure 2015-36. In order to have reliance in such cases, an individual application for a determination letter must be made to Employee Plans Determinations of the Internal Revenue Service. Page 3 of 3