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Regular Meeting

Jessup, PA · October 1, 2025

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JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 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 5 Absent 2 Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Roberta Galati Jerry Crinella Joe Mellado - absent Jeffrey Castellani – absent Consent Agenda: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 3, 2025, and September 15, 2025, Special Meeting Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the September Payroll in the amount of $59,435.05 Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $84,908.64 A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Gregg Betti seconded by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (5-0) Reports: Planning Commission Chairperson Brittani Barscheski gave an update on the Jessup Steel Land Development Plan and the Helcoski Subdivision. Controller, Ben Cardoni gave an overview of the financial report for the month. Tax Collector Genevieve Lupini reported she collected $3,012.40 for the month of September and there is $60,089.61 outstanding. Zoning Officer, Anthony Mengoni gave updates on 534 Second Ave and 142 Buttonwood. Both property owners were found guilty by the Magistrate and warrants were issues for their arrests. Chief Derek Fozard gave an overview of what has been happening in the police department this past month. He expects 2 new vehicles to be delivered in October. Borough Manager Coleen Watt reminded everyone of the upcoming vaccine clinic on October 9th, trunk or treat on 10/19, the final Movies Under the Stars on 10/11, electronics recycling every Friday afternoon and leaf collection is to begin on Friday, October 3 rd until further notice. Councilman Gregg Betti reported on the recent meeting to plan the 150 th celebration for Jessup Borough. The committee meets the 4th Monday of each month at the American Legion and all are welcome to attend. Councilman Tom Fiorelli thanked all involved with the recent Block Party. Councilman Jerry Crinella announced there was a recent meeting with the Wright Center that organized by Citizens for a Healthy Jessup. The Wright Center is interested in touring the bank building and will do so on November 11, 2025. Councilman Curt Camoni congratulated the Jessup 21 st Century, the Lonza Club and the Jessup Police Department for an outstanding job with the 1 st ever Block Party. The businesses were packed. He would like to add an agenda item to have the state look at our volunteer fire companies and evaluate them. New Business: Public comment was opened to discuss all items that contained blanks. There were no comments. A. A motion to disburse the Volunteer Fire Relief allocation in the amount of $39,264.57. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) B. A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 5 of 2025 amending Ordinance No. 5-2011, the Rental Registration Ordinance to exclude dwelling units where an immediate relative resides. Motion was made by Jerry Crinela seconded by Gregg Betti. Curt Camoni voted no. Aye carried (4-1) C. A motion to reinvest the $138,000.00 matured US Treasury Bill proceeds into a one (1) year Treasury security investment to continue the ladder investment at People’s Security Bank. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella seconded by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (5-0) D. A motion to accept the resignation of crossing guard Mariah Lamond effective September 19, 2025. Motion was made by Gregg Betti seconded by Jerry Crinella. Council thanked Mariah for her years of service. Aye carried. (5-0) E. A motion to advertise to hire crossing guards. Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) F. A motion to adopt Resolution No. 18 of 2025 authorizing the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners to submit an application for Community Development Block Grant funds on behalf of Jessup Borough in the amount of $98,452.00. Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) G. A motion to enter into a 48 month contract with Dynegy at the rate of $.07944 per KWH for electricity. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) H. A motion to adopt Resolution No.19 of 2025 ratifying the filing of an application with the Monroe County LSA Grant Program in the amount of $160,613.00 for a Community Vision Plan. Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried (5-0) I. A motion that Borough Council authorizes that Jessup Borough hold a public hearing, in accordance with Section 608 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), on November 5, 2025, to obtain public comment on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) J. A motion that Borough Council, at least 30 days prior to the public hearing, submit the potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to the a) Jessup Planning Commission for review in accordance with Section 609(c) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) and b) to the Lackawanna County Planning Commission for review in accordance with Section 609(e) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (5-0) K. A motion that Borough Council authorizes the posting of the scheduled public hearing on November 5, 2025, in accordance with Section 609(b)(1) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) and the mailing of public hearing notices in accordance with Section 609(b)(2) of the MPC. Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) L. A motion to authorize, in accordance with Section 610 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), the Borough Manager to advertise in the Scranton Times-Tribune and at the Lackawanna County Law Library the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, and consideration of enactment of said amendments at a public meeting. Motion was made by Curt Camoni seconded by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (5-0) M. A motion to authorize, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), the Borough Manager to advertise in the Scranton Times- Tribune, during two successive weeks, a public hearing to be held on November 5, 2025. Motion was made by Gregg Betti seconded by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (5-0) ADJOURN: A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli seconded by Gregg Betti to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary

Agenda

Jessup Borough Council October 1, 2025, 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. ANNOUNCEMENT Executive Session(s) Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Joe Mellado Jeffrey Castellani Roberta Galati Jerry Crinella 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 3, 2025, and September 15, 2025, Special Meeting Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the August Payroll in the amount of $59,435.05 Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $84,908.64 4. ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 5. OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. 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 – Brittani Barscheski 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 Derek Fozard DPW; Foreman Joseph Cirba Engineer; Peters Consultants, Inc Solicitor: Maura Armezzani Tunis Borough Manager: Coleen Watt Council Members Comments 7. COMMUNICATIONS: 8. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. NEW BUSINESS / MOTIONS A. A motion to disburse the Volunteer Fire Relief allocation in the amount of $39,264.57 B. A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 5 of 2025 amending Ordinance No. 5-2011, the Rental Registration Ordinance to exclude dwelling units where an immediate relative resides. C. A motion to reinvest the $138,000.00 matured US Treasury Bill proceeds into a one (1) year Treasury security investment to continue the ladder investment at People’s Security Bank D. A motion to accept the resignation of crossing guard Mariah Lamond effective September 19, 2025. E. A motion to advertise to hire crossing guards. F. A motion to adopt Resolution No. 18 of 2025 authorizing the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners to submit an application for Community Development Block Grant funds on behalf of Jessup Borough in the amount of $98,452.00 G. A motion to enter into a ___ month contract with Dynegy at the rate of $_____ per KWH for electricity. H. A motion to adopt Resolution No.19 of 2025 ratifying the filing of an application with the Monroe County LSA Grant Program in the amount of $160,613.00 for a Community Vision Plan. I. A motion that Borough Council authorizes that Jessup Borough hold a public hearing, in accordance with Section 608 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), on _______________, 2025 to obtain public comment on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. J. A motion that Borough Council, at least 30 days prior to the public hearing, submit the potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to the a) Jessup Planning Commission for review in accordance with Section 609(c) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) and b) to the Lackawanna County Planning Commission for review in accordance with Section 609(e) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). K. A motion that Borough Council authorizes the posting of the scheduled public hearing on ______________, 2025 in accordance with Section 609(b)(1) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) and the mailing of public hearing notices in accordance with Section 609(b)(2) of the MPC. L. A motion to authorize, in accordance with Section 610 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), the Borough Manager to advertise in the Scranton Times-Tribune and at the Lackawanna County Law Library the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, and consideration of enactment of said amendments at a public meeting. M. A motion to authorize, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), the Borough Manager to advertise in the Scranton Times-Tribune, during two successive weeks, a public hearing to be held on _____________, 2025. ADJOURN JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 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 Vice-President, Gerald Crinella Roll Call: Present 4 Absent 3 Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Roberta Galati - absent Jerry Crinella Joe Mellado - absent Jeffrey Castellani – absent Council heard presentations from engineering firms Consent Agenda: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 6, 2025, and August 19, 2025, Special Meeting Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the August Payroll in the amount of $83,807.98 Approve the monthly payments from the capital improvements fund: $593.25 Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $72,674.94 A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Tom Fiorelli to approve the consent agenda. Aye carried. (4-0) Reports: Mayor Buckshon reported on the Inaugural First National Night Out, he thanked Coleen, Jennifer, Jessup 21st Century and the Ambulance and Hose Companies. Jessup 21 st Century will be hosting a Block Party on September 20 th. There will also be a Lonza Tasting Contest, a gun raffle and our last Movies Under the Stars. Zoning Hearing Board Chairman: Jeff Smith announced there has been some movement regarding Kearney Steel. Attorney Hanyon has been in conversation with their attorney. Controller Benjamin Cardoni read the August financial report. Tax Collector Genevieve Lupini reported she collected $2,171.17 for the month of August. There is $63,102.01 outstanding for the year. JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM Zoning Officer Anthony Mengoni reported that he still had not heard back from the Magistrate regarding hearing dates. Police Chief Derek Fozard reported the department hosted a training session at the 911 Center last week and there were 29 attendees. The abandoned vehicle clean up is complete. The department started with 23 vehicles and there are 2 remaining. In reviewing calls from last year at this time there has been an increase of 1,626. Engineer: Peters Consultants, Inc. Megan Barone gave an overview of the existing projects going on through the Borough. Hill Street Sidewalks, Sarah Bratty Park, JYSA, Jessup Avenue Paving Project and Morgan/Flynn Street Sewer Awere among the topics. Solicitor Maura Armezzani Tunis reported easement letters have been sent out and she will be holding a meeting with residents on September 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Borough Building. Jessup Borough received a land development plan from Breaker Street Associates back in June. That plan was ultimately rejected because it lacked zoning compliance. The property owners have appealed that decision to the zoning hearing board and the hearing is scheduled for September 18th. These plans were not reviewed by Jessup Borough Planning Commission because they lacked zoning compliance. Lackawanna County is still reviewing the plans, so the Borough did receive 2 letters from them regarding comments for this project. Again, Jessup Borough did not accept or review the plans. A lot consolidation plan was received by Lackawanna County. Jessup Borough has no record of a lot consolidation submission. There is no recommendation coming from Jessup Borough Planning Commission. Borough Manager Coleen Watt reported that there will be a vaccine clinic September 11 th from 3-5 in the Borough Bldg and another one October 9th. The last Movies Under the Stars will be held on September 20th. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat will take place at Hose Company #2 on Hill Street on October 19th from 3 until 5. The online auction to dispose of surplus property is complete. The Borough collected $5,328.00. Communications: A letter from Lackawanna County Planning Commission regarding the revised Breaker Street lot consolidation and a second letter from Lackawanna County Planning Commission regarding the revised Breaker Street land development. Public Comment: Helen Gillott complained about her neighborhood. Overgrown shrubs, tarps on the roof, overgrown grass, garbage cans left out for weeks and abandoned swimming pools. She called in May about her flagpole. She wanted the Borough to send the bucket truck to re- string the flagpole, and she was told no. Genevieve Lupini is looking forward to the 150th Anniversary of Jessup Borough next year. She asked about securing a grant so the Borough could build their own show mobile. Any other cable companies coming to the Borough. JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM Jeff Smith discussed motions A and J. He doesn’t feel motion J fully reflects what was discussed at the meeting. He also noted the reason he has a rental is Jessup is because he and his wife wanted his wife’s aunt who is 87 years old and has no children to live close to them. New Business: A. Motion to advertise to amend the rental registration ordinance to address when the immediate family of a property owner lives in a second residence but does not pay rent. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) B. Motion to apply for the America 250 grants from Lackawanna County. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (4-0) C. Motion to apply for the America 250 Grant through DCED. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) D. Motion to apply for the Main Street Matters grant for the Community Vision Plan. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) E. Motion to apply for the Statewide LSA grant for the Hill Street Sidewalk Project. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) F. Motion to apply for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (4-0) G. Motion to apply for the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Grant on behalf of the Jessup 21 st Century. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) H. Motion to use liquid fuels money to replace the existing light fixtures with LED on the Casey Highway and at the on and off ramps. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) J. Motion to sell the bank building at public auction utilizing the services of ____. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti to table motion J. Aye carried. (4-0) K. Motion to contract with Alloy5 to continue the feasibility study for the Borough. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) L. Motion to update the computers for the police department, tax collector and clerical. Cost $8,502.90. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) M. Motion to approve the MMO for the police pension in the amount of $76,137.00 and DPW, Clerical and Administration ($23,504.00). A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) N. Motion to send the Borough Manager to the Lackawanna County Association of Borough’s meeting September 18, 2025. Cost $20.00. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (4-0) O. Motion to advertise an Ordinance addressing the permitting and use for charging Electric Vehicles. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) P. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 18 of 2025 CDL Drug and Alcohol Policy. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) Q. Motion to appoint Arlene Caines as an alternate to the Civil Service Commission. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) R. Motion to appoint Ronald Moticki as an alternate to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM S. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 19 of 2025 regarding the Electronics Recycling Program. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) T. Motion to advertise separate requests for proposals for garbage and recycling collection throughout the Borough. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-0) U. Motion to award the paving bid for Jessup Ave. to Stafursky Paving in the amount of $49,078.15. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Aye carried. (4-0) V. Motion to ratify police vehicle purchase from Kinley Automotive Group in the amount of $67,898.86. Aye carried. (4-0) Adjourn: A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Gregg Betti to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2025, AT 6:30 PM A special meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:30 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 6:30 p.m. by Council President, Roberta Galati Roll Call: Present 7 Absent 0 Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli – Attended virtually Curt Camoni Roberta Galati Jerry Crinella-absent Joe Mellado Jeffrey Castellani Council held an executive session on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. regarding personnel. Public Comment: Jeff Smith commented he wasn’t sure how we got here. He thought this topic was going to be discussed at next month’s meeting and he feels this is being done quickly with no zoom option or recording for transparency. He mentioned there is supposed to be a meeting with the Wright Center to discuss the bank building. New Business: A. Motion to solicit bids for borough owned property at 210 Church Street, Jessup. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti. Curt Camoni, Gregg Betti and Jeffrey Castellani voted aye. Jerry Crinella, Tom Fiorelli, Joe Mellado and Roberta Galati vote nay. Motion died. (3-4) B. Motion to obtain an appraisal for borough owned property at 210 Church Street, Jessup. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jeff Castellani. Gregg Betti and Curt enCamoni vote nay. Aye carried. (5-2) Adjourn: There being no further business a motion was made by Joe Mellado second by Jerry Crinella to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary October 1, 2025 GENERAL FUND - September 2025 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE: August 31, 2025 $ 2,448.09 RECEIPTS: September 2025 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank $ - SUB-TOTAL $ 2,448.09 Transferred from Savings to Checking $ - BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: September 30, 2025 $ 2,448.09 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: August 31, 2025 $ 695,832.34 DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: September 2025 Berkheimer LST - September 2025 $ 161.79 Berkheimer EIT - September 2025 $ 15,289.63 State Aid Fire Relief Fund $ 39,264.57 Commonwealth of PA Alcoholic Beverage Licenses $ 1,450.00 2025 Municipal Pension Payment-Act 205 $ 92,607.63 Building Permits $ 2,806.78 Electrical Permits $ 65.00 Plumbing Permits $ 4,620.00 Mechanical Permit $ 5,930.00 Fire Permits $ 12,918.83 Plan Review Fees $ 2,088.60 Zoning Fees $ 670.00 Jessup Borough 2025 Real Estate Tax $ 2,172.17 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 787.42 Delinquent Tax Claim Bureau $ 157.08 Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 2,953.18 Police Fines - Magistrate & County $ 342.44 Police Report Copies $ 30.00 Solicitation/Peddlers Permit $ 175.00 Rental Registration Fee $ 8,550.00 Reimbursement for Planning Commission fees $ 422.50 Crossing Guard Wage Reimbursement $ 7,777.00 Sale of tires on Municibids $ 37.00 Electronic Recycling Fee $ 15.00 Donation to Borough - Community Events $ 850.00 Donation to Borough - National Night Out $ 223.00 Donation to Borough - Trunk or Treat $ 850.00 Donation to Borough - Tree Lighting Ceremony $ 250.00 Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 1,913.74 Total Checking Account Receipts $ 205,378.36 SUB-TOTAL $ 901,210.70 Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 379,962.63 GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: September 30, 2025 $ 521,248.07 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: September 2025 AFLAC $ 62.58 All Phase Scranton $ 0.74 Alloy5 Architecture $ 3,400.00 Animal Arrest $ 135.00 AutoZone $ 93.66 Bell Mountain Land Development Corp $ 54.36 Blakely Borough $ 1,937.66 Charles Schwab $ 96,847.06 Comcast $ 1,364.81 DeLage Landen-Financial Services $ 189.33 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 481.62 Donald G. Karpowich $ 1,035.00 Encova Insurance $ 22,994.00 English Hardware $ 37.45 Foster & Foster, Inc. $ 4,850.00 Freddy Battaglia Sporting Goods, Inc. $ 929.00 Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 10,993.67 Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 1,716.40 George Yurkanin $ 1,462.00 Gerrity's Ace - Peckville $ 65.66 Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 384.82 Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 66.50 Guardian - Life $ 175.00 Guardian - Vision employer paid portion $ 94.12 Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 11.96 Holiday Outdoor Décor $ 11,662.96 Iron Nebula $ 6,844.25 IWDA Engineering $ 247.30 Jeffrey or Jessica Cirba $ 2,850.00 Jennifer Filipski $ 20.71 Jessup Fire Relief Association $ 39,264.57 Joseph Cirba $ 40.16 Kost Tire & Auto Service $ 2,916.48 L.R.B.S.A. $ 408.72 Lackawanna County Association of Boroughs $ 20.00 Marshall Machinery, Inc. $ 74.90 Motorola Solutions, Inc. $ 8,914.00 NaturLawn $ 143.00 NEIC $ 1,604.94 Nicole Pisarski $ 450.00 NJS Systems & Controls $ 42.24 PAWC $ 3,006.22 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: September 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System $ 10,142.00 Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. $ 136.26 Peters Consultants, Inc. $ 19,988.00 PPL Electric Utilities $ 2,503.26 R&J Main Street Car Wash, Inc. $ 44.00 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc $ 1,640.00 Rossi Rooter, LLC $ 2,775.00 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 3,879.80 Sarah MacDougall $ 1,156.00 Scranton Times $ 966.46 Selective Insurance Company $ 5,987.00 Starr Uniform $ 3,620.96 State Workmen's Insurance Fund $ 1,628.00 Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. $ 325.00 Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 747.00 Thomas J. O'Hora Company, Inc. $ 250.00 Timothy Long $ 2,618.00 TOPP Business Solutions $ 39.12 UGI $ 57.44 Urban Electrical Contractors $ 5,549.25 Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 370.00 Verizon $ 173.88 Verizon Wireless $ 474.28 YCG, Inc. $ 268.00 Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 3,658.69 Employee Payroll $ 59,435.05 We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 410.50 Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 23,226.83 TOTAL $ 379,962.63 Bills Received in September 2025 - General Fund Aaron Bertholf Police training $ 750.00 All Phase Scranton DPW supplies $ 196.50 AutoZone DPW & Police supplies $ 13.32 Blakely Borough Fuel for Borough vehicles $ 1,810.13 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Cleaning & sanitation services & supplies $ 463.55 Donald G. Karpowwich, Attorney at Law Monthly bill for legal services $ 1,935.00 Econo Signs Signs for park $ 453.27 English's Pro Hardware & Appliances DPW supplies $ 13.77 Envioronmental Planning & Design Zoning ordinance amendments $ 16,744.08 Grand Rental Station Rental of equipment for National Night Out $ 267.94 Iron Nebula IT services & computers for Administrative $ 12,411.25 Assistant, Tax Collector & Police Department IWDA Engineering Pave cut inspection services $ 146.80 J&F Collision Reimbursement for damages to vehicle $ 857.90 Kost Tire & Auto Service Center Service to Borough vehicles $ 667.56 Masters Concrete Products, Inc. DPW supplies $ 2,800.00 NEIC Billing for building and zoning services $ 4,808.09 Nicole Pisarski Court reporting services for ZHB hearings $ 300.00 Northeast Hydraulics Repairs to DPW vehicle $ 59.74 Northeast Signal & Electric Company, Inc. Traffic light service $ 323.60 PA State Association of Boroughs Pre-Employment testing $ 54.78 Pena-Plas DPW supplies $ 24.74 Peters Consultants, Inc. Engineering services $ 11,921.75 R&J Main Street Car Wash, Inc. Washing services for police vehicles $ 66.00 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Services for Block Party & to Memorial Field, $ 1,276.23 Station Park, Pioneer Field & Sara Bratty Park Rossi Rooter Services throughout the Borough $ 15,625.00 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt Monthly bill for legal services $ 3,867.62 Scranton Craftsmen DPW supplies $ 1,355.00 Scranton Times General advertising costs $ 4,005.72 Starr Uniform Police uniforms $ 1,090.30 Valley Carpet & Janitorial Services Monthly bill for cleaning services $ 370.00 YCG, Inc. Calibration services $ 229.00 Total $ 84,908.64 Accounts Summary October 1, 2025 Account Balance Fund as of 08/31/2025 General Fund - Checking $ 521,248.07 General Fund - Savings $ 2,448.09 Money Market Account $ 102,306.18 CD Portfolio $ 558,242.80 Treasury Bill Portfolio $ 555,917.27 Capital Improvements Account $ 79,846.71 Refuse Account $ 355,428.87 Motor License Account $ 90,193.43 Total: $ 2,265,631.42 October 1, 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BALANCE: August 31, 2025 $ 119,432.50 RECEIPTS: September 2025 Transfer from Money Market $ 100,000.00 Reimbursement for Olyphant Borough $ 12,200.14 (Constitution Avenue project) Peoples Security (Interest) $ 756.35 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 112,956.49 SUB-TOTAL $ 232,388.99 Total Expenses September 2025 $ 152,542.28 Balance September 30, 2025 $ 79,846.71 EXPENSES September 2025 Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc. $ 593.25 For Morgan Street project Kobalt Construction, Inc. $ 37,910.03 For JYSA project Maiocco Excavating Inc. $ 114,039.00 For Olga Street project Total Expenses $ 152,542.28 MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT BALANCE: August 31, 2025 $ 201,350.60 RECEIPTS: September 2025 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 955.58 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 955.58 SUB-TOTAL $ 202,306.18 Total Expenses September 2025 $ 100,000.00 Balance September 30, 2025 $ 102,306.18 EXPENSES September 2025 Transfer to Capital Improvements $ 100,000.00 Total Expenses $ 100,000.00 MOTOR LICENSE FUND BALANCE: August 31, 2025 $ 109,185.89 RECEIPTS: September 2025 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 302.21 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 302.21 SUB-TOTAL $ 109,488.10 Total Expenses September 2025 $ 19,294.67 Balance September 30, 2025 $ 90,193.43 EXPENSES September 2025 American Rock Salt Co. $ 10,343.75 PP&L $ 8,950.92 Total Expenses $ 19,294.67 REFUSE ACCOUNT BALANCE: August 31, 2025 $ 430,477.26 RECEIPTS: September 2025 Delinquent Refuse Fees Collected $ 86.57 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 1,393.70 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 1,141.34 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 2,621.61 SUB-TOTAL $ 433,098.87 Total Expenses September 2025 $ 77,670.00 Balance September 30, 2025 $ 355,428.87 EXPENSES September 2025 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00 Total Expenses $ 77,670.00 October 1, 2025 9 Month CD ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 250,000.00 CURRENT BALANCE $ 281,357.42 Maturity Date: 11/4/2025 Interest Rate: 3.70% *Rolled over 02/04/2023, 08/04/2023, 02/04/2024, 02/04/2025 12 Month CD ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 258,137.21 CURRENT BALANCE $ 282,021.12 Maturity Date: 5/11/2026 Interest Rate: 3.60% *Rolled over 05/11/2024, 05/11/2025 October 1, 2025 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,984.04 VALUE AS OF 09/29/2025 $ 138,000.00 Maturity Date: 9/30/2025 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,019.58 VALUE AS OF 09/29/2025 $ 137,740.66 Maturity Date: 12/31/2025 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 130,556.36 VALUE AS OF 09/29/2025 $ 136,869.13 Maturity Date: 3/31/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 124,648.36 VALUE AS OF 09/29/2025 $ 141,965.28 Maturity Date: 6/30/2026 Insured Cash Account ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 1,664.90 CURRENT BALANCE $ 1,342.20 *Please note that values fluctuate on a daily basis and the interest on the bills is not fully recognized until the bills have reached their maturity dates.

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